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Former Parks director Ted Radke passes

Alhambra girls start season on strong note

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Alhambra’s Audrey Pardini makes a pass in the Bulldogs’ 3-1 win over Pittsburg High School on Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016. MARK FIERNER / Martinez Tribune

State test scores improve for students in Contra Costa County

Homeless Outreach program launches MARTINEZ, Calif. – Homeless Outreach Services (HOS), replacing the former Central County Homeless Outreach run by Doug Stewart, began providing services Thursday, Sept. 1. The services range from assistance with obtaining shelter, supplies and rides to public transit hubs and multi-service centers. According to a release by the Martinez Police Department (MPD), the organization realizes “the importance in helping those less fortunate and are committed to providing as much help as we can in their time of need. We also realize that we cannot do this alone and were assisted by community stakeholders to facilitate this endeavor.” With the assistance of Tesoro Corp., who provided a donation of $90,000 to help fund the program over the next three years, a partnership was created with MPD and Mike Callanan from HOS. Callanan will be actively working in the late evening hours in Martinez. “We ask that you welcome Mike (Callanan) to our community and feel free to call or email him should you have any questions or referrals for him,” the release stated. Callanan may be reached by calling (925)448-5433 or emailing homelessoutreachservices@gmail.com

State standardized test results for students in Contra Costa County show increases in both math and English Language Arts (ELA), according to the California Assessment of Student

Performance and Progress (CAASPP) results released by the California Department of Education. This year marks the second administration of the statewide assessment, replacing the previous

Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) system with a more rigorous, college-ready focus. In an effort to reach modern learning goals, CAASPP replaces traditional pencil-and-paper

Around 7:45 p.m. Friday, Aug. 26, the Martinez Police Department (MPD) sent out an alert it was assisting in the apprehension of a black female adult, approximately 5’6”,

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testing with computer-based assessments, which provide a broader picture of students’ theoretical knowledge and critical thinking skills. The number of stuTESTING: Page 3

Female escapee eludes capture MARTINEZ, Calif. – The search for an escapee near the area of the Martinez Detention Facility in downtown Martinez was called off shortly after it began last Friday.

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145 pounds, wearing black pants, a gray sweatshirt and handcuffs. A helicopter could be heard circling the downtown area, with several agencies involved in the search. About an hour later at 8:40 p.m., the search for the suspect was called off due to the original crimes being simple, non-violent misdemeanors, MPD ofﬁcials stated. The woman was originally arrested for trespassing and vandalism. According to the San Pablo Po-

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The City has installed new recycle bins with padlocks throughout the city. However, they had to make small adjustments to the size of the center holes to allow for cans and bottles but deter other trash.

Notice to Readers The Martinez Tribune ofﬁces will be closed Monday, Sept. 5, in observance of Labor Day. Regular business hours will resume Tuesday, Sept. 6. We wish all a safe and happy holiday.

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Quote of the Week “Try to make at least one person happy every day. If you cannot do a kind deed, speak a kind word. If you cannot speak a kind word, think a kind thought. Count up, if you can, the treasure of happiness that you would dispense in a week, in a year, in a lifetime!” – Lawrence G. Lovasik JOHN GRUBKA / Courtesy

Among the most elegant of the herons, the Snowy Egret (pictured above) is just one of many bird species that has made Martinez its home. Here they are seen foraging in the shallows at the Martinez Marina. The Snowy Egret’s plumes once fetched high prices in the fashion industry, endangering the species, but conservationists rallied to protect the birds and they are now common in shallow coastal wetlands.

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

Wednesday, Aug. 24 At 5:44 a.m., a man and woman were reportedly yelling and screaming at each other for 15 to 20 minutes across the street from the Martinez Museum on Court street. Probably just a heated debate about Martinez history. A Lake Crest Court resident pulled up to his home to find a suspicious man sitting on the curb. As the resident started to get out of the car, the “weird” guy tried to open the door to get in. This is the ride-sharing app society we live in now. Now every car can be mistaken for a taxi. One minute later at 11:05 a.m., another Lake Crest Court resident reported that she was surprised by a similar “weird” guy who was at the door to her house, telling the resident that he was tripping. A woman believed to be in her 50s was picking fights with people on the street in front of the Marina Market on Escobar near 9 p.m. I will fight her if she is still offering.

The Crime Blotter and Arrest Log are compiled by Tribune staffer Danny Yoeono. For questions, email dyoeono@martineztribune.com.

rummaging through behind the Starbucks in the Muir Station shopping center, even after being told to do so by an employee. He must have been looking for some delicious used coffee grounds in which he could brew again, making a beverage known as white night in Russia. At 3:37 p.m. a Ridgewood Drive resident was threatened with a baseball bat after confronting a stranger parked in front of his home. The regret probably set in immediately.

Friday, Aug. 26 Two men were breaking car windows in the parking lot of the Hillside Apartments on F Street at 5:46 a.m. Which may have been legal if there were hot dogs inside, both kinds. Around 1 p.m., a thin man was walking near the Ace Hardware store on Pacheco Boulevard carrying a large knife and threatening to slit his tattoo-covered wrists. At 10 p.m. a Wal-Mart shopper was punched in the face and stomach while perusing the great Wal-Mart deals.

Saturday, Aug. 27 A man in a red and white t-shirt was sighted at a bus stop near Virginia Hills being his own best friend, if you know what I mean.

Thursday, Aug. 25

Sunday, Aug. 28

At 9:19 a.m. a man refused to leave the dumpster he was

Thirty-two minutes into the new week, a man was reported

to have possibly been high on drugs, asking for money and “talking crazy” at th 7-Eleven on Pacheco Boulevard. This wasn’t me. A woman was near Luigi’s on Castro Street at 10:38 a.m. spitting and pulling her pants down, exposing herself. Which is one weird way of ordering a sandwich there. At 8:40 p.m. a man in a do-rag was reportedly drinking beer and harassing people near the old train station on Ferry Street. Should be called a don’t rag in that situation.

Monday, Aug. 29 It was so hot on this day that a man appeared to be stealing an A/C unit out of the window of the Senior Center Apartments on Ferry Street around 1:30 a.m. A Haven Street resident reported that their neighbor had been throwing a mix of dirt, grass and leaves at their home this morning.

Tuesday, Aug. 30 At 7:38 a.m. a man and woman were spotted on the F Street bridge near the adult school writing something onto the bridge. If it says “DAN was here 2016” then it definitely wasn’t me.

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 Tyler Lewis, 31, was arrested Aug. 29 for alleged possession of burglar’s tools, receiving stolen property, taking a vehicle without the owner’s consent, driving with license suspended, and related charges. n Stephen Walker, 49, was arrested Aug. 26 for alleged possession of controlled substance for sale. n Ian McLain, 27, was arrested Aug. 25 on warrants or holds only. n Sean Batchelor, 23, was arrested Aug. 25 on warrants or holds only. n Melissa Leyendecker, 31, was arrested Aug. 25 for alleged failure to appear on misdemeanor charge, possession of controlled substance paraphernalia, use/under influence of controlled substance and revocation of probation. n Kurt Kaumans, 50, was arrested Aug. 25 on charges of alleged burglary, possession of burglar’s tools, possession of drug paraphernalia. n Robert Stake, 36, was arrested Aug. 24 for alleged possession of controlled substance for sale, forgery, driving with drugs in system, and other related charges.

Remembrances

Ted Radke, former East Bay Parks director, dies It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Ted Radke, who served on our Board of Directors for 36 years and was a key part of the East Bay Regional Park District’s expansion and growth during that time. Director Radke, a longtime Martinez resident, died Sunday at age 71. He was the longest-serving board member in the history of the 86-year-old Park District. Director Radke was elected to represent EBRPD / Courtesy Ward 7 on the Park District board in 1978, Ted Radke, former with stints as president in 1986, 1987 and director of the East 1995. During his tenure on the board, the Bay Parks District. Park District’s acreage more than doubled, with large expansions into the Delta area and eastern Contra Costa County – a move for which he strongly advocated. Director Radke was also instrumental in the Park District strengthening its legislative ties in Sacramento and Washington, D.C., eventually becoming a national leader in park legislation advocacy. He constantly pushed for park funding. “He was a conservation lion,” said Park District General Manager Robert Doyle. “He was very aggressive in advocating for preservation, especially along the Contra Costa County shoreline, and fought some very tough environmental battles to preserve open space. His strong leadership and legislative advocacy left a huge impact in the East Bay.” Director Radke and his wife, Kathy, successfully pushed for the preservation of Alhambra Creek and the Martinez Shoreline, and worked with Rep. George Miller to secure funding for projects in Ward 7 such as expansion of the John Muir National Site and creation of Carquinez Strait Regional Shoreline. Along with his wife, Director Radke was the co-author of “The People’s Choice: An Owner’s Guide to Direct Democracy and Political Participation in California,” and was co-founder of Contra Costa Ecology Action and Eco-Info. Director Radke received his master’s degree in social science from San Francisco State University in 1969 and taught political science at Contra Costa Community College until he retired in 2004. Prior to serving on the Park District board, he served on the Martinez City Council and the Association of Bay Area Governments board. His wife, Kathy, died in 2011. He is survived by two sons and several grandchildren. Services are pending. – East Bay Regional Park District

Weather, Astronomical & Tides Friday, Sept. 2

Saturday, Sept. 3

Sunday, Sept. 4

Monday, Sept. 5

Tuesday, Sept. 6

Wednesday, Sept. 7

Thursday, Sept. 8

80º / 55º Plenty of sunshine

83º / 52º Partly sunny

85º / 51º Plenty of sun

89º / 55º Abundant sunshine

80º / 46º Sunny

89º / 50º Mostly sunny

91º / 46º Sunny and warm

Sunrise / Sunset 6:40 a.m. / 7:35 p.m.

Sunrise / Sunset 6:41 a.m. / 7:34 p.m.

Sunrise / Sunset 6:41 a.m. / 7:32 p.m.

Sunrise / Sunset 6:42 a.m. / 7:31 p.m.

Sunrise / Sunset 6:43 a.m. / 7:29 p.m.

Sunrise / Sunset 6:44 a.m. / 7:28 p.m.

Sunrise / Sunset 6:45 a.m. / 7:26 p.m.

Moonrise / Moonset 7:54 a.m. / 8:28 p.m.

Moonrise / Moonset 8:51 a.m. / 8:59 p.m.

Moonrise / Moonset 9:46 a.m. / 9:30 p.m.

Moonrise / Moonset 10:42 a.m. / 10:02 p.m.

Moonrise / Moonset 11:36 a.m. / 10:36 p.m.

Moonrise / Moonset 12:31 p.m. / 11:12 p.m.

Moonrise / Moonset 1:24 p.m. / 11:53 p.m.

High Tides 2:35 a.m. (5.35 ft) 3:35 p.m. (5.18 ft)

High Tides 3:19 a.m. (5.12 ft) 4:04 p.m. (5.12 ft)

High Tides 4:03 a.m. (4.82 ft) 4:29 p.m. (5.09 ft)

High Tides 4:51 a.m. (4.49 ft) 4:52 p.m. (5.09 ft)

High Tides 5:45 a.m. (4.20 ft) 5:18 p.m. (5.05 ft)

High Tides 6:49 a.m. (3.90 ft) 5:52 p.m. (5.02 ft)

High Tides 8:03 a.m. (3.71 ft) 6:36 p.m. (4.95 ft)

Low Tides 9:15 a.m. (.36 ft) 9:31 p.m. (1.38 ft)

Low Tides 9:44 a.m. (.62 ft) 10:14 p.m. (1.28 ft)

Low Tides 10:11 a.m. (.89 ft) 10:57 p.m. (1.21 ft)

Low Tides 10:40 a.m. (1.15 ft) 11:42 p.m. (1.18 ft)

Low Tides 11:11 a.m. (1.44 ft)

Low Tides 12:32 a.m. (1.15 ft) 11:50 a.m. (1.74 ft)

Low Tides 1:32 a.m. (1.12 ft) 12:39 p.m. (2.07 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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Individual sought to serve on Resource Conservation District board The Contra Costa Resource Conservation District is looking for an individual interested in serving on its Board of Directors. Contra Costa County land owners with a strong interest in soil and water conservation are encouraged to apply. The District is recruiting to ﬁll three vacancies for four-year terms beginning Dec. 1, 2016, and ending on Nov. 30, 2020. The County Board of Supervisors will make the appointments.

Individuals selected will serve as unpaid volunteers. The District Board of Directors meets monthly in Concord. Application forms can be obtained from the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors by calling (925) 335-1900 or by visiting the County webpage at www.co.contra-costa. ca.us. Applications should be returned to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, Room 106, County Administration Building, 651

Homecoming Parade applications available MARTINEZ, Calif. – The 2016 Homecoming Parade is slated for Friday, Oct. 21, 2016, and will depart from Alhambra High School at 3 p.m. Participants may also “fold” into the parade in front of City Hall. The parade will head down Alhambra Avenue, turn right onto Main Street and end at the end of Main Street. The theme of this year’s parade is “A Community of Superheroes,” and can include fictional characters, or realistic heroes like educators and first responders. For parade applications, visit www.alhambrahigh.org. Prepare now! Questions may be directed to Marianne Griffin, Student Activities Director, at mgriffin@martinez.k12.ca.us.

ESCAPEE: Continued from Page 1 lice Department, Nakiya Laverne Hutcherson, 27, was being escorted by a San Pablo jailer to the Detention Facility around 7:10 p.m. when she ran off. Hutcherson had initially provided police with her 29-year-old sister’s identification, confusing the search till Monday afternoon when she was correctly identified. Hutcherson is now more accurately described as being 5’7”, weighing 120 pounds. San Pablo Police Commander Brian Bubar stated he feels Hutcherson poses no immediate danger to the public, but that he expects more charges will be filed against her. As of Tribune deadline, Hutcherson has not been apprehended. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to call the San Pablo Police Department at (510) 233-1214.

Pine St., Martinez, CA 94553 no later than Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, by 5 p.m. Applicants should plan to be available for public interviews in Martinez on Monday, Oct. 24, 2016. More information about the Contra Costa Resource Conservation District and complete eligibility requirements can be obtained by calling Teresa Hunter at the Resource Conservation District, (925) 6726522, ext. 107, or http://www.ccrcd.org.

Council approves parking lot ﬁx-up MARTINEZ, Calif. – During a special meeting of the Martinez City Council Tuesday night, a resolution was adopted to accept bids for a parking lot renovation. The lot is located off Ferry Street between Marina Vista Avenue and Escobar Street. The lot, including many of the curbs along the interior border of the lot, have been uplifted by trees. The pavement surface has also deteriorated and is in need of reconstruction, according to a report by City Engineer Tim Tucker. The work, which was unanimously approved by councilmembers in attendance, will include ADA upgrades, new curbs, asphalt and striping, as well as new landscaping. The lot will also have two pay stations in lieu of single-space meters. The pay stations will accept credit cards and cash.

Construction bids for the project were opened Aug. 25. Bids ranged from $249,943 to $556,749. The engineer’s estimate was $285,000, with Breneman Inc. of Walnut Creek being the lowest responsible bidder. A check of Breneman Inc.’s references found they have satisfactorily completed several similar projects in the Bay Area. The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act statute because it entails repairs and maintenance of an existing facility. The project was partially funded under City Account No. C8502, with an additional $75,000 pulled from the Parking System fund balance. That balance is in excess of $1 million. The next regular session of Martinez City Council will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, at City Hall, 525 Henrietta St., Martinez.

ers and administrators in our schools work hard every day to help their students meet and exceed these new standards.” The CAASPP system is based on a model of growth that allows the California Department of Education to track student progress through grade levels. Individual student re-

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John and Marjorie Grubka ﬁll up on free recycled water to use on their beautifully manicured lawn. Free recycled water is available for use to hand-water lawns, gardens and landscaping. Free water hydrant truck ﬁlling is also available for construction use from the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District. For more information on free recycled water availability, visit http://centralsan.org.

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TESTING: Continued from Page 1 dents in Contra Costa County public schools who met or exceeded state standards increased by 2 percent in Mathematics, up from 43 percent, and 3 percent in ELA, up from 52 percent. In each grade level tested, 3rd8th and 11th, scores improved by at least one percent in both subject areas. These results placed Contra Costa students above statewide averages in overall math and ELA (statewide averages at 37 percent and 49 percent respectively) as well as in each of the seven sub-categories. “We are excited to see that our students continue to improve on the new CAASPP assessment,” said Karen Sakata, Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools. “Teach-

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ports, which are being mailed to families, detail student performance in Math and English Language Arts (ELA), both of which are further broken down into sub-categories for specific performance analysis – an invaluable resource for both teachers and parents. Results are grouped into four categories

based on achievement – Standard Not Met, Standard Nearly Met, Standard Met and Standard Exceeded – which can then be compared to school, district, county and state averages. For more information on the new assessment system and understanding scores, visit: http:// caaspp.cde.ca.gov

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MUSD is seeking applicants for Citizens Oversight Committee Martinez USD Citizens’ Oversight Committee: Martinez Unified School District is seeking applicants for “member-at-large” and “parent of MUSD students” vacancies on the Measure K bond program Citizens’ Oversight Committee. Meetings are held four times each year at the District Office from 6:30-8:00 p.m. The application is located on the district website at www.martinezusd.net in the Measure K section. For questions please contact Diane Deshler, Chief Business Official at ddeshler@martinez.k12.ca.us or (925) 335-5925.

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Datebook Friday, Sept. 2 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

Saturday, Sept. 3 Read to HALO Angel Ear Dogs When: 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 3 Details: Certified therapy

dogs, READ trained, will listen to children read. Sessions with these special dogs are about 20 minutes each. The HALO dogs provide a nurturing acceptance and a warm empathy that makes children feel safe, providing a nonjudgmental space for learning. Space is limited. Cost: Free Info: To register, call the library at (925) 646-9900

Tuesday, Sept. 6 First Responders Appreciation Event

Contra Costa Stadium Cinemas 555 Center Ave., Martinez Showtimes for Friday, Sept. 2 through Thursday, Sept. 8 _______________________________________________________

THE LIGHT BETWEEN OCEANS

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PETE’S DRAGON

(PG) 11:55a 2:20p 4:40p 7:15p 9:35p _______________________________________________________

DON’T BREATHE

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SUICIDE SQUAD

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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. Learn to Knit & Crochet When: Tuesdays, Sept. 6, 13, 20 Where: Martinez Library 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 materi-

als may be limited. Cost: Free Info: Please register at ccclib.org or by calling the library at (925) 646-9900.

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Wednesday, Sept. 7 Drop-In Wednesdays for Teens When: 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7 Where: Martinez Library, 740 Court St., Martinez. Details: Drop in at the Martinez Library on Wednesdays for activities and events. First Wednesday of the month is Buttons! And the third Wednesday will continue to be Wii games. The other weeks there will be different games, crafts, electronics, journaling, special guests. Check it out! Cost: Free Info: (925) 646-9900 or http://ccclib.org

Thursday, Sept. 8 Choir Auditions When: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8 Where: Grace Episcopal Church, 130 Muir Road, Martinez. Details: Want to sing in a choir? We have openings for all voice parts in the excellent Grace Episcopal Church choir. Auditions will be held at the church. Cost: Free Info: Call Bob Burman, (925) 876-5370.

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Bambi Barker (at left) and Migs Carter sort and prepare items for the Kiwanis Rummage Sale to be held 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 9-10, at the Kiwanis Club center, 750 Allen St. (corner of Allen and Ferry). This year’s donated items include treasures from Aisley’s Antiques, estate sales, Eames hardware, and many more.

Friday, Sept. 9 Kiwanis Annual Rummage Sale When: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9 (and Saturday, Sept. 10). Where: 720 Allen Street, Martinez (corner of Allen and Ferry streets). Details: Treasures from recently closed Aisley’s Antiques. Estate sale items. Donated items from Eames Hardware. Antiques, collectibles, furniture, jewelry,

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 (no older than 6 months) 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.

Kiwanis Annual Rummage Sale When: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 Where: 720 Allen Street, Martinez (corner of Allen and Ferry streets). Details: Treasures from recently closed Aisley’s Antiques. Estate sale items. Donated items from Eames Hardware. Antiques, collectibles, furniture, jewelry, and so much more!

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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 Needle Arts with Marilyn When: 1-3 p.m. Sept. 10 and Sept. 17 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: (925) 646-9900 or

Hall Closet Thrift Store Grand Re-Opening When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10 Where: Hall Closet Thrift Store, 100 Glacier Drive (go to 202 Glacier, but head straight past all parking lots to back fence – due West – turn left and follow signs). Details: The Hall Closet Thrift Store on Glacier Drive, serving the residents of Martinez and Contra Costa County, closed for three months to paint, restock, and refresh. Starting Sept. 10, residents can donate and shop Thursdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Remember: your donations and purchases provide scholarships and workforce training to our post-detention youth! The Closet is now bursting with fresh merchandise. Halloween costumes galore, back-to-school clothing, loads of clothes for everybody! Nooks and crannies are filled with linens, crafts, books, kitschy fun stuff, and unique items. Info: www.ReachingOurYouth.org

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5 “Brotherhood is not just a Bible word. Out of comradeship can come and will come the happy life for all.” – Heywood Broun

Faith Billy Graham's ‘My Answer'

While food is a blessing, overeating can be harmful By BILLY GRAHAM Tribune Content Agency Q: My doctor keeps getting after me because of my weight, but I’ve told him that my parents always enjoyed eating and it didn’t seem to hurt them any. And anyway, isn’t good food a gift from God? Why shouldn’t we enjoy it? – Mrs. K.L. A: I’m not a medical expert, of course, but I strongly suspect your doctor is concerned about your weight because he knows you’re in danger of damaging your health, and even shortening your life. And I want to assure you that God is also concerned about this. He loves you and

wants what’s best for you – and that includes your health. We can’t control everything about our health, but we can control some things, and diet is one of them. This is one reason why the Bible commands us to avoid gluttony and overeating. One of the false accusations made against Jesus by His enemies was that He was “a glutton and a drunkard” (Luke 7:34). You’re right when you say good food is a gift from God, and that He wants us to enjoy it. Think how dull our lives would be without it! God didn’t have to make food enjoyable, but He did, and it should be a constant reminder of His goodness to us.

But this must never be used as an excuse for abusing our bodies or neglecting our health (as I’m afraid you may be doing). Instead, God wants us to take care of our bodies and use them for His glory. The Bible says, “You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body” (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). Listen to your doctor and follow his advice for healthy living. Then ask God to help you become “self-controlled, upright, holy and disciplined” (Titus 1:8). Send your queries to “My Answer,” c/o Billy Graham, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, N.C., 28201; call

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Evangelist Billy Graham.

1-(877) 2-GRAHAM, or visit the website for the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association: www. billygraham.org.

A true champion ... By LIISA LONDON A large crowd had braved snowy, treacherous weather conditions and a two-hour drive to Nephi, Utah, to cheer for our high school state championship girls’ basketball game. I felt honored as I watched the townspeople troop in from our small, mountain community of Morgan, Utah. So many had come to watch us play. And boy, did they get a show! Little did I realize at that time the great lesson in life I would be taught at the end of that day. The score teetered back and forth between the teams in that game on Feb. 17,

Jesus is my Savior By BLYTHE RACKHAM Jesus is my Savior, for He rescues me from me. I’ll try to explain just how to you. It’s very clear to see. Heavenly Father sent me here To learn to choose the right. I can’t get back to live with Him Unless I win the fight. Each day I have to make a choice. Some days I seem to choose The path that leads away from Christ, And that’s the way I lose. But God knew that I’d need some help, So Jesus said He’d come And be my Savior so I can try To be the best I can become. And when I try to change my ways – A better person be – I can succeed because of Christ Who gave His life for me.

1990. It was a tough game, physically and mentally. Early in the second quarter I found myself sitting on the bench, with three fouls. My position not only forced me to become an observer to the battle on the court, but also allowed me to notice the order in which the players were being substituted. Coach, what are you doing? I thought to myself as he repeatedly put Jodi Rees, a sophomore, into the game before Trisha Garn, a junior. Trisha had been the first person off the bench all season, and now, at state, Coach Wade Fiscus was giving Trisha’s time to Jodi. Jodi’s abilities were certainly par, but changes like this in such an important game weren’t characteristic of Coach Fiscus. I finally decided he must have a good reason and didn’t question his motives. Throughout the third and fourth quarters the game remained close. While Jodi played her best game, Trisha sat on the bench smiling and cheering her heart out for her friend. Trisha only played a few seconds of the entire championship game. It came down to the final 30 seconds and the teams were tied. We went up by one, and then two, and finally three. A missed three point attempt by the opposing team gave us the ball with nine seconds remaining. We were still cautious, but could taste the win. The seconds ticked down as we passed the ball to midcourt and the buzzer sounded, naming us state champions with a score of 53-50! Bedlam broke out as our fans and teammates swarmed to the floor and surrounded us. We had just achieved the goal we had worked for all year. The trophy was ours and we reveled in our moment of glory. After the presentation of the trophies,

the ladders were brought out to cut the nets down and each team member made the climb to the top to cut a string. Finally, the net hung by one, lonely string. Hal Rees, Jodi’s dad, had the honor of cutting it. He struggled awkwardly up the ladder and, gripping the scissors firmly, managed to snip the last piece. As the net dropped to the floor tears rolled down the cheeks of our Morgan fans, and when it was placed around Mr. Rees’s neck, members of the Rees family held each other tight. I soon came to understand why Jodi had played more than Trisha. It was not because Coach Fiscus was crazy, and it was not because one player was a lot better than the other; it was because our friend and teammate had done the most unselfish thing possible – she had asked Coach to let Jodi have her playing time. Trisha Garn understood what many in the room didn’t. Jodi’s 40-year-old dad would not live to see her play again. He was dying of a cancerous brain tumor. Trisha’s selfless act and the sight of Hal hugging Jodi really put our state championship in perspective for me. Sure, it was nice to have the honors of men, but compared to eternal matters of family and Christlike love it didn’t seem so significant. “I don’t feel like I made a sacrifice,” Trisha comments. “Jodi is an outstanding athlete. I wanted to do this for my friend.” Two-and-a-half weeks after the game, Jodi’s dad died. At his funeral the song “Wind beneath My Wings” was sung. Every time I hear the line from that song, “Did you ever know that you were my hero?” I think of Trisha. She is my hero. And she’d probably say, “No big deal.” But it’s a big deal to me.

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Personal connection could assist leap of faith By RABBI GELLMAN Tribune Content Agency Q: You have written in a recent column that to be a Christian, you have to get to the belief that Jesus is God and that God appeared on earth to die for your sins and be resurrected. My question is how does one “get there?” Do you mean that to become a Christian, one must let the overwhelming desire for a God that will care for one in this life and provide an afterlife in paradise win out over the lack of evidence for those beliefs? How does one justify belief in the dogma of any religion? Should one remain loyal to the religion of one’s childhood and not question the dogma of a religion that claims to be “the Word of God” when it may not be? Thank you for reading this, and your articles, which help me seek to understand God. – J from Wilmington, N.C. A: The question you have asked is what constitutes proof for faith, or proof for organized faith, which is religion? We must begin by understanding that not all proofs are the same. The proof of logical truths (a bachelor is an unmarried man) is human reason alone. The proof for scientific theories (oxygen causes combustion) is empirical evidence, evidence of the senses. The proofs for religious beliefs are also different depending on the nature of those particular beliefs. If they are beliefs about the world then they are proved or disproved by the world. The Bible taught that rain and flooding happened because God opened up gates in the sky that let some of the water above the vault of heaven pour down on the earth. This belief is false because that is not why it rains. However, the Bible also includes moral beliefs that we should not, for example, murder or steal. There are rational reasons why these commandments are true. It is called Natural Law and even though they are confirmed by revelation, they are also confirmed by reason. No rational morality can justify killing the innocent or taking what one does not own. These moral beliefs are true because human history, human reason and God’s word in the Bible all come to the same conclusion about how we ought to live. And finally there are religious beliefs that make historical claims. The Jewish belief that the Jews were slaves in Egypt and left in a great Exodus is a claim about something that supposedly happened roughly 3,200 years ago. If the Jews were never slaves in Egypt and if they never were emancipated, that belief is not true. Judaism does not have dogmas but if there never was an Exodus or a Moses or a liberating God it would be a big deal for Judaism. By far the most audacious and powerful historical belief in any world religion is the Christian belief that God became a person named Jesus who came to earth to be killed and then resurrected in order to atone for the sins of humanity. The proof for these beliefs is found only in the New Testament Gospel accounts of the life of Jesus. If any of these things did not actually happen, then those core Christian beliefs are not true. But if they did happen, then Christianity is true. Unfortunately, because the proof for the claims about Jesus as God, and particularly his resurrection, come solely from a Christian document, the historical debate over the truth of Christianity will never be settled. Since this historical dispute is going nowhere any time soon, what are you to do, dear J? The Christian answer I would suggest for your religious turmoil actually comes from Judaism. In the Passover Haggadah, the readings and prayers that accompany the Passover meal, there is a passage from Exodus 13:8 (KJV), “And thou shalt shew thy son in that day, saying, This is done because of that which the LORD did unto me when I came forth out of Egypt.” Now of course it is preposterous to say, years after the Exodus that I left Egypt, but that is the commandment. It means that certain historical events are so monumental in their historical and spiritual importance that they actually reach out from history and pull us in as participants. Every year at Passover I actually feel some ripple of freedom move my soul now. Similarly (and it is not the same) the story of how Jesus died and was resurrected to atone for the sins of the world could become a story of how Jesus came and died for you. I don’t know how you can get there, but I do know what it feels like to say that something happened in history that history cannot fully explain and that changes everything. I know what that feels like and I pray that someday you will know it too. Send QUESTIONS ONLY to The God Squad via email at godsquadquestion@aol.com.

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Alhambra Volleyball starts season with statement By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune Willie Marchesano’s Alhambra girls volleyball had something to prove on Tuesday night, and a statement to make for the rest of the teams in the newly formed Diablo Athletic League’s Foothill Conference. That statement was simple: this is our league. The Lady Bulldogs made a strong case for being one of the top teams, if not the top team, in the world’s earliest DAL volleyball power rankings on Aug. 30, with a commanding 3-1 win over the visiting Pittsburg Pirates. Alhambra lost a strong core of seniors to graduation last year, but continued right along on their upward trajectory that propelled them to the North Coast Section playoffs for the first time in 28 years. Before you could blink, the Bulldog girls had already blown up a 14-2 lead in the opening set fueled by a solid serving game led by a pair of aces, seniors Leslie Roofener and Makenzie Salva. Roofener led the team with five aces on the night. Pittsburg put up a spirited fight in

the early set despite the deficit, but aces from juniors Rachel Gray and Erin Silva, and a kill from Gabby Chase, another junior, sealed the set win. Yet another junior, Sophia Olson, put up her strongest defensive showing from the libero spot in the second set. Olson had 18 digs on the night. The second set brought more of the same, as Alhambra once again jumped out to a huge lead, this time with sophomore hitter Sterling Parker leading the lines from the middle of the court. The young hitter had nine kills on the night, and put together a solid defensive showing with six blocks, too. The Bulldogs didn’t slip up until set three. At this point the Pirates were playing for pride, and it was clear they had a lot of it in them. Suddenly the mis-hit shots were coming off with solid contact. Blockers were getting off the mark with more precision, and even the previously horrid passing was starting to click. Pittsburg’s Kiani Stanton in particular was having herself a set. The junior had six kills in the set, and topped it off with a set-point ace to force the Bull-

dogs to play one more. Momentarily it looked like Pittsburg was going to take advantage of the blow they dealt Alhambra and capitalize on the momentum shift, but they couldn’t hold onto the lead. At one point the Bulldogs found themselves down 13-7, but as the pressure mounted, Pittsburg imploded and left the door open. Alhambra didn’t just go through the door, they kicked it down. Parker’s fifth block on the night tied things up at 13-13, and an unforced error handed the Bulldogs their first lead since they won the second set. More Pittsburg mistakes fueled a solid serve run by Salva, who collected another pair of aces late on. The Bulldogs found themselves the benefactors of Pittsburg’s implosion, and senior setter Maddie Gray took advantage of an antsy team to tip over for the set and match win. Gray had 18 assists in her first effort as the team’s setter after serving as a back-up last season, and will be one of the many Bulldogs who will be looking to follow in the footsteps of last season’s trailblazers by setting their own path.

MARK FIERNER / Martinez Tribune Alhambra senior Leslie Roofener leaps for one of her seven kills on the night in the Bulldogs’ 3-1 win over the Pittsburg Pirates in their season opener.

Bulldogs blitzed by Acalanes in opening night loss By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune There were a lot of questions being asked before the Bulldogs and Dons kicked off the 2016-2017 football season on Friday night, but there would be even more after the final buzzer sounded. The Aug. 26 loss to the Dons was a wash. Acalanes dominated in every facet of the game, and there was little doubt who the better team was well before the 40-7 loss quieted the unusually small crowd at Knowles Field. If there was one play that could sum up the night, it was a blocked field goal in the fourth quarter. The Bulldogs had little to cheer about, but when they blocked Acalanes’

field goal attempt with 3:07 left on the clock they had something small to hang their hat on. There was one problem – the whistle hadn’t pierced the jubilant yips of the Alhambra boys, buoyed by a well executed rush. Acalanes’ special teams unit alertly scooped up the ball and ran it in for a touchdown, flattening any excitement Alhambra could muster after such a lop-sided result. It never looked like things would get off the mark for the Bulldogs on Friday night. They had a three and out on their first possession of the night, and then turned the ball over on their second possession. They would turn the ball over five times in the first half alone,

and struggled to get anything going on offense. Coach Alan Hern made some changes throughout the game, including inserting sophomore Aaron Hern under center. Hern’s first pass resulted in a fumble by the receiver, and while the sophomore looked poised, his size ultimately failed him after he endured a big hit by the Acalanes lineman. Hern landed awkwardly on the turf and went off with a broken collarbone. Coach Hern was forced to re-insert Daymyn Blalock, but he could do little to restart the offense. And with no passing game to bolster the running attack, Daniel Boyd had little room to maneuver with u BLITZED: Page 12

MARK FIERNER / Martinez Tribune Alhambra junior running back Daniel Boyd scored the only touchdown for Alhambra in the Bulldogs’ 40-7 loss to the Acalanes High School Dons on Friday, Aug. 26. Boyd caught an 18-yard swing pass from quarterback Daymyn Blalock.

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BELLA BOCCE TOTALS

0.444

0.311

162

0.500

324

SONS OF A BOCCE TOTALS

0.267

162

0.500

324

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Sports

Played

0.824

I TOL U

0.588

LE PETOMANE

0.588

FINE LINE

0.529

BOCCE BY TATE

0.353

0.118

0.500

102

RED HOOK RED DEVILS TOTALS

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KNIGHTS TEMPLAR

0.667

OUT OF TOWNERS

0.622

PEDAL PUB

0.595

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0.578

ROLLING STONES

0.422

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0.357

0.238

153

0.500

306

FIRE BALLS TOTALS

0.458

B.U.I.

0.400

0.396

D'BOCCERI

162

0.500

324

THURSDAY OPEN E DIVISION Games

WON

LOST

Played

WON

LOST

Games Played

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0.729

MISSION IMBOCCEBALL

0.667

S&N FLOOR COVERINGS

0.708

WARF RATS

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MAINLY GREEKS

0.604

WE'RE IN THERE

0.422

BOWLING THUNDER

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MARTINEZ MOOSE LODGE

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BOCCE BY THE BAY

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0.458

RED HOOK RED DEVILS

0.311

CELLAR DWELLERS

0.458

162

0.500

324

0.222

162

0.500

324

TOTALS

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0.708

WON

LOST

Played

TEAM KIWANIS

0.667

BAJA BOCCE

0.646

LA FOLLA SQUADRA

0.622

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0.438

162

0.500

324

BOCCE BUDDIES II

0.422

GRAPE GUZZLERS

0.400

162

0.500

324

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LOST

Played

0.667

FRIDAY OPEN B DIVISION

0.622

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LOST

Games Played

BOCCE BOMBERS

0.563

THAT'S HOW WE ROLL

0.646

WRECKING CREW

0.467

AMICI

0.511

CASINO REALE

0.422

BUONO BOCCE

0.511

BALL BREAKERS

0.396

LA DOLCE VITA

0.479

BUONA VITA

0.356

MARTINEZ LIONS CLUB

0.467

162

0.500

324

FRIDAY NIGHT ROLLERS

0.458

BOCCE NOVA

0.422

162

0.500

324

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WEDNESDAY OPEN D DIVISION

0.619

WON

LOST

Played

0.524

RAPID ROLLERS

0.644

0.500

BALLS OF JUSTICE

0.583

THROW DOWN

0.422

BOCCE GOURMET

0.511

NU RAYS 3

0.400

LONG SHOTS

0.511

I VINCITORI

0.378

THE MARKSMEN

0.500

MARINA MAULERS

0.417

0.333

162

0.500

324

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LOST

Games Played

HOOKERS & BANKERS

0.667

JUICED BALLS

0.625

BOCCE WEEKENDERS

0.578

BOCCE BUMS

0.521

WANT SOME GET SOME

0.467

SPACED OUT

0.400

SLIM CHANCE

0.222

162

0.500

324

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Games TEAM

WON

LOST

Played

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0.578

FARLO BAMBINO FARLO

0.500

SLOW AND EASY

0.646

MASTER BLASTERS

0.500

CJ#2

0.533

BOCCE BOMBERS

0.489

LUCKY 7

0.511

TEAM OEHRLEIN

0.378

WHATS THE POINT?

0.489

0.286

HARD TO HANDLE

0.489

153

0.500

306

EASY ROLLERS

0.417

RELATIVITY

0.417

162

0.500

324

TOTALS

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LOST

Games Played

BOCCELISMS

0.644

SAYBROOK SWINGERS

0.604

SCUSI

0.583

TIRA LA PALLA

0.533

Games

BOCCE FUNTIMERS

0.489

BALLS 4 HIRE

0.489

0.167

162

0.500

324

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BOCCE DOGS

WHATZA MADDA U

TOTALS

TEAM

TOTALS

COSI VICINO

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FRIDAY OPEN A DIVISION

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WISKEY LANE SHOOTERS

0.756

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LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL

TOTALS

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HOLY ROLLERS

N.U.T.S.

ROTARY ROLLERS

KATIES KIDS

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WEDNESDAY OPEN B DIVISION

0.667

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TOTALS

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WON

LOST

Played

BEEOCHI BALLERS

0.690

RAT BLASTARDS

0.643

WON

LOST

Played

ON A ROLL

0.578

BOCCE BY TATE

0.778

RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS 2

0.556

A.B.C.

0.648

BOCCE AMICI

0.489

BLUE BALLS

0.574

ALLBOCCE'D UP

0.333

SHORTS NO GOOD

0.574

WON

LOST

Played

0.214

BOCCE COUTSHIP

0.556

153

0.500

306

UNTOUCHABLES

0.625

AMICI

0.537

FREE AGENTS

0.444

CASINO CRAZY

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0.352

ROLLING SCONES

0.578

Games

DUCKS

0.296

"B" OCCE'S

0.563

JUST FRIENDS

0.241

HAVING A BALL

0.500

270

0.500

540

LES SCHWAB TIRE

0.356

0.289

162

0.500

324

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TUESDAY OPEN A DIVISION TEAM

THURSDAY SENIORS RED Games TEAM

SON-OF-A-BOCCE TOTALS

FRIDAY OPEN E DIVISION Games TEAM

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LOST

Played

THE PLAYERS

0.792

BOCCE BY TATE

0.729

SPEDS

0.622

TEAM BOB

0.467

NOSOTROS

0.356

WON

LOST

Played

ARSENAL

0.271

CROCKETT CRYSTALS

0.667

EIGHT THE HARD WAY

0.244

BOCCE BRUISERS

0.630

WON

LOST

Played

162

0.500

324

ZAPPERS

0.556

GREAT BALLS OF FIRE

0.667

CARQUINEZ STRAITS

0.500

MEAT THE KINDERS

0.667

BOCCIATORI

0.481

NBA

0.667

BOCCE FRIENDS

0.463

BOCCE PER SEMPRE

0.463

MT DIABLOS

0.500

SUGAR CUBES

0.444

CIA

0.422

LA BELLA VITA

0.444

BALLS ON FIRE

0.356

OUR GANG

0.352

PALLINO PALS

0.229

270

0.500

540

162

0.500

324

TOTALS

TUESDAY OPEN B DIVISION Games WON

LOST

Played

TIRAMISU

TEAM

0.625

THE OTHER TEAM

0.604

BOCCEE BUSTERS

0.578

THE PROS FROM DOVER

0.542

DRUNKEN DEBOCCERY

0.533

WILD & WACKY

BOCCE BRAWLERS TOTALS

0.311

0.289

162

0.500

324

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LOST

Played

KEEP ON ROLLIN

0.625

JB SERVICES

0.583

BOCCE E VINO

0.521

I TOL U JACKS TEAM

0.511

BITE ME

0.489

ROCK AND ROLLERS

0.444

RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS 1 TOTALS

0.311

162

0.500

324

THE PRETENDERS TOTALS

THURSDAY SENIORS WHITE

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TOTALS

TUESDAY OPEN C DIVISION TEAM

TOTALS

SUNDAY OPEN B DIVISION Games TEAM

TOTALS

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THURSDAY SENIORS GREEN

Games

Games WON

LOST

Played

WON

LOST

Played

BOCCE GUYS

0.611

SEASONED PACK

0.729

BALLS O' FYRE

0.611

F.B.I.

0.604

BOTCHEE 101

0.611

OBOCCE

0.500

BOCCE BENE

0.574

BOCCE BALLS OF FIRE

0.467

VAGABONDS

0.556

VALTELLINA ALL-STARS

0.422

BETWEEN THE TRACKS

0.481

SENIOR TRAVLERS

0.463

LETS ROLL

0.378

VFW POST 1351

0.407

WHAT A-BI-OCCE

0.378

BOCCE BUDDIES

0.370

162

0.500

324

0.315

270

0.500

540

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EASY RIDERS TOTALS

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SUNDAY OPEN CC DIVISION Games TEAM

WON

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Games

UNDERDOGS

0.688

3 B'S

0.533

THURSDAY OPEN A DIVISION

TUESDAY OPEN D DIVISION Games WON

LOST

Played

WON

LOST

Played

STOCKINGER SURVEYS

0.667

LE PETOMANE

0.667

THE BOCCE CATS

0.511

LOS AMIGOS

0.604

SHORTS NO GOOD

0.646

TEAM FREEDOM

0.500

0.625

TRAVLERS

0.458

0.422

0.378

162

0.500

324

TEAM

INTERNATIONAL BOCCE

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ABA

SHOOT IT

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HARD KNOCKS

0.600

THE USUAL SUSPECTS

0.467

THE MONEY SHOTZ

0.311

0.156

162

0.500

324

BELLA DONNAS & THE DUDES

0.444

STRANGERS

UNCONSCIOUS

0.444

BB & TT

BELLA BOCCE

0.311

BOCCISMO

162

0.500

324

TOTALS

WON

LOST

TEAM

Played

SUNDAY OPEN D DIVISION Games TEAM

WON

LOST

Played

BOCCE AND BEYOND

0.771

WON

LOST

Games Played

0.708

ROLLIN' STONES

0.646

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MARDI GRAS MADNESS

0.622

MEASUE THIS

ROLLIN' UP

0.578

BOUN AMICI

0.646

CANCEL MY APPOINTMENTS AND …

0.644

0.489

THE STRAIT SHOOTERS

0.444

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BOCCE AMICI TOO

0.578

MARTINEZ AUTO BOCCE

X-RAYS

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BALL WEEVELS

0.467

V.A. NOBLES

0.356

BOCCE BOUNCERS

0.458

"WATCH ME BOCCE"

0.444

HI ROLLERZ

0.333

HIGH CASINOS

0.400

ROLL PLAYERS

0.422

STEWART SOLUTIONS

0.292

GSD

0.396

INCOGNITO

0.313

162

0.500

324

162

0.500

324

162

0.500

324

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0.756

MOUZO LUNGO

0.689

0.578

BOCCE SNATCHERS

0.533

0.479

THE NEW KIDS ON THE BOCCE

0.479

0.444

FULLISI MY PALLINO

0.467

0.438

MANNCLANANDDAN

0.417

0.267

B.A.M.F.

0.188

162

0.500

324

162

0.500

324

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SHELL BOCCIATORI

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SMB

0.644

LOST

Played

LA MACCHINA

0.729

S&N FLOOR COVERINGS

0.708

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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. 27, 2016.

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ly in the week as possible to avoid disputes.

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Breathe new life into old routines. Paying close attention to the tiniest things and adding a unique touch could ensure your future is better than average. Make necessary changes in the earliest part of the week.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Keep the best and highest in mind. Your wants and needs might be well under control and used to good purpose in the week ahead. A generous spirit will help you survive when people are difficult to deal with.

TAURUS (April 20May 20): Being selfish is necessary sometimes. Do what is in your best interests, not what will be profitable or expedient for other people. Use your diplomatic skills within the confines of business situations as this week unfolds.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23Nov. 21): Focus on setting reasonable goals this week. Put something away for a rainy day this week. You will learn that it is better to save your pennies than to waste them on passing whims. Loved ones may share your ambitions.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Sound strategies include knowing when to keep quiet. Although you may be flattered to be given an opportunity to voice an opinion it may not be in your best interests to do so. Play it close to your chest in the week ahead.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Give in with good grace. You may need to compromise to achieve harmony with others. Favors may be asked. Even the most devoted followers need an incentive or a reward for their loyalty this week.

CANCER (June 21July 22): The next few days are the best ones for networking and making new contacts. Avoid making major purchases or commitments in the last half of the week. The week ahead can bring benefits if you sidestep confrontations. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Budget-conscious attitudes are broken down by compassion. No matter how strict you are about spending someone could wheedle a few dollars out of your pocket in the week ahead. Launch new projects as soon as possible. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Enjoy the fruits of your labors. In the week ahead you might receive applause for your generosity, leadership abilities or wisdom. Make commitments, promises and agreements as ear-

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Exercise good taste. Ask for the opinion of a friend when shopping for decorator items or house wares and you won’t go wrong. Enjoy mental challenges or focus on receiving a valuable learning experience this week. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 18): It may be wiser to wait. Reassess sensitive financial situations or lay out the framework for future plans. There may be an opportune time to seek professional advice but it is not a good week to act on it. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Bolster the confidence of others by being sympathetic and kind. Knowledgeable people are available and willing to provide a helping hand. Valuable information can come your way in the first part of the week.

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Last Week’s

Crossword ACROSS 1 Gear tooth 4 Scotch whisky brand 9 Apples, e.g. 14 Sushi bar tuna 15 “Inside the NBA” analyst Shaq 16 Scary bacteria 17 *Dots-and-dashes system 19 Charged toward 20 Long Island airport town 21 “Divergent” star Woodley 23 Robber, to cops 26 Join the game 27 Electrical unit of resistance 30 Fish market offering 33 Revolutionary Guevara 36 *Entree 38 Linen fiber source 39 Statesman Stevenson 40 Part of UNLV 41 Fly like a parasailer 42 Weed-control tools 43 *Boxy British economy car 45 “Take your pick” 46 Ironed 47 Grounded fast jet, briefly 48 Affordable __ Act 50 “This __ unfair!” 52 Car thief on a pleasure spin 56 Car wheel shafts 60 Offensively pungent 61 *Venue for hypothetical legal cases 64 Stop to think, say 65 Alma __ 66 Word in itineraries 67 Tricky road curves 68 Roast host, and a hint to the answers to starred clues 69 Wild blue yonder DOWN 1 Victoria’s Secret garment, for short 2 Cries of discovery 3 “You go, __!” 4 “My Cousin Vinny” co-star 5 Post-apartheid ruling party: Abbr. 6 Prefix with conservative 7 Father figures 8 “Ick!” 9 Hazards 10 Central Florida city

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Dogs turn ball over six times in 40-7 loss

Port Costa Car Show ...

PHOTOS & COLLAGE BY JOHN GRUBKA / Courtesy

The Port Costa Car Show & BBQ was held Sunday, Aug. 28, 2016, at the Port Costa School. The event was hosted by Hilary Sheridan and Sarah Louise, and featured classic cars from many decades. There was also a raffle and food provided by Port Costa chef, Ridge Greene.

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Alhambra linebacker junior Zach Schuler gets to the quarterback.

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the Dons keying on the run. The lone bright spots on the night came from a receiving touchdown by Boyd. The junior was able to scamper in on a swing pass from Blalock and rumble into the end zone – and the play of the defensive line. The linemen got in Acalanes quarterback Robby Rowell’s face, and forced the junior to make tougher throws than he would’ve liked. Captain Tyler Clemons and Eddie Taylor spent most of the night harassing the

quarterback, even after they lost a member of their line, Nick Haro, to an injury early in the second half. Mason Yeager also contributed off the edge to provide pressure, but more importantly stuff the run game. Acalanes’ run game was almost non-existent. But with Rowell connecting with receiver Matt Burns – his favorite target on the night – they didn’t need to run the ball. The inexperienced secondary that Hern had previously alluded to showed their

youth, but also showed their determination. They battled despite the lopsided score until the final whistle, which will surely enhance their ability to improve. The Bulldog boys will welcome San Marin on Friday night. The Mustangs from Novato also lost their opening ball game. Both teams will look to get into the win column at Knowles Field. The two teams last met in the 2010 North Coast Section Playoffs where Alhambra was beaten by a score of 21-12.

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