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SWAN Day celebration set for March 25 MARTINEZ, Calif. – SWAN (Support Women Artists Now) Day is an international holiday celebrating the creative power of women all over the world. The 10th annual SWAN DAY celebration in Martinez is being held on Saturday, March 25. Over 50 artists from around the Bay Area are expected to showcase their art at this event. The Martinez Arts Association (MAA) has brought this international holiday close to home in downtown Martinez for the past nine years. With the support of the City of Martinez and local artists, the MAA has promoted celebrating all forms of art including visual and performing arts. This event is free and all artists and lovers of the arts are invited to join in the celebration of this collaboration of artists. Every year there is a great line-up of local live music. This year’s schedule will be announced soon. This celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Old Train Depot and the parking lot at the end of Ferry Street. The event goes on rain or shine. For more information or to participate in this free event please visit www.martinezarts.org.

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Main Street Martinez in bloom, as captured recently by Martinez resident Warren Rose.

Work of award winning artist Mimi Worth to be featured at Main Street Arts MARTINEZ, Calif. – The Main Street Arts Gallery needs a “No Touching Allowed” sign to go with award winning artist Mimi Wirth’s upcoming exhibit. The artist has mastered the “Old Masters,” makes her own paint and depicts textures so realistically, they almost become a tactile experience. “Realism to Abstraction” opens March 11 with a reception at Main Street Arts, 613 Main St., Martinez. After more than 30 years of success working in and teachu

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“It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.” – Charles Dickens in “Great Expectations”

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“Why Can’t We Get Together,” a work of Mimi Wirth featuring realistic textures of pink satin, burgundy velvet, white polyester and almond taffeta. Wirth’s work will be on display at Main Street Arts, 613 Main St., Martinez, from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, March 11.

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MARTINEZ, Calif. – The Martinez Community Foundation (MCF) is currently accepting grant applications for its spring 2017 grant review. Nonprofit organizations with projects and programs that are located in, or which primarily serve Martinez and its residents are encouraged to submit grant applications for the spring 2017 grant review. Applications must be received by March 15, 2017. Established in 1993, MCF has provided nearly $615,000 in grants to projects and programs that benefit the community and the people who live and work in Martinez in the foundation’s areas of focus – community services, cultural and community celebrations, economic development, education and the environment. “The Foundation is committed to helping Martinez become a better community for residents and businesses, as well as for the non-profit organizations that serve the people who live here,” said Stuart M. McCullough, MCF Board president. “In that endeavor, we must carefully consider how best to distribute the funds so as to provide benefit to the greatest number of people, and to u GRANTS: Page 3

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Police Blotter By DANNY YOEONO Martinez Tribune The crime blotter is compiled from public record and is not confirmed by Martinez Police or any other party unless otherwise stated. Some accounts may be unfounded.

ence known around 3:15 p.m. A Via Cabrera Lane resident heard a neighbor banging on the adjoining wall and screaming for help at 11:43 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 24

A knife was found in the backpack of a student at Martinez Junior High School around 10 a.m. Sounds like someone has been doing some back-to-school shopping. A man in a De La Salle sweatshirt grabbed a beer and ran from the Valero on Alhambra Avenue, pushing a civilian on the way out. The greatest con job ever happened at 10:47 a.m. A loose dog chased a person around the grass field at Morello Park Elementary School at 11:23 a.m. Good boy.

A suspicious person was said to be concealing something within a Taco Bell bag within the bushes to the right of the 7-Eleven. This was at 8:39 a.m. Another suspicious person was reported at 9:43 a.m. A man was sitting at his car with all the doors open in the back parking lot of the 7 Flags Car Wash. He was said to be staring at people while also doing nothing. But it can’t be both. At 9:52 a.m., a man shot a gun in a Lotus apartment on Alhambra Avenue. A woman admitted to being drunk when her car broke down in the McDonald’s drive-thru at 11:18 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 23

Saturday, Feb. 25

A man on the fishing pier was observed wearing a black fish shirt, causing a disturbance by yelling and being visibly drunk. He made his pres-

A Brodia Court resident reported their neighbor had moved the fence over while they were gone. A bald man was observed

Wednesday, Feb. 22

on Haven Street laughing and cursing sans shoes at 2:12 p.m. A man repeatedly entered and exited the Safeway on Alhambra Avenue at 11:54 p.m. Probably just could not decide whether or not to play Safeway Monopoly.

Sunday, Feb. 26 At 3:40 a.m., a woman who had been drinking was being aggressive and trying to start fights at the scene of what was a party just hours before. At 7:16 a.m., a woman was upset that someone had defecated in the marina parking lot near her car. At 5:21 p.m., a woman reported her car slipping off the road and getting stuck while she was driving inside the St. Catherine’s cemetery. She herself was stuck as the gate to the cemetery had been closed so she could not have even walked out. I don’t know why she was trying to leave; people are dying to get in.

Monday, Feb. 27 A vehicle hit a fire hydrant on Alhambra Avenue at 7:50 a.m. Water everywhere.

At 11:15 a.m., an alleged man was agitated and running around the Ace Hardware on Pacheco Avenue. At 12:08 p.m., a man was using a computer while sitting in the back of a white van parked on Ulfinian Way. This is the hacker. A man with a mustache was squatting in the lobby of the post office on Alhambra Avenue at 5:27 p.m. He made a woman checking her P.O. Box uncomfortable.

Tuesday, Feb. 28 A shopping cart containing copper pipes and recycling was found on Center Avenue at 1:13 p.m. Can anyone tell me where they sell recycling AND copper pipes? I am tired of making two trips. A skateboarder was seen around 6 p.m. using the old Bank of America building on Main Street as a ramp and riding on the walls. He was on X-Games mode. A man was taking clothes out of the donation drop box and trying them on in the Safeway parking lot on Alhambra Avenue at 9 p.m.

Arrest Log Those appearing in the following listings have only been arrested on suspicion of the crimes indicated and are presumed innocent. Arrests listed may not necessarily have taken place in Martinez. n Patrick Prater, 49, was arrested Feb. 26 for warrants or holds only. n Andrew Lopez, 29, was arrested Feb. 26 for allegedly being intoxicated in public. n Morgan Krumm, 28, was arrested Feb. 25 for alleged possession of narcotic controlled substance. n Andrea Tiangsing, 23, was arrested Feb. 25 on charges of reckless driving on private property. n Austin Landers, 32, was arrested Feb. 25 for alleged possession of drug paraphernalia. n Eric Pearson, 46, was arrested Feb. 25 on charges of possession of narcotic controlled substance, DUI alcohol/drugs. n Nakia Kaisa, 22, was arrested Feb. 25 for alleged driving while license suspended, DUI alcohol/drugs, DUI alcohol with BAC greater than .08. n Mary Thomas, 53, was arrested Feb. 25 on warrants or holds only. n Kevin Johansen, 53, was arrested Feb. 25 for alleged possession of controlled substance, possession of controlled substance paraphernalia. n Michael Hart, 52, was arrested Feb. 24 for allegedly driving without a license. n Isaiah Desouza, 21, was arrested Feb. 24 for allegedly disu

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Congressman Mark DeSaulnier gave a congressional update to a crowd of over 600 people at Diablo Valley College on Feb. 23. In what was his last Town Hall of the recess, DeSaulnier delivered a thorough presentation regarding the work he is doing in Washington D.C. To start the meeting, DeSaulnier said the dialogue in the country today is not as civil or robust as it used to be. He implored his constituents to be engaged and look into Indivisible, an initiative for liberals to reach out to their elected officials in an effective manner. “Here in Northern California, we live on the edge, not in a bubble.” DeSaulnier pointed out that our area is a hotbed of innovation and should be the model the rest of the country builds off of. We needn’t go back to an economy that is no longer there, like coal, he said. A talking point for DeSaulnier was the fight to get things done in a republican controlled Congress. He made the case that Congress has the responsibility of looking into the president’s administration and to see those tax returns. He believes President Trump is not innocent, which is becoming clearer and clearer, he said. Despite the political fighting, one accomplishment DeSaulnier pointed to was the John Muir National Historic Site Expansion u TOWN HALL: Page 3

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Standing room only at DVC during a Town Hall hosted by Congressman Mark DeSaulnier Feb. 23, 2017.

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Artist Mimi Wirth.

ing art in Los Angeles and Arizona, the San Francisco Institute of Art graduate Mimi Wirth has settled in Martinez. “The Institute was more

focused on abstract or impressionist, and didn’t emphasize realism,” Wirth remarks. “I found a Norwegian teacher who taught the old masters and over the years, I pursued other respected teachers.” Anne Manry Kenyon, Gregg Kreutz, Milt Kobaysahi, Fredrick Grue, Howard, Terpning, David Leffel and others have influenced Wirth’s development as an artist. Simultaneously she began teaching art at San Francisco’s DeAnza High School. Wirth blended an award-winning teaching career with employ-

ment in clothing design, commercial illustration and design for Pink Panther, Popeye and Elvis Presley products, and “anything in the arts.” “I do the whole gamut,” Wirth said with a smile. The winner of numerous teaching awards, she was invited to Japan to teach etching as a California Good Will Ambassador and has taught adult and teacher classes in etching, stained glass, and watercolor techniques. Wirth gravitates to realism in portraiture. Her dignified, respectful paintings of Amer-

ican Indians grace the walls of collectors and corporations throughout the U.S., Canada and Japan. In contrast, her landscapes tend to be more impressionistic. Wirth is recognized for her versatility, imagination, and ability to create images that evoke a meaning beyond their innate nature. “I like to tell a story,” she remarks. “‘But I Just got Here,’ is an example,” she says. It is the vivid image of an antique chair with a Letterman jacket casually draped over it. “I used to make short visits to

award grants to individuals, for-profit organizations, new or start-up organizations, nor may grants be used for research, administrative or operating expenses, or for sectarian religious functions. Not-for-profit organizations must have current feder-

al tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status. Applications may be obtained by calling (925) 372-6286, writing to: Martinez Community Foundation, P.O. Box 789, Martinez, CA 94553, or by downloading from www.martinezcommunityfoundation.org.

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have a lasting effect. We are committed to leaving a legacy. We are unwavering in that effort.” The MCF Board has awarded grants to such programs and projects as the Martinez Chamber of Commerce, Boys and Girls Club of Diablo Valley,

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Contra Costa Crisis Center, Loaves and Fishes, Martinez Early Childhood Center, Martinez Library, and to various projects in the Martinez Unified School District, among many other worthy programs. The Foundation does not

my grandmother. When I was about to leave, she would say, ‘But you just got here,’” Wirth commented. “She was born in 1877. What she witnessed was amazing…. I didn’t take the time time to listen.” Another incredibly realistic simple painting of a slightly used paper lunch bag on a muted deep blue and green background was inspired by Wirth’s experience in a park near the Institute. “Every day I saw this older man sitting on a bench alone, eating a sack lunch from a used bag. It was the loneliness,” Wirth recalls. One of them may or not be in the exhibit, but look for Wirth’s remarkable paintings containing a wine glass or other glass object to find light reflected through reflected light. Mimi Wirth is a featured artist at Main Street Arts Gallery, 613 Main St., Martinez, during March and April, with an artist’s reception from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, March 11.

Act (H.R. 1289), a bill authored by DeSaulnier that will authorize the National Park Service to acquire by donation 44 acres of land in Martinez. This bill has passed in the House and is now sitting in the Senate. DeSaulnier received a standing ovation when he said, “Being an American politician is a spiritual thing. I am a public servant first and a Democrat second.” He added that members of Congress should vote in the best interest of the country. With a crowd of 600 people, this was one of the highest turnouts for a Town Hall in DeSaulnier’s time. But large groups of concerned citizens is not unique to the 11th District. Republican representatives across the country are seeing their own constituents protest against them. But at the Town Hall Thursday, DeSaulnier received thank you’s and praise.

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charging a weapon in a grossly negligent manner. n Ian Mclain, 28, was arrested Feb. 24 on petty theft charges. n Debra Shepardson, 58, was arrested Feb. 24 on DUI alcohol/drugs charges. n Brandon Opez, 30, was arrested Feb. 24 on the following charges: possession of firearm and controlled substances, receive/etc. known stolen property over $200, false personation, taking vehicle without owner’s consent, warrants or

holds only, addict in possession of firearm. n Desi Johnston, 24, was arrested Feb. 23 for use/under influence of controlled substance. n Matthew Holland, 29, was arrested Feb. 22 for alleged possession of narcotic controlled substance. n Jesslyn Velix, 33, was arrested Feb. 22 for alleged possession of narcotic controlled substance, false personation of another, unlawful use of willfully obtained personal iden-

tifying information. n David Cummings, 24, was arrested Feb. 21 for alleged vandalism with paint. n Gaelan Shields, 28, was arrested Feb. 20 on DUI alcohol/drugs charges. n Robert Jones, 58, was arrested Feb. 19 for possession of burglar’s tools and loitering, prowling or wandering upon the private property of another. n Travis Lanctoe, 40, was arrested Feb.

18 for alleged use/under influence of controlled substance. n Cesar Valle-Morales, 20, was arrested Feb. 18 for driving while under the combined influence of drugs and alcohol. n Nicholas Brown, 25, was arrested Feb. 17 for allegedly tresspassing on posted land/ refusing to leave. n Aaron Martin, 30, was arrested Feb. 16 for allegedly being intoxicated in public.

Weather, Astronomical & Tides Friday, March 3

Saturday, March 4

64º / 46º Sunny to partly cloudy

62º / 48º Periods of sun

Sunrise / Sunset 6:37 a.m. / 6:04 p.m.

Sunrise / Sunset 6:09 a.m. / 6:05 p.m.

Moonrise / Moonset 9:59 a.m. / 11:57 p.m.

Sunday, March 5

Monday, March 6

Tuesday, March 7

60º / 45º 61º / 48º 67º / 41º Mostly cloudy, a little rain Periods of clouds and sun Clouds giving way to sun Sunrise / Sunset 6:34 a.m. / 6:06 p.m.

Sunrise / Sunset 6:32 a.m. / 6:07 p.m.

Moonrise / Moonset Moonrise / Moonset Moonrise / Moonset 10:44 a.m. / 1:02 a.m. (FD) 11:33 a.m. / 2:04 a.m. (FD) 12:27 p.m. / 3:02 a.m. (FD)

Sunrise / Sunset 6:31 a.m. / 6:08 p.m. Moonrise / Moonset 1:25 p.m. / 3:54 a.m. (FD)

Wednesday, March 8

Thursday, March 9

63º / 41º Periods of rain

76º / 45º Sunshine and warmer

Sunrise / Sunset 6:30 a.m. / 6:09 p.m.

Sunrise / Sunset 6:28 a.m. / 6:10 p.m.

Moonrise / Moonset Moonrise / Moonset 2:27 p.m. / 4:41 a.m. (FD) 3:30 p.m. / 5:22 a.m. (FD)

High Tides 4:32 a.m. (5.54 ft) 5:50 p.m. (4.27 ft)

High Tides 5:21 a.m. (5.48 ft) 7:15 p.m. (4.04 ft)

High Tides 6:20 a.m. (5.38 ft) 8:36 p.m. (4.07 ft)

High Tides 7:33 a.m. (5.32 ft) 9:46 p.m. (4.33 ft)

High Tides 8:51 a.m. (5.35 ft) 10:45 p.m. (4.63 ft)

High Tides 9:59 a.m. (5.45 ft) 11:36 p.m. (4.92 ft)

High Tides 10:58 a.m. (5.54 ft)

Low Tides 11:36 a.m. (.69 ft) 11:12 p.m. (1.38 ft)

Low Tides 12:51 p.m. (.62 ft)

Low Tides 12:13 a.m. (1.80 ft) 2:11 p.m. (.49 ft)

Low Tides 1:27 a.m. (2.10 ft) 3:24 p.m. (.23 ft)

Low Tides 2:47 a.m. (2.17 ft) 4:26 p.m. (-0.03 ft)

Low Tides 3:58 a.m. (2.03 ft) 5:19 p.m. (-0.20 ft)

Low Tides 5 a.m. (1.77 ft) 6:05 p.m. (-0.26 ft)

Temperatures from AccuWeather. Astronomical information by U.S. Naval Observatory Astronomical Applications Department. Water levels measured from Martinez-Amorco Pier. (FD is Following Day; PD is Preceding Day.)

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Datebook Ongoing Housing Workshop for Seniors When: Wednesdays from 1-2 p.m. Where: Contra Costa County Aging and Adult Services, 500 Ellinwood Way, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. Details: This Information and Assistance Program may be able to help with your housing search. Register and attend if you are a resident of Contra Costa County, a senior citizen that is homeless, if you’re in the process of eviction and could be homeless soon, your rent has or will be increased to an amount you cannot afford, or if you are unable to use the Internet to locate or apply for housing. Info: (925) 229-8434 or 800510-2020 to register. Martinez Book Club

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Consider donating subscriptions of the magazines of your choice and send directly to the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, 2500 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, CA 94553. CCRMC volunteers distribute over 200 magazines each week to the 15 waiting rooms and clinics, so the need is on-going and the gift is most appreciated. For further information, please call (925) 370-5440.

When: 6 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month. Where: Martinez Library, 740 Court St., Martinez. Details: Come join us for Book Club! We meet the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. The group will select a different book for every meeting, alternating between genres. No registration or fees – just show up! Cost: Free

Saturday, March 4 Martinez Youth Baseball & Softball Parade When: 10 a.m. Saturday, March 4 Where: Begins at City Hall Plaza, 525 Henrietta St., down Alhambra Avenue, then right onto Main Street continuing to Las Juntas. Details: Teams and coaches will be introduced by local celebrity, Al Boyce. Alhambra Avenue will be closed to traffic between Jones and Main Street for approximately 25 minutes. Main Street will be closed to parking from 9 a.m. to noon, and closed to traffic 10 a.m. to noon. Following the parade, Martinez Youth Baseball and Softball league will hold team pictures and a barbecue lunch at Waterfront Park. Info: Martinez Recreation, (925) 372-3510.

Wednesday, March 8 Flower Planting for Arbor Day When: 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 8 Where: Susana Park, near

Magazines & soft-back books needed! Magazines (no older than 6 months), soft back books and good, used children’s books are needed at the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, 2500 Alhambra Ave., Martinez. The Auxiliary Volunteers deliver some 150 magazines and books each week to the 14 waiting rooms around the hospital and clinics. The magazines help make the long waits bearable. Bring magazines to the hospital lobby information desk or the Gift Shop. All personal labels are removed by the Auxiliary Volunteers before they are delivered. For more information please call the Gift Shop at (925) 370-5818, or email Rhonda.Smith@hsd.cccounty.us.

Estudillo, Henrietta and Susana streets. Details: Park and Recreation staff will provide crafts and flower planting for Arbor Day participants. The general public is invited to participate in this celebration of trees and wildlife. The City of Martinez has been recognized since 2003 as a “Tree City USA” by the National Arbor Day Foundation. This distinction demonstrates this community’s commitment to urban forestry and promoting the benefits of trees. Residents are encouraged to support the principles of Arbor Day year round; reduce, reuse and recycle all paper products. For information go to www.arborday.org. Cost: Free Info: (925) 372-3510 Arbor Day Celebration When: 10 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, March 8 Where: Susana Park Details: Stations will be set up in the park for participants to enjoy; crafts, games, planting, Arbor Day history and more. Great event for preschoolers and homeschoolers. Cost: All activities free. Info: Barbara Patchin, (925) 372-3547

Sunday, March 12 Full Moon Cemetery Tour When: 6:30 p.m. Sunday, March 12 Where: Alhambra Cemetery Details: Learn the history of the cemetery and some of the more prominent names buried there. Adults only. Cost: Free, but donations are accepted for cemetery upkeep. Info: Register by calling (925) 372-3510 or online at www.cityofmartinez.org

Monday, March 13 Spring Tea When: 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 13 Where: Martinez Library, 740 Court St., Martinez. Details: Celebrate Spring with a cup of tea and a special desert. Dress in your best dress or favorite tie, drink from good China

tea cups and enjoy a craft. Cost: $2 per person Info: Please register with Martinez Recreation at (925) 372-3510 or online at www.cityofmartinez.org

Saturday, March 18 Scan-a-thon! When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 18 When: Contra Costa County History Center, 724 Escobar St., Martinez. Details: Bring your treasured photos, negatives, documents and letters to the Scan-a-thon so the History Center can scan them for possible inclusion into their database. Scanning technicians will help guests make archival digital scans, give a copy for guests to take home, and keep a copy for public access in CCC Historical Society’s digital archive. Volunteers will also take down names, dates and places to set each photo’s context, and provide this detail along with your digital images. Over-sized documents as large as 16” x 24” and negatives up to 5” x 5” are easy to do with the large format scanner. Each registered guest will receive a 30 minute session with a trained scanning technician. Depending on the size, condition and type of document or artifact, plan for approximately 10-15 scans per 30 minute session. Additional time will be given to a guest if open time slots exist. Walk-ins will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Digital images can be saved as PDF’s, JPEG’s, or TIF files. Take home your digital images on a CCCHS 4GB USB flash drive for only $10. Tours of the archives will be made available throughout the day (subject to staff availability). Cost: $10 suggested donation at the door. Info: www.cocohistory.com

Sunday, March 19 St. Baldricks Shave-a-thon When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, March 19 Where: Main Street Plaza in downtown Martinez.

Details: Join this St. Baldrick’s event to help conquer childhood cancer. Decide to shave your head, volunteer or donate! Cost: Donations requested. Info: https://www.stbaldricks.org St. Patrick’s Day Fun When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, March 19 Where: Main Street in downtown Martinez Details: Martinez Recreation Staff St. Patrick’s Day crafts and face painting on Main Street. Whether you are coming down for the Farmers Market or the St. Baldrick’s event, bring the kids by for a little green fun. Info: (925) 372-3510

Wednesday, March 22 Daytime Cemetery Tour When: 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 22 Where: Alhambra Cemetery Details: Learn the history of the cemetery and some of the more prominent names buried there. Adults only. Cost: Free, but donations are accepted for cemetery upkeep. Info: Register by calling (925) 372-3510 or online at www.cityofmartinez.org

Saturday, March 25 Downtown Spring Cleanup Day When: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 25 Where: Downtown Martinez Details: Join in to help make downtown Martinez sparkle! A fun day to join with friends, family and co-workers. Coffee and donuts served in the morning and a BBQ lunch after the work is done. Cost: Free Info: To volunteer, call Barbara at (925) 408-1338 or bjkapsalis@aol.com

Paper Shredding Day When: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 25 Where: Alhambra High School Parking Lot (E Street and Alhambra Avenue) Details: Martinez Rotary is sponsoring this event. Papers will be shredded on the spot. No need to remove paper clips, staples, etc. Cost: $5 per legal size box Info: (925) 639-7647 SWAN Day When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 25 Where: Old Train Depot and parking lot at end of Ferry St., Martinez. Details: SWAN stands for “Support Women Artists Now.” This is the 10th annual celebration in Martinez, organized by the Martinez Arts Association. Local artists promoting all types of art, including visual and performing art. Everyone is invited. Local live music, too! Cost: Free to attend. Info: www.martinezarts.org

Saturday, April 15 Citizen of the Year Awards When: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, April 15 Where: Masonic Hall, 700 Masonic St., Martinez. Details: The Citizen of the Year Awards is a special event that recognizes people or organizations for their outstanding volunteerism and commitment to the community. Reservations required. The deadline for all nominations is Feb. 24, 2017 at 5 p.m. Cost: $55 per person or $500 for a table. Info: Chamber of Commerce, (925) 228-2345 or julie@martinezchamber. com

April 9 Dan Chan the Magic Man When: 10 a.m. Saturday, March 25 Where: Campbell Theater, 636 Ward St., Martinez. Must pre-register to attend. Seating is limited. Cost: Free Info: (925) 372-3510

2017 Cat Spay/Neuter Dates When: Sundays Jan. 29, April 9, July 9, Oct. 8 Where: Contra Costa County Animal Services, 4800 Imhoff Place, Martinez. Details: Low cost spay and neuter clinic for feral and free roaming community cats. Cats must be in hu-

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Datebook mane traps (sorry, no carriers permitted). Spay/Neuter Impact Program (SNIP) has some traps available. Reservations are required – no walk-ins accepted. Cost includes FVRCP and Rabies vaccinations, flea treatment when available, ear-tip for permanent spayed/neutered identification. Cost: $15 Info: (925) 473-5027 or www.snipcat.org

Saturday, April 22 Lights, Camera, Auction! When: 6 p.m. Saturday, April 22, 2017 Where: Pleasant Hill Senior Center, 233 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill.

Details: Come walk the red carpet at St. Catherine of Siena School’s 22nd annual auction. Food, drinks, live and silent auction, live table gaming, photo booth, dancing. John Muir Birthday/Earth Day When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 22 Where: John Muir National Historic Site, 4202 Alhambra Ave., Martinez. Details: Join the National Park Service in celebrating John Muir’s 179th Birthday and Earth Day during this annual event. The celebration, held rain or shine, features family-oriented outdoor activities, exhibits by the national parks and

conservation organizations, and live music, including a bagpipe band. Parking and admission are free. Visitors can enjoy self-guided tours of Muir’s historic Italianate Victorian home. Bring your kids, family, and friends for a refreshing outdoor experience celebrating our Earth. Last year, over 2,700 guests attended this event. Cost: Free Info: www.johnmuirassociation.org or www.nps.gov/ jomu. Bay Area Craft Beer Festival When: Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 22 Where: Waterfront Park, Martinez. Details: Over 50 local brew-

eries participating. Cost: $35 for tasting and $5 for designated drivers. Info: www.bayareacraftbeerfestival.com

June 17-18 King of the County BBQ Challenge & Music Festival When: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 17; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 18 Where: Waterfront Park, Martinez Details: Wine and beer, kids zone, arts and crafts, entertainment, and of course, barbecue! Info: To be a sponsor or for more info about the BBQ competition, call (925) 2282345.

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‘Less than appealing’: trash on the trail By NED MacKAY Special to the Tribune Spring is a great time for enjoying the trails in the East Bay Regional Parks. The hills are green, wildlife abounds, and all kinds of wildflowers are starting to appear. Unfortunately, another appearance is trash left behind by park visitors. While walking the trails myself, I’ve noticed especially lots of discarded plastic water bottles and citrus fruit peels. The plastic bottles weigh less empty than they do full. Moreover, you can squash and roll them so they take up little room, then deposit them in the green recycle bins that are found at many trailheads. People sometimes believe that orange peels will biodegrade. That’s true, but it takes a really long time. Meanwhile, the peels present an unsightly mess. Animals don’t like their taste any more than we do. And citrus detritus is not a natural part of the environment. So please pack out any litter that you generate while in the regional parks and encourage others to do the same. The plastic bags in which newspapers are delivered during the rainy season make handy, waterproof receptacles. *** Spring brings a bouquet of naturalist-led activities. There’s lots to choose from in the coming week. Here are some possibilities: Big Break Regional Shoreline in Oakley has a “Delta Discoveries” program from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. Drop in any time for handson arts and crafts activities with a natural history theme. Or you can help the staff test the Delta water from 9-10 a.m. every Saturday and Sunday. Results go into a regional database used by scientists and water managers.

“Dawn Chorus Yoga” will be offered at Big Break from 7-8 a.m. on Saturday, March 4 and again on April 1. Bring a yoga mat if you have one, and join in movement, breathing and meditation. Big Break is located on Big Break Road off Oakley’s Main Street. For information, call 888-327-2757, ext. 3050. *** Many miners and their families who lived and worked in what is now Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve are buried at Rose Hill Cemetery. Learn about their lives during a naturalist-led walk to the cemetery from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 5. Meet in the parking lot at the upper end of Somersville Road, 3½ miles south of Highway 4 in Antioch. Rain cancels the program. For information, call 888-327-2757, ext. 2750. *** Naturalist “Trail Gail” Broesder will lead one of her “Footloose Friday” hikes from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, March 3, at Briones Reservoir. This is a long one, 13 miles through woods and fields. It will take place rain or shine, though heavy rain or mud may shorten it. Meet at the Briones Overlook staging area, which is on Bear Creek Road several miles east of the intersection with San Pablo Dam Road in Orinda. Gail also plans a “canine capers” dog walk from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 5 at Briones Regional Park. You don’t need a dog to participate, but if you have a furry friend, bring water and treats for him or her. The group will cover six hilly miles, starting at the Alhambra Creek staging area off Reliez Valley Road south of Martinez. For information and directions on either of Gail’s hikes, call (510) 544-2233.

*** Little kids can learn how to care for little animals during a program from 1010:30 a.m. every Saturday at the Little Farm in Tilden Nature Area near Berkeley. And pigs will be the focus of a “talk with the animals” program from 11-11:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 5 at the Little Farm. The program features a different animal each Sunday. The Little Farm is at the north end of Tilden’s Central Park Drive, accessible via Canon Drive from Grizzly Peak Boulevard in Berkeley. For information, call (510) 544-2233. *** Stories, songs and habitat exploration are all part of a program from 10-11 a.m. Saturday, March 4, at Crab Cove Visitor Center in Alameda, led by naturalist Morgan Dill. Crab Cove is at the end of McKay Avenue off Alameda’s Central Avenue. For information, call (510) 544-3187.

Rotary Report

‘Your car is a fishing pole’ By PAUL CRAIG Special to the Tribune NOTE: Rotary Report is an update about featured speakers at Martinez Rotary Club meetings. Rotary meets once a week at Grace Episcopal Church, 130 Muir Station Road. For meeting times and other inquiries, visit www.martinezrotary.org. A fishing pole with bait will sometimes catch fish. A car with bait – you’re the fish. Bad guys are breaking into cars all over town. You don’t want yours to be one of them. Police Chief Manjit Sappal told Martinez Rotary that bad guys look at lots of cars. They typically pick the most promising one. Think PAUL CRAIG / Courtesy about running away from a lion Martinez Police Chief Manjit – you don’t need to be faster Sappal at a recent meeting than the lion; what you need is of the Martinez Rotary. to be faster than the next guy. Martinez police look in cars as they walk the streets. They see wallets, packages, purses. The worst thing to leave is keys. Hiding stuff away will help a lot. Better still is not to leave anything in the car at all. Martinez police are starting to leave warning notes when they see bait. If you find a police warning note on your car, take it seriously. Our police department is excellent. But it’s small. If one call comes in, they can and do respond to it. If three come at the same time, there’s little or nothing they can do. Better to not need to call them. Set up a block watch program. Be on the lookout for strange people. Be on the lookout for prowling cars. Be alert. *** Homelessness is a huge problem in Martinez, in Contra Costa County, and everywhere. For many homeless, the best approach is to help them get a roof over their heads. For some, however, they’re so impaired that – in the words of Chief Sappal – “a front door is beyond their capabilities.” These folk are likely to stay on the street until they collapse. The good news is that Contra Costa County is moving toward a County-wide data base of homeless people, and toward centralized contact points where the homeless can get help. Sadly, our homeless problem isn’t going away any time soon. At best, it can be managed. *** Rotarians thanked Chief Sappal for his excellent newspaper columns. They’re well-written and informative. Communication between police and citizens is good and getting better. Police are citizens and they’re our neighbors. We’ll all be better off if we recognize this and help each other.

*** Snakes are the stars of a program from 10 a.m. to noon and repeating from 1:303:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 5, at Coyote Hills Regional Park in Fremont, led by naturalist Dino Labiste. Learn all about snakes and make a snake spiral craft to take home. Coyote Hills is at the end of Patterson Ranch Road off Paseo Padre Parkway. For information, call (510) 544-3220. *** Find out more about the regional parks and their nature programs at the district website, www.ebparks.org.

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Request for formation of Martinez Marina Special District Ladies and Gentlemen; I am writing today to express my deep concerns regarding the Martinez marina lands and decisions being contemplated for its use. It is now two years since Governor Brown signed SB-1424 and we are no further along in the process of developing a master plan for this area than in all the decades proceeding.

It is due to the lack of any cohesive plan that the city is now contemplating programming into these lands yet one more passive recreational use that has no water based activity linkage. And I fear the window of opportunity to recover the monies owed the state and the ability to make good on future land use payments becomes smaller with each

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ill-advised decision. I understand the draw to our shoreline and the desire to while away the hours in quiet repose, playing with our grandchildren, or in this new case our dogs, yet the City of Martinez is not suffering for a lack of space to do either. What is lacking is the political will and strength of character to do what is right when making decisions for this land’s present and future use. As of this writing the land is being held hostage by political ambitions and election season

vagrancies. I ask decisions for our marina lands no longer rest solely with the city of Martinez, but seek the formation of a Special District to act on behalf of the marina lands and aid in the process of land use development and decision making. It is my opinion that a Special District will allow for a dedicated focus that has been sorely missing for decades. It is also my opinion that each new use contemplated for marina lands should emphasize and pay homage to the histo-

ry of our fishing community, strengthen the community’s ties to our waterways, and program into the space water focused active recreation, retail amenities, dining, and if space allows, a hotel. In my opinion, each new use should serve to reinforce the value of our coastline, and support or compliment the smattering of businesses currently located there, as a primary focus, and not just an aesthetic aside. I am not of the opinion that carving out yet another portion of these long neglected lands

to create a “pop-up” dog park, no matter how temporary, will benefit the stated goals of SB1424; on the contrary I feel the result will be the continued erosion of hope that our marina will ever be financially viable or sustainable. And as a Special District will reside outside the reach of the politically ambitious, I strongly believe forming one is the only true pathway forward to meeting SB-1424’s goals and obligations. Respectfully, Linda Meza

Superior Courts challenge Governor Brown’s proposed budget Dear Governor Brown: We, the undersigned courts, have had the opportunity to review your proposed budget for the judicial branch for Fiscal Year 2017-18. We are seriously concerned with the lack of additional funding proposed for trial court operations and our ability to provide adequate access to justice for those in need of California’s court system. While we understand the reasons stated in your proposed budget for not providing ongoing additional resources to the judicial branch, we wish to inform you and the Legislature about the impact this proposed budget will have not only on the many trial courts throughout the state but, more importantly, on the communities that we serve. We provide this information to you as a supplement to the information provided to you by Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye and the Judicial Council of California as we join and support their efforts to seek additional funding for the judicial branch. Without an increase in funding over last year, this proposed budget will result in a net decrease to our court budgets from this current fiscal year. This is due to, among other things, the rising cost of doing business in California (e.g., utility costs, rents,

vendor expenses, employee salaries). It also results from governmental actions such as elimination of Proposition 47 funding, additional workload from voter-approved initiatives such as Propositions 57 and 64, legislative changes such as AB 2839 that considerably increase workload without accompanying offsetting funding and the proposed elimination of a court’s ability to place a hold on a traffic defendant’s driver’s license for failure to pay or appear, the latter of which appears to have the unintended consequence of reducing revenues to the trial courts, counties and the state. In Solano and Contra Costa, two courts that have imposed a moratorium on driver’s license holds, both courts have seen an approximate 25 percent reduction in collections. To put it simply, as our expenses rise and our external revenues decrease, any annual budget that does not contain an offsetting increase is, in very real terms, a budget cut for the courts and a reduction in access to justice for Californians. With no additional ongoing funding proposed in the budget for the trial courts, many courts will be required to layoff or furlough staff, reduce hours and/or eliminate programs in order to balance

their budgets. Indeed, this has already begun: the Superior Court of Alameda County recently was forced largely to close its doors for a week, and has indefinitely shortened its clerk’s office hours. Other courts will soon follow suit. We note that on July 1, 2017, Executive Branch employees will receive a wage increase. Court funding should be adequate to ensure trial courts are able to provide employees equitable pay increases, and the public deserves courts that are appropriately staffed and able to recruit and retain staff to perform the critical functions that we fulfill. These outcomes will not occur if the budget is adopted as proposed. Currently, there is no funding proposed in your budget for discretionary spending for the trial courts, which means that our courts are unable to provide minimal wage increases or address other cost increases without cutting other important operations. We respectfully request that the trial courts be treated in an equitable fashion with the Executive Branch and that the trial courts be funded with a modest annual increase. An increase of $158.5 million – which is the amount requested by the Judicial Council to address baseline cost increases,

but which was not included in the Governor’s Budget for next fiscal year – would allow us to keep pace with rising costs of doing business in California and, more importantly, allow courts to preserve the public’s access to justice. Sincerely, Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa Hon. Jill C. Fannin, Presiding Judge, Stephen H. Nash, Court Executive Officer, (plus hundreds of other California Superior Courts, Senators, Assemblymembers and officers)

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Faith Billy Graham's ‘My Answer'

How do I deal with a gossiping neighbor? By BILLY GRAHAM Tribune Content Agency Q: Why are some people so critical and judgmental? Almost every time my neighbor comes over she cuts down other people and goes on and on about their faults. I’ve wondered what she must be saying about us behind our backs. Should I just ignore her? A: What your neighbor is doing is wrong; she isn’t trying to help anyone, but is only interested in building herself up by tearing other people down. The Bible is clear: “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to

their needs” (Ephesians 4:29). But I suspect your neighbor is wrong also because much of what she says probably isn’t true (or at least it isn’t the full story). This is one reason why the Bible condemns gossip and warns us not to make it part of our lives. Gossip always creates suspicion, and even if it’s true, it always causes conflict and division. In addition, no one who practices gossip does so out of pure motives or a sincere love for others. The Bible rightly says, “A perverse person stirs up conflict, and a gossip separates close friends” (Proverbs 16:28). What can you do? First, make sure that you don’t fall into the same habits as your

neighbor. If you can’t say something good about someone, leave it unsaid. Then ask God to give you an opportunity to challenge your neighbor. If she brings up something bad about someone, ask if she knows anything good about them. Then gently but firmly let her know that you don’t want gossip to be part of your life, and you hope she’ll do the same. Most of all, pray that she’ll open her heart and life to Jesus Christ and His life-changing love. Send your queries to “My Answer,” c/o Billy Graham, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, N.C., 28201; call 1-(877) 2-GRA-

God shall wipe away all tears By ELDER EVAN A. SCHMUTZ NOTE: This is a talk given at the October 2016 General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As part of our Heavenly Father’s plan, He allowed sorrow to be woven into our mortal experience. While it seems that painful trials fall unevenly on us, we can be assured that to one degree or another, we all suffer and struggle. It is my prayer that the Holy Spirit will guide us to a greater understanding why this must be so. When we view the difficult experiences of life through the lens of faith in Christ, we are able to see that there can be godly purpose in our suffering. The faithful can experience the truth of Peter’s seemingly contradictory counsel. He wrote, “If ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye.” As we apply our “hearts to understanding,” we can increase in our ability to both endure our trials well and learn from – and be refined by – them. Such understanding provides an answer to the ageless question “Why do bad things happen to good people?” Everyone listening today is acquainted with some measure of loneliness, despair, grief, pain, or sorrow. Without an “eye of faith” and an understanding of eternal truth, we often find that the misery and suffering experienced

in mortality can obscure or eclipse the eternal joy of knowing that the great plan of our Father in Heaven really is the eternal plan of happiness. There is no other way to receive a fulness of joy. God invites us to respond with faith to our own unique afflictions in order that we may reap blessings and gain knowledge that can be learned in no other way. We are instructed to keep the commandments in every condition and circumstance, for “he that is faithful in tribulation, the reward of the same is greater in the kingdom of heaven.” And as we read in scripture, “If thou art sorrowful, call on the Lord thy God with supplication, that your souls may be joyful.” The Apostle Paul, himself no stranger to affliction, drew from his own experience to teach with depth and beauty the eternal perspective that comes when we endure well and with patience. He said, “For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.” In other words, we can know in the midst of our afflictions that God has provided an eternal compensating reward. Paul’s ability to speak of the trials, persecutions, and sorrows of his life as “light” afflictions belies the severity of his suffering, which was for him swallowed up by the eternal perspective of the gospel. Paul’s faith

in Jesus Christ made all things bearable. Five times he was beaten with stripes, thrice with rods; once he was stoned; thrice he suffered shipwreck; often he was put in peril of death by drowning, by robbers, and even by false brethren; he suffered weariness and pain, hunger and thirst, and was imprisoned in the cold and in nakedness. Many of us have pleaded with God to remove the cause of our suffering, and when the relief we seek has not come, we have been tempted to think He is not listening. I testify that, even in those moments, He hears our prayers, has a reason for allowing our afflictions to continue, and will help us bear them. In an intimate and reflective passage, Paul tells us of an unnamed “thorn” in his flesh, which caused him great pain and brought him three times to his knees, begging the Lord to take it from him. In answer to Paul’s prayers, the Lord did not remove the thorn but did speak peace and give understanding to his heart, saying, “My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.” With new understanding, Paul was able to accept and be grateful for the thorn he was given. He said, “Most gladly therefore will I … glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.” As we acquire this eternal perspective in our lives, our capacity to endure grows, we

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How your linguistic choice can affect people more than you realize By RABBI MARC GELLMAN Tribune Content Agency

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HAM, or visit the website for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association: www. billygraham.org.

learn how to succor those in need of succor, and we come to appreciate and even express gratitude for the experiences God allows us to have as tutors in the path to eternal life. When we find ourselves laboring through tribulation, it can be difficult to see our trials as signposts on our personal trail of discipleship. But whether we find ourselves at times in the dark valley of despair or on the high road of happiness, learning from and feeling compassion for the sufferings of others can be a blessing. During a recent stake conference assignment I attended in the Philippines, my heart was broken as I learned of the tragic experience of Brother Daniel Apilado. Brother Apilado and his wife were baptized in 1974. They embraced the restored gospel and were sealed in the temple. Thereafter, they were blessed with five beautiful children. On July 7, 1997, while Brother Apilado was serving as the stake president, a fire broke out in their small home. Brother Apilado’s oldest son, Michael, rescued his father, pulled him from the burning structure, and then ran back into the house to rescue others. It was the last time Brother Apilado saw his son alive. Taken in the fire were Brother Apilado’s wife, Dominga, and each of their five children. The fact that Brother Apilado was living a life pleasing unto God when tragedy struck u FAITH: Page 16

Q: You’ve done it again. In your recent article on Temple history you again went politically correct and used the ultimate form of subtle bigotry against Christianity by changing history to suit secular society with the terms BCE and CE. How is it that something so significant happened 2,017 years ago that mankind started recording time with BC (Before Christ) and AD (Anno Dominni the year of our Lord) that historians and secular nonbelievers suddenly think they can change history and eliminate Jesus. This is another one of Satan’s lies! I’m positive you never would have pulled this when Father Tom was alive. Don’t you consider this spitting on his grave? Your true colors are showing. I’ve truly enjoyed the God Squad over the years, but you can now consider me a former reader. Viva Christo Rey! – from B (from Wisconsin) A: As a guy who grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and attended UW-Madison, I could not let an angry note from a fellow Badger pass without trying to give you, as Oscar Wilde once said to a detractor, “the pleasure of understanding me.” I am not politically correct in many ways, but I am definitely politically correct in one essential way. I think the question of whether a term of usage in English should be considered offensive is up to the person being offended, not the person giving offense. Years ago in the 1960s when women began to take offense at having to identify themselves as either married (Mrs.) or single (Miss) in a formal address, whereas men were always Mr. regardless of their marital status, I felt at first that this was a bit silly because I did not consider marriage to be derogatory state. Over time, however, I came to fully understand that this linguistic convention brought discomfort and a feeling of discrimination to women, and so I adopted Ms. as the appropriate linguistic fix. So, dear B, I ask you to humbly consider whether forcing non-Christians (not just Jews) to refer to the secular year as either “Before the Messiah” or “The Year of Our Lord” is fair. Especially when the people who do not believe it is fair are discomforted by being forced to make a theological affirmation that they do not believe every time they refer to the year. Tommy, like you, did not get this at first and although he obviously continued the BC/AD in his correspondence, he completely agreed that in our joint column we ought to use the BCE/CE form. This is not an insult or a form of bigotry against Christians. It is just a theologically neutral term for referring to the secular year. It is not politically correct. It is just a fair way to refer to the year. BC/AD is not the only linguistic adjustment needed to include all the climbers on the same mountain to the same God. Consider what message is communicated when the Hebrew Bible is referred to as merely the “Old Testament.” One cannot have an Old Testament without a New Testament and non-Christians do not believe in the New Testament as divine revelation, though, of course, it is believed to be a collection of deep spiritual wisdom through the teachings of Jesus. Therefore, a division between “The Hebrew Bible” and “The Christian Testament” solves that problem. You should know, dear B, that linguistic sensitivity cuts both ways. I remember vividly one day when I was with Tommy and I dropped a heavy object (OK, it was my golf bag) on my foot. I shouted “Jesus Christ!” After I stopped moaning, Tommy asked me not to do that again. I said, “You mean dropping my golf bag on my foot?” He said, “No, please don’t use Jesus Christ as a swear word any more. Jesus is the Christ to me. His name is a name of joy and thanks and praise to me. It is not a curse word.” I was properly chastened and since that day I have chosen my swear words from a more conventional and definitely unprintable list. I did not think anything was wrong with my linguistic choices, but I was wrong. I believe in many of Jesus’ teachings. I am informed by them and uplifted by them and quote them more than any rabbi you will ever meet. Let me encourage you to open your heart to the possibility that prejudice can be both real and inadvertent at the same time. A teacher once asked his student, “Do you love me?” The student answered, “Yes, my teacher, I love you.” The teacher asked the student, “Do you know what hurts me?” The bewildered student answered, “No master, I do not know what hurts you?” And the teacher said, “If you do not know what hurts me, then how can you love me?” Let us try to know each other.

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Sports Gifford handcuffs Hornets in 2-0 win By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune Alhambra rode the arm of junior pitcher Cole Gifford for their second win of the season on Tuesday afternoon in a 3-0 win over Novato. The Feb. 28 win was also Gifford’s second win of his second varsity campaign, but the junior looked seasoned beyond his years in the crucial Division III win. In seven innings of shutout baseball, the righthander only allowed a single hit. He only faced three batters over the minimum, and only allowed two runners to reach scoring position. The tidy 71-pitch outing allowed a slow-moving Alhambra offense to get a few looks at their opposite on the mound, senior Robby Marchesiello. The soft-tossing Novato starter didn’t struggle much the first time through the lineup. He only allowed a single to Spencer Schulhauser and Garret Swartz, but both Bulldogs were stranded. However the next time Schulhauser came to the plate, the senior made the Hornet’s

Bulldog alum & Green Bay Packers WR Trevor Davis talks rookie year By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune

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Alhambra junior starting pitcher Cole Gifford threw seven shutout innings in a complete game win over the Novato Hornets. Gifford only allowed a single hit in the win, and struck out six while only allowing two runners to reach scoring position.

pitcher pay by sparking a rally with two outs. Schulhauser singled to right, and right after him,

fellow senior Jordyn Eglite walked to put a runner in scoring position. Junior catcher Zach Schuler tacked

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Before moving to Green Bay, Trevor Davis had never seen snow fall in his life. For a kid from Martinez, who went to college at Hawaii before transferring and graduating from UC Berkeley, Davis’ first season in the National Football League brought with it many new experiences. The obvious differences always stick out. The speed and precision of the game at the NFL-level is different than it is in college. As are the men that play it. And at the end of the day, whether you’re drafted in the first round or 163rd overall, everyone is fighting for a job. Food is also different. You’d never be able to find many places that make cheese curds in the Bay Area, but the food is a staple in Wisconsin. “When I heard it was fried cheese, I thought, it must be pretty good,” Davis said, before listing off some of his favorite spots to pick up the Midwest favorite. However, the most stand-out aspect when making a comparison between the Green Bay, Wisconsin and Martinez isn’t how different the two places may be. It’s how similar they can be. “It’s really refreshing because its kind of like being in Martinez. I think we really care about football here (in Martinez). When I played, it was football based,” Davis said. “You come (to Green Bay) and it’s really the same thing. It’s not really a big town when it comes to going out, or things to do, but when it comes to the fans loving the team, its kind of the same as being in Martinez. It’s like being back home, just a lot colder,” he said laughing. u

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JORDYN EGLITE Alhambra High School senior Jordyn Eglite is this week’s Tribune Athlete of the Week, sponsored by Matthew C Rinn of State Farm. Eglite has been one of the Bulldogs’ top performers all season, and as a senior leader has been important to the program’s development on and off the court.

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Eglite scored 22 points in the Bulldogs’ final game of the regular season against Mt. Diablo, and added another seven in the Bulldogs’ first playoff game since 2014. Eglite was the only member of the Bulldog team that was present for both of those games in NCS play. “Jordyn exemplifies many of the qual-

ities we strive for every member of our program to have,” says Coach Chris Petiti. “He is the ultimate team player; never hesitating to get the ball to his teammates when they are in a position to succeed, while still taking advantage of the opportunities that are made available to himself. He puts his heart into everything he does; a

leader by example. Jordyn’s consistent play had been a valuable source of stability for our team this season.” Eglite has been with the program since his sophomore year. To nominate an athlete for consideration, Email grecinos@martineztribune.com

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Sports Martinez Winter Bocce Standings The Martinez Indoor Winter League consists of 58 teams, and over 500 players participating. Courts are located at NorCal Courts, 360 Ferry St., Martinez. Standings current as of Friday, Feb. 24, 2017. TUESDAY "A" DIVISION WON

LOST

Games Played

DOUBLE SHOT

0.692

THE PLAYERS

0.692

BOCCE HUNKS

0.667

BOCCE BY TATE

0.538

SEASONED PACK

0.359

SHOCK TREATMENT

0.333

THE REPRESENTATIVES

0.194

135

0.500

270

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Games Played

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TOTALS

TUESDAY "B" DIVISION TEAM

WON

ROLLIN STONZ

0.846

D.A.L.

0.641

BELLA BOCCE

0.538

BALLS TO THE WALLS

0.500

CHEW BOCCE

0.385

PELOTAS CALIENTE

0.359

WHAT A BIOCCE

0.231

135

0.500

270

LOST

Games Played

TOTALS

WEDNESDAY "A" DIVISION TEAM

WON

ON A ROLL

0.897

WHO

0.641

READY SET ROLL

0.513

REDUX BOCCE

0.436

FOUR THREE TWO ONE

0.410

HAMMER TIME

0.359

BOCCE BY DIRKS

0.222

135

0.500

270

TOTALS

WEDNESDAY "B" DIVISION WON

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Games Played

ALOHA CHIROPRACTIC

0.692

LES SCHWAB TIRES

0.615

PACIFICA PIZZA

0.590

ROLL HAPPY

0.538

ROLLING ROCKS

0.500

HARD TO HANDLE

0.333

EASY RIDERS

0.231

135

0.500

270

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Two-hit nights from Schulhauser & Swartz ignite Alhambra offense in dominating Division II win uSHUTOUT: Continued Schulhauser to score from second. The Bulldogs manufactured their second run by playing smart fundamental small ball. Swartz started the rally by slapping an opposite field double, the lefty’s second hit of the night. He was moved over by senior Matt Peon del Valle, and driven in on a RBI ground out by another senior, Daymyn Blalock. Two runs seemed more than enough for Gifford, who went 4 2/3 innings without allowing a hit. But even after he finally did allow a two-out double to junior Bryan Darlington, he settled in an induced a quick ground out. It only took three pitches for him to get out of the mini jam. Like he had most of the night, the junior attacked the strike zone and got a first pitch strike. He did so to 15 of the 24 batters he faced. No one else would reach base for Novato, as Gifford mystified the Hornets line-

from Page 8 up. Working off the fast ball, Gifford spun a few curve balls to stay in shape. His best came in the seventh, where he got his sixth punch out of the afternoon in three pitches. The Bulldogs had gotten their starter another insurance run in the bottom half of the sixth inning to insure Gifford would need to collapse to lose the ball game. After a bloop single off the bat of Trent Greene fell between two Hornets players. Schulhauser ignited the rally for the third run by getting hit, rather than getting a hit. Greene would go on to score on Novato’s third error of the night, a dropped fly ball off the bat of Eglite. The win gave the Bulldogs their second in as many games under first-year coach Ray Stokes. Both have come with Gifford on the mound, as Eglite has only just joined the team after finishing duties with the basketball team.

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Alhambra senior Spencer Schulhauser was one of two players to have a two-hit game against Novato (Garret Swartz was the other). The senior also came around to score a run in the win.

Both wins have been shutouts, but Gifford toned down the walk totals in his second win. The junior has only allowed to hits on the

season so far. Ironically, both have been extra base hits. However neither have come around to score.

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Because it’s a town of only 100,000, Green Bay residents have recognized Davis on the streets, which adds to the smalltown feel that connects his new home, and his old home. The Packers are the only not-for-profit community-owned team in the United States, so sometimes when Davis is recognized around town, fans will not only congratulate him on his addition to the 53man roster – they’ll also playfully chide him and let him know that they have a stake in the team. That experience may not seem too different to walking into any business in Martinez with an Alhambra Bulldog jersey. Because in a town so heavily invested in its football, and with a history that goes back 62 seasons, Davis is the first to have reached the pinnacle. “After I made the 53 [man roster], that’s kind of when it clicked,” Davis said. “Preseason is cool, but it’s not the real thing until it’s the real thing.” Being back home, Davis has made a conscious effort to keep a line of communication open with Alhambra High School. He and head coach Alan Hern have been in contact, and the plans for a camp have also been in talks. Davis currently lives in Southern California, but comes back to see his mother who still lives in town.

The camps are all part of an initiative to keep kids who think they may have a shot to play in college on the right track. “They think you’re different than them, that you’re a super human, and it’s not like that,” Davis said. “I’m just as good as other guys who have come from Alhambra.” Davis says it’s the opportunities that presented themselves that made it possible. That’s why when Davis caught his first touchdown pass on a nine-yard outroute from Aaron Rodgers, the 23-yearold said he blacked out. But afterwards could only think about when he would get the next one. “I was too in the zone to even know,” Davis said. “You’re just so juiced about it.” So juiced, in fact, that he didn’t even remember to grab the ball and put it aside as a memento. Thankfully someone on the team did so for him, so he could enjoy the moment. “At the end of the day, you just say, ‘I got my first one, now I’m good, let’s keep going,’’ he said. The catch was made in the team’s 3332 loss on Oct. 30, on the road in Atlanta, so Davis didn’t get a chance to participate in the famed “Lambeau Leap,” but he still has it on his list of accomplishments. “That’s like the most historic thing you can do,” Davis said of the iconic celebration that allows players to interact with the

ON FILE / Courtesy

Trevor Davis (pictured above with his mother, Linda Norman-Davis) finished his regular season in Green Bay with three receptions for 24 yards and a touchdown.

fans. “You’re not really a part of the team until you Lambeau Leap it.”

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after the last publication of this notice, and in the event you fail to do so, an adjudication on said petition and a dispositional decree may be entered against you without further notice. Dated this 13th day of February, 2017 Ordered, Myla Eldridge Clerk of said Court, this 2/13/17 Deniece Rogers Safewright, 11657-49A Attorney, Indiana Department of Child Services /s/ Myla A. Eldridge Published: Feb. 24; March 3, 10, 17, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Green Stem Garden Supply. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 25 Marlee Road, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Casey James Salmon, 25 Marlee Road, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ Casey Salmon. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Feb. 16, 2017. File #17-0001121-00 Published: Feb. 24; March 3, 10, 17, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): TREASURES OF CASSIO. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 4825 BRIDLE COURT, ANTIOCH, CA 94531; PO Box 4322, ANTIOCH, CA 94531. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): CASSANDRA DENISE O’NEAL, 4825 BRIDLE COURT, ANTIOCH, CA 94531. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on Feb. 14, 2017. /s/ CASSANDRA O’NEAL. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Feb. 14, 2017. File #17-0001047-00 Published: Feb. 24; March 3, 10, 17, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): 3DShowcase.House. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 1050 Chaucer Drive, Brentwood, CA 94513. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Lewis Bishop Realty Inc, 1050 Chaucer

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Dr, Brentood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on Jan. 1, 2017. /s/ Lewis Bishop, CEO. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Feb. 10, 2017. File #17-0000990-00 Published: Feb. 24; March 3, 10, 17, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Pine Trade. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 1852 Pheasant Dr., Hercules, CA 94547; Mailing Address is 1511 Sycamore Ave., Ste M, #148, Hercules, CA 94547. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Joshua Pineda, 1852 Pheasant Dr., Hercules, CA 94547. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ Joshua Pineda. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Feb. 16, 2017. File #17-0001088-00 Published: Feb. 24; March 3, 10, 17, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): SEVEN STAR MARKET. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 1500 Monument Blvd. A-3, Concord, CA 94520. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Mohamed H. Nasser, 327 Avalon Circle, Pittsburg, CA 94565. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 1998. /s/ Mohamed H. Nasser. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Feb. 14, 2017. File #17-0001053-00 Published: Feb. 24; March 3, 10, 17, 2017. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name 7 STAR MARKET at 1500 Monument Blvd. A-3, Concord, CA 94520. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 10/27/15 under file number F-0006796-00. MOHAMED H. NASSER, 336 W. 10th St., Pittsburg, CA 94565; HALIMA S. SHAIBI, 336 W. 10th St., Pittsburg, CA 94565. This business was conducted by: Husband and Wife. /s/ MOHAMED H. NASSER. This statement

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was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on Feb. 14, 2017. Published: Feb. 24; March 3, 10, 17, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Vista Verde Gardening Services. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 1192 Have Ct., Concord, CA 94520. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Ignacio FaJardo, 1192 Haven Ct., Concord, CA 94520; Guadalupe FaJardo, 1192 Haven Ct., Concord, CA 94520. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 12/2011. /s/ Ignacio FaJardo; Guadalupe FaJardo. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Feb. 16, 2017. File #17-0001087-00 Published: Feb. 24; March 3, 10, 17, 2017. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person(s) has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name Above Grade Level at 2415 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Suite 4126, San Ramon, CA 94583. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 1/24/2012 under file number 2012 0000 455-00. SIMS* Educational Services, LLC, 2415 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Suite 4216, San Ramon, CA 94583. This business was conducted by: a Limited Liability Co. /s/ IZHAR KHAN. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on Feb. 2, 2017. Published: Feb. 24; March 3, 10, 17, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): INCA COOKIE. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 452 Virgil St., Bay Point, CA 94565. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Carmen Flores, 452 Virgil St., Bay Point, CA 94565. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ CARMEN FLORES. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Jan. 24, 2017. File #17-0000478-00 Published: Feb. 24; March 3, 10, 17, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Centurion Develop-

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ment LLC. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 1717 Solano Way, Concord, CA 94520; P.O. Box 440, Alamo, CA 94507. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Centurion Development, 1717 Solano Way, Concord, CA 94520. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ Mark Bernhard, Managing Member. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Feb. 17, 2017. File #17-0001135-00 Published: Feb. 24; March 3, 10, 17, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): EYECONIK MEDIA; BETTER YOUR LIFE. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 2349 Marcia Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Kanoa Utler, 2349 Marcia Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 . This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on January 1, 2017. /s/ Kanoa Utler. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Feb. 21, 2017. File #17-0001185-00 Published: Feb. 24; March 3, 10, 17, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Smoking Monkey Grill. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 915 Main St., Martinez, CA 94553; 1730 Endriss Dr., Martinez, CA 94553. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Vu Phan, 1730 Endriss Dr., Martinez, CA 94553. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ Vu Phan. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Feb. 16, 2017. File #17-0001117-00 Published: Feb. 24; March 3, 10, 17, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): TactiPaw. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 2635 Contra Costa Boulevard APT G3, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Michaela Alexandra Pama, 2635 Contra Costa Boulevard APT G3, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523; Dian-

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dra Leigh Anne Connolly, 2635 Contra Costa Boulevard APT G3, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on Feb. 7, 2016. /s/ Michaela Alexandra Pama. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Feb. 22, 2017. File #17-0001208-00 Published: Feb. 24; March 3, 10, 17, 2017. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/19/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor: MITCHELL A TURNER AND ANGELA M PARGA, HUSBAND AND WIFE Duly Appointed Trustee: LAW OFFICES OF LES ZIEVE Deed of Trust recorded 6/23/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-019913700 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 3/27/2017 at 1:30 PM Place of Sale: At the North side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA Estimated amount of unpaid

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balance and other charges: $996,335.31 Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt owed. Street Address or other common designation of real property: 1862 ALEXANDER WAY BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Described as follows: As more fully described on said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (714) 848-9272 or visit this Internet Web site www.elitepostandpub.com, using the file number assigned to this case u

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Omarr’s Weekly Astrological Forecast By JERALDINE SAUNDERS Tribune Content Agency ARIES (March 21-April 19): Happiness is a warm puppy. Like that cute pup, your exuberance can get you into trouble once in awhile. In the week ahead, remember to be extra considerate of others. Endear yourself; lick a few faces. TAURUS (April 20May 20): Learn to listen. Opportunity could knock on your door very gently and unless you are listening, you might miss it. This week you can make headway in achieving your dreams if you pay close attention. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Jeepers, creepers, someone wants to know where you got those peepers. You may receive extra attention from admirers in the week ahead. It could be due to beneficial Venus and Jupiter in your sign. CANCER (June 21July 22): Sensitive Cancers always look forward to the new moon. This week, you can look forward to a new moon in your sign — which gives you a chance to re-set your intentions and follow new visions. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Wisdom gives you a wink. In the first half of week ahead, it is best to remain open to receiving guidance and advice from others. In tense situations, your generous and forgiving attitude puts others at ease. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Multitasking makes you merry. According to Horace Walpole, “The whole secret of life is to be interested in one thing profoundly and in a thousand things well.” This week you can enjoy that secret.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): To err is human, to forgive divine. In the coming week, there could be collisions and cross currents that set tempers on edge. You are capable of displaying a kindhearted attitude of “forgive and forget.” SCORPIO (Oct. 23Nov. 21): Play nice, children. This week, rivalries could be pushed into the spotlight. Your foresight and fairness will protect you from getting caught up in a campaign to choose sides. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Sincerity smoothes out the rough spots. A genuine belief in the goodness of your fellow humans will serve to compel others to treat you fairly. No one is willing to disappoint you in the week to come. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): There is no clear winner in an argument. In the week ahead, even if you win a debate, you could lose ground by participating in a polarizing situation. Concentrate on maintaining harmony. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 18): That “do unto others” catchphrase always works in a crisis. During the first half of the upcoming week, you will find others who will support your aims and who can offer sound and timely advice. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Dream about tomorrow, but live for today. You have the stars in your corner this week whenever you try to give substance to thoughts. Grab ideas out of thin air; make something concrete from them. (c) 2017 TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

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14-29068. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Dated: 2/27/2017 LAW OFFICES OF LES ZIEVE, as Trustee 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (714) 8487920 For Sale Information: (714) 848-9272 www.elitepostandpub.com /s/ Christine O’Brien, Trustee

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Sale Officer THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. EPP 21626 3/3, 3/10, 3/17/17 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): GTOPSS. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 4408 Caribou Ct, Antioch, CA 94531. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jermaine Grant, 4408 Caribou Ct., Antioch, CA 94531; Joe Thompkins, 528 Stonehaven Ct., Hayward, CA 94544. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The reg-

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istrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ Jermaine Grant. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Feb. 23, 2017. File #17-0001213-00 Published: March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Jomon Media. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 1733 Elm Street, El Cerrito, CA 94530. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Skye Christensen, 1733 Elm

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Street, El Cerrito, CA 94530. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ Skye Christensen. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Feb. 3, 2017. File #17-0000764-00 Published: March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Urban Bagworks. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 35 Johns Ct, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523.

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The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Amy-Jo Leone, 35 Johns Ct., Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/15/2017. /s/ Amy-Jo Leone. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Feb.16, 2017. File #17-0001114-00 Published: March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Allure Salon & Spa.

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The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 1926 Oak Park Blvd., Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Lauren Bushnell, 708 Skyline Drive, Martinez, CA 94553; Christina McGregor, 1170 Butternut Way, Concord, CA 94521. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ Lauren Bushnell. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Feb.14, 2017. File #17-0001052-00 Published: March 3, 10, 17, 24, 2017.

u FAITH: Continued from Page 7 did not prevent the tragedy, nor did it make him immune from the sorrow that followed. But his faithfulness in keeping his covenants and exercising his faith in Christ gave him assurance in the promise that he will be reunited with his wife and family. This hope

became an anchor to his soul. During my visit, Brother Apilado, now the stake patriarch, introduced me to his new wife, Simonette, and to their two sons, Raphael and Daniel. Truly, Jesus Christ can and will “bind up the brokenhearted.”

In sharing Brother Apilado’s story, I am concerned that the enormity of his loss may cause many to think their own sorrows and sufferings are of little consequence in comparison. Please don’t compare, but seek to learn and apply eternal principles as you

wade through the furnace of your own afflictions. If I may speak to you individually – “all ye that labour and are heavy laden” – may I suggest that your personal struggles – your individual sorrows, pains, tribulations, and infirmities of every kind – are all known to our Father in Heaven and to His Son. Take courage! Have faith! And believe in the promises of God! The purpose and mission of Jesus Christ included that He would “take upon him the pains and the sicknesses of his people,” “take upon him their infirmities,” and “succor his people according to their infirmities.” To fully receive these gifts our Savior has so freely offered, we all must learn that suffering in and of itself does not teach or grant to us

anything of lasting value unless we deliberately become involved in the process of learning from our afflictions through the exercise of faith. Elder Neal A. Maxwell once shared what he had learned of purposeful suffering in these words: “Certain forms of suffering, endured well, can actually be ennobling. … “… Part of enduring well consists of being meek enough, amid our suffering, to learn from our relevant experiences. Rather than simply passing through these things, they must pass through us … in ways which sanctify [us].” I have observed in the lives and examples of others that exercising strong and abiding faith in Jesus Christ and His promises provides the sure hope of better things to come.

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This sure hope steadies us, bringing the strength and power we need in order to endure. When we can link our suffering to an assurance of purpose in our mortality and more specifically to the reward awaiting us in heavenly places, our faith in Christ increases and we receive comfort to our souls. Then we can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Elder Jeffrey R. Holland has taught: “There really is light at the end of the tunnel. It is the Light of the World, the Bright and Morning Star, the ‘light that is endless, that can never be darkened’ [Mosiah 16:9]. It is the very Son of God Himself.” We can take strength in knowing that all the hard experiences in this life are temporary; even the darkest nights turn into dawn for the faithful. When all is finished and we have endured all things with faith in Jesus Christ, we have the promise that “God shall wipe away all [the] tears from [our] eyes.” I testify that God our Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, live and that They are keepers of promises. I testify that the Savior invites all of us to come and partake of His Atonement. As we exercise our faith in Him, He will lift us up and carry us through all of our trials and, ultimately, save us in the celestial kingdom. May I invite you to come unto Christ, endure well in faith, become perfected through Him, and have perfect joy in Him. In the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen.