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Tribune MARTINEZ, Calif. – RES Success, a local nonprofit, presents the 17th annual “Artistry for Autism,” Sunday, Nov. 6, from 1-4 p.m. All proceeds for the event will be going towards programs that provide adults with developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorders an enriched environment in which they can become successful in academic, social, vocational, and interpersonal pursuits. Last year’s event raised over $25,000 and went directly back into those day programs. This year’s fundraiser theme is inspired by “Going Green.” RES Success would like to highlight their efforts to reduce their carbon footprint and provide program services that are environmentally conscious – whether that be something as small as recycling, taking public transportation, gardening, or creating art work from recycled goods. This year’s fundraiser will not only showcase artwork created by participants but also crafts and other handmade items that will be sold at the event. Sip on sangria and appetizers while listening to live RES: Page 3

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‘Mudslinging’ amps up as General Election nears MARTINEZ, Calif. – Several local candidates for public ofﬁce, as well as politicians not on the ballot this year, are taking heat for their alleged involvement in “hit pieces” coming through the mail, on social media and other outlets. The biggest target has seemingly been Martinez City Councilwoman AnaMarie Avila Farias, in her run for Dist. 5 Supervisor. Throughout the last few months, residents in Dist. 5, which encompasses Martinez,

Returning groceries without a receipt

Alhambra senior captain Makenzie Salva had 14 kills, three aces and 12 digs in the Bulldogs’ 3-0 win over the Analy-Sebastapol Tigers on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016. The win was the Bulldogs’ ﬁrst ever North Coast Section win, according to coach Willie Marchesano.

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have received ﬂyers in the mail alleging Farias falsiﬁed her time card as a County employee and pocketed $40,000 in affordable housing fees from the City. Mayor Rob Schroder and councilmembers Lara DeLaney and Mark Ross were named and pictured on one of the anti-Farias mailers, appearing as though they approved of the negative message. While DeLaney was absent at the Oct. 19 City Council meeting and as of presstime had not yet denounced her involvement in the hit piece, Schroder and Ross said at the meeting they were not

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Steven Grubka (inset) was awarded the 2016 EcoAward at the Nov. 2, 2016, Martinez City Council meeting for being the top Martinez point earner in the 2015-16 Cool California Challenge. Mayor Rob Schroder (second from left) presented Grubka with a framed certiﬁcate and glass statuette, honoring him for being a leader in environmental stewardship. Also pictured are councilmembers Mark Ross (far left) and AnaMarie Avila Farias (far right).

involved and did not approve of the mailer. “The first time I saw it (the mailer) was when I got it in the mail yesterday (Oct. 18),” Schroder said. “I did not sign off on it. I did not authorize it.” “This is an independent expenditure,” Ross said. “When it comes to the wording here, I agree with the mayor – it’s incorrect. [Farias] did not pocket $40,000. I’m actually the person that imposed the $40,000 by the way, so I know a lot about this.” The mailer falsified an account about a property in downtown Martinez Farias turned into an eight-unit housing development. Before the market crash of 2008, Farias voluntarily agreed to contribute $40,000 to a proposed affordable housing fund. The City of Martinez never officially set up the fund, so after the market crash, Farias petitioned the City to waive the voluntary commitment. By that time, the property’s value had come into the range of affordable housing and her petition was granted. No taxpayer money was received for the project. Another “hit piece” circulating about Farias alleges she falsified a time card stating she was at work while she was actually in Vancouver, British Columbia. “Something’s Fishy About Supervisor Candidate AnaMarie Avila Farias,” the flyer reads, quoting Facebook posts Farias made while on vacation. “Taxpayer Funded” is scrolled across the six-page foldCAMPAIGNS: Page 3

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Narrative concert at Alhambra High to celebrate Muir “We hear only woodpeckers and squirrels and the rush of turbulent streams. But imagination gives us the sweet music of tiniest insect wings, enables us to hear, all round the world, the vibration of every needle, the waving of every bole and branch, the sound of stars in circulation like particles in the blood.” – John Muir Just imagine – you are taking a musical journey through the woods, with the writings of John Muir! A dazzling landscape of sound surrounds you, excites you to follow around the next bend, and delivers you to an even deeper appreciation for one of our planet’s most inﬂuential ﬁgures. John Muir – University of the Wilderness is a “narrative concert” which intertwines the music of the American ensemble “Chance,” CONCERT: Page 3

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Quote of the Week “In November, the smell of food is different. It is an orange smell. A squash and pumpkin smell. It tastes like cinnamon and can ﬁll up a house in the morning, can pull everyone from bed in a fog. Food is better in November than any other time of the year.” – Cynthia Rylant Amusements....................14 Classiﬁeds.......................12 Datebook..........................4 Faith....................................7 Police Blotter.......................2 Sports.................................8 Voice...............................5

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Martinez Tribune | Nov. 4-10, 2016 The Crime Blotter and Arrest Log are compiled by Tribune staﬀer Danny Yoeono. For questions, email dyoeono@martineztribune.com.

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

Wednesday, Oct. 26 At 1:06 p.m., a man with a shaved head wearing glasses was using a razor blade to cut security devices off merchandise in Wal-Mart. At 5:27 p.m., an intoxicated driver, barely able to speak,

went through the Wendy’s drive thru. Please get munchies responsibly. A woman wearing a face mask and bandanna was attempting to break into cars on Robinson Street around 6 p.m. It sounds like a Halloween prank until you know she was also seen with a crack pipe. A woman in her 70s was attempting to return items to Safeway without a receipt at 11:40 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 27 A bald man in a pouffy tan jacket ﬁlled up a backpack full

of Ensure nutritional shakes in the CVS drug store and then walked out the door around 1:04 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 28 Three thousand dollars worth of copper wire was stolen from the RV parking lot on Muir Road. That is 300,000 pennies.

Saturday, Oct. 29 A man was seen taking his shirt off at the Seven Flags Car Wash on Alhambra Avenue at 12:30 a.m. I am sure that is proper wax on, wax off technique. A man in his 30s attempted to go through the McDonald’s

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drive thru on foot at 2:43 a.m. It’s not a walk thru bud. A man in dark pants thought to be 50 years old had his zipper down and appeared to be sleeping standing up. A man in all dark clothing was observed fighting the stone pillars and shopping carts of the Rite Aid drug store around 8 p.m. He was possibly high, but still fighting the good fight. A man was blasting music and jumping off his bed in his apartment on Alhambra Avenue at 11:36 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 30 Today’s rain washed away all the pain.

Monday, Oct. 31 Happy Halloween. At 6:26 a.m., a man in a red jacket was swinging a machete around and striking the ground on Arnold Drive. He did not threaten anyone. Around 3 p.m., a man was yelling and swearing at cars driving by on Ferry Street. This was not me. A man in a gray fedora knocked on a residence door on J Street and asked to buy heroin at 5:30 p.m. Trick or treating has really changed since I was a kid.

Tuesday, Nov. 1 At 12:04 a.m., a woman in a gray wig was stealing from Safeway and, before leaving the store, threw a bag of candy at a manager.

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. Patricia Carbajal, 33, was arrested Oct. 31 on charges of possession of controlled substance, revocation of probation and possession of burglar’s tools. Michael Wiese, 27, was arrested Oct. 29 on charges of possession of controlled substance and possession of burglar’s tools. Kimberly Schmidt, 47, was arrested Oct. 28 for alleged DUI alcohol/drugs. Kaila Mitchell, 28, was arrested Oct. 28 for alleged possession of narcotic controlled substance, possession of controlled substance paraphernalia, failure to appear on misdemeanor charge, receiving or concealing stolen property. Richard Murray, 44, was arrested Oct. 27 for alleged possession of a controlled substance for sale. Adriana Cotton, 21, was arrested Oct. 27 for alleged loitering with intent to commit prostitution. Wendy Ward, 38, was arrested Oct. 26 for alleged possession of controlled substance, revocation of probation, receiving stolen property (motor vehicle), taking vehicle without owner’s consent, retaining possession of personal ID with intent to defraud, unauthorized use of personal identifying information with previous conviction. Bobby Paulsen, 48, was arrested Oct. 25 for alleged possession of a controlled substance for sale. Chelsey Cardenas-Reynolds, 28, was arrested Oct. 23 on shoplifting charges.

Weather, Astronomical & Tides Friday, Nov. 4

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High Tides 6:20 a.m. (3.94 ft) 4:23 p.m. (5.05 ft)

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Moonrise / Moonset Moonrise / Moonset Moonrise / Moonset 1:36 p.m. / 12:55 a.m. (FD) 2:13 p.m. / 2:01 a.m. (FD) 2:50 p.m. / 3:09 a.m. (FD)

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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Voter information now ‘just a text away’ MARTINEZ, Calif. – The Contra Costa Elections Division has a surefire way for voters to access information that is sure to get a thumbs-up from those on the go. Contra Costa residents can simply text the word “Contra Costa” to “2Vote” (28683) on their smartphones, and receive a reply text with a link to quick look-up tools on the Elections Division website. u

“We are excited to add this new service for our voters to quickly and easily access our services,” said Joe Canciamilla, Contra Costa’s Registrar of Voters. Texters will be able to find out more about the Regional Early Voting program, find their polling place, view a sample ballot, learn how to vote-by-mail or volunteer to be a poll

Muir, his indomitable spirit, his daring and adventurous nature, the beauty and humor of the man. We hope that audiences will join us in celebrating the enormous impact that John Muir has had on the entire world.” On Thursday, Nov. 10, Chance Ensemble will present this narrative concert in honor of the 2016 centennial anniversary of the National Park Service. The concert will take place at 7 p.m. at Alhambra

High School, 150 E St., Martinez. No reservations are required. A donation of $5 is requested in support of the John Muir Association, which coordinates the John Muir Birthday/Earth Day and Mountain Day Camp events each year. For more information, call the John Muir NHS Visitor Center at (925) 2288860, or visit the park website at www. nps.gov/jomu.

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out featuring photos of her trip. Tom Powers, a former member of the Board of Supervisors and a major funding source of the flyer and other negative literature about Farias, also requested the District Attorney investigate alleged misuse of taxpayer funds. However, he failed to verify any of his claims. Farias said in defense of the accusation that she is an independent contract employee. “My job demands a non-traditional, flexible schedule. My hours are my own to determine. End of story,” she said, stating the time card displayed on the “hit piece” was paid vacation time, and that her hours have never been questioned by her employer. “This is a non-story generated by the sleazy political machine in this county desperate to protect their longtime champion – Supervisor Federal Glover,” Farias said. Supervisor Glover, whom Farias is challenging for the

the chief executive officer of Global Mobile. “This is the easiest way to connect, especially for millennials and Gen-Xers who want instantaneous information.” Besides texting, you can find out more information about the upcoming Nov. 8 General Election by calling (925) 335-7800 or visiting the Contra Costa Elections website at www.cocovote.us.

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and the writings of Scottish-born naturalist John Muir. His words are celebrated, reflected upon, and reinforced by a nature-forged musical score that is described as “a place where contemporary, classical, and Celtic music beautifully collide.” “Our goal in the creation of this performance,” explains Ed Willett, cellist and Music Director of the Chance Ensemble, “was to reflect the multidimensional nature of

worker on Election Day. They can also view the full mobile-friendly website and find more information about the upcoming election. The Contra Costa Elections Division worked with Georgia-based Global Mobile to develop the service. “Our company is really excited to work with such a progressive, forward thinking county,” said Lee Durham,

Dist. 5 Supervisor seat, has denied involvement in the negative ad campaign against Farias, stating he can’t help what his supporters distribute. When asked further about his alleged involvement in the “attack,” Glover’s campaign director, Mary Jo Rossi, told the Tribune: “All of the whining by Ms. Farias is just a last ditch effort on her part to resuscitate what has been a flailing and losing campaign bankrolled by a $300,000 slush fund from a big Wall Street landfill operator. The bigger question is – why would a big landfill operator be spending over $300,000 to elect her and punish Supervisor Glover?” Farias did not respond to Rossi’s comments by presstime. Three Martinez City Council candidates are also taking blows after they commented at the Oct. 19 City Council meeting about the OnStage/Campbell Theater lease, dissenting to a renewal of the lease. Those comments have

some in the theater circle calling council candidates Noralea Gipner, Courtney Masella-O’Brien and John Stevens “turncoats” and “neophytes.” The City currently leases the Campbell Theater property at 636 Ward St. for $4,600 a month. OnStage Repertory Theatre manages the events and regularly produces their own plays, as well as hosting civic and other groups. And while the theater may play an important role in keeping the arts alive in Martinez, like their predecessor, Willows Theatre Co., OnStage has not yet been able to recoup the City’s investment and become a sustainable entity. “What I don’t understand is spending money on something we don’t get as much benefit from. We get more benefit from more police officers … being able to maintain our parks. To me, it’s not practical,” Gipner said. Stevens said he believes the City is paying too much for

the property, and advocated for the City “taking itself out of the loop” to let the theater company negotiate with the property owner in hopes a more reasonable monthly rent could be obtained. “Then if we want to support the theater in some way, we can decide if we want to give some funding to them to help assist them,” Stevens said. Masella-O’Brien echoed Gipner and Stevens’ comments, saying she didn’t believe the City should be entering into a lease for a private building. “There’s other things the City can do to promote the arts. There’s other sources of funding we can explore,” she said. The mayor reminded the candidates the agenda item was an informational update only, and not on the agenda for reconsideration. The lease term, with an additional three-year extension, was effective Sept. 1, 2015, and was accepted and filed. For campaign updates, visit http://martineztribune.com.

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music by Big Wave Dave, and bid on silent auction items such as a seven night stay at a private house in Mexico, a family four-pack of Disney Hopper passes, a San Diego trip package, and so much more. Raffle prizes this year include a 32” Insignia flat screen TV with Amazon Fire streaming device, $300 gift certificate from Pave Jeweler and a grand prize of two roundtrip tickets from one RES Success’ sponsors, Southwest. The event will be held at the RES Success Pleasant Hill program, 490 Golf Club

Road, Pleasant Hill. It’s free to attend. For more information and to purchase raffle tickets, contact RES Success at (925) 229-8228. You may also purchase raffle tickets in person at RES via cash or check, or by mail via check to: 704 Main St., Martinez, CA, 94553, or at the door the day of the event. “The Artistry for Autism event is a team effort – everyone from staff, parents, community supporters, and program participants make it happen. You see nothing but

pride beaming from the faces of the participants that serve the food and help with the preparations for the event. Not only does the event provide funding for services, but it creates a life experience that is carried with the participants long after the festivities are over,” stated Angela Lacativo Greene, RES Success Clinical Services Coordinator. For more information on RES Success, please visit their website at www.ressuccess.org or like them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ressuccess!

Rotary Report

Work-based learning at Martinez Unified By PAUL CRAIG Special to the Tribune Rona Zollinger and Lorena Castillo told Martinez Rotary about the exciting work they’re doing with the Martinez Unified School District finding jobs for students. In today’s competitive world this is super-important. Zollinger estimated that in 2018, only one-third of jobs will require a college degree or beyond. The vast majority of jobs – she estimated 57 percent – will call for workplace experience. The remainder of jobs – a proportion that’s diminishing quickly – will be available to those without skills. The Martinez School District is responding to this situation with an aggressive program to provide experience. They’re directing students PAUL CRAIG / Courtesy toward work-based Rona Zollinger (at left) and Lorena Castillo at a learning, job shad- recent meeting of the Martinez Rotary. owing, career fairs, internships and apprenticeships. Zollinger works out of the School District Office. She’s doing outreach to help students throughout the District find careers. Castillo does similar work at Vicente School. They both emphasize finding internships and promoting work-based learning. They’re both into outreach. Both are as enthusiastic as can be. It was fun listening to them and interacting with them. We live in fast-changing times. The career paths that Rotarians followed, and which worked well for us, often won’t work anymore. In today’s world, new approaches are needed that are attuned to new jobs and new job trajectories. Zollinger and Castillo are working with a fascinating County program: Earn and Learn. The program has a wonderful website: EarnLearnEastBay.org. There you’ll find detailed guidelines for students and for companies. The Earn and Learn tool kit emphasizes attributes needed in today’s competitive environment: timeliness, integrity, initiative, work quality, communication skills, teamwork, response to supervision, comfort with diversity, critical thinking and understanding workplace culture. We’re lucky that Zollinger and Castillo are attuned to our changing world and that they’re working to help students find direction. I came away from their talks feeling optimistic about the future of Martinez students. The Martinez Unified School District is doing well by them. It’s not an easy world they’re growing up in, but they’re going to do fine. If you work at a place that can accept interns or is interested in work-based learning, or know of someone who can help, contact Zollinger at (925) 335-5938 or rzollinger@martinezucd.net.

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.

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Datebook Ongoing Reefer Madness When: Now through Nov. 19. Where: Martinez Campbell Theater, 636 Ward St., Martinez. Details: Onstage Theatre opens the hysterical musical “Reefer Madness” written by Kevin Murphy and Dan Studney. Directed by Randall Nott and produced by Helen Means. Musical Director Feona Lee Jones and Choreographer Hannah Fournier. The fast paced musical comedy is inspired by the 1936 film. The production will run Oct. 28 through Nov. 19. Cost: General admission $22; seniors and students $18; bargain price $15. Info: (925) 518-3277 or http://onstagetheatre. homestead.com

Saturday, Nov. 5 CANCELED Will Mulders Foundation for Autism Golf Tournament When: Details: Event canceled. Future event TBA. Info: www.teamwillpower. org Soroptimist International of Martinez Bingo Bash When: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 Where: IBEW Local Union 302 Hall, 1875 Arnold Drive, Martinez. Details: The International Soroptimist of Martinez uses all funds from this event to provide scholarships and betterment for girls and women in our community. Grand prize is a $500 gift card tree; you do not need to be present to win. Cost: $30 per person. Info: Tickets? Call June Rogers, (925) 228-2302.

Sunday, Nov. 6 Martinez Pony Baseball Club Spring Tryouts When: Sunday, Nov. 6 Where: Tesoro Sports Complex, 1765 Arnold Industrial Drive, Concord. Details: Ages 9-10 (Mustangs) tryouts are from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Eleven to 12 years (Broncos) are from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Thirteen and 14-year-olds (Pony) may try out from 1-2:30 p.m. Info: For questions or to reserve a spot, contact John Abraham, (925) 586-5036 or sixabes@comcast.net

collide. Cost: $5 suggested donation at door. Info: (925) 228-8860 or www.nps.gov/jomu

RES Success “Artistry for Autism” fundraiser When: 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6 Where: 490 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill. Details: A fundraiser to help provide adults with developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorders an enriched environment in which they can become successful in academic, social, vocational and interpersonal skills. Artwork to be showcased; crafts and other handmade items to be sold at event. Live music, light food and drink, silent auction, big raffle prizes. Info: Tickets and info at RES Success, (925) 2298228; www.ressuccess.org

Veterans Day Ceremonies When: 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11 and an 11 a.m. program Where: Alhambra Cemetery at 10 a.m. and Ignacio Plaza, 525 Henrietta St., at 11 a.m. Details: The ceremonies will begin at 10 a.m. at the Alhambra Cemetery with a benediction, placing of the wreath, and posting of the colors by the Sea Cadets. Ceremonies will resume at Ignacio Plaza, 525 Henrietta St., at 11 a.m. The program at the plaza includes messages from Mayor Rob Schroder. The Veterans Day Message will be by Martinez Veterans Commissioner, Ingemar Olsson. The ceremony will include Veterans Day Messages from the offices of Congressman Mark DeSaulnier, Congressman Mike Thompson, Supervisor Federal Glover, Senator Lois Wolk and a Remembrance from Martinez Veterans Commissioner Richard Philbrook. A patriotic musical medley will be performed by Gayle Haefke and the Martinez Community Chorus. The ceremonies will conclude with a benediction by Pastor Terry Reilly, a 21 gun salute by the American and Veterans of Foreign Wars and Taps by Jennifer Oertel. After the ceremony, brunch will be served at the Veterans Memorial Building, 930 Court St. The community is invited to attend. Info: Martinez Recreation Division, (925) 372-3510

Tuesday, Nov. 8 When: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8 (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

Thursday, Nov. 10 John Muir - University of the Wilderness Concert When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10 Where: Alhambra High School, 150 E St., Martinez. Details: Narrative concert performance by the Chance Ensemble in celebration of Martinez’s famous naturalist, John Muir. Nature-forged musical score where contemporary, classical and Celtic music

Friday, Nov. 11

Concord Veterans Day Invitational Softball Tournament & Veterans Ceremony When: 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 11 Where: Willow Pass Softball Fields, Concord; ceremony to take place in parking lot behind Willow Pass Recreation Center, 2748 E Olivera Road, Concord.

Details: Partnering with the Lt. Jerry Novakovich VFW Post 1525, the City of Concord Veterans Day Ceremony will take place at 11 a.m., with team registration available prior to the start of the ceremony. While there is no cost to teams invited to play in the Veterans Day Softball Tournament, we are playing for more than just bragging rights. We are all Veterans, service members and family members playing to celebrate our service to our nation and honor those who paid the ultimate sacrifice, so egos should be left at home. Volunteer opportunities available. Food and beverages to be sold with proceeds benefiting the Marines of the Concord Reserve Training Center and the Vet Center Vigilantes softball team. Sponsorship opportunities also available. Info: Nathan.johnson@ vs.cccounty.us

Saturday, Nov. 12 Antique Corner Customer Appreciation Day When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 Where: Antique Corner, 500 Ferry St., Martinez. Details: Join Antique Corner for snacks and storewide sales to show appreciation to customers. Info: (925) 372-9330 Diablo Vista Chorus When: 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 Where: Diablo Valley College Performing Arts Center, 321 Golf Club Road, Pleasant Hill. Details: The show, “The Search for the Diablo Diamond,” should appeal to all ages. The show will feature the chorus’ four-part harmony. There will also be quartets such as “LiveWire,” “Verve and Turbulence,” and “Canni-Belles.” The chorus is open to women of all ages. Cost: $20 (early bird price till Oct. 31); $23 after Oct. 31; $15 for those 18 and under. Info: Tickets at brownpapertickets.com/ event/2582921 or info at

singdvc.com. Hospice East Bay’s 30th Annual Tree of Lights in Martinez When: 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 Where: Morello Avenue, north of Arnold Drive, Martinez. Details: This year’s tree lighting in Martinez is dedicated to Fritz Fred Glemser and Judge Richard Earle Arnason. View website to see other area tree lightings outside Martinez. Info: www.HospiceEastBay.org/TreeOfLights.

an angelic winged figure or joyous peaceful bird. The necklace is made with an antique skeleton key and your choice of charms and colored Swarovski crystals. This event is artist-led with step-by-step instructions. All materials are provided. Beginners are welcome. Affordable, creative, fun! We are also looking for artists who would like to lead events in their community. Advance ticket purchase required. Get 30 percent off with discount code TRIBUNE30. Info: www.ArtHappyHours. com

Sunday, Nov. 13 Martinez Historical Society Presentation When: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13 Where: Veteran’s Memorial Hall, 930 Ward St., Martinez. Details: Tom Zamaria, member and volunteer of the Martinez Historical Society (MHS), will give a presentation on “Little Gems from the MHS Negative and Slide Collections. There are many interesting and beautiful images lying hidden in the negative and slide archives of countless historical collections around the country. Because of funding, limited technical equipment and training, unfortunately, many of these images will remain hidden. Zamaria will present and discuss several of these wonderful images of Martinez history from the MHS collection. Snacks will be served. Cost: Free Info: www.martinezhistory. org

Monday, Nov. 14 Art Happy Hour When: 6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14 Where: La Tapatia Restaurant, 536 Main St., Martinez. Details: Art Happy Hours are fun events where participants wine and dine while creating artwork. To celebrate the upcoming holiday season, you get to pick which charm will adorn the necklace you make –

Tuesday, Nov. 15 Mother Goose Time When: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15 (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, Nov. 19 Big Bag of Books Sale When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 Where: Martinez Library, 740 Court St., Martinez. Details: Choose from a huge selection of gently-used books and fill a grocery sack for only $5. Sponsored by Friends of the Martinez Library. All proceeds support library programs for children, teens, and adults. Members may be admitted at 10 a.m. on sale day, but memberships are available that morning. Cost: Free Info: (925) 229-4902 Scan-a-thon! When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 Where: Contra Costa To be continued ...

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DeLaney endorses Federal Glover for Dist. 5 Supervisor As an 18-year employee of Contra Costa County and a 14year member of the Martinez City Council, I have a unique insight into the two candidates for the District 5 Supervisor race, having worked with both for several years. Consequently, I am supporting Supervisor Federal Glover. Federal has demonstrated over many decades in office the ethics and temperament to be an effective leader; people

trust him, unlike his opponent. He builds strong, lasting relationships and coalitions, proving that achievement takes collaboration and is built on shared goals and values – not mega-doses of ego or backroom dealings. Federal is a true public servant who believes in good governance and the causes he champions; not someone bent on using their position and influence to “feather their own nest,”

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climb the political ladder, or take care of their special interests. Federal also has a record of accomplishment and exciting initiatives for the future – not just campaign promises and empty slogans. On the Board of Super-

visors, Federal made tough decisions during the Great Recession, resulting in the County’s “AAA” financial rating, which should not be entrusted to someone with a record of bouncing checks and filing bankruptcies.

Federal has demonstrated leadership on public safety issues including gang violence reduction. And I am inspired by the infrastructure projects Federal has advanced that will have a profound impact on our City, as well as the North-

ern Waterfront Initiative. For these reasons and many more, please join me in voting for Federal Glover for District 5 Supervisor. Lara DeLaney Martinez City Councilmember 2002-present

Horse owners held to different standard? While running to and from Briones park recently, avoiding various piles of horse manure, it dawned on me that horse owners are not held to the same standard as dog owners and required to

clean up droppinga from their domesticated animals. Why is this the case? They present the same hazards and it’s a problem that can be easily addressed. Horse owners should be required to carry

the appropriate tools (as dog owners do) to clean up after their horses so that we can all use trails and paved paths without the hazards of dodging droppings. – Kevin Gianatiempo

Stand up to outside interest mudslinging Like you, I’ve received a bunch [of] mailers filled with mistruths about AnaMarie Avila Farias in the mail. It infuriated me to see that independent expenditures on behalf of Federal Glover would stoop to the lowest level of mudslinging and tied three council members to the piece. At the last City Council meeting, numerous residents stood up to voice their utter dismay with the piece and time after time, Mayor Schroder and Councilmember Ross had to reiterate that the information wasn’t true and they in no way had anything to do with it nor endorsed its content. I applaud them for standing up to defend AnaMarie from the specious charges. Conspicuously absent, and yet to say a word about it is Councilmember Delaney ... but that’s probably because she was too busy parading Federal Glover all over the city in an effort to help him look like he’s always been here for us and maybe because the only part of Martinez he knows is the County building where he attends BOS meetings. Interestingly enough, I worked side by side with Lara in 2014 helping to get Gay Gerlack and Lara elected. In many of our conversations, she told me just how bad the good ‘ole boys worked

to defeat her and how these people and groups used a political hack, Mary Jo Rossi, to flood the mail with slimy, mudslinging pieces to ensure she wasn’t re-elected. She was constantly anxious about the next “hit piece,” fearing it would come at a time when she didn’t have time to respond. She despised the good ‘ole boys and Mary Jo Rossi! Now, two years later, she is saddled up to the good ‘ole boys and she sides with them and her new found political guru, Mary Jo Rossi. Politics sure makes strange bedfellows! Early on in this race, I got a call from AnaMarie and she said something to the effect, “I know you don’t like me much, but I have no idea why and I’d like to have a cup of coffee with you and talk more so I can understand.” It wasn’t until I spent 1 1/2 hours with AnaMarie that I realized that much of my disfavor came simply from anecdotal stories from Lara. The fact was, I felt completely different after actually talking with her one on one. It was at that point I consciously made a choice to support AnaMarie. Once you look closely at who is behind the slimy negative mailers to see who is supporting Glover/opposing

Farias, you see what really is fishy! Once you look past the individuals and the unions, you quickly see there are 3-4 major corporate donors pouring over $200,000 into the negative mailers. Who are these corporate sponsors? Candy Properties, LLC, an innocuous sounding company until you realize it’s part of the HUGE Garaventa empire. Garaventa is the garbage company in many parts of East county and the owner/ operator of the huge, completely unwanted Keller Canyon Landfill which Glover helped make possible. Player #2 is Hall Equities Group/ ZMC Hotels, a developer/ property owner in Walnut Creek ... yes, W.C., which is NOT in District 5. So I have to ask ... why is it these two corporate sponsors would spend over $200,000 com-

bined to sling mud slimily and do everything they can to keep AnaMarie from winning and keep their beloved Federal Glover on the B.O.S.? Funny thing is I have sent requests to Glover to ask just that question. Nope, never got a reply! This election, I ask you to stand and say NO to these slimy, negative mailers and say enough is enough. Federal Glover has had 16 years to help Martinez and has failed to do it yet. What makes you think that giving him another four years will make a difference? I’m voting AnaMarie because I want a homegrown Martinez resident representing us on the Board of Supervisors! I’m tired of NOT having representation at the County level! Bill Schilz, Concerned Martinez Resident

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I just want to thank all of you for your kind and heartfelt deeds and sincere expressions of sorrow, loss, love and support. If Nancy were here, she’d be the life of the party for all her friends. Much love from her to you. – Guy Cooper

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‘Martinez deserves honesty, transparency’ For weeks, Federal Glover’s camp has been sending out false information about AnaMarie Avila Farias. Whether you support her or not, you should not accept lies about any candidate in a campaign. Such deceit simply makes the participating perpetrator(s) unworthy of public service. The Glover camp has promoted that Ana-

Marie illegally took $40,000 from the City of Martinez. Mark Ross knew this was untrue and did NOTHING to set the record straight. That makes Mr. Ross a clear co-conspirator in the lie. The truth was not revealed until Martinez citizens showed up at a City Council meeting and called the statement lies. Mayor Schroder and Mark Ross were both confronted and forced to

admit the truth. They only admitted the truth when another hit piece came out with their picture on it – further associating them with the false statement. Why did they not say so before? Because they are supporters of Glover and would do anything to see him win – even if it meant misleading the public.

Mark Ross has intentionally misled the public – putting him on the level of Richard Nixon. Martinez deserves honesty, transparency and leaders who put the public before self. Clearly, Mark Ross cannot be trusted. It is time for a man of such low ethics to go. Time to go Mark, TIME TO GO! – Robert Miller

Tom Powers asks DA to launch investigation into candidate Today (Oct. 31) I personally delivered the attached letter to District Attorney Mark Peterson’s office (at 3:18 p.m. PST) requesting an official investigation into AnaMarie Avila Farias’s official use of her time and resources at her Section 8 government job at the Contra Costa Housing Authority. It has been brought to all of our taxpayers’ attention that on numerous times her officially signed government time card indicates she has been at work, being paid by taxpayers to be at work, but Ms. Farias has actually

been elsewhere conducting her own personal business. In fact, one of the weeks she officially signs her time card saying she is at work, her Facebook posts (since deleted) actually indicate she is out of the country in Vancouver, British Columbia. Using government time or resources for personal purposes is unlawful and, on behalf of County taxpayers, I am asking the District Attorney’s Office to conduct a full investigation of Ms. Farias’ potential misuse of taxpayers funds. Please see attached letter to

the District Attorney and back up documentation, which I ask you to include in any/all reports. Thank you. – Tom Powers Dear District Attorney Peterson & Deputy District Attorney Moawad, I am a citizen, a taxpayer and a voter in Contra Costa County. I am writing to ask the District Attorney’s Office to launch a full investigation of Vice Mayor and Candidate for Supervisor AnaMarie Avila Farias’s potential illegal and improper use of taxpayer time and resources at her job

as a Section 8 coordinator for the Contra Costa County Housing Authority. I know under Government Code Section 8314 it’s unlawful for any government employee to use public resources for personal or campaign purposes. It has been uncovered in the campaign that Ms. Farias has appeared to have been officially signing her government job time cards indicating that she was at work when she clearly was not and she was paid for days/ times she was not at work and was on Facebook signed in

elsewhere. In one instance in December 2014, for example, Ms. Farias was signed into work during the work week and was paid by taxpayers for being at work that week – when in reality, she was on vacation in Vancouver, British Columbia during that same week. Her Facebook posts (since now deleted by Ms. Farias) verify this account. Attached are the documents for your review – although I am sure there are other time cards you may want to request, review and investigate further.

Misusing taxpayers’ monies for personal purposes and intentionally lying about being at work at her Housing Authority government job when she is clearly not at work, is against the law. I would appreciate your investigating this issue further so the taxpayers of Contra Costa County can know in a transparent fashion whether Ms. Farias violated the law by misusing taxpayer funds. Thank you for your assistance and I hope to hear back from you on this issue. Sincerely, Tom Powers

Avila Farias Moseley to vote ‘no’ on Measure D responds to ‘attack’ regarding pay, vacation time EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a response to Councilwoman Lara DeLaney’s Oct. 14 letter entitled, “We can’t afford more delay: support Measure D.” The letter is available for review in that edition, or online at http://martineztribune.com.

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a direct response from Dist. 5 Supervisorial candidate AnaMarie Avila Farias regarding the letter published above alleging Avila Farias misused taxpayer funds. “When the political machine is threatened, they strike out like a cornered snake. This filing with the District Attorney is an attempt at an October surprise, trying to entice this law enforcement agency to back up their bogus claims. “Tom Powers [is] a longtime Contra Costa County power broker who is actively defending the incumbent, Supervisor Federal Glover, because he fears the loss of control if the Board of Supervisors is governed by the people and for the people. “False and misleading attacks like this have no place in our county’s campaigns. “I am an Independent Contract Employee. My job demands a non-traditional, flexible schedule. My hours are my own to determine. End of story. “My commitment, integrity and dedication to my job and hours worked to provide housing options for Contra Costa families has never been questioned by my employer. “This is a non-story generated by the sleazy political machine in this county desperate to protect their longtime champion – Supervisor Federal Glover. They want to talk about anything other than Federal Glover’s vote to increase his own pay 33 percent, lack of engagement in the District and his consistent support for insider deals for Contra Costa County contractors.” – AnaMarie Avila Farias, candidate for Dist. 5 Supervisor

What delay? Is there a way this could have happened earlier? Because this is the first I heard of a .5 percent sales tax for roads. I do recall this being brought up as a way to lower our electric bills after a presentation by PG&E at a City Council meeting this summer. That plan would require a buy-in from each city in the East Bay to participate and the idea of a .5 percent sales tax came up then as a way to fund our participation. Our City Council just passed a measure to fund the Campbell Theater for an additional three years costing tax payers $126,600 over the length of the contract and now the mayor wants a sales tax increase to pay for road maintenance that we have already paid for once. I’m not voting for this tax for a number of reasons; namely, it’s lazy, unfair and flawed. It’s lazy as with just a little thoughtful consideration it becomes abundantly clear that there was not too much brain power put into this plan. It’s just too easy to throw it on the ballot rather than develop, mar-

ket and institute a real solution. This half-witted plan also gives the mayor deniability if it doesn’t pass. He can simply say, “I tried to make it better but the citizens voted it down,” as if the mismanagement of these roads is the residents’ fault. It’s unfair on several levels, assuming we all make purchases subject to sales tax similarly. The people downtown where the population is the densest and distances to travel, for most tasks, are much less than other areas in Martinez such as south of [Highway] 4. This is speculation of course, but logical if you consider how close some of the wealthiest neighborhoods are from Contra Costa Boulevard compared to our downtown. This tax is especially inequitable to businesses who sell large ticket items such as auto dealerships and appliance centers. Finally, it’s excessive to the business owners downtown. We should be lowering taxes and creating tax free zones to incentivize new business downtown and help existing businesses thrive. This tax unfairly burdens the Martinez citizens who can afford it least. This idea is flawed for the same reasons relying entirely on the gas tax to build, repair and maintain our roads was flawed. We have no control over sales, just like we have no control over the base price of gas. The most basic

economic theory, “supply and demand,” would dictate that when we increase the cost of goods, we simultaneously decrease demand for them. I also realize that 1/2 cent isn’t tremendous, but any step in the wrong direction is a mistake, however slight. In my opinion, if we really need roads then we should have the people who use them, pay for them. Homeowners have the greatest amount to benefit from good roads, as infrastructure impacts home values. Additionally, homeowners can deduct their property tax from their taxable income. And, while a person renting could deduct their sales tax, they generally do not spend enough to itemize (home mortgage being the biggest tax deduction nationwide), thus leaving them to simply pay the tax. Finally, and probably the greatest flaw is that it only partially funds the problem. Managing the city finances is a difficult job. It’s going to take thoughtful people to manage our way out of some of our fiscal problems. However, allowing our fiduciary leaders, who just committed us to a $126,600 contractual deficit, is a lot like agreeing to partially funding our infrastructure requirements – it’s irresponsible. I vote no. – Robert Moseley

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Faith

It’s OK to love Halloween

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In the past, present & always, the Bible will always relay God’s outline for our lives By BILLY GRAHAM Tribune Content Agency Q: I tried to look in the Bible for the answer to a problem I’ve been having, but I didn’t find anything. I know you think the Bible is important, but I’m not sure it’s of much use to us today. It hasn’t been for me. – F.McC. A: The Bible is nothing less than God’s written Word – and because of this, it’s just as true today as when it was first written. As the Bible says concerning itself, its writers “spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit” (2 Peter 1:21).

This is why I urge you not to give up on the Bible, or assume that it has nothing to say to you about your problems. No, it may not tell you exactly what you should do about your specific problem – but it will tell you how you ought to live. And as you follow its guidance, you’ll be surprised how often your problems disappear. After all, don’t most of our problems come because we’ve left God out of our lives and chosen to go our own way? But the Bible will also tell you the importance of seeking God’s will, and will help you find guidance for the problems you face. For example, it tells us to pray and commit our

problems into God hands, trusting Him to help us and show us the answer. The Bible says, “In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight” (Proverbs 3:6). Begin by turning to Jesus Christ and asking Him to come into your life – and He will. Then make prayer and the Bible part of your life every day. God’s promise is for you: “The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple” (Psalm 119:130). Send your queries to “My Answer,” c/o Billy Graham, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, N.C., 28201; call 1-(877) 2-GRAHAM, or visit the

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Carol McConkie: ‘The soul’s sincere desire’ By CAROL F. McCONKIE The following is a talk given during the October 2016 General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For more information, visit www.lds.org. In the struggles of mortality, we are never left alone to accomplish our work, to fight our battles, to face adversity or unanswered questions. Jesus Christ taught with a parable “that men ought always to pray, and not to faint.” He told of a judge who did not honor God and did not have any regard for mankind. Repeatedly, a widow came before him, pleading to be avenged of her adversary. For a while, the judge would offer her no relief. But as a result of her faithful, consistent pleading, the judge finally thought, “Because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.” Then Jesus explained: “Shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him … ? “I tell you that he will avenge them speedily.” And then the Lord asks this question: “Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?” Prayer is essential to developing faith. When the Lord comes again, will He find a people who know how to pray in faith and who are prepared to receive salvation? “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” We are children of a loving Heavenly Father, and we may enjoy personal communion with Him when we pray “with a sincere heart, with real intent, having faith in Christ” and then act in accordance with the answers we receive by the promptings of the Holy Ghost. In faith we pray, we listen, and we obey, that we might learn to become one with the Father and the Son.

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A prayer of faith opens the way to receive glorious heaven-sent blessings. The Savior taught: “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: “For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.” If we expect to receive, we must ask, seek, and knock. In his search for truth, Joseph Smith read from the scriptures,

and that he should be the only being whom [we] should worship.” As you pray to Heavenly Father in faith, “he will console you in your afflictions, … [and ye may] feast upon his love.” President Henry B. Eyring shared that his father’s prayers during a losing battle with cancer taught him the deeply personal relationship between God and His children: “When the pain became intense, we found him in the morning on his knees

The answers we receive in prayer may not be what we would desire. But in times of trouble, our prayers become a lifeline of love and tender mercy. In our pleading, we may be strengthened to go forward and fulfill all that we have been ordained to do. ... “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.” In answer to his prayer of faith, the heavens were opened. God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ, descended in glory and spoke to Joseph Smith, ushering in the dispensation of the fulness of times. For us, miraculous healing, powerful protection, divine knowledge, liberating forgiveness, and precious peace are among the answers that come when we offer up a “soul’s sincere desire” in faith. We pray to our Father in the name of Jesus Christ, by the power of the Holy Ghost, thus engaging all three members of the Godhead in our utterances. We pray to our Heavenly Father and Him only because He is “God in heaven, who is infinite and eternal, from everlasting to everlasting … , the framer of heaven and earth, and all things which are in them.” As our Creator, He gave commandments that we “should love and serve him, the only living and true God,

by the bed. He had been too weak to get back into bed. He told us he had been praying to ask his Heavenly Father why he had to suffer so much when he had always tried to be good. He said a kindly answer came: ‘God needs brave sons.’ “And so he soldiered on to the end, trusting that God loved him, listened to him, and would lift him up. He was blessed to have known early and to never forget that a loving God is as close as a prayer.” We pray in the name of Jesus Christ because our salvation is in Christ, and “there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.” We come unto the Father in the sacred name of Jesus Christ because He is our Advocate with the Father and He does plead our cause. He suffered, bled, and died to glorify His Father, and His merciful petition on our behalf opens the way for each of us to obtain peace in this life and everlasting life in the world to come. He does not want us to suffer lonu FAITH: Page 13

By RABBI MARC GELLMAN Tribune Content Agency Should religious folks celebrate Halloween? In answering this question I have a duty to my readers and a duty to my grandchildren, Zeke and Daisy. Spoiler alert: Zeke and Daisy are going to win. First, some historical context. One of the great roles organized religion has traditionally played over the years has been the co-optation of idolatrous pagan rituals and their transformation into theologically approved rituals for theologically approved holidays. This was done by taking popular pagan customs and continuing them but without their original meanings. Ancient Canaanite sacrifices to Ba’al on sacred hilltops were transformed into identical sacrifices, but now they were offered to God at Israelite temples located on exactly the same hilltops. The ancient tree-worshiping European pagans (as opposed to modern European pagans) lit candles on fir trees on the winter solstice. This pagan custom was wonderfully transformed by Christians into the twinkly Christmas tree with an angel at the very top. These transformations kept popular customs alive but blunted their pagan past. Everybody won. Rising above all other examples of religious co-optation of pagan customs is Halloween. Halloween was originally a Celtic pagan end-of-summer rite celebrating Samhain (pronounced sowwayne) who was the Lord of the Dead. He called forth the spirits of the dead in the form of ghosts and ghouls and malevolent spirits to roam their home villages and try to bring some new victims into hell with them. People would defend themselves against this Celtic zombie apocalypse by wearing masks and costumes to disguise their identity. Irish Christianity (where Halloween is still a weeklong national holiday) recast Halloween as All Hallows Eve the night before All Saints Day, which celebrated the power of Christian saints over, obviously, zombies. I know this sounds hilarious but Halloween had a deep grip on Irish Catholics. After the Irish potato famine brought many Irish Catholics to America, Halloween took root here, to quote some politician I heard recently, big time. Today Halloween may well be the most popular holiday in America because it is not only for Christians, it is for all God-fearing, zombie-fearing Americans of every race, religion and costume. Indeed the best argument for embracing Halloween is that nothing whatsoever of its original intent has survived the sugar high of trick-or-treating children, the skimpy nurse costumes of partying millennials, and the general national Mardi Gras feeling that Halloween brings to Americans who find no reason not to get dressed in a stupid costume and go out and have a good time. In a work-obsessed culture, a holiday whose main ritual is having fun was bound to succeed. And let’s not forget to add a good word about trick-or-treating. In many neighborhoods people hardly ever encounter their neighbors. Trick-or-treating is a way to get out and meet the people who will soon be retreating into their man caves for the winter. And then there is the impact of trick-or-treating on the kids. I can’t recall more than a handful of adults who do not count their childhood trick-or-treating memories as among their most precious memories of childhood. I would argue in fact that the functional definition of adulthood in America is the year you think you are too old to go trick-or-treating. Finally as a strong believer in life after death, I am quite happy that Halloween is a testimony to the fact that death is not the end of us. I would of course prefer to have people encounter the afterlife through saints and the power of love to survive the grave, but if belief in the afterlife begins with zombies – well, praise the Lord and pass the candy bars. Yes, Halloween is suffused with pagan rituals that still hold their shape. Yes, many Halloween party costumes for adults objectify women. Yes, many Halloween costumes for children are just a big commercial rip off, and yes the very last thing our kids need to eat more of is sugar. I concede all this, and yet I remember how as a kid I loved flying through the crunchy leaves of Shorewood, Wisconsin, near Milwaukee, wearing my only, ever, costume of a white sheet with eye holes and then trying to keep my candy stash away from my siblings and parents. Now I am blessed to relive this joy by watching Zeke and Daisy run like the wind and say to me, at the close of All Hallows Eve, “Papa we had a great time. Thank you.” Samhain be damned! I love Halloween. Boo! Send QUESTIONS ONLY to The God Squad via email at godsquadquestion@aol.com.

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Cross Country

Season heats up as DAL duals preview finale

Tennis

Four qualifiers lead Bulldogs in DAL finals

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Football

Broncos stun Bulldogs in big road win

Water Polo

Dogs thwarted by defense in playoff loss

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Alhambra’s Phoebe Tang (left) and her doubles partner Rachel Swaigen were one of six Bulldog competitors that took part in the DAL tournament on Oct. 31, 2016. (MARK FIERNER / Martinez Tribune)

History made in program’s first NCS win Alhambra boys lack By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune Last year, Willie Marchesano’s girls broke new ground when they qualified for the playoffs, but it was clear that this year that wouldn’t be enough for the team. This year they qualified with ease, and won the program’s first North Coast Section match on Tuesday night when they beat Analy-Sebastapol in straight sets. Through sheer coincidence the Bulldogs’ two previous appearances both ended with losses to Albany High School, in 1987, and 2015. Without the Cougars in their way, Alhambra broke new ground in their Nov. 1 win. As tense as a straight set win could be, the Bulldogs never really faced any adversity until they were comfortably ahead of the Tigers. Or at least as comfortable as a program with no prior playoff wins could get. They never trailed at any point during the opening two sets. This was due to some stellar play from every spot on the court. Almost every player surpassed or matched a season-high stat. Makenzie Salva’s 14 kills were a season-high for her, and Sophia

Olson’s 29 digs were her second best total. It was Salva’s first kill of the night that got things going in the opening set. Maddie Gray set her up five more times in the set, with none more crucial than the consecutive kills to put Alhambra up 23-19 late on. Analy had forced three ties at different stages of the first set of the night, but never managed to take a lead, each time committing an error to let the Bulldogs off the hook. In set two, Alhambra jumped out to a 9-2 lead thanks to a torrid start. Senior Sasha Marshall had an ace and a kill at opposite ends of the run, with three aces from Salva bolstering the hot start. Consecutive kills from Sterling Parker and Audrey Pardini forced Analy to take a time out, and they were able to regroup. The two teams exchanged killed before a 5-0 run by the Tigers forced Marchesano to call a time out of his own to slow down of Claire Rudderow and Ava Ehnes. The junior Ehnes had eight kills on the night to lead her team. For a second it looked like Alhambra could cough up the lead, but they got a couple of official’s decisions to go their

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Alhambra sophomore Sterling Parker had 15 kills in the Bulldogs’ 3-0 win over Analy-Sebastapol in the program’s first ever NCS win on Nov. 1, 2016.

way and escaped with a narrow victory. In the third set, the Tigers fiercely fought to stay alive. Unlike the first two sets, the teams traded leads seven times in the decider. The Bulldogs trailed by as many as three points at one stage in the set, but on the back of their captain, Parker, they were able to regain the lead

late. And on her 28th attempt of the night, Parker recorded her 15th and match-leading kill to clinch what no Alhambra team had done before. With the win, the girls earned a spot in the second round, and will host the San Marin-Novato Mustangs, who upset Petaluma. The match will take place on Saturday, Nov. 5, at Alhambra at 7 p.m.

Out of 22 water polo games the Bulldogs have played this season, only seven have seen an opponent score less than 10 goals. So it was appropriate they would exit the playoffs in a shootout. Number 10 seed San Marin upset the seventh seeded Bulldogs in a 15-10 win, and after a tight first two quarters, it wasn’t really close in the Nov. 2 clash at Contra Costa College. Alhambra got off to an early lead, with Tony Moore opening the scoring on the night, and then reversing the roles and providing the assist on a brilliant lob at the back post to Luke Brown. After a goal from San Marin, the Bulldogs got a pair of goals, with Dylan Hammond leading a counter attack. The fourth came off a brilliant backhand goal from Moore. With a 4-2 start, things looked bright, but the Bulldog boys didn’t look as invested in the match as the Mustangs. San Marin looked desperate to score in attack, while the Bulldogs seemed keen to not be counter-attacked. San Marin was faster than Alhambra, and that allowed them to absolutely barrage Alhambra junior goalkeeper Adam Pakman. Seven second quarter goals allowed made the halftime team talk longer than any in recent memory, as the entire team and coach gathered in a corner of the pool area, locked in conversation. Moore scored another backhand goal in the third quarter to briefly ignite the offense, but San Marin stock three times before Nico Taliaferro’s first goal of the night. The junior lefty fired in from the middle of the pool, and beat the keeper to his right-hand side. Hammond converted a five-meter penalty, but the Mustangs continued to coast. Defensively they didn’t do anything too exotu DEFENSE: Page 11

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Girls polo comes up short in NCS loss By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune Two teams put together a defensive masterclass on Wednesday evening as the Lady Bulldogs water polo team dueled Encinal in a North Coast Section playoff loss. The result was up for grabs until the final buzzer in the 4-3 loss on Nov. 2 by the Bulldogs. For a second it even looked as if Alhambra may have forced overtime. But as it would be for the duration of the match, it didn’t fall the Bulldogs’ way. Encinal came out with one of the more physical pressing defenses the Bulldogs have seen all season. The Jets hardly allowed a sniff on goal, they got behind the ball and played to the scouting report. The last time the two teams played the Jets won 12-4. First quarter goals from Encinal put the Bulldogs behind before the end of the quarter. Captain Mary Malkic scored the opener after Encinal drew a kick out of Bella Hurst. Two goals from Madeline Nelson made it 3-0 in favor of Encinal, with the Jets coming close to making it more if it wasn’t for Alhambra keeper Anna Bernard. Bernard had nine saves in the first half, including a double save from point-blank range with only 12 seconds on the clock in the quarter. It wasn’t until their first possession of the second quarter that Alhambra even got off a shot on goal. Thankful they were clinical with the chance they got. Kaylee Pond didn’t give up on the play, and forced Encinal into making a bad turnover in their final defensive third. Pond buried the shot with precision. They wouldn’t be as precise the rest of the match. The junior Malkic scored on a long-range effort to cancel out Pond’s second quarter effort. The goal was significant because Alhambra was unable to conjure any momentum despite drawing two kick outs. In the second half the Bulldogs came out with

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Alhambra freshman Kaylee Pond stares down on goal before converting from close range in the Bulldogs’ 4-3 loss to the Encinal Jets. The game was the Bulldog coach Frank Reichert’s final game as the coach of the Bulldog water polo team.

more fire, but Encinal was stout in defense. Madison Stribling connected with fellow senior Daria Dragicevic, with the captain making the most of her first good look on frame. Up to that point the Jets had made a point of beating up on the hole set, surrounding her any time she touched the ball. Twice the Bulldogs hit the post, the most agonizing coming from a close-range shot from Hurst, who was surrounded when she released the ball. She made up for it in the fourth quarter when she pounced on a rebounded shot from Dragicevic and pushed it across to the line to

bring the Bulldog girls within a run. There was a shot for overtime. But it never came for the Bulldogs. Pond forced a turnover with five seconds on the clock as Encinal’s keeper looked to drain time off the clock and preserve the lead. However because she was inside five meters, she would’ve needed to clear the shot to a teammate before being able to shoot. And thus the season ended, and more importantly, coach Frank Reichert’s time at the helm of the Lady Bulldog water polo program along with it, 17 years after it started, he hung it up.

After frantically drying the courts, the Bulldog girls tennis team hosted the Diablo Athletic League championships, and it was the perfect day for tennis. All weekend the rain threatened to foil the first day of the two-day tournament, but Monday morning’s gray skies and light wind produced nothing but perfect weather. On the first day of action, a pair of doubles teams, and two singles competitors advanced with two solid rounds each. Alhambra was the only participating school to send four competitors into the semi-finals. Both Sophie Hughes and Caserra Alva advanced to day two. Hughes cruised on day one beating out her opponent from Berean Christian by a score of 6-1, 6-3. She followed up that win with another against her opponent from Concord High. Once again Hughes came out the winner, this time by a score of 7-5, 6-1. Alva also won her first two matches of day one. She beat her opening opponent from Clayton Valley Charter in a back and forth match by a score of 6-1, 2-6, 6-4. She had an easier time in her second match against her opponent from Ygnacio Valley, beating them by a score of 6-0, 6-2. The freshman doubles duo of Katie Foerste and Julia Giannini, who were only beaten twice all season, beat both of their day one opponents with varying degrees of difficulty. They beat their first opponents from Berean 3-6, 6-2, 6-0. In their second match they won easily 6-2, 6-3. u

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Broncos stun Bulldogs with fourth quarter comeback By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune There are two magic numbers for Alhambra’s football team. The first is one, and the second in eight. Despite a heartbreaking loss on Friday night, the deal is simple, win and you’re in. That’s one. The second is eight. Of the 35 players on the Bulldog roster, only eight are seniors with prior varsity experience. Alhambra’s 20-19 loss to Northgate on Oct. 28, hurt, big time. But all hope is not yet lost for a North Coast Section berth. Even another loss could still lead to a berth, but a win should cement a chance to play in more than one game in November.

Before the season started Hern said his team was young, and as such there would be growing pains. That couldn’t have been clearer on senior night. The line of players being honored was shorter than any in recent memory. But for 45 minutes of play the Bulldogs looked good on defense. They forced the Broncos to punt on their first three possessions, and then forced a turnover after consecutive sacks from senior Lenny Castro and junior Nico Marieiro. Alhambra got on the board first off a six-yard touchdown run by quarterback Daymyn Blalock. The problem was the play on the offensive side of the ball. “Credit to them, they switched between coverages

and fronts, they blitzed, they kind of threw the kitchen sink at us,” Coach Alan Hern said. “We had to do it ‘on the fly’. It definitely made it more difficult to execute some of our stuff than we had hoped for.” Hern said at times players missed key blocks in situations that could have sprung big plays in the running game, which has tailed off since the injury of running back Daniel Boyd. Senior Austin Edwards has taken on the heavy load with junior varsity call up Donovan Rubin getting carries as well. Alhambra blanked Northgate in the first quarter, but the Broncos scored less than a minute into the second quarter on a one-yard plunge by running back Gavin West.

That seemed to be the way Alhambra would play all night. They had solid spurts from the defense, which had been suspect earlier in the season. Hern called it progress despite the loss, but wished the offense had done more to close out the ball game. Blalock hit Thomas McDonald for a 46-yard touchdown in the second quarter, and connected with a wide-open Trent Greene from 15 yards out on what looked like a busted coverage by the Broncos. By the time the fourth quarter rolled around, every possession mattered, and Hern’s offense couldn’t manage to put the game away completely, allowing Northgate to linger. An interception by junior u STUNNED: Page 10

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Alhambra sophomore defensive back Henry Turner battles the Northgate receiver for the ball as coach Alan Hern (background) watches on in the Bulldogs’ 20-19 loss to Northgate on Oct. 28, 2016.

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By GERARDO RECINOS Martinez Tribune For the first time in the program’s history the Alhambra volleyball team won a league title. Not a share of the title, either. The whole thing. It’s theirs and only theirs. Alhambra’s girls’ victory over Concord High on Oct. 27 assured that the Lady Bulldogs finished their season in league play with only a single loss, and that feat earned them a number four seed in the North Coast Section playoffs. But more on that later. Willie Marchesano’s team dominated their way to yet another Diablo Athletic League win before finishing out their season with a 2-2 showing in the San Ramon Valley Tournament. The 18-9 mark is better than last year’s 19-11 finish, which was good enough to qualify the Bulldogs’ for their first playoff appearance in quite some time. With wins like their league finale at Concord it’s easy to see why. In volleyball, play can be very formulaic. It starts with the likes of Sophia Olson, who had 26 digs on the night, and usually goes to Maddie Gray from there. The senior setter had 28 assists, and can go to any of Alhambra’s talented hitters. Sterling Parker

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(15 kills on the night) Gabby Chase (10 kills on the night) or Mackenzie Salva (seven kills on the night). But not only do the aforementioned players contribute, but so does every player on the bench for Marchesano. The team looked so well-rounded in DAL play, but with one of the lowest strength of schedule coefficients in the league, results against better teams will hold more weight. Still, when the Bulldogs had opponents like the Minutemen, they didn’t get caught up thinking they would win. Despite only being up two points late in the opening set, the Bulldogs regrouped after a timeout late on, won with kills from Chase and Parker, and an ace from Gray. Not much was altered going into set two, but an enormous effort from Chase started things off smoothly. The junior had four aces in a row to start the set off for Alhambra, and that lead would hold throughout as Concord struggled with hitters like Leslie Roofener and Erin Silva coming at them from all angles to compliment the aforementioned key players. The Bulldogs rolled their set two win into a big lead in the early stages of set three. Consecutive kills from Chase and Parker opened up a 6-1

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Alhambra’s’ libero Sophia Olson records one of her 28 digs on the night in the Bulldogs’ 3-0 win over Concord High on Oct. 27, 2016. The win helped the Bulldog girls claim the DAL title.

lead, and a 7-1 run capped off by a Mackenzie Goulding ace forced Concord to call timeout. By then, it was much too late. Concord couldn’t overcome the lead, the same way Clayton Valley couldn’t two days earlier, and the result gave the Bulldogs the title. With the win and auto-

matic berth into the North Coast Section finals, the Bulldogs earned the right to host as many as two playoff home games, the first coming against Analy-Sebastapol (see page eight), and a second dependent of the results off that match (after Tribune deadline).

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Jet Noland was with the Broncos marching into Bulldog territory was wasted when Blalock’s pass was picked off in the red zone by Dimarco Ventura. That ensuing Northgate drive however was snuffed out by Mason Yeager’s second interception in as many weeks. Neither team seemed to want to win the game. Both made crucial mistakes in situations to put themselves in a position to win, but Alhambra could take comfort in knowing they lead. Yeager’s interception put Alhambra on the Northgate 37-yard line. That should’ve been it. The Bulldogs wound down plenty of time so that even though they were going to go three and out, Northgate would have to travel a long way after they fielded the ensuing punt. Alhambra lined up in punt formation, but the ball was never kicked. Rather than try to pin the Broncos back inside their own 20-yard with just over two minutes left, Hern elected to go for a fake. “We were in a situation where we’re trying to win, not play to not lose,” Hern said of his decision to not punt the ball. “We got a look that we thought

we could run the fake against, but we just didn’t get the blocking and the run we thought we could.” With the ball on their 35-yard line, the Broncos would also be forced to punt on the ensuing possession, but with little time left on the clock, the match came down to field position. Nicki Rucki was forced to punt the ball from the Alhambra 16-yard line after Northgate got to the quarterback Blalock. Rucki got a hold of the ball, but a bad Bulldog bounce put the Broncos inside Alhambra territory to start their drive. Briefly, it looked like the Bulldogs would escape. It all came down to a fourth down a long play where backup quarterback Mark Shaffer connected with Ventura for a 26-yard gain. Two plays later a well-designed screen pass to senior Chris Moser allowed the Broncos to score. Nate Greene delivered a key block for the Broncos to spring Moser. With 39 seconds the Bulldogs had no shot at scoring after the Broncos took the lead. “We know that we want to be 5-5 and

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Junior Jet Noland intercepts a pass in the 20-19 loss by the Bulldogs.

play well against our rival team to get in,” Hern said of the potential role of spoiler the Bulldogs can play next week against College Park. “It resonates with them. That’s the positive in kind of a tough defeat like this, they still have a lot to play for.”

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Bulldog runners set up for final stretch in last league dual By JOEL TIMBRELL Martinez Tribune The season’s second Diablo Athletic League dual meet was held at Newhall Park in Concord on Wednesday, Oct. 26. It was there that Alhambra battled ten other teams, including the longtime rival College Park Falcons. Junior Varsity and Frosh/Soph runners competed at the 2-mile distance, and varsity athletes raced on the 3-mile course. The Frosh/Soph boys race started at 3:30 p.m. Dean Sobhy was the first Bulldog to cross the line in a time of 13 minutes, 44 seconds. Teammate Caleb Banez finished his race less than a minute later, posting a 14:36. No Alhambra girls ran in the Frosh/ Soph or JV races, so the next notable performances occurred in the junior varsity boys 2-mile. Juniors Shayan Mirzazadeh and Jaime Ayala ran together much of the race, and ended up just seven seconds apart as Mirzazadeh clocked a 14:21 and Ayala with a 14:28. It takes five people from the same

school in a race to make a team. The Varsity boys, with a total of six Bulldog runners, were the only ones who qualified for team scoring during the day. Out of a field of 77 people, Senior Connor Hayes finished well within the top half, running a fast 17:09 for 31st place. Robert Viano was Alhambra’s second scorer. He finished the course in 17:24, a season record time and improvement by 23 seconds. Two of the usual varsity runners (Noa Nabeshima and Trevor Oliveira-Smith) were absent on Wednesday. Fortunately, two Frosh/Soph runners stepped up to the varsity 3-mile distance to run in their place. Previous multiple medalist and freshman Carson Edwards, in his first 3-mile distance ever, ran an incredible race and broke the 18 minute barrier in a time of 17:59.8. The time makes Edwards one of the fastest freshman Bulldog runners in recent memory. Graham Manning (18:30) and Gabe Winslow (18:47) were the fourth and fifth scorers for Alhambra. When the points were added up at the end of the meet,

they scored well enough to defeat Berean Christian, Concord, and Ygnacio Valley. The final race saw four of the Varsity girls compete at the 3-mile distance. Top North Coast Section runner and 2015 State qualifier Marissa D’Atri had another fantastic performance at Newhall Park. With her 18 minute and 50 second time, D’Atri secured sixth place. Stateranked Campolindo runners Hannah Ruane and Isabella Chao took first and second. Rapidly improving Erica Cardinale ran her second fastest ever 3-mile time of 20:05.3, which placed 24th out of 61 opponents. Sophomore Nicole Tria posted yet another impressive mark of 20:43, and Isa Mendoza was fourth for the team in 25:47. The DAL Championships will take place at Hidden Valley Park in Martinez on Saturday, Nov. 5, where all 12 schools in the league will send runners to compete. Two weeks later, on Nov. 19, select Varsity runners will be chosen to participate in the North Coast Section Championships at Hayward High School.

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Alhambra freshman Katie Foerste and her doubles partner Julia Giannini (not pictured) advanced to the second day of action in the DAL tournament before being knocked out by Ygnacio Valley.

The second doubles team that advanced was Callie Johnson and Morgan Azevedo. The two seniors beat their day one opponents from Concord despite falling in the opening set 4-6. The two experienced players came back to win the next two sets 6-1, 6-1. In their second match of day one, the two rallied and beat Clayton Valley’s team by a score of 5-7, 6-4, 7-5 in a match where coach Sarah Gallagher said they played some of their best tennis. Two doubles duos played well on day one, but did not advance to see day two. Sam McGinley and Bri Coria fought a tough battle but lost to Clayton Valley’s team by a score of 6-7, 4-6. Phoebe Tang and Rachel Swaigen were able to get into the tournament after a team from Mt. Diablo dropped out. “I was so happy to get them in they have played tough this season,” Gallagher said of the duo. They fought hard but lost in a close one to Clayton Valley’s team by a score of 6-4, 2-6, 2-6. On the second day of action, the freshmen duo of Foerste and Giannini came up against the only team that beat them in regular season, a pair of seniors from Ygnacio Valley. The two teams split their season series, both of which

went to a 10-point tie-breaker set. The more experienced Ygnacio players have a history as a doubles team, according to Gallagher. They looked very confident. But the freshman duo played tough despite losing the first set 5-7 and then came back in the second to win in a set tie-breaker 7-6. They couldn’t rally all the way back however, and lost 3-6 in a phenomenal match. “So well done, and very impressive,” Gallagher said after the match. Doubles pair Azevedo and Johnson came up against a tough pair of players from Clayton Valley, and although they battled tough, they lost 6-1 6-0. Their opponents were the eventual champions of the tournament. In her first match of day two, Hughes faced the number one seed and played some really great tennis. Her effort was much better then the score reflected, according to Gallagher. In her second day match Alva lost too a player that her coach reckoned very similar in style. The two players played well, but ultimately despite taking the opening set 6-2, Alva would go on to lose 4-6, 3-6. The Bulldog girls will be able to hang their hats on some impressive accomplishments, especially given recent memory of their old league.

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Alhambra senior Erica Cardinale (pictured above at Artichoke Invitational) nearly broke the 20-minute mark in her three-mile race on Oct. 26, 2016, clocking in at 20:05.3.

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Alhambra’s Donovan Ballot had an assist in the Bulldogs’ 1510 loss to the San Marin Mustangs on Nov. 2, 2016. The loss knocked them out of the playoffs in the second round for the second year in a row,

ic, but did just enough to keep the tired Bulldogs from making much of a comeback. Clearly frustrated, the Dogs started to fire shots on frame a little wildly, rather than staying composed and going through their game plan. Luke Brown scored the first of two consolation in the Bulldogs first possession of the fourth quarter, lobbing the San Marin goalkeeper from long range. However the Mustangs had the lead, so they were able to start executing their time wast-

ing techniques. Coaches started instructing their players to make sure to use their time wisely on every possession. Hammond scored with 15 seconds left on the clock to reach the 10-goal mark, but by then the match was decided. His goal did make up for a missed five-meter two minutes earlier, but didn’t figure into the decision. For the second season in a row the Bulldogs were knocked out of the North Coast Section playoffs in the first round.

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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,

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

Group, Inc. is currently looking for a LEVEL 2 Radiographer, UT, MT, PT, with a TWIC card, Valid DL and a IRRSP Card, with a minimum of 5 years experience. Call (707) 474-4760. _________________________________________________________________________

RES SUCCESS is hiring! Join our amazing team! Looking for a meaningful career working with individuals with Autism and cognitive disabilities? Call RES Success at (925) 229-8228 to apply! www.ressuccess.org _________________________________________________________________________

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tives. 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 schedule, great work environment. Growth potential. Send resume and cover letter to eclark@martinez tribune.com or Martinez Tribune, 725 Ward St., Martinez, CA 94553.

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XL-1200 AIR CONDITIONER. Bought at job site never installed, selling for family member. In Martinez area, call stop by take a look. Also have residential heater unit. Let’s make a deal. Make me an offer! Call David, (925) 681-9833. _________________________________________________________________________

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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dows alarm system, and tinted windows. Charcoal grey, black and grey interior. Only 1 owner, 11,000 miles, mostly highway. 6 speed, 20 inch rims on low profile tires. Stereo/ CD with 2 ten subs 1500 watt amp with separate over load capacitor, cold air intake and Greddy module. GREAT CAR, EXCELENT CONDITION NO SCRACHES DENTS WELL TAKEN CARE OF. FUN TO DRIVE!!!!!! Must sell due to medical reasons. $10,999. David, (925) 681-9833. _________________________________________________________________________

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

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

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, win-

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

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

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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) 377-7579.

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

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ger or endure more trials than needed. He does want us to turn to Him and allow Him to ease our burdens, to heal our hearts, and to cleanse our souls through His purifying power. We never want to take His name in vain with rote and repetitious words. Sincere prayers offered in the holy name of Jesus Christ are an expression of our devoted love, our eternal gratitude, and our steadfast desire to pray as He prayed, to do as He did, and to become as He is. We pray by the power of the Holy Ghost because “he that asketh in the Spirit asketh according to the will of God.” When we pray with faith, the Holy Ghost can guide our thoughts so that our words harmonize with the will of God. “Ask not, that ye may consume it on your lusts, but ask with a firmness unshaken, that ye will yield to no temptation, but that ye will serve the true and living God.” “It is not only important that we shall know how to pray, but it is equally important that we shall know how to receive the answer to our prayer, to be discerning, to be alert, to be able to see with clear vision and understand with clear intention God’s will and purpose concerning us.” President Eyring shared: “I have had prayers answered. Those answers were most clear when what I wanted was silenced by an overpowering need to know what God wanted. It is then that the answer from a loving Heavenly Father can be spoken to the mind by the still, small voice and can be written on the heart.” As the Savior entered the Garden of Gethsemane, His soul was exceedingly sorrowful, even unto death. In His agony, the only one He could turn to was His Father. He pleaded, “If it be possible, let this cup pass from me.” But He added, “Nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.” Though sinless, the Savior was called upon to “[suffer] pains and afflictions

and temptations of every kind,” including the sicknesses and infirmities of His people. “[He] suffereth according to the flesh that he might take upon him the sins of his people, that he might blot out their transgressions according to the power of his deliverance.” Three times He prayed, “Father, thy will be done.” The cup was not removed. In humble, faithful prayer He was strengthened to go forward and fulfill His divine mission to prepare for our salvation, that we might repent, believe, obey, and obtain the blessings of eternity. The answers we receive in prayer may not be what we would desire. But in times of trouble, our prayers become a lifeline of love and tender mercy. In our pleading, we may be strengthened to go forward and fulfill all that we have been ordained to do. To His Saints living in perilous times, the Lord says, “Let your hearts be comforted … ; for all flesh is in mine hands; be still and know that I am God.” Whether we pray privately, with our families, at church, in the temple, or wherever we are; whether we pray with broken hearts and contrite spirits seeking forgiveness, heavenly wisdom, or simply the strength to endure, we pray always with full hearts, drawn out unto God continually for our welfare and the welfare of those around us. Sincere desires offered in a spirit of gratitude for abundant blessings and gratitude for the lessons of life instill in our hearts steadfast faith in Christ, a “brightness of hope, and a love of God and of all men.” Prayer is a gift from God. We need never feel lost or alone. I testify that every moment of precious prayer can be holy time spent with our Father, in the name of the Son, by the power of the Holy Ghost. In the sacred name of Jesus Christ, amen.

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Omarr’s Weekly Astrological Forecast By JERALDINE SAUNDERS Tribune Content Agency GEMINI (May 21June 20): Forgive and forget. You won’t gain anything by harboring a grudge so it would be in your best interest to reconcile and move on. Someone with more experience may have profound advice to offer if you are willing to listen. CANCER (June 21July 22): Little things mean a lot. Thoughtful gestures and acts of kindness may require a minimal effort on your part but may end up paying big rewards. When faced with tough questions, just speak your mind and you won’t go wrong. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Honesty is the best policy. Being truthful and forthright in all ways will silence any critics who may doubt your motives. It may be the thought that counts but don’t be stingy when purchasing gifts for friends or loved ones. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Nothing but the best. You may decide to spend a little extra on the more expensive brand because it’s true that you get what you pay for. Acquiring attractive items that have caught your eye may be worth stretching the budget. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22.): Pick a direction. When at the proverbial crossroads, it falls to you to choose a single path and stick with it. Look for some sort of inspiration so that you may approach any projects or tasks with enthusiasm and passion.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23Nov. 21): Two heads are better than one. A project may run more smoothly if you have someone else along to help pick up the slack. Be discriminating with purchases and only buy items that fall within the boundaries of good taste. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Kindness yields its own rewards. While you may not get back everything you give, karma will ultimately smile upon you. Adding alluring items to your wardrobe may help improve your self-esteem. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Don’t look a gift horse in the mouth. Be gracious when someone presents you with a token of affection, no matter how you may truly feel about it. There’s no need to be envious of a peer when you have much to be proud of yourself. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Put your best manners forward. Whether wheeling and dealing in the business world or trying to win over the object of your affection, being at your best will make it happen. A bit of tasteful humor can help break the ice. PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar. 20): Let bygones be bygones. Give someone who may have wronged you a second chance. You’ll be surprised at how they come through for you. A special someone may be waiting for a chance to lavish affection upon you. (c) 2016 TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

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Crossword ACROSS 1 Impresses big-time 5 Aquarium growth 9 Development site 14 Desktop since 1998 15 Cream-filled cake 16 Try to pick up 17 __ mining 18 Slaughter in baseball 19 Facebook posting 20 About whom Alice said, “... perhaps as this is May it won’t be raving mad” 23 Guffaw syllable 24 PC heart 25 Doodlebugs and polliwogs 29 Dirty politics 33 Enjoyed a trail 35 Skin care brand 36 Like many a joke 37 “Gotcha, man” 38 Count 40 Baffin Bay sight 41 Molokai memento 42 Game divided into chukkers 43 Bleachers filler 44 “They Shoot Horses, Don’t They?” event 48 Only vice president born in D.C. 49 Word of feigned innocence 50 Shares an email with 53 Dessert topper ... or a literal hint to what’s hidden in 20-, 29- and 44-Across 57 Bossa nova ancestor 60 Agent’s favorite sign 61 Ticklish Tyco toy for tots 62 Posture problem 63 Bed covering 64 Knighted Guinness 65 Ed Asner septet 66 Trap, in a way 67 Knight’s neighbor DOWN 1 Side to side? 2 Beach near Utah? 3 Sport invented using boards and a clothesline 4 It may involve wiring 5 Mountain guide 6 See eye to eye 7 “This spells trouble!”

8 __ pit 9 Curative treatment 10 Baseball’s career save leader 11 Had 12 4-Down 13 Big bang producer 21 Served to perfection? 22 Skin care brand 26 Solo instrument for which six Bach suites were written 27 Radiant 28 Put the kibosh on 30 Eldest March sister 31 Lemon or tangerine 32 The whole schmear 33 Broom-__: comics witch 34 Perfectionist’s goal 38 Marisa of “The Wrestler” 39 Mode lead-in 40 Pendulum direction? 42 “Could happen” 43 Smart 45 Drive rider 46 2001 Audrey Tautou title role 47 Take baby steps

Answers to last week’s puzzle

51 Stan Lee had one in “The Avengers” (2012) 52 Clothes protector 54 Sibilant summons 55 __ Tax: $15 Monopoly fee 56 Derriere 57 Coeur d’Alene-to-Sun Valley dir. 58 Cabbage source? 59 Palindromic tat

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