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Tribune City Council brings sales tax measure to voters Proposed .50 percent increase to appear on November ballot

Five more dead birds and one chicken were found infected with West Nile Virus in Contra Costa County. See Page 4.

Husband, wife both suffer brain hemorrhage By E. CLARK Martinez Tribune

By DAVID SCHOLZ Martinez Tribune MARTINEZ, Calif. – With the Martinez City Council’s 4-0 formal blessing last week to move forward with placing a .50 percent sales tax for roadwork and street maintenance before the voters on the November 8 General Election ballot, the next step is to approve an afﬁrmative statement for voters to consider. This will come Aug. 17 when the pro-tax statement crafted by Mayor Rob Schroder and Councilmember Lara Delaney, with input from the City Manager’s staff, will be heard and voted on by the full council. Residents writing an opposing statement to the sales tax have until Aug. 24 to submit it to the City Clerk’s ofﬁce. Last week, the council also approved a $50,000 expenditure to cover costs of putting the measure on the ballot and paying for literature. The ballot language for the measure was approved too. Schroder noted that the city cannot actively campaign for TAX: Page 4

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Martinez family stays positive, despite unimaginable tragedy MARTINEZ, Calif. – A Martinez family has undergone one of the worst trials imaginable this year with both a young mother and father suffering brain hemorrhages. Now with surgery looming, friends of the couple are hoping the community will pull together to help the family. It all began Jan. 20 when Matt Trantham, a general contractor and father of two young boys, fell ill at a work site. Matt called his wife Angela and told her he felt dizzy and that his lips were numb. As Angela rushed to his side, others at the job site called 911. By the time the ambulance arrived, Matt was still alert but his speech was slurred, and by the time he arrived at the hospital, he was showing signs of a stroke and in critical condition, with a doctor telling Angela they weren’t sure he was going to survive. Matt was immediately intubated to help him breathe, and a CT scan showed there was bleeding on his brain. Further testing, however, showed no signs of a suspected aneurysm, but instead that the bleeding was coming from deep within his brain. Matt was left completely incapacitated, unable to breathe without assistance, only eating through a feeding tube. He was unable to

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Matt and Angela Trantham, who both experienced brain hemorrhagic strokes this year.

return home, undergoing months of treatment and physical therapy at John Muir Hospital. Then the truly unimaginable happened.

was admitted at John Muir Hospital, just two ﬂoors away from her husband. Luckily, her stroke was far less severe than her husband’s, but still of great concern to her doctors. Angela’s online journal entries tell of her struggle to keep the news from Matt. “PLEASE DO NOT TELL HIM. As far as he knows, I am under the weather and haven’t been able to visit,” she wrote, asking that friends, family and even hospital staff maintain that she was at home with the ﬂu. As April rolled on and with Matt soon transferring to the Centre for Neuro Skills (CNS), a rehabilitation facility in Emeryville, doctors urged Angela to tell her husband she too, was being hospitalized. They felt that should Matt have a negative reaction to the news, it would be safer for him

“It is hard to truly grasp that all of these events have really happened, but they have and life goes on. Time heals all wounds.” – Angela Trantham

On April 10, Matt’s wife, Angela, fell ill with a severe headache. She called a friend who took her to the emergency room, thinking she was suffering from a migraine. One CT scan later and it was revealed Angela, too, had bleeding around her brain and had suffered a stroke, uncannily in the same location of the brain Matt’s stroke had occurred. She

to hear it at the hospital where he could receive immediate care, and a big date was planned. And so 89 days after Matt had ﬁrst been hospitalized, and nine days after his wife’s hospitalization, the two met in Matt’s room, overjoyed to see one another, but hurting as Angela revealed to TRANTHAM: Page 4

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Todd Billeci selected as Chief of Probation MARTINEZ, Calif. – The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors approved the County Administrator’s selection of Todd Billeci to serve as the Chief of Probation. Billeci, who previously was the Assistant County Probation Ofﬁcer, was recognized by the Board of SuperCOURTESY / On File visors for the signiﬁ- Todd Billeci, the new Chief of cant contributions he Probation for Contra Costa has already made to County. the Department, and Supervisors were encouraged by the vision he has to lead the award-winning operation. Billeci has been a member of Contra Costa’s Probation Department for 25 years, and has helped lead PROBATION: Page 3

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Wednesday, Aug. 3 Around 2 a.m., the Berrellesa Street train crossing arms that stop traffic were in disarray. One arm was up while the other was down with no trains around. At 6:14 a.m., a man in a black hat was at the 7 Flags Car Wash on Alhambra Avenue taking items out of trash cans and throwing them around. A transient man was throwing objects at a woman rolling down Berrellesa Street in a motorized scooter around 8:30 a.m. None of the items hit her. If he was any worse at throwing he’d be a College Park quarterback.

A man and woman were reportedly getting drunk off Hennessy in the tunnel that is a part of the playground at Rankin Park at 4:40 p.m. At 8:23 p.m., a man associated with a white truck was parked at the marina boat launch “yelling and insulting people passing by.” He was also noted for being aggressive and threatening to commit battery against someone who confronted him about his behavior.

Thursday, Aug. 4 An Ashwood Drive resident reported that the video doorbell to her home was stolen in the night. Knock, knock. Who’s there? If your video doorbell was still here you would know; also, I wouldn’t have had to knock.

Friday, Aug. 5 At 2:27 p.m., a man in a brown shirt was waving a four inch knife around while

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yelling and screaming downtown on Castro Street. A man described as dirty, thin, disoriented and long-haired was wandering in and out of yards along Sweetwater Drive barefoot, though carrying his shoes. This was not me; I do not have long hair.

Saturday, Aug. 6 At 1:54 a.m., a pack of five cars were parked in the Alhambra High School parking lot that is next to Knowles Field. People outside the vehicles were reportedly talking loudly. Look, I get that school starts up again soon but you do not need to be this early for class. At 8:20 p.m., a woman in a grey shirt was walking along Pacheco Boulevard toward

downtown right by where Foster Freeze (R.I.P.) used to be, yelling, screaming and throwing things. I know one thing, she definitely wasn’t throwing any delicious Foster Freeze food around.

Sunday, Aug. 7 Someone complained about people walking their dogs around the farmers market. At 11:55 p.m., a young woman was sitting at the train station unresponsive to Amtrak employees requesting that she leave. She was noted to have been staring at a wall.

Monday, Aug. 8 A group of people yelling was observed on Mellus Street at 3:13 a.m.. The exclamations were described

as loud and possibly coming from a fight. At 8:23 a.m., an intruder intruded on a yard on Lakeside Court throwing the door entry mats around. This anarchist was said to have been at the same residence before, breaking fence boards and plumbing. A blond haired man who was possibly wearing sunglasses was dumping trash on the side of the Family Dentistry building on Alhambra Avenue at 11:20 a.m. Around 6:30 p.m., a woman who appeared to be on drugs was stumbling down Green Street. A man was reported to have been swinging a shirt around and yelling at passersby near the Golden Vintage liquor store on Alhambra Avenue.

A quick look at who’s entered the local political arena By DAVID SCHOLZ Martinez Tribune MARTINEZ, Calif. – The deadline is Aug. 12 for candidates to formally file papers for the General Election this November, and races are now setting up for seats on both the Martinez City Council and the Martinez Unified School District Board. In the case of the seats for the City Council, the deadline will be extended until Aug. 17 because one of the two incumbents, AnaMarie Avila Farias who is challenging Federal Glover for his 5th District Supervisor’s Seat, is not able to run for her seat or filing papers for it. Those on the ballot for the council seats are John Stevens and Noralea Gipner. Incumbent Mark Ross and Courtney Masellla-O’Brien have also pulled papers, with Masella-O’Brien public-

ly declaring her intention to run. In the race for City Treasurer, incumbent Carolyn Robinson will be challenged by Charles Martin. However, no opposition has yet stepped forward to challenge City Clerk Richard Hernandez. Four are vying for three seats on the school board, including Evelyn Centeno and incumbents Jonathan Wright, Kathleen McLaughlin, and John L. Fuller. In the Contra Costa County Board of Education Area 3 race, Daniel Gomes has filed papers while two other contenders, Leon Sloan and Vikki Janeen Chavez had only pulled papers as the Martinez Tribune went to press. Unless latecomers enter the race by Friday’s filing deadline, the Ward 2 seat on the Contra Costa County Community College Board will go to incumbent Vicki Gordon, who would run unopposed.

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 Sierra Hull, 33, was arrested July 31 for warrants or holds only. n Brian Yerman, 41, was arrested Aug. 2 for alleged possession of controlled substances for sale and transportation of controlled substance for sale. n Jesse Ortega, 29, was arrested Aug. 3 on warrants or holds only. n Tyler Lewis, 31, was arrested Aug. 3 on warrants or holds only. n Maria Farias, 38, was arrested Aug. 3 for alleged DUI alcohol/drugs and DUI/with BAC greater than .08. n Deennal White, 45, was arrested Aug. 3 on warrants or holds only. n April Coats, 35, was arrested Aug. 5 for alleged burglary. n Camile MacFarlane, 45, was arrested Aug. 5 for allegedly being drunk in public. n Nicolas West, 26, was arrested Aug. 5 on intoxicated in public charges. n Eric Perkins, 28, was arrested Aug. 6 for allegedly giving false information to a police officer. n Kim Hirshfield, 48, was arrested Aug. 6 for allegedly trespassing. n Christian Sharkey, 19, was arrested Aug. 7 for the alleged manufacture, import, sale, etc., of metal knuckles. n Eduardo Ramirez, 26, was arrested Aug. 7 for alleged revocation of probation, failure to appear, resisting/obstructing/ delaying a police officer, driving with a license suspended for drunk driving, and DUI alcohol with BAC greater than .08. n Ryan Sikes, 34, was arrested Aug. 7 for driving while his license was allegedly suspended for refusal or excessive blood alcohol content. n Duell Tapia, 27, was arrested Aug. 8 for alleged possession of drug paraphernalia. n Steven Cantalini, 38, was arrested Aug. 8 for alleged vandalism. n Darrell Kloss, 37, was arrested Aug. 9 on failure to appear, driving with license suspended, failing to provide evidence of financial responsibility, and speeding greater than 55 miles per hour charges.

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Pedestrian killed on Plan for new County Administration building in the works; options still unclear Port Chicago Highway MARTINEZ, Calif. – Downtown Martinez will be in for a major overhaul in the near future, says Supervisor Federal Glover. “The County is looking to replace our administration building and we prefer to remain in the downtown area.” The process began with a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for architects, engineers and other professionals to help County staff evaluate alternatives for a new administration building to replace the one at 651 Pine St. County staff is planning to bring contracts to the Board of Supervisors “very soon,” according to an Aug. 9 press release. Once the appropriate professionals are under contract, County staff will begin to evaluate sites in the downtown for possible re-

placement of 651 Pine St. Part of that planning process will include analysis of the old jail complex for potential adaptive reuse and will include opportunities for stakeholder input. “The County values historic resources and we have shown a commitment to preserve structures when feasible,” said Glover, including the rebuilding of the Veterans Memorial Hall as part of building the District Attorney’s office and the $20 million rehabilitation of the County Finance building next to the jail complex. Results of the analysis will be presented to the Board of Supervisors, along with the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) that was prepared earlier this year. Certification of the EIR is necessary to support any of the options for the jail complex from reuse to

partial demolition of the newer addition to full demolition. Considerations of the EIR and options for the jail complex are expected to reach the Board later this year. Chief Assistant County Administrator Eric Angstadt is coordinating the process for the update of the Capital Facilities Plan and the new Administration Building project. Questions about the process or timing should be directed to him at (925) 335-1085. “I’ve been getting input from Martinez officials and interested citizens,” said Glover, who’s 5th District includes Martinez, the county seat. “At this point, we are open to almost anything. The County expects to hear from residents and other stakeholders – including residents, the City and the Courts – throughout this planning process.”

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the Department through major changes in how probation, pre-trial supervision and parole services are delivered in California. County Administrator David Twa praised Billeci for his exceptional service during his stint as Interim Chief following the retirement of former County Probation Officer Philip Kader at the end of March. “Todd will be a great addition to the County’s leadership team,” Twa said. “He will further the innovative approaches and programs already a hallmark of the Contra Costa County Probation Department.” Billeci was selected as one of five semi-finalists for the position from a national recruitment that resulted in 272 applicants. The selection committee included the Honorable Presiding Judge Steven

Austin and Honorable Supervising Juvenile Judge Thomas Maddock, both from the Superior Court of Contra Costa County. Billeci was appreciative of the opportunity to lead the Department that has been the mainstay of his public safety career. “I’m pleased to be able to lead such a high quality team of professionals in Contra Costa County, whose role in keeping communities safe is often overlooked,” Billeci noted. “Probation staff plays a vital role in the network of public safety, and I look forward to continuing and enhancing our ability to provide the best community service possible.” In Contra Costa County, the Probation Department supervises adults placed on Probation as well as individuals being re-

leased from prison and being placed on Post Release Community Supervision (PRCS). In the juvenile justice system, the Probation Department operates the Juvenile Hall located in Martinez and Orin Allen Rehabilitation Facility located in Byron, supervises juveniles placed on probation, and provides a wide range of in-home and support services aimed at keeping at-risk kids out of custody whenever possible. Last month, the Board of Supervisors recognized the Probation Department by designating the week of July 17-23, 2016, as the official week to recognize the professional achievements of the probation, pretrial and parole supervisors. Billeci officially began his post as Chief of Probation on Wednesday, Aug. 10.

Cause of collision, fault under investigation

On person is dead and another under investigation after an automobile struck a pedestrian Monday morning. At 7:42 a.m. Aug. 8, 2016, Concord Police received a report of a vehicle/pedestrian collision at the intersection of Pacheco Street and Port Chicago Highway. Patrol and on-duty traffic unit officers, as well as fire and medical personnel responded to the scene. Upon arrival, officers found a 55-year-old Concord man suffering from severe injuries. Medical aid was rendered to the injured pedestrian, and he was transferred to a local hospital where he was declared deceased. The 65-year-old driver involved in the incident remained at the scene and, according to officials, fully cooperated with the police investigation. Preliminary investigation indicated the involved vehicle, a silver Kia minivan, was northbound on Port Chicago Highway as the pedestrian was crossing the highway at Pacheco Street. The cause and fault of the collision is still under investigation. Neither drugs nor alcohol appear to have been a factor in the collision. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to call traffic investigator Lee Lawrence at (925) 671-5097.

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Weather, Astronomical & Tides Friday, Aug. 12

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Moonrise / Moonset 5:19 p.m. / 3:40 a.m. (FD)

Moonrise / Moonset 6:07 p.m. / 4:37 a.m. (FD)

Moonrise / Moonset 6:53 p.m. / 5:39 a.m. (FD)

Moonrise / Moonset 6:53 p.m. (PD) / 5:39 a.m.

Moonrise / Moonset 7:36 p.m. (PD) / 6:44 a.m.

Moonrise / Moonset Moonrise / Moonset 3:34 p.m. / 1:59 a.m. (FD) 4:27 p.m. / 2:47 a.m. (FD) High Tides 10:51 a.m. (3.77 ft) 9:37 p.m. (5.25 ft)

High Tides 11:48 a.m. (4 ft) 10:27 p.m. (5.41 ft)

High Tides 12:38 p.m. (4.27 ft) 11:15 p.m. (5.64 ft)

High Tides 1:22 p.m. (4.46 ft)

High Tides 12:02 a.m. (5.81 ft) 2:02 p.m. (4.63 ft)

High Tides 12:48 a.m. (5.91 ft) 2:38 p.m. (4.79 ft)

High Tides 1:34 a.m. (5.97 ft) 3:12 p.m. (4.92 ft)

Low Tides 4:37 a.m. (.89 ft) 3:18 p.m. (2.40 ft)

Low Tides 5:31 a.m. (.59 ft) 4:21 p.m. (2.53 ft)

Low Tides 6:19 a.m. (.36 ft) 5:20 p.m. (2.53 ft)

Low Tides 7 a.m. (.16 ft) 6:13 p.m. (2.46 ft)

Low Tides 7:38 a.m. (.03 ft) 7:03 p.m. (2.30 ft)

Low Tides 8:14 a.m. (-0.03 ft) 7:51 p.m. (2.07 ft)

Low Tides 8:48 a.m. (-0.07 ft) 8:39 p.m. (1.80 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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Five more dead birds, chicken contract West Nile

The Contra Costa Mosquito & Vector Control District confirmed Wednesday that five more dead birds and one chicken tested positive for West Nile virus. The birds were found in Antioch, Alamo, Brentwood, Concord and Orinda. The chicken is from Holland Tract, near Knightsen. “Taking precautions against mosquito bites wherever you are is important,” said Steve Schutz, Ph.D., scientific program manager with the District. “While we are not surprised at the level

of West Nile virus activity at this, the peak of the West Nile virus season, our surveillance system is clearly working to illustrate where the hot spots may exist. We have elevated our surveillance and control in these areas to alleviate risk of disease transmission and ask that residents take proper precautions against mosquitoes and their bites.” Currently, there are no adult mosquito fogging events scheduled. Visit the District’s website to learn of all West Nile virus activity in Contra

Costa County this year, or to receive automatic adult mosquito fogging notifications should they be scheduled. Residents are urged to help reduce their risk of contracting mosquito-borne diseases by following these guidelines: • Dump or drain standing water. Mosquitoes can’t begin their lives without water. • Defend yourself – use repellents containing DEET, Picaridin, or Oil of Lemon Eucalyptus. • Avoid being outdoors when mosqui-

toes are present, typically dawn and dusk. • Maintain neglected swimming pools. Just one can produce more than 1 million mosquitoes and affect people up to five miles away. Report dead birds to the state hotline: 1-877-968-2473 or by visiting the California Department of Public Health’s website. All reports are crucial. Since 2005, 55 people in Contra Costa County have been diagnosed with West Nile virus. In 2006, two people died from the disease.

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the measure, but it can put out information about it. The proposed .50 percent sales tax, projected to generate $2.1 million annually, must be approved by two-thirds of city voters. If approved in November, this tax would take effect in April 1, 2017, on retail sales in the City of Martinez, and would expire in 15 years.

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Matt that she was also sick. “It was indeed a beautiful hour, evoking the memory of a much happier September day in Gualala 17 years ago. Sickness and health, indeed,” Angela’s older brother wrote of their meeting, reminiscing over the couple’s wedding day.

“On the lighter side, they were quite a spectacle, Angela in her finest hospital gown, Matt sporting his new Warriors jersey, Matt in bed and Angela hopping out of her wheelchair into his bed, both hooked up to multiple monitors, both with nurse attendants watching the

monitors carefully for any sign of upset.” A few days later, Matt was transferred to CNS as his wife remained at John Muir. Angela was finally discharged April 25, with a new set of prescriptions she’ll likely have to renew for the rest

of her life. Though amazingly, throughout the ordeal that began with the new year, Angela has been able to stay positive, as evidenced by her many journal entries. “The reality of our new lives is starting to settle in and I have to admit it, it is pretty jarring,” she wrote. “None of this feels real – sometimes I feel like it is all a dream. It is hard to truly grasp that all of these events have really happened, but they have and life goes on. Time heals all wounds. These wounds will heal, we will learn our new normal and I look forward to much, much happier and carefree days in our future.” Due to insurance issues, Matt’s inpatient care at CNS ended, and on June 30, he came home for the first time since his stroke more than five months earlier. He was approved for continued day treatment, however, and goes

to CNS five days a week, continuing to get the therapy he greatly needs. But it does mean more time away from home, and an apartment closer to the treatment facility. And, after having received a second opinion from neurosurgeons at UCSF and learning his chances of having another stroke are very high, Matt has decided to undergo “an incredibly risky” surgery Monday, Aug. 15. According to the family’s journal, the procedure will not return Matt to his former condition, but it will reduce the risk of him having another debilitating stroke. Meanwhile, with two young boys to raise and both Matt and Angela unable to return to work, times have been doubly tough for the Trantham family. “Before the stroke, the Matt we know and love was a stubborn and independent Matt. A lot of that ties into his impulsiveness and wanting to be

able to do things on his own. It is a learning process for him to remember that he can’t and that as much as it bugs him, it is okay to ask for and use the help offered,” Angela wrote about his treatment. And while they’ve never asked for help, the Trantham family sure could use all the love and support from community they can get. A PayPal account has been set up for the family, and donations can be made at www. paypal.me/TEAMMATT. A GoFundMe campaign was also set up by family friends, and can be viewed at www.go fundme.com/tranthamfamily. For those that wish to donate by check, visit or mail checks to Bank of the West, 1969 Diamond Boulevard, Concord, CA 94520 (checks payable to Angela Trantham; reference TEAM MATT). Angela also provides regular updates on the family at www.caringbridge.org (search Matt Trantham). “Sitting with Matt, a different Matt, me with a foggy head, wondering what the future holds – it is very sobering. But … the fact that he is here, we are together, we are laughing with him and that he continues to improve – that is what I focus on and I am thankful for,” Angela wrote. “… The amount of love and support we continue to receive leaves me speechless. Thank you to all of you for watching out for our boys and taking such good care of them. It takes a little less worry off of me, knowing that they are loved by so many. The boys continue to do well and amaze me with their strength and grace during this difficult time. We remain hopeful, we remain strong and we remain filled with love … this bump in the road cannot break us.”

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Datebook Friday, Aug. 12 Fridays on the Main When: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12 Where: Main Street, downtown Martinez. Details: Car cruise & show, live music. Cost: Free Info: www.fridaysonthemain.com

Saturday, Aug. 13 Big Bag of Books Sale! When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 13 Where: Martinez Library, 740 Court St. (lower level), Martinez. Details: For $5, fill a grocery sack with books you choose from a huge selection. All proceeds support library programs. Sponsored by Friends of the Martinez Library. FOML members are admitted at 10 a.m. Info: (925) 229-1959 Moonlight Hike When: 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13 Where: Carquinez Regional Shoreline. Meet at Port Costa staging area on Carquinez Scenic drive east of Crockett. Details: Night owls will enjoy a moonlight hike led by naturalist Kevin Dixon. Dixon and the group will stroll the George Miller Trail overlooking Carquinez Strait with its maritime traffic. Cost: Free Info: (510) 544-2750

Sunday, Aug. 14 Sunday Farmers Market When: Sunday, Aug. 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Estudillo and Main streets, Martinez. Details: Year-round market offers fresh fruits and vegetables and other farmgrown/home-made foods and wares. Cost: Free to peruse; price of goods varies. Info: www.pcfma.com

Monday, Aug. 15 Diablo Women’s Chorale Auditions When: 6:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15 Where: Saint Matthew Lutheran Church, 399 Wiget Lane, Walnut Creek. Details: Any woman with choral experience, music-reading ability and a love of good music and

spirited company is encouraged to audition. The group rehearses Monday evenings from 7-9 p.m. at Saint Matthew’s, and performs in two major concerts per year, as well as several other smaller performances per year. Info: To schedule an audition, call Nancy at (925) 8995050, or email diablowomenschorale@gmail.com

Details: Seasonal farmers market now open every Tuesday at CCRMC, offering locally-sourced, healthy food as well as live entertainment. Tables with chairs set up for lunching on site. Info: www.cccfm.org/farmers-market/ccrmc-martinez

Tuesday, Aug. 16

Full Moon Walk When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 18 Where: Meet at parking lot on corner of Alhambra Avenue and Franklin Canyon Road in Martinez (at Alhambra exit off Highway 4). Details: Bring water, a flashlight, warm clothes and binoculars, if you have them. Wear comfortable walking shoes as the trail is steep. Cost: Free Info: www.nps.gov/jomu

National Parks Presentation When: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16 Where: Martinez Library, 740 Court St., Martinez. Details: This program will discuss the history and relevance of the four historic sites operated in close collaboration with various non-profit organizations, by the National Park Service in Contra Costa County: Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site in Danville, John Muir National Historic Site in Martinez, Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial located on the former Concord Naval Weapons Station in Concord, and Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park in Richmond. Stories and pictures from all four sites will be used to help educate and illustrate some of the most nationally significant places right in our own backyard. There will also be a discussion of the National Park Service as a whole and the 2016 celebration of the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the most amazing preservation system in the world. Cost: Free Info: http://ccclib.org Tuesday Farmers Market When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16 Where: Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, 2500 Alhambra Ave., Martinez.

Thursday, Aug. 18

John Muir Land Trust Star Gazing When: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18 Where: Fernandez Ranch (off Highway 4 between Martinez and Hercules) Details: Enjoy an evening walk from 6:30-7:30 p.m., followed by refreshments and telescope viewing from 7:30-9:30 p.m. This is an event in partnership with the Mt. Diablo and East Bay Astronomical Societies and Chabot Space & Science Center. Child-friendly materials will also be available, and a demonstration on how to stargaze with binoculars and the telescope will be included. The evening promises great views of the crescent moon, Saturn and its ring system and the Andromeda Galaxy some 2.3 million light years distant. ADA accessible. Bring blanket and/or chair and flashlight. Budding photographers are encouraged to bring their cameras; photos

may be selected for JMLT’s website. Cost: Free Info: RSVP to (925) 2285460 or www.jmlt.org

Beaver fever ...

Friday, Aug. 20 Fridays on the Main When: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20 Where: Main Street, downtown Martinez. Details: Car cruise & show, live music. Cost: Free Info: www.fridaysonthemain.com Comedy Under the Stars When: 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 (doors open at 7 p.m.). Where: Martinez Waterfront Amphitheater, 115 Tarantino Drive, Martinez. Details: A night of laughs with comedians Dennis Gaxiola, Grant Lyon and Tony Sparks. Proceeds to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Diablo Valley. Cost: $20 Info: www.cococomedy. com

Sunday, Aug. 21 Art in the Park When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 21 Where: Susana Park (Susana and Estudillo streets, Martinez). Details: Arts & crafts, food, drinks, live music and art. Cost: Free admission. Info: martinezarts.org Sunday Farmers Market When: Sunday, Aug. 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Estudillo and Main streets, Martinez. Details: Year-round market offers fresh fruits and vegetables and other farmgrown/home-made foods and wares. Cost: Free to peruse; price of goods varies. Info: www.pcfma.com

Tuesday, Aug. 23

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This beavermobile (for lack of a better term) was a hit scooting around at the 9th annual Beaver Festival on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016. The theme of this year’s free festival was “Ecosystem Engineers,” and featured over 40 environmental exhibits, live music, and lots of fun learning activities for people of all ages. For more information on the Martinez beavers, visit Martinez Beavers.org.

Knit & Crochet Classes When: 6-7:30 Tuesday Aug. 23 Where: Martinez Library, 740 Court St., Martinez. Details: Come and learn more about the art and craft of knitting or crochet at this workshop run by experts. This program is sponsored by the Needle Arts Mentoring Program (a project of the Helping Hands Foundation, Inc.) of the National Needle Arts Association, and is geared toward young people 18 and under. Adults who wish to learn are welcome, but supplied materials may be limited. Cost: Free Info: http://ccclib.org

Tuesday Farmers Market When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23 Where: Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, 2500 Alhambra Ave., Martinez. Details: Seasonal farmers market now open every Tuesday at CCRMC, offering locally-sourced, healthy food as well as live entertainment. Tables with chairs set up for lunching on site. Info: www.cccfm.org/farmers-market/ccrmc-martinez

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One on one computer help A computer docent is at the Martinez Library on Mondays and Tuesdays (formerly on Fridays) to help with computer related questions. Make reservations on Monday for between 3-5 p.m. or 5-7 p.m. Tuesday. Please stop by the reference desk or give the Library a call at (925) 646-9900 for reservations.

Magazines & soft-back books needed! Magazines (and soft back books) are needed at the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, 2500 Alhambra Ave., Martinez. The Auxiliary Volunteers deliver some 150 magazines 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.

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When: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26 Where: Main Street, downtown Martinez. Details: Car cruise & show, live music. Cost: Free Info: www.fridaysonthemain.com

Aug. 29 Where: Martinez Library, 740 Court St., Martinez. Details: Come see the flying creations of John Collins, the World Record holder who wowed Conan O’Brien! Check out his website: www.thePaperAirplaneGuy.com. Cost: Free Info: http://ccclib.org

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Saturday Needle Arts When: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27 Where: Martinez Library, 740 Court St., Martinez. Details: Get hands on instruction from Marilyn, dedicated and talented volunteer, who works with adults and teens of all skill levels. Work on current projects or be inspired to learn a new hobby. All instruction is free and no registration is required. Please bring your own materials. Cost: Free Info: http://ccclib.org

Knit & Crochet Classes When: 6-7:30 Tuesday Aug. 30 Where: Martinez Library, 740 Court St., Martinez. Details: Come and learn more about the art and craft of knitting or crochet at this workshop run by experts. This program is sponsored by the Needle Arts Mentoring Program (a project of the Helping Hands Foundation, Inc.) of the National Needle Arts Association, and is geared toward young people 18 and under. Adults who wish to learn are welcome, but supplied materials may be limited. Cost: Free Info: http://ccclib.org

Sunday, Aug. 28 Sunday Farmers Market When: Sunday, Aug. 28, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Where: Estudillo and Main streets, Martinez. Details: Year-round market offers fresh fruits and vegetables and other farm-grown/ home-made foods and wares. Cost: Free to peruse; price of goods varies. Info: www.pcfma.com

Monday, Aug. 29 The Airplane Guy When: 6:30 p.m. Monday,

Tuesday Farmers Market When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30 Where: Contra Costa Regional Medical Center, 2500 Alhambra Ave., Martinez. Details: Seasonal farmers market now open every Tuesday at CCRMC, offering locally-sourced, healthy food as well as live entertainment. Tables with chairs set up for lunching on site. Info: www.cccfm.org/farmers-market/ccrmc-martinez

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Fridays on the Main When: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2 Where: Main Street, downtown Martinez. Details: Car cruise & show, live music. Cost: Free Info: www.fridaysonthemain.com

Martinis on the Plaza Gala When: 6:30-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 Where: Ignacio Plaza, 525 Henrietta St., Martinez. Details: “Martinez’s most acclaimed social event.” Swing/Rat Pack themed event hosted by the Martinez Chamber of Commerce. Music, food from regional restaurants, martinis. Must be 21 or older. Cost: $70-$600 Info: (925) 228-2345 or https://www.eventbrite.com

Tuesday, Sept. 6 First Responders Appreciation Event When: 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016 Where: Plaza in front of City Hall, 525 Henrietta St., Martinez. Details: Come express your appreciation for those who put their lives on the line to keep us safe. There will be special recognition for families of fallen officers of Martinez, an opportunity to directly thank representatives of Martinez Police Department, Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office, California Highway Patrol, and Contra Costa County Fire; a chance to sign your thanks on a butcher-paper mural or on thank you cards, and lots more. Wear blue to show your support. Cost: Free Info: Recreation Division, (925) 372-3510.

Saturday, Sept. 24 Bay Area Blues Festival When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 Where: Main Street in downtown Martinez (from Alhambra Avenue to Court Street). Details: Blues music on two stages, Arts & Crafts exhibitors, gourmet food booths, local restaurants, community booths, kids activities, a farmers market, craft beer and fine wines, and chalk art. Kids can also purchase chalk to create their own design and have some creative fun. Cost: Free Info: www.bayareabluesfestival.com

Sunday, Sept. 25 Saturday, Sept. 10 Madness on Main Street Car Show When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 Where: Main Street, downtown Martinez Details: The 20th annual Madness on Main Street Car Show will feature over 200 cool cars, trucks and bikes. Cost: Free Info: (925) 228-3577 or www.mainstreetmartinez.org

Bay Area Blues Festival When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 25 Where: Main Street in downtown Martinez (from Alhambra Avenue to Court Street). Details: Blues music on two stages, Arts & Crafts exhibitors, gourmet food booths, local restaurants, community booths, kids activities, a farmers market, craft beer and fine wines, and chalk art.

Operation Backpack needs your help Each year, thousands of homeless and at-risk children in our local communities return to school without the basic supplies they need. With your help, Operation Backpack® is able to provide thousands of backpacks, grade specific school supplies, and a variety of support services to homeless, at-risk and foster children from pre-school to high school levels throughout the Bay Area, Greater Sacramento Area, and Reno regions. Together, we are helping children learn and thrive in school, stay in school, and build a bright future. Participate in Volunteers of America’s Operation Backpack® and help children in need be prepared and excited for their first day of school! See more at: www.voa-ncnn.org/operation-backpack#sthash.mwE6y1eu.dpuf or contact Nicki Marazzani to donate or volunteer: nmarazzani @voa-ncnn.org

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Voice

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Noralea Gipner files papers for Martinez City Council run EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a release sent by Noralea Gipner. Also entering the race this week is attorney Courtney Masella-O’Brien. Look for updates on the candidates in future editions of the Tribune. Noralea Gipner filed her papers to run for Martinez City Council, and said she is running to involve the community in the decision-making process over the next few years.

“Martinez is changing, and as a community we need to make many different decisions about our future,” Gipner said. “The community needs to be involved, and my focus is on bringing together the City Council and the public. We need to make sure everyone has a chance to be involved in planning for Martinez’s future.” A third generation Martinez resident, Gipner graduated from Alhambra High School

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(Class of ‘72), and has started three different successful small businesses in the city: Yankee Clipper, Noralea’s Studio, and Main Street Sweets. She has served on numerous commissions and task forces, and advocated for many different groups throughout the community. Gipner’s campaign has significant support from many leaders throughout the community, including City Councilmember Lara DeLaney, Commissioner Dylan Radke, Contra Costa Community College Board Trustee Tim Farley, Former City Councilmembers Harriett Burt, Ken Dothee, Albert Turnbaugh, and Jim Thelen, and president of Martinez Youth Baseball and

Softball Phil Raines. “Noralea Gipner has always been a very effective advocate for the community, because she stands up for what’s best for Martinez,” said Councilmember DeLaney. “She reaches out to the community and would be a great new voice on our council.” Former Councilmember Burt agreed. “I met Noralea when she was my history student in Junior High School, and I knew even back then that she really cares about connecting people. It’s been such a pleasure to see her progress as a community advocate, business owner, and mother, and she is the community representative we need on the Martinez City Council right now.”

Cassie Campbell, the executive director of the Martinez Early Childhood Center, also is supporting Noralea. “Noralea cares so much about people and Martinez that she never stops working and pushing for our community. She has spent a lifetime serving Martinez, and her transparency and communication skills are exactly what our City Council needs right now.” Gipner has a strong record of service and recognition in the community, including: Chamber of Commerce 2008 Woman of the Year; Martinez Exchange Club (their first female member); City of Martinez Parking Commission; Martinez Early Childhood Center, Board of

Directors; Saint Catherine’s School, School Auction Chair; Martinez Junior High School, Volunteer Coordinator/Principal Selection Committee; Alhambra High School, Curriculum Oversight Committee; Shell Run for Education, Volunteer; Contra Costa Foster Children Program, Volunteer; Martinez Celebrate Cycling and Amgen Tour of California, Volunteer Coordinator. Gipner will be posting more information about her campaign and vision for Martinez’s future to her Facebook page, @ NoraleaG4CityCouncil, including her thoughts on fixing our roads, bringing more business to the downtown, and finding opportunities for the marina.

Aug. 16: ON THIS DATE in 1861, President Lincoln prohibited the states of the Union from trading with the seceding Confederate states. In 1977, music legend Elvis Presley died at his Graceland estate in Memphis, Tennessee, at age 42.

Aug. 18: ON THIS DATE in 1587, the first English child, named Virginia Dare, was born in the New World in modern-day Virginia. In 1961, construction of the Berlin Wall – partitioning the city between Western allies and the Soviet Union – was completed.

Aug. 17: ON THIS DATE in 1807, Robert Fulton’s steamboat Clermont began her first trip up the Hudson River. In 1969, Hurricane Camille killed 248 people when it struck Mississippi’s Gulf coast.

Aug. 19: ON THIS DATE in 1848, the New York Herald reported the discovery of gold in California. In 1934, a plebiscite in Germany approved the vesting of sole executive power in Adolf Hitler.

Aug. 20: ON THIS DATE in 1940, during World War II, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill said of the Royal Air Force, “Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few.” In 1968, the Soviet Union and other Warsaw Pact nations invaded Czechoslovakia to quell a movement toward progressive reforms.

This Week in History By MARK ANDREWS Tribune Content Agency Aug. 15: ON THIS DATE in 1057, King Macbeth of Scotland was slain in battle by the son of fictional King Duncan in a story of revenge that was immortalized for the stage more than 500 years later by William Shakespeare. Macbeth had murdered Duncan 17 years earlier to gain the Scottish throne, as the story goes. In 1969, the Woodstock Music and Art Fair opened on the pastures of an upstate New York dairy farm.

Aug. 21: ON THIS DATE in 1831, former slave Nat Turner led a violent insurrection in Virginia. He was executed after the revolt was quashed. In 1991, a Communist hard-liners’ coup against Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev collapsed in the face of a popular uprising led by Russian Federation President Boris Yeltsin. Answer to last week’s question: This week in 1962, Ringo Starr replaced Pete Best as drummer for the Beatles.

This week’s question: In 1609, Galileo Galilei demonstrated what invention to Venetian lawmakers?

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Sports

Forest Hills swim season comes to a happy ending Forest Hills Swim Team’s regular season came to an end after a very busy weekend of swimming at the three-day Concord City Swim Meet at Cowell Pool on Aug. 5-7 As all of the swimmers enjoyed the ‘50s themed event, over 133 personal best times were earned by the Beavers, many of which qualified them for a spot at this week-

end’s County Swim Meet. Forest Hills finished a very respectable seventh place out of 12 teams in the B division, and eighth place overall in the A division. This year, Forest Hills will be sending 19 swimmers to the big event which will be held Aug. 13-14 at Acalanes High School in Lafayette.

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(Starting from above, clockwise) Forest Hills 6 & under swimmers Landon Floyd, Trey Carter, Wolfie Klinkner and Travis Sylvester smile for a photo; Swimmers take a break to show their spirit with ‘50s themed photobooth props; 11 & 12-year-old swimmers Sofia Drewicke, Mae Cleland, Isabella Cunning and Natalie Keeling take a break in between races; Girls from the 9 & 10-year-old division Kendall Foxworthy, Jayen Ayers, Kayla Welch and Logan Muller have a pep talk before they take to the pool.

Chuck Barberini is a Realtor living in Martinez, specializing in listings, buyers, short sales, REOs & property management. $250 donated to Alhambra High School athletics for every completed transaction

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Sports Martinez Bocce Federation Standings

The Martinez Bocce Federation consists of 235 teams within excess of 500 players participating across 32 different divisions. The courts are located at the Martinez Marina. MBF Standings current as of Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016.

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Martinez Tribune | Aug. 12-18, 2016 “To be a Christian without prayer is no more possible than to be alive without breathing.” – Martin Luther

Faith

The God Squad

A rabbi’s historical Turn to Christ for help in bettering yourself lesson may change perception of election Billy Graham's ‘My Answer'

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Q: I was rummaging through my desk the other day, and I ran across the list of New Year’s resolutions that I’d made this year. I had to laugh, because I haven’t kept a single one of them. Why do we have such a hard time becoming better? – Z.M. A: It’s not wrong to want to become a better person, nor is it wrong to set goals for ourselves – not unless we’re doing it for the wrong reasons or in the wrong ways. The Bible says, “Let us throw off everything that hinders. ... And let us run with perseverance

the race marked out for us” (Hebrews 12:1). Often, however, the goals we set for ourselves (whether at the beginning of a new year or some other time) are unrealistic, or are only wishful thinking. We also don’t develop any plans for reaching them. But we also face a deeper problem: even when our goals are good, and we know how to reach them, we still fail – as you have discovered. Why is this? The reason is because we don’t have the moral and spiritual strength within us to do what’s right. Even the Apostle Paul had to say, “I do not do the good I want to do, but the evil I do not want to do – this I keep on doing”

(Romans 7:19). This is why we need God’s help, for only He can give us the strength we need to live the way we should. Ask God to help you discover His goals for your life – beginning with your commitment to Jesus Christ. Then turn to Him each day, and seek His help to become the person He wants you to be. The Bible says, “Therefore, as God’s chosen people ... clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience” (Colossians 3:12). 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-GRAHAM, or visit the

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Evangelist Billy Graham.

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Rick Hocker: Hiding from love ... By RICK HOCKER Special to the Tribune We’ve all heard the statement that God is Love. If that’s true, then why don’t we throw ourselves at Him like an adoring fan tries to get close to a favorite celebrity? In spite of all the glories ascribed to love, if we look deep inside, we’re afraid of it. And God’s love is the most frightening of all. So, whether we realize it or not, we hide from love. Being seen Love sees us for who we really are. It sees past our defenses and disguises. It peers into our very souls. It

sees what we want no one to see, including God. Most of us dislike the intensity of close examination. We prefer to control our secrets. We keep love at a safe distance to prevent it from peering too deeply into our souls. We chose to hide from love’s scrutiny. If we are truly seen, then we will be rejected, we tell ourselves. Sometimes, we hide because we are ashamed, like Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. I’m encouraged that, in spite of their hiding, God sought them out. That shows God’s desire for relationship. When God asked them why they were hiding, they said because they were naked. They weren’t ashamed

because they were nude. They were ashamed because they now had something to hide, their sin against God. When one has nothing to hide, then exposure is no threat. Because we have something to hide, we don’t want to be exposed, even before God. God’s love sees you as you truly are. God unconditionally loves what He sees. A mirror Love acts as a mirror. It shows us ourselves through the eyes of another who reflects to us what they see. We don’t like to see ourselves in this manner because it requires another to relay what they see. They might see something repulsive. Can we trust others to tell us the truth? Do we want others to tell us the truth? It’s difficult to trust people to be an impartial mirror. People withhold or exaggerate. Yet, we need mirrors in life. We need someone to tell us the truth about us. On our own, we can’t see ourselves accurately because the proverbial plank in our eye (blind spot) gets in the way. We can’t see the sign taped on our back that announces our foolishness. That’s why we need a mirror. God’s love speaks the truth if you are willing to listen. It reflects to you your true nature. Being safe When love draws near, we don’t feel safe, sometimes. It’s like a hound dog sniffing

at the door of our pantry. We cringe because we don’t want it to discover our stash of candy bars. If love only knew what we did in secret, it would withdraw, we tell ourselves. We want to control what love sees and has access to. We welcome love, but on our own terms. So we keep love at arm’s length, lest it be too threatening. One reason love is scary is because it requires us to be vulnerable. When we are vulnerable, then we can be hurt the most. When our heart is exposed, rejection and reproach can wound us deeply. Knowing that, we try to protect our hearts as best we can. God’s love can give you a sense of safety if you learn to trust it. It holds you when you are most vulnerable. Hidden monsters Love shines a light into our souls. It exposes what’s hidden in the dark, things even we don’t want to see or admit to. Our monsters are those things we’re ashamed of, those things no one is ever meant to see or know about. We believe that these monsters are so ugly, they would repel even the most tolerant. If they threaten us, then they will certainly threaten others. We don’t venture into the dark of our own souls because we know the monsters are hiding there. We think that love isn’t strong enough to handle our monsters, that love is too pure u LOVE: Page 16

Q: My husband and I have gone out of our way to build a bridge to our evangelical Christian neighbors despite our awareness that they hold dogmatic beliefs that we, as mainstream Lutherans, find discriminatory. We’ve hired their home-schooled teenage children for paying jobs and, as former teachers, have given them free tutoring. We’ve brought over home-cooked meals and provided rides for them during a health crisis. We give them fresh-grown produce from our garden. They have been warm in return at the same time as holding us at arms’ length, particularly when we politely reject invitations to switch allegiances and join their church. But we always managed to find common ground in the humanity of how both our families had been trounced so mightily by the recent recession, killing the American dreams. But now they have swung the way of taking their anger out over their diminished financial circumstances and dismay over the way the country is going by supporting the hate politics of Donald Trump. This is despite the fact that virtually everything he says goes against all of their expressed Christian beliefs! We do not see any way to even talk to them anymore. HELP! – Anonymous A: God bless you for your kindness to your neighbors. God bless you for your faith, and most of all, God bless you for sending me exactly the question I was hoping for after the recent political party Conventions and the beginning of the most intense period of the presidential election cycle. Your dilemma of how to relate to people who are going to vote for a candidate whom you consider to be basically the spawn of the devil, bedevils many Americans in this particular presidential election, most of whom don’t even share their home grown zucchinis like you do. Let me therefore give you, dear Anonymous, and all my dear readers, some spiritual advice about how to survive this election with your friendships and families intact. The first thing to remember is that there are Democrats and Republicans in both Heaven and Hell and how they voted is probably not even in the top 50 reasons of why they are there. Good people, thoughtful people, patriotic Americans are found on both sides of the political divide. Demonizing others should be left to true demons, not just politicians whose politics or personalities you detest. If a person is not as bad as Hitler, Stalin, Pol Pot, or Idi Amin you probably ought not be talking about them as if they were. Political disagreements are just that. They are not the first act in a blood feud. Let us all just take a deep breath and remember the obvious fact that there is no one political party where all the good people have gone to vote. This election is, I do admit, different than most others in its ferocity and vituperation, but ultimately it is still like all other elections. The Democrats, as the party in power, are putting forth a narrative that parties in power always put forward, to wit, “Things are not as bad in the country and in the world as you have been led to believe by the other side.” The Republicans, as the party out of power, are putting forth a narrative that parties out of power always put forth, to wit, “Things in the country and in the world are worse than you have been led to believe by the other side.” So in the end, we are voting for a story and differing political stories are not a good enough reason to cut yourself off from your needy neighbors. So how can we ameliorate the escalating anger over this election? I think we all need to learn the story told about a great Hasidic Rabbi, Nahman of Bratslav, who died 216 years ago. One day Reb Nachman was walking down the streets of Bratslav with his students following him closely to try to hear any words of wisdom from their teacher. Suddenly he stopped short and pointed to a man who was walking across the street. He asked his disciples, “Who is that walking across the street?” They looked and then answered, “Rebbe it’s nobody. That’s just Moshele the vassertreiger, Moshele the water drawer.” Rabbi Nachman scolded them saying, “You are not my students! You will never be my students until you can look across the street and no matter who it is you see, you turn to me and you say, ‘Rebbe, that is the image of God walking across the street.’ “ Until we are able to see the image of God in both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton we will not be worthy to be the disciples of Reb Nachman. Until we are able to see the image of God in both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton we will not be worthy of being Americans. Send QUESTIONS ONLY to The God Squad via email at godsquadquestion@aol.com.

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HELP WANTED IMMEDIATE OPENING for Managing Editor of the Martinez Tribune. Must posess strong managerial skills and knowledge of AP Style, InDesign, Photoshop. The Managing Editor will oversee all aspects of the publication, hire/fire/ promote staff members, sell advertising, enforce deadlines, write articles and editorials, design pages/ads, update website, assist in maintaining social media pages and applicable duties as outlined by Publisher. Video/broadcast experience a plus. Training available. Email resume, cover letter (or video), and at least three samples of writing and photography to eclark@ martineztribune.com. EDGE INSPECTION Group, Inc. is currently looking for a LEVEL 2 Radiographer, UT, MT, PT, with a TWIC card, Valid DL and a IRRSP Card, with a minimum of 5 years experience. Call (707) 474-4760. _________________________________________________________________________

EDGE INSPECTION Group, Inc. is currently looking for a NDE Assistant with a TWIC card, Valid DL with a minimum of 3 or more years experience. Call (707) 474-4760. _________________________________________________________________________

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company that is creating a seismic shift in the solar industry. We are looking for people who want to become part of an innovative team dedicated to changing the way solar power is delivered. We are recruiting for the following positions: Human Resources Administrator, Mechanical Engineer (CAD), Sales, Paralegal, Electrical Technicians, Accounting Assistant, File Clerk, DMV File Clerk, Receptionist/Administrative Assistant, Inventory Assistant, General Labor, Painter, Paint Prepper, Auto, Detailer, Janitorial. All applicants must meet company hiring criteria for pre-employment screening, including drug test and criminal background check. Please visit our website at http://www. dcsolardistribution.com/ careers/ in order to begin the application process, or call 925-203-1088. Email completed applications to employment@dcsolardistribution.com, or fax to 800985-6316. DC Solar is an equal opportunity employer. _________________________________________________________________________

MOVERS WANTED Martinez moving company looking for a lead mover with a minimum of one year experience. Must have clean C.D.L., experience with piano moving, in home packing and can work with Bill Of Ladens. Pay depends on experience. Contact by email, sbmove@pacbell.net _________________________________________________________________________

HELP WANTED! Martinez Tribune has immediate openings for Sales Executives. Must be professional, posess strong communica-

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tion skills, and have access to transportation. Sales Executives are responsible for growing advertising revenues through sale of both print and digital publications. $1,400/mo. plus comission. Flexible schedule, great work environment. Growth potential. Send resume and cover letter to eclark@martinez tribune.com or Martinez Tribune, 725 Ward St., Martinez, CA 94553.

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XL-1200 AIR CONDITIONER. Bought at job site never installed, selling for family member. In Martinez area, call stop by take a look. Also have residential heater unit. Let’s make a

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deal. Make me an offer! Call David, (925) 681-9833. TWO TIRES by Michelin, radial, size 185/65R15. Used, good condition. $50 for all. (925) 939-2152. _________________________________________________________________________

25” TV single base, moves side to side, remote control, mint condition, $100. (925) 432-9230. _________________________________________________________________________

DEAN MARTIN Celebrity Roasts, total of 17 DVDs, 15 are brand new, 2 have been played once. Asking price $110 or best offer. Call Ron, (925) 284-5428. _________________________________________________________________________

TWO WHEELCHAIRS, one over-sized, barely used, $300. Another standard size, black leather, foldable, paid $1,000+, used twice,

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asking $500 obo. Call Edwin, (925) 432-9230. _________________________________________________________________________

REMOTE CONTROL cars for sale. All models. (925) 432-9230. _________________________________________________________________________

OVER 200 films on VHS/ DVD for sale. Best offer. Call Edwin, (925) 432-9230. _________________________________________________________________________

DESIGNER SUITS, shirts, pants, shoes like new, some new, reasonably priced. (925) 825-7297. _________________________________________________________________________

BUILDING MOBILE (human pulled) emergency shelter housing for rescue, recreation or military. Need to build more units. Seeking sponsor. (510) 222-9420 _________________________________________________________________________

ART SUPPLIES. Call (424) 249-0703.

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FOR SALE Antique Eastlake dresser, headboard and matching commode, (925) 228-3045. _________________________________________________________________________

POTTERY BARN desk with hutch and chair, white. $500 obo. (925) 808-1534.

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STEREO SX components, twin towers, $800. Yamaha/ Mistubishi components, 4 sound towers, 1000 watts. Call Edwin, (925) 432-9230.

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shows, talk shows, sports recordings, etc. Call Ron, (925) 284-5428. _________________________________________________________________________

LOOKING FOR Brian Piccolo Story movie (not the Brian’s Song movie). Saw it on KTVU Channel 2 back in mid-‘70s. Willing to take home recorded version of this movie. Call Ron, (925) 284-5428.

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One owner 2004 ET4 150cc Vespa scooter in very good condition. Only 5765 miles – $2,400 OBO. Call Bob at (510) 552-3324 2006 MAZDA Rx-8 A/C, auto doors, locks, windows alarm system, and tinted windows. Charcoal grey, black and grey interior. Only 1 owner, 11,000 miles, mostly highway. 6 speed, 20 inch rims on low profile tires. Stereo/ CD with 2 ten subs 1500 watt amp with separate over load capacitor, cold air intake and Greddy module. GREAT CAR, EXCELENT CONDITION NO SCRACHES DENTS WELL TAKEN CARE OF. FUN TO DRIVE!!!!!! Must sell due to medical reasons. $10,999. David, (925) 681-9833. _________________________________________________________________________

TWO TIRES by Michelin, radial, size 185/65R15. Used, good condition. $50 for all. (925) 939-2152. _________________________________________________________________________

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WANTED: Two working microwaves in good condition. Will pay fair price. Email eclark@martineztribune.com _________________________________________________________________________

CHRISTIAN FEMALE seeking Section 8 rental, on bus route. Please call (925) 917-0168. _________________________________________________________________________

LOOKING FOR SF Bay Area radio station recordings from the 1920s through 1980s, if possible with local station ID breaks. From music shows, talk shows, newscasts, live band remotes, sports recordings, etc. For example, stations like KTAB, KSFO, KGO, KYA, KSFX, KDIA, KWBR, KOBY, KSAY, etc. Willing to pay to have digital copies made. Call Ron, (925) 2845428.

TOYOTA CAMRY 4 door sedan, ‘92, black on black, limosine tint, new tires, electronic ignition, etc. $2,500 obo. Call Edwin, (925) 432-9230. _________________________________________________________________________

2007 VICTORY VEGAS Jackpot (Custom Harley Davidson) 1,700 Miles. Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2013 ACURA ILX, 1 Owner, Manufactures Warranty, Sunroof, Bluetooth, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2011 ACURA MDX, 1 Owner, Manufactures Warranty, AWD, Tech Pkg, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

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LOOKING FOR TV audio soundtracks from 1950s-1970s, i.e. variety

2011 AUDI A4, Quattro, Turbo Wagon, Panorama Roof, Newell Auto Group,

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3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2013 AUDI A4 Premium, Quattro, 1 Owner, Manufactures Warranty, Bluetooth Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2009 AUDI A5, Navigation, Bluetooth, MoonRoof, Power Seats, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2007 BENTLEY CONTINENTAL GT, 22 Inch Custom Wheels, Fiber Optic Headliner, Massaging Seats, Twin Turbo, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2013 BMW 535i, Sunroof, Navigation, Back Up Cam, 1 Owner, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2008 BMW 650i, 6sp Manual, DVD, Navigation, Bluetooth, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2008 BMW 650i, Convertible, Manual 6sp, Navagation, 19 Inch Rims, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2009 CADILLAC CTS AWD W/1SB, 1 Owner, Navigation, Bluetooth, Leather, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2007 CADILLAC DTS V8, Bluetooth, Leather, Onstar, Aux, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522.

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ER SE, 1 Owner, Upgraded Stereo, Navigation, BlueTooth, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2012 DODGE DURANGO R/T, AWD, 3rd Row Seating, Sunroof, Back Up Cam, 1 Owner, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2010 DODGE JOURNEY, 3rd Row Seating, BackUp Cam, Bluetooth, Tons of Storage, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2011 DODGE NITRO SXT, Sport Suspension, Chrome Wheels, Power Seat, Roof Rack, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2007 DODGE RAM 2500 LARAMIE, 6.7 Cummins Diesel, 4x4, Low Miles, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2007 DODGE RAM 2500, MEGACAB, 4x4, 6.7 Cummins Diesel, Only 35k Miles, 1 Owner, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2006 DODGE RAM 2500 SLT, Lifted, 4x4, 5.9 Cummins Diesel, Low Miles, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2013 FIAT 500 Abarth, 1 Owner, Manufactures Warranty, 5sp Manual, Turbo, Sunroof, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522.

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2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE ECO, 1 Owner, Manufactures Warranty, Parking Sensors, BlueTooth, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522.

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2012 FISKER KARMA ECOSPORT, Hybrid, Navigation, Low Miles, Super Car, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522.

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2008 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT, Sunroof, Bluetooth, OnStar, Bose Sound, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2002 CHEVROLET TAHOE LS, 1 Owner, 4x4, 3rd Row Seating, Roof Rack, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

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2013 FORD FIESTA SE, 1 Onwer, Bluetooth, Premium Sound, Microsoft Sync, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2009 FORD FOCUS SE, 1 Owner, Bluetooth, Aux Input, Microsoft Sync, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522.

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2014 FORD MUSTANG V6, 1 Owner, Manufactures Warranty, 6sp Manual, AUX, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2003 GMC YUKON COMMERCIAL, 1 Owner, 3rd Row Seating, Rear Entertainment, Tow Package, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2003 HONDA ACCORD SDN EX, 1 Owner, Sunroof, Multi Disk Changer, Tow Hitch, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2011 HONDA CIVIC SDN, GX, CNG, Natural Gas, Keyless Entry, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2010 HONDA CR-V EX, 1 Owner, Sunroof, 6 Disk Changer, Privacy Glass, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2013 HONDA PILOT TOURING, 3rd Row Seating, Rear Entertainment, Fully Loaded, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2014 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS, 1 Owner, Manufactures Warranty, Bluetooth, SiriusXM Satellite, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2014 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS, 1 Owner, Manufactures Warranty, Bluetooth, Aux / USB, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2013 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS, 1 Owner, Manufactures Warranty, Bluetooth, Heated Seats, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2012 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS, 1 Owner, Manufactures Warranty, Bluetooth, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2012 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS, 1 Owner, Manufactures Warranty, Leather, Bluetooth, Newell Auto

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Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2012 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS, 1 Owner, Manufactures Warranty, Bluetooth, SiriusXM Satellite, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2011 HYUNDAI SONATA SE, Sunroof, Navigation, Bluetooth, AUX / USB, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2014 JEEP CHEROKEE LATITUDE, 1 Owner, 4x4, Bluetooth, Roof Rack, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2013 KIA OPTIMA EX, 1 Owner, Manufactures Warranty, Backup Cam, Bluetooth, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2013 KIA OPTIMA LX, Manufactures Warranty, Bluetooth, SiriusXM Satellite, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2012 KIA SORENTO SX, 1 Owner, Leather,Bluetooth, BackUp Cam, Navigation, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2014 KIA SPORTAGE, LX, AWD, 26 MPG, Aux, Bluetooth, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2014 LAND ROVER Range Rover HSE, 1 Owner, Manufactures Warranty, Fully Loaded, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2007 LAND ROVER Range Rover Sport, HSE, AWD, Navigation, Sunroof, 1 Owner, Low Miles, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2013 LEXUS IS 250, 1 Owner, Manufactures Warranty, Premium Pkg Value Edition, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2013 LEXUS IS 250, 1 Owner, Manufactures War-

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ranty, Navigation, Bluetooth, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2013 LEXUS IS 250, 1 Owner, Manufactures Warranty, Navigation, Backup Cam, Bluetooth, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2014 LEXUS IS 250 F Sport, 1 Owner, Manufactures Warranty, Navigation, Backup Cam, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522.

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(925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2012 MERCEDES BENZ GLK350, AWD, Panoramic Sunroof, Back Up Cam, Navigation, 1 Owner, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2012 MERCEDES BENZ ML350 BlueTEC, 1 Owner, Diesel, Navigation, Backup Camera, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2008 LEXUS IS F, Navigation, Leather, Sunroof, Back Up Cam, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522.

2003 MERCEDES BENZ SL-Class, DESIGNO Package, Launch Package, Convertible, Bose Audio, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522.

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2007 MASERATI QUATTROPORTE, Sport GT, Low Miles, Navigation, Parking Sensors, Super Car!, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522.

2007 MERCEDES BENZ SL550, Convertable, AMG Sport Pkg, Navigation, Low Miles, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522.

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2013 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA Grand Touring, 1 Owner, Manufactures Warranty, 6sp Manual, Convertible, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522.

2012 MINI COOPER Hardtop, 1 Owner, Manufactures Warranty, Heated Seats, Panoramic Roof, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522.

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2014 MERCEDES BENZ C250 Sport, Panoramic Sunroof, Navigation, Back Up Cam, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2013 MERCEDES BENZ C250 Sport, 1 Owner, Manufactures Warranty, Navigation, Panoramic Roof, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2013 MERCEDES BENZ E350, 1 Owner, Navigation, Bluetooth, DVD, Premium Sound, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2012 MERCEDES BENZ GL450, AWD, 3rd Row, Navigation, Back Up Cam, Panoramic Sunroof, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522.

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2011 MINI COOPER Hardtop, 1 Owner, 6sp Manual, Bluetooth, Sirius Satellite, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2011 MINI COOPER Hardtop, 1 Owner,6sp Manual, Panoramic Roof, Harman/ Kardon Sound, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2014 MINI COOPER Paceman, Keyless Start, Bluetooth, Manufactures Warranty, Hill Start Assist, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522.

2012 MERCEDES BENZ GLK-350, 1 Owner, Panoroof, Bluetooth, RoofRack, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez,

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2014 NISSAN ALTIMA 2.5 S, 1 Owner, Manufactures Warranty, Keyless Start, Power Seat, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522.

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2008 TOYOTA TACOMA, Cruise Control, Power Steering, Dual Airbags, CD Player, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522.

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2005 PONTIAC GTO, 1 Owner, 14k Original Miles, Leather, Premium Wheels, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522.

2013 TOYOTA COROLLA S, 1 Owner, Manufactures Warranty, Rear Spoiler, Keyless Entry, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522.

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1999 PORSCHE BOXSTER, Convertable, 5sp Manual, Red Leather, Sport Design, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522.

2007 TOYOTA TACOMA, 1 Owner, 4X4, Double Cab, TRD Sport Pkg, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522.

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2012 PORSCHE CAYENNE S, AWD, Sunroof, Navigation, Back Up Cam, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2008 SATURN VUE XR, 1 Owner, AWD, OnStar, XM Satellite, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2013 SMART FORTWO PURE, Low Miles, 34/41 MPG, AUX / USB, Clean CarFax, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez (925) 957-1522.

2013 VOLKSWAGEN CC LUX, 1 Owner, Navigation, Leather, Panorama Moonroof, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2014 VOLKSWAGEN CC SPORT, 1 Owner, Manufactures Warranty, Backup Cam, Navigation, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2013 VOLKSWAGEN CC Sport, 1 Owner, Turbo, Bluetooth, Leather, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2013 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Sedan, 1 Owner, Manufactures Warranty, Sunroof, Traction Control, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522.

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2014 TOYOTA CAMRY SE, 1 Owner, Manufactures Waranty, Bluetooth, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522.

2015 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Sedan 2.0L S, 1 Owner, Bluetooth, Aux, Electronic Stability Control, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522.

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2012 TOYOTA CAMRY SE, Keyless Entry, Bluetooth, Alloy Wheels, Stability Control, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. 2012 TOYOTA CAMRY SE, 1 Owner, Manufactures Warranty, Navigation, Bluetooth, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. 2013 TOYOTA PRIUS Persona, 1 Owner, Manufactures Warranty, Special Edition, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522.

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2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA Sedan S, Low Miles, Sunroof, 17inch Wheels, Rear Spoiler, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SportWagen TDI, Diesel, 1 Owner, Manufactures Warranty, Backup Cam, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.8T S, 1 Owner, Manufactures Warranty, Bluetooth, Keyless Entry,

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Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2013 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN S, 1 Owner, Manufactures Warranty, Bluetooth, Heated Seats, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522. _________________________________________________________________________

2013 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN S, 1 Owner, Panoramic Sunroof, Bluetooth, Privacy Glass, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522.

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2012 SUBARU OUTBACK 3.6R, 1 Owner, Manufactures Warranty, AWD, Bluetooth, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522.

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2005 NISSAN MURANO S, Navigation, BackUp Cam, SunRoof, Roof Rack, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522.

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2012 NISSAN ROGUE SL, Manufactures Warranty, Navigation, Leather, 360 Degree Cameras, Newell Auto Group, 3925 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, (925) 957-1522.

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FOR SALE New 12 ft Wenonah (canoe). Hardly used, includes two wooden oars, asking $300. Was $1,300 new. (925) 229-0968.

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RESIDENTIAL REAL Estate Sales, experience in Trustee and Probate Sales. Complimentary Property Evaluation and Fair Market Analysis Provided. Michael Brionez, Broker, J. Rockcliff Realtors, (925) 2880477, michaelbrionez.com. _________________________________________________________________________

212 NORTH PARK COURT

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This NEW home features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2 car garage. Beautiful tile floors downstairs and neutral carpet upstairs. Lots of windows bring natural light into this home. Laundry room is upstairs. The best energy efficient lighting plus a tankless water heater (endless hot water). Gardener and HOA paid by owner. Enjoy walking paths, bocce court, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s play area and picnic tables. Plus Mountain View Park with baseball field, basketball courts, playgrounds, and large picnic areas. Alhambra High School district. 212 North Park Court, Martinez. $2,800. Call Property Managers, Inc., (925) 932-1700

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$120,000 Vacant residential lot near downtown Martinez. Build your custom home! Michael Brionez, Broker, J. Rockcliff Realtors, (925) 288-0477, michaelbrionez.com.

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Omarr’s Weekly Astrological Forecast By JERALDINE SAUNDERS Tribune Content Agency ARIES (Mar 21-Apr. 19): The more the merrier. You’ll fare far better when paired up with someone or in a group in the week ahead. Solo projects may lead you in the wrong direction. You can feel the pulse of business success but matters of the heart may be perplexing. TAURUS (Apr. 20-May 20): Choose your partners carefully. Teaming up with someone who isn’t reliable could throw your whole agenda out of whack this week. Make an extra effort to honor your part of the bargain even if others do not.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): Wait and see. Remain non-committal and allow events to unfold naturally before you decide upon a course of action. Be patient with others in the week ahead. A potential problem may just be a simple misunderstanding. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): If you aren’t willing to bend you may break. Being too rigid and strict leaves little room for error and may leave failure as your only option. Sharing intimate thoughts with a special someone may solve problems this week.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Love is a two way street. While lights may be all green along the route, a significant other may be holding up a stop sign. Find satisfaction by tapping into creative outlets and dabbling in hobbies in the upcoming week.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 18): Put it in low gear. Your energy level may be below normal for a day or two this week. It would be best to maintain a light schedule and low expectations. A relationship may progress if you are patient and allow some time to pass.

ACROSS 1 Dancing shoe item 4 Initially 11 Doo-wop syllable 14 Modern address 15 Seedless raisin 16 Oakley forte 17 Cape Town’s nation: Abbr. 18 Farm hauler 19 Jurist in 1995 news 20 Area 23 “Come __!” 24 Govt. stipend provider 25 __ Addict: fragrance brand 27 Spot relative 28 Hound 31 Fictional Melbourne Dame 32 SONIC’s Quarter Pound Coneys, e.g. 37 “Sweet as apple cider” girl of song 38 Extinct emu relative 39 1985 sci-fi classic 48 “Argo” setting 49 Flying Cloud, for one 50 “... __ is given”: Isaiah 51 Sub builder 52 It may be pitched 55 High-level predator 56 Hamlet’s satisfied comment about the starts of 20-, 32- and 39-Across? 61 Dadaism founder 62 Virgin America’s frequent-flyer program 63 Pipe turn 64 Commuter’s choice 65 Backs out 66 “The Murders in the __ Morgue” 67 Star quality 68 Ballpark officials 69 Old atlas abbr.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): You can’t please all the people all the time. It’s fine to help out when you can but if you devote too much time to other people’s problems your own priorities may suffer. Treat your time as a valuable resource this week.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Don’t get backed into a corner. Someone may try to tell you that your options are one of only two choices this week. There may be a third solution that is more to your benefit. Think matters over and avoid impulsive actions.

DOWN 1 Alienate 2 Hall of fame 3 Tenor Domingo 4 Concerning 5 Gang lands 6 Reasons for breakdowns 7 Result of many a bite 8 Deserve 9 Storm output

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Any task can be completed if you have the proper tools. Make sure that you are adequately prepared for any new projects or jobs as this week unfolds. Paying attention to minute details will pay dividends in the end. CANCER (June 21-July 22): You may need to step out of your comfort zone. Playing it safe will not help you when hardball tactics are needed. You may have a change of heart in the week ahead but there’s no excuse for not honoring obligations.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Act like you have something to prove. Show others your worth by being reliable, competent and efficient this week. Stay focused on worthy objectives as irrelevant or trivial issues may try to steal your attention. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19): Don’t lose your nerve. You may begin a project with complete confidence of its success but doubts may pop up. Maintain your original resolve as this week progresses and you will easily finish what you started.

Last Week’s

10 Hawaiian root 11 Took marriage vows 12 Top-ten tune 13 Latin trio word 21 Unit of speed 22 Had too much 26 Dorm figs. 29 Words of woe 30 Idle, with “off” 33 Fired 34 Potpourri quality 35 “The Great” boy detective 36 Greek consonant 39 Bridge column datum 40 Decorator’s recommendation 41 Nymph in Homer’s “Odyssey” 42 Baby bootee, often 43 “Wait, there’s more” 44 Ticker __ 45 Loan sharks 46 Eponymous city founder 47 Co-dependency figure 53 Oklahoma tribe 54 Playful fish-eater

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to embrace such ugliness. God’s love is strong enough to enter the dark of your soul and seek your monsters. Although perfectly pure, it’s capable to love the ugliness you cannot bring yourself to love. But you must give God permission to enter your soul.

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Intimacy Intimacy is being known. I have heard it defined as “into me you see.” Being known is one step further than being seen. It means we are understood. The knower “gets us.” We find comfort in knowing that someone understands us, even if we don’t understand ourselves. God’s love understands you. God knows your thoughts and motivations. He can make sense out of your jumbled feelings and desires. No sense in hiding We cannot hide from God although we fool ourselves in thinking we can. God already sees everything and knows everything. He knows all about our monsters. He knows about the defects we aren’t aware of. When the mirror of His love exposes new monsters, our normal response is shame and embarrassment. But the monsters have been there all along, undetected by us. God has known about them for years. Others may have known of them, but didn’t tell us. So when God exposes them, be grateful because God thinks you are ready to see them. It also means He is ready to deal with them, so don’t beat yourself up but let God have access to them so He can heal you. The Great Seer & Knower When God sees you, he sees past your stuff. He sees

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past your history, past your deficiencies. He sees your soul, the unique person you are, the person behind the mask, the child within the adult. He sees the pure essence of your being, beneath the layers of debris you pack on yourself. That is what God really sees and wants to see. He sees past your hurts and fears, and sees you as a beautiful, fragile soul. It is your soul He loves. Everything will be stripped away one day, and that which will be left is what God sets His sights on, what He desires to embrace, what He chooses to love. God knows you. He knows your thoughts, your desires, your obsessions, your destructive behaviors. And yet, He loves you. Unconditional love is not based on merit or worth. It is based on its own ability to love for its own sake. It is based on choice. And God has chosen to love you because His core nature is love. God is love manifest. He loves because He cannot help but love. Freedom All these observations support the claim that love is freedom. Freedom to be seen. Freedom to be known. Freedom from fear and hiding. Love makes you free, free to be yourself. Be open to love and let love free you. Let God love you and show you who you really are. If you dare, look into His eyes and see what He sees, the person He embraces with unbounded love. “There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear” – I John 4:18. *** Rick Hocker is a game programmer, artist and author. In 2004, he sustained a back injury that left him bed-ridden in excruciating pain for six months, followed by a long recovery. He faced the challenges of disability, loss of income and mounting debt. After emerging from this dark time, he discovered that profound growth had occurred. Three years later, he had a dream that inspired him to write his award-winning book, Four in the Garden. His intent was to illustrate one’s growth toward deep communion with God and to share the insights he gained from the personal transformation that resulted from his back injury. He lives in Martinez, California. Visit www.fourinthegarden. com for more information.