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Renowned international dog trainer County issues $99.8 Bar Cava - a & veterinary wife call Martinez home million in bonds Rotary Report

destination in downtown 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. Bar Cava is bringing a “big city” feel to lil ol’ Martinez. Cory Katz and his mother Pat are the owners, Nate Houston is the wine expert, and Steven Jefferys is the chef. Cory and Nate shared their enthusiasm with Rotary. They’ve got a great formula. They provide “a bit of Napa” and elegant food. Cory says – correctly in my view – that “something’s u ROTARY: Page 5

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Internationally recognized dog trainer John O’Connor in front of his residence in Martinez.

MARTINEZ, Calif. – Famous in the world of dog care and training, John and Kate O’Connor are one of Martinez’ best-kept secrets. John revealed some of his insights on dog training, based on lifelong work with canines that began in Ireland. With John’s award-winning dog training work in the Irish Police Force, Royal Parks Police Dog Section and British Kennel Club Obedience & Working Trials competitions, and Kate’s experience as a veterinary nurse

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Cory Katz (at left), and Nate Houston of Bar Cava, 718 Main St., Martinez.

Owner of Barrel Aged and Barrelista, Arash Pakzad, has opened yet another downtown eatery in Martinez – this time focusing on good home cooking. “Cuff & Collar” (pictured above) has opened in the former Boscoz Burgerz location at 1500 Pacheco Boulevard, just past the S curve near the courthouse. They serve everything from porkchops to shrimp & grits. For more information, visit their Facebook page, “Cuff & Collar Home Kitchen.”

with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons and exotic animals at the London Zoo Hospital, the couple founded their training, boarding and grooming business in Portugal, where British-born Kate grew up. John focused on his deep interest in canine behavior modification during that time and by 1990, the pair moved to Martinez, where they continued their mutual interest in animals. While John trained dogs for police departments, qualified them for American Kennel Club (AKC) and Schutzhund competition and became a licensed Canine Good Citizen evaluator for the AKC, Kate managed the of City of Antioch Animal Control before accepting a position as Director of Animal Services for the City of Berkeley in 2000, retiring in 2015. John and Kate have developed training programs, and written books for all breeds of dogs, but John’s work with German Shepherds has made him the trainer of last resort for dogs with aggressive behavior. According to John, the three causes for serious behavior issues are related to genetics, fear, and abuse or trauma. By genetic, John means some dogs are dominant by nature. “That’s not a fault, and cannot be eradicated, but it can be modified and managed,” he commentu TRAINERS: Page 3

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Contra Costa County has closed a $99,810,000 lease revenue bond transaction as the result of an innovative agreement with Wells Fargo Bank. Roughly $9.7 million will fund capital projects within the County’s health services department, including its hospital and clinic system. The remaining $90.1 million will be used to refinance existing County bond debt at historically low interest rates. Ultimately, the County and Wells Fargo negotiated a 10-year term at an interest rate of 2.33 percent, saving taxpayers more than $9.1 million in today’s dollars. The transaction closed on Friday, March 3. Supervisor Federal D. Glover, Chair of the Board of Supervisors, praised the County for continuing to monitor the credit markets for cost savings opportunities. “The County’s ‘AAA’ bond rating through Standard and Poor’s has allowed us to take full advantage of the low interest rate environment and maximize cost savings for our taxpayers,” said Glover. “Ultimately, this means more tax dollars are available to provide services to our residents.” u

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the emergency room gravely disabled at 5:33 p.m.

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.

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Wednesday, March 1

To my parents Linde and Michael Yoeono, Thank you for setting the example, showing me true love can exist. You have created three children. Nice. Please enjoy your anniversary day and please make my curfew later, like 11:30 p.m. Your Son, Dan

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Boy next door could be next big YouTube star Technology has given many artists a brandnew platform to share themselves and their work. Martinez local, Michael Figueroa is a man of many talents – storyteller, director, comedian and musician. Yet when asked what he does, he just says, “I am a creator.” Figueroa is quickly gaining popularity online for his music videos and daily vlogs; his latest video has already surpassed 400,000 views of Facebook. Figueroa’s goal is simple: “Giving you 365 days of my life delivered to you via YouTube.” From his vlogs, the viewers can get inside the mind of the artist. “I want to push myself and inspire others to get out there and do something creative every day.” In his video, “Making Beats with My Mom,” Figueroa invites us into his Martinez studio where he works with his mother, Mary Jane, and together they create a song from scratch. “It just flows out of me,” explains Figueroa. “I sit down to make something, and it just happens.” The YouTuber’s videos range from mixing beats to playing ball with his friends. In another vlog, Figueroa takes the camera with him to the Farmers Market where he befriends a local sales lady, and even gets behind the stand himself to help her sell her product. With Figueroa’s help, she sells five times her usual amount. “I love helping people, it’s like my drug. I want a platform to help people on a big scale and I’d like to start in Martinez.” Figueroa’s videos are fun and light hearted but when you sit down and watch them, you are seeing an artist transform and master his craft. “I don’t do what people tell me to do, I don’t subscribe to that idea. I work hard to create, and do what I do.” Technology is allowing Figueroa to express himself and put himself out there in ways he has never done before. “Making these video’s everyday pushes me to want to do and create more.” Figueroa has made it clear, that he isn’t stopping anytime soon. In the meantime, this writer is eager to see what he does next. You can subscribe to his YouTube Channel or follow him on Facebook: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbnjfC dlE_1s1M6eog73FQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MichaelFigueroaMusic Advertorial

An unknown person who likes crime continually unplugs shore power from boats in the marina causing them to take on water and the bilge pump unable to pump it out. This has led to one boat sinking so far. A naked man was found on a train in the Ozol train yard on Embarcadero Street at 2:54 a.m. Around 6:20 a.m., a car with a spare tire cover on the rear that read “Life is Good” was stolen from Village Place. Life is indeed good. A man was stopping around and scaring people, blocking the entrance to the Remedy wellness center on Ferry Street. An elderly woman in a beanie with a ball on top left

There was a strong smell of gas in the air around the train tracks by Berrellesa Street at 12 p.m. Oh boy, my brother is at it again, expelling air.

Friday, March 3 A Ricks Street resident reported that their ex-girlfriend was in front of their home yelling and screaming at 2:48 p.m. A train arriving in Martinez at 5:05 p.m. contained one drunk and disorderly passenger. Five teenagers were possibly throwing items at houses in the Westaire neighborhood around 10:30 p.m. Boys will be awful.

Saturday, March 4 At 12:10 a.m., fireworks were said to have been set off from the juvenile hall. What are they celebrating in there?

A skinny man was throwing his skateboard around at the 7-Eleven on Morello Avenue at 2:52 a.m. He was arrested for public intoxication. At 9:41 a.m., a delivery person was said to have threatened to hit someone on Court Street. This is a new Amazon Prime feature. A man with a beard fell over on the sidewalk walking Southbound on Alhambra Avenue at 11:19 a.m. At 11:27 a.m., a man panhandling had his pants and underwear fall down in front of the Safeway grocery store. At 3:29 p.m., inhabitants of a car driving slowly on Elderwood Drive were observed smoking drugs. At 4:42 p.m., a man was apprehended for attempting to steal an approximate value of $323 in Makita combo kits from the Home Depot. Probably going to build an illegal deck somewhere.

Sunday, March 5 At 7:50 a.m., a man in a black bomber jacket walked

out of Safeway with a full basket of groceries. Dude, that’s stealing. At 11:44 a.m., man described as a tweaker was refusing to leave the Amtrak train stopped in Martinez, even though it was his stop. At 4:15 p.m., a dark purple Nissan Altima parked on Pine Street. The woman driver exited the vehicle, then urinated publicly.

Monday, March 6 At 10:20 a.m., a man standing under the train trestle on Alhambra Avenue was flipping people off and yelling at them as they passed by.

Tuesday, March 7 At 2:32 p.m., a suspicious person was reported at Susana Park jumping around, scratching himself, pulling up his shirt and yelling at someone who wasn’t there. At 2:45 p.m., a man was acting aggressively strange while selling solar door-todoor on Lester Road. This is the future liberals want.

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Local American Association of University Women to award scholarships MARTINEZ, Calif. – The American Association of University Women (AAUW), is a national organization which advances the equity for all women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research.

The Pleasant Hill-Martinez branch gives college scholarships to students from our local high schools. Four scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each will be given to women graduating from College Park or Al-

hambra High Schools in June 2017. Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of scholarship, educational goals, financial need, campus or community involvement and letters of recommendation. Completed scholarship ap-

plications must be received by Monday, April 10. Applications are available from the counselor’s offices or may be downloaded from the Pleasant Hill-Martinez AAUW website at www.aauw-pleasanthill-martinez.org.

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County Administrator David Twa said the County’s “high credit ratings and reputation for financial prudence” has paid dividends. “Through the strong leadership of the Board of Supervisors and the assistance of our employees, the County has been able to emerge from the Great Recession on a sound financial footing,” Twa said. “The willingness of Wells Fargo to purchase close to $100 million of our bonds directly at such a favorable interest rate is evidence of that.” Contra Costa County is rated “AAA” by Standard and Poor’s and “Aa2” by Moody’s Investor Service. Both credit rating agencies have attributed their high ratings for Contra Costa County to very strong financial management, with policies and practices well-embedded in County operations. They have also pointed to a strong local economy with a large, diverse tax base.

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ed. “Those dogs will never be Rin Tin

overcome, or at least moderate and con-

dog competition and think your dog (same

Tin or Lassie. They will challenge

trol the behavior.

breed) can perform like that, you could be

you for leadership.”

O’Connor said training the owner is

mistaken. Performance dogs are chosen

O’Connor explained that aggression

just as important as training the dog. “It’s

with great care and when a well-chosen

from fear of the unknown is the most

all a mind set. You have to remember,

dog does not perform at top level, trainers

common cause. Exposing puppies and

‘This is a dog ... I am in control.’ It has to

will sell that dog and find a better one.”

young dogs to all kinds, ages, and sizes of

be mental and physical,” he said.

The type of dog has to fit the owner. “I

people, and to different environments is a

Owners sometimes think the dog’s

ask people who plan to buy a dog, ‘Why?’

way to head off problems with aggressive

misbehavior is their fault, according to

What are you going to use if for?” O’Con-

attitudes later.

O’Connor. “It’s not,” he said. “But peo-

nor commented, suggesting that people

“This is especially true for working

ple think they can rationalize with a dog

select a breed that fits into their lifestyle,

dogs, Shepherd, Doberman or Border Col-

or bribe them into good behavior with re-

personality, and purpose. Not just because

lie types of dogs,” he remarked. “These

wards. It doesn’t work.”

they have always liked the looks of a

dogs are really aware. They go by scents.”

Rewards are useful if you want to bring

shepherd, for example. “It’s like the Irish

There is a common belief that dogs can

a dog to high-level precision performance,

saying, ‘Horses for courses.’ You pick a

smell eight different scents among people,

but O’Connor points to the fact that you

horse for the course they will run.”

according to O’Connor.

live with the dog, and “the reward is only

The O’Connors are winding down

Separation anxiety or defense of the

as good as the distraction. You could give

the classes and boarding part of their

owner are related to aggressive behaviors

a dog a steak in some situations and it

business but still work with individu-

caused by the dog’s sense of danger. The

wouldn’t make any difference,” he said.

al dogs when time is available. Check

trauma-caused aggression is also related

Choosing the right dog is important.

to fear, but a good trainer can help the dog

“If you see a perfectly behaved dog at a

Happy Birthday Calvin!

out www.Euro-Training.com for more

Happy Birthday to the beautiful Calvin Roth. You are a reminder that good still exists in this world and an even better friend. I will always heed your advice: “You gotta risk it to get the biscuit.” Love you compadre. – Dan

about the couple.

Weather, Astronomical & Tides Friday, March 10

Saturday, March 11

Sunday, March 12

Monday, March 13

Tuesday, March 14

Wednesday, March 15 Thursday, March 16

72º / 49º Mostly cloudy

69º / 47º Clouds giving way to sun

70º / 50º Partly sunny & nice

68º / 49º Mostly cloudy

68º / 43º Rain at times

65º / 46º Occasional rain

63º / 36º Couple of showers possible

Sunrise / Sunset 6:27 a.m. / 6:11 p.m.

Sunrise / Sunset 6:25 a.m. / 6:12 p.m. (ST)

Sunrise / Sunset 7:24 a.m. / 7:13 p.m.

Sunrise / Sunset 7:22 a.m. / 7:14 p.m.

Sunrise / Sunset 7:21 a.m. / 7:15 p.m.

Sunrise / Sunset 7:19 a.m. / 7:16 p.m.

Sunrise / Sunset 7:18 a.m. / 7:17 p.m.

Moonrise / Moonset 4:33 p.m. / 6 a.m. (FD)

Moonrise / Moonset 5:34 p.m. / 7:34 a.m. (FD)

Moonrise / Moonset 5:34 p.m. / 7:34 a.m.

Moonrise / Moonset 7:35 p.m. (PD) / 8:07 a.m.

Moonrise / Moonset 8:34 p.m. (PD) / 8:39 a.m.

High Tides 12:21 a.m. (5.15 ft) 11:50 a.m. (5.58 ft)

High Tides 1:02 a.m. (5.28 ft) 12:38 p.m. (5.51 ft)

High Tides 1:40 a.m. (5.35 ft) 2:24 p.m. (5.38 ft)

High Tides 3:14 a.m. (5:35 ft) 3:09 p.m. (5.18 ft)

High Tides 3:44 a.m. (5.32 ft) 3:54 p.m. (4.92 ft)

High Tides 4:09 a.m. (5.25 ft) 4:42 p.m. (4.63 ft)

High Tides 4:32 a.m. (5.18 ft) 5:34 p.m. (4.30 ft)

Low Tides 5:55 a.m. (1.51 ft) 6:47 p.m. (-0.16 ft)

Low Tides 6:45 a.m. (1.28 ft) 7:24 p.m. (0 ft)

Low Tides 8:32 a.m. (1.08 ft) 8:57 p.m. (.26 ft)

Low Tides 9:16 a.m. (.95 ft) 9:28 p.m. (.52 ft)

Low Tides 9:59 a.m. (.85 ft) 9:57 p.m. (.85 ft)

Low Tides 10:41 a.m. (.82 ft) 10:25 p.m. (1.15 ft)

Low Tides 11:24 a.m. (.82 ft) 10:56 p.m. (1.51 ft)

Moonrise / Moonset Moonrise / Moonset 9:32 p.m. (PD) / 9:10 a.m. 10:29 p.m. (PD) / 9:43 a.m.

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

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

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

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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.

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

Wednesday, March 15

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 200 magazines and books each week to the 15 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.

Jewelry & Accessories Sale When: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 15; 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, March 16 Where: Contra Costa Regional Medical Center Lobby, 2500 Alhambra Ave., Martinez. Details: A $5 jewely and accessories sale by Masquerade will be held for two days only at the CCRMC Lobby. Proceeds benefit patients and staff special requests. Info: Gift Shop, (925) 3705818

Thursday, March 16 Jewelry & Accessories Sale When: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, March 16 Where: Contra Costa Regional Medical Center Lobby, 2500 Alhambra Ave., Martinez. Details: A $5 jewely and accessories sale by Masquerade will be held for two days only at the CCRMC Lobby. Proceeds benefit patients and staff special requests. Info: Gift Shop, (925) 3705818

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

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

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 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 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 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 humane 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 celeTo be continued ...

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Johnny Appleseed Day approaches By NED MacKAY Special to the Tribune Johnny Appleseed isn’t just a figment of American folklore; he was an actual person. His real name was John Chapman. Born in 1774 in Pennsylvania, he became a pioneer nurseryman as an adult, establishing apple tree nurseries in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana and other states. He was also a missionary for the Swedenborgian Church. According to contemporary accounts he lived a very simple life, often sleeping in the woods or receiving a night’s lodging with farmers in exchange for his storytelling and proselytizing. Ardenwood Historic Farm in Fremont will celebrate his life during Johnny Appleseed Day, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 12, organized by naturalist Christina Garcia. It’s a chance to learn more about Johnny, the history of apple cultivation, and taste a variety of delicious apples. Other activities will include tree planting, apple cider pressing, and crafts for kids. Ardenwood is located at 34600 Ardenwood Boulevard, just north of Highway 84. Admission is $3 for adults and seniors, $2 for children ages 4-17. Parking is free. For information, call (510) 544-2797. *** Family friendly “Discovery Days” are from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday in and around the visitor center at Coyote Hills u

Regional Park in Fremont. There’s always a presentation at 10:30 a.m. on the topic of the week, but you can drop in any time for nature exploration and crafts. The Coyote Hills naturalists also will conduct tours of the park’s reconstructed 2,000-year-old Ohlone Indian village site from 10 a.m. to noon and 1:30-3:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 11, and Sundays, March 19 and April 16. It’s a half-mile walk through marshland to see a shade structure, pit house and sweat house. Coyote Hills is located at the end of Patterson Ranch Road off Paseo Padre Parkway. The activities are free; there’s a parking fee of $5 per vehicle. For information, call (510) 544-3220. *** Crab Cove Visitor Center in Alameda will celebrate fishing in San Francisco Bay with a “Catch of the Day” cavalcade from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 11. There will be a behind-the-scenes aquarium tour from 11-11:45 a.m., a fishing clinic from noon to 3 p.m. (gear provided), fish cooking demonstrations in the afternoon, family nature fun from 2-3 p.m., fish feeding at the aquarium from 3-3:30 p.m., and a low tide walk from 4:30-6 p.m. Crab Cove is located at the bay end of McKay Avenue off Alameda’s Central Avenue. There’s limited parking at the visitor center, and more parking at the Crown Beach lot at Westline and Otis drives. Both cost $5 per vehicle when the

kiosk is attended. For information, call (510) 544-3187. *** All sorts of activities are scheduled during the March 11-12 weekend at the Environmental Education Center in Tilden Nature Area near Berkeley. Here’s a rundown: Interpretive student aide Sharona Kleinman will help visitors to create their own rain sticks in a program from 1-2 p.m. on Saturday. She’ll offer water conservation tips, too. Tiny wildlife will be collected and put under the microscope in a program from 2-3:30 p.m. Saturday, led by naturalist Trent Pearce. Then from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, naturalist “Trail Gail” Broesder will lead an ascent of Wildcat Peak. Bring a snack and water for the climb from the center to the summit for panoramic views. Gail also will lead an easier walk from 2-3 p.m. Sunday, a stroll from the center to Jewel Lake in search of local wildlife. Or you can take in a recycling puppet show at the center from 1-2 p.m. Sunday, featuring Sharona and Dante the Dragon. The center is located at the north end of Tilden’s Central Park Drive, which you can reach via Canon Drive from Grizzly Peak Boulevard in Berkeley. For information, call (510) 544-2233. *** There are lots of other programs planned this spring in the regional parks. Find out more by visiting the district website at www.ebparks.org.

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happening in Martinez.” Cory is pushing Bar Cava on places like Facebook and Instagram. His efforts are paying off. Customers are coming from places like Mountain View, San Francisco, Sacramento and Walnut Creek – and lots from Martinez! Wine expert Nate Houston specializes in Spanish wines. Bar Cava also has lots of classy wines from throughout the world. If you’re looking to get into wines, you can have a glass from a wine selling for $100 a bottle. You may get hooked. Cory has installed a state-of-the art French wine preserving system using argon gas to keep the flavors in. Or you can have a way cheaper but still excellent Spanish wine selected by Nate. You can eat spectacular fresh food prepared by chef Steven Jefferys. He uses only fresh ingredients; among them bread from Walnut Creek and specialty Brussels sprouts. He orders food each day, so it’s always fresh. Cory talked about the process of getting permits. It’s complex! You need permits from

the State Liquor licensing board, from the health department, and a bunch of City permits. It took awhile for him to learn the ropes, but once he learned them he found the City easy to deal with. According to Rotarian and City Councilmember Lara Delaney, who was in the audience, Martinez is about to hire two people to make life easier for businesses yet to come. That’s good, because the City has a bunch of newly reinforced buildings awaiting tenants. Among the rumored new businesses are two brew-pubs. Since brew-pubs are an early indicator of a town on the make, this is a very good sign. Nate and Cory have lots of enthusiasm. They bring lots of expertise. Bar Cava is building on a formula that’s worked in a bunch of places. A long, deep building with beautiful old brick walls, a long counter and tables along the edges. Good food. Good wines. A great chef. Visit Bar Cava while you can still get a seat! You’ll love it. If you wait a while, you’ll still get in but you may have to wait for a seat.

Natural gas odors detected downtown MARTINEZ, Calif. – Many throughout the downtown noticed the smell of natural gas late last week. The possible cause? An oil truck carrying the additive that gives natural gas its odor. Shell Martinez Refinery released a statement March 3 that Shell crews investigated both the refinery and the downtown overnight, but could not detect the odors reported by the community. Despite their lack of findings, the refinery apologized to its neighbors who were impacted March 2 by the strong odor, and acknowledged the smell may have come from a truck they offloaded that carried natural gas additives. “Around 12:30 (p.m.) yesterday afternoon, we were offloading a truck carrying the additive that gives natural gas its dis-

tinctive smell and some was drained into a bucket. Our employees took swift corrective action to stop the odor. “Later in the afternoon we received calls that an odor persisted in the community. We drove through town, reviewed plant operations and searched throughout the plant but did not find a source of an odor. We took the added steps of monitoring for natural gas odors in town throughout the night and into the morning hours.” The release also stated there were no natural gas leaks at the refinery, and no health impacts to the community. Residents are encouraged to call the Shell hotline at (925) 313-3777 or (925) 313-3601 during off-work hours with any questions or feedback. ###

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Campbell: ‘When is enough, enough’ on Pine Meadow? Dear Editor, I have closely followed the Pine Meadow Golf Course development. I follow Friends of Pine Meadow Facebook and articles and letters in the local newspapers and on social media. I am now aware to the omissions and selected material presented by Friends of Pine Meadow on social media.

In January, the City Council found that decades ago, the property was improperly/illegally zoned Permanent Open Space. I trust the decision of the Council and believe it was an informed, deliberate decision to correct a mistake of decades ago. Why are Friends of Pine Meadow asking that the Council decision be re-

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scinded and studied further? When is enough, enough? I have seen nothing that shows the owners presented false, untrue information. In fact the presentation to the Council shows everything the owner’s daughter has argued from the beginning is TRUE. But, to me the most important fact of all was that in March 1974, there was a

City- wide election that voted down the proposal to purchase Pine Meadow for open space. I believe when the citizens voted “No” to purchasing the property for open space, then that should stand. I find Friends of Pine Meadow, in discounting or giving no importance to the vote of the people, arrogant and insulting at the very least.

beautiful subdivision they proposed (though I really like the idea of Senior Housing). I view the request to rescind the Council’s decision nothing but harassment. How much more do you expect of the family and developer? Move on to other causes Friends of Pine Meadow – enough! – Kathie Campbell

Fire Marshall on fire extinguisher use Fire extinguishers are helpful for immediate use on small fires. It’s important to understand that with proper training and education, fire extinguishers can save lives and property. Below you will read about how to choose the proper fire extinguisher, how to use it, and how to keep it maintained. Remember, always call 911 before you use a fire extinguisher. There are five primary types of fire extinguishers, each designed to put out different kinds of fires. • Class A: For use with ordinary materials like cloth, wood and paper. Often found in homes and businesses; • Class B: For use with combustible and flammable liquids like grease, gasoline, oil and oil-based paints. Often found in homes and businesses; • Class C: For use with elec-

trical equipment like appliances, tools, or other equipment that is plugged in. Often found in homes and businesses; • Class D: For use with flammable metals. Often found in factories; • Class K: For use with vegetable oils, animal oils and fats in cooking appliances. Often found in commercial kitchens (restaurants, cafeterias, catering businesses). When to use a fire extinguisher • Have I alerted others in the building that there’s a fire? • Has someone called the fire department? • Am I physically able to use a fire extinguisher? • Is the fire small and contained in a single object (like a pan or a wastebasket)? • Am I safe from the fire’s

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Thompson condemns ban The mark of sustainable forestry.

The owners and developer have met everything required of them by the city. I attended community meetings on this development and it was obvious that they solicited from the public as much comment as possible. No one’s free speech was stifled; to the contrary it was encouraged. What more do you want out of them? Let them build the

Rep. Mike Thompson (CA05) released the following statement about the President’s executive order banning Muslims and refugees from entering the United States: “This newest ban is just as dangerous and reckless as the original. Barring refugees and turning our back on the most vulnerable among us makes it significantly harder to form the sort of coalitions necessary to defeat ISIL. In fact, this order will likely be a prime recruit-

ment tool for terrorists. The President says he wants to keep Americans safe, but his actions put us all in considerable jeopardy.” Thompson previously spoke against the President’s first iteration of the travel ban, and signed an amicus brief in Darweesh, et. Al. v. Trump challenging its legality. What do you think about your representative’s latest release? Email admin@martineztribune.com

toxic smoke? • Do I have a clear escape route? Use a fire extinguisher when all of these questions are answered “yes.” If you’re unsure about whether or not it’s safe to use a fire extinguisher, and for all other situations, alert others, leave the building, and call 911 from a mobile or neighbor’s phone. It is not recommended that children use fire extinguishers. When operating a fire extinguisher, remember the word PASS: • Pull the pin. Hold the extinguisher with the nozzle pointing away from you and release the locking mechanism. • Aim low. Point the extinguisher at the base of the fire. • Squeeze the lever slowly and evenly. • Sweep the nozzle from side-to-side. The importance of fire

extinguisher maintenance: Check fire extinguishers for the following: • Easy access in an emergency: be sure nothing is blocking or limiting your ability to reach it. • The recommended pressure level: many extinguishers have gauges that show when pressure is too high or too low. • Working parts: make sure the can, hoses and nozzles aren’t damaged, dented, or rusted. • Cleanliness: remove any dust, oil, or grease that might be on the outside of the extinguisher. • Guidelines and Maintenance: Extinguishers can be shaken monthly to reduce the risk of the powder inside from hardening, and should be serviced once a year. – Robert Marshall, Fire Marshall, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District

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By BILLY GRAHAM Tribune Content Agency Q: Our pastor gave a sermon recently about how we ought to thank God for everything. But how can we be thankful when bad things happen to us? I’m fighting cancer right now, and I admit I don’t feel very thankful. If anything, I feel angry and depressed. A: Your pastor was right; we should be thankful to God for everything that happens to us, both good and bad. The Bible says, “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).

But is this realistic – or even possible? Yes, it is, once we understand why we should be thankful. Take your situation, for example. Cancer is a terrible disease, and we aren’t called to be thankful for things that are evil. But you can be thankful that God has promised to be with you, even when life isn’t the way you wish it were. We are never alone when we know Christ! God’s promise is true: “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you” (Hebrews 13:5). We also can be thankful for the hope we have because of Jesus Christ. Hopefully you’ll be cured, and you certainly should pray this will happen. But death comes eventually to us all, and

when we know Christ, we know we will be with Him in Heaven forever. Even in life’s hardest times, we have hope. If you have never done so, turn to Christ and ask Him to come into your life. Then thank Him every day that He is with you, and ahead of you is Heaven. Sometimes even life’s hardest times become a blessing, because through them we discover God’s love for us. The Bible says, “Come near to God and he will come near to you” (James 4:8). 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-

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‘An high priest of good things to come’ By JEFFREY R. HOLLAND NOTE: This is a talk given at the October 1999 General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. On those days when we have special need of heaven’s help, we would do well to remember one of the titles given to the Savior in the epistle to the Hebrews. Speaking of Jesus”’ more excellent ministry” and why He is “the mediator of a better covenant” filled with “better promises,” this author – presumably the Apostle Paul – tells us that through His mediation and Atonement, Christ became “an high priest of good things to come.” Every one of us has times when we need to know things will get better. Moroni spoke of it in the Book of Mormon as “hope for a better world.” For emotional health and spiritual stamina, everyone needs to be able to look forward to some respite, to something pleasant and renewing and hopeful, whether that blessing be near at hand or still some distance ahead. It is enough just to know we can get there, that however measured or far away, there is the promise of “good things to come.” My declaration is that this is precisely what the gospel of Jesus Christ offers us, especially in times of need. There is help. There is happiness. 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.” It is the very Son of God Himself. In loving praise far beyond Romeo’s reach, we say, “What light through yonder window breaks?” It is the return of hope, and Jesus is the Sun. To any who may be struggling to see that light and find that hope, I say: Hold on. Keep trying. God loves you. Things will improve. Christ comes to you in His “more excellent ministry” with a future of “better promises.” He is your “high priest of good things to come.” I think of newly called missionaries leaving family and friends to face, on occasion, some rejection and some discouragement and, at least in the beginning, a moment or two of homesickness and perhaps a little fear. I think of young mothers and fathers who are faithfully having their families while still in school – or just newly out – trying to make ends meet even as they hope for a brighter financial future someday. At the same time, I think of other parents who would give any earthly possession they own to have a wayward child return. I think of single parents who face all of this but face it alone, having confronted death or divorce, alienation or abandonment, or some other misfortune they had not foreseen in happier days and certainly had not wanted. I think of those who want to be married and aren’t, those who desire to have children

and cannot, those who have acquaintances but very few friends, those who are grieving over the death of a loved one or are themselves ill with disease. I think of those who suffer from sin – their own or someone else’s – who need to know there is a way back and that happiness can be restored. I think of the disconsolate and downtrodden who feel life has passed them by, or now wish that it would pass them by. To all of these and so many more, I say: Cling to your faith. Hold on to your hope. “Pray always, and be believing.” Indeed, as Paul wrote of Abraham, he “against [all] hope believed in hope” and “staggered not … through unbelief.” He was “strong in faith” and was “fully persuaded that, what [God] had promised, he was able … to perform.” Even if you cannot always see that silver lining on your clouds, God can, for He is the very source of the light you seek. He does love you, and He knows your fears. He hears your prayers. He is your Heavenly Father, and surely He matches with His own the tears His children shed. In spite of this counsel, I know some of you do truly feel at sea, in the most frightening sense of that term. Out in troubled waters, you may even now be crying with the poet: It darkens. I have lost the ford. There is a change on all things made. The rocks have evil faces, Lord,

And I am [sore] afraid. No, it is not without a recognition of life’s tempests but fully and directly because of them that I testify of God’s love and the Savior’s power to calm the storm. Always remember in that biblical story that He was out there on the water also, that He faced the worst of it right along with the newest and youngest and most fearful. Only one who has fought against those ominous waves is justified in telling us – as well as the sea – to “be still.” Only one who has taken the full brunt of such adversity could ever be justified in telling us in such times to “be of good cheer.” Such counsel is not a jaunty pep talk about the power of positive thinking, though positive thinking is much needed in the world. No, Christ knows better than all others that the trials of life can be very deep and we are not shallow people if we struggle with them. But even as the Lord avoids sugary rhetoric, He rebukes faithlessness and He deplores pessimism. He expects us to believe! No one’s eyes were more penetrating than His, and much of what He saw pierced His heart. Surely His ears heard every cry of distress, every sound of want and despair. To a degree far more than we will ever understand, He was “a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief.” Indeed, to the layman in the streets of Judea, Christ’s u FAITH: Page 16

Q: Are there people who, for whatever reasons, simply cannot take the leap of faith? I have taken a year-long Bible study course I loved; I have attended churches. I neither believe nor disbelieve in God, but agnosticism is not satisfying. Atheism is, for me, absurd since it asserts what we cannot know, namely that God does not exist. I no longer attend church because I just do not feel what the faithful feel. Yet some of the “faithful” have told me that if I do not believe that I will be eternally damned; I do not accept that judgment either. So, back to my question: are some people congenitally incapable of receiving faith? – From M A: Yes, I think some people are not set up to be religious. For some, this is because they believe religion is irrational and morally corrupt. I spend a lot of time in this column responding to people like them. These are the people who do not really understand the good stories in the news. Others want to believe but they can’t. I do not spend enough time responding to people like you. They are the ones who do not really understand the bad stories in the news. My best advice to you is to learn the word “yet.” Do not say, “I cannot take the leap of faith.” Rather say, “I cannot take the leap of faith … yet.” You are clearly not through with God yet, and God is not through with you yet. Be patient and do not force the issue. The search for faith before you have leaped into it is very much like the search for love before you have fallen into it. I have officiated at the weddings of many brides and grooms who have waited and waited for years to find a soul mate to love. They doubted it would ever happen and then suddenly without warning it did. Faith is about patience more than belief. Remember that you are struggling with the greatest mysteries of human existence. Are we more than just material beings or do we also have a soul? Is goodness rewarded and evil punished? Are we alone in the cosmos? It is not possible to resolve these mysteries at one’s whim. I have often quoted the letter of the German poet Rainer Maria Rilke to a young poet: “I would like to beg you to have patience with everything unresolved in your heart and try to love the questions themselves as if they were locked rooms or books written in a very foreign language. Don’t search for the answers, which could not be given to you now, because you would not be able to live them. And the point is, to live everything. Live the questions now. Perhaps then, someday far in the future, you will gradually, without even noticing it, live your way into the answer.” Sometimes, however, patience is not enough. Some of us need grace — a special and unmerited touch by God — in order to make the leap of faith. God cannot touch us through grace (hesed in Hebrew) unless we are ready to be touched. This was the meaning of God’s words through the prophet Isaiah 55:6: “Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near.” You will know when you have arrived at faith not when you believe things you cannot believe now, but when you see things you cannot see now. My favorite modern man of faith, C.S. Lewis, put it this way: “I believe in Christianity as I believe that the Sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.” I believe in you, dear M. I believe that you are closer to faith than you know and the reason for my confidence in you is the excellence and honesty and depth of your questions. It reminds me of a story from the Hasidic tradition in Judaism where Rabbis are called Rebbes: “The Hasidic rebbe, Simcha Bunim, once went on a walk with his disciples. Along the way, he and his entourage encountered a group of Jews who were engaged in casual conversation. The Rebbe said to his disciples: “Do you see those Jews over there? They’re dead.” The disciples were confused. Finally, one of them spoke up: “What do you mean, dead? They look perfectly alive to me.” “They are dead,” the Rebbe said, “because they have stopped asking questions and searching for the right answers.” The Hasidim walked on, pondering his statement. Finally, one of the bolder disciples approached the Rebbe and asked: “Then how do I know that I am not dead?” The Rebbe turned to him and answered: “Because you asked.” Keep asking. Someday, with God’s grace, you will live your way into the answer. Send QUESTIONS ONLY to The God Squad via email at godsquadquestion@aol.com.

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Alhambra senior Bri Perez dives for a ground ball. (MARK FIERNER / Martinez Tribune)

Young Bulldogs struggle with Campo By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune The defending North Coast Section champion Bulldogs hosted the team they beat in the semi-finals on Tuesday night. But there was a big difference between the team that won last season, and the team that fell in straight sets on March, 7. Only two players on the current team were apart of last year’s magical run, seniors Andrew Olvera and Luqman Abdurrohman. Three times Alhambra beat Campolindo last season. This time around the Cougars were the ones who left victorious. Coach Peter Crowley notes that this season will be a rebuilding year for the program that made consecutive playoff appearances. Campo’s players took control of the match nearly seconds into the start of the competition. The Bulldogs took a very brief 2-1 lead in the match. It lasted for single point. With the lead of future US junior national team player Gage Worsley, the Cougars went on a 7-1 run that caused the Bulldogs to call a time out. They quickly took the opening set by the score of 25-11, with

Benicia scores three times in first inning to beat Bulldogs at home By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune

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Alhambra senior Andrew Olvera is one of only two players returning to the Bulldog volleyball team after the NCS title winning season last year. Olvera and the Bulldogs lost 3-0 to Campolindo on March 7, 2017.

their whole starting unit being pulled early on to make way for some of the second string. The second string didn’t miss a beat, and continued the one-sided nature of the contest. It was quite clear that this Bulldog team didn’t have the same experience level their predecessors did. All the same there were still some bright spots. Sophomore Wyatt Hammer reeled off a few kills, and Crowley speaks very highly of the first-year player. He along with fellow sophomore

Morgan Wilson in the middle of the court did well to contest the Campo hitters. The level of quality the Cougars presented was just too much to cope with. In the second set the Cougars cruised to a huge 25-6 win that included a 16-1 run that spanned the whole set. The performance was forgettable, but the heart the team showed despite the fact they were losing was admirable. At no time did the players hang their heads. And with that show of pride they continued to make strides.

In the third set, the Bulldogs put up their best set of the night. The starting unit didn’t enter the contest until late on, but the Bulldogs did manage to hold a brief lead in set three. A block from Hammer and an ace by junior Tyler Caspar put Alhambra up 5-1 early on. Campo caught up and erased the lead almost instantly, but there was fight from the Bulldogs. Alhambra did well to keep the set competitive, but the quality the visitors possess they eventually were defeated.

It only took a half inning of less than perfect execution to doom the Bulldogs on Tuesday afternoon against Benicia. The Panthers scored three times in the opening frame of their 3-0 win on March 7, and that was really all they needed against Alhambra right-hander Cole Gifford. Truth be told, the junior settled in and threw his second complete game of the season in the loss. But he had little help from the offense as senior duo Lucas Abbas and Cole Eigenhuis shut them down. But the damage was done by the time the Bulldogs got up to the plate to take their first at bats. An error off the bat of Ian Phillips on the very first pitch of the game set the tone. He was moved over when shortstop Joey Daini singled to right. Phillips was driven in by Steve Urias, and Daini was driven in by senior Kyle Galiza.

Urias was driven in on a fielder’s choice by Elijah Birdsong, and with three runs across the plate, Abbas was in a position to challenge the Bulldogs before even stepping foot on the mound. With the size of Knowles Field, the pitchers always have an advantage when it comes to how they can pitch. That has benefited the pitching-rich Bulldogs in the past, but has also hurt them at times as well. So far this season the Bulldogs have scored five runs in three games at home, which you can live with when they shutout their opponents. But on an afternoon when they have to battle back from the first at bat, it was always going to be a tough climb. Only Jordyn Eglite managed a two-hit performance for the Bulldogs, but perhaps the most frustrating thing about the team’s five-hit performance was how often they got on base with less than two outs, and couldn’t do a thing. u BENICIA: Page 10

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His first appearance of the season against Alameda, Gifford went four innings, but he didn’t allow a hit, or a run in the outing. He did walk three, but none came around to score in the 2-0 victory. However his masterpiece of the season so far was the complete game victory over Novato on Feb. 28.

In the victory, Gifford went the distance, only allowing a single hit, while striking out six hitters. The junior was so in control that he went 4 1/3 innings without giving up a hit. The visiting Hornets from Novato were baffled by the junior’s array of pitches, and couldn’t touch anything he threw. On the season, Gifford has only allowed

two earned runs in his three appearances, and is looking ready to back up last year’s strong performance as a sophomore on varsity. Gifford is in his second year on the varsity boys baseball team. 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, March 4, 2017. TUESDAY "A" DIVISION WON

LOST

Games Played

THE PLAYERS

0.692

BOCCE HUNKS

0.690

DOUBLE SHOT

0.643

BOCCE BY TATE

0.548

SEASONED PACK

0.357

SHOCK TREATMENT

0.357

0.205

144

0.500

288

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ROLLIN STONZ

0.857

D.A.L.

0.667

BELLA BOCCE

0.538

BALLS TO THE WALLS

0.462

PELOTAS CALIENTE

0.381

CHEW BOCCE

0.357

WHAT A BIOCCE

0.238

144

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288

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Bulldog tennis falls to Dons in opener By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune Alhambra’s boys tennis team started off their preseason on a solid note, going 2-2 against some future league opponents. Despite the restructuring of the league, the Bulldogs will continue to face up against some of their past foes. The first official league match was played on March 7 against Acalanes. Leading off at the number one singles position was Nick Atencio. As always, Atencio drew a tough competitor and lost 2-6 1-6. He played all out tennis, according to coach Sarah Gallagher. “Nick never holds back or tries to play safe he always gives his all and is in every point,” she said. Number two player Tyler Zancanelli lost 0-6, 0-6. It was just not his day. Gallagher added, “just the way tennis goes sometimes.” Number three singles player Nick Borov played the match of the day for the Bulldogs. Borov made the move up from doubles last year and made a statement as a first

year singles player in an excellent match. In the first set he stayed with his opponent game for game and brought it to 4-5. Borov battled but lost 4-6. Into the second set, the match went similar to the first set. Borov was fighting hard, winning great points, unleashing some really strong serves. “Nick was very focused and played very confidently - great tennis,” Gallagher said. “He ended up losing the second set 4-6 but it was so close. Really an impressive match.” In the number four singles spot, Jason Young lost 2-6, 2-6. But the match was much closer than the score. “Jason has always been a solid player with an almost effortless grace to his game but this season he is bringing a command,” Gallagher said of her player. “[Young has] a new confidence and he is playing some of the best tennis yet. Really fun to watch!” Number five singles player Tyler Surges lost 1-6, 1-6, but not without a fight. “Tyler is the comeback player,” Gallagher said. “Never gives up and stays in it to win. Did not happen today but it is never

over until it is really over with Tyler.” Ab Asefi, a second year player, followed in the sixth spot in his first year in singles play. He had a long match indicating it was a fight. Asefi lost 2-6, 2-6, but a lot of good rallies and points. In doubles action, the Bulldogs are still trying to sort out their pairings. Number one pair Oliver Wells and Tristan Ferrer lost 1-6,1-6. The duo were playing together for the first time, making it difficult to figure things out. But they played hard and made a much more experienced team have to work to win The second duo was made up of Michael Morrill and Jackson Gilliam, both first year players and also playing together for the first time played a very good match. The duo ended up losing 1-6, 2-6, a respectable score against a much more seasoned team. The third duo is made up of senior Gabe Arditti and junior Mason Yaeger. The two played very competitively, according to Gallagher, and played very well as a team but could not pull out a win today

Perez named preseason All-American by MaxPreps By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune She’s already been named as one of the finalists for the Junior US Women’s National Softball Team, so what else could Briana Perez do to set up her exciting senior season? Be named to the MaxPreps 2017 Preseason All-American Team, for starters. Perez was the only player in the entire North Coast Section to garner the honor, and was one of 10 California-based players. Perez’ future UCLA teammate Holly Azevedo was also named to the team. For the fourth time in her four-year career with Alhambra Perez will be named an All-American by MaxPreps, an honor that the UCLA-signee will have earned whole-heartedly. In her junior season she hit a whopping .613 (her highest total as a Bulldog) all the while driving in 40+ RBIs for the second straight season, and stealing 20+ bases for the third year. Perez, a two-time league MVP, and her teammates will take a shot for their third North Coast Section title this season, after having claimed the Division II title in each of their first three seasons at Alhambra.

MARK FIERNER / Martinez Tribune

Alhambra senior Bri Perez was named to MaxPreps’ Preseason All-American team for the fourth time in her career with Alhambra. The senior will join her sister Kylee at UCLA next fall.

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Abbas allowed seven base runners in his five innings of work, but of those seven, five reached base with less than two outs. The senior for the Panthers managed to evade danger with less-than overpowering stuff. He only struck out four Alhambra hitters on the afternoon. However only two hitters reached third base, and only one did so with less than two outs, which restricted coach

Ray Stokes from playing small ball to drive in the run, something he has shown a propensity to do early on this season. Even when they caught a break they couldn’t score. Eglite laced a triple to right field that just managed to clip the right-field wall, avoiding the groundrule double. With Eglite on third base, clean-up hitter Zach Schuler struck out looking. A one-out walk by Garrett Swartz in

the sixth inning was wasted when the junior was picked off first base. Andrew Costa proceeded to strike out soon thereafter to kill the rally. The Bulldogs went down quietly in the seventh inning to lock in their second loss of the season, and broke their twogame winning streak against the team across the bridge. The Bulldogs last fell to Benicia in 2014. They were shutout then, too, 1-0.

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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 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

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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 Development 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

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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; Diandra 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. 2006-0199137-

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00 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 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.

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 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 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

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.

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 registrant 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.

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

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 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

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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. 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. 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. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Gasca Fancy Construction. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 1850 Hughes Dr., Concord, CA 94520. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Juan Carlos Gasca, 1850 Hughes Drive, Concord, CA 94520. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ Juan Carlos Gasca. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on March 1, 2017. File #17-0001363-00 Published: March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Silly Owl Creations. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 690 Magnolia Ct., Brentwood, CA u

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Omarr’s Weekly Astrological Forecast By JERALDINE SAUNDERS Tribune Content Agency ARIES (Mar 21- Apr. 19): Whistle while you work. Mundane tasks won’t seem like such a chore if you try to make a game of them. Competitive endeavors will be right up your alley so long as you enjoy yourself and don’t get too caught up over coming out on top. TAURUS (Apr. 20- May 20): Reach out and touch someone. If the urge strikes you to call on an old friend, don’t hesitate to do it as they’ll likely be glad to hear from you. Don’t let cold feet keep you from pouncing upon a lucrative opportunity. GEMINI (May 21- June 20): Look on the bright side. Rather than getting bogged down in a pointless argument, you may fare better by showing the other party the positive aspects that your viewpoint has to offer. Take advantage of your natural charms. CANCER (June 21- July 22): Priorities come first. Once you’ve cleared your slate of responsibilities, there will be plenty of time for doing your own thing. Your sense of adventure may demand that you stray from the beaten path to find enjoyment. LEO (July 23- Aug. 22): Be the life of the party. While it may not exactly be New Year’s Eve, your bubbling personality will make being around you like a gala event for others. You can say no and someone will feel you’ve done them a favor.

VIRGO (Aug. 23- Sept. 22): Take time to smell the roses. You shouldn’t get so caught up in performing a task that you ignore a loved one who would like your undivided attention. Find the balance between work and play to make the most of your day.

LIBRA (Sept. 23- Oct. 22.): Put your talents on display. You can draw notice and respect by putting your creativity into overdrive and doing what you do best. You are able to achieve any goal that you set out to conquer using the strength of your imagination. SCORPIO (Oct. 23- Nov. 21): The timing could be all wrong. It may be better to put off a new project or important decision while other events are still in motion. Devoting your time to romantic pursuits could be a worthwhile pastime. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22- Dec. 21): Don’t bite off more than you can chew. As distractions abound, you may find that you are being pulled from one situation to another without getting anything done. Set your priorities in stone and then follow them. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19): Stand by your decisions. Others who try to cast doubt upon your choices may only be serving their own agenda in trying to get you to change your mind. Take gossip with a grain of salt and use only trusted sources to gather facts. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 18): Answer the call. When it falls to you to pick up the slack in an important situation, rise to the occasion and make the most of it. Even if you are delving into unfamiliar territory, know that there are others who believe in you. PISCES (Feb. 19- Mar. 20): Never say never. A new acquaintance or startling revelation could completely change one of your long-standing opinions. It may just be that you’ve grown wiser and you don’t see the world the same way now as you did ten years ago. (c) 2017 TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

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5 Shoptalk 6 Treats as persona non grata 7 D.C. figure 8 Realization often preceded by “Whew!” 9 Charlatans 10 Hardly gloss over 11 Still-life subject 12 Swallowed one’s pride 13 Rodgers and Hart title lyric that precedes “I get no dizzy spells” 18 Roadside warning 20 James Brown memoir 24 Inclusive pronoun 25 Quartet member 29 One way to lighten the mood 32 Word before or after name 35 Key of Dvorak’s “New World Symphony”: Abbr. 37 Before 38 They can’t be beaten 40 Get Wired again 43 Fight in the sticks 44 Fred Astaire, by birth 48 President Francois Hollande’s

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94513; P.O. Box 116, Brentwood, CA 94513. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Debby Moore, P.O. Box 116, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ Debby Moore. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on March 2, 2017. File #17-0001399-00 Published: March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Accelera Motors. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 3503 San Pablo Dam Rd., El Sobrante, CA 94803; 3524 Miflin Ave., El Sobrante, CA 94803. The business is hereby registered by the fol-

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lowing owner(s): Mario A. Paucar, 3524 Miflin Ave., El Sobrante, CA 94803. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ Mario A. Paucar. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Feb. 22, 2017. File #17-0001210-00 Published: March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2017. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): LINDA’S PLACE. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 409 MAINE AVE, RICHMOND, CA 94804; P.O. BOX 1664, RICHMOND, CA 94802. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Ekeba Dixon-Durio, 5100 UNION MINE DR, ANTIOCH, CA 94531. This

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business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ EKEBA DIXON-DURIO. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on March 7, 2017. File #17-0001518-00 Published: March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2017.

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fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ Pasani Azimi. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on Feb. 23, 2017. File #17-0001248-00 Published: March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2017.

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ident. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on March 7, 2017. File #17-0001520-00 Published: March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2017.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): The Proposal Project. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 535 Treyburn Circle, San Ramon, CA 94583. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Pasani Azimi, 535 Treyburn Circle, San Ramon, CA 94583. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Queen Clean Outs LLC. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 2950 Buskirk Ave, Suite 300, Walnut Creek, CA 94597. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Queen Clean Outs LLC, 2950 Buskirk Ave, Suite 300, Walnut Creek, CA 94597. 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/ Tanya Briggs, Pres-

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Fatima Sakaguchi. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 1251 Monument Blvd, Ste 230, Concord, CA 94520. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Fatima Berenig Mendez Sakaguchi, 1240 Monument Blvd, Apt J7, Concord, CA 94520. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on March 1, 2017. /s/ Fatima Mendez Sakaguchi. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The Name(s) of the Business(es): Intersection Company. The Street Address of Principal Place of Business is 5112 Crestfield Dr, San Ramon, CA 94582. The business is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Emiko Tanabe, 5112 Crestfield Dr, San Ramon, CA 94582. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on NA. /s/ Emiko Tanabe. Statement filed with the Contra Costa County Clerk Recorder on March 1, 2017. File #17-0001352-00 Published: March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2017.

now, “Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” How could He do this? How could He believe it? Because He knows that for the faithful, things will be made right soon enough. He is a King; He speaks for the crown; He knows what can be promised. He knows that “the Lord … will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. … For the needy shall not alway[s] be forgotten: the expectation of the poor shall not perish for ever.” He knows that “the Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.” He knows that “the Lord redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.” Forgive me for a personal conclusion, which does not represent the terrible burdens so many of you carry but it is meant to be encouraging. Thirty years ago last month, a little family set out to cross the United States to attend graduate school – no money, an old car, every earthly possession they owned packed into less than half the space of the smallest U-Haul trailer available. Bidding their apprehensive parents farewell, they drove exactly 34 miles up the highway, at which point their beleaguered car erupted. Pulling off the freeway onto a frontage road, the young father surveyed the steam, matched it with his own, then left his trusting wife

and two innocent children – the youngest just three months old – to wait in the car while he walked the three miles or so to the southern Utah metropolis of Kanarraville, population then, I suppose, 65. Some water was secured at the edge of town, and a very kind citizen offered a drive back to the stranded family. The car was attended to and slowly – very slowly – driven back to St. George for inspection – U-Haul trailer and all. After more than two hours of checking and rechecking, no immediate problem could be detected, so once again the journey was begun. In exactly the same amount of elapsed time at exactly the same location on that highway with exactly the same pyrotechnics from under the hood, the car exploded again. It could not have been 15 feet from the earlier collapse, probably not 5 feet from it! Obviously the most precise laws of automotive physics were at work. Now feeling more foolish than angry, the chagrined young father once more left his trusting loved ones and started the long walk for help once again. This time the man providing the water said, “Either you or that fellow who looks just like you ought to get a new radiator for that car.” For the second time a kind neighbor offered a lift back to the same automobile and its anxious little occupants. He didn’t know whether to laugh or to cry at the

plight of this young family. “How far have you come?” he said. “Thirty-four miles,” I answered. “How much farther do you have to go?” “Twenty-six hundred miles,” I said. “Well, you might make that trip, and your wife and those two little kiddies might make that trip, but none of you are going to make it in that car.” He proved to be prophetic on all counts. Just two weeks ago this weekend, I drove by that exact spot where the freeway turnoff leads to a frontage road, just three miles or so west of Kanarraville, Utah. That same beautiful and loyal wife, my dearest friend and greatest supporter for all these years, was curled up asleep in the seat beside me. The two children in the story, and the little brother who later joined them, have long since grown up and served missions, married perfectly, and are now raising children of their own. The automobile we were driving this time was modest but very pleasant and very safe. In fact, except for me and my lovely Pat situated so peacefully at my side, nothing of that moment two weeks ago was even remotely like the distressing circumstances of three decades earlier. Yet in my mind’s eye, for just an instant, I thought perhaps I saw on that side road an old car with a devoted young wife and two little children making the best of a bad situation there. Just

ahead of them I imagined that I saw a young fellow walking toward Kanarraville, with plenty of distance still ahead of him. His shoulders seemed to be slumping a little, the weight of a young father’s fear evident in his pace. In the scriptural phrase his hands did seem to “hang down.” In that imaginary instant, I couldn’t help calling out to him: “Don’t give up, boy. Don’t you quit. You keep walking. You keep trying. There is help and happiness ahead – a lot of it – 30 years of it now, and still counting. You keep your chin up. It will be all right in the end. Trust God and believe in good things to come.” I testify that God lives, that He is our Eternal Father, that He loves each of us with a love divine. I testify that Jesus Christ is His Only Begotten Son in the flesh and, having triumphed in this world, is an heir of eternity, a joint-heir with God, and now stands on the right hand of His Father. I testify that this is Their true Church and that They sustain us in our hour of need – and always will, even if we cannot recognize that intervention. Some blessings come soon, some come late, and some don’t come until heaven; but for those who embrace the gospel of Jesus Christ, they come. Of that I personally attest. I thank my Father in Heaven for His goodness past, present, and future, and I do so in the name of His Beloved Son and most generous high priest, even the Lord Jesus Christ, amen.

u FAITH: Continued from Page 7 career must have seemed a failure, a tragedy, a good man totally overwhelmed by the evils surrounding Him and the misdeeds of others. He was misunderstood or misrepresented, even hated from the beginning. No matter what He said or did, His statements were twisted, His actions suspected, His motives impugned. In the entire history of the world no one has ever loved so purely or served so selflessly – and been treated so diabolically for His effort. Yet nothing could break His faith in His Father’s plan

or His Father’s promises. Even in those darkest hours at Gethsemane and Calvary, He pressed on, continuing to trust in the very God whom He momentarily feared had forsaken Him. Because Christ’s eyes were unfailingly fixed on the future, He could endure all that was required of Him, suffer as no man can suffer except it be “unto death,” as King Benjamin said, look upon the wreckage of individual lives and the promises of ancient Israel lying in ruins around Him and still say then and