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Bulldogs collect consecutive wins in DAL

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Tribune Poll workers sought Kelly Davis and her fellow Contra Costa volunteers have an early wake-up call on Election Day, but most of them don’t mind the long hours. Each of them has their own unique reasons for being a poll worker. And the Contra Costa County Elections Division is looking for civic-minded men and women to join them on the Election Day Team. Davis, of Orinda, is motivated to get out of bed on Election Day and stay energized throughout the day to raise money for foster children. Monnie Segelke of Danville and Maude DiVictor of Richmond both ﬁnd helping voters fulﬁlling, and they enjoy seeing neighbors and familiar faces at their polling places. Julie Southern of Antioch, like several volunteers, grew up in a family that emphasized civic participation. “I enjoy being involved in the democratic process, and there’s no better way than being a poll worker because you’re involved in the nitty-gritty,” Southern said. “I can say I’m a part of history.” The November 2016 election will be a historic one as a new president and state senator are elected. Voter turnout is anticipated to be the highest it has been in years. POLLS: Page 5

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Bulldog junior Rachel Gray serves it up in a Bulldog win against the Northgate Broncos on Sept. 22, 2016.

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Martinez teen perishes in accident Martinez hospital residency named one of top 10 in US

MARTINEZ, Calif. – A Martinez teen died after his vehicle collided with a tree Tuesday night. At 7:36 p.m. on Sept. 27, Martinez Police were dispatched to the area of Alhambra Avenue and Benham Drive, near Foothills Park, where a vehicular accident had occurred. When ofﬁcers arrived on scene, they

found a sole occupant trapped inside the vehicle. Medical personnel were dispatched to the scene to assist with rescue efforts. Attempts were made to provide medical aid to the driver, however, he succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The driver was identiﬁed as 18-year-old

Martinez resident, Randy Hendrickson. Preliminary police reports and witness statements indicate Hendrickson may have been traveling at a high rate of speed. It is unknown as of presstime if drugs or alcohol were involved in the incident. The incident is under investigation by

Martinez Police. Ofﬁcers from the Contra Costa Regional Trafﬁc Team have also been called to assist with the investigation. Any witnesses to the collision or anyone with information about the incident is asked to please call Cpl. Mike Estanol at (925) 372-3440.

Historic Home Tour to return Oct. 8 MARTINEZ, Calif. – Martinez’s Historic Home Tour is returning this fall for the 10th consecutive time. The Home Tour will feature seven private homes open to the public – most for the ﬁrst and only time. The tour is organized each year by the Martinez Historical Society to focus attention on the town’s unusually large collection of vintage homes constructed over the last 150 years. This year’s tour will feature homes located southeast of downtown Martinez. The historic home styles are primarily American Craftsman and Tudor Revival. These homes were constructed during the 1914 to 1949 period. Each house reﬂects the personalities of the homeowners. For example, there is a 1914 Craftsman bungalow which the owner restored to its appearance of 102 years ago – and then added a model train which chugs around the living room (at the level of the picture rail) when

Medical training program ranked 9th MARTINEZ, Calif. – For the second consecutive year, the Contra Costa Family Medicine Residency Program has been named one of the top 10 such medical training programs in the country by the physician network, Doximity. Contra Costa’s program was recognized as ninth nationally by clinical reputation out of more than 500 family medicine residency programs in the U.S., according to the annual Doximity Residency Navigator survey. Doximity also ranked the Contra Costa Family Medicine Residency Program, which is afﬁliated with Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) & Health Centers, in the top 10 in 2015. “I am so honored that we have been recognized RESIDENCY: Page 4

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The Historic Home Tour in Martinez will take place Saturday, Oct. 8. It will include homes such as the one pictured, restored to how it ﬁrst appeared 102 years ago. As visitors enter the front door to this home, they will encounter a personal touch added by the owner: a model train chugging around the living room at the level of the picture rails.

the front door is opened. Another homeowner incorporated two of the Gargoyle lights from San Francisco’s 1906 Beaux-Arts Monadnock Building into his

home – which also has an impressive Art Deco interior. Then there is a 1934 Tudor Revival home which contains a feature TOUR: Page 3

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ing machine – so someone in dirty clothes, I guess. A man was refusing to leave his campsite that sat on private property on Alhambra Avenue around 8:30 a.m. At 11:11 a.m., a woman with no shoes on walked through the Amtrak train station talking to herself, sweating and unable to articulate when spoken to. At ﬁve till noon, a man described as tall and thin was going through dumpsters on Eastgate Lane. A man in blue jeans was attempting to steal from Nob Hill Foods and when confronted, refused to leave the store. The interrupted heist occurred at 12:30 p.m. A Shasta Drive resident claimed that her next door neighbor was violating a temporary restraining order by ﬂooding her backyard at 4:10 p.m. Which is very Old Testament of her neighbor. A man in a grey shirt attempted to throw a shopping cart through the door of a business in the John Muir Station shopping center.

paper on ﬁre at 4:20 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 23 At 7:13 a.m. a man drank a case of stolen beer near the side of Wal-Mart. A man in a sailor hat was sitting on a ﬁre hydrant and drinking alcohol on Ferry Street at 1:08 p.m. Three women left Nail USA on Arnold Drive without paying for services rendered around 5 p.m. Be on the lookout for roughly 30 freshly done ﬁngernails. Sixty nails altogether if they did the mani-pedi combo.

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Thursday, Sept. 22

A group of females were heard being loud on the Eastwoodbury Park nine minutes into this new day. A man was seen pacing around the area of Morello Park Elementary for roughly eight hours going into the evening time. The drive-thru window at the Burger King on Muir Road was left open and no one came to the window when a customer drove up and honked his car horn repeatedly just after 11 p.m.

A woman in capri pants was drinking alcohol excessively in the Main Street Plaza near 2 p.m., causing a disturbance. A man in well made blue jeans was walking westbound on Main Street, punching signs and lighting

Just before 2 a.m., two women were observed walking La Salle Street while yelling and crying. One of them chased a car. Around 8:30 a.m. a man

Sunday, Sept. 25

in camo pants was throwing trash around the Main Street Plaza. He was later seen picking up the trash he had thrown. There was a jumpy house at a party in the Eastwoodbury Park. At 10 till Monday, a man in a red cap threatened a 7-Eleven employee with a broken bottle in an attempt to steal beer. The 7-Eleven was on Pacheco Boulevard.

Monday, Sept. 26 At 12:21 a.m. there was a deer laying on Alhambra Avenue, presumed dead. Oh my. At 8:13 a.m. a boy was seen on Howe Road sharpening a four inch knife while walking. A man entered Copart property on Waterfront Road around 10 a.m. and threatened to hit employees by saying, “I am going to hit you.” He was asked to leave. A man in a Batman shirt was heavily intoxicated inside Creek Monkey Tap House at 8:15 p.m. Batman was nodding off, getting loud and pounding on the table.

Tuesday, Sept. 27 A man wielding a walking stick was heard yelling while moving about the Main Street Plaza at 1:11 p.m.

Arrest Log Those appearing in the following listings have only been arrested on suspicion of the crimes indicated and are presumed innocent. Arrests listed may not necessarily have taken place in Martinez. Montrell Harris, 33, was arrested Sept. 26, for allegedly driving with license suspended. Courtney Hall, 20, was arrested Sept. 24, for alleged possession of control substance paraphernalia, and revocation of probation. Weylin Crook, 28, was arrested Sept. 24 on warrants or holds only. Salvador Ruano, 26, was arrested Sept. 24 on DUI alcohol, drugs with bodily injury-related charges. Joe Perez, 73, was arrested Sept. 24 for allegedly driving with license suspended for drunk driving. Janis Thomas, 65, was arrested Sept. 24 for allegedly being intoxicated in public. Jamie Hampton, 24, was arrested Sept. 24 for alleged possession of narcotic controlled substance, allegedly giving false information to a peace ofﬁcer, allegedly transferring/selling personal information for the purpose of illegally obtaining goods or services. Kathleen Peterson, 28, was arrested Sept. 23 on warrants or holds only. William Mann, 31, was arrested Sept. 23 for purportedly taking a vehicle without the owner’s consent. Shannon Smithcastro, 41, was arrested Sept. 23 for alleged possession of controlled substance, contempt of court – second conviction for violation of order. Mauro Aguilar, 38, was arrested Sept. 23 on battery with serious bodily injury charges. Michael Hart, 52, was arrested Sept. 22 for allegedly possessing marijuana, 28.5 grams or less. Scott Zickefoose, 29, was arrested Sept. 22 for allegedly possessing drug paraphernalia. Stephen Walker, 49, was arrested Sept. 22 on warrants or holds only. Abel Huerta, 37, was arrested Sept. 22 on charges of being intoxicated in public. April Zufallcoats, 35, was arrested for possession of controlled substance, taking vehicle without owners consent, hit and run resulting in property damage, and failing to obey peace ofﬁcer (all charges alleged). ARRESTS: Page 3

Weather, Astronomical & Tides Friday, Sept. 30

Saturday, Oct. 1

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Monday, Oct. 3

Tuesday, Oct. 4

Wednesday, Oct. 5

Thursday, Oct. 6

71º / 53º Low clouds, some sun

70 / 50º Low clouds, some sun

67º / 50º Afternoon showers

67º / 54º Cool with some sun

79º / 53º Sunny & pleasant

80º / 47º Partial sunshine

Sunrise / Sunset 7:04 a.m. / 6:52 p.m.

Sunrise / Sunset 7:05 a.m. / 6:50 p.m.

Sunrise / Sunset 7:06 a.m. / 6:49 p.m.

Sunrise / Sunset 7:06 a.m. / 6:47 p.m.

Sunrise / Sunset 7:07 a.m. / 6:46 p.m.

Sunrise / Sunset 7:08 a.m. / 6:44 p.m.

Sunrise / Sunset 7:09 a.m. / 6:43 p.m.

Moonrise / Moonset 6:42 a.m. / 7 p.m.

Moonrise / Moonset 7:38 a.m. / 7:31 p.m.

Moonrise / Moonset 8:34 a.m. / 8:02 p.m.

Moonrise / Moonset 9:29 a.m. 8:35 p.m.

Moonrise / Moonset 10:23 a.m. / 9:11 p.m.

Moonrise / Moonset 11:17 a.m. / 9:49 p.m.

Moonrise / Moonset 12:10 p.m. / 10:32 p.m.

High Tides 1:45 a.m. (4.92 ft) 2:19 p.m. (5.18 ft)

High Tides 2:29 a.m. (4.79 ft) 2:46 p.m. (5.15 ft)

High Tides 3:13 a.m. (4.63 ft) 3:08 p.m. (5.12 ft)

High Tides 3:58 a.m. (4.43 ft) 3:27 p.m. (5.15 ft)

High Tides 4:46 a.m. (4.27 ft) 3:49 p.m. (5.15 ft)

High Tides 5:37 a.m. (4.04 ft) 4:20 p.m. (5.12 ft)

High Tides 6:36 a.m. (3.87 ft) 4:58 p.m. (5.02 ft)

Low Tides 8:05 a.m. (.52 ft) 8:33 p.m. (.69 ft)

Low Tides 8:35 a.m. (.82 ft) 9:14 p.m. (.66 ft)

Low Tides 9:02 a.m. (1.12 ft) 9:53 p.m. (.59 ft)

Low Tides 9:30 a.m. (1.38 ft) 10:32 p.m. (.56 ft)

Low Tides 10 a.m. (1.61 ft) 11:10 p.m. (.56 ft)

Low Tides 10:36 a.m. (1.84 ft) 11:52 p.m. (.56 ft)

Low Tides 11:18 a.m. (2.03 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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Soroptimist awards grant for Get Real Academy MARTINEZ, Calif. – Soroptimist International of the Americas has recognized the efforts of local Soroptimist clubs and provided a $2,500 grant for a local event. “Soroptimist Club Grants for Women and Girls” is the title given to the grant program administered by Soroptimist International of the Americas Foundation, headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Each year it awards over $200,000 in grants to clubs for programs that truly make a difference for women and girls. This year the charter club of Soroptimist International of Martinez is teamed up with Soroptimist International of 24-680, Diablo Vista, Antioch, Pittsburg and Brentwood in the Contra Costa area to present “Get Real Academy,” an all-day career orientation u

for senior high school girls that will be held on Thursday, March 2, 2017, at the Concord Hilton Hotel. The goal of Get Real Academy is to provide a one-day leader-

ship, life skills event for 200 high school senior girls in the area of District II, Founder Region. The clubs from Walnut Creek/Lafayette, participate in planning, fund-

Barrelista recognized ...

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Congratulations to Martinez-based Barrelista Coffee House & Cafe on being recognized by the Contra Costa Sanitary District during the 2016 Pollution Prevention Awards. The awards were held Wednesday, Sept. 21, at the Hilton Concord. Barrelista, 736 Main St., Martinez, was recognized “for using compostable food trays, cutlery and cups; and serving iced espresso drinks in reusable mason jars which customers can take with them and reuse during their next visit, reducing waste.”

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rarely found in California: an original 1930s kitchen in wonderful condition that has never been updated. As in past years, the Shell Clubhouse at 1635 Pacheco Boulevard in Martinez will be the starting point for the tour. The 1937 Clubhouse is itself a historic structure that was built by the Shell Refinery in the Arts & Crafts style. Visitors arriving at the Clubhouse will be offered complementary coffee. They will also find booths that have been set up by local organizations such as the John Muir National Historic Site, the local Genealogical Society and others. There will also be special exhibits set up in the Clubhouse for the day of the tour. Since this is an election year, there will be a display of vintage political memorabilia dating all the way back to the Grover Cleveland Administration in the 1880s. A companion exhibit will feature 20th Century press cameras – and camera models used by past presidents, first ladies and other politicians. The exhibit will include photos of these wellknown personalities and the same camera models that will

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District II Director Pat Eileen Fisher presents a mock check for $2,500 to members of the Martinez Soroptimist Club. Seated, from left, is: Club Director Ann Stanley, Vice President Kendra McKeen, Treasurer June Rogers; standing, from left: Monica Sanders, Secretary Sara Stout, Bert Vigil, Pat Eileen Fisher, Barbara Kapsalis, Linda Shahade and President Judy Moon.

raising, presenting and managing the overall mechanics of the day. Some of the objectives from participation in workshops and general sessions are: • Increased awareness of sound financial management and the pitfalls of credit; • Increased self-esteem through mock job interviews with positive feedback; • Increased awareness of violence and workplace harassment; • Increased awareness of women’s health issues. The planning committee is currently contacting all 37 schools in the area and contract forms for participation will be going out next month. Soroptimist encourages all readers to like them on Facebook at “Get Real Academy.”

be on display in the Clubhouse. More exhibits can be seen in the adjacent Shell Museum, which is operated by Shell Alumni (retired refinery employees). The museum has its own displays that relate to the history of petroleum processing and to the Shell Martinez Refinery itself (constructed in 1915). For those who don’t wish to drive their own cars, buses will depart from the Clubhouse every 10 minutes to shuttle visitors onward to the homes that will be on the tour. There will be knowledgeable tour guides on the buses. There will also be docents in each home to welcome visitors, point out the features of the houses, and to answer questions. There will be a special treat for tour goers this year: a visit to a wonderful garden where wildlife are rescued and rehabilitated. The homeowner coordinates her efforts with those of the Lindsay Wildlife Museum. The wild animals in her garden are curious about human visitors instead of afraid. Also on the tour will be the Martinez Junior High School. Built in the Spanish Revival style, the 1931 building won a state-wide architectural award.

Tour goers will see several of the original interior features which were left preserved during the 1968 seismic retrofit and a later renovation that took place in 1999. The Martinez Museum is also on the tour route. “The museum has been closed for the last 12 months while undergoing renovations,” reports John Curtis, the Martinez Historical Society President, “but the tour will allow visitors to see the restored interior of the building and all the new displays before the museum officially reopens to the general public a week later.” “Each year’s tour is different,” said Carolyn Duncan, Chair of the Home Tour Committee. “We’re confident that this year’s tour – with its highly personalized homes, antique automobiles, the wildlife sanctuary, the museums and a number of local musicians – will provide tour goers with a memorable visitor experience.” The Home Tour will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door. Tickets can be purchased by credit card at www.martinezhometour.com or www.eventbrite.com. Tick-

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n Andrew Pacheco, 38, was arrested Sept. 21 on warrants or holds only. n Courtney Moore, 28, was arrested Sept. 19 on charges related to conspiracy to commit a misdemeanor, receive/etc. known stolen property over $200, false impersonation of another, unauthorized use of personal identifying information, and burglary. n Robert Bingham, 54, was arrested Sept. 19 for alleged possession of con-

trolled substance. n Aaron Higgins, 22, was arrested Sept. 19 for alleged possession of controlled substance. n Scott Collier, 46, was arrested Sept. 18 for alleged revocation of probation and vehicle theft. n April Zufallcoats, 35, was arrested for alleged possession of controlled substance, taking vehicle without owner’s consent, evasion – wanton disregard for safety.

ets can also be purchased with cash or check at four Martinez stores: Char’s Flowers, 635 Main St.; Peirano Jewelers, 510 Center Ave.; The UPS Store in the Lucky Shopping Center; and I’ve Been Framed, 411 Ferry St. The Historical Society

wishes to thank the following sponsors who make the tour possible: Shell Martinez Refinery, Cole Real Estate, West Berkeley Design Loop, Shell Chemical Company, Republic Services, Shell Western States Federal Credit Union, Hagin’s

Automotive, Bisio/Dunivan, Les Schwab Tire Center of Martinez, Ecomulch, Community Focus, City of Martinez, Leading Edge Pest Management, Schroder Insurance, Connolly & Taylor Chapel and Michael Briones of J. Rockcliff Realtors.

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Datebook Ongoing The Last Romance When: Now through Oct. 1; Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2:30 p.m. Where: Martinez Campbell Theatre, 636 Ward St., Martinez. Details: Onstage Repertory Theatre Company presents “The Last Romance,” written by Joe DiPietro and directed by Helen Means Alamo. In this comedy, an 80-year-old widower embarks upon a “fantastic love affair,” much to the dismay of his jealous sister. Featuring actors Sheilah Morrison (Pleasant Hill), Lynne Elizondo (Danville), Bill Dietz (Concord), and Davey Towers (Martinez). Cost: General admission $18, seniors $16, students $10; Thursday General/Seniors bargain price $12. Info: Reservations at (925) 518-3277 or Onstagetheatre.homestead.com Emergency

ness Training - Saturday Classes When: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17 (and the next three Saturdays) Where: City Hall Council Chambers, 525 Henrietta St., Martinez. Details: Basic CERT class covers, emergency preparedness, utility control, fire safety, light search and rescue, disaster psychology, medical triage, emergency medical care, CERT organization, terrorism and hazardous materials. CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) is a FEMA volunteer civilian training program sponsored by the Martinez Police Department. Persons completing the class will be eligible to become Martinez Volunteer Disaster Service Workers. Cost: Free Info: http//:martinezcert.org or martinez.cert@gmail. com

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Docent Day When: 6-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30 Where: Martinez Museum, 1005 Escobar St., Martinez. Details: Light refreshments will be served and you’ll get a sneak peak at the new displays and learn what is involved in being a docent. Cost: Free Info: Andrea Blachman, (925) 387-5385

Where: Theatre of Dreams, 11 Canyon Lake Drive, Port Costa. Details: This special weekend event is to benefit Outcast Cat Help. Come visit and learn more about our cat rescue programs and check out the adorable kittens available for adoption. Free Halloween gift with every adoption. Info: http://outcastcat.org

Pasta Feed Fundraiser When: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30 Where: Pine Meadows Golf Course, 451 Vine Hill Way, Martinez. Details: The dinner will benefit Safe & Sober Bulldogs Grad Night. The dinner will also feature raffle prizes, an Apple TV raffle, and karaoke contest. Cost: $10 adults, $5 kids 10 and under, $30 for family of four. Info: Purchase tickets at http://www.alhambrahigh. org/gradnight. Email AHSgradnight20162017@yahoo.com.

Family Fun Night When: 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 Where: Shell Clubhouse, 1635 Pacheco Blvd., Martinez. Details: The Family Fun Night (formerly the Pasta Feed) is sponsored by Martinez Rotary and Kiwanis. Kids activities/games. Plus pre-run packet pick up (for pre-registered runners) – get your run bib and t-shirt. Cost: $15 Info: (925) 335-5111 or http://martinezedfoundation.com

Saturday, Oct. 1 Outcast Cat Help Halloween Open House When: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1

A Taste of Fall When: 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 Where: Private garden in Martinez Details: Join the Pleasant Hill-Martinez American Association of University

Women (AAUW) at this October fundraiser. Enjoy hearty appetizers, tasty desserts, local wines, a 50/50 raffle and a Silent Auction while listening to a local high school jazz band. All proceeds will go towards local scholarships for high school seniors, 7th grade girls attending Tech Trek Camp, and the AAUW fund. Cost: $40 Info: Please make reservations by Sept. 26. Call Gayle Miner, (925) 349-6795, Joy Barden (925) 935-7118, Marlene Maksel (925) 6895439 or Marilyn Thelen at (925) 228-2600.

Sunday, Oct. 2 Shell/MEF Run for Education When: Registration begins at 7 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 2; run begins at 8:30 a.m. Where: Main Street Martinez Details: Run or walk in the 5k or run in the 10k. Register online or mail in the registration form. You may also register beginning at 7 a.m. on race day. There is also a kids run (under 8) starting at approximately 9:30 a.m. beginning at the START line for about a block. Info: (925) 335-5111 or http://martinezedfounda-

tion.com Outcast Cat Help Halloween Open House When: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2 Where: Theatre of Dreams, 11 Canyon Lake Drive, Port Costa. Details: This special weekend event is to benefit Outcast Cat Help. Come visit and learn more about our cat rescue programs and check out the adorable kittens available for adoption. Free Halloween gift with every adoption. Info: http://outcastcat.org

Tuesday, Oct. 4 Mother Goose Time When: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4 (Tuesdays through Dec. 6) Where: Martinez Library, 740 Court St., Martinez. Details: A lighthearted early literacy story time for the youngest crowd. Reading is accompanied with singing and play. Stories are followed by a simple craft for older children and stay & play with soft tactile toys for the younger set. Best for ages 6 months to 3 years old. Cost: Free Info: (925) 646-9900 or

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again as one of the top residencies in the nation,” said Residency Program Director Dr. Kristin Moeller. The Doximity Residency Navigator is an interactive tool designed to help medical students research and compare residency training programs nationwide based on their unique

career interests. It combines objective data with 260,000 nominations, ratings and reviews from over 52,000 U.S. board-certified physicians. Contra Costa’s popular three-year program receives 800 applications for 13 residency slots each year. As one of the largest family medicine residen-

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.

cy programs in the country, it is helping meet the growing need for primary care physicians. “Our residency program has trained hundreds of doctors to provide the kind of comprehensive primary care now considered a model by the Affordable Care Act,” said Dr. Moeller. The County’s residency program began in the early 1950s as a general practice training program before evolving in 1975 into a family medicine residency, which includes a broader spectrum of services to prepare doctors to care for people of all ages and stages of life. Dr. Moeller said the program is so well regarded because residents learn about a wide variety of services, from emergency medicine to intensive care to delivering babies to outpatient primary care. The residency also sponsors a global health fellowship that sends residents around the world to train doctors in other countries. Having the opportunity to train in so many different ar-

eas is what attracted Dr. Erin Stratta to Contra Costa’s residency program. “There are so many people in medical school that want this kind of broad training – and that’s why they apply here. People know this is where you go if you want a really different kind of experience,” said Dr. Stratta, a graduate from Loyola University’s Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago. After she completed her residency training in 2015, Stratta chose to stay on as a full-time physician at CCRMC & Health Centers – something many residency graduates do. It’s estimated one-third of residency graduates from the past 40 years remain in Contra Costa County, while twothirds currently practice in California. “We’re helping train highly competent and compassionate physicians who are committed to the community and making it healthier,” said Dr. Moeller, who did her residency at CCRMC more than 15 years ago.

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Friday, Oct. 7 Martinez Gallery Reception When: 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7 Where: Martinez Gallery, 610 Court St., Martinez. Details: The public is invited to the opening of “Meditation.” Stop in and meet the artists, see the new work and enjoy light refreshments. A wide range of fine art and affordable gift items will be offered. The non-profit gallery is a branch of the Martinez Art Association (MAA) and donates 15 percent of sales as art grants to local schools. Info: (925) 370-6270 or http://maagallerymartinez. weebly.com

Saturday, Oct. 8 Martinez Restaurant Tour When: 1:30-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 Where: Downtown Martinez; participating restaurants include: Bar Cava, Barrelista, Haute Stuff, Luigi’s, Nu Rays, Roxx on Main, Starbucks, Sunflower Garden, Barrel Aged, Beaver Creek Smokehouse, La Tapatia, Main Street Sweets, Pacifica Pizza, Saucie’s, States Coffee, and Whiskey Lane. Details: Sample tasty treats from 16 great restaurants (adults only). This is a walking tour, so bring comfortable shoes and an expandable belt. All funds from the tour support the “O0hs, Ahs and Giggles” program, a free performing art series for children. Cost: $15 for each ticket. Info: Martinez Recreation, (925) 372-3510 Historic Home Tour When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 Where: Tour will begin at the Shell Clubhouse, 1635 Pacheco Boulevard, Martinez. Details: Seven private homes will be opened to the public – most for the first and only time. The tour is organized by the Martinez Historical Society and focuses on the town’s large collection of vintage homes constructed over the last 150 years. Most on this year’s tour are American Craftsman and Tudor Revival, constructed during the 1914-1949 period. Cost: $25 in advance and

$30 at the door. Info: www.martinezhometour.com or www. eventbrite.com

Tuesday, Oct. 11 American Flag Retirement When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11 Where: Veterans Memorial Hall, 930 Ward St., Martinez. Details: Do you have a used, faded or worn American Flag? The American Flag should never be treated as trash. Members of the Anne Loucks Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will have a flag retrieval station set up at the Veterans Memorial Building. Anyone turning in a used American flag will receive a copy of proper flag etiquette. The DAR will see that the flags are properly retired. Cost: Free Mother Goose Time When: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11 (Tuesdays through Dec. 6) Where: Martinez Library, 740 Court St., Martinez. Details: A lighthearted early literacy story time for the youngest crowd. Reading is accompanied with singing and play. Stories are followed by a simple craft for older children and stay & play with soft tactile toys for the younger set. Best for ages 6 months to 3 years old. Cost: Free Info: (925) 646-9900 or http://ccclib.org

Saturday, Oct. 15 Cemetery Cleanup Day When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15. Where: Alhambra Cemetery, Carquinez Scenic Drive, Martinez. Details: It’s fall again and time for the semi-annual Cemetery Cleanup Day. Everyone is welcome to participate. Bring your garden tools. Cost: Free Info: Martinez Recreation, (925) 372-3510 Worm Composting Workshop When: 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Oct. 15 Where: Mt. View Sanitary District Administration Building, 3800 Arthur Road, Martinez (call for directions; GPS gives innacurate directions). Details: At this free Home

Composting Workshop you will learn how to make your own worm compost. The instructor, Todd Sutton, an expert with more than 24 years in the environmental field, has appeared on national television including Discovery and History channels, and has educated thousands on waste prevention, reuse, recycling, and composting. All Contra Costa County residents are welcome. Reservations should be made. Cost: Free Info: (925) 674-7831 or visit www.cccrecycle.org.

Sunday, Oct. 16 Martinez Museum Gala When: 12-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16 Where: Martinez Museum, 1005 Escobar St., Martinez. Details: This event celebrates the museum’s 40th anniversary and its restoration. Enjoy food, interactive activities for children, a short program, and viewing of the museum. After months of being closed due to much needed renovations, the museum is almost ready. Thanks to help from Shell and many community volunteers, the Borland Home at 1005 Escobar St., which houses the Martinez Museum, received a foundation, new flooring, fresh paint and many updated displays. Cost: Free Info: Andrea Blachman,

(925) 387-5385.

Tuesday, Oct. 18 Mother Goose Time When: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18 (Tuesdays through Dec. 6) Where: Martinez Library, 740 Court St., Martinez. Details: A lighthearted early literacy story time for the youngest crowd. Reading is accompanied with singing and play. Stories are followed by a simple craft for older children and stay & play with soft tactile toys for the younger set. Best for ages 6 months to 3 years old. Cost: Free Info: (925) 646-9900 or http://ccclib.org

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BART Presentation at AAUW When: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19 Where: St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 1601 Mary Drive, Pleasant Hill. Details: Bart Director Gail Murray will be guest speaker at the Oct. 19 meeting of Pleasant Hill-Martinez American Association of University Women (AAUW). Her presentation, “BART – It’s Time to Rebuild,” will provide an update on the system, current projects and potential projects and funding. The public is welcome to attend. Cost: Free Info: (925) 228-7271.

Saturday, Oct. 22 Italian Catholic Federa-

tion Branch #13 Family Polenta Dinner When: 6 p.m. (no-host cocktails), dinner at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22 Where: Saint Catherine of Siena Parish Hall, 604 Mellus St., Martinez. Details: Dinner (choice of chicken, sausage, Polenta). Proceeds benefit ICF scholarship program, which includes the St. Catherine of Sienna 8th grade scholarship, the Fulfilling the Promise Campaign, the ICF National Charity Thalessemia research at Children’s Hospital in Oakland, and others. Cost: $20 per person 13 years and older; $8 children 6-12 years. Age 5 and under free when accompanied by adult. Info: (925) 229-2665

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As a result, Contra Costa Elections has more opportunities for volunteers to be poll workers than in years past. No prior experience is necessary and training is provided. Poll workers receive a stipend for their service, which includes attending a mandatory two-hour training and working 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Election Day. Participants receive a special pin denoting their service. Serving as a poll worker does not have any bearing on Social Security or unemployment status, according to State law. County and State employees are encour-

aged to apply. Bilingual citizens are strongly encouraged to volunteer. High School students who are at least 16 and have a grade point average of 2.5 or above may serve as poll workers Student poll workers will receive a stipend and may fulfill community service requirements. For more information, visit www.cocovote.us or text “cocoteam” to 28683. Those who might be interested should email eo@vote.cccounty.us or call the Elections Division at (925) 335-7800, option 1.

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Assemblymember Bonilla endorses Masella-O’Brien This week, small business attorney and community activist Courtney Masella-O’Brien announced that Assemblymember Susan Bonilla (D-Concord) is endorsing her candidacy for Martinez City Council. Bonilla joins an impressive list of local leaders already supporting Masella-O’Brien, including Contra Costa County Supervisors Candace Anderson and Mary Piepho, County Assessor Gus Kramer, Martinez Vice

Mayor Anamarie Avila Farias and City Councilmember Debbie McKillop. “I am proud to support Courtney Masella-O’Brien for City Council because she has the experience, skill and vision to give Martinez a brighter future,” said Bonilla. “Courtney will bring a fresh voice to the City Council and will be an effective advocate for the entire city.” Bonilla is a former high

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school teacher, mayor and county supervisor, who has worked to strengthen neighborhood schools, protect public safety services, and support job growth and working families across the state. Prior to her election to the State Assembly in 2010, Bonilla served as a Contra Costa County Supervisor and as the mayor of Concord. Among her accomplishments

in the Assembly, she has provided steadfast leadership in protecting early childhood education programs, saving transitional kindergarten, which provides our youngest learners the foundations they will need to succeed. Masella-O’Brien is a community volunteer leader and attorney who focuses on advocating for small businesses. She is active

with a number of community organizations, including several youth sports and education groups, the Contra Costa County Bar Association Women’s Section, Main Street Martinez and served as a committee member for the Local Control and Accountability Plan at the Martinez Unified School District. A graduate of the University of Southern California (USC)

and UC Davis School of Law, Masella-O’Brien formerly worked for the California Attorney General’s office and the Solano County District Attorney. She lives in Martinez with her nine-year-old daughter, who attends Morello Park Elementary School. For more information about Masella-O’Brien and a full list of her endorsements, visit CourtneyforMartinez.com.

Mayor Schroder endorses Glover I don’t usually get involved in campaigning for other candidates, but the race for District 5 Supervisor is so important to the future of Martinez that I am making an exception and strongly supporting Supervisor Federal Glover. Federal is honest, hardworking, effective and trustworthy. He has overcome personal health challenges and has demonstrated that he has the strength and stamina needed to represent our district with dignity and passion. I am proud to recommend Federal Glover to my fellow Martinez citizens for many

reasons. Among them: • Federal Glover successfully fought for $1.8 BILLION in transportation funding for our region; • Federal Glover is an ardent supporter of retaining our Urban Limit Line, preserving our open space and preventing unlimited urban sprawl; • Federal Glover is a champion of youth ... he hosts an annual “Youth Summit” to give young people an opportunity to air their views to community leaders and get valuable information about careers and education;

• Federal Glover initiated our area’s first Northern Waterfront Initiative and is working with Martinez leaders to explore opportunities for our waterfront; • Federal Glover’s tenure on the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors has resulted in the strong positive relationships with other board members that are necessary for getting results for us, his constituents; • Federal has strong ties to Martinez and is committed to building bridges of trust, inclusion and cooperation among the diverse elements

of District 5; • As the East Bay Times stated in its endorsement of Federal Glover, “He’s soft-spoken. Not flashy. No big ego. He just gets the job done.” • No one comes close to Federal Glover ... he is clearly the superior candidate. Thank you for your consideration of my strong, solid endorsement of Federal Glover for Supervisor of Contra Costa County District 5, and thank you for taking the time to read my message. – Martinez Mayor Rob Schroder

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7 “Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.” – Jesus Christ (John 14:1, KJV)

Faith Billy Graham's ‘My Answer'

God can forgive every sin, if we repent, trust By BILLY GRAHAM Tribune Content Agency Q: Is there a list anywhere in the Bible of all the sins God won’t forgive? I know I’ve probably crossed the line with some of them, and God will never forgive me. I never used to worry about things like this, but I do now. Maybe it’s too late. – Z.S. A: No, there’s no such list in the Bible, and the reason is because God is willing to forgive every sin we’ve ever committed, if we’ll only turn to Him in repentance and faith, and put our trust in Jesus Christ for our salvation. The Bible says,

“He forgave us all our sins, having canceled the charge ... which stood against us and condemned us” (Colossians 2:13-14). How is this possible? It is possible solely because of God’s love for us! We have sinned against God, turning our backs on Him and choosing to go our own way. As a result, we deserve only God’s judgment, for He is absolutely holy and pure, and even one sin would be enough to condemn us. As the Bible says, “There is no one righteous, not even one” (Romans 3:10). But God still loves us, in spite of our sin, and because He loves us, He has provided the way for us to be forgiven

and cleansed of all our sins. That way is Jesus Christ. He was God in human flesh, and as such, He was perfect and without sin. But on the cross all our sins were placed on Him, and He took upon Himself the judgment and hell that we deserved. There’s only one sin that God cannot forgive, and that is the sin of unbelief. Don’t carry the burden of your sins any longer, but by faith turn to Christ and trust Him alone for your salvation. Send your queries to “My Answer,” c/o Billy Graham, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, N.C., 28201; call 1-(877) 2-GRA-

The following was a talk given during the April 1993 General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For more information, visit www.lds.org. I think I would like to say a few things to the boys. You older men may listen or sleep. What a wonderful thing it is to be young in this time of the history of the Church and the history of the world. Surely this is the great age of enlightenment. This is a time like no other time. Never before has there been so much of scientific discovery. Never before have there been greater opportunities for education. Never before have there been such widespread opportunities for service in the Church. I almost feel jealous of you. And then I do not. I think of the many problems with which you live. You face difficult temptations that are all around you. It’s easy for old men to lecture young men. Rather than do that, I think I would like to do something I’ve never done before. If you will permit me a personal indulgence, I wish to talk with you about some lessons I learned when I was a boy. I grew up here in Salt Lake City, a very ordinary kind of freckle-faced boy. I had a good father and mother. My father was a man of education and talent. He was respected in the community. He had a love for the Church and for its leaders. President Joseph F. Smith, who was President in my childhood, was one of his heroes. He loved President Heber J. Grant, who became President of the Church in 1918. My mother was a gifted and wonderful woman. She was an educator; but when she married, she left her employment to become a housewife and mother. In our minds she was a great success. We lived in what I thought was a large home in the First Ward. It had four rooms on the main floor – a kitchen, a dining room, a parlor, and a library. There were four bedrooms upstairs. The house stood

on the corner on a large lot. There was a big lawn, with many trees that shed millions of leaves, and there was an immense amount of work to be done constantly. In my early childhood, we had a stove in the kitchen and a stove in the dining room. A furnace was later installed, and what a wonderful thing that was. But it had a voracious appetite for coal, and there was no automatic stoker. The coal had to be shoveled into the furnace and carefully banked each night. I learned a great lesson from that monster of a furnace: if you wanted to keep warm, you had to work the shovel. My father had an idea that his boys ought to learn to work, in the summer as well as in the winter, and so he bought a five-acre farm, which eventually grew to include more than 30 acres. We lived there in the summer and returned to the city when school started. We had a large orchard, and the trees had to be pruned each spring. Father took us to pruning demonstrations put on by experts from the agriculture college. We learned a great truth – that you could pretty well determine the kind of fruit you would pick in September by the way you pruned in February. The idea was to space the branches so that the fruit would be exposed to sunlight and air. Further, we learned that new, young wood produces the best fruit. That has had many applications in life. We got sick then just as people get sick now. In fact, I think we did more so. In those early years, the milk we drank was not pasteurized. We, of course, did not have an automatic dishwasher, except that it was our automatic duty to wash the dishes. When we were diagnosed as having chicken pox or measles, the doctor would advise the city health department, and a man would be sent to put a sign in the front window. This was a warning to any who might wish to come to our house that they did so at their own peril. If the disease was smallpox or diphtheria, the sign was bright orange with black letters.

Be grateful for any and all blessings God bestows By RABBI GELLMAN Tribune Content Agency Q: Upon celebrating a 50th wedding anniversary a couple may exclaim, “God has been so good to us!” My wife died after we celebrated our 25th anniversary. Should I say that God was not as good to us, or worse that he punished us? I know that the answer lies in the biblical story of Job, but I’m having a hard time applying Job to myself. Could you please help me? – E, Little Neck, N.Y.

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Evangelist Billy Graham.

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

Some lessons I learned as a boy ... By GORDON B. HINCKLEY

The God Squad

It said, in effect, “Stay away from this place.” I learned something I have always remembered – to watch for signs of danger and evil and stay away. I attended the Hamilton School, which was a big three-story building. The structure was old and poor by today’s standards, but I learned that it was not the building that made a difference; it was the teachers. When the weather would permit, we assembled in front of the school in the morning, pledged allegiance to the flag, and marched in orderly fashion to our rooms. We dressed neatly for school, and no unkempt appearance was tolerated. The boys wore a shirt and a tie and short trousers. We wore long black stockings that reached from the foot to above the knee. They were made of cotton, and wore out quickly, so they had to be darned frequently. We learned how to darn because it was unthinkable to go to school with a hole in your stocking. We learned a lesson on the importance of personal neatness and tidiness, and that has blessed my life ever since. The bane of my first-grade teacher’s life was my friend Louie. He had what psychologists today might call some kind of an obsessive fixation. He would sit in class and chew his tie until it became wet and stringy. The teacher would scold him. Louie eventually became a man of substance, and I have learned never to underestimate the potential of a boy to make something of his life, even if he chews his tie. As the years passed, I finally reached the sixth grade in that school. My friends were essentially the same through all of those years. People didn’t move much in those days. One of my friends was Lynn. That wasn’t his real name, but that’s what I’ll call him. He was always in trouble. Lynn seemed to have a hard time concentrating on what was going on, particularly when spring came and things looked better outside than they did in. Miss Spooner, our teacher, seemed to have it in for Lynn. One day at about u LESSONS: Page 16

A: Dear E, are 25 years of marital bliss not enough of a reason to give grateful thanks to God? You were blessed and you were lucky. Some couples never had 25 years together. The fact that others might be more blessed and more lucky than you in no way diminishes the abundance of your own blessings. The key to gratitude is to focus not on what has been taken from us but on what has been given to us. In confirmation of this wisdom the Buddha taught, “Let us rise up and be thankful, for if we didn’t learn a lot today, at least we learned a little, and if we didn’t learn a little, at least we didn’t get sick, and if we got sick, at least we didn’t die; so, let us all be thankful.” Also try to see everything as a gift, not just the happy days but also the challenging days. My experience is that we often learn more from our challenges than from our gifts. The great educator, Helen Keller, thought the same thing: “I thank God for my handicaps for, through them, I have found myself, my work, and my God.” God has not promised any of us a smooth journey but God has promised all of us a journey in which we are never alone and never unloved. That is the promise of the shepherd to the flock. And if all of this advice does not work for your injured heart, meditate on the meaning of this classic and deeply spiritual joke: “A grandmother took her young grandson to the beach. The toddler was happily splashing in the sand near the shore when suddenly a huge wave came crashing in and swept the boy into the ocean. The grandmother screamed to the heavens, ‘God! Save my grandson!’ Just then another wave roared in and deposited the boy in the same place on the beach. He spit out some water and went back to playing in the sand. The grandmother looked at the boy, looked up to Heaven, and said, ‘He had a hat.’ Q: I am searching for a job and have prayed that God will send me where I can do His work. Right now a few interviews have opened up. My question is, if I should receive more than one job offer how am I to know what is God’s will for me? Please reply ASAP. Thank you. – N A: The best advice I ever heard about choosing a job came from my friend Gerry Roche, who was the head of one of the largest and most powerful executive search companies in the world, Heidrick and Struggles. My son, Max, was facing just your question about what work to do with his life and one day while playing golf together he asked Gerry for advice. Gerry just looked at Max and said something so brilliant in its simplicity it has stayed with me for years. He said to Max, “Do something until you don’t like it anymore. Then do something else.” So that is my advice to you. Think about whether this or that job offers you an opportunity to do something good in the world every day. Then make your best guess and jump into it. Do it until your guess is confirmed or proven wrong and if you guessed wrong, do something else. Please remember that doing God’s will in the world is the task of your life, not the task of your job – unless of course you want to be a clergy person or run a soup kitchen or teach children or put out fires or protect people from crime or raise guide dogs for the blind. I would also urge you to reflect upon these moving words from the Reverend Phillips Brooks (1835-1893): “Do not pray for tasks equal to your powers; pray for powers equal to your tasks. “Then the doing of your work shall be no miracle, but you shall be a miracle. “Every day you shall wonder at yourself, at the richness of life which has come to you by the grace of God.” Send QUESTIONS ONLY to The God Squad via email at godsquadquestion@aol.com.

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Final week standings as playoffs loom

Girls win two straight in DAL opening week

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Sports Lady Dogs roll Warriors in league opener By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune If Tuesday’s league opener is an indicator of what the season holds for the Lady Bulldog volleyball team, we wont be seeing another long layoff between playoff appearances. Alhambra’s Sept. 27 2-0 straight-set win in the Diablo Athletic League opener couldn’t have gone any smoother. They played against an inexperienced Ygnacio Valley team that kind of allowed them to just relax and have some fun. Coach Willie Marchesano does a great job making sure everyone plays in closely contested matches, but against he Warriors every single player saw time on the court. Eight different players recorded kills, and the Bulldogs, lead by Rachel Thompson, collected a season-high 22 aces. Maddie Gray, who had three aces, recorded two in the games opening moments to start up what we be a one-sided set, and ultimately, match. Kills by juniors Gabby Chase, Erin Silva and senior Leslie Roofener opened up a 10-3 lead, while Ygnacio Valley could only record any points on errors by the Bulldogs. The Warriors were clearly struggling, but Alhambra was cruising, and looked more like they were in training mode. It wasn’t until the Dogs had match point that Ygnacio managed to score. A tipped over return that found a spot between a pair of Bulldogs, and brought a roar of excitement from an ever-optimistic traveling section of parents. If the first set was dominant based explicitly on the scoreline, the second was even more so because of how quickly it happened. Blink and you would’ve missed a 13-2 run by the Bulldogs. The move was started by a

Alhambra runners take on Westmoor Ram Invitational By JOEL TIMBRELL Martinez Tribune

MARK FIERNER / Martinez Tribune Alhambra junior Gabby Chase (pictured above against Acalanes) had four kills and an ace in the Bulldogs’ 3-0 win in the Diablo Athletic League opener against Ygnacio Valley on Sept. 27, 2016.

Sterling Parker kill, but featured nice work from nearly every attacker from the Bulldogs. Silva, Chase, Makenzie Salva and Sasha Marshall all contributed to the cause with kills. And Thompson and Mackenzie Goulding had aces that would eventually force the Warriors to call timeout, down by a stunning 19-3. With their foot clearly off the gas pedal, the Bulldogs managed to coast to another set win without rubbing it in. Ever the good sports, they continued to play at what one could estimate was 60 percent of what they are capable of. Ygnacio took its first lead of the night at 15-14 when they got a pair of aces from Simona Veselinova. The two teams traded points as the Warriors threatened to extend the match to an extra set. Despite the daunting climb, Ygnacio Valley kept

their heads up and took it one point at a time. At one point the Warriors were the ones who had match point, a dangerous situation for Alhambra, because a decision by the officials would’ve forced a fourth set. But kills from Roofener and Salva evened things up at 24-24, and then Audrey Pardini’s second kill of the night gave the Bulldogs a one-point advantage. A block at match point gave the Bulldogs the win despite trailing in the deciding set. With the win the Bulldog girls start off their league campaign with a win. The Bulldogs will take on Berea Christian-Walnut Creek on Thursday, Sept. 29, after Tribune deadline. See the Oct. 7 edition of the Tribune for results.

Alhambra sent 17 cross country runners to compete at the 35th annual Ram Invitational last Saturday, Sept. 24, at Westmoor High School in Daly City. Westmoor has an odd race distance of 2.4 miles. Everyone starts from the all weather track and completes one lap around the oval. Then they make their way up the side hill and go around the soccer field. From there it’s a tour of all the other Westmoor sports fields— the football stands, tennis courts and baseball diamonds until they reach the parking lot and cross the finish line on the turf of the track. With 70 participating schools, the divisions were split into two races for each category (Frosh/Soph, JV, and Varsity). Team awards went to the top two finishing schools, while individual medals were awarded to the top 25 individuals not part of the top 2 winning teams. A total of 454 medals were distributed. The freshman boys competition started right after at 9:30 a.m. Carson Edwards wasted no time in making his way to the front of the race out of 179 runners. Edwards ended up collecting Alhambra’s first hardware with a 13th place finish in 14:33, only two seconds behind College Park’s top runner Joseph Ziegler. u RAM: Page 9

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Alhambra comes back in win over Northgate By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune We may have a front-runner for the not yet existent Martinez Tribune Match of the Year. And for that, we thank the girls volleyball team for staying resilient and battling. The Lady Bulldog volleyball team was down 2-0 in their hotly-contested match against Northgate before they came all the way back to win 3-2 on Thursday evening. Volleyball is unique in many respects but one way that sometimes get lost in translation is scoring. You can be down 2-0, like Alhambra was, but the two teams were very evenly matched. Only one of the sets in the Sept. 22 clash was decided by more than three points (Northgate won the first set 25-17). The rest of the action on the night was nail-biter type stuff. The Broncos took the second set despite some contentious decisions made by the officials. Coach Willie Marchesano was clearly unhappy with the calls, but he continue to spout the same mantra to his girls: ‘play through the bad calls.’ Play through them was an understatement.

Northgate had a head full of steam going into the third set, but it was hard to see who could come out of it as the winner. There were 11 lead changes in the set, but the final one swung in favor of Alhambra. Northgate had control of the set and opened up a dangerous 20-18 lead when Madison Flynn’s ace landed between two Bulldogs. But Sterling Parker’s block gave the Bulldogs hope and a 20-22 tie. Then the Broncos collapsed. They were called for a double hit, then made a pair of unforced errors to force another set. In the fourth set, there was a lot less drama. Parker opened it up with three of her 17 kills on the night, and Rachel Gray and Mackenzie Goulding each had an ace to spark a small lead. Gray and Goulding each had three aces on the night. After a Northgate timeout the Bulldogs continued to roll on during Goulding’s serve run. Makenzie Salva had a kill, to keep the 6-0 run alive. Northgate managed to find a way to take a brief lead in the set despite trailing by as much as seven points. They had a 5-0 run capped off by an ace from Amanda Ward that forced Alhambra to take a timeout.

The Bulldogs rallied in a tense moment to retake their lead with kills from Salva and Sasha Marshall. Marshall’s second kill of the set rode the rail before falling off the table and landing right in front of two Broncos players. In the tiebreaker set, Northgate looked strong and opened up a lead. A huge block by Marlena Ramanis put the Broncos up 4-1, and things were starting to look bleak. The Broncos looked calculated as they kept up their lead, but the Bulldogs managed to crawl back into the action. At 6-5 in favor of Northgate, the turning point came. The Bulldogs unleashed an onslaught of clinical hitting. First Parker, but her shot was returned directly back to Alhambra. Then Salva took a shot, but her thunderous strike was directly returned as well. Junior Gabby Chase was the one who finally put the point away, and it drew a huge cheer from the Bulldog section. Northgate took the lead back immediately thereafter, and for a second there may have been flashes of the loss to San Ramon Valley on Sept. 1. The Bulldogs fell apart that day in the fifth set after having

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MARK FIERNER / Martinez Tribune Alhambra’s’ Sasha Marshall had two important kills to force a fifth set and helped the Bulldogs come back from down 2-0 to win 3-2 on Thursday Sept. 22, 2016, against the Northgate Broncos.

a commanding lead. But that wasn’t going to happen again. Not that Northgate was going to lay down and let it happen. They got three straight kills from out of nothing from their outside hitter, but the Bulldogs got a strong response from their hitter. Parker had consecutive kills to take the lead back, but Ramanis had an important

kill to set up match point for Northgate at 14-13. Parker had a huge block to even things back up, and then Rachel Thompson pulled out a great serve for her third ace of the night (she was the third Bulldog to have three aces on the night). At that point it was clear what was going to happen. Chase’s pass, Maddie Gray’s 29th assist and Parker’s 17th kill got the win.

Miramonte runs riot on Bulldog defense in loss By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune Alhambra’s football team visited a familiar foe on Friday night, knowing full well that their opponent would probably be their toughest test of the entire season. Miramonte was rolling, they came into, and left the match undefeated after the 57-25 win. So the Bulldogs knew they needed to execute in all aspects of their game plan if they wanted to compete on Sept. 23. For about one-and-a-half quarters they did just that. The offense marched down the field on it’s first drive. Senior quarterback Daymyn Blalock completed a pair of passes to Spencer Schulhauser and Jeremy Abraham to put the Bulldogs in the red zone. Even though the drive stalled, the Bulldogs put up points on their first drive for the first time this season when Nicki Rucki nailed her first field goal of the season from 25 yards out. The first sign of things to come happened on Miramonte’s first drive. Matador signal-caller Tim Tague’s first pass couldn’t connect, and then Bulldog junior captain Tyler Clemons brought down the former all-league quarterback to set up a third down a 22. That down is famous for teams calling draw plays to get back some positive yardage in preparation to punt, or screen passes in hopes of breaking a big gain. Tague checked down his pass to Peter Stehr, who would be a thorn in the Bulldogs’ side all game, and the running back scampered to a 24-yard gain. Stehr racked up 78 yards on only 10 carries as the Matadors featured back in the running attack. The Matadors scored when Tague connected with

Five Dogs claim top 25 medals in field of 70 schools

MARK FIERNER / Martinez Tribune Alhambra’s linebacker and kick returner Nico Mariero awaits the kickoff in the Bulldogs’ 57-25 loss to the Miramonte Matadors on Sept. 23, 2016.

Ethan Fischler on a busted coverage by Alhambra. Fischler went into the end zone untouched. Surprisingly Alhambra managed to take back the lead when they went 65 yards in 4:26. The positive field position was set up on a solid return by Trent Greene. Daniel Boyd, who didn’t have a productive first drive, got the ball and ran in stride on the second possession for the Dogs. Gains of five, three and six yards made it so the Mats couldn’t key on the passing game so much, and Blalock used it to his advantage. He connected with

Abraham and Schulhauser once each for gains of 12 and 13 yards respectively. Then he got Jackson Norried involved, hitting the senior receiver between the numbers on a slant for 11 yards. The big play of the drive was a pass interference drawn by Zach Schuler that turned a third and long into a first down in the red zone. Two plays later Blalock slung a pass to Boyd, and the junior tailback lower his helmet and got into the end zone to give Alhambra back the lead. u RIOT: Page 9

At 10:30 a.m. Nicole Tria raced in similar fashion in the Frosh/Soph girls race. Having medaled the week before at the Farmer Invitational in Hayward, Tria picked up her second medal here as she crossed the line in seventh out of 157 athletes in a time of 16 minutes, 35 seconds. Graham Manning added a third medal to the pile shortly after, finishing the sophomore boys race in 14:42 for 15th place overall. Junior Marissa D’Atri, who already won awards at the Ed Sias (Martinez) and Farmer Invitationals, made the Westmoor Invite her third medal win in a row. Facing tough competition from Alameda’s Lauren Lum and Lara Vetter, who took first and second, D’Atri still claimed a very solid fifth place in 15 minutes and 9 seconds. Not to be outdone, Senior Erica Cardinale picked up a fifth individual Bulldog medal by completing the race in 16:04 and 23rd place. The Varsity Boys began the day’s last race at 3:30 p.m. Noa Nabeshima and Trevor Oliveira-Smith led the way for the Bulldog pack, but it was only Nabeshima who returned home with an award with an 20th place result and time of 13:18. Oliveira-Smith ran a huge personal record of 13:40 which placed him just four seconds away from a medal. Teammates Connor Hayes, Robert Viano and Dylan Gregory added their times to finish tenth in the varsity boys team rankings. Willow Glen won with a low score of 38 points, while local teams College Park and Northgate were second and third, respectively. The Bulldogs will travel next to Half Moon Bay’s Artichoke Invitational on Saturday the first of October. For more information and results visit www.alhambratrack.org.

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Falcon boys outlast Dogs in shootout Bulldog tennis By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune The Bulldogs and Falcons went at each other on Wednesday afternoon, racking up the goals in a shootout. The Falcons were victorious by a score of 20-15 to even up the rivalry over the last four years. After a quick goal off that bat from hole set Luke Brown, the Falcons went off. Six straight possessions turned into six goals, a margin which would haunt the Dogs. The Falcons were quicker than Alhambra, but Dogs did manage to pull back a couple of goals before the end of the first quarter. Tony Moore drew a kick out, and Dylan Hammond capitalized by scoring a few seconds later. Hammond turned provider for the next goal, beating the keeper at the near post. But at the start of the second quarter the Falcons rebounded

and took a big lead. Tyler Shaver scored with only 21 seconds off the clock. His effort was followed up by goals from Coleman Carpenter, and then yet another from Shaver. There were few adjustments made defensively by other team, but when College Park substituted in their second string players, Alhambra made some strides toward getting back into the match. The Falcons opened up a 10-4 lead before they scored twice in the dying minutes of the half. Nico Taliaferro scored a screamer from the right wing, and then Hammond converted a five-meter drawn by Brown to made cut the lead in half. Alhambra outscored the Falcons in the second half, mostly due to Hammond’s ability to take over the game. He scored three goals in the third quarter to cut the lead down to 14-10. College Park’s coach was adamant about

opens up new league with a pair of wins By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune

MARK FIERNER / Martinez Tribune Alhambra’s’ Luke Brown (pictured above against Concord) scored four goals and had four assists in the Bulldogs’ 20-15 loss to College Park on Sept. 28, 2016.

covering the Alhambra junior, and not letting him beat them. Carpenter was equal to Hammond, and scored a pair of goals to answer back and continue to keep the Falcons in a place where they

could comfortably keep subs in. The two teams drew in the fourth quarter, but with the Falcons in the lead, College Park would leave the pool more content with their performance.

Falcons rout Lady Dogs in rivalry clash By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune For about a quarter, maybe 10 minutes into the match, the Bulldogs and Falcons were evenly matched. Then College Park took control and succeeded in running away with the match to win 12-5. The Sept. 28 win for the Falcons started off with both teams battling their way to a 3-1 lead. But Goals from Madison Stribling and Daria Dragicevic made things interesting. But College Park was still clearly the better team. For a few moments it looked like the match would be back and forth, a true defensive struggle. Sarah Exner poked a rebound in to cut the lead to 4-3. College Park scored twice before the half, but it could’ve been more if it wasn’t for a brave effort from the Alhambra goalkeeper Anna Bernard. But it didn’t take too long for College Park to settle in. They started the second half by brining a barrage of goals from their attackers. Captains Alyssa Mikesell and Becca

MARK FIERNER / Martinez Tribune Alhambra’s Daria Dragicevic (pictured above against St. Patrick-St. Vincent) scored two goals in the Bulldogs’ 12-5 loss on Sept. 28, 2016.

Monroe, and Sam Romak all scored before the clock had reached the two-minute mark. Mikesell scored again with 50 seconds to jump out to a 10-3 lead and truly put the Falcons out of reach. Dragicevic and Julia Brown each scored

consolation goals in the fourth quarter but it was much too late to make anything happen and only slightly flattered the scoreline. Alhambra traveled to take on Heritage-Brentwood in a non-league clash on Sept. 29, after Tribune deadline.

Four interceptions doom Dogs against former DFAL foe u

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That lead only lasted 2:24, as Tague connected this time with Will Cassriel from nine yards out. It crumbled from that point forward. Nico Mariero set the Bulldogs up with good field position again after a 20-yard return. The Bulldogs marched the ball into Bulldog territory, but Blalock’s pass was picked off by Nick Foster

(the first of two by the junior) and returned 60 yards for a touchdown. Foster broke at least four tackles before hitting pay dirt. His was the first of four interceptions thrown. A questionable decision to go for it on fourth down at the Miramonte 46-yard line hurt the Bulldogs in the battle for field position. Although the Mats would punt

after that drive, they pinned the Dogs inside their own 10-yard line. The very first play was another interception on a wild throw. Stehr would punch the ball home on the ensuing Matador possession, and once more on the night as the rout was on in full effect. The Bulldogs managed a pair of scores in garbage time, with Wy-

att Hammer in the game at quarterback. Hammer connected with Norried and ran one in on his own, with a safety in-between the two to flatter the scoreline slightly. But only slightly. The Bulldogs have a bye week to recover before opening Diablo Athletic League play on Oct. 7 on the road against Ygnacio Valley.

Alhambra’s girls tennis team got off to the best possible start the could have in Diablo Athletic League play on Sept. 22, with a big win. The Bulldog girls swept straight sets from Mt. Diablo-Concord in the league opener at home and got off to a solid start in their new league. At number one singles, Callie Johnson had a bit of a tough start to her match after playing so many hard hitting opponents in pre season and also last year. The slow pace of the match was a difficult adjustment for Johnson, and made for a back and forth match. She would end up winning the first set 7-5. But in the second set she settled in and easily won 6-2. “It is not always that easy to play the soft game,” coach Sarah Gallagher said. At number two singles, Morgan Azevedo won her match 6-0, 6-1, a great win for the senior. Number three singles player Sophie Hughes also won 6-1, 6-0. She was hitting the ball quite well, and according to Gallagher, directing her shots away from her opponent and was in command of the match from the start Number four singles player Caserra Alva also won easily 6-0, 6-0. Number five singles player Nicole Nelson won 6-1, 6-0 in yet another easy match for the Bulldogs. “A great start for Nicole who is a solid player who has had some tough losses lately,” Gallagher said. “This should build her confidence.” Number six singles player Rachel George played through a really tough competitor. Gallagher complimented George on her game and her ability to persevere and not give up. She won 6-0, 6-0 . A well deserved win In doubles action, number one duo of freshmen Katie Foerste and Julia Giannini had a similar experience as that of the number one singles player, Johnson. Foerste and Giannini had trouble coping with the slower pace of the game . They were down in the first 0-3 but came back to win 6-3, 6-1. “They have played some really tough opponents with College Park, Pittsburg and Acalanes, winning two and losing to Acalanes,” said Gallagher, counting the win against Mt. Diablo as a key win for a young doubles team which will challenge for some singles spots in the future. Number two doubles pair Brie Coria and Sam McGinley won 6-0, 6-1, and number three doubles team Brianna Griffin and Maggie Avila won 6-1, 6-1. The first year varsity pair got the result to solidify the great day at the courts for the Bulldogs. Alhambra will took on Concord on Sept. 27, and beat the Minutemen 7-2 for their second league win. Highlights from that win included wins from Moran, who stepped up to fill in for a sick teammate and won 6-2, 6-1, and a three-set win from Alva. Johnson and George won in their matches, as did all three doubles pairs that took on the Minutemen in the second DAL match.

D'BOCCERI

WEDNESDAY OPEN A DIVISION

TOTALS

0.444

189

0.500

378

% 0.685

Games Played 54

Games TEAM

WON 39

LOST 15

% 0.722

Played 54

S&N FLOOR COVERINGS

0.704

MAINLY GREEKS

0.611

WE'RE IN THERE PICNIC DUCKS

25 20

29 34

0.463 0.370

54 54

MARTINEZ MOOSE LODGE

0.333

BOWLING THUNDER CELLAR DWELLERS

0.296

MISFITS

189

0.500

378

N.U.T.S.

LA MACCHINA

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RED HOOK RED DEVILS TOTALS

THURSDAY OPEN E DIVISION TEAM MISSION IMBOCCEBALL

WON 37

LOST 17

WARF RATS

0.611

BOCCE BY THE BAY

0.593

0.185

189

0.500

378

Email sports tips, photos and27 other0.500 27 54 25 29 0.463 54 contributions to grecinos@martineztribune.com 25 29 0.463 54 TOTALS

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, Sept. 24, 2016. MONDAY VOLO DIVISION Games TEAM

WON 17

CAVALIERI

LOST 3

% 0.850

Played 20

LE PETOMANE

0.600

I TOL U

0.600

FINE LINE BOCCE BY TATE

10 7

10 13

0.500 0.350

20 20

0.100

0.500

120

RED HOOK RED DEVILS TOTALS

MONDAY OPEN B DIVISION

WEDNESDAY OPEN B DIVISION LOST 17

% 0.685

Played 54

TEAM KIWANIS

0.667

LA FOLLA SQUADRA

0.611

DELLA PIPA BOTCHMEISTERS

31 25

23 29

0.574 0.463

54 54

RIVER ROLLERS

0.426

VOLARE CON LE BOCCE

JUST HAVIN' FUN

0.074

GRAPE GUZZLERS

TOTALS

189

0.500

TEAM WHATZA MADDA U

27 26

27 28

0.500 0.481

54 54

MARTINEZ LIONS CLUB

0.463

FRIDAY NIGHT ROLLERS

0.407

189

0.500

378

0.593

PEDAL PUB ROLLING STONES

30 21

24 33

0.556 0.389

54 54

BUONA VITA

0.352

189

0.500

378

PALLINOS

0.370

FIRE BALLS

0.296

189

0.500

378

Games TEAM

54 54

LONG SHOTS

0.537

SPACED OUT

0.389

SLIM CHANCE

0.259

189

0.500

378

0.519

29 32

0.463 0.407

54 54

BOCCE GOURMET THE MARKSMEN

28 25

26 29

0.519 0.463

54 54 54

RAPID ROLLERS

0.389

MARINA MAULERS

0.407

0.389

189

0.500

378

TAP THAT P

0.333

189

0.500

378

TOTALS

MONDAY OPEN D DIVISION

0.296

189

0.500

378

MONDAY OPEN E DIVISION Games TEAM

WON 37

LOST 17

% 0.685

Played 54

BEEOCHI BALLERS

0.667

ON A ROLL

0.574

RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS 2 BOCCE AMICI

30 24

24 30

0.556 0.444

54 54

ALLBOCCE'D UP

0.370

0.204

189

0.500

378

RAT BLASTARDS

EAT, DRINK, ROLL TOTALS

TUESDAY OPEN A DIVISION Games TEAM

WON 44

THE PLAYERS

LOST 10

% 0.815

Played 54

WEDNESDAY OPEN E DIVISION TEAM

0.593

30 27

24 27

0.556 0.500

54 54

BOCCE FUNTIMERS

0.500

0.148

189

0.500

378

LOST 18

% 0.667

Played 54

HARD TO HANDLE

0.537

CJ#2

0.537

WHATS THE POINT? LUCKY 7

26 25

28 29

0.481 0.463

54 54

RELATIVITY

0.426

EASY ROLLERS

0.389

189

0.500

378

THURSDAY OPEN A DIVISION Games WON 36

LOST 18

% 0.667

Played 54

SHORTS NO GOOD

0.648

HARD KNOCKS

0.611

ABA STRANGERS

32 28

22 26

0.593 0.519

54 54

LE PETOMANE

0.685

BB & TT

0.278

SPEDS

0.630

TEAM BOB NOSOTROS

25 18

29 36

0.463 0.333

54 54

BOCCISMO

0.185

189

0.500

378

ARSENAL

0.296

EIGHT THE HARD WAY

0.278

189

0.500

378

% 0.648

Games Played 54

TOTALS

THURSDAY OPEN B DIVISION TEAM

TUESDAY OPEN B DIVISION

MEASUE THIS

0.667

0.481

THE PROS FROM DOVER DRUNKEN DEBOCCERY

30 26

24 28

0.556 0.481

54 54

MARTINEZ AUTO BOCCE "WATCH ME BOCCE"

25 23

29 31

0.463 0.426

54 54

BOCCE BRAWLERS

0.333

ROLL PLAYERS

0.426

0.278

INCOGNITO

0.333

189

0.500

378

189

0.500

378

TUESDAY OPEN C DIVISION

THURSDAY OPEN C DIVISION

0.556

SMB

28 26

26 28

0.519 0.481

54 54

ROCK AND ROLLERS

0.426

RETIREMENT SOLUTIONS 1

0.296

189

0.500

378

TOTALS

TUESDAY OPEN D DIVISION Games TEAM STOCKINGER SURVEYS

WON 37

LOST 17

% 0.685

Played 54

LOS AMIGOS

0.593

INTERNATIONAL BOCCE

0.537

BELLA DONNAS & THE DUDES UNCONSCIOUS

26 26

28 28

0.481 0.481

54 54

SHOOT IT

BELLA BOCCE TOTALS

0.426

0.296

189

0.500

378

TUESDAY OPEN E DIVISION

0.241

189

0.500

378

TOTALS

SUNDAY OPEN B DIVISION Games TEAM GREAT BALLS OF FIRE

WON 37

LOST 17

% 0.685

Played 54

NBA

0.667

MEAT THE KINDERS

0.630

MT DIABLOS CIA

27 25

27 29

0.500 0.463

54 54 54

TOTALS

SUNDAY OPEN C DIVISION Games TEAM

WON 37

LOST 17

% 0.685

Played 54

F.B.I.

0.611

OBOCCE

0.519

BOCCE BALLS OF FIRE VALTELLINA ALL-STARS

25 25

29 29

0.463 0.463

54 54

WHAT A-BI-OCCE

0.389

LETS ROLL

0.370

189

0.500

378

SEASONED PACK

WON 36

LOST 18

% 0.667

Games Played 54

SHELL BOCCIATORI

0.648

YOU WANNA BOCCE

0.547

DR. "B'S" BLASTERS LA BELLA VITA

28 24

26 30

0.519 0.444

54 54

UNDERDOGS

SALUTI

0.407

SONS OF A BOCCE

0.259

188

189

0.499

377

TEAM

TOTALS

THURSDAY OPEN D DIVISION WON 32

LOST 22

% 0.593

Games Played 54

K-2-K ROLLOERS

0.519

BOBS YOUR UNCLE

0.519

TEAM THAT'S WHATSHE SAID…

TOTALS

SUNDAY OPEN CC DIVISION Games TEAM

WON 38

LOST 16

% 0.704

Played 54

THE BOCCE CATS

0.537

3 B'S

0.537

TEAM FREEDOM TRAVLERS

26 26

28 28

0.481 0.481

54 54

THE USUAL SUSPECTS

0.426

THE MONEY SHOTZ

0.333

189

0.500

378

TOTALS

SUNDAY OPEN D DIVISION Games TEAM BOCCE AND BEYOND

WON 40

LOST 14

% 0.741

Played 54

0.667

0.630

B.U.I.

0.463

0.574

D'BOCCERI

0.444

THE STRAIT SHOOTERS V.A. NOBLES

25 20

29 34

0.463 0.370

54 54

28 30

0.481 0.444

54 54

189

0.500

378

STEWART SOLUTIONS

0.333

HI ROLLERZ

0.296

0.389

189

0.500

378

0.389

189

0.500

378

0.574

BOCCE AMICI TOO

X-RAYS BOCCE BOUNCERS

26 24

HIGH CASINOS

WEDNESDAY OPEN A DIVISION Games WON 39

LOST 15

% 0.722

Played 54

S&N FLOOR COVERINGS

0.704

MAINLY GREEKS

0.611

WE'RE IN THERE PICNIC DUCKS

25 20

29 34

0.463 0.370

54 54

MARTINEZ MOOSE LODGE

0.333

0.296

189

0.500

378

TOTALS

THURSDAY OPEN E DIVISION TEAM MISSION IMBOCCEBALL

LOST 17

% 0.685

Played 54

0.667

LOST 17

% 0.685

Games Played 54

SUNDAY OPEN E DIVISION Games TEAM PALLINOS DEEP

WON 40

LOST 14

% 0.741

Played 54

MOUZO LUNGO

0.685

BOCCE SNATCHERS

0.500

FULLISI MY PALLINO THE NEW KIDS ON THE BOCCE

26 25

28 29

0.481 0.463

54 54

0.463

0.167

189

0.500

378

0.611

BOCCE BY THE BAY

0.593

BOWLING THUNDER CELLAR DWELLERS

27 25

27 29

0.500 0.463

54 54

MISFITS

0.463

MANNCLANANDDAN

N.U.T.S.

0.185

B.A.M.F.

189

0.500

378

TOTALS

FRIDAY OPEN A DIVISION

Games WON 37

WON 37

WARF RATS

WEDNESDAY OPEN B DIVISION

TEAM KIWANIS

TEAM ROTARY ROLLERS

CANCEL MY APPOINTMENTS AND …

TOTALS

THE PRETENDERS

54 54

ROLLIN' UP

RED HOOK RED DEVILS

0.370

0.481 0.481

Played 54

LA MACCHINA

28 28

% 0.648

TEAM

26 26

LOST 19

TOTALS

54 54

LES SCHWAB TIRE

GOOD TIME ROLLERS BOCCE FRIENDS

WON 35

GSD

0.537 0.500

ROLLIN' STONES

Games TEAM MARDI GRAS MADNESS

25 27

29 27

378

I TOL U JACKS TEAM BITE ME

CASINO CRAZY HAVING A BALL

0.500

JB SERVICES

0.556

189

BALL WEEVELS

0.574

0.259

BOUN AMICI

"B" OCCE'S

0.296

0.648

BOCCE E VINO

0.611

Played 54

0.593

% 0.648

Played 54

ROLLING SCONES

LOST 19

% 0.648

PALLINO PALS

WON 35

LOST 19

BALLS ON FIRE

TEAM

WON 35

Played 54

KEEP ON ROLLIN

Games TEAM UNTOUCHABLES

Games

THE OTHER TEAM

Games

FRIDAY OPEN E DIVISION

% 0.704

BOCCEE BUSTERS

TOTALS

LOST 16

LOST 19

TOTALS

SON-OF-A-BOCCE

WON 38

WON 35

WILD & WACKY

Played 54

WON 36

TEAM

% 0.611

TIRA LA PALLA BALLS 4 HIRE

SLOW AND EASY

TOTALS

LOST 21

SCUSI

TIRAMISU

Games WON 33

SAYBROOK SWINGERS

TEAM

FRIDAY OPEN D DIVISION TEAM

Games

BOCCE BY TATE

TOTALS

BOCCELISMS

Games

TOTALS

0.500 0.500

COSI VICINO

0.556

27 27

25 22

27 27

0.444

BOCCE BUMS WANT SOME GET SOME

WISKEY LANE SHOOTERS THROW DOWN

BOCCE WEEKENDERS

LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL

0.648

0.574

MASTER BLASTERS

0.648

54 54

0.463 0.463

Played 54

HOOKERS & BANKERS

JUICED BALLS

BALLS OF JUSTICE

29 29

% 0.648

Played 54

HOLY ROLLERS

25 25

LOST 19

% 0.667

% 0.685

BOCCE BOMBERS TEAM OEHRLEIN

WON 35

LOST 18

LOST 17

FRIDAY OPEN C DIVISION

WON 36

WON 37

0.500

TOTALS

Games

Games Played 54

TEAM THAT'S HOW WE ROLL

TEAM

WEDNESDAY OPEN D DIVISION

MONDAY OPEN C DIVISION

Games

AMICI BOCCE NOVA

OUT OF TOWNERS

FARLO BAMBINO FARLO

378

0.574

BOCCE BOMBERS

0.389

Played 54

0.500

0.593

0.407

0.519

% 0.741

0.426

32 189

0.630

TOTALS

22 189

BALL BREAKERS

23 TOTALS

BUONO BOCCE

LOST 14

54 54

BOCCE DOGS

0.630

0.463 0.426

Played 54

WON 40

0.537

29 31

0.519

TEAM

0.593

25 23

CHALLENGERS

LA BOCCE VITA

LUTHER'S REBS BOCCE BUDDIES II

54 54

KATIES KIDS

DA CONCEICAO CONSTRUCTION

LA DOLCE VITA

Played 54

0.500 0.407

DUSTY BALLS

% 0.611

% 0.648

27 32

TOTALS

Played 54

LOST 21

LOST 19

27 22

I VINCITORI

% 0.648

WON 33

WON 35

WRECKING CREW CASINO REALE

NU RAYS 3

LOST 19

FRIDAY OPEN B DIVISION

Games

Games Played 54

TEAM

BAJA BOCCE

WON 35

WEDNESDAY OPEN C DIVISION

% 0.667

VINO ROSSO

TEAM

378

LOST 18

TOTALS

Games

WON 37

WON 36

TEAM KNIGHTS TEMPLAR

FRIDAY OPEN A DIVISION

Games TEAM ROTARY ROLLERS

Games TEAM

WON

LOST

Played

TOTALS

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FREE JIGSAW PUZZLE EXCHANGE! 500 / 1,000 piece puzzles. Ages 10-adult. Ask for Terry. 925-672-5550.

time between 4:20 post meridiem on the 31st day of this coming December and 4:20 ante meridiem the 1st day of this coming January. If not sooner as well as later. Because you never know.

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IF YOU like piña coladas and what-not, write to me and escape. 20-year-old, male. MTZNative, Box 1, c/o Martinez Tribune, 725 Ward St., Martinez CA 94553.

FOUND female Rotweiller, blue collar, no tags, friendly. Found Saturday, July 30, 2016, at Valero Gas Station, 4141 Alhambra Ave., Martinez. Police took to Animal Control.

NEEDED: CAPRICORN males for sociology study. Please call (925) 917-0168. _________________________________________________________________________

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LOST - 6th day of September, Anno Lucis 6016, James “Quagmire” Griffin, born 1st day of January, Anno Lucis 5970. In celebration of his life, the HEMP Church is kinda-sorta thinking about holding an unofficial memorial service at 650 Pine St., Martinez, California Republic some-

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WOULD THE person who picked up a black leather address book at Old Town Antique Store in Martinez on Monday, June 27, please return. $100 reward offered. (925) 820-1835 _________________________________________________________________________

THE HEMP Church hereby declares 650 Pine Street, Martinez, California, as sacred tribal grounds. Please

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0021 Help Wanted 0025 Misc Items* 0026 Furniture* 0027 Appliances* 0030 Electronics* 0050 Wanted* 0060 Health/Beauty/Fitness 0061 Auto & RV 0065 Marine

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send prayer requests to 650 Pine Street, Martinez, California. Please do not use zip code or state abbreviation.

Business Opportunities 0017 LOCAL FILM production services offered. Sports, archive, real estate, highlights. Email for quotes, pieman0226@yahoo.com. Call for questions, (925) 963-1607. _________________________________________________________________________

WANT TO become a business owner? Do you know about collectables, antiques? Have them to sell? We have two large cases to rent. Come in, talk to Judy on Fri, Sat. Antiques on the Main, 814 Main St., Martinez. (925) 228-0394

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DUTCH STYLES quality labor and custom services provides daamgoed commercial and residential landscape installations and maintenance specializing in irrigation repairs, water conservation and trees. (925) 204-8024 _________________________________________________________________________

It was stolen near Loaves & Fishes, 835 Ferry St., Martinez, around 12:30 on the afternoon of Aug. 2. It’s a blue and silver Giant NRS mountain bike. Water bottle holder on center frame. Suspect is described as a dark-skinned male, possibly African American or Hispanic, short curly black hair, wearing a light pink shirt, blue trousers, big blue backpack. Anyone with information is encouraged to call Scott at (925) 222-9489.

Brian Krisch, brian@ krisch.co, 510.290.1816 BA in Communication. Skills: Editing, Marketing, Research, User Experience Design, Writing, Web Services, Creativity, Authenticity, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Self-Motivated, Google Apps, Social Media Management.

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Real Estate 0070 Homes for Sale 0072 Rentals 0075 Commercial Property 0080 Land 0085 Open Houses

0095 Fuel, Wood & Oil 0096 Auctions 0097 Time Shares 0099 Garage Sales 0100 Service Directory 0101 Legal Notices

0090 Campgrounds/Spaces 0091 Pets & Supplies* 0093 Hay, Grain & Feed

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electrics, stagehand, backline and skilled labor. (928) 420-6852. _________________________________________________________________________

RANCH SITTING - MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE - EXCELLENT REFERENCES Will ranch sit, longterm, “24/7”, will assist with management including light chores - in exchange for cottage or separate living quarters - Contra Costa County. Recently retired (early), healthy woman, veteran equestrienne, former professional gardener, have horse - do not smoke, drink or use drugs. (925) 2290968.

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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.

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GUERRILLA RIGGING Event rigging, carpentry,

EDGE INSPECTION Group, Inc. is currently

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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.

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.

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COME JOIN the solar revolution! DC Solar is fast-growing clean energy 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

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

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. _________________________________________________________________________

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

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Classifieds Help Wanted

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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.

Misc Items

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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 deal. Make me an offer! Call David, (925) 681-9833.

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

Appliances

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WASHING MACHINE. Two-year old great washer. Kenmore LG, estate sale, stainless steel. Perfect condition. Will deliver. $500. Nancy, (925) 8274684.

Electronics

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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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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, 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

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

Auto & RV

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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. _________________________________________________________________________

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

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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. _________________________________________________________________________

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

Marine

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FOR SALE New 12 ft Wenonah (canoe). Hardly used, includes two wooden oars, asking $300. Was $1,300 new. (925) 2290968.

Homes for Sale

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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.

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SHELL GAS STATION and convenience store for sale, great location in Folsom, CA, next to busy DMV, schools, biz district. Leave msg for Erin, (928) 3777579.

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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. _________________________________________________________________________

ADVERTISE YOUR items free in the Martinez Tribune Classifieds. Reach over 75,000 readers in Martinez and beyond. Email classifieds@martineztribune.com or call (925) 229-2026 to place your free text ad to-

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day! *Boxed ads, graphics, etc. come with fees.

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WHOOOO WILL YOU BE? For Hallowe’en? Jay Gatsby? Eliza Doolittle? Tom Sawyer? Dress as your favorite character – shop at my big sale on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (no early birds, please). There’ll be tights in the trees, hoop skirts hanging from the eaves! Prof. Harold Hill will be leading the band (listen for the 76 trombones). See you at 4701 Tahoe Circle, Martinez.

Legal Notices

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SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: (AVISO AL DEMANDADO): Thomas Lynn Lowry II and Does 1-20. YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: (LO ESTA DEMANDANDO EL DEMANDANTE): Alexander Zuniga. NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www. lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/ selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees

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and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. ¡AVISO! Lo han demandado. Si no responde dentro de 30 dias, la corte puede decidir en su contra sin escuchar su versión. Lea la información a continuación. Tiene 30 DÍAS DE CALENDARIO después de que le entreguen esta citación y papeles legales para presentar una respuesta por escrito en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una copia al demandante. Una carto o una llamada telefónica no lo protegen. Su respuesta por escrito tiene que estar en formato legal correcto si desea que procesen su caso en la corte. Es posible que haya un formulario que usted pueda usar para su respuesta. Puede encontrar estos formularios de la corte y más información en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www.sucorte.ca.gov), en la biblioteca de leyes de su condado o en la corte que le quede más cerca. Si no puede pagar la cuota de presentación, pida al secretario de la corte que le dé un formulario de exención de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tiempo, puede perder el caso por incumplimiento y la corte le podrá quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin más advertencia. Hay otros requisitos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un servicio de remisión a abogados. Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisitos para

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obtener servicios legales gratuitos de un programa de servicious legales sin fines de lucro. Puede encontrar estos grupos sin fines de lucro en el sitio web de California Legal Services, (www.lawhelpcalifornia. org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www. sucorte.ca.gov) o poniéndose en contacto con la corte o el colegio de abogados locales. AVISO: Por ley, la corte tiene drecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costos exentos por imponer un gravamen sobre cualquier recuperación de $10,000 ó más de valor recibida mediante un acuerdo o una concesión de arbitraje en un caso de derecho civil. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de la corte antes de que la corte pueda desechar el caso. CASE NUMBER: (Número del Caso): C16-01744. The name and address of the court is: (El nombre y dirección de la corte es): Contra Costa County Superior Court, 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553. The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: (El nombre, la dirección y el número de teléfono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): Paul D. Hiles, Esq., 706 Main Street, Suite A, Martinez, CA 94553. Law Offices of Paul D. Hiles, 925.372.5600. DATE: (Fecha) SEP - 9 2016. Clerk, by /s/ D. WAGNER, Deputy. (Secretario) /s/ D. WAGNER (Adjunto). Publish 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14/2016

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Omarr’s Weekly Astrological Forecast By JERALDINE SAUNDERS Tribune Content Agency ARIES (March 21-April 19): Take your medicine even if you don’t like the taste. Someone may be right, but this might not win your affection. Keep accurate financial records this week as they may come in handy. TAURUS (April 20May 20): You may meet those who display kindness and warmth when you’re feeling as cold as ice. In the week to come you may find it difficult to avoid being reserved during social occasions. GEMINI (May 21June 20): You could be confused by conflicting causes this week. Put a puzzling problem aside until you can get advice from a wise friend. Get caught up with a backlog of essential tasks. CANCER (June 21July 22): You might be better off staying put than taking off. In the week ahead spend time on organization. This will help you achieve a closer rapport with family or improve your surroundings. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Take it for granted that your wishes will be granted. As this week unfolds you might realize that whatever transpires, even if it slows you down, will have been in your best interests. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Make it your business to be a whiz at business. There may be an opportunity to improve your income flow in the week to come or the desire to put a home based activity into motion. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct.

22): You know what they say about all work and no play. In the week ahead your business instincts could sometimes be off base. Avoid buying something just because it is a good deal or on sale. SCORPIO (Oct. 23Nov. 21): Don’t wheel and deal with too much zeal. Hold onto every penny that you deserve to keep in the week ahead. Don’t use questionable tactics that lie in the gray area of ethical behavior. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Be grateful for the talents you possess. Just because others are more successful in some areas does not diminish your gifts in others. Focus on being at your best this week. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): A relationship may need extra rations of respect. When you have become familiar with someone it tempting to take them for granted. In the week ahead remember “please” and “thank you.” AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 18): Live life logically. You may meet people in the week ahead who can illuminate your thinking processes. Focus on making some fascinating new friends and participate in group activities. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A square peg can’t fit in a round hole. You may find that you don’t quite fit into a new group. In the beginning of the week be cautious about signing contracts or listening to gossip. (c) 2016 CONTENT LLC.

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Crossword ACROSS 1 Long __ 4 Spartan colonnades 9 Belief of more than a billion 14 *1952 #1 hit for Leroy Anderson 16 “Done!” 17 *Math reciprocal 18 Expand 19 Numskull 20 Start of a rumor 22 Fuel economy testing org. 23 Business card word 26 On the table 30 With 35-Across, question the starred clues might ask 33 Zhou __ 34 Wide size 35 See 30-Across 42 Boston Coll. is in it 43 ‘90s runner 44 Response to 30-/35-Across, and a hint to a hidden word in 14-, 17-, 61and 66-Across 50 Pith 51 Medit. land 52 Revised versions: Abbr. 55 Sharp 57 Stop on Amtrak’s Lake Shore Limited route 58 Theodore’s first lady 61 *”Atomic” Crayola color 65 Event with pole bending 66 *Bogged down 67 “Octopus’s Garden” songwriter 68 Holds up 69 Sch. units DOWN 1 Start of a children’s song 2 Gluttonous Augustus in “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” 3 Posse target 4 Stop: Abbr. 5 __ sale 6 Word with man or horse 7 Latin lambs 8 To make sure 9 Confessor’s words 10 Haberdashery stock 11 Directed 12 Exist

13 Sign on a door 15 Put away 21 Djibouti neighbor: Abbr. 23 Canine 24 Hun king, in Norse legend 25 Capital of Shaanxi Province 27 Several 28 “Twittering Machine” artist 29 Observer 31 Mother __ 32 Fools 35 2/3, say 36 Big name in publishing 37 Decorates, in a way 38 Mountain sighting 39 JFK list 40 Queen dowager of Jordan 41 Wall St. purchase 45 Rattletrap 46 Hold 47 “Born on the Bayou” band, briefly 48 “Mean Streets” co-star 49 How ghost stories are told 53 “2 Broke Girls” setting

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54 Origins 56 Actress Delany 57 Bit of work 58 Triage ctrs. 59 Finish, as a letter, perhaps 60 Wyo. neighbor 62 Some Windows systems 63 Hood’s gun 64 U.S. Army rank abolished in 1815

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11 o’clock, Lynn disturbed the class, and Miss Spooner told him to go shut himself in the closet until she let him out. Lynn obediently went to the closet and closed the door behind him. When the bell rang at 12 o’clock, Lynn came out chewing the last bite of Miss Spooner’s lunch. We couldn’t help laughing, all but Miss Spooner, and that made matters worse. Lynn went on clowning throughout his life. He never learned until it was too late that life is a serious thing in which serious choices are to be made with much of care and prayer. The next year we enrolled in junior high school. But the building could not accommodate all the students, so our class of the seventh grade was sent back to the Hamilton School. We were insulted. We were furious. We’d spent six unhappy years in that building, and we felt we deserved something better. The boys of the class all met after school. We decided we wouldn’t tolerate this kind of treatment. We were determined we’d go on strike. The next day we did not show up. But we had no place to go. We couldn’t stay home, because our mothers would ask questions. We didn’t think of going downtown to a show. We had no money for that. We didn’t think of going to the park. We were afraid we might be seen by Mr. Clayton, the truant officer. We didn’t think of going out behind the school fence and telling shady stories because we didn’t know any. We’d never heard of such things as drugs or anything of the kind. We just wandered about and wasted the day. The next morning, the principal, Mr. Stearns, was at the front door of the school to greet us. His demeanor matched his name. He said some pretty straightforward things and then told us that we could not come

back to school until we brought a note from our parents. That was my first experience with a lockout. Striking, he said, was not the way to settle a problem. We were expected to be responsible citizens, and if we had a complaint, we could come to the principal’s office and discuss it. There was only one thing to do, and that was to go home and get the note. I remember walking sheepishly into the house. My mother asked what was wrong. I told her. I said that I needed a note. She wrote a note. It was very brief. It was the most stinging rebuke she ever gave me. It read as follows: “Dear Mr. Stearns, “Please excuse Gordon’s absence yesterday. His action was simply an impulse to follow the crowd.” She signed it and handed it to me. I walked back over to school and got there about the same time a few other boys did. We all handed our notes to Mr. Stearns. I do not know whether he read them, but I have never forgotten my mother’s note. Though I had been an active party to the action we had taken, I resolved then and there that I would never do anything on the basis of simply following the crowd. I determined then and there that I would make my own decisions on the basis of their merits and my standards and not be pushed in one direction or another by those around me. That decision has blessed my life many times, sometimes in very uncomfortable circumstances. It has kept me from doing some things which, if indulged in, could at worst have resulted in serious injury and trouble, and at the best would have cost me my self-respect. My father had a horse and buggy when I was a boy. Then one summer day in 1916, a wonderful thing

happened. It was an unforgettable thing. When he came home that evening he arrived in a shining black brandnew Model T Ford. It was a wonderful machine, but by today’s standards it was a crude and temperamental sort of thing. For instance, it did not have a self-starter. It had to be cranked. You learned something very quickly about cranking that car. You retarded the spark, or the crank would kick back and break your hand. When it rained, the coils would get wet, and then it would not start at all. From that car I learned a few simple things about making preparation to save trouble. A little canvas over the cowl would keep the coils dry. A little care in retarding the spark would make it possible to crank without breaking your hand. But the most interesting thing was the lights. The car had no storage battery. The only electricity came from what was called a magneto. The output of the magneto was determined by the speed of the engine. If the engine was running fast, the lights were bright. If the engine slowed, the lights became a sickly yellow. I learned that if you wanted to see ahead as you were going down the road, you had to keep the engine running at a fast clip. So, just as I’d discovered, it is with our lives. Industry, enthusiasm, and hard work lead to enlightened progress. You have to stay on your feet and keep moving if you are going to have light in your life. I still have the radiator cap of that old 1916 Model T. Here it is. It is a reminder of lessons I learned 77 years ago. I’ve learned something else from that car. I now ride in a car of modern vintage. It is quiet and powerful. It has every convenience, including heating and air-conditioning.

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

What has made the difference between that old black 1916 hard-riding and noisy Model T and today’s automobiles? The difference has come because thousands of dedicated and able men and women over two generations of time have planned and studied, experimented and worked together to bring about improvement. I have learned that when people of goodwill labor cooperatively in an honest and dedicated way, there is no end to what they can accomplish. In 1915 President Joseph F. Smith asked the people of the Church to have family home evening. My father said we would do so, that we would warm up the parlor where Mother’s grand piano stood and do what the President of the Church had asked. We were miserable performers as children. We could do all kinds of things together while playing, but for one of us to try to sing a solo before the others was like asking ice cream to stay hard on the kitchen stove. In the beginning, we would laugh and make cute remarks about one another’s performance. But our parents persisted. We sang together. We prayed together. We listened quietly while Mother read Bible and Book of Mormon stories. Father told us stories out of his memory. I still remember one of those stories. I found it recently while going through a book he had published some years ago. Listen to it: “An older boy and his young companion were walking along a road which led through a field. They saw an old coat and a badly worn pair of men’s shoes by the roadside, and in the distance they saw the owner working in the field. “The younger boy suggested that they hide the shoes, conceal themselves, and watch the perplexity on the owner’s face when he returned. “The older boy … thought that would not be so good. He said the owner must be a very poor man. So, after talking the matter over, at his suggestion, they concluded to try another experiment. Instead of hiding the shoes, they would put a silver dollar in each one and … see what the owner did when he discovered the money. So they did that. “Pretty soon the man returned from the field, put on his coat, slipped one foot into a shoe, felt something hard, took it out and found a silver dollar. Wonder and surprise [shone] upon his face. He looked at the dollar again and again, turned around and could see nobody,

then proceeded to put on the other shoe; when to his great surprise he found another dollar. His feelings overcame him. … He knelt down and offered aloud a prayer of thanksgiving, in which he spoke of his wife being sick and helpless and his children without bread. … He fervently thanked the Lord for this bounty from unknown hands and evoked the blessing of heaven upon those who gave him this needed help. “The boys remained [hidden] until he had gone.” They had been touched by his prayer and felt something warm within their hearts. As they left to walk down the road, one said to the other, “Don’t you have a good feeling?” (Adapted from Bryant S. Hinckley, Not by Bread Alone, Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1955, p. 95.) Out of those simple little meetings, held in the parlor of our old home, came something indescribable and wonderful. Our love for our parents was strengthened. Our love for brothers and sisters was enhanced. Our love for the Lord was increased. An appreciation for simple goodness grew in our hearts. These wonderful things came about because our parents followed the counsel of the President of the Church. I have learned something tremendously significant out of that. In that old home, we knew that our father loved our mother. That was another of the great lessons of my boyhood. I have no recollection of ever hearing him speak unkindly to her or of her. He encouraged her in her individual Church activities and in neighborhood and civic responsibilities. She had much of native talent, and he encouraged her to use it. Her comfort was his constant concern. We looked upon them as equals, companions who worked together and loved and appreciated one another as they loved us. She likewise encouraged him, did everything in the world to make him happy. At the age of 50, she developed cancer. He was solicitous of her every need. I recall our family prayers, with his tearful pleadings and our tearful pleadings. Of course there was no medical insurance then. He would have spent every dollar he owned to help her. He did, in fact, spend very much. He took her to Los Angeles in search of better medical care. But it was to no avail. That was 62 years ago, but I remember with clarity my brokenhearted father as he stepped off the train and greeted his grief-stricken

children. We walked solemnly down the station platform to the baggage car, where the casket was unloaded and taken by the mortician. We came to know even more about the tenderness of our father’s heart. This has had an effect on me all of my life. I also came to know something of death – the absolute devastation of children losing their mother – but also of peace without pain, and the certainty that death cannot be the end of the soul. We didn’t openly speak about love for one another very much in those days. We didn’t have to. We felt that security, that peace, that quiet strength which comes to families who pray together, work together, and help one another. “Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.” (Ex. 20:12.) As a boy I came to believe in that divine commandment. I think it is such a great commandment from the Lord. If it were only observed more widely, there would be far less misery in the homes of the people. Instead of backbiting, accusation, argument, there would be appreciation and respect and quiet love. My father is long since gone. I have become a father, and a grandfather, and a great-grandfather. The Lord has been very kind. I have experienced my share of disappointments, of failures, of difficulties. But on balance, life has been very good. I have tried to live it with enthusiasm and appreciation. I have known much of happiness, oh, so very much. The root of it all, I believe, was planted in my childhood and nurtured in the home, the school, and the ward in which I grew, where I learned simple but important lessons in living. I cannot be grateful enough. My heart aches, and I grieve, when I see the tragedy of so many broken homes, of homes where husbands do not seem to know how to treat their wives, of homes where children are abused and grow to become the abusers of another generation. None of this tragedy is necessary. I know it is not. The answer to our problems lies in following the simple gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who brought into the world His Father’s love. Brethren, will you forgive me for taking your time to talk in a personal way as I have done? I did not know how to say what I wanted to say without doing so. Young men, “Do what is right; let the consequence follow.” (Hymns, 1985, no. 237.) “Choose the right when a choice is placed before you.” (Hymns, 1985, no. 239.) Fathers, be good men, that your wives will speak of you with love and appreciation and your children will remember you with gratitude everlasting, I humbly pray in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.