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Delivered to Over 40,000 Homes and Businesses • AUGUST 2013 Delivered to Over 40,000 Homes and Businesses •NOVEMBER 2012 Delivered to Over 40,000 Homes and Businesses •JUNE 2013 Delivered to Over 40,000 Homes and Businesses •MAY 2013 Delivered to Over 40,000 Homes and Businesses •APRIL 2013 Delivered to Over 40,000 Homes and Businesses •FEBRUARY 2013 COME TOGETHER 3 COME TOGETHER 3 An All Star Benefit Show FEB-15 PLEASANT HILL SENIOR CENTER Delivered to Over 40,000 Homes and Businesses •MARCH 2013 Delivered to Over 40,000 Homes and Businesses •JULY 2013 Photo by SusanWoodPhotography.com Delivered to Over 40,000 Homes and Businesses •SEPTEMBER 2012 Delivered to Over 40,000 Homes and Businesses •AUGUST 2012 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 ANNIVERSARY COMMUNITY FOCUS Delivered to Over 40,000 Homes and Businesses •JANUARY 2013 To new beginnings, Happy New Year! Delivered to Over 40,000 Homes and Businesses •OCTOBER 2012 Local gold medalist, Melissa Seidemann, signs a poster that will be hung in the gym at her alma mater, College Park High School. Photo by Susan Wood Photography. Delivered to Over 40,000 Homes and Businesses •DECEMBER 2012 Salvation Army WINTER NIGHTS SHELTER CHRISTMAS FOR EVERYONE LOAVES & FISHES of contra costa Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano A DREAM Catholic Charities Meals on Wheels of Contra Costa MONUMENT for families free of violence STAND OF THE EAST BAY CRISIS CENTER FOSTER INTERFAITH HOUSING CONTRA COSTA Fo k nk n ank & & e an oo od a Ba ta M S d Co 4 ANNIVERSARY COMMUNITY FOCUS

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Page 1: Finalloresaug2013

Delivered to Over 40000 Homes and Businesses

bull august 2013

Delivered to Over 40000 Homes and Businesses

bull NOVEMBER 2012

bull Teen Center Grand Opening page 5bull Read My Mindcopy page 6bull Martinez Past page 12bull High School Happenings pages 14-15

bull Local Authors page 21bull Many Ways to Use Kale page 22bull Meet Jim Caroompas page 24 bull Local Craft Fairs page 30

Photos by Susan Wood Photography

Delivered to Over 40000 Homes and Businesses

bull june 2013

bull Martinez Events page 3bull Bishop ndash Oasis in High Country page 12bull AHS Auto Repair Winners page 16bull Meet the Grads page 18

bull Local CD Review page 24bull Home Plate Heroes page 26bull Rodgers Ranch page 33 bull Community Events page 38

Martinez Farmersrsquo Market Photos by SusanWoodPhotographycom

Delivered to Over 40000 Homes and Businesses

bull May 2013

bull May at the Bay page 5bull Payless Painting In Focus page 12bull Oh the Drama at PHMS page 14bull Spring Concerts page 16

bull Tioga Pass and Points South page 19bull Meet Alan Thiele page 24bull Life Begins at 80 page 28 bull Community Calendar page 38

May at the Bay Photo by SusanWoodPhotographycom

Delivered to Over 40000 Homes and Businesses

bull APRIL 2013

bull Craft Beer Festivalpage 5bull Martinez City News page 9bull Interview with a Sommelier page 13bull Mono Lake - Mystery and Intrigue page 15

bull CPrsquos Cinderella Season page 17bull College Park Spring Schedules pages 18-19bull Spring and Summer Activity page 21 bull Wombo Combo page 31

Bay Area Craft Beer Festival April 20th in Martinez Photos courtesy Seaacuten Lightholder

Delivered to Over 40000 Homes and Businesses

bull February 2013

bull Come Together page 3bull PH Community Awards page 5bull Martinez City News page 10bull Payless Givestrade Shoes 4 Kids page 14

bull Alhambra High App page 18bull A Local ldquoWorst Cookrdquo page 19bull Highway 395 Series page 22 bull Boydstun Construction in Focus page 27

COME TOGETHER 3

COME TOGETHER 3

An All Star Benefit Show

FEB-15PLEASANT HILL SENIOR CENTER

Guitar graphic by Ann Luke

Delivered to Over 40000 Homes and Businesses

bull MARCH 2013

bull Bodie - Ghost Town Extraordinaire page 3bull Second Chance Treasure page 5bull Read My Mindcopy page 12bull A Letter of Gratitude page 14

bull Spring amp Summer Activity pages 16-17bull Talented ldquoSmart Maryrdquo Stammers page 18bull High School Happenings page 21 bull Old Martinez Train Depot page 23

See page 19 for Martinez and Pleasant Hill baseball parade information

Delivered to Over 40000 Homes and Businesses

bull july 2013

bull 4th of July Festivities page 3bull Basic Estate Planning page 5bull Little Free Library page 10bull Lone Pine Historic 395 page 12

bull Scholarship Winners page 16-17bull Teen Book Review page 22bull Simplicity of Summer Produce page 26 bull Community Announcements page 34

Photo by SusanWoodPhotographycom

Delivered to Over 40000 Homes and Businesses

bull SEPTEMBER 2012

See cover photo information on page 4

bull Local Real Estate page 6bull City News pages 8-9bull Local Candidates page 13bull Meet Livia Sargent page 15

bull College Park Sports Schedules pages 16-17bull Read My Mind page 23bull Produce Overload page 27 bull Teen Scene page 30

Delivered to Over 40000 Homes and Businesses

bull AUGUST 2012

3333333333333333333333333333ANNIVERSARY3333COMMUNITY FOCUS

Delivered to Over 40000 Homes and Businesses

bull JANUARY 2013

bull Local Hiking Adventures page 3bull Haginrsquos Celebrates page 6bull College Funding page 10bull Winter in Argentina page 13

bull All-League Selections page 16bull $100 1965 Mustang page 18bull Mandatory Fees Violate Law page 21 bull Foster A Dream page 24

To new beginnings Happy New YearPhoto by wwwSusanwoodphotographycom

Delivered to Over 40000 Homes and Businesses

bull OCTOBER 2012

bull College Park Celebrates Olympian page 5bull Fleet Week amp Art Jazz amp Wine page 10bull Ghost Tours page 12bull Diablo Symphony page 14

bull Hear From the Candidates pages 14-19bull Does Music Sway You page 24bull High School Happenings page 26 bull Halloween Events page 30

Local gold medalist Melissa Seidemann signs a poster that will be hung in the gym at her alma mater College Park High School

Photo by Susan Wood Photography

Delivered to Over 40000 Homes and Businesses

bull DECEMBER 2012

bull Season of Giving page 5bull New PH Restaurant page 8bull PH Rec amp Park News page 10bull Butternut Squash Bisque page 13

bull CP Winter Sports Schedule pages 16-17bull Alhambra HS Art page 20bull PH amp Mtz Winter Festivities page 21 bull Community Calendar page 30

Salvation Army

WINTERNIGHTS SHELTER

CHRISTMAS FOR EVERYONE

LOAV

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FIS

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of c

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ost

a

Food Bank of Contra Costa amp Solano

A DREAM

Catholic Charities

Meals on Wheelsof Contra Costa

MONUMENT

for f

am

ilies

free

of v

iole

nce

STA

ND

OF THE EAST BAY

CRISIS CENTER

FOSTER

INTERFAITH HOUSINGCONTRA COSTA

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Meals

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Food Bankof Contra Costa amp Solano

Meals

LOAV

ES amp

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Food Bankof Contra Costa amp Solano

Food Bank4aNNIVERsaRY

COMMuNItY FOCus

wwwourcommunityfocuscomPage 2 August 2013

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wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 3

National Night Out Passing the torch NationalNightOutisanationwidecelebrationofthepartnershipbetweenlo-calcommunitiesandtheirpolicedepartmentsHeldannuallyacrossthecountryonthefirstTuesdayeveninginAugustNationalNightOutgivescitizensandpoliceofficersthechancetointeractinarelaxedatmos-pheretocelebrateaccomplishmentsandworkingtogethertofightcrime ThePleasantHillcommunityisinvitedtoenjoyfoodandfunfortheir6th annualNationalNightOutTues-dayAugust6from6to8pmattheCityHalllawn(100GregoryLaneoffContraCostaBlvdPleasantHill) ThisyearrsquoseventwillincludeaPleas-antHillPolicecarAMRambulanceandaCCFDfiretruckforfamiliesandkidstoexplore Freehamburgershotdogsicecreamfacepaintingbouncehouse andaninformationalboothwillalsobeavail-ableAlongwithPHPDpersonnelPoliceExplorers(partofScoutingProgram)will

beassistingchildrenwhoareinterestedinthebouncehousepolicecarandpolicetrailerPHPDwillalsogiveaK-9demonstrationFormoredetailscontactShelWhiteat swhitecipleasant-hillcaus orcall(925)288-4637

AlsoonAugust6theMartinezPoliceDepartmentispleasedtopart-nerwithCityofMartinezresidentsandbusinessestopromotepolicecommunitypartnershipscrimedrugandviolencepreventionsafetyandneighborhoodunityAlthoughmanyneighborhoodsarehostingtheirownindividualcelebra-tionstherearefourlargevenuesthataredisplayingpoliceandfirevehiclesactivi-tiesforchildrentastytreatsandnon-al-coholiclibationsfrom6-10pmLes Schwab Tires3800AlhambraAveRankin Aquatic Center 100BuckleyStCreekside Open Bible Church444FigTreeLnGolden Hills Community Park730SterlingDr

OnTuesdayJune25membersofthePleasantHillandMartinezPoliceOfficersAssociationandMartinezNon-SwornEmployeesAssociation(MPNSEA)par-ticipatedintheannualSpecialOlympicsofNorthernCaliforniaLawEnforcementTorchRun TheLawEnforcementTorchRunregbeganin1981whenWichitaKansasPo-liceChiefRichardLaMunyonsawaneedtoraiseawarenessandfundsforSpecialOlympicsHeconceivedtheideaoftheTorchRunasawaytoinvolvelocallawenforcementwiththeircommunitiesandSpecialOlympicsbyrunningthetorchinintra-staterelaysthatconvergeattheirlocalsummergames All50statesandmorethan35for-eigncountriesparticipateintheLawEn-forcementTorchRunaglobaleventthatgeneratesmorethan$34millionayearforSpecialOlympicsprogramsaroundtheworldSinceitsinceptionin1981the

LawEnforcementTorchRunreghasraisedmorethan$100000000worldwideItisthelargestgrassrootsfundraisingprogramandpublicawarenessvehicleforSpecialOlympics InNorthernCaliforniamorethan3000lawenforcementpersonnelfromfederalmilitarystatecountyandlocalagenciesparticipateintheTorchRuncampaignFundsareraisedyear-roundthroughavarietyofactivitiessuchasTip‐A‐CopsBuildingSits(BadgeswithBuckets)PolarPlungesT‐ShirtsalesandmanymoreEveryJunehundredsoflawenforcementpersonnelcarrytheSpecialOlympicsTorch-theFlameofHoperegthroughcountiesalloverNorthernCaliforniaculminatingattheopeningceremoniesofthestatesummergamesAsoneofthestatersquoslargestgrassrootsfundraisingeffortstheLawEnforcementTorchRunreghasbecomethesinglelargestsupporterofSpecialOlympics

Torch passed from Pleasant Hill to Martinez at Virginia Hills shopping center Photo by Mike Estanol httpportfotolionetmikeestanolphotography

15C Vivian Dr Pleasant Hill CA(Behind Jack in The Box)

925-798-5561Hours Mon-Sat 10 AM ndash 4 PM

shop for bargains shop for foster children

Youth Homes Auxiliary Thrift Shop raises money in support of the

needs of young people in the care of Youth Homes Inc

SENIOR 5 DISCOUNT EVERYDAY

wwwourcommunityfocuscomPage 4 August 2013

JuLIE saYs

IamtickledpinktoannounceRobinMcGannasthewinnerofJunersquosIdiomChal-lengeTorefreshyourmemoryreaderswerechal-lengedtouseasmanyidiomsastheycouldinaparagraphof100wordsorfeweronatopicoftheirchoiceRobinrsquosentrytellsabriefyetgrippingaccountofonemanrsquosthwartedattemptatclimb-ingthecorporateladder Derekhadadead-endjobHislifewasatrainwrecknotallpeachesandcreamWifeyhadabunintheovenhiskidwasnrsquotplayingwithafulldeckbutifhegotthatraiseeverythingwouldberightasrainHewantedhisshotatglorybutknewtheHeadHonchothoughthewasanumber-crunchingbeancounterHehadtogetoutofthisratraceThenhenoticedoutofthecornerofhiseyetheBigKahunaledawayinhandcuffsldquoThatrsquosthewaythecookiecrumblesrdquohesighed

RobinlivesinMartinezandworksasanequitiestraderatamoneyman-agementfirmSheisacyclistandlovesdancingandsewingcostumes(histori-calorotherwise-whichsheclaimsisanacceptablewayofsayingsheplaysdress-up) RobininformedmeshewaspleasedaspunchtowinthechallengeShewasawardedfourpassestoLindsayWildlifeMuseumtheperfectwaytospendahotsummerdayenjoyingtheanimalsanddailyprogramsinair-conditionedcom-fortCongratulationstothecreativeandmulti-talentedRobinMcGann IwouldalsoliketoacknowledgetwohonorablementionsThefirstgoestoMartinezstudentClaireJensenforherwonderfulidiom-filledtaleaboutpullingoffasuccessfulsurprisebirthdaypartyndashnooneletthecatoutofthebag ThesecondhonorablementiongoestoJanieMorialsoofMartinezforherstoryofakitchen-paintingjobthatjustcouldnrsquotgetoffthegroundEvident-lythepaintstorehadeverycolorunderthesunandJaniejustcouldnrsquotmakeup

hermindSherealizedshehadbittenoffmorethanshecouldchewwiththisprojectandwenthomeempty-handedAlas TwothumbsuptoeveryonewhoparticipatedIhopetohearmorefromallofyouinthefutureEnjoytherestofyoursummer YoucanreachJulieatjulieakrosscomcastnet

two thumbs up By Julie Ross

PuBLIsHERsBecky Coburn Jennifer Neys

Elena HutslarinfoourcommunityfocuscomAMonthlyPublicationdeliveredtoover40000HomesandBusinessesinPleasantHillMartinezPacheco

LafayetteandWalnutCreek

Independent amp Locally Owned

The Community Focus is a free independent monthly publication

dedicated to highlighting the vibrancy of the local businesses and residents

while strengthening and building connections within our community

MIssION statEMENt

CONtaCt INFORMatIONCommunity Calendar

calendarourcommunityfocuscom

Content amp General Inquiries infoourcommunityfocuscom

6680 alhambra ave Box 132Martinez Ca 94553

Phone (925) 335 - NEWs (6397)

View the Focus online wwwourcommunityfocuscom

sPORts EDItORChuck Nan

martinezsportsedaolcom

gRaPHIC DEsIgNTrish Heaney

COPY EDItORAlison Clary

aDVERtIsINgReba Bower925-348-1724

Rebaourcommunityfocuscom

bullBurgersDownUnderpage13bullStateStandardsInitiativepage14bullSeasonTicketpage20bullSidhuDraftedbyTampapage22

bullTomatoesBasilandFruit page26bullSeniorActivities page28bullMeetaTeenIllusionist page32bullKeepingCoolinAugust page34

On the evening after the Asiana Airlines crash a group of Chinese exchange students on the flight were scheduled for a two-night stay at the Mar-tinez Best Western PLUS John Muir Inn They arrived after leaving the hospital com-pletely shaken and with no luggage clean clothes or any personal necessities I want to thank my friends who after a couple phone calls quickly came through with donations of clothing amp toiletries for the students and their chaperones and Kinderrsquos BBQ in Martinez for the sandwiches to feed them all The group was very gracious and appreciative of the comfort you offered and for the kindness and profes-sionalism of the Best Western PLUS John Muir Inn staff Our hearts go out to the students and their families for the loss of their friends and we wish them well in their recovery from the tragic accident~ Reba Bower

A Special Thank You

years amp thriving

The Community Focus is proudly celebrating our 4th year in publication Our writers readers and photogra-phers who share stories and pictures have made it possible for us to continue our mission of bringing to light the people organizations and businesses that make our community thrive The advertisers who support the paper are as committed to giving back and participating in the life of the community as they are to nurturing and growing their own businesses they are the backbone of the Focus and the cities we serve

Many thanks to Trish Alison Reba Chuck Susan Wood Tod Gomes and our uber supportive families for making it possible to create our own growth

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 5

Benefit for twin Canyon Submitted by Twin Canyon Site Committee

SAMUELSCONSTRUCTION

General Contractor Lic652185

MEMBER

Kitchens bull Bath RemodelingTile bull Cultured Marble

Granite bull Additions Windows bull Doors

Concrete bull FoundationsDriveways bull Patios bull Fences

ALL PHASES OF CONSTRUCTION

PLANS AVAILABLE

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With years of remodels behind us we look forward to helping you make your house the home youve always wanted

LastApril104volun-teersgavetheGirlScoutcampTwinCanyon(TC)inLafayettealdquospringcleaningrdquotomakeitreadyforsummercampTheypaintedsevenbuildingscleanedmadeacircleofseatsoutofcutlogsandclearedthehikingtrailsofdebrisfromwinterTheDiabloValleyAreaGirlScoutCouncilpurchasedthecampin1954itwasfinancedbythesaleofGirlScoutcookiesandcalendarsaleswithanassistfromdirectdonationsItisheavilyusedbecauseitisseeminglyremoteyetiseasilyaccessibleactuallylessthan15minutesfromnearbycitiesTCisoneoftheGirlScoutsofNorthernCali-forniarsquos(GSNorCal)campandoutdoorprogramcenterswheregirlsandleaderslearnoutdoorskillscookingarcheryandsomuchmorethatleadthemontonewadventuresandbuildlife-longmemories ThecamphadagedandwasinneedofrepairIn2012volunteersontheTwinCanyonSiteCommitteeworkedcloselywiththeGSNorCalstaffandDiabloDayCamp(DDC)todevelopalong-termplantomakeTwinCanyonself-support-ingandsustainableforgenerationstocomeDDCwasabletoraisefeesandex-tendtheirseasontoserveevenmoregirlsandthecampersrsquofeeshelpedputTCbackontrackTheplanistobesustainableandgetthecampto50break-evenop-

erationsby2014and100break-evenoperationsby2017 Ahike-a-thonforTwinCanyonisbeingheldonOc-tober5Individuals12years

andoldercansignupfortherareop-portunitytohikebothTwinCanyonandEastBayRegionalParktosupportandhelpkeepTCagreatcampsiteforalllocalGirlScoutsFormoreinformationaboutTwinCanyonandtoregisterforthehike-a-thononOctober5pleasegotowwwtwincanyonorg

Nor-Cal t-shirtsIN FOCusbullIN FOCusbullIN FOCusbullIN FOCusbullIN FOCusbullIN FOCus

NOR-CALTEESisafamilyownedscreen-printingbusinessinPleasantHillthatservestheen-tire NorthernCaliforniaareaTheyspecializeincustom-printedapparelforlocalbusinessesschoolsteamsandeventsandareeagertoassistyouwithANYofyourpromotionalorgiftideasTheirexperiencedandfriend-lystaffwillassistyouincreatingtheperfectpromotionalproductthatwillgrabtheattentionofyourtargetmar-ket DuaneSerfassandhiswifeDean-nastartedNOR-CALTEESin2012withthegoalofproducingthehighestqualityprintsatthemostcompetitivepricesDuanebegandesigningandprintingt-shirtsover20yearsagoinSanRamonatCreativeExpressionsHethenmovedtoDanvilleandworkedatDanvilleDesignswhichbecameCaliforniaScreenprintersHeisahighlyexperiencedgraphicdesignerandcanassistyouincreatingtheperfectt-shirtdesignoranyotherproductyoumayneedBeinglocalallowsthemtoprovidefreeshippingandafastturn-aroundldquoWearecapableofproducingprintsrangingfrom1-12colorsusingeitherplastisolorwater-basedinksrdquosaidDu-aneSincestartingtheirbusinessNOR-CALTEEShascreatedprintsforColdStoneCream-eryOldTowneDanvilleBakery

CaliforniaPedalerandmanymoreTheyalsoworkcloselywithTinmanMerchandisinginConcordproducingshirtsforrockbandssuchasTESLAHueyLewisFilterAsiaQueensrycheBozScaggsandothers DuaneandDeannaarethrilledtobepartoftheCommunityFocusandlookforwardtoworkingwithourfel-lowlocalbusinesses PleasevisitwwwNORCALTEEScomformoreinformationandsam-plesorcallDeannaat(925)476-5734foraquoteonyournextproject Supportourlocalbusinesses

wwwourcommunityfocuscomPage 6 August 2013

WhenitcomestotheUnitedStatestaxlawstheonlyrealcon-stantischangeThein-heritancetaxorldquodeathtaxrdquolawsareparticu-larlyvariableasoflateIfyouandyourspousecreatedatrustsometimebefore2011itmaynotbedraftedideallyforcurrentlawIfyouhavewhatisknownasanldquoABrdquoorldquoABCrdquotrustnowisprobablyagoodtimetoreviewthetrusttoensurethatitisproperlytailoredtoexistinglaws ForyearstwoquirksoftheUStaxlawsconspiredtorequirethewidespreaduseoftheABorABCtruststructuresThefirstofthesetaxfeatureswasthelowindividualexclusionamountthatper-sistedforyearsTheestatetaxexclusionhoveredaroundsixhundredthousanddollarsperindividualforanextendedpe-riodoftimeThesecondquirkthatneces-sitatedtheABorABCtruststructurewasthelackofldquoportabilityrdquoofthespousalinheritanceexclusionBeforeDecember2010assetsintheamountofthefirstspousalexclusionhadtobeputintoan

irrevocabletrustatthedeathofthefirstspouseinordertopreservetheexclusionuntilthedeathofthesecondspouseThisirrevocabletrustistheldquoBrdquopartoftheABstructureHoweverthiscanseverelylimitflexibilityforthesurvivingspouse Nowthereisa$525millionexclu-sionperspousethatmaybepreservedbysimplyfilingataxreturnuponthedeathofthefirstspouseBecauseofthesechangestheABorABCstructuremaybeundesirableforyoursituationLuckilyanABorABCtrustcanbeamendedtoworkwellundercurrentlawandstillbeeffectiveifthetaxlawschangeback AsalwaysconsultataxprofessionalandanattorneyregardingyourparticularcircumstancesPleasecallmyofficeforacomplimentaryreviewofyourestateplantoensuremaximumflexibilityandcompliancewithcurrentlaws DanielLDuReeisathirdgenera-tionresidentofContraCostaCountyandalicensedattorneypracticinginWalnutCreekHispracticefocusesonwillstrustsprobateandestateplan-ningHe canbereachedat(925)210-1400orvisitwwwDuReeLawcom

Real Estate updateBy Nathan Hitchcock

Ourlocalrealestatemarketisfinallyshowingsignsofcool-ingdownasweentertheheartofthesummerseasonOfcourselikegrabbingafryingpanwithyourbarehandthatwasonastoveatlowheatasopposedtoonethatwasonathighheatldquocoolerrdquoisarelativetermProp-ertiesareinmostcasesstillsellingwithmultipleoffersforoveraskingpricebutjustnotwithasmanyoffersorforasmuchoverasking Thereasonsforthiscoolingarenumer-ousandarethesubjectofgreatdebateamongindustryprofessionalsbutherearemytopthreecandidatesinnoparticularorderIncreasing Inventory Allyearlongthenumberonecom-mentheardaroundtheRealtorwatercoolerhasbeenldquoIwishthereweremorehomestosellTherersquosjustnothingoutthereformybuyersrdquoConsiderthatwishofficiallygrant-edInJanuaryofthisyeartheinventoryofdetachedhomesforsalewas55lowerthantheyearpriorTownhomeinventorywasdownbyastaggering78inFebruaryByMaythenumberofdetachedhomesforsalehadrisentojust31fewerthantheyearpriorInJunewesawitshiftallthewaytoa7increasecomparedtoJune2012 TheincreasedinventoryiscomingfromavarietyofsourcesbuttraditionalsellersaretheprimarysourceHomeownerswhohavebeenbegrudginglywaitingyearsforvaluestoimprovearejumpingatthechancetotakeadvantageoftheirnewfoundequityAlsoaddingtotheinventoryare

distressedsalesthatwereacquiredbyinves-torsearlierintheyearthatarenowreadyformarketwiththeirimprovementscompletedSticker Shock Highersalespricesandrisingmort-gageinterestrateshavepushedmortgagepaymentsupmarkedlysignificantlyreducingthetypicalhomeshopperrsquosbuyingpowerMostbuyersarenowfacedwiththeprospectofeitherswallowingapaymentthatputsanalarmingdentintheirmonthlybudgetorloweringtheirhousingstandardsAddtothattheemotionaltraumaofhavingbeenbeatenoutinadozenormorebiddingwarsoverthepastseveralmonthsandtheeaseandhigherbang-for-your-monthly-buckfactorthatrentingprovidesisprovingtoomuchtoresistDisneyland WellmaybewecanrsquotpinitonDis-neylandspecificallybuttheimpactofthesummervacationseasonontherealestatemarketisnottobeunderestimatedThistimeofyearbothbuyersandtheirRealtorsaresimplyoutoftownorbusyenjoyingalloftheactivitiessummerhastoofferJustlookaroundyourworkplaceoryourcircleoffriendsandyoursquolllikelyfindthat10-20areoutoftownatthemomentAndalthoughweRealtorsareabletokeepmanyaspectsofthehomebuyingprocessmovingalongthankstosmartphonesandtabletsmostsimplychoosetoputthehomesearchonthebackburnerinfavorofgivingvaca-tionstheirfullattention Soifyouaresoontobeahome-sellerdonrsquotsetyourexpectationstoohighregard-ingthenumberofoffersandtimeonthemarketExpectalowerlevelofactivityanda

slightlylongertimeonthemarketYoumaywanttoconsiderloweringyouraskingpriceabitandsettingyourofferdateoutatleastafulltwoweekstomakesureyourhomeisexposedtoasufficientnumberofbuyers Andifyouareahomebuyerkeepthesearchgoingandresisttheurgetotakea

breakAfterallwouldyouratherfindthatdreamhomeyoursquollenjoyforyearsordec-adestocomeorspendamereweekatthehappiestplaceonearth NathanHitchcockcanbereachedatnathanhitchcockrealtycomor(925)825-1100

WE ARE NOT 1 AND WE ARE PROUD OF IT

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a dream to

work with Very

professional

hardworking

and easy

going He put

our needs

before hisrdquoJoe Resident 9258251100 bull wwwhitchcockrealtycom

Our goal is not to sell the most homes its to get YOU the most for YOUR home

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THE LAW OFFICE OF DANIEL L DUREE

WILLS bull TRUSTS bull HEALTHCARE DIRECTIVES POWERS OF ATTORNEY bull PROBATE

9252101400

Estate Planning Attorney

Please call today for a complimentary consultation at my office or in your home

1535 North Main Street Suite 240 bull Walnut Creek wwwDuReeLawcom

Complete Trust-based Estate Plans from $1199

Review Your trustBy Daniel DuRee

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 7

82 ndash ambassador Meeting -PleasantHillCityHall

88 ndash 680 Breakfast Club Networking -830-10amJFKUniversity100EllinwoodWayPH

814 ndash 680 Breakfast Club Networking - 830-10amSweetTomatoes40-ACrescentDrPH

815 ndash Board of Directors Meeting -8-9amPleasantHillCityHallCommunityRoom

815 ndash Wine at Plaza Concerts -530-8pm(3rdThursdayofJuneJulyAugustampSept)LocatedbetweenColdstoneCreameryampSweetTomatoesCrescentDrPH

821 ndash Mixer ndash5-7pmChateauI2770PleasantHillRd

822 ndash 680 Breakfast Club Networking -830-10amJFKUniversity100EllinwoodWayPH

826 - green Committee Meeting -4-5pmBackFortyTexasBBQ100CogginsDrPH

826 - governmental affairs Committee Meeting -530ndash7pmBackFortyTexasBBQ100CogginsDrPH

828 ndash 680 Breakfast Club Networking -830-10amSweetTomatoes40-ACrescentDrPH

ambassador Meeting -Ifinterestedinat-tendingcontactusat(925)228-2345oremailinfomartinezchambercom

88 ndash Chamber Mixer - 530ndash730pmMartinezMasonicLodge700MasonicStreetMartinezGreatnetworkingfoodfunraffleprizes(bringaraffleprizeandhaveyourbusinessannounced)

815 - Educational series - guerrilla Marketing seminar (Part 1)12-130pmDoorsopenat1130PresentedbyFadhilaHolmanCreeksideChurchMulti-PurposeRoom444FigTreeLane(MorellotoMi-dhill)inMartinezChambermembersfreenon-members$20Lunchwillbeprovid-edSpaceislimitedRSVPrequiredtotheChamberoremailinfomartinezchambercom

save the DatesMartinez Martini Month -Formoreinfor-mationcalltheChamberOfficeorvisitwwwthemartinifestivalcom913 - Martini Happy Hour -5pm-7pm928 - Martinis on the Plaza gala -630-10pmPlazaYgnacioFountain

Please verify schedule at wwwmartinezchambercom bull 925-228-2345MaRtINEZ CHaMBER OF COMMERCE

Please verify schedule at wwwpleasanthillchambercom bull 925-687-0700PLEasaNt HILL CHaMBER OF COMMERCE

CaLENDaR sPONsORED BY

CaLENDaR sPONsORED BY

Ribbon CuttingAmy Wasser Edward Jones

Connolly amp Taylor

Since 1921

Tribute VideosPersonalized PrintingMemorial Websites

Funeral Directors925-228-4700

4000 Alhambra Ave Martinez CA 94553

Keeping the Tradition

Your Community Payroll and Tax Prorsquos

WILL FRISBIE

ph 9253302982wwwLA1040com

1620 Pacheco Blvd Ste BMartinez CA 94553

At Edward Jones the Pleasant Hill financial advisors offer a personal approach to investing and retirement planning for your long-term financial goals We believe in doing business face to face We want to get to know your unique financial ob-jectives so we can develop a strategy to help you achieve your long-term finan-cial goals So whether you want to plan for retirement save for college reduce your tax bills or just acquire extra income to meet monthly expenses you can expect personalized service and information on investing in quality investments for the long-term

amy Wasser CFPreg aaMsreg367 Civic Drive suite 8 Pleasant Hill Ca 94523

Phone (925) 798-5297

CLASSES ARE FREEFall 2013 Basic Training Class Schedule

Saturday Series Sept 21 28 amp Oct 58am - 130pm City Hall Council Chambers 525 Henrietta St

Tuesday Series Sept 24 amp Oct 1 8 15 226pm - 930pm Animal Services Class Room 4800 Imho Pl

Skills exercises for these CERT Classes will be on Saturday Nov 2nd 8am - 3pm

For More Information or To RegisterCheck out the MartinezCERTorg website or

E-Mail MartinezCERTgmailcom

CITY OFMARTINEZ

ldquoNot ifBut When a Disaster Strikesrdquo

wwwourcommunityfocuscomPage 8 August 2013

architectural Review CommissionAugust 1 15Small Community Room 5pmContact 671-5209

City CouncilAugust 19Council Chambers 730pmContact 671-5229

Civic action CommissionAugust 7Small Community Room 630pmContact 671-5229

Education CommissionAugust 28Large Community Room 7pmContact 671-5229

Planning CommissionAugust 13 27Council Chambers 730pmContact 671-5209

all meetings take place at City Hall 100 gregory Lane Pleasant Hill

City Calendar of Events

For Confirmation Visit wwwcipleasant-hillcaus

PLEasaNt HILL CItY BuZZMayorrsquos Message

Michael G Harris OD Mayor City of Pleasant HillRodgers Ranch Pleasant Hillrsquos Historic Treasure RodgersRanchisPleas-antHillrsquosoldestlandmarkOncepartofaMexicanlandgranttheoriginal149-acrepropertywasbuiltbyDrHiramSmithin1866andsoldtoPatrickandMaryRodgersin1868 PatrickrsquosbrotherEdwardpur-chasedtheadjacent137acresaportionwasdeededtotheschooldistrictanditbecamethelocationforthefirstPleasantHillschoolBuiltin1920thePleasantHillSchoolstillstandsandhasgonethroughvariousincarnationsasthePleasantHillPoliceDepartmentOnstageTheatrePleasantHillHis-toricalSocietyandapopularmeetingplaceforthecommunity In1915RolloHoughapartnerintheLutherBurbankCompanyfoundthesoilatRodgersRanchtobethebestinthecountyandwantedtodevelopademonstrationfarmbuthisinves-torsdidnotcomethroughIn1926theranchwassoldtoJohnandMariaCalleriwhofarmedthelanduntil1937whenAliceandEarleHobartpur-chasedthepropertyAlicewasfascinat-edwithAsiancultureandincorporatedWesternandEasterndesignswhentheybuiltahousebehindtheexistingfarmhousesubsequentlyfeaturedinSunsetmagazinein1939 Theranchwassoldin1942toan

EastBaydoctorDrKahoDailyandhiswifeHelenIn1978theDailyssoldtheranchtoBobMcAdamJrwhosoldittoDavidonHomesforresiden-tialdevelopmentThePleasantHillHistoricalSocietytookactiontohavethepropertydeededtothecityasdedi-catedparklandsoitcouldbeprotectedandrestored In1987thecitycouncilapprovedtheDavidonhousingdevelopmentandrecommendeddevelopingthededi-catedparklandintoaheritageparkThepropertywaspassedtothePleas-antHillRecreationandParkDistrictandin1991theFriendsofRodgersRanch(FORR)wasformedAfteralotofresearchandhardworkthesitewaslistedontheNationalRegisterofHistoricPlaces FORRcontinuestoworktopre-serveandmaintaintheRodgersRanchHeritageCenterandraisefundstorebuildthewheatbarnwhichcouldbeusedformeetingsclassesdisplaysoflocalcraftsandartandsmallfunc-tionsTheenclosedgranarycouldbecomeanopenstagewithaninstruc-tionalgardenareabuiltbehindthebarn TheFriendsofRodgersRanchstrivestoeducatethecommunityaboutthehistoryofPleasantHillandthesurroundingareaaswellaspromotenatureandgardeningprogramforadultsandchildrenFORRislookingforvolunteerstohelpinitsongoingef-fortstopreserveandupgradeRodgersRanchandmaintainitsimportantplace

City News

inPleasantHillhistoryIfyoursquodliketojoininthisworthyeffortpleasecontactFORRatrodgersranchyahoocomor925-937-3677BecomeamemberofFORRasIdidandyoursquollbecomepart

ofPleasantHillrsquosrichhistoryanditsexcitingfuture MysincerethankstoDeniseKoroslevforprovidingtheinformationinthiscolumn

Preserving Historical and Cultural Landmarks AttheJuly1PleasantHillCityCouncilmeetingissuesrelatingtopreservinghistoricalandculturallandmarkswithinthecityofPleasantHillwerediscussedBothMayorHarrisandViceMayorWeir(aboardmemberofthePleasantHillHistoricalSociety)areinterestedinseekingthepublicrsquosinputonthesubjectofrecognizingandprotectingculturalresourcesandlandmarksinPleasantHillin-cludingthepossibleformationofaculturalcommissionRodgersRanchMangi-niFarmandtheOldSchoolHouseonOakParkBoulevardwerementionedforconservation CouncilmemberWeirreferencedtheoutcryoverthedemolitionoftheDomeTheatreandcommentedldquoThelessonIlearnedwasIthinkweneedtodoabetterjobofmakingsureweidentifyplacesfeaturesandbuildingsthataresignificanttothefolksofPleasantHillThiscommissionisagoodwaytostartthatprocessWhatMichaelandIareproposingisthatthepublichaveanopportu-nitytotelluswhattheythinkandwhatisimportanttothemrdquo CouncilmemberDurantwassympatheticandsaidldquoIabsolutelysupportustryingtodowhatwecantofacilitatepreservingthehistoryofthecitymak-ingsurethatwehaveaculturalandhistoricalresourcecommissionandwork-ingwiththeRecandParkDistrictrdquoByconsensusthecitycouncilsupportedtheideathattheplanningcommissionholdpublicworkshopsinthenearfutureandreportbacktothecouncilwithrecommendationsbasedonpublicopinionbytheendoftheyear

New Contract for Crossing guards DidyouknowtheCityofPleasantHillfundstheservicesofcrossingguardsSince1995thecityhasenteredintocontractagreementswithvariousvendorsThelastcrossingguardcontractexpiredattheconclusionofthe2012-2013schoolyearandthecityhasenteredintoanewone-yearcontractwithACMS(AllCityManagementServices)DuringtheschoolyearcrossingguardsareusedatninelocationsinPleasantHilltoensurethesafetyofchildrenwalkingtoandfromschoolThevendorcoordinatesrecruitmenttrainingselec-tionbackgroundcheckssubstitutespayrollandotherdetailsCitystaffsolicitedproposalsfromothercrossingguardservicesanditwasdeter-minedthatACMSofferedthebestrate GuardsarepresentforatotaloftwohoursinthemorningandtwohoursintheafternoonTheprojectedcostforthecrossingguardprogramis$90720forthe2013-2014fiscalandschoolyearThisisbaseduponanticipatednumberofdaysintheschoolyearandhoursrequiredforcrossingguardoperationsFundingisavailableintheTrafficSafetyFund(Fund11)DuetobudgetconstraintsMDUSDisunabletoallocatefundingtothecrossingguardprogram

4th of July 5K Recap AccordingtoAllenVinson4thofJulyCommissionPresidenttherewere528runnersregisteredforthe5Kand37kidsforthe100yarddashforatotalof566participantsOver$14000wasraisedfromtheregistrationnetproceedsandwillbedonatedtoPleasantHillschoolsasdesignatedbyeachrunnerwhentheyregistered CommissionPresidentVinsonsaidldquoIwanttothankallthemembersofthePleasantHillFourthofJulyCommissionfortheirtirelessworkthroughouttheyeartomakethisyearrsquoseventsuccessfulIalsowanttothankallofthecontributorswhofundedtheeventandallofthevolunteerswhoworkedonthe4thtomakethisoneofthehighestattendedFourthofJulyeventseverheldinPleasantHillrdquo

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MaRtINEZ CItY BuZZ

City Calendar of Events

SoonafterIwaselectedtotheMartinezCityCouncilin1996Ibeganworkingwithmyfellowcouncilmembersonlong-termsolu-tionstotherebuildingandenhancementoftheMartinezMarinaandWaterfrontEveryyearforthelastelevenyearsIhavereportedonthemarinarsquosprogressandourimmediateimprovementplansduringmyannualstateofthecityaddressUnfor-tunatelyeachandeveryyearthoseplansthatIreportonarenotachievedYearafteryearwecontinuetostruggletopulltheMartinezMarinaoutofthemudandsiltationthatisconstantlydepositedinourharbor Wehavemadesomeincrementalprogressovertheyearswiththeremovaloftheolddecrepidferrypierinstalla-tionoftwonewlaunchrampsandtheconstructionoftheplazaandsheetpileinfrontofandadjacenttotheharbormastersofficeButyearafteryearouref-fortstoworkwiththeStateDepartmentofBoatingandWaterways(DBAW)andtheprivateinvestmentsectorcontinuallycomesupshort Therootoftheproblemistwo-foldThefirstisthattheMartinezMarinawasbuiltin1960andneedstobereplacedjustlikeanywoodenstructurethathasbeensittinginsaltywaterforover50yearsTheothermajorproblemisthatthecityhasadebttothestateof$41milliononthedeterioratingmarinaThisislikehavinganoldfullydepreciatedvehiclethatneedsthousandsofdollarsofrepairs

andabankloanthatwilltakeyearstopayoff Whydowehavesuchalargedebtonamarinathatisneartheendofitsuse-fulllifeHasnrsquotthecitykeptupwithitsfinancialobligationstoDBAWHasthisimportantcityassetbeenmismanagedInshorttheMartinezMarinahasbeeninfinancialstresswithhugemaintenancecostssinceitwasfirstunderconstructioninthe1960rsquosIthasneverbeenself-sus-tainingletalonemadeaprofitfromitsoperationsandforover50yearspreviouscitycouncilshavestruggledwithfindingsolutionstothesustainabilityoftheMar-tinezMarinaandWaterfront In1964theCityofMartineztheStateLandsCommissionandtheDepart-mentofParksampRecreationDivisionofSmallCraftHarborsenteredintoaMemoofUnderstanding(MOU)tocreateaCity-StateCommitteethatwaschargedwithoverseeingthedevelopmentmain-tenanceandleasingoftheMartinezMa-rinaThiscollaborativedecision-makingbodyhasnotmetfordecadesandourre-lationshipwiththestatehasbecomeoneoflenderanddebtornotpartnerswork-ingtowardthefinancialandcommunitysuccessoftheMartinezWaterfront TothatendrepresentativesofthecityincludingthecitymanagerCouncilMemberMenesiniandmyselfrecentlymetinSacramentowithStateSenatorLoisWolkandTomiVandeBrookethedistrictdirectorforassemblymemberSusanBonillainanefforttobringalltheinterestedpartiestogethertofindsolu-tionsforthefutureofasuccessfulMarti-nezMarinaBothSenatorWolkandAs-semblyMemberBonillarsquosofficeacknowl-

Mayorrsquos MessageRob Schroder Mayor of Martinez

All City Meetings at City Hall 525 Henrietta Street Unless Otherwise Indicated For Confirmation Visit wwwcityofmartinezorg

City News

City Council MeetingAugust 7 21630-11pmContact 925-372-3500

Design Review MeetingAugust 14 283-5pmContact 925-372-3500

Planning Commission MeetingAugust 13 277-11pmContact 925-372-3500

Zoning administrator MeetingAugust 7 213-5pmContact 925-372-3500

Main street Martinez Won LastMayBenjaminMooreannounceditscommitmenttorepaint20MainStreetsacrosstheUSandCanada--aprogramtheycallldquoMainStreetMattersrdquoThecontestaskedresidentswhytheythoughttheirMainStreetwasdeservingofaprofessionalexteriorpaintjobandresidentsofthenominat-edcitieshadachancetovotefortheirtownonlineoncedailythroughJune30ItwasannouncedonJuly8thatMartinezwasoneof20townschosentohavethreeblocksofthedowntownrepaintedwithBenjaminMoorepaints ThissocialmediacontestwasbroughttotheattentionofMainStreetMartinezExecutiveDirectorLeannePetersonbyPublicWorksDirectorDaveScolaandPetersonworkedtopromotethecontestusingavarietyofoutletsincludingcreatingatwo-minuteYouTubevideotopromotethecon-testandinspirethecitizenstovoteforMartinez AttheJuly10citycouncilmeetingPetersonsaidldquoItwasasocialmediacon-testsoeveryonehadtopostandtweettospreadthenewsandMartinezdefi-nitelysteppeduptothechallengerdquoAlthoughshedoesnotknowyetwhatbuild-ingsonMainStreetwillbepaintedandinwhatcolorsshedidsayldquoWeareputtingtogetherabroad-basedcommunitycommitteetoworkwiththelocalBenjaminMooreteamandmakedeterminationsWeshouldcelebratetheheckoutofthisandmaybehaveapartyrdquo OverthenextyearMainStreetMartinezwillreceivetheassistanceofcolorconsultantslocalpaintdistributersandpaintingcontractorsallatnocosttoMarti-nezorthedowntownpropertyowners

take the Martinez Community Policing survey In2011theMartinezPoliceDepartmentintroducedtheNeighborhoodPolic-ingArea(NPA)initiativeThisapproachcallsforapoliceofficertoberesponsibleforaspecificgeographicareaofthecityknownasaneighborhoodpolicingareaorNPAThereare24NPAsYourspecificareaandpoliceofficercanbefoundonthepolicepageofthecityrsquoswebsiteundertheNPAtab Thefocusofthepolicedepartmenthasbeenoncustomerserviceanddevel-opingrelationshipsWebelievethecommunityhasthebestinsightonhowtosolveneighborhoodproblemsandweaskthatyoutakethetwelve-questionCommuni-tyPolicingSurveytoensurethatthecommunityrsquosprioritiesarereflectedinourgoalsandobjectivesTheresultswillbepresentedatpublicmeetingsuponcompletionofthesurveyperiodAdditionallypleaseencourageyourfriendsfamilyneighborssocialclubscivicclubsandmembersofyourchurchtogoonlineandcompletethissurvey ThesurveycanbeaccessedthroughSeptember16ontheCityofMartinezwebsiteFacebookpageorbygoingtohttpwwwsurveymonkeycomsMarti-nezPolice

New Home for FamilyFest AtarecentcitycouncilmeetingJayBedecarreofBayAreaFestivalsan-nouncedthefirstldquoFamilyFestrdquoinMartinezonLaborDayWeekendatWaterfrontParkThealcohol-freeeventwillbegearedforkidstwototwelveyearsoldTheeventincludestwostagesforperformancesridesbouncerskidartandfacepaintingalongwithlotsoffoodvendorsTheeventwillrunfrom10am-6pmeachdayldquoThisisjustanexampleofwhatMartinezneedsaconsistentfamilyevent--acombinationofadultactivitiesandchildrenrsquosactivitiesThepopulationofMartinezispredominantlyyoungfamilieswithchildrenandthistiesinwiththethemeofourcommunityrdquosaidCouncilmemberAnaMarieAvilaFariasFamilyFestadmissionisonly$5perpersonwithacanoffoodfortheFoodBankofContraCostaandSo-lanoor$6withoutacannedfooddonationBabiesunder24monthsandseniors65+arefree

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edgedtheurgencyoftheconditionsatthemarinaandagreedtospearheadtheseeffortsandhelpusfacilitatesolutionsTimeisourenemyandeverydaymeans

moresiltationanddeteriorationThiscouldbeourlastchancetofindandinsti-tutethere-birthoftheMartinezMarinaandWaterfrontasweknowit

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Read My Mindcopy Book Reviews by Michael G Harris OD

ldquothe supremesrdquo (and I donrsquot mean Diana Ross) TheSupremeshavealwaysbeenoneofmyfavoritegroupsInthiscaseImeantheonesthatsitontheSupremeCourtnotthesinginggroup(AlthoughIrsquoveheardthatsomeofthoseontheCourthavemightyfinevoices)ThreerecentbestsellersaboutourhighestcourtcaughtmyeyeEachhassomethingtoofferthoseinterestedintheSupremeCourtandthosewhoserveonit JusticeSoniaSotomayoristhefirstHis-panicandthethirdwomantobeappointedtotheUnitedStatesSupremeCourtInhermemoirMyBelovedWorldSotomayortracesthehistoryofherfamilyandhermeteoricrisefromtheprojectsoftheBronxinNewYorktothehallowedhallsofWash-ingtonDCThroughsheerdeterminationshemanagedtoovercomethechallengesofjuvenilediabetesandotherobstaclestobe-comethefirstinherfamilytogotocollege ShethengoesontoabrilliantcareerinlawculminatinginherappointmenttotheSupremeCourtHermemoirconcentrates

onherimmigrantfamilyfromPuertoRicoandthetightbondshehadwithallherrelativesWhileIfoundherldquoragstorichesrdquostorystimulat-ingandheartwarmingIwasdisappointedthatthestoryendedwithherappointmenttotheSupremeCourtin2009anddidnrsquotdiscussherworkontheCourt FormerJusticeSandraDayOrsquoConnorthefirstwomanappointedtotheSupremeCourtprovidesadifferentinsightintothecourtinherbookOutofOrderStoriesfromtheHistoryoftheSupremeCourtOrsquoConnorcalledherbookOutofOrderbecauseldquoMostpeopleknowtheCourtonlyasitexistsbetweenthebangsofthegavelwhentheCourtcomestoordertohearargumentsandgiveopinionsButthestoriesoftheCourtandtheJusticesthatcomefromthelsquooutoforderrsquomomentsaddtotherichnessoftheCourtasbothabranchofourgovern-

mentandahumaninstitutionrdquo WelearnnuggetsaboutsomeoftheseminalcasestheCourtdecidedandsomeofthegiantsinitshistoryTheearlyhistoryoftheCourt

isparticularlyinterestingTheearlyJusticesactuallyldquorodethecircuitrdquoTheytraveledbyhorsebackandwagonstodifferentcitiestohearandruleoncases WhileIenjoyedsomeofthestoriesIwasdisappointedthatthebookhadonly165pagesoforiginaltextwithanappendixofTheDeclarationofIndependenceandtheConstitutionIrsquomsurethereismuchmoretotellabouttheCourtrsquoshistoryandthemanycharactersthatoccupieditschambersAndIdidnrsquotneedalmosthalfthebooktakenupwithhistoricaldocumentseasilyavailableonline MydisappointmentswiththosetwobookswereovercomebyJeffreyToobinrsquos

latestbookontheCourtTheOathTheObamaWhiteHouseandtheSupremeCourtToobinisarecognizedexpertontheCourtasyoumightknowfromhisprize-winningbookTheNineThesubstanceandcontroversythatweremissingintheSotomayorandOrsquoConnorbooksaremorethanmadeupforinthisldquonoholdsbarredrdquoaccountoftherelationshipbetweentheObamaWhiteHouseandtheRobertsrsquoCourtThetitleandtheconflictstemfromtheirveryfirstencounterwhenRobertsmangledthePresidentialOathofOfficesobadlythatObamahadtotakeitagainthenextdaytomakesurehewaslegallyPresi-dent UnderRobertsrsquoleadershiptheCourtseemstobeinaconstantbattlewiththeObamaadministrationastwodynamicleadersdifferconstantlyonsomanyconsti-tutionalissuesIfyouwanttheinsidescooponourcurrentSupremeCourtToobinrsquosbookwillprovideyouwiththought-provok-inginsightsthatwillhaveyoubeggingformore

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Cilantro SlawTurkey Burgers with Avocado ButterINGREDIENTS

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2tbspfreshparsleychoppedSalttotasteDIRECTIONS BlendbutteringredientstogetherinfoodprocessorPlaceintocenteroflargesquareofsaranwrapandrollintologshapeClosetightlyandrefrigerate MixallburgeringredientswellanddrizzlepattieswithoilGrillorpanfryuntilfullycookedServeturkeypattiesonsoftbunsslatheredwithavocadobutterandtoppedwithmixedgreenlettuces Avocadobutterwillkeepinrefrig-eratorforafewweeksorthreetofourmonthsinthefreezerItisgreatontopofgrilledfishorchickenaswellYield 4 servings

Pair upWith La Sommelierre Maria Terry

Burgerrsquos Down under Myfamilylovesburgersbutsome-timesitisnicetobreakawayfromthebeefandputsomethingelseinthebunAnothertwististogowithawhitewineforyoursummerburgerBBQItiscoolandrefreshingattheendofahotsum-merday GroundturkeyisahealthyburgerchoicebutitcanbeabitblandandisoftendryTheseTurkeyBurgerswithAvocadoButterarefullofflavorandtoppedwithacreamylemonycom-

poundbutterthatwillguaranteeajuicyburgerOtherthantherequisiteFrenchfriesagreatsidedishwiththeseburgersispiquantCilantroSlawBothrecipesgogreatwithwhitewinesfromAustraliaAussiewhitesareoftenintenseinflavorandhighinaciditysotheywillstanduptothesetwoacidichighlyflavoreddishesRecentlyIhadanAustralianMarsannefromWineThievesinLa-fayetteMarsanneisaclassicsouthernRhonewhitethatisoftenblendedwithViognierandRoussanneWhengrown

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Chao Farm is here with all of your favorite Asian produce Kolhrabi Chinese broccoli daikon malabar spinach Japanese eggplant and much more

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Ifyouhavechildrenwhoattendapub-licorcharterschoolyoumayhaveheardaboutthetransitiontothenewCommonCoreStateStandards(CCSS)TheCom-monCoreStateStandardsinitiativewasledbytwonationalorganizationsCouncilofChiefStateSchoolOfficers(CCSSO)andNationalGovernorsAssociation(NGA)inordertoeffectbroadeducationreformeffortintheUnitedStatesEducatorspost-secondaryfacultycurriculumandas-sessmentexpertsandcommunitygroupstonameafewhelpedshapetheneweduca-tionstandards TheCaliforniaStateBoardofEduca-tionadoptedtheCCSSinAugust2010andapproveditonMarch72012Since201045stateshaveadoptedthesamestandardsforEnglishLanguageArts(ELA)andMath(CaliforniahasbeenteachingtheCaliforniaContentStandardsforover10years) WhythetransitionfromCaliforniaStateStandardstoanationalsetofstand-ardsTheideaisthatthestandardsoncelearnedwillpreparestudents--regardlessoflocationorsocio-economicfactors--tobegloballycompetitiveandreadyforcollegeandcareersuccessIdeallyallstudentswillleavehighschoolwiththesamecontentknowledgeandsameskillsetsandentercollegewithouttheneedforremediationForyearsstateshavebeensettingdiffer-entstandardsandassessmentsforwhatstudentsshouldknowandbeabletodoateachgradelevelThenewstandardsareconsistentfromschooltoschoolandstatetostate CCSSisdividedintotwosectionsEnglishLanguageArtsampLiteracyinHis-torySocialStudiesScienceandTechnicalSubjectsandMathematicswhicharebro-kenupbygradelevelsCommonCoredoesnotdictatehowteachersshouldteachal-lowingformorefreedomandflexibilityintheirapproachtoteachingBecausetherearefewerstandardswithCommonCoreteacherscanfocusonteachingindepthkeyskillsandtakemoretimetoteachcoreconceptsandprocedureswellmdashandtogivestudentstheopportunitytomasterthemThestandardsaredesignedtoencour-agehigher-orderthinkingcollaboration

researchandproblemsolvingStudentswillbeexpectedtoreadmoreldquoinformationaltextrdquoaswellasclassicliterature SowhatcanyouexpecttoseethiscomingschoolyearTheMtDiabloSchoolDistrictisinPhase2ofits3-PhasetransitionintoCommonCorePlansincludeadoptingnewmathinstructionalmaterialscontinuingteachertrainingofnewELAandmathframe-workspilotingunitsofstudyandlessonplansbuildingawarenessofnewsciencestandardsandimplementingrecommendationsfromTechnologyAdvisoryCommitteeforclass-roomtechnologyenhancementamongotheritemsItwillalsobethelastyearoftheSTARtestsasthedistricttransitionstotheSmarterBalancedAssessmentsingrades3-8andgrade11Fullimplementa-tionofCCSSandassessmentsisexpectedinthe2014-2015schoolyear BecauseMtDiablohasnotyetadopt-edtextbooksthatalignwiththeCCSSitmayposeachallengeforteachersthisschoolyearMostschoolswillcontinuetousetheHoughton-MifflinlanguageartstextandworkbookswhicharenotentirelyCommonCorefriendlyValhallaPrincipalMarjiCalbecksaidldquoWehavematerialsthatweareusinginLanguageArtstobridgeandsupplementtheHoughtonMifflinandon-goingteachertrainingisbeingpro-videdrdquo TheshifttoCCSSwillincreaserigorininstructionandincludemoreexpositorywritinginmathscienceandsocialstudiesInadditionastrongeremphasiswillbeplacedontheuseoftechnologyanddigitalmediatocollaborateresearchandpresentinformationandstudentswillbeaskedmoreopen-endedquestionstoprovetheirknowledgeandexpertiseonthesubjectmatterbeingtaughtStephanieGiovanettiHiddenValleyElementarysecondgradeteachersaysldquoTeacherswillneedtocreateandfindlessonsthatmatchwiththenewCommonCoreManyofusaretakingworkshopsinthesummerthiswillhelpmebeginmytransitionrdquoGiovanettiisop-timisticthatthenewstandardswillengagelearningldquoIdofeelitaddressesdifferentlearningstylesCommonCoremakeschil-drenthinkmoreforthemselvesYoupose

Keeping up with the Common Core By Jaki Jones

New Principal at aHs By Jaki Jones

OnApril29theMartinezUnifiedSchoolDistrictBoardapprovedtheap-pointmentofTomDoppeasprincipalofAlhambraHighSchoolreplacingNerminFraserwhoresignedlastJuneafterservingtwoyearsDoppepreviouslyservedasAlhambrarsquosviceprincipalduringthe2011-2013schoolyears AsnewprincipalDoppersquosimmedi-ateattentionwillbefocusedonthenewCommonCoreStandardsandtheimpactsoncurriculumandinstructionatthehighschoolldquoThisupcomingyearwewilldevotesignificanttimeduringweeklyprofes-sionaldevelopmentaswellasonminimumstudentdaystobuildtheknowledgeofstaffaroundtheexpectationsofthestandardsthemselvesandstrategiestosuccessfullyteachthemtostudentsrdquohesaid Creatingatechnologyrichenviron-mentisanotherpriorityforthenewprin-cipalTheCommonCoreStateStandardsaredesignedtoprepareallstudentsforlifeinatechnologicalsocietyandplaceanemphasisontechnologicalproficiencyldquoWewillhaveevenmoredevicesoncampusnextyearforourstudentstouseandwewillbetrainingteachersinbestpracticesforusingtechnologyintheclassroomtoenhanceandcomplimentgoodteachingrdquoheadded SuperintendentRamiMuthsupportedtheselectionofDoppeasprincipalandbelieveshisguidanceiswhatAlhambraneedsastheschoolmovesforwardwithimprovementsinitsfacilitiesandthequality

ofprogramsldquoTomisavisionaryleaderwhosincerelyworkstobuildconsensusHeleadsbyexampleandisneverafraidtostandupforthebestinterestsofstudentsItishiscourageandhiswillingnesstobuildrelationshipsthatmakehimanoutstandingleaderfordistrictrdquosaidMuth AlhambraHighSchoolreceivedasix-yearaccreditationwithathree-yearreviewfromtheWesternAssociationofSchoolsandColleges(WASC)inthespringof2011WASCgrantsinstitutionalaccreditationafteracomprehensiveself-studyfollowedbyanon-siteevaluationoftheprogramsandservicesofthetotalinstitutionldquoPartoftheaccreditationincludedamid-termreviewwhichisaone-dayvisitbytheWASCchairthatwilltakeplacethisschoolyearSowewillcontinuetoworkonourschoolgoalswhichcenteraroundclosingtheachieve-mentgapninthgradetransitionandcol-legeandcareerreadinessTheworkwearedoingwithCommonCoreandtechnologywillbeapartofaddressingthosegoalsbutourapproachwillbemulti-facetedrdquocontin-uedDoppe AsprincipalDoppelooksforwardtobeingvisibleatmanyschoolandsport-ingeventsandwillencourageschoolspiritamonghisstaffldquoItisasharedgoalthatmyadministrationteamhastobepresentandinvolvedinextracurricularsandinthecommunityrdquoJoiningPrincipalDoppeinadministrationwillbeVicePrincipalsMichaelDeFransecoandScottDamian

aquestionandtheydiscussanddiscovertheanswersontheirownThehardpartistheyaregoingtohavetobeabletoanswerthequestionlsquowhyrsquoThesenewstandardsexpectsmorein-depthlearningofasubjectmatterasopposedtojustskimmingthesurfacerdquoshecontinued GovernorJerryBrownsignedCalifor-niarsquosnew$963billionbudgetandincludes$125billioninschooldistrictfundingtoprepareforCommonCoreStateStandardsthatmaybeusedforprofessionaldevelop-menttextbookadoptionstechnologyandsuppliesforstudents

SmarterBalancedassessmentswillbeimplementedinthe2014-15schoolyearandwillassessstudentsrsquomasteryoftheCommonCoreParentscanreviewonlinepracticetestsbygoingtowwwsmarter-balancedorgFormoreinformationonCommonCorevisitwwwcorestandardsorgOpponentsofCommonCorehavecreatedawebsitecalledTruthinAmericanEducation

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WithfundsfromtheSafeampSup-portedSchools(S3)GrantCollegeParkisstartinganexcitingnewfreshmanorientationprogramcalledLinkCrewonThursdayAugust22from10am-4pmintheCollegeParkgymTheprogramisforallincomingfreshmanandLinkCrewLeaders LinkCrewempowersincomingfreshmentogetconnectedfromdayonewithclubsotherstudentsandeachotherTrainedstudentleadersconductthefreshmanorientationprogramusinggamesandbreakoutgroupstoshareintheschoolexperienceAlsoeachfresh-manismatchedwithastudentmentorforone-on-onesupportthroughouttheyearCollegeParktrains80ndash100studentleaderseveryyearsothatasfreshmenbecomesophomorestheycanbecomestudentleadersthemselves In2012CollegeParkwasoneofthreeschoolsinMDUSDtoreceivetheSafeampSupportedSchools(S3)Grant

CollegeParkusesfundsfromthisgranttoimprovelearningandachievementbyimprovingoverallschoolclimateInagoodschoolclimatestudentsfeelsafeconnectedandsupportedAlloftheS3programsaredesignedandimplementedthroughcollaborationbetweenstudentsstaffandparents InadditiontoLink CrewcurrentS3programsatCollegeParkincludeChallenge Day -ReducesbullyingandsubstanceusebygivingstudentstoolstobecometrueagentsofchangeintheireverydaylivesoncampusandathomeAjA Project-EmpowersphotographystudentstoexamineandilluminatethethemeofrespectforoneselfandothersStudentscreatemultimediaprojectstosharetheirdiscoverieswiththecampusandcommunityatlargeComment Boxes-ProvidesawaytosafelyandanonymouslyreportcampusconcernsandquestionsAllcommentsarereadandhandledbyqualifiedschoolstaff

HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION 2013Walk-Through Registration is August 21 amp 22 from 3pm - 7pmFreshman Orientation is Friday August 23 from 10am - 12pm

First Day of School is Tuesday August 27

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COLLEGE PARKMonday August 19 freshman parent orientation at 7pm Hear a brief orientation meet Principal Paul Gengler and get a tour of the school This is a great opportunity to get your questions answered prior to walk thru In addition meet the PTSA booster groups and alumni groups

Tuesday August 20 freshman and senior walk thru 9am-1230pm

Wednesday August 21 sophomore and junior walk thru 9am-1230pm

Wednesday August 21 5pm ndash 7pm An all-grades walk-thru for those unable to make it during assigned days and times Families with students scheduled on both days can come on each day or complete walk-thru for both students on Wednesday August 21

Students must attend walk thru to get their student ID and course schedule If students are unavailable on walk thru days they must arrive early on the rst day of school to get their student ID and schedule

Thursday August 22 the freshman orientation program Link Crew 10am-4pm in the College Park gym The program is for all incoming freshman and Link Crew Leaders (junior and senior leadership mentors)

Freshman Student amp Parent BBQ from 4pm - 6pm in the College Park Quad immediately following fresh-man orientation Enjoy food meet your studentrsquos mentor amp connect with other College Park freshman parents Sponsored by Slow Hand BBQ

First day of school for students is Wednesday August 28

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Make the House safe from Quake shakesBy Jim Bonato Pleasant Hill CERT Program Manager

FPHE announces grants

InmyspringarticlesIpresentedthescenarioofalargeearthquakehittingPleasantHilloutlinedaneasyFamilyDisasterPreparednessPlanandidentifiedbasicprovisionsneededforDisasterSup-plyKits(visitwwwourcommunityfocuscomandclickontheldquoColumnsrdquodropdownlisttofindpastsafetyarticles)Thismonthletrsquostakealookathowtoprepareyourhometobetterwithstandthesuddenshakingofalargeearthquake MostofthemajorearthquakeswerememberintheBayAreaconsistedofarollingshakingmotionThe1906earthquakewasaccompaniedbyviolentlateraljoltingmovementsndashtheJuandeFucaplateliterallyslidnorthwardpasttheNorthAmericanplateAllquakesdisplaceobjectswhetheritrsquosahomenotboltedtoitsfoundationorloosearticlesontableswallsandshelvesinsidethehome ItisalwaysprudenttomakesureyourhomeisboltedtoitsfoundationEquallyimportantisreducingaquakersquosshakingeffectbyinstallinghalf-inchtothree-quarter-inchplywoodwallstothestudsin

thecrawlspaceunderthehomeThesearecalledsheerpanels InthehousestoreyourheaviestitemsonlowershelvesorinthelowerkitchencabinetsRememberthosechildprooflatchessomeofusinstalledonourcabinetdoorstopreventthekidsfromopeningthemThesecanbereinstalledtopreventplatesglassesandfoodstufffromfallingtothefloorandbreaking Allwall-hungpicturesandmirrorsshouldbeattachedwithsecurityhangersTallfurnitureshouldbesecuredtowallstudstopreventthoseitemsfromtippingoverTelevisionsandstereoequipmentcanbesecuredwithindustrialvelcroThesefastenersaresecuredtothebackofthefurnitureandequipmentLoosecurioscanbemademoresecurebyaffix-ingmuseumputtytotheirbaseAlltheseinexpensiveitemscanbepurchasedatlocalhardwarestores InthegaragelooktoseethatthewaterheaterisstrappedtothestudswithplumberrsquostapeandlagboltsthegassupplylinetotheheatershouldbeflexibleCheck

TheFoundationforPleasantHillEducation(FPHE)isproudtoannouncethatinMay2013itawarded$38000ingrantstotheelevenpublicschoolsinPleasantHillSince2009FPHEhasawarded$158000totheschoolsintheCollegeParkHighSchoolfeederpatternFPHEgrantsprovideschoolswithessen-tialeducationalmaterialsandprogramsthatwouldnototherwisebeavailable FPHEgreatlyappreciatesandthanksallthe2012-2013donorsandbusinesspartnersfortheircontributionsandtheirawarenessthatstrongschoolsbenefitanentirecommunity ForconvienentdonatingFPHEisnowoneScripForthoseunfamiliarwitheScripeverytimeyoushopataneScrip

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Coach allocco 600 Wins EarlierthisyearwewereremissnottoacknowledgeamilestoneofoneofouroldfriendsDeLaSalleheadvarsitybas-ketballcoachFrankAlloccocelebratedhis600thcareercoachingvictoryonFebruary8ThewincameastheSpartansusedtheirtrademarkdefensetodefeatLivermore64-29 The59-year-oldAlloccoisonlythetwenty-ninthboyrsquosbasketballcoachinCaliforniaprephistorytoreach600victoriesandtheninthfromtheBayAreaOverallhiscareerrecordonthatmagicalnightstoodat600-83(878)inacombined22-yearcareeratDLSandNorthgate(167wins)Congratulationscoachsteve Ward Back on the Diamond SteveWardveryfamiliartotheland-scapeatDiabloValleyCollege(DVC)forovertwodecadeshasannouncedhewillreturntothebaseballdiamondandcoachtheVikingsforanunprecedentedthirdstintin2014Some25yearsagoWardwasfirsthiredasheadbaseballcoachatDVCwhereheledtheteamfor14seasonsIn1995headdedthetitleofathleticdirectortohisresumeIn2000followingsixyearsofperforminginbothrolesheresignedfromcoachingbaseballcollegiatelyandfocusedonhissonrsquostravelteamldquoIamexcitedaboutgettingtofinishmylastfiveyearsatDVCasthebaseballcoachrdquoWardsaid Wardhas30yearsofexperiencecoachingbaseballatJCDivisionIandhighschoollevelsIn2002hewasinductedintotheCaliforniaCommunityCollegeBaseballHallofFameWardrsquosca-reerrecordis382-290-2(568)Histeamshavemadetenstateplayoffappearancesandthe1989clubwontheonlyGoldenGateConferencetitleinschoolhistoryInadditionWardfounded(in2006)andisExecutiveChairmanoftheDVCAthleticHallofFameCardinale Passes JohnCardinale47andaresidentofMartinezpassedawayafteratwo-yearbattlewithstomachcancerinMarchCardinalewasthedirectorofcommuni-cationsandmediarelationsatRacewaySonomasince1998Cardinalewasa

nativeofSanFranciscorsquosNorthBeachandagraduateofSacredHeartHighSchoolTheRacewayhonoredhimbynamingthemediacenterinhismemoryInadditionanimageofCardinalersquosfacewillbeperma-nentlyetchedinaplaquewhichresidesonthetrackrsquoswalloffameCardinalewasakind-heartedmanwhowasafriendtosomanyOurthoughtsandprayersgoouttoCardinalersquoswifeAndreaanddaughtersLaurenandEmmaPygeorge says goodbye HeadathletictrainerandteacherScottPygeorgehasannouncedthatheisleavingAlhambraafterbeingattheschoolfornearlytenyearsandwillbeheadingeasttoworkandteachatPittsburgHighSchoolPygeorgegrewupintheBayAreaandattendedChicoStateandthenwentontopursueagraduatedegreeatOldDominionUniversityinVirginiaWhileatODUScottworkedtheclinicalportionofhistrainingatnearbyNorfolkStateUniversityDeMers Earns several Elite Honors BaseballstarJoeDeMerswhojustcompletedhissophomoreyearatCollegeParkwasselectedasaFirst-TeamAll-AmericanchoicetotheLouisvilleSluggerBatCompanyrsquos2013nationalprepteamAtthesametimeDeMerswasalsonamedtheCal-HiSportsstatesophomoreldquoPlayeroftheYearrdquoandtheDVALrsquosCo-MostValuablePlayer Thetalentedshortstopandpitcherwasaperfect10-0inelevengamesstartedthispastseasonwitha100ERAhad5completegames(2shutouts)and63strikeouts(Just2walks)Attheplatehehadanimpressive373battingaveragewith2homerunsand25RBIs In2012DeMersalsohadasensa-tionalseasonandwasleagueMostValu-ablePitcherasafreshmanOverallinhisFalconcareerhenowboastsapitchingrecordof19-2witha101ERAThe6-2230-pounderwhohashit95miles-per-hourontheradargunhasreportedlygivenaverbalcommitmenttotheUniver-sityofWashingtonDavis Leaves Hawaii FormerAlhambrafootballstarTrevorDavishasrequestedandbeengranted

areleasefromhisscholarshipfromtheUniversityofHawaiiDaviswhoplayedtwoseasonsfortheWarriorshasnotin-dentifiedanewschoolasofyetalthoughreportshavesurfacedthatWisconsinTexasTechTexasStateandCalhaveshowninterestDavishauled-in17recep-tionslastseasonfor235yardsandscoredtwotouchdownsOverallhenabbed45catchesandfivetouchdownsin15careergamesforHawaiiRaciti Back on Line for spartans CollegefootballfanscanexpecttoseealotoflocalboyTravisRacitithisyearontelevisionandinprintThe6-8306poundnosetacklefromCollegeParkenjoyedanexcellent2012seasonalongwithbeingakeyelementinhelpingSanJoseState(SJSU)tofootballresurgenceTheSpar-tansenjoyedan11-2overallrecord(5-1inWesternAthleticConference)lastseasonInadditionSJSUwasthe2012MilitaryBowlchampionswiththeir29-20victoryoverBowlingGreeninWashingtonDC The2103seasonseesSJSUmovingtotheMountainWestConference(MWC)wherethecompetitionwillagainbefor-midableRacitiaruggedjuniorhasbeenselectedasaconsensus2013pre-seasonFirst-TeamAll-MWCdefensivelinemenbyamultitudeofpublicationsRacitihasalsobeennotedbymanyasoneofthetopfiveplayerstowatchforfirst-yearcoachRonCaragherrsquossquadHeisoneofsixreturningstartersondefenseIn2012Racitinotched42tackles(12forloss)and85sacks In2011RacitiwastheWACrsquosDefen-siveFreshmanoftheYearAtCollegeParkin2009RacitiwasaSecond-TeamCal-HiSportscomAll-StatepickandChroni-cleAll-MetroselectionandtheCo-MostValuablePlayeroftheDFAL TheSpartansopentheirseasononThursdayAugust29astheyhostSacra-mentoStateandtraveltoPaloAltothefollowingweektofacetraditionalrivalStanfordRacitiwillbejoinedbyMartinezresidentandAlhambragradJaredLeafatransferfromHawaiiFloethe Promoted JakeFloetheagraduateofAcalaneshasbeenpromotedtoDouble-AMont-gomeryoftheSouthernLeagueThe

BiscuitsareanaffiliateoftheTampaBayRaysFlothestarted2013atCharlotte(High-A)oftheFloridaStateLeagueThereheposteda4-3recordwithanERAof356in10gamesThe24-year-oldattendedbothFresnoStateandCal-StateFullertonwherehewas10-5duringhiscollegiatecareerThe2012seasonsawtheMartinezresidenthaveabanneryearwitha10-3recordatBowlingGreenin24games(allstarts)Lisa Ward glides through Water MartinezrsquosLisaWardwontwogoldmedalsonJune1asshewonboththeoneandtwo-miledistanceracesatthe31st-AnnualLakeBerryessaDavisAquaticMastersOpenWaterSwimracesWardhasalsoseenasuccessfulstarttothe2013seasonwithherteamtheWalnutCreekMasterswheresheswimsinthe45-49year-oldagegroupandhasplacedinthetop-threein21races

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InlateJunetheMartinezRedSoxMajorGirlssoftballteamtookonPinoleHerculesfortheLittleLeagueDistrict4TournamentofChampionsofContraCostaCountytitleThegamewashostedbyClaytonValleyLittleLeagueandplayedatClaytonValleyCharterHighSchool AsthevisitingteamMartinezwastednotimeastheystruckinthefirstinningwhenBriannaWatersledoffthegamewithawalkAfterabasehitbuntbyKarennaRossellimovedhertothirdHannaRuval-cabahitasacrificeflytoscoreWatersfora1-0lead DericaBoydwasthestartingpitcherforMartinezshuttingdownthefirsttwobatterswithstrikeoutstostartAfterissu-ingawalkMartinezrsquoscatcherLaurenKinggunnedtherunnertoendanythreat InthesecondMartineztackedontwomorerunssetupbyahitfromMarissaMooreandanerroronadroppedthirdstrikethatallowedMimiVotoreachfirstbasesafelyVoandMooreputthemselvesinscoringpositiononadoublestealandSadieJamesstrokedahittobringMoorehomeTheyscoredanotherRedSoxrunwhenJamesgotintoapickleallowingVotoscoreeasilyfora3-0leadBoydagainshutdownPinoleHerculesbystriking-outtheside InthethirdMartinezscoredtwomoreasRuvalcabastrokedahomerunandKingliftedasacrificeflymakingita5-0gameInthebottomoftheinningPinole

HerculesstruckbackscoringtworunsaftergettingahitandwalkwithtwooutsBoydfinallygotthethirdoutwithamuchneededldquoKrdquo ThefourthinningwentquicklyforbothsidesbutinthefifthBoydissuedablastoffherbatdrivingtheballdeeptotherightcenter210rsquosignforahomerunInthebottomoftheframetheRedSoxshutdownPinoleHerculeswithaneasy1-2-3inning InthesixththewheelsfelloffthePinoleHerculeswagonwhentheyallowedsixrunstoscorewithtwooutsHitsandwalksweretheirworstenemiesallowingMartineztobataroundfora12-2lead Martinezusedtheirsuperiorpitch-ingandsoliddefensetosecurethevictoryBoydhadastellargameallowingjusttwohitszeroearnedrunsandtwowalksandtheynotched12strikeouts BehindtheirincrediblemanagerPhilRainesandcoachesRichKingandSteveMooretheMartinezRedSoxisthefirstteaminthehistoryoftheMartinezLittleLeagueMajorGirlstogoundefeatedallseasontowinthechampionshipDowntwoplayersduetoinjuries-AleijaLewisrsquolegandJuliaParksrsquobrokenthumb-theyovercameadversitygelledasateamandplayedlikesisterstowinitall TheteamstayedtogethertoplayintheAll-StarsrepresentingMartinezandislookingforatriptotheLittleLeagueWorldSerieslaterthissummer

The Pleasant Hill Blue 8U Boys team battled the heat as well as some serious com-petition to finish in 2nd place at the All World Baseball Fire Cracker 400 Tournament on June 28-30 in Martinez The Blue team finished pool play with a 3-0-1 record good for the 2 seed in the Semi Finals There they beat The Belmont Blasters 3-2 on a walk off triple in the bottom of the 6th inning Our boys finally fell to The Delta Dawgs in the championship game The team picked up their second consecutive 2nd place finish in the Fremont 4th of July Tournament Our boys used some hot hitting superb defense and clutch pitch-ing to advance to the championship game with a 3-1 record There they met the un-beaten host team from Fremont The championship game was a real nail biter with Fremont coming out on top 5-4 Great job guys

Top Logan Wortman Hunter Rosa Caden Barger Luke Brooks Jake Davis Nate Hufford Bottom Peter De Wit Sami Hieta Danny Woelfel Jeremy Cressio Robert Aivazian and Garrett Mooar Photo by Mike Cressio

L to R Karenna Rosselli Nicole Nelson Hanna Ruvalcaba Sienna Dobson Brianna Waters Lauren King Julia Parks Sadie James Aleija Lewis Marissa Moore Mimi Vo and Derica Boyd

Coaches Coach Rich King Manager Phil Raines and Coach Steve Moore

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sidhu Drafted by tampa By Chuck Nan

SonomaStateUniversity(SSU)seniorpitcherHarmenSidhuwhosetaprogramandCaliforniaCollegiateAthleticAssociation(CCAA)recordforthebestsingle-seasonearnedrunaverage(ERA)andledthenationinthatsamecategorywasnamedtherecipientofthe2013TinoMartinezAwardwhichispresentedeachyeartothemostoutstandingplayerinNCAADivisionIIbaseball SidhuisfromMartinezandattendedCollegeParkgraduatingin2008 EquivalenttofootballrsquosHeismanTrophytheprestigiousawardisnamedaftertheformerUniversityofTampaUSOlympianandMajorLeagueBaseballAll-StarTinoMartinezTinohimselfmadethecalltoSidhutopersonallycongratulatehimonwinningtheaward In13startsthisseasonSidhuwas10-1witha098ERAwith93strikeoutsin8223inningsHeallowedjust47hitsand9earnedrunsHisERAwastopsinDivisionIIandisthefirsttimeinthestoriedhistoryofSonomaStatebaseball--andtheCCAA--thatastartingpitcherhasrecordedanERAunder100MostimpressivelySidhugave-upjustfiveextrabasehits(nohomeruns)to323battershefaced Theright-handerendedhistwo-yearstintwithSSUbybreakingtheall-timerecordforlowestcareerERA(156)andlowestopponentbattingaverage(186)

Hecompileda17-2recordin25careerappearances(allstarts)In150totalinningsheallowedjust99hitsand26earnedrunswhilestriking-out161(4thall-timeforSSU) AftertheseasonSidhuwasselectedasaFirst-TeamperformerbytheCCAAand

WestRegionHealsoearnedFirst-TeamAll-AmericahonorsfromtheAmericanBaseballCoachesAssociationandtheNa-tionalCollegiateBaseballWritersAssocia-tion InadditiontohisstellarplaySidhuwasoutstandingintheclassroomaswellpostinga354GPAincommunicationsHewasnamedtothe2013DivisionIIAca-demicAll-Districtteam SonomaStatefinishedthirdintheDivisionIIWestRegionandwrapped-up2013withanoverallrecordof36-22TheSeawolvesplacedfourthinCCAAwitha24-16record SidhuspenthisfirsttwoyearsatDia-bloValleyCollegePriortothatheearnedThird-TeamAll-DVALhonorsafterhisseniorseasonatCollegeParkTheFalconsalsomadeanimpressiverunthatseasontoclaimtheNCS3A-EastBaycrownwithSidhuwinningthreeofthefourgamesenroute SidhugotsomemoregreatnewsinearlyJunewhenhewasa20th-rounddraftpick(608thoverall)oftheTampaBayRays

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In the MixBy Paul Cotruvo Cover2Cover

ItismyhonortofeatureoneofthelocallegendsoftheSanFranciscoBayAreamusicsceneMrDavidMartinDavewasborninOaklandandgrewupinLafayetteAftergradu-atingfromAcalanesHighSchoolheformedthenewwavebandTheLloydsthenfoundedthelegendaryBuzztoneswhichfinallypavedthewaytooneoftheBayArearsquospremierbandsDaveMartinrsquosHouseParty DaveistrulyoneofakindHelikestotakelongwalksonthebeachhisfa-voritecolorisorange(Giantrsquosfanalert)andhelovessushiIfyouhaveevercrossedpathswithDavehewillnotonlyrememberyournamebutwhereandwhenhemetyouhismemoryneverfailsHeisalsoahumanitariangivingbackinsupportofhiscommu-nityDaveistrulyanamazinghumanbeingwithenormoustalentSoafterconsultingwithDaversquosattorneyandfinallyreceivingapprovaltoconductaninterviewwemetatanundisclosedlocationinanabandonedwarehouseOncemyblindfoldwasremovedweshookhandsandbeganPC ThanksDaveforagreeingtothislittleinterviewDM FirstoffitrsquosgreattobewithyouPaulThanksforbringingthecocoaandtatertotsPCHowoldwereyouwhenyoufirstplayedguitarWereyouself-taughtDM IrsquoveneverlearnedtoplaytheguitarPaulIrsquovealwaysusedbackingtracksTruthbetoldIbeganplayingguitarwhenIwassix-takinglessonsfirstfromBillTapiaatCampanaMusicinLafayettefingerpickingstylefromacoupleofteachersadditionallessonsfromChickGandelyearsofteachingmyselfjazzimprovfromJeffNeighborandclassicalfromJimBertramatCalStateEastBayPCWhoweresomeofyourmusicalinspirationsDMAlCaiolaplayingtheldquoBonanzardquo

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tomatoes Basil and Fruit Oh MyBy Lesley Stiles

Corn Fritters

Sweet and Sour Tomatoes

Mix flour baking powder and salt in a bowl Make a well in the center and put eggs oil and milk in center Whisk together and add corn and herbs Put enough oil in a frying pan to grease well Fry the fritters a few at a time until golden on each side

Put tomatoes green onions and cilantro in a bowl and set aside Heat olive oil in a sauce pan Add cinnamon and cumin and heat until bubbly about 2 minutes Slowly add honey and rice vinegar Cook for 3 more minutes or until a little thick and gooey Pour mixture over tomatoes cilantro and green onions Season with salt and let sit for about 5 minutes before using

1frac12 cups flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon soda1 teaspoon kosher salt2 large eggs

frac34 cup milk3 tablespoons olive oil2 cups fresh corn kernels2 tablespoons each chopped parsley and chopped basil

2 pounds of assorted heirloom tomatoes seeded and cut into chunks1 bunch green onions sliced thin2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro2 tablespoons of honey

frac14 cup of seasoned rice vinegar1 tablespoon of olive oil1 teaspoon of kosher salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Ingredients

Ingredients

Directions

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Help a Child to Read

Community service Day

Helpachildlearntoreadbyvolunteer-ingforthePleasantHillEducationInitiative(PHEI)ReadingReadiness programbegin-ningthisfall The ReadingReadiness programwilltargetstudentsingradesK-2ateachele-mentaryschoolinPleasantHill Volunteerswillbematchedwithyoungreadersandwillworkone-on-onewithstudentsunderateacherrsquosguidancetoimprovetheirread-ingskillsandgivethemtheconfidencetheyneedtothriveintheclassroomThereisnopreviousexperiencenecessarytovolunteer

justacommitmentofonehouraweektomakeadifference VolunteerswillneedtobefingerprintedandTBtested ThePHEIisalsointerestedinpartner-ingwithbusinessesandcivicandreligiousgroupsthatarewillingtocreateReadingReadinessteamstohelpoutintheclass-room ForadditionalinformationortohelpoutwiththisprogrampleasegotothePHEIrsquoswebpageandclickonldquoSignupasaVolunteerNowrdquo httpwwwcipleasant-hillcausphei

Volunteerandprojectregistrationisnowopenforthe9thannualCommunityServiceDayonSaturdaySeptember28thChurchesschoolsneighborhoodsbusinessesfindaprojectandregisteritonthecitywebsiteatwwwpleasant-hillnetCSD Senior Residents ndash Do you need help at home with yard workTheSeniorCenterandPHCivicActionCommissionareexploringthepossibilityofas-sistingseniorsattheirresidenceswhoareinneedofyardworkandotheroutdoorchoresIfyouareinterestedinreceivingassistancefromCommunityServiceDayvolunteersorhaveanyquestionsaboutthisprojectpleasecallDanaat798-8788oremailheratdkriderpleasanthillreccom FormoreinformationcontactMartinNelisatmneliscipleasant-hillcausorcall(925)671-5229

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Recreation and Park updatesMake a Difference BerecognizedinourcommunitywithyourgeneroussupportofournewSeniorCenterTeenCenterCommuni-tyCenterandPleasantOaksParkHelpusmeetourgoaltocompletethefinaltouchesforallfourofournewPleasantHillRecreationvenuesWestillneedfurniturefixturesandequipmentWall Dedication ($500+) Withyourgenerousdonationyourdesignatednamewillbeetchedonabeautifulclearslatewithinthecapitalcampaigndedicationwallslocatedin

thePleasantHillSeniorCenterTeenCenterandCommunityCenterCon-tactourofficetosecureyourspecialplaceRoom Dedication Opportuni-ties ($5000+) HonorandrecognizeyourfamilyalovedoneabusinessororganizationformanyyearstocomebynamingaroominoneormoreofournewPleasantHillRecreationcentersSpecialsignagewillcommemorateyourgenerouscontribu-tionandyourexceptionalcommitmenttoourcommunityContactouroffice

todiscussroom-namingopportunitiesavailableineachcenteradditional Donation Opportu-nities OpportunitiessuchasdesignateddonationspledgesandbequestsarealsowelcomecontributionsAnydonationover$500willberecognizedwithyournameonourdedicationwallslocatedinallthreebuildingsTogetyournamededicationetchedinrecognitionthisyearthedeadlineisOctober102013Formoreinformationonthebondproj-ectsanddonationopportunitiesvisitwwwpleasanthillreccomCome Play With us this Fall ThePleasantHillRecreationampParkDistrictrsquosFallSpotlightisheadedtomailboxesonAugust15Checkoutallnewclassesactivitiesandeventsgoing

onthisfallinPleasantHillFromtod-dlerstoteenstoseniorstheSpotlightisyourguidetofunthisfallRegisterearlyforclassesandactivitiesearlytosecureyourspotFormoreinformationoneverythingPHRPDhastooffervisitwwwpleasanthillreccomteen Center Open HouseAugust 21 from 230pm to 5pm InterestedintheTeenCenterbutnotsurewhatithastoofferComecheckitoutMeetthestaffcheckoutthegamesandactivitiesseeclassdem-onstrationsandenterourprizedrawingSign-upsforclassesandactivitieswillalsobeavailableThenewTeenCenterislocatedinthePleasantHillParkat147GregoryLaneFormoreinforma-tiononthiseventcall(925)691-5645orvisitwwwphteenscenecom

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Teen council members from left to right Meredith Fore Allie Naccara Emily Adamson and Maddie Shultz

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FALCON FOUNDATION

College Parkrsquos Class of 1963 Reunion

Join Us At the Malt Shoppe

Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17 600 to 1000

Catered by Outback Steakhouse

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Join us for dinner catered by Outback Steakhouse at the Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17th from 6pm ndash 10pm

Music of the Doo Wop Bands of the 50rsquos and 60rsquosAfter party will be at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center from 10pm - 1am

Sunday Picnic at the Martinez Waterfront from 11am - 3pmFor more information please contact Jerry Pollard

3129 Sonoma Valley Drive Fairfield Ca 945349168135401 bull jerrypollardyahoocom

The class of 1983 is celebrating 30 years and we want to celebrate with the classes of 1982 amp 1984

Join us for a catered picnic at Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek Bring your family Sunday September 29th from 1100 am ndash 600 pm

For more information and to RSVP contact Corrin Grube Canale at ccanalecomcastnet or

Danielle Pratt Dearborn at thedearbornscomcastnet

30 YEARREUNION

Class of 83rsquo

50 YEARREUNION

Class of 63rsquo

The class of 1963 is celebrating 50 years Join us at the Malt Shoppe

HALL OFFAME

BANQUET

7th Annual

CPHS Annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction CeremonyPlease join us in honoring our Athletic Alumni on Saturday August 24th 2013at St Andrews Community Center bull 1601 Mary Dr Pleasant Hill CA 94523

No Host Bar at 500PM Dinner at 630

Catered By Outback Steakhouse Pleasant Hill CA Cost of Event $5000 per person Reservations needed - Must reserve by Aug10th Tickets at door only if seating is available for $7000 Send checks to HOF Falcon Foundation co Barbara Lannum 109 Woodview Ct Martinez CA 94553

TEAMS TO BE HONOREDGymnastics 1968 - 69 - 70

HONOREEMike Huff 1978

ATHLETES TO BE HONOREDDan Stoll 1991 Cross Country and Track

Alison Suto 1988 Tennis-Basketball-SoftballDustin Torrez 1994 Football-BaseballCasey Torrez 1994 Football-Baseball

Contact Jerry Pollard CPHS Hall of Fame Committee E-mail for more info jerrypollardyahoocom bull 916-813-5401

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same as it Ever WasBy Suzie Billingsley

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Itrsquosjustafewdaysafterthe4thofJulyinPleasantHillandthemarksarestillfreshinthemiddleofthestreetwheretwobestfriendsandtheirdadshadsetoffsomeldquoPiccoloPeterdquoandoth-erharmlesssparklynoisyfireworksWatchingthemfromthestreetthatnightIsmiledattheirsimplejoyandlaughterItbroughtmebacktoanotherJulywhenItoowasalittlegirlgrowinguponthisstreetattheendofthecourtIlivehereagaininmyageofmiddle-essenceinthesamehousewhereIgrewup InfrontofmyhouseattheendofthecourtwastheplacewherealltheneighborkidsplayedsoftballcowboysandIndianstagandhopscotchandwhereourdadstaughtushowtoridebikesWestayedoutuntillateonhotsummernightsplayingtetherballorrun-

ningthroughthesprinklersGoinguptoDinosaurHillbehindmystreetwasalwaysanadventureoffortbuildingandexploring MycousinsandIputplastichorseheadsonthehandlebarsofourbikesinhonorofRoyRogersampDaleEvansWenamedourbikesaftertheirhorsesTrig-gerandButtermilkMybackyardhadalargestoragebuildingwecalledThePon-derosabecausewelovedtheTVshowldquoBonanzardquoandanythingwithawesterntheme WhenIwassevenmybestfriendonthestreetandIwereinseparableSheisthesisterofactorTomHanksWeplayedwithourdogsBarbiedollsandboardgamesanddancedtoAmericanBandstandonTVShemovedawayayearlaterandwelosttouchbutwhenIfoundheronFacebooklastyearwesharedmanyfondmemoriesofourchildhoodsummersNowtherearetwootherlittlegirlsonthestreetwhoareBFFrsquosandplaytogetherallthetime InthiseraofiPhonessocialnet-workingandendlessactivitiesawayfromhomesomethinghasbeenlostButmylivingroomlooksouttowhereweplayedaschildrenandIstillseefathersteach-ingtheirkidstoridebikesBoysandgirlsstillwalktheirdogsandplaysoftballandhopscotchItwarmsmyhearttoknowthatsometime-honoredritualsofgrow-ingupcontinueItrsquoswonderfultorealizethatthekidsonmystreetarestillcon-nectingwitheachotheroutsideinthesunshineandunderthestarrysummernightskySuzie on her horse-head handlebar bike

wwwourcommunityfocuscomPage 32 August 2013

AGameofThronesthefirstbookinGeorgeRRMartinrsquosacclaimedfantasyseriesASongofIceandFireisanengrossingnovelfilledwithpoliticalconspiracymysteryandadventureThestorybe-ginswhenEddardStarkLordofWinterfellisappointedasHandtotheKingcausinghimtomovesouthtoKingrsquosLandingthecapitalcityofWesteroswherethingsareneverastheyseemandwherepeoplewilldoanythingtofurthertheirselfishinterestsInthisatmosphereofdouble-crossingandmanipulationEddardStarkrsquoshonorandgoodintentionsputhimatoddswithmuchofthecityrsquosinhabitantsMeanwhilethemalevolentOthersaremassingbeyondtheWallthatprotectsWesterosfromtheterrorsofthefarnorthandbeyondtheNar-rowSeaDaenerysTargaryendaugh-teroftheoverthrownKingAerysismarriedtotheleaderoftheDothrakiawarlikepeopleaspaymentforanarmyforherbrother ThisnovelisnotasimplevillageboyvsgreatevilfantasybookItisacomplexstorywhereyouareneversurewhotherealvillainisandwhereenemiescanturnintoalliesandviceversaAlongwithitsintricateplotandbelievablecharactersMartinrsquosprose

isoneofthebookrsquosbiggeststrengthsasitisveryeffec-tiveatconveyingtensionandmakingyoufeellikeyoursquoreinthemiddleoftheactionCourtdealingsandroyalpoliticsareasexcitingasadeadlybattle(ofwhichtherearenumer-ous)Inadditiontheworldof

AGameofThronescontainscharactersasvariedandrealasourownMartinshowcasesthesecharactersbywritingfromtheperspectiveofonecharacterforeachchapterThisgivesthereadergreaterinsightintothemindofeachmajorcharacterandrevealsthemotiva-tionsbehindeachcharacterrsquosactionsMartinrsquosgeniusliesinhisabilitytomakeussympathizewiththevilestcreatureandtoquestionthemotivesofthemosthonorableknight AGameofThronesreallyisaone-of-a-kindbookbecauseofthemulti-facetedcharactersgreatproseandun-predictabilityofthestorySomeofyoumayhaveseentheHBOseriesbasedonthebooksandtrustmealthoughtheshowisgreatthebooksarebetterandifyoulikeoneyoursquollprobablyliketheother(ForpeoplewhohavealreadyreadASongofIceandFirecheckoutTheWheelofTimeseriesforanothergreatepicfantasyseries) Suggestedforages15andup

to Read or Not to Read By Zane Dundon Senior De La Salle HS

Meet a teen Illusionist Itrsquosunusualtomeetateenagemagi-cianbuttohaveonelivinginyourowncommunityisallthemoremagicalCollegeParkfreshmanJackDuganwhogoesbythestagenameJackAlexanderhadoneofthebiggestshowsofhisca-reerlastmonthattheUn-ScriptedThea-treinSanFranciscoTheFocussatdownwithJackanddiscussedhispenchantforillusionCFWhatattractedyoutomagicJDMagichasalwaysinterestedmebe-causeitissomethingthatamazespeopleanditallowsmetobecreativeandbringasenseofwondertoalmostanybodyAllofasuddenIhadthisskillthatnoneofmyotherfriendshadBecauseofthisIwasabletostandoutanddothingsthatmostotherkidsdonrsquotgettodoCF WhoisldquoJackAlexanderrdquoJDThepersonaIhaveonstagebasi-callyanenlargedversionofmyselfWhilemanymagicianschoosetocreatecharactersonstageothersarejustabig-gerversionofthemselvesIttakesaverylongtimetofindoutwhoyouareasaperformerandIamstilltryingtofigurethatoutformyselfCF AreyoualdquomagicianrdquoorldquoillusionistrdquoJD AnillusionistIllusionistsarestillmagiciansbuttheyareknownforperformingwithbigpropsUsuallymostyoungmagiciansperformsleightofhandmagicorcloseupmagicbutIalwayshadapassionforperformingil-lusionsIstartedperformingillusionsatage11andhavenotlookedbackCFHowdidyoulandtheUn-ScriptedTheatergigJD Iwasontourwithashowcalled

PuppetsofImpulsethatranthroughAprilandoneofourstopswastheUn-ScriptedTheaterOneoftheownersClayRobesonwantedmetoheadlinethereandsoIdidIhaveperformedatmanytheatersallacrosstheBayAreaandIhopetoonedayhavemyownfullshowinLasVegasCFWheredoyouseeyourselfin10yearsJDDoingmagicfull-timeeithertouringorplayingatonevenueforanextendedperiodoftimeIwillkeepworkinguntilmagicbecomesmyfull-timeprofessionIwillspendhoursadayworkingonmyshowbecausewithrepetitioncomesagreatendproductIamlookingtoputamodernspinonthisclassicart JackrsquosmomKimsaidldquoWeareveryproudofhimheshowssuchconfidenceHersquosalwaysshowingusnewthingsHehassuchadrivetosucceedandIadmirethatrdquo ForinquiriesaboutshowsemailJackatjackalexandermagicgmailcomYoucanwatchhimonYouTubebysearchingldquoJackAlexanderTeenMagi-cianrdquo

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 33

How Often should I Change my Oil

By the Haginrsquos Staff

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Includes 5 quarts of standard chevron oil Replace oil filter and oil filter gasket Top off under hood fluids Check tire pressure and reset maintenance light Complimentary Visual Vehicle Inspection

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Howoftenshouldtheoilbechangedinyourvehiclersquosenginendash3000miles5000miles15000milesManufacturershaverecommendedserviceintervalsthatrangefrom3000to15000milesSomemanufacturersuseanoillifesystemthatdisplaysldquooilliferemainingrdquoWebelieveinfol-lowingthemanufacturerrecommen-dationsasaguidelinebutalsouseourownexperiencewhenrecommendingserviceintervalsWeareseeingahigh-ernumberofvehicleenginesrunninglowonoiloutofoilorwithoilsludgefromtheseextendedserviceintervals RunninganenginelowonoiloroutofoilmaynotresultinimmediatedamagebutitwillshortenthelifeoftheengineHowmuchitwillshortenthelifeishardtodeterminebecauseofthevariablesinvolvedDependingonwhereyouhaveyouroilchanged

theymayormaynotchecktheoillevelbeforeperformingtheoilchangeAtHaginrsquosautomotivewechecktheoillevelbeforeandafterperformingev-eryoilchangeIfyouroilislowbeforewestartyouroilchangewewillmakeanoteofitonyourrepairorderandrecommendmonitoringoilconsump-tionAlsowebelieveinperformingapreventativemaintenanceinspectionevery3monthsTheCarCareCouncilstillrecommendschangingtheoilandfilterevery3000milesformaximumenginelifeTheCarCareCouncilalsorecommendsperformingamulti-pointinspectionevery3monthsor3000miles FormoreinformationontheCarCareCouncilvehiclemaintenanceguidevisittheirwebsitehttpwwwnxtbookcomnxtbooksmercurycar-careguide

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SupportacausethatprovidesahealthfulqualityoflifeforusallAt-tendtheMuirHeritageLandTrustrsquosFreshAireAffaireGalaOurmuch-anticipatedfundraiserisaneleganteveningunderthestarsinthepearorchardsofJohnMuirrsquosVictorianes-tatewithMasterofCeremoniesDougMcConnellhostofPublicTelevisionrsquosOpenRoadcelebrityguestsandhun-dredsofLandTrustsupportersTo-getherwersquollenjoyspecialtycocktailsandappetizersagourmetdinnerex-travaganzabeautifulmusicbyBobAthaydeandFriendsandliveauc-tionexcitementwithAuctioneerJohnPereira TakeyoursupporttothenextlevelwithanexclusiveVIPpackagewhichincludesatourofJohnMuirrsquosmansionwithDougMcConnellandSuperin-tendentofNationalParkServiceTomLeathermanalongwithpremierpark-ingcocktailsandhorsdrsquooeuvres Since1989TheMuirHeritageLandTrusthasworkedtopreserve

openspacethroughoutContraCostaCountyWithpublicsupporttheLandTrusthaspermanentlyprotectedthou-sandsofacresAlongwithsavinglandweprovidemulti-usehikingtrailsforpublicrecreationonsuchpropertiesasFernandezRanchAcalanesRidgeSkyDutraampGustinRanchThesenaturalareasserveasahometoendangeredwildlifefacilitatehealthywatershedsandareusedbythecommunityasasourceofexerciseandescapefromthehustleandbustleofcityandsuburbanlife DespitethesuccessoftheMuirHeritageLandTrustthereisstillalongroadaheadWillyousupportusinpro-tectingourlocalwildlandsIfsojoinusatourupcomingannualgalaTheFreshAireAffairetoshowsupportforyourland Purchaseyourticketstodayorbe-comeasponsorbycalling(925)228-5640orgoingonlineatwwwmuirher-itagelandtrustorgfreshaireaffairehtm

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TheContraCostaHumaneSocietyoffersthesetipsforpreventingheatstrokedehydrationandshallowbreathinginpets1) KeepbowlsofwateraccessiblethroughoutthehouseandyardChoosebowlsthatarenotheatconducivesuchasplastic2)UNDERNOCIRCUMANSTANCESshouldyouleaveyouranimalinacarTemperaturesinsidetakelessthanfiveminutestoreachalethal150degreesormorewhetherornotthewindowsarecracked3)ProvideshelterConsideraninsulateddoghouseorshadystructure4)KeepanimalscalmExerciseinhottemperaturescanelevatetheriskofheatstrokeanddehydration5)ClosehouseblindsdrapesandwindowsFOR DOGSDogscannotcoolthemselvesbysweatingTheirsweatglandsareintheirnoseandonthepadsoftheirfeetandpantingisnotenough1)Setupachildrsquospoolorpurchaseabedthatcontainswateroragel-likematerialthatkeepsitcool2)CheckpavementbeforewalkingdogsIfitrsquostoohotitandcanburnthepadsoftheirfeetConsiderputtingkidrsquosnon-slipsocksontheirfeetandlimitwalkstoearlymorningorcoolereveninghours3)Protectshort-haireddogswithpetsunscreenwhereitcanrsquotbelickedoffandmakesureitissafetoingest4)Dog-coolingproductscanbefoundontheInternetFOR CATSCatsgetwarmestontheirbelliespadsoftheirpawsarmpitsoutsidetheirearsandchins1) CreateacoolandquietretreatandlineitwithaterryclothorcottontowelAcoldpackinsideasockunderthebeddingdamptowelsorafrozenplasticmilkjugworkaswell2)BrushyourcatdailyMattedfurdoesnotallowairflowandcanraiseacatrsquostemperatureSymptomsofheatstrokeanddehydrationincludeagitationpantingheavilyvomitingandstag-geringIfyounoticethesesymptomsorsuspecttroublecontactyourvetrsquosofficeimmediatelyFormoreinformationaboutContraCostaHumaneSocietyvisitwwwcchumaneorgFacebookorcallusat925-279-2247

Keeping Pets Cool

You scream I scream

Lakes amp Beaches

The Olde San Francisco Creamery 1370LocustStWalnutCreekEnjoylunchanddinneritemsbutbestofallchallengeyourfriendstofinishtheldquoKitchenSinkrdquoThisgiganticsundaeisservedinaspeciallymadesinkwithupto8flavors8toppingsandmoundsofwhippedcreamItservesone(ifyoudare)uptosixpeopleCheckoutthepicturesofallthewinnersoftheldquoKitchenSinkChal-lengerdquoincludingManvsFoodrsquosAdamRichman

Coldstone Creamery60CrescentDrPleasantHillserveseverythingfromuniqueicecreamcreationstosmoothiescakesandshakesEnjoyfrozenyogurtHotforCookieandevenSinlessSmoothies

CREAM 2399TelegraphAveBerkeley(CREAMstandsforCookiesRuleEverythingAroundMe)ThespecialtyatthistinyshoplocatedneartheCalcampusis$2icecreamsandwichesmadewithfreshbakedcookiesVeganandglutenfreeitemsalsoavailableACREAMiscomingsoontoNorthMainStreetinWalnutCreek

Fentonrsquos Creamery4226PiedmontAveOaklandTheyofferafulldiner-stylemenuinadditiontoicecreambythescoopandsundaesFentonrsquosoffersanArcticTourforchildren6andupMosttourslastahalf-hourandincludeavisitintotheicecreamproductionroomtoseeicecreambe-ingmadefirst-handThisisfollowedbyavisittotheirblastfreezerwherearctictemperaturesexistThereareseveraltouroptionsthatincludefoodandicecreamGreatforaparty

Gelateria Naia2106ShattuckAveBerkeleyYoursquolllovethevastarrayofscrumptioushand-madeall-naturalItaliangelatiandsorbettiThegelatiaremadeonlywithrBGH-freemilkandthesorbettiwithfreshripelocalseasonalfruit

Loardrsquos Ice Cream 3080ElCerritoPlazaElCerritoLoardrsquosicecreamparlorshavebeenaBayAreafavoritesincethefirstoneopenedin1950Theyrsquoreasmallchainbutfeelmorelikeamom-and-popstoreTheyserveover40flavorsofrichandcreamyicecreamaswellassorbetsherbetandalsquolitersquoversionoftheiricecream

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tildenrsquos Lake anzaLakeAnzaRoadoffCentralParkDriveBerkeleyisafavoritegetawayItssandybeachisopentothesunandshelteredfromthewindwithlifeguardspostedduringtheswimseasonThereisashallowwadingsectionneartheshoreadeep-waterplayareaandalapswimPicnicgroundsarelocatednearbyThereisabeachaccessfeetotheswimareathathaschangingroomsTheLakeAnzaBeachCafeacutesellsdrinkshotdogsicecreamandthetypicalbeachfare

Del Valle Regional Park 7000DelValleRoadLivermoreDelValleislikealakesideresortonly10milessouthofLivermoreThecenterpieceoftheparkisalake5mileslongwithallkindsofwater-orientedrecreationTheparkofferstwoswimmingbeacheswithlifeguardsondutyduringpostedperiodsThepublicmayrentmotorboatspatioboatspedalboatskayaksandcanoes

shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation area2500StanleyBoul-evardPleasantonAhavenforswimmingandfishingthisloca-tionisonlyamilefromdowntownPleasantonTheswimmingbeachhasabathhouseandrefreshmentstandsandlifeguardsareondutyduringthesummermonthsTroutandcatfishareplantedweeklyandanglerscanalsotryforbluegillandblackbassVisitorsmaylaunchtheirownboatssizelimitis17feetandonlyelectricmotorsareallowedBoatrentalsarealsoavail-able

Lake temescal Regional Recreation areanexttothejunc-tionofhighways24and13on6500Broadwayand6502BroadwayTerraceOaklandTemescalispopularforswimmingfishingsunbathinghikingbikingandpicnickingTheswimareaisopenspringthroughfallwithlifeguardsondutyduringpostedperiodsDogsarenotallowedinthelakeoronthebeachTherearevendingmachineswithdrinksandsnackslocatedatthebeachhouse

Crown Memorial state Beach EighthStreetandOtisDriveAlamedaTheshowpieceoftheparkisits25-milebeachwithsanddunesborderingabicycletrailThewateriswarmandshallowSwimmingispermittedduringparkhoursyear-roundNolifeguardsareondutyCrownBeachispopularwithwind-surfersandkiteboardersRentalequipmentandlessonsareavailableduringthesummerasarepicnickingandfishingCrabCoveVisitorCenterlocatedwithinCrownBeachhousesa800-gallonaquariumandcontainsinteractiveexhibitsonthefloraandfaunaofSanFranciscoTheparkhostsfreeconcertsandoutdoormoviesalongwithotherevents

China Camp Beach China Camp state Park101PeacockGapTrailSanRafaelSanPabloBayrsquostranquilwatersmakethebeachagreatplaceforwadingswimmingorsplashingVisi-torscanenjoywildlifemountainbikinghikingpicnickinghorsebackridingswimmingkayakingandwindsurfingInitiallythebeachwasestablishedasafishingcampforChinesework-ersatanearbydairyranchtoearnextramoneybutitgrewintoatownof500residentssupportedgeneralstoresandevenabarbershopYoucanlearnmorebyvisitingthemuseumatChinaCampVillageAdescendantofthepioneeringfisher-menoperatesasnackshopopenonweekendsFoodbever-agesandicecreamareavailable

Visit wwwebparksorg for more information about the parks

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 35

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WellitseemstheanswerisyesnoandmaybeAsoftodaywhenIwritethisJuly172013theonlydelayisforemployersthathave50ormoreemployeesTheindividualmandateisstillinplaceBelowisasneakpeakatwhatiscomingforthosenotcoveredbyanemployerplan ThereareanumberofchangestakingplaceonJanuary12014whichaffectindividualsandfamiliesbullMedicalhistorywillnolongerbecon-sideredonecannolongerbedeniedorratedahigherpremiumduetocurrenthealthstatusbullCoveragemandateallUScitizenswillberequiredtomaintaincoverageorfaceapenalty(thereareexceptions)bullExchangesCoveredCaliforniaisthenewmarketplaceandwillbeoneplacetopurchasemedicalinsurance(wwwcoveredcacom) TheexchangeisslatedtobeopeninOctoberandpolicieswillbeeffective112014bullFinancialassistancewillbeavailableforthosethatmeetcertainincomerequirementsanddonothaveafford-ablecoveragethroughtheiremployer

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policiesthatareintheexchange Itseemstomethebestnewsisthatpre-existingconditionswillnolongerbeafactorForthosethatareonCO-BRAhaveanindividualplanthathasahealthrelatedadditionalpremiumratingorwerepreviouslydeclineditwouldbewisetocontactyouragentforareviewWewillbehelpingclientsdetermineifthecurrentcoverageisthebestoriftherewillbenewmoreviableoptions Thereisstillquiteabitthatwillbedeterminedguidelinestobedeci-pheredandrulestobeimplementedaswedrawcloserto2014FeelfreetogivemeacallIwouldbehappytoprovideareview ColleenCallahanInsuranceServicesislocated140GregoryLaneSuite170inPleasantHillShecanbereachedat925-363-5433

Health Care Reform -Is it Delayed

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RehabCare Therapy Services one of the nationrsquos leading providers of outpatient services has

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Community announcementsBark For LifeDogloversareinvitedtoldquotakeabiteoutofcancerrdquoatthethirdannualBarkforLifeofPleasantHillThiscancer-fightingfundraiserwillbeheld9am - noon Sat August 3atthePHCityHallgazeboparkDogsareimportantcaregiversformanycancerpatientsandthisisawaytohonorthemwhileraisingmoneyfortheAmericanCancerSocietyAttheBarkpeoplewalktheirdogsonaleasharoundasmalltrackwhilespecialeventsareheldfordogsandtheirmasterswithprizesforthewinningdogsandagoodiebagforeachTheBarkForLifeisanexten-sionofthePeasantHillRelayForLifewhichwasheldonJune1and2Theeventraised$55000anddonationswillbetakenthroughAugust31Tosup-porttheBarkregisteryourdogfor$25andthensolicitdonationsfromyourdog-lovingfamilyandfriendsFormoreinformationandtoregistergotowwwrelayforlifeorgbarkpleasanthillcaOrcall925-944-4898ore-mailtolmasseoyahoocom

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National Night Out Passing the torch NationalNightOutisanationwidecelebrationofthepartnershipbetweenlo-calcommunitiesandtheirpolicedepartmentsHeldannuallyacrossthecountryonthefirstTuesdayeveninginAugustNationalNightOutgivescitizensandpoliceofficersthechancetointeractinarelaxedatmos-pheretocelebrateaccomplishmentsandworkingtogethertofightcrime ThePleasantHillcommunityisinvitedtoenjoyfoodandfunfortheir6th annualNationalNightOutTues-dayAugust6from6to8pmattheCityHalllawn(100GregoryLaneoffContraCostaBlvdPleasantHill) ThisyearrsquoseventwillincludeaPleas-antHillPolicecarAMRambulanceandaCCFDfiretruckforfamiliesandkidstoexplore Freehamburgershotdogsicecreamfacepaintingbouncehouse andaninformationalboothwillalsobeavail-ableAlongwithPHPDpersonnelPoliceExplorers(partofScoutingProgram)will

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On the evening after the Asiana Airlines crash a group of Chinese exchange students on the flight were scheduled for a two-night stay at the Mar-tinez Best Western PLUS John Muir Inn They arrived after leaving the hospital com-pletely shaken and with no luggage clean clothes or any personal necessities I want to thank my friends who after a couple phone calls quickly came through with donations of clothing amp toiletries for the students and their chaperones and Kinderrsquos BBQ in Martinez for the sandwiches to feed them all The group was very gracious and appreciative of the comfort you offered and for the kindness and profes-sionalism of the Best Western PLUS John Muir Inn staff Our hearts go out to the students and their families for the loss of their friends and we wish them well in their recovery from the tragic accident~ Reba Bower

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Ourlocalrealestatemarketisfinallyshowingsignsofcool-ingdownasweentertheheartofthesummerseasonOfcourselikegrabbingafryingpanwithyourbarehandthatwasonastoveatlowheatasopposedtoonethatwasonathighheatldquocoolerrdquoisarelativetermProp-ertiesareinmostcasesstillsellingwithmultipleoffersforoveraskingpricebutjustnotwithasmanyoffersorforasmuchoverasking Thereasonsforthiscoolingarenumer-ousandarethesubjectofgreatdebateamongindustryprofessionalsbutherearemytopthreecandidatesinnoparticularorderIncreasing Inventory Allyearlongthenumberonecom-mentheardaroundtheRealtorwatercoolerhasbeenldquoIwishthereweremorehomestosellTherersquosjustnothingoutthereformybuyersrdquoConsiderthatwishofficiallygrant-edInJanuaryofthisyeartheinventoryofdetachedhomesforsalewas55lowerthantheyearpriorTownhomeinventorywasdownbyastaggering78inFebruaryByMaythenumberofdetachedhomesforsalehadrisentojust31fewerthantheyearpriorInJunewesawitshiftallthewaytoa7increasecomparedtoJune2012 TheincreasedinventoryiscomingfromavarietyofsourcesbuttraditionalsellersaretheprimarysourceHomeownerswhohavebeenbegrudginglywaitingyearsforvaluestoimprovearejumpingatthechancetotakeadvantageoftheirnewfoundequityAlsoaddingtotheinventoryare

distressedsalesthatwereacquiredbyinves-torsearlierintheyearthatarenowreadyformarketwiththeirimprovementscompletedSticker Shock Highersalespricesandrisingmort-gageinterestrateshavepushedmortgagepaymentsupmarkedlysignificantlyreducingthetypicalhomeshopperrsquosbuyingpowerMostbuyersarenowfacedwiththeprospectofeitherswallowingapaymentthatputsanalarmingdentintheirmonthlybudgetorloweringtheirhousingstandardsAddtothattheemotionaltraumaofhavingbeenbeatenoutinadozenormorebiddingwarsoverthepastseveralmonthsandtheeaseandhigherbang-for-your-monthly-buckfactorthatrentingprovidesisprovingtoomuchtoresistDisneyland WellmaybewecanrsquotpinitonDis-neylandspecificallybuttheimpactofthesummervacationseasonontherealestatemarketisnottobeunderestimatedThistimeofyearbothbuyersandtheirRealtorsaresimplyoutoftownorbusyenjoyingalloftheactivitiessummerhastoofferJustlookaroundyourworkplaceoryourcircleoffriendsandyoursquolllikelyfindthat10-20areoutoftownatthemomentAndalthoughweRealtorsareabletokeepmanyaspectsofthehomebuyingprocessmovingalongthankstosmartphonesandtabletsmostsimplychoosetoputthehomesearchonthebackburnerinfavorofgivingvaca-tionstheirfullattention Soifyouaresoontobeahome-sellerdonrsquotsetyourexpectationstoohighregard-ingthenumberofoffersandtimeonthemarketExpectalowerlevelofactivityanda

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82 ndash ambassador Meeting -PleasantHillCityHall

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CLASSES ARE FREEFall 2013 Basic Training Class Schedule

Saturday Series Sept 21 28 amp Oct 58am - 130pm City Hall Council Chambers 525 Henrietta St

Tuesday Series Sept 24 amp Oct 1 8 15 226pm - 930pm Animal Services Class Room 4800 Imho Pl

Skills exercises for these CERT Classes will be on Saturday Nov 2nd 8am - 3pm

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CITY OFMARTINEZ

ldquoNot ifBut When a Disaster Strikesrdquo

wwwourcommunityfocuscomPage 8 August 2013

architectural Review CommissionAugust 1 15Small Community Room 5pmContact 671-5209

City CouncilAugust 19Council Chambers 730pmContact 671-5229

Civic action CommissionAugust 7Small Community Room 630pmContact 671-5229

Education CommissionAugust 28Large Community Room 7pmContact 671-5229

Planning CommissionAugust 13 27Council Chambers 730pmContact 671-5209

all meetings take place at City Hall 100 gregory Lane Pleasant Hill

City Calendar of Events

For Confirmation Visit wwwcipleasant-hillcaus

PLEasaNt HILL CItY BuZZMayorrsquos Message

Michael G Harris OD Mayor City of Pleasant HillRodgers Ranch Pleasant Hillrsquos Historic Treasure RodgersRanchisPleas-antHillrsquosoldestlandmarkOncepartofaMexicanlandgranttheoriginal149-acrepropertywasbuiltbyDrHiramSmithin1866andsoldtoPatrickandMaryRodgersin1868 PatrickrsquosbrotherEdwardpur-chasedtheadjacent137acresaportionwasdeededtotheschooldistrictanditbecamethelocationforthefirstPleasantHillschoolBuiltin1920thePleasantHillSchoolstillstandsandhasgonethroughvariousincarnationsasthePleasantHillPoliceDepartmentOnstageTheatrePleasantHillHis-toricalSocietyandapopularmeetingplaceforthecommunity In1915RolloHoughapartnerintheLutherBurbankCompanyfoundthesoilatRodgersRanchtobethebestinthecountyandwantedtodevelopademonstrationfarmbuthisinves-torsdidnotcomethroughIn1926theranchwassoldtoJohnandMariaCalleriwhofarmedthelanduntil1937whenAliceandEarleHobartpur-chasedthepropertyAlicewasfascinat-edwithAsiancultureandincorporatedWesternandEasterndesignswhentheybuiltahousebehindtheexistingfarmhousesubsequentlyfeaturedinSunsetmagazinein1939 Theranchwassoldin1942toan

EastBaydoctorDrKahoDailyandhiswifeHelenIn1978theDailyssoldtheranchtoBobMcAdamJrwhosoldittoDavidonHomesforresiden-tialdevelopmentThePleasantHillHistoricalSocietytookactiontohavethepropertydeededtothecityasdedi-catedparklandsoitcouldbeprotectedandrestored In1987thecitycouncilapprovedtheDavidonhousingdevelopmentandrecommendeddevelopingthededi-catedparklandintoaheritageparkThepropertywaspassedtothePleas-antHillRecreationandParkDistrictandin1991theFriendsofRodgersRanch(FORR)wasformedAfteralotofresearchandhardworkthesitewaslistedontheNationalRegisterofHistoricPlaces FORRcontinuestoworktopre-serveandmaintaintheRodgersRanchHeritageCenterandraisefundstorebuildthewheatbarnwhichcouldbeusedformeetingsclassesdisplaysoflocalcraftsandartandsmallfunc-tionsTheenclosedgranarycouldbecomeanopenstagewithaninstruc-tionalgardenareabuiltbehindthebarn TheFriendsofRodgersRanchstrivestoeducatethecommunityaboutthehistoryofPleasantHillandthesurroundingareaaswellaspromotenatureandgardeningprogramforadultsandchildrenFORRislookingforvolunteerstohelpinitsongoingef-fortstopreserveandupgradeRodgersRanchandmaintainitsimportantplace

City News

inPleasantHillhistoryIfyoursquodliketojoininthisworthyeffortpleasecontactFORRatrodgersranchyahoocomor925-937-3677BecomeamemberofFORRasIdidandyoursquollbecomepart

ofPleasantHillrsquosrichhistoryanditsexcitingfuture MysincerethankstoDeniseKoroslevforprovidingtheinformationinthiscolumn

Preserving Historical and Cultural Landmarks AttheJuly1PleasantHillCityCouncilmeetingissuesrelatingtopreservinghistoricalandculturallandmarkswithinthecityofPleasantHillwerediscussedBothMayorHarrisandViceMayorWeir(aboardmemberofthePleasantHillHistoricalSociety)areinterestedinseekingthepublicrsquosinputonthesubjectofrecognizingandprotectingculturalresourcesandlandmarksinPleasantHillin-cludingthepossibleformationofaculturalcommissionRodgersRanchMangi-niFarmandtheOldSchoolHouseonOakParkBoulevardwerementionedforconservation CouncilmemberWeirreferencedtheoutcryoverthedemolitionoftheDomeTheatreandcommentedldquoThelessonIlearnedwasIthinkweneedtodoabetterjobofmakingsureweidentifyplacesfeaturesandbuildingsthataresignificanttothefolksofPleasantHillThiscommissionisagoodwaytostartthatprocessWhatMichaelandIareproposingisthatthepublichaveanopportu-nitytotelluswhattheythinkandwhatisimportanttothemrdquo CouncilmemberDurantwassympatheticandsaidldquoIabsolutelysupportustryingtodowhatwecantofacilitatepreservingthehistoryofthecitymak-ingsurethatwehaveaculturalandhistoricalresourcecommissionandwork-ingwiththeRecandParkDistrictrdquoByconsensusthecitycouncilsupportedtheideathattheplanningcommissionholdpublicworkshopsinthenearfutureandreportbacktothecouncilwithrecommendationsbasedonpublicopinionbytheendoftheyear

New Contract for Crossing guards DidyouknowtheCityofPleasantHillfundstheservicesofcrossingguardsSince1995thecityhasenteredintocontractagreementswithvariousvendorsThelastcrossingguardcontractexpiredattheconclusionofthe2012-2013schoolyearandthecityhasenteredintoanewone-yearcontractwithACMS(AllCityManagementServices)DuringtheschoolyearcrossingguardsareusedatninelocationsinPleasantHilltoensurethesafetyofchildrenwalkingtoandfromschoolThevendorcoordinatesrecruitmenttrainingselec-tionbackgroundcheckssubstitutespayrollandotherdetailsCitystaffsolicitedproposalsfromothercrossingguardservicesanditwasdeter-minedthatACMSofferedthebestrate GuardsarepresentforatotaloftwohoursinthemorningandtwohoursintheafternoonTheprojectedcostforthecrossingguardprogramis$90720forthe2013-2014fiscalandschoolyearThisisbaseduponanticipatednumberofdaysintheschoolyearandhoursrequiredforcrossingguardoperationsFundingisavailableintheTrafficSafetyFund(Fund11)DuetobudgetconstraintsMDUSDisunabletoallocatefundingtothecrossingguardprogram

4th of July 5K Recap AccordingtoAllenVinson4thofJulyCommissionPresidenttherewere528runnersregisteredforthe5Kand37kidsforthe100yarddashforatotalof566participantsOver$14000wasraisedfromtheregistrationnetproceedsandwillbedonatedtoPleasantHillschoolsasdesignatedbyeachrunnerwhentheyregistered CommissionPresidentVinsonsaidldquoIwanttothankallthemembersofthePleasantHillFourthofJulyCommissionfortheirtirelessworkthroughouttheyeartomakethisyearrsquoseventsuccessfulIalsowanttothankallofthecontributorswhofundedtheeventandallofthevolunteerswhoworkedonthe4thtomakethisoneofthehighestattendedFourthofJulyeventseverheldinPleasantHillrdquo

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 9

MaRtINEZ CItY BuZZ

City Calendar of Events

SoonafterIwaselectedtotheMartinezCityCouncilin1996Ibeganworkingwithmyfellowcouncilmembersonlong-termsolu-tionstotherebuildingandenhancementoftheMartinezMarinaandWaterfrontEveryyearforthelastelevenyearsIhavereportedonthemarinarsquosprogressandourimmediateimprovementplansduringmyannualstateofthecityaddressUnfor-tunatelyeachandeveryyearthoseplansthatIreportonarenotachievedYearafteryearwecontinuetostruggletopulltheMartinezMarinaoutofthemudandsiltationthatisconstantlydepositedinourharbor Wehavemadesomeincrementalprogressovertheyearswiththeremovaloftheolddecrepidferrypierinstalla-tionoftwonewlaunchrampsandtheconstructionoftheplazaandsheetpileinfrontofandadjacenttotheharbormastersofficeButyearafteryearouref-fortstoworkwiththeStateDepartmentofBoatingandWaterways(DBAW)andtheprivateinvestmentsectorcontinuallycomesupshort Therootoftheproblemistwo-foldThefirstisthattheMartinezMarinawasbuiltin1960andneedstobereplacedjustlikeanywoodenstructurethathasbeensittinginsaltywaterforover50yearsTheothermajorproblemisthatthecityhasadebttothestateof$41milliononthedeterioratingmarinaThisislikehavinganoldfullydepreciatedvehiclethatneedsthousandsofdollarsofrepairs

andabankloanthatwilltakeyearstopayoff Whydowehavesuchalargedebtonamarinathatisneartheendofitsuse-fulllifeHasnrsquotthecitykeptupwithitsfinancialobligationstoDBAWHasthisimportantcityassetbeenmismanagedInshorttheMartinezMarinahasbeeninfinancialstresswithhugemaintenancecostssinceitwasfirstunderconstructioninthe1960rsquosIthasneverbeenself-sus-tainingletalonemadeaprofitfromitsoperationsandforover50yearspreviouscitycouncilshavestruggledwithfindingsolutionstothesustainabilityoftheMar-tinezMarinaandWaterfront In1964theCityofMartineztheStateLandsCommissionandtheDepart-mentofParksampRecreationDivisionofSmallCraftHarborsenteredintoaMemoofUnderstanding(MOU)tocreateaCity-StateCommitteethatwaschargedwithoverseeingthedevelopmentmain-tenanceandleasingoftheMartinezMa-rinaThiscollaborativedecision-makingbodyhasnotmetfordecadesandourre-lationshipwiththestatehasbecomeoneoflenderanddebtornotpartnerswork-ingtowardthefinancialandcommunitysuccessoftheMartinezWaterfront TothatendrepresentativesofthecityincludingthecitymanagerCouncilMemberMenesiniandmyselfrecentlymetinSacramentowithStateSenatorLoisWolkandTomiVandeBrookethedistrictdirectorforassemblymemberSusanBonillainanefforttobringalltheinterestedpartiestogethertofindsolu-tionsforthefutureofasuccessfulMarti-nezMarinaBothSenatorWolkandAs-semblyMemberBonillarsquosofficeacknowl-

Mayorrsquos MessageRob Schroder Mayor of Martinez

All City Meetings at City Hall 525 Henrietta Street Unless Otherwise Indicated For Confirmation Visit wwwcityofmartinezorg

City News

City Council MeetingAugust 7 21630-11pmContact 925-372-3500

Design Review MeetingAugust 14 283-5pmContact 925-372-3500

Planning Commission MeetingAugust 13 277-11pmContact 925-372-3500

Zoning administrator MeetingAugust 7 213-5pmContact 925-372-3500

Main street Martinez Won LastMayBenjaminMooreannounceditscommitmenttorepaint20MainStreetsacrosstheUSandCanada--aprogramtheycallldquoMainStreetMattersrdquoThecontestaskedresidentswhytheythoughttheirMainStreetwasdeservingofaprofessionalexteriorpaintjobandresidentsofthenominat-edcitieshadachancetovotefortheirtownonlineoncedailythroughJune30ItwasannouncedonJuly8thatMartinezwasoneof20townschosentohavethreeblocksofthedowntownrepaintedwithBenjaminMoorepaints ThissocialmediacontestwasbroughttotheattentionofMainStreetMartinezExecutiveDirectorLeannePetersonbyPublicWorksDirectorDaveScolaandPetersonworkedtopromotethecontestusingavarietyofoutletsincludingcreatingatwo-minuteYouTubevideotopromotethecon-testandinspirethecitizenstovoteforMartinez AttheJuly10citycouncilmeetingPetersonsaidldquoItwasasocialmediacon-testsoeveryonehadtopostandtweettospreadthenewsandMartinezdefi-nitelysteppeduptothechallengerdquoAlthoughshedoesnotknowyetwhatbuild-ingsonMainStreetwillbepaintedandinwhatcolorsshedidsayldquoWeareputtingtogetherabroad-basedcommunitycommitteetoworkwiththelocalBenjaminMooreteamandmakedeterminationsWeshouldcelebratetheheckoutofthisandmaybehaveapartyrdquo OverthenextyearMainStreetMartinezwillreceivetheassistanceofcolorconsultantslocalpaintdistributersandpaintingcontractorsallatnocosttoMarti-nezorthedowntownpropertyowners

take the Martinez Community Policing survey In2011theMartinezPoliceDepartmentintroducedtheNeighborhoodPolic-ingArea(NPA)initiativeThisapproachcallsforapoliceofficertoberesponsibleforaspecificgeographicareaofthecityknownasaneighborhoodpolicingareaorNPAThereare24NPAsYourspecificareaandpoliceofficercanbefoundonthepolicepageofthecityrsquoswebsiteundertheNPAtab Thefocusofthepolicedepartmenthasbeenoncustomerserviceanddevel-opingrelationshipsWebelievethecommunityhasthebestinsightonhowtosolveneighborhoodproblemsandweaskthatyoutakethetwelve-questionCommuni-tyPolicingSurveytoensurethatthecommunityrsquosprioritiesarereflectedinourgoalsandobjectivesTheresultswillbepresentedatpublicmeetingsuponcompletionofthesurveyperiodAdditionallypleaseencourageyourfriendsfamilyneighborssocialclubscivicclubsandmembersofyourchurchtogoonlineandcompletethissurvey ThesurveycanbeaccessedthroughSeptember16ontheCityofMartinezwebsiteFacebookpageorbygoingtohttpwwwsurveymonkeycomsMarti-nezPolice

New Home for FamilyFest AtarecentcitycouncilmeetingJayBedecarreofBayAreaFestivalsan-nouncedthefirstldquoFamilyFestrdquoinMartinezonLaborDayWeekendatWaterfrontParkThealcohol-freeeventwillbegearedforkidstwototwelveyearsoldTheeventincludestwostagesforperformancesridesbouncerskidartandfacepaintingalongwithlotsoffoodvendorsTheeventwillrunfrom10am-6pmeachdayldquoThisisjustanexampleofwhatMartinezneedsaconsistentfamilyevent--acombinationofadultactivitiesandchildrenrsquosactivitiesThepopulationofMartinezispredominantlyyoungfamilieswithchildrenandthistiesinwiththethemeofourcommunityrdquosaidCouncilmemberAnaMarieAvilaFariasFamilyFestadmissionisonly$5perpersonwithacanoffoodfortheFoodBankofContraCostaandSo-lanoor$6withoutacannedfooddonationBabiesunder24monthsandseniors65+arefree

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edgedtheurgencyoftheconditionsatthemarinaandagreedtospearheadtheseeffortsandhelpusfacilitatesolutionsTimeisourenemyandeverydaymeans

moresiltationanddeteriorationThiscouldbeourlastchancetofindandinsti-tutethere-birthoftheMartinezMarinaandWaterfrontasweknowit

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A 1-12 hour guided walking tour throughHistoric Downtown Martinez to discoverthe hidden past little known haunting

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Sept 28 amp 29 201310am-5pm on Main St

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Read My Mindcopy Book Reviews by Michael G Harris OD

ldquothe supremesrdquo (and I donrsquot mean Diana Ross) TheSupremeshavealwaysbeenoneofmyfavoritegroupsInthiscaseImeantheonesthatsitontheSupremeCourtnotthesinginggroup(AlthoughIrsquoveheardthatsomeofthoseontheCourthavemightyfinevoices)ThreerecentbestsellersaboutourhighestcourtcaughtmyeyeEachhassomethingtoofferthoseinterestedintheSupremeCourtandthosewhoserveonit JusticeSoniaSotomayoristhefirstHis-panicandthethirdwomantobeappointedtotheUnitedStatesSupremeCourtInhermemoirMyBelovedWorldSotomayortracesthehistoryofherfamilyandhermeteoricrisefromtheprojectsoftheBronxinNewYorktothehallowedhallsofWash-ingtonDCThroughsheerdeterminationshemanagedtoovercomethechallengesofjuvenilediabetesandotherobstaclestobe-comethefirstinherfamilytogotocollege ShethengoesontoabrilliantcareerinlawculminatinginherappointmenttotheSupremeCourtHermemoirconcentrates

onherimmigrantfamilyfromPuertoRicoandthetightbondshehadwithallherrelativesWhileIfoundherldquoragstorichesrdquostorystimulat-ingandheartwarmingIwasdisappointedthatthestoryendedwithherappointmenttotheSupremeCourtin2009anddidnrsquotdiscussherworkontheCourt FormerJusticeSandraDayOrsquoConnorthefirstwomanappointedtotheSupremeCourtprovidesadifferentinsightintothecourtinherbookOutofOrderStoriesfromtheHistoryoftheSupremeCourtOrsquoConnorcalledherbookOutofOrderbecauseldquoMostpeopleknowtheCourtonlyasitexistsbetweenthebangsofthegavelwhentheCourtcomestoordertohearargumentsandgiveopinionsButthestoriesoftheCourtandtheJusticesthatcomefromthelsquooutoforderrsquomomentsaddtotherichnessoftheCourtasbothabranchofourgovern-

mentandahumaninstitutionrdquo WelearnnuggetsaboutsomeoftheseminalcasestheCourtdecidedandsomeofthegiantsinitshistoryTheearlyhistoryoftheCourt

isparticularlyinterestingTheearlyJusticesactuallyldquorodethecircuitrdquoTheytraveledbyhorsebackandwagonstodifferentcitiestohearandruleoncases WhileIenjoyedsomeofthestoriesIwasdisappointedthatthebookhadonly165pagesoforiginaltextwithanappendixofTheDeclarationofIndependenceandtheConstitutionIrsquomsurethereismuchmoretotellabouttheCourtrsquoshistoryandthemanycharactersthatoccupieditschambersAndIdidnrsquotneedalmosthalfthebooktakenupwithhistoricaldocumentseasilyavailableonline MydisappointmentswiththosetwobookswereovercomebyJeffreyToobinrsquos

latestbookontheCourtTheOathTheObamaWhiteHouseandtheSupremeCourtToobinisarecognizedexpertontheCourtasyoumightknowfromhisprize-winningbookTheNineThesubstanceandcontroversythatweremissingintheSotomayorandOrsquoConnorbooksaremorethanmadeupforinthisldquonoholdsbarredrdquoaccountoftherelationshipbetweentheObamaWhiteHouseandtheRobertsrsquoCourtThetitleandtheconflictstemfromtheirveryfirstencounterwhenRobertsmangledthePresidentialOathofOfficesobadlythatObamahadtotakeitagainthenextdaytomakesurehewaslegallyPresi-dent UnderRobertsrsquoleadershiptheCourtseemstobeinaconstantbattlewiththeObamaadministrationastwodynamicleadersdifferconstantlyonsomanyconsti-tutionalissuesIfyouwanttheinsidescooponourcurrentSupremeCourtToobinrsquosbookwillprovideyouwiththought-provok-inginsightsthatwillhaveyoubeggingformore

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Cilantro SlawTurkey Burgers with Avocado ButterINGREDIENTS

1(12oz)packagecoleslawblend14cupdicedcilantro14cupdicedgreenonionDRESSING12cupoil13cuplimejuice1tbspvinegar2tspsugar

2clovesgarliccrushed1tspsaltandlemonpepper12tspcrushedredpepperDIRECTIONSMixdressingTosswithvegetablesTopwithslicesoflimescucumberandradishes Yield Serves 6 Cups

INGREDIENTS113lbsgroundturkeybreast2clovesgarlicfinelychopped1largeshallotor14redonionfinelychopped2tbspchoppedfreshcilantroleaves2Serranoorjalapentildeopepperseededandfinelychopped2tspgroundcumin1-2tspcayennehotsauceseveraldrops2tspgrillseasoningblendorseasonedsaltAVOCADO BUTTER12cupbutter5tbsplemonjuice2garlicclovesminced12cupmashedripeavocado

2tbspfreshparsleychoppedSalttotasteDIRECTIONS BlendbutteringredientstogetherinfoodprocessorPlaceintocenteroflargesquareofsaranwrapandrollintologshapeClosetightlyandrefrigerate MixallburgeringredientswellanddrizzlepattieswithoilGrillorpanfryuntilfullycookedServeturkeypattiesonsoftbunsslatheredwithavocadobutterandtoppedwithmixedgreenlettuces Avocadobutterwillkeepinrefrig-eratorforafewweeksorthreetofourmonthsinthefreezerItisgreatontopofgrilledfishorchickenaswellYield 4 servings

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Ifyouhavechildrenwhoattendapub-licorcharterschoolyoumayhaveheardaboutthetransitiontothenewCommonCoreStateStandards(CCSS)TheCom-monCoreStateStandardsinitiativewasledbytwonationalorganizationsCouncilofChiefStateSchoolOfficers(CCSSO)andNationalGovernorsAssociation(NGA)inordertoeffectbroadeducationreformeffortintheUnitedStatesEducatorspost-secondaryfacultycurriculumandas-sessmentexpertsandcommunitygroupstonameafewhelpedshapetheneweduca-tionstandards TheCaliforniaStateBoardofEduca-tionadoptedtheCCSSinAugust2010andapproveditonMarch72012Since201045stateshaveadoptedthesamestandardsforEnglishLanguageArts(ELA)andMath(CaliforniahasbeenteachingtheCaliforniaContentStandardsforover10years) WhythetransitionfromCaliforniaStateStandardstoanationalsetofstand-ardsTheideaisthatthestandardsoncelearnedwillpreparestudents--regardlessoflocationorsocio-economicfactors--tobegloballycompetitiveandreadyforcollegeandcareersuccessIdeallyallstudentswillleavehighschoolwiththesamecontentknowledgeandsameskillsetsandentercollegewithouttheneedforremediationForyearsstateshavebeensettingdiffer-entstandardsandassessmentsforwhatstudentsshouldknowandbeabletodoateachgradelevelThenewstandardsareconsistentfromschooltoschoolandstatetostate CCSSisdividedintotwosectionsEnglishLanguageArtsampLiteracyinHis-torySocialStudiesScienceandTechnicalSubjectsandMathematicswhicharebro-kenupbygradelevelsCommonCoredoesnotdictatehowteachersshouldteachal-lowingformorefreedomandflexibilityintheirapproachtoteachingBecausetherearefewerstandardswithCommonCoreteacherscanfocusonteachingindepthkeyskillsandtakemoretimetoteachcoreconceptsandprocedureswellmdashandtogivestudentstheopportunitytomasterthemThestandardsaredesignedtoencour-agehigher-orderthinkingcollaboration

researchandproblemsolvingStudentswillbeexpectedtoreadmoreldquoinformationaltextrdquoaswellasclassicliterature SowhatcanyouexpecttoseethiscomingschoolyearTheMtDiabloSchoolDistrictisinPhase2ofits3-PhasetransitionintoCommonCorePlansincludeadoptingnewmathinstructionalmaterialscontinuingteachertrainingofnewELAandmathframe-workspilotingunitsofstudyandlessonplansbuildingawarenessofnewsciencestandardsandimplementingrecommendationsfromTechnologyAdvisoryCommitteeforclass-roomtechnologyenhancementamongotheritemsItwillalsobethelastyearoftheSTARtestsasthedistricttransitionstotheSmarterBalancedAssessmentsingrades3-8andgrade11Fullimplementa-tionofCCSSandassessmentsisexpectedinthe2014-2015schoolyear BecauseMtDiablohasnotyetadopt-edtextbooksthatalignwiththeCCSSitmayposeachallengeforteachersthisschoolyearMostschoolswillcontinuetousetheHoughton-MifflinlanguageartstextandworkbookswhicharenotentirelyCommonCorefriendlyValhallaPrincipalMarjiCalbecksaidldquoWehavematerialsthatweareusinginLanguageArtstobridgeandsupplementtheHoughtonMifflinandon-goingteachertrainingisbeingpro-videdrdquo TheshifttoCCSSwillincreaserigorininstructionandincludemoreexpositorywritinginmathscienceandsocialstudiesInadditionastrongeremphasiswillbeplacedontheuseoftechnologyanddigitalmediatocollaborateresearchandpresentinformationandstudentswillbeaskedmoreopen-endedquestionstoprovetheirknowledgeandexpertiseonthesubjectmatterbeingtaughtStephanieGiovanettiHiddenValleyElementarysecondgradeteachersaysldquoTeacherswillneedtocreateandfindlessonsthatmatchwiththenewCommonCoreManyofusaretakingworkshopsinthesummerthiswillhelpmebeginmytransitionrdquoGiovanettiisop-timisticthatthenewstandardswillengagelearningldquoIdofeelitaddressesdifferentlearningstylesCommonCoremakeschil-drenthinkmoreforthemselvesYoupose

Keeping up with the Common Core By Jaki Jones

New Principal at aHs By Jaki Jones

OnApril29theMartinezUnifiedSchoolDistrictBoardapprovedtheap-pointmentofTomDoppeasprincipalofAlhambraHighSchoolreplacingNerminFraserwhoresignedlastJuneafterservingtwoyearsDoppepreviouslyservedasAlhambrarsquosviceprincipalduringthe2011-2013schoolyears AsnewprincipalDoppersquosimmedi-ateattentionwillbefocusedonthenewCommonCoreStandardsandtheimpactsoncurriculumandinstructionatthehighschoolldquoThisupcomingyearwewilldevotesignificanttimeduringweeklyprofes-sionaldevelopmentaswellasonminimumstudentdaystobuildtheknowledgeofstaffaroundtheexpectationsofthestandardsthemselvesandstrategiestosuccessfullyteachthemtostudentsrdquohesaid Creatingatechnologyrichenviron-mentisanotherpriorityforthenewprin-cipalTheCommonCoreStateStandardsaredesignedtoprepareallstudentsforlifeinatechnologicalsocietyandplaceanemphasisontechnologicalproficiencyldquoWewillhaveevenmoredevicesoncampusnextyearforourstudentstouseandwewillbetrainingteachersinbestpracticesforusingtechnologyintheclassroomtoenhanceandcomplimentgoodteachingrdquoheadded SuperintendentRamiMuthsupportedtheselectionofDoppeasprincipalandbelieveshisguidanceiswhatAlhambraneedsastheschoolmovesforwardwithimprovementsinitsfacilitiesandthequality

ofprogramsldquoTomisavisionaryleaderwhosincerelyworkstobuildconsensusHeleadsbyexampleandisneverafraidtostandupforthebestinterestsofstudentsItishiscourageandhiswillingnesstobuildrelationshipsthatmakehimanoutstandingleaderfordistrictrdquosaidMuth AlhambraHighSchoolreceivedasix-yearaccreditationwithathree-yearreviewfromtheWesternAssociationofSchoolsandColleges(WASC)inthespringof2011WASCgrantsinstitutionalaccreditationafteracomprehensiveself-studyfollowedbyanon-siteevaluationoftheprogramsandservicesofthetotalinstitutionldquoPartoftheaccreditationincludedamid-termreviewwhichisaone-dayvisitbytheWASCchairthatwilltakeplacethisschoolyearSowewillcontinuetoworkonourschoolgoalswhichcenteraroundclosingtheachieve-mentgapninthgradetransitionandcol-legeandcareerreadinessTheworkwearedoingwithCommonCoreandtechnologywillbeapartofaddressingthosegoalsbutourapproachwillbemulti-facetedrdquocontin-uedDoppe AsprincipalDoppelooksforwardtobeingvisibleatmanyschoolandsport-ingeventsandwillencourageschoolspiritamonghisstaffldquoItisasharedgoalthatmyadministrationteamhastobepresentandinvolvedinextracurricularsandinthecommunityrdquoJoiningPrincipalDoppeinadministrationwillbeVicePrincipalsMichaelDeFransecoandScottDamian

aquestionandtheydiscussanddiscovertheanswersontheirownThehardpartistheyaregoingtohavetobeabletoanswerthequestionlsquowhyrsquoThesenewstandardsexpectsmorein-depthlearningofasubjectmatterasopposedtojustskimmingthesurfacerdquoshecontinued GovernorJerryBrownsignedCalifor-niarsquosnew$963billionbudgetandincludes$125billioninschooldistrictfundingtoprepareforCommonCoreStateStandardsthatmaybeusedforprofessionaldevelop-menttextbookadoptionstechnologyandsuppliesforstudents

SmarterBalancedassessmentswillbeimplementedinthe2014-15schoolyearandwillassessstudentsrsquomasteryoftheCommonCoreParentscanreviewonlinepracticetestsbygoingtowwwsmarter-balancedorgFormoreinformationonCommonCorevisitwwwcorestandardsorgOpponentsofCommonCorehavecreatedawebsitecalledTruthinAmericanEducation

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WithfundsfromtheSafeampSup-portedSchools(S3)GrantCollegeParkisstartinganexcitingnewfreshmanorientationprogramcalledLinkCrewonThursdayAugust22from10am-4pmintheCollegeParkgymTheprogramisforallincomingfreshmanandLinkCrewLeaders LinkCrewempowersincomingfreshmentogetconnectedfromdayonewithclubsotherstudentsandeachotherTrainedstudentleadersconductthefreshmanorientationprogramusinggamesandbreakoutgroupstoshareintheschoolexperienceAlsoeachfresh-manismatchedwithastudentmentorforone-on-onesupportthroughouttheyearCollegeParktrains80ndash100studentleaderseveryyearsothatasfreshmenbecomesophomorestheycanbecomestudentleadersthemselves In2012CollegeParkwasoneofthreeschoolsinMDUSDtoreceivetheSafeampSupportedSchools(S3)Grant

CollegeParkusesfundsfromthisgranttoimprovelearningandachievementbyimprovingoverallschoolclimateInagoodschoolclimatestudentsfeelsafeconnectedandsupportedAlloftheS3programsaredesignedandimplementedthroughcollaborationbetweenstudentsstaffandparents InadditiontoLink CrewcurrentS3programsatCollegeParkincludeChallenge Day -ReducesbullyingandsubstanceusebygivingstudentstoolstobecometrueagentsofchangeintheireverydaylivesoncampusandathomeAjA Project-EmpowersphotographystudentstoexamineandilluminatethethemeofrespectforoneselfandothersStudentscreatemultimediaprojectstosharetheirdiscoverieswiththecampusandcommunityatlargeComment Boxes-ProvidesawaytosafelyandanonymouslyreportcampusconcernsandquestionsAllcommentsarereadandhandledbyqualifiedschoolstaff

HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION 2013Walk-Through Registration is August 21 amp 22 from 3pm - 7pmFreshman Orientation is Friday August 23 from 10am - 12pm

First Day of School is Tuesday August 27

ALHAMBRA HIGH

COLLEGE PARKMonday August 19 freshman parent orientation at 7pm Hear a brief orientation meet Principal Paul Gengler and get a tour of the school This is a great opportunity to get your questions answered prior to walk thru In addition meet the PTSA booster groups and alumni groups

Tuesday August 20 freshman and senior walk thru 9am-1230pm

Wednesday August 21 sophomore and junior walk thru 9am-1230pm

Wednesday August 21 5pm ndash 7pm An all-grades walk-thru for those unable to make it during assigned days and times Families with students scheduled on both days can come on each day or complete walk-thru for both students on Wednesday August 21

Students must attend walk thru to get their student ID and course schedule If students are unavailable on walk thru days they must arrive early on the rst day of school to get their student ID and schedule

Thursday August 22 the freshman orientation program Link Crew 10am-4pm in the College Park gym The program is for all incoming freshman and Link Crew Leaders (junior and senior leadership mentors)

Freshman Student amp Parent BBQ from 4pm - 6pm in the College Park Quad immediately following fresh-man orientation Enjoy food meet your studentrsquos mentor amp connect with other College Park freshman parents Sponsored by Slow Hand BBQ

First day of school for students is Wednesday August 28

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Attention All (teenaged and older) Musicians Actors Vocalists Poets and Songwriters

IntroducingthePERFORMANCE WORKSHOPprogramnewthisfallatVil-lageCenterfortheArtsThePerformanceWorkshopfosterspeer-to-peerencourage-mentandisasupportiveenvironmentforauditionpreparationperformingoriginalmaterialinfrontofotherartistsorsimplytopracticeyourcraftSingersActorsMusi-ciansPoetsWritersinthisclassshouldcomepreparedwiththeirownmaterial(bringsheetmusicbackingtrackifaccompanimentisneeded)Ourinstructor(s)willaddressstagepresencedeliveryandoverallcreativeapproach(Age12+) Call Village Center today at 925-676-8400 to register for the PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP program which begins in September on Tuesday evenings

Also new this fall PIANO STEPS for your 35-6 year old WearenowofferingyoungerstudentsafunandinteractivewaytobeintroducedtomusictheorymusicfundamentalsandpianobasicsTheclassiscalledPIANO STEPSandisopentoallstudentsaged35-6yearsYourlittleonewillexploretheworldofmusicandpianousingtheBIGpianomatparticipantshaveablastldquosteppingrdquooutmelodiesonthefloorpianoCall Village today to register for our fall PIANO STEPS class VillageCenterfortheArtsldquoafriendlyplaceforlearningrdquo925-676-8400

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TheMartinezArtsAssociationishostingthe44thannualArtintheParkonSundayAugust18atSusanaParkinMartinezActivitiesbeginat10amandcontinuethrough5pmEachyearover50artisansandcrafterscomefromallovertheBayAreaandasfarawayasOregonandHawaiitoparticipateinthisexcitingeventArtistsrepresentawidevarietyofmediumsprovidingguests

withanarrayofoptionsAttendeescandinefrommanyfoodboothselectionsandenjoyourwineampbeergardenwhilelisteningtolivemusicprovidedbylocalmusiciansincludingsalsajazzcountryrockamprollandothergreatsounds AllproceedsbenefittheMAArsquosscholarshipfundForfulldetailscontacthttpmartinezartsorgart-in-the-park

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Make the House safe from Quake shakesBy Jim Bonato Pleasant Hill CERT Program Manager

FPHE announces grants

InmyspringarticlesIpresentedthescenarioofalargeearthquakehittingPleasantHilloutlinedaneasyFamilyDisasterPreparednessPlanandidentifiedbasicprovisionsneededforDisasterSup-plyKits(visitwwwourcommunityfocuscomandclickontheldquoColumnsrdquodropdownlisttofindpastsafetyarticles)Thismonthletrsquostakealookathowtoprepareyourhometobetterwithstandthesuddenshakingofalargeearthquake MostofthemajorearthquakeswerememberintheBayAreaconsistedofarollingshakingmotionThe1906earthquakewasaccompaniedbyviolentlateraljoltingmovementsndashtheJuandeFucaplateliterallyslidnorthwardpasttheNorthAmericanplateAllquakesdisplaceobjectswhetheritrsquosahomenotboltedtoitsfoundationorloosearticlesontableswallsandshelvesinsidethehome ItisalwaysprudenttomakesureyourhomeisboltedtoitsfoundationEquallyimportantisreducingaquakersquosshakingeffectbyinstallinghalf-inchtothree-quarter-inchplywoodwallstothestudsin

thecrawlspaceunderthehomeThesearecalledsheerpanels InthehousestoreyourheaviestitemsonlowershelvesorinthelowerkitchencabinetsRememberthosechildprooflatchessomeofusinstalledonourcabinetdoorstopreventthekidsfromopeningthemThesecanbereinstalledtopreventplatesglassesandfoodstufffromfallingtothefloorandbreaking Allwall-hungpicturesandmirrorsshouldbeattachedwithsecurityhangersTallfurnitureshouldbesecuredtowallstudstopreventthoseitemsfromtippingoverTelevisionsandstereoequipmentcanbesecuredwithindustrialvelcroThesefastenersaresecuredtothebackofthefurnitureandequipmentLoosecurioscanbemademoresecurebyaffix-ingmuseumputtytotheirbaseAlltheseinexpensiveitemscanbepurchasedatlocalhardwarestores InthegaragelooktoseethatthewaterheaterisstrappedtothestudswithplumberrsquostapeandlagboltsthegassupplylinetotheheatershouldbeflexibleCheck

TheFoundationforPleasantHillEducation(FPHE)isproudtoannouncethatinMay2013itawarded$38000ingrantstotheelevenpublicschoolsinPleasantHillSince2009FPHEhasawarded$158000totheschoolsintheCollegeParkHighSchoolfeederpatternFPHEgrantsprovideschoolswithessen-tialeducationalmaterialsandprogramsthatwouldnototherwisebeavailable FPHEgreatlyappreciatesandthanksallthe2012-2013donorsandbusinesspartnersfortheircontributionsandtheirawarenessthatstrongschoolsbenefitanentirecommunity ForconvienentdonatingFPHEisnowoneScripForthoseunfamiliarwitheScripeverytimeyoushopataneScrip

merchantsuchasSafewayorLunardirsquosandpayusingyourregisteredclubcardorcreditdebitcardtheFoundationforPleasantHillEducation(FPHE)earnsimportantfundingthatdirectlybenefitsPleasantHillrsquospublicschools SigningupiseasyVisithttpwwwescripcomtoeithersignupforanewaccountorifyoualreadyhaveanaccountsimplyaddthelsquoFoundationforPleasantHillEducationrsquoThemorepeoplethatsignupthemorefundingFPHEandourlocalschoolsreceivePleasespreadthewordItrsquosasimpleactthatcouldhaveahugeimpact Visitwwwfpheorgforlistsofgrantsbyschooldonorsandbusinesspartnersortodonate

toseethathazardousmaterialsareinwell-markedunbreakablecontainersandstoredonthebottomshelves LastlyitisalwaysprudenttohaveanABC-ratedfireextinguisherhandyinthe

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Thereareanumberofkeyfactorsmostinsurancecompaniesusetocalcu-latehowmuchyoursquollenduppayingforyourautoinsuranceWhatrsquosimportanttorememberisthatyoucancontrolmanyofthesefactorsInmanycasesthechoicesyoumakeaboutthecoverageyouwantdeterminethecostofyourpremium Belowaresixkeyfactorsthataffectyourautoinsurancepremiumsaswellassomesuggestionsforkeepingthecostsdown1 Your Coverage And Deductibles AutoinsuranceprovidersallowyoutochooseyourdeductibleanddecidewhethertoaddadditionalcoveragethatisnrsquotnecessarilyrequiredbythelawsinyourstateThespecificsofyourcoverageanddeductiblesplayamajorroleinyourmonthlypaymentTypicallychoosingahigherdeductiblemeansalowermonthlypaymentchoosingalowerdeductiblemeansahighermonthlypaymentAddi-tionalcoveragegivesyouaddedfinancialprotectiondependingontheclaimbutwillalsoaddtoyourmonthlycosts2 What You Drive BycollectingalargeamountofdatafromcustomerclaimsandanalyzingindustrysafetyreportsautoinsuranceprovidersoftendevelopvehiclesafetyratingsandofferdiscountstocustomerswhodrivesafervehiclesSomeinsur-ersincreasepremiumsforcarsmoresusceptibletodamageoccupantinjuryortheftandlowerratesforthosethatfarebetterthanthenorm2010Toyota4Run-nersforexampleratehighlyintermsofdriverprotectionandpassengerprotec-tionwhichmeansdiscountsoninsur-anceAndwhiletwo-doorHondaCivicsareoneofthecountryrsquosmostpopularvehiclestheirlower-than-averagesafetyratingsanddesirabilitytocarthievesmakethemmoreexpensivetoinsure Beforeyouheaddowntothedealer-shipdosomeresearchKnowingtheanswerstoafewsimplequestionscangoalongwayinkeepingyourrateslow3 How Often And How Far You Drive Peoplewhousetheircarforbusiness

andlong-distancecommutingnormallypaymorethanthosewhodrivelessThemoremilesyoudriveinayearthehigherthechancesofanaccidentndashregardlessofhowsafeadriveryouare Considerjoiningacarorvanpoolridingyourbikeortakingpublictrans-portationtoworkIfyoureduceyourtotalannualdrivingmileageenoughyoumayloweryourpremiums4 Where You Drive Generallyduetohigherratesofvandalismtheftandaccidentsurbandriverspaymoreforautoinsurancethandothoseinsmalltownsorruralareas5 Your Driving Record Driverswhocauseaccidentsgener-allymustpaymorethanthosewhoareaccident-freeforseveralyearsIfyoursquovebeenaccident-freeforalongperiodoftimedonrsquotgetcomplacentAndeventhoughyoucanrsquotrewriteyourdrivinghis-toryhavinganaccidentonyourrecordcanbeanimportantremindertoalwaysdrivewithcautionandcareAstimegoesontheeffectofpastaccidentsonyourpremiumswilldecrease6 Your Age Sex And Marital Status Accidentratesarehigherforalldriv-ersunderage25especiallyyoungmalesandsinglemalesInsurancepricesinmoststatesreflectthesedifferences IfyoursquoreastudentyoumightalsobeinlineforadiscountMostautoinsur-ersprovidediscountstostudent-driverswhomaintainstronggradesInsomestatesyoungerdriversarealsoabletotakedriversafetycoursesthatwilllowerpremiums

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Coach allocco 600 Wins EarlierthisyearwewereremissnottoacknowledgeamilestoneofoneofouroldfriendsDeLaSalleheadvarsitybas-ketballcoachFrankAlloccocelebratedhis600thcareercoachingvictoryonFebruary8ThewincameastheSpartansusedtheirtrademarkdefensetodefeatLivermore64-29 The59-year-oldAlloccoisonlythetwenty-ninthboyrsquosbasketballcoachinCaliforniaprephistorytoreach600victoriesandtheninthfromtheBayAreaOverallhiscareerrecordonthatmagicalnightstoodat600-83(878)inacombined22-yearcareeratDLSandNorthgate(167wins)Congratulationscoachsteve Ward Back on the Diamond SteveWardveryfamiliartotheland-scapeatDiabloValleyCollege(DVC)forovertwodecadeshasannouncedhewillreturntothebaseballdiamondandcoachtheVikingsforanunprecedentedthirdstintin2014Some25yearsagoWardwasfirsthiredasheadbaseballcoachatDVCwhereheledtheteamfor14seasonsIn1995headdedthetitleofathleticdirectortohisresumeIn2000followingsixyearsofperforminginbothrolesheresignedfromcoachingbaseballcollegiatelyandfocusedonhissonrsquostravelteamldquoIamexcitedaboutgettingtofinishmylastfiveyearsatDVCasthebaseballcoachrdquoWardsaid Wardhas30yearsofexperiencecoachingbaseballatJCDivisionIandhighschoollevelsIn2002hewasinductedintotheCaliforniaCommunityCollegeBaseballHallofFameWardrsquosca-reerrecordis382-290-2(568)Histeamshavemadetenstateplayoffappearancesandthe1989clubwontheonlyGoldenGateConferencetitleinschoolhistoryInadditionWardfounded(in2006)andisExecutiveChairmanoftheDVCAthleticHallofFameCardinale Passes JohnCardinale47andaresidentofMartinezpassedawayafteratwo-yearbattlewithstomachcancerinMarchCardinalewasthedirectorofcommuni-cationsandmediarelationsatRacewaySonomasince1998Cardinalewasa

nativeofSanFranciscorsquosNorthBeachandagraduateofSacredHeartHighSchoolTheRacewayhonoredhimbynamingthemediacenterinhismemoryInadditionanimageofCardinalersquosfacewillbeperma-nentlyetchedinaplaquewhichresidesonthetrackrsquoswalloffameCardinalewasakind-heartedmanwhowasafriendtosomanyOurthoughtsandprayersgoouttoCardinalersquoswifeAndreaanddaughtersLaurenandEmmaPygeorge says goodbye HeadathletictrainerandteacherScottPygeorgehasannouncedthatheisleavingAlhambraafterbeingattheschoolfornearlytenyearsandwillbeheadingeasttoworkandteachatPittsburgHighSchoolPygeorgegrewupintheBayAreaandattendedChicoStateandthenwentontopursueagraduatedegreeatOldDominionUniversityinVirginiaWhileatODUScottworkedtheclinicalportionofhistrainingatnearbyNorfolkStateUniversityDeMers Earns several Elite Honors BaseballstarJoeDeMerswhojustcompletedhissophomoreyearatCollegeParkwasselectedasaFirst-TeamAll-AmericanchoicetotheLouisvilleSluggerBatCompanyrsquos2013nationalprepteamAtthesametimeDeMerswasalsonamedtheCal-HiSportsstatesophomoreldquoPlayeroftheYearrdquoandtheDVALrsquosCo-MostValuablePlayer Thetalentedshortstopandpitcherwasaperfect10-0inelevengamesstartedthispastseasonwitha100ERAhad5completegames(2shutouts)and63strikeouts(Just2walks)Attheplatehehadanimpressive373battingaveragewith2homerunsand25RBIs In2012DeMersalsohadasensa-tionalseasonandwasleagueMostValu-ablePitcherasafreshmanOverallinhisFalconcareerhenowboastsapitchingrecordof19-2witha101ERAThe6-2230-pounderwhohashit95miles-per-hourontheradargunhasreportedlygivenaverbalcommitmenttotheUniver-sityofWashingtonDavis Leaves Hawaii FormerAlhambrafootballstarTrevorDavishasrequestedandbeengranted

areleasefromhisscholarshipfromtheUniversityofHawaiiDaviswhoplayedtwoseasonsfortheWarriorshasnotin-dentifiedanewschoolasofyetalthoughreportshavesurfacedthatWisconsinTexasTechTexasStateandCalhaveshowninterestDavishauled-in17recep-tionslastseasonfor235yardsandscoredtwotouchdownsOverallhenabbed45catchesandfivetouchdownsin15careergamesforHawaiiRaciti Back on Line for spartans CollegefootballfanscanexpecttoseealotoflocalboyTravisRacitithisyearontelevisionandinprintThe6-8306poundnosetacklefromCollegeParkenjoyedanexcellent2012seasonalongwithbeingakeyelementinhelpingSanJoseState(SJSU)tofootballresurgenceTheSpar-tansenjoyedan11-2overallrecord(5-1inWesternAthleticConference)lastseasonInadditionSJSUwasthe2012MilitaryBowlchampionswiththeir29-20victoryoverBowlingGreeninWashingtonDC The2103seasonseesSJSUmovingtotheMountainWestConference(MWC)wherethecompetitionwillagainbefor-midableRacitiaruggedjuniorhasbeenselectedasaconsensus2013pre-seasonFirst-TeamAll-MWCdefensivelinemenbyamultitudeofpublicationsRacitihasalsobeennotedbymanyasoneofthetopfiveplayerstowatchforfirst-yearcoachRonCaragherrsquossquadHeisoneofsixreturningstartersondefenseIn2012Racitinotched42tackles(12forloss)and85sacks In2011RacitiwastheWACrsquosDefen-siveFreshmanoftheYearAtCollegeParkin2009RacitiwasaSecond-TeamCal-HiSportscomAll-StatepickandChroni-cleAll-MetroselectionandtheCo-MostValuablePlayeroftheDFAL TheSpartansopentheirseasononThursdayAugust29astheyhostSacra-mentoStateandtraveltoPaloAltothefollowingweektofacetraditionalrivalStanfordRacitiwillbejoinedbyMartinezresidentandAlhambragradJaredLeafatransferfromHawaiiFloethe Promoted JakeFloetheagraduateofAcalaneshasbeenpromotedtoDouble-AMont-gomeryoftheSouthernLeagueThe

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InlateJunetheMartinezRedSoxMajorGirlssoftballteamtookonPinoleHerculesfortheLittleLeagueDistrict4TournamentofChampionsofContraCostaCountytitleThegamewashostedbyClaytonValleyLittleLeagueandplayedatClaytonValleyCharterHighSchool AsthevisitingteamMartinezwastednotimeastheystruckinthefirstinningwhenBriannaWatersledoffthegamewithawalkAfterabasehitbuntbyKarennaRossellimovedhertothirdHannaRuval-cabahitasacrificeflytoscoreWatersfora1-0lead DericaBoydwasthestartingpitcherforMartinezshuttingdownthefirsttwobatterswithstrikeoutstostartAfterissu-ingawalkMartinezrsquoscatcherLaurenKinggunnedtherunnertoendanythreat InthesecondMartineztackedontwomorerunssetupbyahitfromMarissaMooreandanerroronadroppedthirdstrikethatallowedMimiVotoreachfirstbasesafelyVoandMooreputthemselvesinscoringpositiononadoublestealandSadieJamesstrokedahittobringMoorehomeTheyscoredanotherRedSoxrunwhenJamesgotintoapickleallowingVotoscoreeasilyfora3-0leadBoydagainshutdownPinoleHerculesbystriking-outtheside InthethirdMartinezscoredtwomoreasRuvalcabastrokedahomerunandKingliftedasacrificeflymakingita5-0gameInthebottomoftheinningPinole

HerculesstruckbackscoringtworunsaftergettingahitandwalkwithtwooutsBoydfinallygotthethirdoutwithamuchneededldquoKrdquo ThefourthinningwentquicklyforbothsidesbutinthefifthBoydissuedablastoffherbatdrivingtheballdeeptotherightcenter210rsquosignforahomerunInthebottomoftheframetheRedSoxshutdownPinoleHerculeswithaneasy1-2-3inning InthesixththewheelsfelloffthePinoleHerculeswagonwhentheyallowedsixrunstoscorewithtwooutsHitsandwalksweretheirworstenemiesallowingMartineztobataroundfora12-2lead Martinezusedtheirsuperiorpitch-ingandsoliddefensetosecurethevictoryBoydhadastellargameallowingjusttwohitszeroearnedrunsandtwowalksandtheynotched12strikeouts BehindtheirincrediblemanagerPhilRainesandcoachesRichKingandSteveMooretheMartinezRedSoxisthefirstteaminthehistoryoftheMartinezLittleLeagueMajorGirlstogoundefeatedallseasontowinthechampionshipDowntwoplayersduetoinjuries-AleijaLewisrsquolegandJuliaParksrsquobrokenthumb-theyovercameadversitygelledasateamandplayedlikesisterstowinitall TheteamstayedtogethertoplayintheAll-StarsrepresentingMartinezandislookingforatriptotheLittleLeagueWorldSerieslaterthissummer

The Pleasant Hill Blue 8U Boys team battled the heat as well as some serious com-petition to finish in 2nd place at the All World Baseball Fire Cracker 400 Tournament on June 28-30 in Martinez The Blue team finished pool play with a 3-0-1 record good for the 2 seed in the Semi Finals There they beat The Belmont Blasters 3-2 on a walk off triple in the bottom of the 6th inning Our boys finally fell to The Delta Dawgs in the championship game The team picked up their second consecutive 2nd place finish in the Fremont 4th of July Tournament Our boys used some hot hitting superb defense and clutch pitch-ing to advance to the championship game with a 3-1 record There they met the un-beaten host team from Fremont The championship game was a real nail biter with Fremont coming out on top 5-4 Great job guys

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sidhu Drafted by tampa By Chuck Nan

SonomaStateUniversity(SSU)seniorpitcherHarmenSidhuwhosetaprogramandCaliforniaCollegiateAthleticAssociation(CCAA)recordforthebestsingle-seasonearnedrunaverage(ERA)andledthenationinthatsamecategorywasnamedtherecipientofthe2013TinoMartinezAwardwhichispresentedeachyeartothemostoutstandingplayerinNCAADivisionIIbaseball SidhuisfromMartinezandattendedCollegeParkgraduatingin2008 EquivalenttofootballrsquosHeismanTrophytheprestigiousawardisnamedaftertheformerUniversityofTampaUSOlympianandMajorLeagueBaseballAll-StarTinoMartinezTinohimselfmadethecalltoSidhutopersonallycongratulatehimonwinningtheaward In13startsthisseasonSidhuwas10-1witha098ERAwith93strikeoutsin8223inningsHeallowedjust47hitsand9earnedrunsHisERAwastopsinDivisionIIandisthefirsttimeinthestoriedhistoryofSonomaStatebaseball--andtheCCAA--thatastartingpitcherhasrecordedanERAunder100MostimpressivelySidhugave-upjustfiveextrabasehits(nohomeruns)to323battershefaced Theright-handerendedhistwo-yearstintwithSSUbybreakingtheall-timerecordforlowestcareerERA(156)andlowestopponentbattingaverage(186)

Hecompileda17-2recordin25careerappearances(allstarts)In150totalinningsheallowedjust99hitsand26earnedrunswhilestriking-out161(4thall-timeforSSU) AftertheseasonSidhuwasselectedasaFirst-TeamperformerbytheCCAAand

WestRegionHealsoearnedFirst-TeamAll-AmericahonorsfromtheAmericanBaseballCoachesAssociationandtheNa-tionalCollegiateBaseballWritersAssocia-tion InadditiontohisstellarplaySidhuwasoutstandingintheclassroomaswellpostinga354GPAincommunicationsHewasnamedtothe2013DivisionIIAca-demicAll-Districtteam SonomaStatefinishedthirdintheDivisionIIWestRegionandwrapped-up2013withanoverallrecordof36-22TheSeawolvesplacedfourthinCCAAwitha24-16record SidhuspenthisfirsttwoyearsatDia-bloValleyCollegePriortothatheearnedThird-TeamAll-DVALhonorsafterhisseniorseasonatCollegeParkTheFalconsalsomadeanimpressiverunthatseasontoclaimtheNCS3A-EastBaycrownwithSidhuwinningthreeofthefourgamesenroute SidhugotsomemoregreatnewsinearlyJunewhenhewasa20th-rounddraftpick(608thoverall)oftheTampaBayRays

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Mix flour baking powder and salt in a bowl Make a well in the center and put eggs oil and milk in center Whisk together and add corn and herbs Put enough oil in a frying pan to grease well Fry the fritters a few at a time until golden on each side

Put tomatoes green onions and cilantro in a bowl and set aside Heat olive oil in a sauce pan Add cinnamon and cumin and heat until bubbly about 2 minutes Slowly add honey and rice vinegar Cook for 3 more minutes or until a little thick and gooey Pour mixture over tomatoes cilantro and green onions Season with salt and let sit for about 5 minutes before using

1frac12 cups flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon soda1 teaspoon kosher salt2 large eggs

frac34 cup milk3 tablespoons olive oil2 cups fresh corn kernels2 tablespoons each chopped parsley and chopped basil

2 pounds of assorted heirloom tomatoes seeded and cut into chunks1 bunch green onions sliced thin2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro2 tablespoons of honey

frac14 cup of seasoned rice vinegar1 tablespoon of olive oil1 teaspoon of kosher salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Ingredients

Ingredients

Directions

Directions

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830 - Just the Facts Regarding Skin Cancer 1pmThoroughskincancerpresen-tationincludesadviceonpreventionearlydetectionamptreatmentoptionsThiseducationaltalkwillhighlighttheABCDErsquosofskincancerbasalcellsquamouscellandmelanomaRefreshmentsampsunscreenprovidedPresenterShannyBaughmanMDSponsoredbyCASkinampMelanomaCenterDiabloValleyOn-cologyandHospiceoftheEastBayCalltoreserveyourspotFreeforallages

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811 - Pancake Breakfast 8-1100amThisdeliciousbreakfastincludespan-cakesortoastsausageeggs(howyoulikethem)orangejuiceandcoffeeEveryoneiswelcomeCostis$350foradultsand$2forchildren10yearsandunderHandmadecraftsperfectforgiftswillbeonsaleduringthebreakfast

Coming soonhellipcall the center for more informationbullCatchYourself-MaintainYourIndependenceFridaysSeptember6ndash272013bullCoroDrsquoAmiciConcertSundaySeptember152013bullVagabondPlayerspresentldquoWagonWheelsrdquoFridaySeptember272013

Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu in October AretheGalaacutepagosIslandsandMachuPicchuonyourbucketlistJointheMartinezSeniorCenterforthetripofalifetimetoEcuadorGalapagosIslandsandPeruTripDatesOctober1-122013TourHighlights5Day4NightGalapagosIslandsCruiseaboardtheLegendExploretheSacredValleyoftheIncasstayovernightinMachuPicchuandtourCuzcoandthenearbyruinsLandandCruisePack-ageTourIncludesAllmealstransfersandexcursionsonboardcruiseroundtriptrainticketsonVistadomeTrainalltransfersandsightseeingasoutlinedintheitineraryairporttransferstoSanFranciscoAirportairfarefromSFOtoGuayaquilreturningfromLimatoSFOallinternalflightsCost$7794perpersondoubleoccupancyCallthecenterat(925)370-8770foradetaileditineraryTherearejustafewspacesleftifyouwouldliketogocalltoday

Help a Child to Read

Community service Day

Helpachildlearntoreadbyvolunteer-ingforthePleasantHillEducationInitiative(PHEI)ReadingReadiness programbegin-ningthisfall The ReadingReadiness programwilltargetstudentsingradesK-2ateachele-mentaryschoolinPleasantHill Volunteerswillbematchedwithyoungreadersandwillworkone-on-onewithstudentsunderateacherrsquosguidancetoimprovetheirread-ingskillsandgivethemtheconfidencetheyneedtothriveintheclassroomThereisnopreviousexperiencenecessarytovolunteer

justacommitmentofonehouraweektomakeadifference VolunteerswillneedtobefingerprintedandTBtested ThePHEIisalsointerestedinpartner-ingwithbusinessesandcivicandreligiousgroupsthatarewillingtocreateReadingReadinessteamstohelpoutintheclass-room ForadditionalinformationortohelpoutwiththisprogrampleasegotothePHEIrsquoswebpageandclickonldquoSignupasaVolunteerNowrdquo httpwwwcipleasant-hillcausphei

Volunteerandprojectregistrationisnowopenforthe9thannualCommunityServiceDayonSaturdaySeptember28thChurchesschoolsneighborhoodsbusinessesfindaprojectandregisteritonthecitywebsiteatwwwpleasant-hillnetCSD Senior Residents ndash Do you need help at home with yard workTheSeniorCenterandPHCivicActionCommissionareexploringthepossibilityofas-sistingseniorsattheirresidenceswhoareinneedofyardworkandotheroutdoorchoresIfyouareinterestedinreceivingassistancefromCommunityServiceDayvolunteersorhaveanyquestionsaboutthisprojectpleasecallDanaat798-8788oremailheratdkriderpleasanthillreccom FormoreinformationcontactMartinNelisatmneliscipleasant-hillcausorcall(925)671-5229

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Recreation and Park updatesMake a Difference BerecognizedinourcommunitywithyourgeneroussupportofournewSeniorCenterTeenCenterCommuni-tyCenterandPleasantOaksParkHelpusmeetourgoaltocompletethefinaltouchesforallfourofournewPleasantHillRecreationvenuesWestillneedfurniturefixturesandequipmentWall Dedication ($500+) Withyourgenerousdonationyourdesignatednamewillbeetchedonabeautifulclearslatewithinthecapitalcampaigndedicationwallslocatedin

thePleasantHillSeniorCenterTeenCenterandCommunityCenterCon-tactourofficetosecureyourspecialplaceRoom Dedication Opportuni-ties ($5000+) HonorandrecognizeyourfamilyalovedoneabusinessororganizationformanyyearstocomebynamingaroominoneormoreofournewPleasantHillRecreationcentersSpecialsignagewillcommemorateyourgenerouscontribu-tionandyourexceptionalcommitmenttoourcommunityContactouroffice

todiscussroom-namingopportunitiesavailableineachcenteradditional Donation Opportu-nities OpportunitiessuchasdesignateddonationspledgesandbequestsarealsowelcomecontributionsAnydonationover$500willberecognizedwithyournameonourdedicationwallslocatedinallthreebuildingsTogetyournamededicationetchedinrecognitionthisyearthedeadlineisOctober102013Formoreinformationonthebondproj-ectsanddonationopportunitiesvisitwwwpleasanthillreccomCome Play With us this Fall ThePleasantHillRecreationampParkDistrictrsquosFallSpotlightisheadedtomailboxesonAugust15Checkoutallnewclassesactivitiesandeventsgoing

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PaID aDVERtORIaL

Teen council members from left to right Meredith Fore Allie Naccara Emily Adamson and Maddie Shultz

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FALCON FOUNDATION

College Parkrsquos Class of 1963 Reunion

Join Us At the Malt Shoppe

Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17 600 to 1000

Catered by Outback Steakhouse

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Join us for dinner catered by Outback Steakhouse at the Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17th from 6pm ndash 10pm

Music of the Doo Wop Bands of the 50rsquos and 60rsquosAfter party will be at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center from 10pm - 1am

Sunday Picnic at the Martinez Waterfront from 11am - 3pmFor more information please contact Jerry Pollard

3129 Sonoma Valley Drive Fairfield Ca 945349168135401 bull jerrypollardyahoocom

The class of 1983 is celebrating 30 years and we want to celebrate with the classes of 1982 amp 1984

Join us for a catered picnic at Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek Bring your family Sunday September 29th from 1100 am ndash 600 pm

For more information and to RSVP contact Corrin Grube Canale at ccanalecomcastnet or

Danielle Pratt Dearborn at thedearbornscomcastnet

30 YEARREUNION

Class of 83rsquo

50 YEARREUNION

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The class of 1963 is celebrating 50 years Join us at the Malt Shoppe

HALL OFFAME

BANQUET

7th Annual

CPHS Annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction CeremonyPlease join us in honoring our Athletic Alumni on Saturday August 24th 2013at St Andrews Community Center bull 1601 Mary Dr Pleasant Hill CA 94523

No Host Bar at 500PM Dinner at 630

Catered By Outback Steakhouse Pleasant Hill CA Cost of Event $5000 per person Reservations needed - Must reserve by Aug10th Tickets at door only if seating is available for $7000 Send checks to HOF Falcon Foundation co Barbara Lannum 109 Woodview Ct Martinez CA 94553

TEAMS TO BE HONOREDGymnastics 1968 - 69 - 70

HONOREEMike Huff 1978

ATHLETES TO BE HONOREDDan Stoll 1991 Cross Country and Track

Alison Suto 1988 Tennis-Basketball-SoftballDustin Torrez 1994 Football-BaseballCasey Torrez 1994 Football-Baseball

Contact Jerry Pollard CPHS Hall of Fame Committee E-mail for more info jerrypollardyahoocom bull 916-813-5401

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same as it Ever WasBy Suzie Billingsley

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ningthroughthesprinklersGoinguptoDinosaurHillbehindmystreetwasalwaysanadventureoffortbuildingandexploring MycousinsandIputplastichorseheadsonthehandlebarsofourbikesinhonorofRoyRogersampDaleEvansWenamedourbikesaftertheirhorsesTrig-gerandButtermilkMybackyardhadalargestoragebuildingwecalledThePon-derosabecausewelovedtheTVshowldquoBonanzardquoandanythingwithawesterntheme WhenIwassevenmybestfriendonthestreetandIwereinseparableSheisthesisterofactorTomHanksWeplayedwithourdogsBarbiedollsandboardgamesanddancedtoAmericanBandstandonTVShemovedawayayearlaterandwelosttouchbutwhenIfoundheronFacebooklastyearwesharedmanyfondmemoriesofourchildhoodsummersNowtherearetwootherlittlegirlsonthestreetwhoareBFFrsquosandplaytogetherallthetime InthiseraofiPhonessocialnet-workingandendlessactivitiesawayfromhomesomethinghasbeenlostButmylivingroomlooksouttowhereweplayedaschildrenandIstillseefathersteach-ingtheirkidstoridebikesBoysandgirlsstillwalktheirdogsandplaysoftballandhopscotchItwarmsmyhearttoknowthatsometime-honoredritualsofgrow-ingupcontinueItrsquoswonderfultorealizethatthekidsonmystreetarestillcon-nectingwitheachotheroutsideinthesunshineandunderthestarrysummernightskySuzie on her horse-head handlebar bike

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AGameofThronesthefirstbookinGeorgeRRMartinrsquosacclaimedfantasyseriesASongofIceandFireisanengrossingnovelfilledwithpoliticalconspiracymysteryandadventureThestorybe-ginswhenEddardStarkLordofWinterfellisappointedasHandtotheKingcausinghimtomovesouthtoKingrsquosLandingthecapitalcityofWesteroswherethingsareneverastheyseemandwherepeoplewilldoanythingtofurthertheirselfishinterestsInthisatmosphereofdouble-crossingandmanipulationEddardStarkrsquoshonorandgoodintentionsputhimatoddswithmuchofthecityrsquosinhabitantsMeanwhilethemalevolentOthersaremassingbeyondtheWallthatprotectsWesterosfromtheterrorsofthefarnorthandbeyondtheNar-rowSeaDaenerysTargaryendaugh-teroftheoverthrownKingAerysismarriedtotheleaderoftheDothrakiawarlikepeopleaspaymentforanarmyforherbrother ThisnovelisnotasimplevillageboyvsgreatevilfantasybookItisacomplexstorywhereyouareneversurewhotherealvillainisandwhereenemiescanturnintoalliesandviceversaAlongwithitsintricateplotandbelievablecharactersMartinrsquosprose

isoneofthebookrsquosbiggeststrengthsasitisveryeffec-tiveatconveyingtensionandmakingyoufeellikeyoursquoreinthemiddleoftheactionCourtdealingsandroyalpoliticsareasexcitingasadeadlybattle(ofwhichtherearenumer-ous)Inadditiontheworldof

AGameofThronescontainscharactersasvariedandrealasourownMartinshowcasesthesecharactersbywritingfromtheperspectiveofonecharacterforeachchapterThisgivesthereadergreaterinsightintothemindofeachmajorcharacterandrevealsthemotiva-tionsbehindeachcharacterrsquosactionsMartinrsquosgeniusliesinhisabilitytomakeussympathizewiththevilestcreatureandtoquestionthemotivesofthemosthonorableknight AGameofThronesreallyisaone-of-a-kindbookbecauseofthemulti-facetedcharactersgreatproseandun-predictabilityofthestorySomeofyoumayhaveseentheHBOseriesbasedonthebooksandtrustmealthoughtheshowisgreatthebooksarebetterandifyoulikeoneyoursquollprobablyliketheother(ForpeoplewhohavealreadyreadASongofIceandFirecheckoutTheWheelofTimeseriesforanothergreatepicfantasyseries) Suggestedforages15andup

to Read or Not to Read By Zane Dundon Senior De La Salle HS

Meet a teen Illusionist Itrsquosunusualtomeetateenagemagi-cianbuttohaveonelivinginyourowncommunityisallthemoremagicalCollegeParkfreshmanJackDuganwhogoesbythestagenameJackAlexanderhadoneofthebiggestshowsofhisca-reerlastmonthattheUn-ScriptedThea-treinSanFranciscoTheFocussatdownwithJackanddiscussedhispenchantforillusionCFWhatattractedyoutomagicJDMagichasalwaysinterestedmebe-causeitissomethingthatamazespeopleanditallowsmetobecreativeandbringasenseofwondertoalmostanybodyAllofasuddenIhadthisskillthatnoneofmyotherfriendshadBecauseofthisIwasabletostandoutanddothingsthatmostotherkidsdonrsquotgettodoCF WhoisldquoJackAlexanderrdquoJDThepersonaIhaveonstagebasi-callyanenlargedversionofmyselfWhilemanymagicianschoosetocreatecharactersonstageothersarejustabig-gerversionofthemselvesIttakesaverylongtimetofindoutwhoyouareasaperformerandIamstilltryingtofigurethatoutformyselfCF AreyoualdquomagicianrdquoorldquoillusionistrdquoJD AnillusionistIllusionistsarestillmagiciansbuttheyareknownforperformingwithbigpropsUsuallymostyoungmagiciansperformsleightofhandmagicorcloseupmagicbutIalwayshadapassionforperformingil-lusionsIstartedperformingillusionsatage11andhavenotlookedbackCFHowdidyoulandtheUn-ScriptedTheatergigJD Iwasontourwithashowcalled

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wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 33

How Often should I Change my Oil

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Howoftenshouldtheoilbechangedinyourvehiclersquosenginendash3000miles5000miles15000milesManufacturershaverecommendedserviceintervalsthatrangefrom3000to15000milesSomemanufacturersuseanoillifesystemthatdisplaysldquooilliferemainingrdquoWebelieveinfol-lowingthemanufacturerrecommen-dationsasaguidelinebutalsouseourownexperiencewhenrecommendingserviceintervalsWeareseeingahigh-ernumberofvehicleenginesrunninglowonoiloutofoilorwithoilsludgefromtheseextendedserviceintervals RunninganenginelowonoiloroutofoilmaynotresultinimmediatedamagebutitwillshortenthelifeoftheengineHowmuchitwillshortenthelifeishardtodeterminebecauseofthevariablesinvolvedDependingonwhereyouhaveyouroilchanged

theymayormaynotchecktheoillevelbeforeperformingtheoilchangeAtHaginrsquosautomotivewechecktheoillevelbeforeandafterperformingev-eryoilchangeIfyouroilislowbeforewestartyouroilchangewewillmakeanoteofitonyourrepairorderandrecommendmonitoringoilconsump-tionAlsowebelieveinperformingapreventativemaintenanceinspectionevery3monthsTheCarCareCouncilstillrecommendschangingtheoilandfilterevery3000milesformaximumenginelifeTheCarCareCouncilalsorecommendsperformingamulti-pointinspectionevery3monthsor3000miles FormoreinformationontheCarCareCouncilvehiclemaintenanceguidevisittheirwebsitehttpwwwnxtbookcomnxtbooksmercurycar-careguide

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SupportacausethatprovidesahealthfulqualityoflifeforusallAt-tendtheMuirHeritageLandTrustrsquosFreshAireAffaireGalaOurmuch-anticipatedfundraiserisaneleganteveningunderthestarsinthepearorchardsofJohnMuirrsquosVictorianes-tatewithMasterofCeremoniesDougMcConnellhostofPublicTelevisionrsquosOpenRoadcelebrityguestsandhun-dredsofLandTrustsupportersTo-getherwersquollenjoyspecialtycocktailsandappetizersagourmetdinnerex-travaganzabeautifulmusicbyBobAthaydeandFriendsandliveauc-tionexcitementwithAuctioneerJohnPereira TakeyoursupporttothenextlevelwithanexclusiveVIPpackagewhichincludesatourofJohnMuirrsquosmansionwithDougMcConnellandSuperin-tendentofNationalParkServiceTomLeathermanalongwithpremierpark-ingcocktailsandhorsdrsquooeuvres Since1989TheMuirHeritageLandTrusthasworkedtopreserve

openspacethroughoutContraCostaCountyWithpublicsupporttheLandTrusthaspermanentlyprotectedthou-sandsofacresAlongwithsavinglandweprovidemulti-usehikingtrailsforpublicrecreationonsuchpropertiesasFernandezRanchAcalanesRidgeSkyDutraampGustinRanchThesenaturalareasserveasahometoendangeredwildlifefacilitatehealthywatershedsandareusedbythecommunityasasourceofexerciseandescapefromthehustleandbustleofcityandsuburbanlife DespitethesuccessoftheMuirHeritageLandTrustthereisstillalongroadaheadWillyousupportusinpro-tectingourlocalwildlandsIfsojoinusatourupcomingannualgalaTheFreshAireAffairetoshowsupportforyourland Purchaseyourticketstodayorbe-comeasponsorbycalling(925)228-5640orgoingonlineatwwwmuirher-itagelandtrustorgfreshaireaffairehtm

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TheContraCostaHumaneSocietyoffersthesetipsforpreventingheatstrokedehydrationandshallowbreathinginpets1) KeepbowlsofwateraccessiblethroughoutthehouseandyardChoosebowlsthatarenotheatconducivesuchasplastic2)UNDERNOCIRCUMANSTANCESshouldyouleaveyouranimalinacarTemperaturesinsidetakelessthanfiveminutestoreachalethal150degreesormorewhetherornotthewindowsarecracked3)ProvideshelterConsideraninsulateddoghouseorshadystructure4)KeepanimalscalmExerciseinhottemperaturescanelevatetheriskofheatstrokeanddehydration5)ClosehouseblindsdrapesandwindowsFOR DOGSDogscannotcoolthemselvesbysweatingTheirsweatglandsareintheirnoseandonthepadsoftheirfeetandpantingisnotenough1)Setupachildrsquospoolorpurchaseabedthatcontainswateroragel-likematerialthatkeepsitcool2)CheckpavementbeforewalkingdogsIfitrsquostoohotitandcanburnthepadsoftheirfeetConsiderputtingkidrsquosnon-slipsocksontheirfeetandlimitwalkstoearlymorningorcoolereveninghours3)Protectshort-haireddogswithpetsunscreenwhereitcanrsquotbelickedoffandmakesureitissafetoingest4)Dog-coolingproductscanbefoundontheInternetFOR CATSCatsgetwarmestontheirbelliespadsoftheirpawsarmpitsoutsidetheirearsandchins1) CreateacoolandquietretreatandlineitwithaterryclothorcottontowelAcoldpackinsideasockunderthebeddingdamptowelsorafrozenplasticmilkjugworkaswell2)BrushyourcatdailyMattedfurdoesnotallowairflowandcanraiseacatrsquostemperatureSymptomsofheatstrokeanddehydrationincludeagitationpantingheavilyvomitingandstag-geringIfyounoticethesesymptomsorsuspecttroublecontactyourvetrsquosofficeimmediatelyFormoreinformationaboutContraCostaHumaneSocietyvisitwwwcchumaneorgFacebookorcallusat925-279-2247

Keeping Pets Cool

You scream I scream

Lakes amp Beaches

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Coldstone Creamery60CrescentDrPleasantHillserveseverythingfromuniqueicecreamcreationstosmoothiescakesandshakesEnjoyfrozenyogurtHotforCookieandevenSinlessSmoothies

CREAM 2399TelegraphAveBerkeley(CREAMstandsforCookiesRuleEverythingAroundMe)ThespecialtyatthistinyshoplocatedneartheCalcampusis$2icecreamsandwichesmadewithfreshbakedcookiesVeganandglutenfreeitemsalsoavailableACREAMiscomingsoontoNorthMainStreetinWalnutCreek

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Community announcementsBark For LifeDogloversareinvitedtoldquotakeabiteoutofcancerrdquoatthethirdannualBarkforLifeofPleasantHillThiscancer-fightingfundraiserwillbeheld9am - noon Sat August 3atthePHCityHallgazeboparkDogsareimportantcaregiversformanycancerpatientsandthisisawaytohonorthemwhileraisingmoneyfortheAmericanCancerSocietyAttheBarkpeoplewalktheirdogsonaleasharoundasmalltrackwhilespecialeventsareheldfordogsandtheirmasterswithprizesforthewinningdogsandagoodiebagforeachTheBarkForLifeisanexten-sionofthePeasantHillRelayForLifewhichwasheldonJune1and2Theeventraised$55000anddonationswillbetakenthroughAugust31Tosup-porttheBarkregisteryourdogfor$25andthensolicitdonationsfromyourdog-lovingfamilyandfriendsFormoreinformationandtoregistergotowwwrelayforlifeorgbarkpleasanthillcaOrcall925-944-4898ore-mailtolmasseoyahoocom

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Pleasant Hill Garden Study ClubAugust 6th 630pmatournewlo-cationFaithLutheranSocialHall50WoodsworthLnPleasantHill OpentoallinterestedingardeningGuestsalwayswelcometoprograms

ANNUAL Barbecue at Mangini Farm hosted by Louie Mangini Saturday August 10 4-8pmonPleasantHillRdnearTaylorBlvdBenefittingRodgersRanchWheatBarnRestorationLivemu-sicFoodFunampFriendsEmailrodg-ersranchyahoocomorcallAlomaat825-0506or216-5899Tickets$50per-son$90couple$20child(10-15years)

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Antiques Collectibles and Vintage ShowSaturday August 3 8am-4pmTheMartinezPeddlersFaireoneofthelargestantiquescollectiblesvintageandartsampcraftshowsintheareaOver150vendorsplus12storesonMainStandFerryStJohnHumphrieswillbeon-handtoappraiseyourcarry-initemfora$5donationtotheMartinezHistoricalSociety

Fridays on the MainEvery Friday thissummerMainStreetisalivewithcolorfulhotrodsclassiccarscustomtrucksmotorcyclesartsampcraftvendorsandlivemusicEnjoymusicfromlocalbandsandDJrsquosthroughoutthesummerEveryFridaythroughAugust306pm-8pmMainStMartinez

Road to Healthy Skin TourWednesday August 28 10am ndash 4pmPalosVerdesMallRiteAidParkinglotWalnutCreekAfreefullbodyskincan-cerscreeningbylicenseddermatologistsSponsorsSkinCancerFoundationand

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Walnut Creek Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos - FREEandopentothepublicThecommunity isinvitedtoattendtheAlzheimerrsquosAssociationWalktoEndAlzheimerrsquosonSaturdayOctober5at830amHeatherFarms301N SanCar-losDrive WalnutCreek WalktoEndAlzheimerrsquosisthelargestmovementtoendAlzheimerrsquosdiseaseAllproceedsprovideforcriticallyneededAlzheim-errsquossupportandeducationDonatejoinateamorstartateamat wwwalzorgwalk orbycalling 800-272-3900

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National Night Out Passing the torch NationalNightOutisanationwidecelebrationofthepartnershipbetweenlo-calcommunitiesandtheirpolicedepartmentsHeldannuallyacrossthecountryonthefirstTuesdayeveninginAugustNationalNightOutgivescitizensandpoliceofficersthechancetointeractinarelaxedatmos-pheretocelebrateaccomplishmentsandworkingtogethertofightcrime ThePleasantHillcommunityisinvitedtoenjoyfoodandfunfortheir6th annualNationalNightOutTues-dayAugust6from6to8pmattheCityHalllawn(100GregoryLaneoffContraCostaBlvdPleasantHill) ThisyearrsquoseventwillincludeaPleas-antHillPolicecarAMRambulanceandaCCFDfiretruckforfamiliesandkidstoexplore Freehamburgershotdogsicecreamfacepaintingbouncehouse andaninformationalboothwillalsobeavail-ableAlongwithPHPDpersonnelPoliceExplorers(partofScoutingProgram)will

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AlsoonAugust6theMartinezPoliceDepartmentispleasedtopart-nerwithCityofMartinezresidentsandbusinessestopromotepolicecommunitypartnershipscrimedrugandviolencepreventionsafetyandneighborhoodunityAlthoughmanyneighborhoodsarehostingtheirownindividualcelebra-tionstherearefourlargevenuesthataredisplayingpoliceandfirevehiclesactivi-tiesforchildrentastytreatsandnon-al-coholiclibationsfrom6-10pmLes Schwab Tires3800AlhambraAveRankin Aquatic Center 100BuckleyStCreekside Open Bible Church444FigTreeLnGolden Hills Community Park730SterlingDr

OnTuesdayJune25membersofthePleasantHillandMartinezPoliceOfficersAssociationandMartinezNon-SwornEmployeesAssociation(MPNSEA)par-ticipatedintheannualSpecialOlympicsofNorthernCaliforniaLawEnforcementTorchRun TheLawEnforcementTorchRunregbeganin1981whenWichitaKansasPo-liceChiefRichardLaMunyonsawaneedtoraiseawarenessandfundsforSpecialOlympicsHeconceivedtheideaoftheTorchRunasawaytoinvolvelocallawenforcementwiththeircommunitiesandSpecialOlympicsbyrunningthetorchinintra-staterelaysthatconvergeattheirlocalsummergames All50statesandmorethan35for-eigncountriesparticipateintheLawEn-forcementTorchRunaglobaleventthatgeneratesmorethan$34millionayearforSpecialOlympicsprogramsaroundtheworldSinceitsinceptionin1981the

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On the evening after the Asiana Airlines crash a group of Chinese exchange students on the flight were scheduled for a two-night stay at the Mar-tinez Best Western PLUS John Muir Inn They arrived after leaving the hospital com-pletely shaken and with no luggage clean clothes or any personal necessities I want to thank my friends who after a couple phone calls quickly came through with donations of clothing amp toiletries for the students and their chaperones and Kinderrsquos BBQ in Martinez for the sandwiches to feed them all The group was very gracious and appreciative of the comfort you offered and for the kindness and profes-sionalism of the Best Western PLUS John Muir Inn staff Our hearts go out to the students and their families for the loss of their friends and we wish them well in their recovery from the tragic accident~ Reba Bower

A Special Thank You

years amp thriving

The Community Focus is proudly celebrating our 4th year in publication Our writers readers and photogra-phers who share stories and pictures have made it possible for us to continue our mission of bringing to light the people organizations and businesses that make our community thrive The advertisers who support the paper are as committed to giving back and participating in the life of the community as they are to nurturing and growing their own businesses they are the backbone of the Focus and the cities we serve

Many thanks to Trish Alison Reba Chuck Susan Wood Tod Gomes and our uber supportive families for making it possible to create our own growth

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WhenitcomestotheUnitedStatestaxlawstheonlyrealcon-stantischangeThein-heritancetaxorldquodeathtaxrdquolawsareparticu-larlyvariableasoflateIfyouandyourspousecreatedatrustsometimebefore2011itmaynotbedraftedideallyforcurrentlawIfyouhavewhatisknownasanldquoABrdquoorldquoABCrdquotrustnowisprobablyagoodtimetoreviewthetrusttoensurethatitisproperlytailoredtoexistinglaws ForyearstwoquirksoftheUStaxlawsconspiredtorequirethewidespreaduseoftheABorABCtruststructuresThefirstofthesetaxfeatureswasthelowindividualexclusionamountthatper-sistedforyearsTheestatetaxexclusionhoveredaroundsixhundredthousanddollarsperindividualforanextendedpe-riodoftimeThesecondquirkthatneces-sitatedtheABorABCtruststructurewasthelackofldquoportabilityrdquoofthespousalinheritanceexclusionBeforeDecember2010assetsintheamountofthefirstspousalexclusionhadtobeputintoan

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Real Estate updateBy Nathan Hitchcock

Ourlocalrealestatemarketisfinallyshowingsignsofcool-ingdownasweentertheheartofthesummerseasonOfcourselikegrabbingafryingpanwithyourbarehandthatwasonastoveatlowheatasopposedtoonethatwasonathighheatldquocoolerrdquoisarelativetermProp-ertiesareinmostcasesstillsellingwithmultipleoffersforoveraskingpricebutjustnotwithasmanyoffersorforasmuchoverasking Thereasonsforthiscoolingarenumer-ousandarethesubjectofgreatdebateamongindustryprofessionalsbutherearemytopthreecandidatesinnoparticularorderIncreasing Inventory Allyearlongthenumberonecom-mentheardaroundtheRealtorwatercoolerhasbeenldquoIwishthereweremorehomestosellTherersquosjustnothingoutthereformybuyersrdquoConsiderthatwishofficiallygrant-edInJanuaryofthisyeartheinventoryofdetachedhomesforsalewas55lowerthantheyearpriorTownhomeinventorywasdownbyastaggering78inFebruaryByMaythenumberofdetachedhomesforsalehadrisentojust31fewerthantheyearpriorInJunewesawitshiftallthewaytoa7increasecomparedtoJune2012 TheincreasedinventoryiscomingfromavarietyofsourcesbuttraditionalsellersaretheprimarysourceHomeownerswhohavebeenbegrudginglywaitingyearsforvaluestoimprovearejumpingatthechancetotakeadvantageoftheirnewfoundequityAlsoaddingtotheinventoryare

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82 ndash ambassador Meeting -PleasantHillCityHall

88 ndash 680 Breakfast Club Networking -830-10amJFKUniversity100EllinwoodWayPH

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815 ndash Board of Directors Meeting -8-9amPleasantHillCityHallCommunityRoom

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821 ndash Mixer ndash5-7pmChateauI2770PleasantHillRd

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826 - green Committee Meeting -4-5pmBackFortyTexasBBQ100CogginsDrPH

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88 ndash Chamber Mixer - 530ndash730pmMartinezMasonicLodge700MasonicStreetMartinezGreatnetworkingfoodfunraffleprizes(bringaraffleprizeandhaveyourbusinessannounced)

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CLASSES ARE FREEFall 2013 Basic Training Class Schedule

Saturday Series Sept 21 28 amp Oct 58am - 130pm City Hall Council Chambers 525 Henrietta St

Tuesday Series Sept 24 amp Oct 1 8 15 226pm - 930pm Animal Services Class Room 4800 Imho Pl

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CITY OFMARTINEZ

ldquoNot ifBut When a Disaster Strikesrdquo

wwwourcommunityfocuscomPage 8 August 2013

architectural Review CommissionAugust 1 15Small Community Room 5pmContact 671-5209

City CouncilAugust 19Council Chambers 730pmContact 671-5229

Civic action CommissionAugust 7Small Community Room 630pmContact 671-5229

Education CommissionAugust 28Large Community Room 7pmContact 671-5229

Planning CommissionAugust 13 27Council Chambers 730pmContact 671-5209

all meetings take place at City Hall 100 gregory Lane Pleasant Hill

City Calendar of Events

For Confirmation Visit wwwcipleasant-hillcaus

PLEasaNt HILL CItY BuZZMayorrsquos Message

Michael G Harris OD Mayor City of Pleasant HillRodgers Ranch Pleasant Hillrsquos Historic Treasure RodgersRanchisPleas-antHillrsquosoldestlandmarkOncepartofaMexicanlandgranttheoriginal149-acrepropertywasbuiltbyDrHiramSmithin1866andsoldtoPatrickandMaryRodgersin1868 PatrickrsquosbrotherEdwardpur-chasedtheadjacent137acresaportionwasdeededtotheschooldistrictanditbecamethelocationforthefirstPleasantHillschoolBuiltin1920thePleasantHillSchoolstillstandsandhasgonethroughvariousincarnationsasthePleasantHillPoliceDepartmentOnstageTheatrePleasantHillHis-toricalSocietyandapopularmeetingplaceforthecommunity In1915RolloHoughapartnerintheLutherBurbankCompanyfoundthesoilatRodgersRanchtobethebestinthecountyandwantedtodevelopademonstrationfarmbuthisinves-torsdidnotcomethroughIn1926theranchwassoldtoJohnandMariaCalleriwhofarmedthelanduntil1937whenAliceandEarleHobartpur-chasedthepropertyAlicewasfascinat-edwithAsiancultureandincorporatedWesternandEasterndesignswhentheybuiltahousebehindtheexistingfarmhousesubsequentlyfeaturedinSunsetmagazinein1939 Theranchwassoldin1942toan

EastBaydoctorDrKahoDailyandhiswifeHelenIn1978theDailyssoldtheranchtoBobMcAdamJrwhosoldittoDavidonHomesforresiden-tialdevelopmentThePleasantHillHistoricalSocietytookactiontohavethepropertydeededtothecityasdedi-catedparklandsoitcouldbeprotectedandrestored In1987thecitycouncilapprovedtheDavidonhousingdevelopmentandrecommendeddevelopingthededi-catedparklandintoaheritageparkThepropertywaspassedtothePleas-antHillRecreationandParkDistrictandin1991theFriendsofRodgersRanch(FORR)wasformedAfteralotofresearchandhardworkthesitewaslistedontheNationalRegisterofHistoricPlaces FORRcontinuestoworktopre-serveandmaintaintheRodgersRanchHeritageCenterandraisefundstorebuildthewheatbarnwhichcouldbeusedformeetingsclassesdisplaysoflocalcraftsandartandsmallfunc-tionsTheenclosedgranarycouldbecomeanopenstagewithaninstruc-tionalgardenareabuiltbehindthebarn TheFriendsofRodgersRanchstrivestoeducatethecommunityaboutthehistoryofPleasantHillandthesurroundingareaaswellaspromotenatureandgardeningprogramforadultsandchildrenFORRislookingforvolunteerstohelpinitsongoingef-fortstopreserveandupgradeRodgersRanchandmaintainitsimportantplace

City News

inPleasantHillhistoryIfyoursquodliketojoininthisworthyeffortpleasecontactFORRatrodgersranchyahoocomor925-937-3677BecomeamemberofFORRasIdidandyoursquollbecomepart

ofPleasantHillrsquosrichhistoryanditsexcitingfuture MysincerethankstoDeniseKoroslevforprovidingtheinformationinthiscolumn

Preserving Historical and Cultural Landmarks AttheJuly1PleasantHillCityCouncilmeetingissuesrelatingtopreservinghistoricalandculturallandmarkswithinthecityofPleasantHillwerediscussedBothMayorHarrisandViceMayorWeir(aboardmemberofthePleasantHillHistoricalSociety)areinterestedinseekingthepublicrsquosinputonthesubjectofrecognizingandprotectingculturalresourcesandlandmarksinPleasantHillin-cludingthepossibleformationofaculturalcommissionRodgersRanchMangi-niFarmandtheOldSchoolHouseonOakParkBoulevardwerementionedforconservation CouncilmemberWeirreferencedtheoutcryoverthedemolitionoftheDomeTheatreandcommentedldquoThelessonIlearnedwasIthinkweneedtodoabetterjobofmakingsureweidentifyplacesfeaturesandbuildingsthataresignificanttothefolksofPleasantHillThiscommissionisagoodwaytostartthatprocessWhatMichaelandIareproposingisthatthepublichaveanopportu-nitytotelluswhattheythinkandwhatisimportanttothemrdquo CouncilmemberDurantwassympatheticandsaidldquoIabsolutelysupportustryingtodowhatwecantofacilitatepreservingthehistoryofthecitymak-ingsurethatwehaveaculturalandhistoricalresourcecommissionandwork-ingwiththeRecandParkDistrictrdquoByconsensusthecitycouncilsupportedtheideathattheplanningcommissionholdpublicworkshopsinthenearfutureandreportbacktothecouncilwithrecommendationsbasedonpublicopinionbytheendoftheyear

New Contract for Crossing guards DidyouknowtheCityofPleasantHillfundstheservicesofcrossingguardsSince1995thecityhasenteredintocontractagreementswithvariousvendorsThelastcrossingguardcontractexpiredattheconclusionofthe2012-2013schoolyearandthecityhasenteredintoanewone-yearcontractwithACMS(AllCityManagementServices)DuringtheschoolyearcrossingguardsareusedatninelocationsinPleasantHilltoensurethesafetyofchildrenwalkingtoandfromschoolThevendorcoordinatesrecruitmenttrainingselec-tionbackgroundcheckssubstitutespayrollandotherdetailsCitystaffsolicitedproposalsfromothercrossingguardservicesanditwasdeter-minedthatACMSofferedthebestrate GuardsarepresentforatotaloftwohoursinthemorningandtwohoursintheafternoonTheprojectedcostforthecrossingguardprogramis$90720forthe2013-2014fiscalandschoolyearThisisbaseduponanticipatednumberofdaysintheschoolyearandhoursrequiredforcrossingguardoperationsFundingisavailableintheTrafficSafetyFund(Fund11)DuetobudgetconstraintsMDUSDisunabletoallocatefundingtothecrossingguardprogram

4th of July 5K Recap AccordingtoAllenVinson4thofJulyCommissionPresidenttherewere528runnersregisteredforthe5Kand37kidsforthe100yarddashforatotalof566participantsOver$14000wasraisedfromtheregistrationnetproceedsandwillbedonatedtoPleasantHillschoolsasdesignatedbyeachrunnerwhentheyregistered CommissionPresidentVinsonsaidldquoIwanttothankallthemembersofthePleasantHillFourthofJulyCommissionfortheirtirelessworkthroughouttheyeartomakethisyearrsquoseventsuccessfulIalsowanttothankallofthecontributorswhofundedtheeventandallofthevolunteerswhoworkedonthe4thtomakethisoneofthehighestattendedFourthofJulyeventseverheldinPleasantHillrdquo

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 9

MaRtINEZ CItY BuZZ

City Calendar of Events

SoonafterIwaselectedtotheMartinezCityCouncilin1996Ibeganworkingwithmyfellowcouncilmembersonlong-termsolu-tionstotherebuildingandenhancementoftheMartinezMarinaandWaterfrontEveryyearforthelastelevenyearsIhavereportedonthemarinarsquosprogressandourimmediateimprovementplansduringmyannualstateofthecityaddressUnfor-tunatelyeachandeveryyearthoseplansthatIreportonarenotachievedYearafteryearwecontinuetostruggletopulltheMartinezMarinaoutofthemudandsiltationthatisconstantlydepositedinourharbor Wehavemadesomeincrementalprogressovertheyearswiththeremovaloftheolddecrepidferrypierinstalla-tionoftwonewlaunchrampsandtheconstructionoftheplazaandsheetpileinfrontofandadjacenttotheharbormastersofficeButyearafteryearouref-fortstoworkwiththeStateDepartmentofBoatingandWaterways(DBAW)andtheprivateinvestmentsectorcontinuallycomesupshort Therootoftheproblemistwo-foldThefirstisthattheMartinezMarinawasbuiltin1960andneedstobereplacedjustlikeanywoodenstructurethathasbeensittinginsaltywaterforover50yearsTheothermajorproblemisthatthecityhasadebttothestateof$41milliononthedeterioratingmarinaThisislikehavinganoldfullydepreciatedvehiclethatneedsthousandsofdollarsofrepairs

andabankloanthatwilltakeyearstopayoff Whydowehavesuchalargedebtonamarinathatisneartheendofitsuse-fulllifeHasnrsquotthecitykeptupwithitsfinancialobligationstoDBAWHasthisimportantcityassetbeenmismanagedInshorttheMartinezMarinahasbeeninfinancialstresswithhugemaintenancecostssinceitwasfirstunderconstructioninthe1960rsquosIthasneverbeenself-sus-tainingletalonemadeaprofitfromitsoperationsandforover50yearspreviouscitycouncilshavestruggledwithfindingsolutionstothesustainabilityoftheMar-tinezMarinaandWaterfront In1964theCityofMartineztheStateLandsCommissionandtheDepart-mentofParksampRecreationDivisionofSmallCraftHarborsenteredintoaMemoofUnderstanding(MOU)tocreateaCity-StateCommitteethatwaschargedwithoverseeingthedevelopmentmain-tenanceandleasingoftheMartinezMa-rinaThiscollaborativedecision-makingbodyhasnotmetfordecadesandourre-lationshipwiththestatehasbecomeoneoflenderanddebtornotpartnerswork-ingtowardthefinancialandcommunitysuccessoftheMartinezWaterfront TothatendrepresentativesofthecityincludingthecitymanagerCouncilMemberMenesiniandmyselfrecentlymetinSacramentowithStateSenatorLoisWolkandTomiVandeBrookethedistrictdirectorforassemblymemberSusanBonillainanefforttobringalltheinterestedpartiestogethertofindsolu-tionsforthefutureofasuccessfulMarti-nezMarinaBothSenatorWolkandAs-semblyMemberBonillarsquosofficeacknowl-

Mayorrsquos MessageRob Schroder Mayor of Martinez

All City Meetings at City Hall 525 Henrietta Street Unless Otherwise Indicated For Confirmation Visit wwwcityofmartinezorg

City News

City Council MeetingAugust 7 21630-11pmContact 925-372-3500

Design Review MeetingAugust 14 283-5pmContact 925-372-3500

Planning Commission MeetingAugust 13 277-11pmContact 925-372-3500

Zoning administrator MeetingAugust 7 213-5pmContact 925-372-3500

Main street Martinez Won LastMayBenjaminMooreannounceditscommitmenttorepaint20MainStreetsacrosstheUSandCanada--aprogramtheycallldquoMainStreetMattersrdquoThecontestaskedresidentswhytheythoughttheirMainStreetwasdeservingofaprofessionalexteriorpaintjobandresidentsofthenominat-edcitieshadachancetovotefortheirtownonlineoncedailythroughJune30ItwasannouncedonJuly8thatMartinezwasoneof20townschosentohavethreeblocksofthedowntownrepaintedwithBenjaminMoorepaints ThissocialmediacontestwasbroughttotheattentionofMainStreetMartinezExecutiveDirectorLeannePetersonbyPublicWorksDirectorDaveScolaandPetersonworkedtopromotethecontestusingavarietyofoutletsincludingcreatingatwo-minuteYouTubevideotopromotethecon-testandinspirethecitizenstovoteforMartinez AttheJuly10citycouncilmeetingPetersonsaidldquoItwasasocialmediacon-testsoeveryonehadtopostandtweettospreadthenewsandMartinezdefi-nitelysteppeduptothechallengerdquoAlthoughshedoesnotknowyetwhatbuild-ingsonMainStreetwillbepaintedandinwhatcolorsshedidsayldquoWeareputtingtogetherabroad-basedcommunitycommitteetoworkwiththelocalBenjaminMooreteamandmakedeterminationsWeshouldcelebratetheheckoutofthisandmaybehaveapartyrdquo OverthenextyearMainStreetMartinezwillreceivetheassistanceofcolorconsultantslocalpaintdistributersandpaintingcontractorsallatnocosttoMarti-nezorthedowntownpropertyowners

take the Martinez Community Policing survey In2011theMartinezPoliceDepartmentintroducedtheNeighborhoodPolic-ingArea(NPA)initiativeThisapproachcallsforapoliceofficertoberesponsibleforaspecificgeographicareaofthecityknownasaneighborhoodpolicingareaorNPAThereare24NPAsYourspecificareaandpoliceofficercanbefoundonthepolicepageofthecityrsquoswebsiteundertheNPAtab Thefocusofthepolicedepartmenthasbeenoncustomerserviceanddevel-opingrelationshipsWebelievethecommunityhasthebestinsightonhowtosolveneighborhoodproblemsandweaskthatyoutakethetwelve-questionCommuni-tyPolicingSurveytoensurethatthecommunityrsquosprioritiesarereflectedinourgoalsandobjectivesTheresultswillbepresentedatpublicmeetingsuponcompletionofthesurveyperiodAdditionallypleaseencourageyourfriendsfamilyneighborssocialclubscivicclubsandmembersofyourchurchtogoonlineandcompletethissurvey ThesurveycanbeaccessedthroughSeptember16ontheCityofMartinezwebsiteFacebookpageorbygoingtohttpwwwsurveymonkeycomsMarti-nezPolice

New Home for FamilyFest AtarecentcitycouncilmeetingJayBedecarreofBayAreaFestivalsan-nouncedthefirstldquoFamilyFestrdquoinMartinezonLaborDayWeekendatWaterfrontParkThealcohol-freeeventwillbegearedforkidstwototwelveyearsoldTheeventincludestwostagesforperformancesridesbouncerskidartandfacepaintingalongwithlotsoffoodvendorsTheeventwillrunfrom10am-6pmeachdayldquoThisisjustanexampleofwhatMartinezneedsaconsistentfamilyevent--acombinationofadultactivitiesandchildrenrsquosactivitiesThepopulationofMartinezispredominantlyyoungfamilieswithchildrenandthistiesinwiththethemeofourcommunityrdquosaidCouncilmemberAnaMarieAvilaFariasFamilyFestadmissionisonly$5perpersonwithacanoffoodfortheFoodBankofContraCostaandSo-lanoor$6withoutacannedfooddonationBabiesunder24monthsandseniors65+arefree

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edgedtheurgencyoftheconditionsatthemarinaandagreedtospearheadtheseeffortsandhelpusfacilitatesolutionsTimeisourenemyandeverydaymeans

moresiltationanddeteriorationThiscouldbeourlastchancetofindandinsti-tutethere-birthoftheMartinezMarinaandWaterfrontasweknowit

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A 1-12 hour guided walking tour throughHistoric Downtown Martinez to discoverthe hidden past little known haunting

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Tours are limited to 25 people Advanced ticket purchase recommended No children under 12 years allowedTeens 12-17 years must be accompanied by an adult Bring a flashlight and jacket and wear comfortable shoes

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onherimmigrantfamilyfromPuertoRicoandthetightbondshehadwithallherrelativesWhileIfoundherldquoragstorichesrdquostorystimulat-ingandheartwarmingIwasdisappointedthatthestoryendedwithherappointmenttotheSupremeCourtin2009anddidnrsquotdiscussherworkontheCourt FormerJusticeSandraDayOrsquoConnorthefirstwomanappointedtotheSupremeCourtprovidesadifferentinsightintothecourtinherbookOutofOrderStoriesfromtheHistoryoftheSupremeCourtOrsquoConnorcalledherbookOutofOrderbecauseldquoMostpeopleknowtheCourtonlyasitexistsbetweenthebangsofthegavelwhentheCourtcomestoordertohearargumentsandgiveopinionsButthestoriesoftheCourtandtheJusticesthatcomefromthelsquooutoforderrsquomomentsaddtotherichnessoftheCourtasbothabranchofourgovern-

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latestbookontheCourtTheOathTheObamaWhiteHouseandtheSupremeCourtToobinisarecognizedexpertontheCourtasyoumightknowfromhisprize-winningbookTheNineThesubstanceandcontroversythatweremissingintheSotomayorandOrsquoConnorbooksaremorethanmadeupforinthisldquonoholdsbarredrdquoaccountoftherelationshipbetweentheObamaWhiteHouseandtheRobertsrsquoCourtThetitleandtheconflictstemfromtheirveryfirstencounterwhenRobertsmangledthePresidentialOathofOfficesobadlythatObamahadtotakeitagainthenextdaytomakesurehewaslegallyPresi-dent UnderRobertsrsquoleadershiptheCourtseemstobeinaconstantbattlewiththeObamaadministrationastwodynamicleadersdifferconstantlyonsomanyconsti-tutionalissuesIfyouwanttheinsidescooponourcurrentSupremeCourtToobinrsquosbookwillprovideyouwiththought-provok-inginsightsthatwillhaveyoubeggingformore

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Ifyouhavechildrenwhoattendapub-licorcharterschoolyoumayhaveheardaboutthetransitiontothenewCommonCoreStateStandards(CCSS)TheCom-monCoreStateStandardsinitiativewasledbytwonationalorganizationsCouncilofChiefStateSchoolOfficers(CCSSO)andNationalGovernorsAssociation(NGA)inordertoeffectbroadeducationreformeffortintheUnitedStatesEducatorspost-secondaryfacultycurriculumandas-sessmentexpertsandcommunitygroupstonameafewhelpedshapetheneweduca-tionstandards TheCaliforniaStateBoardofEduca-tionadoptedtheCCSSinAugust2010andapproveditonMarch72012Since201045stateshaveadoptedthesamestandardsforEnglishLanguageArts(ELA)andMath(CaliforniahasbeenteachingtheCaliforniaContentStandardsforover10years) WhythetransitionfromCaliforniaStateStandardstoanationalsetofstand-ardsTheideaisthatthestandardsoncelearnedwillpreparestudents--regardlessoflocationorsocio-economicfactors--tobegloballycompetitiveandreadyforcollegeandcareersuccessIdeallyallstudentswillleavehighschoolwiththesamecontentknowledgeandsameskillsetsandentercollegewithouttheneedforremediationForyearsstateshavebeensettingdiffer-entstandardsandassessmentsforwhatstudentsshouldknowandbeabletodoateachgradelevelThenewstandardsareconsistentfromschooltoschoolandstatetostate CCSSisdividedintotwosectionsEnglishLanguageArtsampLiteracyinHis-torySocialStudiesScienceandTechnicalSubjectsandMathematicswhicharebro-kenupbygradelevelsCommonCoredoesnotdictatehowteachersshouldteachal-lowingformorefreedomandflexibilityintheirapproachtoteachingBecausetherearefewerstandardswithCommonCoreteacherscanfocusonteachingindepthkeyskillsandtakemoretimetoteachcoreconceptsandprocedureswellmdashandtogivestudentstheopportunitytomasterthemThestandardsaredesignedtoencour-agehigher-orderthinkingcollaboration

researchandproblemsolvingStudentswillbeexpectedtoreadmoreldquoinformationaltextrdquoaswellasclassicliterature SowhatcanyouexpecttoseethiscomingschoolyearTheMtDiabloSchoolDistrictisinPhase2ofits3-PhasetransitionintoCommonCorePlansincludeadoptingnewmathinstructionalmaterialscontinuingteachertrainingofnewELAandmathframe-workspilotingunitsofstudyandlessonplansbuildingawarenessofnewsciencestandardsandimplementingrecommendationsfromTechnologyAdvisoryCommitteeforclass-roomtechnologyenhancementamongotheritemsItwillalsobethelastyearoftheSTARtestsasthedistricttransitionstotheSmarterBalancedAssessmentsingrades3-8andgrade11Fullimplementa-tionofCCSSandassessmentsisexpectedinthe2014-2015schoolyear BecauseMtDiablohasnotyetadopt-edtextbooksthatalignwiththeCCSSitmayposeachallengeforteachersthisschoolyearMostschoolswillcontinuetousetheHoughton-MifflinlanguageartstextandworkbookswhicharenotentirelyCommonCorefriendlyValhallaPrincipalMarjiCalbecksaidldquoWehavematerialsthatweareusinginLanguageArtstobridgeandsupplementtheHoughtonMifflinandon-goingteachertrainingisbeingpro-videdrdquo TheshifttoCCSSwillincreaserigorininstructionandincludemoreexpositorywritinginmathscienceandsocialstudiesInadditionastrongeremphasiswillbeplacedontheuseoftechnologyanddigitalmediatocollaborateresearchandpresentinformationandstudentswillbeaskedmoreopen-endedquestionstoprovetheirknowledgeandexpertiseonthesubjectmatterbeingtaughtStephanieGiovanettiHiddenValleyElementarysecondgradeteachersaysldquoTeacherswillneedtocreateandfindlessonsthatmatchwiththenewCommonCoreManyofusaretakingworkshopsinthesummerthiswillhelpmebeginmytransitionrdquoGiovanettiisop-timisticthatthenewstandardswillengagelearningldquoIdofeelitaddressesdifferentlearningstylesCommonCoremakeschil-drenthinkmoreforthemselvesYoupose

Keeping up with the Common Core By Jaki Jones

New Principal at aHs By Jaki Jones

OnApril29theMartinezUnifiedSchoolDistrictBoardapprovedtheap-pointmentofTomDoppeasprincipalofAlhambraHighSchoolreplacingNerminFraserwhoresignedlastJuneafterservingtwoyearsDoppepreviouslyservedasAlhambrarsquosviceprincipalduringthe2011-2013schoolyears AsnewprincipalDoppersquosimmedi-ateattentionwillbefocusedonthenewCommonCoreStandardsandtheimpactsoncurriculumandinstructionatthehighschoolldquoThisupcomingyearwewilldevotesignificanttimeduringweeklyprofes-sionaldevelopmentaswellasonminimumstudentdaystobuildtheknowledgeofstaffaroundtheexpectationsofthestandardsthemselvesandstrategiestosuccessfullyteachthemtostudentsrdquohesaid Creatingatechnologyrichenviron-mentisanotherpriorityforthenewprin-cipalTheCommonCoreStateStandardsaredesignedtoprepareallstudentsforlifeinatechnologicalsocietyandplaceanemphasisontechnologicalproficiencyldquoWewillhaveevenmoredevicesoncampusnextyearforourstudentstouseandwewillbetrainingteachersinbestpracticesforusingtechnologyintheclassroomtoenhanceandcomplimentgoodteachingrdquoheadded SuperintendentRamiMuthsupportedtheselectionofDoppeasprincipalandbelieveshisguidanceiswhatAlhambraneedsastheschoolmovesforwardwithimprovementsinitsfacilitiesandthequality

ofprogramsldquoTomisavisionaryleaderwhosincerelyworkstobuildconsensusHeleadsbyexampleandisneverafraidtostandupforthebestinterestsofstudentsItishiscourageandhiswillingnesstobuildrelationshipsthatmakehimanoutstandingleaderfordistrictrdquosaidMuth AlhambraHighSchoolreceivedasix-yearaccreditationwithathree-yearreviewfromtheWesternAssociationofSchoolsandColleges(WASC)inthespringof2011WASCgrantsinstitutionalaccreditationafteracomprehensiveself-studyfollowedbyanon-siteevaluationoftheprogramsandservicesofthetotalinstitutionldquoPartoftheaccreditationincludedamid-termreviewwhichisaone-dayvisitbytheWASCchairthatwilltakeplacethisschoolyearSowewillcontinuetoworkonourschoolgoalswhichcenteraroundclosingtheachieve-mentgapninthgradetransitionandcol-legeandcareerreadinessTheworkwearedoingwithCommonCoreandtechnologywillbeapartofaddressingthosegoalsbutourapproachwillbemulti-facetedrdquocontin-uedDoppe AsprincipalDoppelooksforwardtobeingvisibleatmanyschoolandsport-ingeventsandwillencourageschoolspiritamonghisstaffldquoItisasharedgoalthatmyadministrationteamhastobepresentandinvolvedinextracurricularsandinthecommunityrdquoJoiningPrincipalDoppeinadministrationwillbeVicePrincipalsMichaelDeFransecoandScottDamian

aquestionandtheydiscussanddiscovertheanswersontheirownThehardpartistheyaregoingtohavetobeabletoanswerthequestionlsquowhyrsquoThesenewstandardsexpectsmorein-depthlearningofasubjectmatterasopposedtojustskimmingthesurfacerdquoshecontinued GovernorJerryBrownsignedCalifor-niarsquosnew$963billionbudgetandincludes$125billioninschooldistrictfundingtoprepareforCommonCoreStateStandardsthatmaybeusedforprofessionaldevelop-menttextbookadoptionstechnologyandsuppliesforstudents

SmarterBalancedassessmentswillbeimplementedinthe2014-15schoolyearandwillassessstudentsrsquomasteryoftheCommonCoreParentscanreviewonlinepracticetestsbygoingtowwwsmarter-balancedorgFormoreinformationonCommonCorevisitwwwcorestandardsorgOpponentsofCommonCorehavecreatedawebsitecalledTruthinAmericanEducation

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WithfundsfromtheSafeampSup-portedSchools(S3)GrantCollegeParkisstartinganexcitingnewfreshmanorientationprogramcalledLinkCrewonThursdayAugust22from10am-4pmintheCollegeParkgymTheprogramisforallincomingfreshmanandLinkCrewLeaders LinkCrewempowersincomingfreshmentogetconnectedfromdayonewithclubsotherstudentsandeachotherTrainedstudentleadersconductthefreshmanorientationprogramusinggamesandbreakoutgroupstoshareintheschoolexperienceAlsoeachfresh-manismatchedwithastudentmentorforone-on-onesupportthroughouttheyearCollegeParktrains80ndash100studentleaderseveryyearsothatasfreshmenbecomesophomorestheycanbecomestudentleadersthemselves In2012CollegeParkwasoneofthreeschoolsinMDUSDtoreceivetheSafeampSupportedSchools(S3)Grant

CollegeParkusesfundsfromthisgranttoimprovelearningandachievementbyimprovingoverallschoolclimateInagoodschoolclimatestudentsfeelsafeconnectedandsupportedAlloftheS3programsaredesignedandimplementedthroughcollaborationbetweenstudentsstaffandparents InadditiontoLink CrewcurrentS3programsatCollegeParkincludeChallenge Day -ReducesbullyingandsubstanceusebygivingstudentstoolstobecometrueagentsofchangeintheireverydaylivesoncampusandathomeAjA Project-EmpowersphotographystudentstoexamineandilluminatethethemeofrespectforoneselfandothersStudentscreatemultimediaprojectstosharetheirdiscoverieswiththecampusandcommunityatlargeComment Boxes-ProvidesawaytosafelyandanonymouslyreportcampusconcernsandquestionsAllcommentsarereadandhandledbyqualifiedschoolstaff

HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION 2013Walk-Through Registration is August 21 amp 22 from 3pm - 7pmFreshman Orientation is Friday August 23 from 10am - 12pm

First Day of School is Tuesday August 27

ALHAMBRA HIGH

COLLEGE PARKMonday August 19 freshman parent orientation at 7pm Hear a brief orientation meet Principal Paul Gengler and get a tour of the school This is a great opportunity to get your questions answered prior to walk thru In addition meet the PTSA booster groups and alumni groups

Tuesday August 20 freshman and senior walk thru 9am-1230pm

Wednesday August 21 sophomore and junior walk thru 9am-1230pm

Wednesday August 21 5pm ndash 7pm An all-grades walk-thru for those unable to make it during assigned days and times Families with students scheduled on both days can come on each day or complete walk-thru for both students on Wednesday August 21

Students must attend walk thru to get their student ID and course schedule If students are unavailable on walk thru days they must arrive early on the rst day of school to get their student ID and schedule

Thursday August 22 the freshman orientation program Link Crew 10am-4pm in the College Park gym The program is for all incoming freshman and Link Crew Leaders (junior and senior leadership mentors)

Freshman Student amp Parent BBQ from 4pm - 6pm in the College Park Quad immediately following fresh-man orientation Enjoy food meet your studentrsquos mentor amp connect with other College Park freshman parents Sponsored by Slow Hand BBQ

First day of school for students is Wednesday August 28

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Attention All (teenaged and older) Musicians Actors Vocalists Poets and Songwriters

IntroducingthePERFORMANCE WORKSHOPprogramnewthisfallatVil-lageCenterfortheArtsThePerformanceWorkshopfosterspeer-to-peerencourage-mentandisasupportiveenvironmentforauditionpreparationperformingoriginalmaterialinfrontofotherartistsorsimplytopracticeyourcraftSingersActorsMusi-ciansPoetsWritersinthisclassshouldcomepreparedwiththeirownmaterial(bringsheetmusicbackingtrackifaccompanimentisneeded)Ourinstructor(s)willaddressstagepresencedeliveryandoverallcreativeapproach(Age12+) Call Village Center today at 925-676-8400 to register for the PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP program which begins in September on Tuesday evenings

Also new this fall PIANO STEPS for your 35-6 year old WearenowofferingyoungerstudentsafunandinteractivewaytobeintroducedtomusictheorymusicfundamentalsandpianobasicsTheclassiscalledPIANO STEPSandisopentoallstudentsaged35-6yearsYourlittleonewillexploretheworldofmusicandpianousingtheBIGpianomatparticipantshaveablastldquosteppingrdquooutmelodiesonthefloorpianoCall Village today to register for our fall PIANO STEPS class VillageCenterfortheArtsldquoafriendlyplaceforlearningrdquo925-676-8400

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TheMartinezArtsAssociationishostingthe44thannualArtintheParkonSundayAugust18atSusanaParkinMartinezActivitiesbeginat10amandcontinuethrough5pmEachyearover50artisansandcrafterscomefromallovertheBayAreaandasfarawayasOregonandHawaiitoparticipateinthisexcitingeventArtistsrepresentawidevarietyofmediumsprovidingguests

withanarrayofoptionsAttendeescandinefrommanyfoodboothselectionsandenjoyourwineampbeergardenwhilelisteningtolivemusicprovidedbylocalmusiciansincludingsalsajazzcountryrockamprollandothergreatsounds AllproceedsbenefittheMAArsquosscholarshipfundForfulldetailscontacthttpmartinezartsorgart-in-the-park

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Make the House safe from Quake shakesBy Jim Bonato Pleasant Hill CERT Program Manager

FPHE announces grants

InmyspringarticlesIpresentedthescenarioofalargeearthquakehittingPleasantHilloutlinedaneasyFamilyDisasterPreparednessPlanandidentifiedbasicprovisionsneededforDisasterSup-plyKits(visitwwwourcommunityfocuscomandclickontheldquoColumnsrdquodropdownlisttofindpastsafetyarticles)Thismonthletrsquostakealookathowtoprepareyourhometobetterwithstandthesuddenshakingofalargeearthquake MostofthemajorearthquakeswerememberintheBayAreaconsistedofarollingshakingmotionThe1906earthquakewasaccompaniedbyviolentlateraljoltingmovementsndashtheJuandeFucaplateliterallyslidnorthwardpasttheNorthAmericanplateAllquakesdisplaceobjectswhetheritrsquosahomenotboltedtoitsfoundationorloosearticlesontableswallsandshelvesinsidethehome ItisalwaysprudenttomakesureyourhomeisboltedtoitsfoundationEquallyimportantisreducingaquakersquosshakingeffectbyinstallinghalf-inchtothree-quarter-inchplywoodwallstothestudsin

thecrawlspaceunderthehomeThesearecalledsheerpanels InthehousestoreyourheaviestitemsonlowershelvesorinthelowerkitchencabinetsRememberthosechildprooflatchessomeofusinstalledonourcabinetdoorstopreventthekidsfromopeningthemThesecanbereinstalledtopreventplatesglassesandfoodstufffromfallingtothefloorandbreaking Allwall-hungpicturesandmirrorsshouldbeattachedwithsecurityhangersTallfurnitureshouldbesecuredtowallstudstopreventthoseitemsfromtippingoverTelevisionsandstereoequipmentcanbesecuredwithindustrialvelcroThesefastenersaresecuredtothebackofthefurnitureandequipmentLoosecurioscanbemademoresecurebyaffix-ingmuseumputtytotheirbaseAlltheseinexpensiveitemscanbepurchasedatlocalhardwarestores InthegaragelooktoseethatthewaterheaterisstrappedtothestudswithplumberrsquostapeandlagboltsthegassupplylinetotheheatershouldbeflexibleCheck

TheFoundationforPleasantHillEducation(FPHE)isproudtoannouncethatinMay2013itawarded$38000ingrantstotheelevenpublicschoolsinPleasantHillSince2009FPHEhasawarded$158000totheschoolsintheCollegeParkHighSchoolfeederpatternFPHEgrantsprovideschoolswithessen-tialeducationalmaterialsandprogramsthatwouldnototherwisebeavailable FPHEgreatlyappreciatesandthanksallthe2012-2013donorsandbusinesspartnersfortheircontributionsandtheirawarenessthatstrongschoolsbenefitanentirecommunity ForconvienentdonatingFPHEisnowoneScripForthoseunfamiliarwitheScripeverytimeyoushopataneScrip

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Coach allocco 600 Wins EarlierthisyearwewereremissnottoacknowledgeamilestoneofoneofouroldfriendsDeLaSalleheadvarsitybas-ketballcoachFrankAlloccocelebratedhis600thcareercoachingvictoryonFebruary8ThewincameastheSpartansusedtheirtrademarkdefensetodefeatLivermore64-29 The59-year-oldAlloccoisonlythetwenty-ninthboyrsquosbasketballcoachinCaliforniaprephistorytoreach600victoriesandtheninthfromtheBayAreaOverallhiscareerrecordonthatmagicalnightstoodat600-83(878)inacombined22-yearcareeratDLSandNorthgate(167wins)Congratulationscoachsteve Ward Back on the Diamond SteveWardveryfamiliartotheland-scapeatDiabloValleyCollege(DVC)forovertwodecadeshasannouncedhewillreturntothebaseballdiamondandcoachtheVikingsforanunprecedentedthirdstintin2014Some25yearsagoWardwasfirsthiredasheadbaseballcoachatDVCwhereheledtheteamfor14seasonsIn1995headdedthetitleofathleticdirectortohisresumeIn2000followingsixyearsofperforminginbothrolesheresignedfromcoachingbaseballcollegiatelyandfocusedonhissonrsquostravelteamldquoIamexcitedaboutgettingtofinishmylastfiveyearsatDVCasthebaseballcoachrdquoWardsaid Wardhas30yearsofexperiencecoachingbaseballatJCDivisionIandhighschoollevelsIn2002hewasinductedintotheCaliforniaCommunityCollegeBaseballHallofFameWardrsquosca-reerrecordis382-290-2(568)Histeamshavemadetenstateplayoffappearancesandthe1989clubwontheonlyGoldenGateConferencetitleinschoolhistoryInadditionWardfounded(in2006)andisExecutiveChairmanoftheDVCAthleticHallofFameCardinale Passes JohnCardinale47andaresidentofMartinezpassedawayafteratwo-yearbattlewithstomachcancerinMarchCardinalewasthedirectorofcommuni-cationsandmediarelationsatRacewaySonomasince1998Cardinalewasa

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InlateJunetheMartinezRedSoxMajorGirlssoftballteamtookonPinoleHerculesfortheLittleLeagueDistrict4TournamentofChampionsofContraCostaCountytitleThegamewashostedbyClaytonValleyLittleLeagueandplayedatClaytonValleyCharterHighSchool AsthevisitingteamMartinezwastednotimeastheystruckinthefirstinningwhenBriannaWatersledoffthegamewithawalkAfterabasehitbuntbyKarennaRossellimovedhertothirdHannaRuval-cabahitasacrificeflytoscoreWatersfora1-0lead DericaBoydwasthestartingpitcherforMartinezshuttingdownthefirsttwobatterswithstrikeoutstostartAfterissu-ingawalkMartinezrsquoscatcherLaurenKinggunnedtherunnertoendanythreat InthesecondMartineztackedontwomorerunssetupbyahitfromMarissaMooreandanerroronadroppedthirdstrikethatallowedMimiVotoreachfirstbasesafelyVoandMooreputthemselvesinscoringpositiononadoublestealandSadieJamesstrokedahittobringMoorehomeTheyscoredanotherRedSoxrunwhenJamesgotintoapickleallowingVotoscoreeasilyfora3-0leadBoydagainshutdownPinoleHerculesbystriking-outtheside InthethirdMartinezscoredtwomoreasRuvalcabastrokedahomerunandKingliftedasacrificeflymakingita5-0gameInthebottomoftheinningPinole

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The Pleasant Hill Blue 8U Boys team battled the heat as well as some serious com-petition to finish in 2nd place at the All World Baseball Fire Cracker 400 Tournament on June 28-30 in Martinez The Blue team finished pool play with a 3-0-1 record good for the 2 seed in the Semi Finals There they beat The Belmont Blasters 3-2 on a walk off triple in the bottom of the 6th inning Our boys finally fell to The Delta Dawgs in the championship game The team picked up their second consecutive 2nd place finish in the Fremont 4th of July Tournament Our boys used some hot hitting superb defense and clutch pitch-ing to advance to the championship game with a 3-1 record There they met the un-beaten host team from Fremont The championship game was a real nail biter with Fremont coming out on top 5-4 Great job guys

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sidhu Drafted by tampa By Chuck Nan

SonomaStateUniversity(SSU)seniorpitcherHarmenSidhuwhosetaprogramandCaliforniaCollegiateAthleticAssociation(CCAA)recordforthebestsingle-seasonearnedrunaverage(ERA)andledthenationinthatsamecategorywasnamedtherecipientofthe2013TinoMartinezAwardwhichispresentedeachyeartothemostoutstandingplayerinNCAADivisionIIbaseball SidhuisfromMartinezandattendedCollegeParkgraduatingin2008 EquivalenttofootballrsquosHeismanTrophytheprestigiousawardisnamedaftertheformerUniversityofTampaUSOlympianandMajorLeagueBaseballAll-StarTinoMartinezTinohimselfmadethecalltoSidhutopersonallycongratulatehimonwinningtheaward In13startsthisseasonSidhuwas10-1witha098ERAwith93strikeoutsin8223inningsHeallowedjust47hitsand9earnedrunsHisERAwastopsinDivisionIIandisthefirsttimeinthestoriedhistoryofSonomaStatebaseball--andtheCCAA--thatastartingpitcherhasrecordedanERAunder100MostimpressivelySidhugave-upjustfiveextrabasehits(nohomeruns)to323battershefaced Theright-handerendedhistwo-yearstintwithSSUbybreakingtheall-timerecordforlowestcareerERA(156)andlowestopponentbattingaverage(186)

Hecompileda17-2recordin25careerappearances(allstarts)In150totalinningsheallowedjust99hitsand26earnedrunswhilestriking-out161(4thall-timeforSSU) AftertheseasonSidhuwasselectedasaFirst-TeamperformerbytheCCAAand

WestRegionHealsoearnedFirst-TeamAll-AmericahonorsfromtheAmericanBaseballCoachesAssociationandtheNa-tionalCollegiateBaseballWritersAssocia-tion InadditiontohisstellarplaySidhuwasoutstandingintheclassroomaswellpostinga354GPAincommunicationsHewasnamedtothe2013DivisionIIAca-demicAll-Districtteam SonomaStatefinishedthirdintheDivisionIIWestRegionandwrapped-up2013withanoverallrecordof36-22TheSeawolvesplacedfourthinCCAAwitha24-16record SidhuspenthisfirsttwoyearsatDia-bloValleyCollegePriortothatheearnedThird-TeamAll-DVALhonorsafterhisseniorseasonatCollegeParkTheFalconsalsomadeanimpressiverunthatseasontoclaimtheNCS3A-EastBaycrownwithSidhuwinningthreeofthefourgamesenroute SidhugotsomemoregreatnewsinearlyJunewhenhewasa20th-rounddraftpick(608thoverall)oftheTampaBayRays

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Dallimontirsquos Restaurant

1932 Oak Park Boulevard Pleasant Hill 925-944-5224

wwwdallimontiscom

bull A Family Tradition Since 1982 bull Open for Lunch amp Dinnerbull Reservations amp Take Out Available bull Small Banquets Welcome

bull Full Bar amp Wine List bull A Touch of North Beach in your Neighborhood

LIVE MUSIC EVERY SATURDAY FRIDAY KARAOKE NIGHT bull GRAB THE MIC AND ROCK OUT

Come for the food stay for the music

83 Tamsen Donner Blues Band bull 810 Private Practice817 Lumberyard bull 824 Kick the Mule bull 831 The Famous Three-O

August 1 Chris Cain Band Armandos 707 Marina Vista Martinez 8pm

August 3 Danrsquos Bar 1524 Civic Drive Walnut Creek 10pm

August 4 Dave Martinrsquos House Party Pleasant Hill Summer Concert by the Lake 6pm

August 17 Caroompas Room Armandos 707 Marina Vista Martinez 8pm

August 18 Cover2Cover Pleasant Hill Summer Concert by the Lake 6pm

August 24 El Desayuno Armandos 707 Marina Vista Martinez 8pm

August 29 Sin Silver Roccorsquos Pizzeria 2909 Ygnacio Valley Road Walnut Creek 8pm

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Visit wwwpleasanthillconcertscom for all concert information Sponsored by Pleasant Hill Civic Action Commission

Series Sponsors

City ofPleasant Hill

ConcertSponsors

Casey Strand

Chiropractor

FOOD amp Funevery concert

SheilarsquosDaycare

On the lawn by the lake at Pleasant Hill City Hall Gregory Ln amp Cleaveland Rd

LIVE Music

6-8pm

Free

Aug 4 Kinderrsquos BBQ

Aug 18 Kinders BBQ

Sep 1 Taqueria Los Gallos

The following restaurantsare scheduled to sell food

Thanks for joining us for allthe concerts this summer

Ice cream and shaved ice available

for purchase at all concerts

Aug 4Dave Martin House Party

FunkRampBDanceClassic RockAug 18Cover2CoverHigh Energy Dance Music

Jul 7 Aug 4 Sep 1 Aug 18 Aug 18 Aug 18

And on Sep 1Gumbo Stew

Community Service DayPleasant Hillrsquos 9th ANNUAL

Organized by Pleasant Hill Civic Action Commission

and supported by local businesses

City of

Pleasant Hill

Saturday 730am September 28 2013

wwwpleasant-hillnetCSDRegister your project or volunteer at

For more information call 671-5229or email mneliscipleasant-hillcaus

Make a difference

Churches schools neighborhoods businessesfind a project

and register it on the city website at wwwpleasant-hillnetCSD

Volunteers

Open to all agesmdash families and children welcome

FREE kick-off breakfast

FREE

PLUS

sign up online at wwwpleasant-hillnetCSD to work

by the PH Lions beginning at 730am

at PH Park Gregory Ln (first 600 receive a T-shirt)

bring items of non-perishable food for the barrels

of the Food Bank of Contra Costa amp Solano

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tHE gaRDEN

InancienttimesAugustwasknownasWeodMonathwhichalsomeansweedmonthwhengrowthcrescendoswithlushplantsofallkindsandpeaksalongwithasmanyvarietiesofweedsasCarterhaspillsKnownasthehottestmonthoftheyearAugustistraditionallythebiggestvacationmonthtooAnoldEnglishsayingisldquoIfthefirstweekofAugustbewarmthewinterwillbewhiteandlongrdquo AugustisalsoWaterQualityMonthbutmoreimportantlyAu-gustishellipdrumrollhellipNationalGoatCheeseMonthLeadingintooneofthemonthrsquoslargestcropndashtomatoesTomatoescanastoundapersononmanylevelsAftermanymurmur-ousconversationsbetweenbeesandplantsgardenersshouldhaveanabun-danceofpollinatedflowersproducinghugecropsofloomingmulti-coloredfruitsThickslicesofsaidtomatoespairswimminglywellwithgoatcheese

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tomatoes Basil and Fruit Oh MyBy Lesley Stiles

Corn Fritters

Sweet and Sour Tomatoes

Mix flour baking powder and salt in a bowl Make a well in the center and put eggs oil and milk in center Whisk together and add corn and herbs Put enough oil in a frying pan to grease well Fry the fritters a few at a time until golden on each side

Put tomatoes green onions and cilantro in a bowl and set aside Heat olive oil in a sauce pan Add cinnamon and cumin and heat until bubbly about 2 minutes Slowly add honey and rice vinegar Cook for 3 more minutes or until a little thick and gooey Pour mixture over tomatoes cilantro and green onions Season with salt and let sit for about 5 minutes before using

1frac12 cups flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon soda1 teaspoon kosher salt2 large eggs

frac34 cup milk3 tablespoons olive oil2 cups fresh corn kernels2 tablespoons each chopped parsley and chopped basil

2 pounds of assorted heirloom tomatoes seeded and cut into chunks1 bunch green onions sliced thin2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro2 tablespoons of honey

frac14 cup of seasoned rice vinegar1 tablespoon of olive oil1 teaspoon of kosher salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Ingredients

Ingredients

Directions

Directions

OrganicGardeneveryyearStudentslovehowsweettheyareandveryfewmakeitpastthepickinrsquoForthosethatdomakeitinsideconjureupabeauti-fulsaladusingSunGoldscutinhalffreshcorncutoffthecobbabyaru-gulafreshcrunchychoppedcucumberandcrumbledfetaDrizzleexcellentoliveoilsqueezelemonjuicecrackseasaltandmixgentlyItrsquosthesaladyouwillliveonfortherestofthesummer StonefruitsswollenbysunarepeakingthismonthaswellandareburstingwithnaturalsugarsSliceontoapieceofpuffpastryandeggwashthedoughPullituparoundthefruitsprinklewithadashofrawsug-arandbakeat400untilthepastryisbrownandthejuicesarebubblingEatthisfreeformtarthotwithmeltingva-nillabeanicecreamandcreatealus-cioussaucearoundyourplate(tobelickeduplaterwhenonlylovedonesarepresent)

MercuryhasbeenabithighbutitisthoseeveningsweliveforwhenthesungivesupthefightandthegentlesummerbreezeoffthebayrollsintoourlittlevalleymakingitoneofthefinestplacesonearthtocallhomeGetoutonthetrailsearlyandhydratelotsMangia CornFritterswithSweetandSourtomatoesisthemostpopularitemIprepareforfolksallsummerlonghandsdownAlittlebitofworkbutitwillguaranteeyouaspotatanypartyalotofsuitorsandevenseveralpropos-alsofmarriage LesleyStilesisagraduateoftheCaliforniaCulinaryAcademysus-tainablecatererandschoolgardeneducator ContactLesleyatlesleystilescomcastnetwwwlesleystilesblog-spotcomandvisithernewwebsitewwwlesleystilesfoodscom

HILLCREST CONGREGATIONAL

CHURCH

God is still speaking

Hillcrest Congregational Church UCC404 Gregory Lane Pleasant Hill CA 94523

925-689-8260 bull wwwhillcrestuccorg

All people may now legally marry in our stateFor years at Hillcrest we have said

All Are Welcome ndash regardless of sexual orientationNow we can add to that

All Are Welcome to come to Hillcrest to be Married

Whoever you are wherever you are on lifersquos journeyyou are welcome here

rejoices that

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Pleasant Hill senior activities

Martinez senior activities818 green st (925) 370-8770

233 gregory Lane (925) 798-8788

81 - Fit For Life Senior Aerobics 9-10amTuesThursEnergy-inspiringmusictostartyourdayoffrightlowimpacteasydancemovesforagoodcardiowork-outYoursquollhavelotsoffunwhileyouareburningcaloriesMuscleconditioningandstretchingarepartoftheprogramAppropriateforalllevelsInstructorTariNicholson8classes$35$30(member)or8-classpunchcard$40Noclasson8688

813 - So You Want to Write a Book 2pmApanelofblockbusterlocalauthorswilldiscusstheirwritingandpublishingexperiencesQampAsessionfollowsTheau-thorswillbeBarbaraBentley(A Dance with the Devil A True Story of Marriage to a Psychopath)JonCory (A Plague of Scoundrels)AlfredJGarrette(The Saint of Florenville A Love Story)andJudithMarshall (Husbands May Come amp Go but Friends are Forever)FreePHSCChateauHall

815 - Basic Computer amp You 130-3pm ThursdaysThisisahands-onexperi-encewhereyouwilllearnthebasiccomputerfunctionssuchashowtoturnonthecomputerlogonnavigatewithamouseandfindsoftwareapplicationsInstructorWalterSanchezPHSeniorCenterComputerLab3classes$45$40(member)

830 - Just the Facts Regarding Skin Cancer 1pmThoroughskincancerpresen-tationincludesadviceonpreventionearlydetectionamptreatmentoptionsThiseducationaltalkwillhighlighttheABCDErsquosofskincancerbasalcellsquamouscellandmelanomaRefreshmentsampsunscreenprovidedPresenterShannyBaughmanMDSponsoredbyCASkinampMelanomaCenterDiabloValleyOn-cologyandHospiceoftheEastBayCalltoreserveyourspotFreeforallages

We Specialize In One-on-One Personal Advice We Care

Linda J WeihofenReverse Mortgage Specialist

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SENIOR CALENDARS SPONSORED BY

Helping you to understand the NEW Reverse Mortgage

82 - CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) 10am- 1230pm Donrsquot be ScaredhellipBe PreparedWeareofferingafree2-hourpersonalemergencypreparednessclasspresentedbytheCERTteamLearnhowtobereadywhenamajordisasterstrikesTopicscoveredwillincludewhatbasicneces-sarysuppliesandequipmentyoushouldhaveandwhatplansyoushouldmaketoensureyouarereadytomeetthischallengingtimeCalltoregister(925)370-8770EveryoneiswelcomeNoteTherewillbeafreedrawing(emergencypreparationkitvaluedat$100)forthosewhoattendthisim-portantandinformativeseminarDrawingwillbeheldaftertheseminaryoumustbepresenttowin

811 - Pancake Breakfast 8-1100amThisdeliciousbreakfastincludespan-cakesortoastsausageeggs(howyoulikethem)orangejuiceandcoffeeEveryoneiswelcomeCostis$350foradultsand$2forchildren10yearsandunderHandmadecraftsperfectforgiftswillbeonsaleduringthebreakfast

Coming soonhellipcall the center for more informationbullCatchYourself-MaintainYourIndependenceFridaysSeptember6ndash272013bullCoroDrsquoAmiciConcertSundaySeptember152013bullVagabondPlayerspresentldquoWagonWheelsrdquoFridaySeptember272013

Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu in October AretheGalaacutepagosIslandsandMachuPicchuonyourbucketlistJointheMartinezSeniorCenterforthetripofalifetimetoEcuadorGalapagosIslandsandPeruTripDatesOctober1-122013TourHighlights5Day4NightGalapagosIslandsCruiseaboardtheLegendExploretheSacredValleyoftheIncasstayovernightinMachuPicchuandtourCuzcoandthenearbyruinsLandandCruisePack-ageTourIncludesAllmealstransfersandexcursionsonboardcruiseroundtriptrainticketsonVistadomeTrainalltransfersandsightseeingasoutlinedintheitineraryairporttransferstoSanFranciscoAirportairfarefromSFOtoGuayaquilreturningfromLimatoSFOallinternalflightsCost$7794perpersondoubleoccupancyCallthecenterat(925)370-8770foradetaileditineraryTherearejustafewspacesleftifyouwouldliketogocalltoday

Help a Child to Read

Community service Day

Helpachildlearntoreadbyvolunteer-ingforthePleasantHillEducationInitiative(PHEI)ReadingReadiness programbegin-ningthisfall The ReadingReadiness programwilltargetstudentsingradesK-2ateachele-mentaryschoolinPleasantHill Volunteerswillbematchedwithyoungreadersandwillworkone-on-onewithstudentsunderateacherrsquosguidancetoimprovetheirread-ingskillsandgivethemtheconfidencetheyneedtothriveintheclassroomThereisnopreviousexperiencenecessarytovolunteer

justacommitmentofonehouraweektomakeadifference VolunteerswillneedtobefingerprintedandTBtested ThePHEIisalsointerestedinpartner-ingwithbusinessesandcivicandreligiousgroupsthatarewillingtocreateReadingReadinessteamstohelpoutintheclass-room ForadditionalinformationortohelpoutwiththisprogrampleasegotothePHEIrsquoswebpageandclickonldquoSignupasaVolunteerNowrdquo httpwwwcipleasant-hillcausphei

Volunteerandprojectregistrationisnowopenforthe9thannualCommunityServiceDayonSaturdaySeptember28thChurchesschoolsneighborhoodsbusinessesfindaprojectandregisteritonthecitywebsiteatwwwpleasant-hillnetCSD Senior Residents ndash Do you need help at home with yard workTheSeniorCenterandPHCivicActionCommissionareexploringthepossibilityofas-sistingseniorsattheirresidenceswhoareinneedofyardworkandotheroutdoorchoresIfyouareinterestedinreceivingassistancefromCommunityServiceDayvolunteersorhaveanyquestionsaboutthisprojectpleasecallDanaat798-8788oremailheratdkriderpleasanthillreccom FormoreinformationcontactMartinNelisatmneliscipleasant-hillcausorcall(925)671-5229

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 29

Recreation and Park updatesMake a Difference BerecognizedinourcommunitywithyourgeneroussupportofournewSeniorCenterTeenCenterCommuni-tyCenterandPleasantOaksParkHelpusmeetourgoaltocompletethefinaltouchesforallfourofournewPleasantHillRecreationvenuesWestillneedfurniturefixturesandequipmentWall Dedication ($500+) Withyourgenerousdonationyourdesignatednamewillbeetchedonabeautifulclearslatewithinthecapitalcampaigndedicationwallslocatedin

thePleasantHillSeniorCenterTeenCenterandCommunityCenterCon-tactourofficetosecureyourspecialplaceRoom Dedication Opportuni-ties ($5000+) HonorandrecognizeyourfamilyalovedoneabusinessororganizationformanyyearstocomebynamingaroominoneormoreofournewPleasantHillRecreationcentersSpecialsignagewillcommemorateyourgenerouscontribu-tionandyourexceptionalcommitmenttoourcommunityContactouroffice

todiscussroom-namingopportunitiesavailableineachcenteradditional Donation Opportu-nities OpportunitiessuchasdesignateddonationspledgesandbequestsarealsowelcomecontributionsAnydonationover$500willberecognizedwithyournameonourdedicationwallslocatedinallthreebuildingsTogetyournamededicationetchedinrecognitionthisyearthedeadlineisOctober102013Formoreinformationonthebondproj-ectsanddonationopportunitiesvisitwwwpleasanthillreccomCome Play With us this Fall ThePleasantHillRecreationampParkDistrictrsquosFallSpotlightisheadedtomailboxesonAugust15Checkoutallnewclassesactivitiesandeventsgoing

onthisfallinPleasantHillFromtod-dlerstoteenstoseniorstheSpotlightisyourguidetofunthisfallRegisterearlyforclassesandactivitiesearlytosecureyourspotFormoreinformationoneverythingPHRPDhastooffervisitwwwpleasanthillreccomteen Center Open HouseAugust 21 from 230pm to 5pm InterestedintheTeenCenterbutnotsurewhatithastoofferComecheckitoutMeetthestaffcheckoutthegamesandactivitiesseeclassdem-onstrationsandenterourprizedrawingSign-upsforclassesandactivitieswillalsobeavailableThenewTeenCenterislocatedinthePleasantHillParkat147GregoryLaneFormoreinforma-tiononthiseventcall(925)691-5645orvisitwwwphteenscenecom

PaID aDVERtORIaL

Teen council members from left to right Meredith Fore Allie Naccara Emily Adamson and Maddie Shultz

wwwourcommunityfocuscomPage 30 August 2013

FALCON FOUNDATION

College Parkrsquos Class of 1963 Reunion

Join Us At the Malt Shoppe

Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17 600 to 1000

Catered by Outback Steakhouse

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Join us for dinner catered by Outback Steakhouse at the Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17th from 6pm ndash 10pm

Music of the Doo Wop Bands of the 50rsquos and 60rsquosAfter party will be at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center from 10pm - 1am

Sunday Picnic at the Martinez Waterfront from 11am - 3pmFor more information please contact Jerry Pollard

3129 Sonoma Valley Drive Fairfield Ca 945349168135401 bull jerrypollardyahoocom

The class of 1983 is celebrating 30 years and we want to celebrate with the classes of 1982 amp 1984

Join us for a catered picnic at Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek Bring your family Sunday September 29th from 1100 am ndash 600 pm

For more information and to RSVP contact Corrin Grube Canale at ccanalecomcastnet or

Danielle Pratt Dearborn at thedearbornscomcastnet

30 YEARREUNION

Class of 83rsquo

50 YEARREUNION

Class of 63rsquo

The class of 1963 is celebrating 50 years Join us at the Malt Shoppe

HALL OFFAME

BANQUET

7th Annual

CPHS Annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction CeremonyPlease join us in honoring our Athletic Alumni on Saturday August 24th 2013at St Andrews Community Center bull 1601 Mary Dr Pleasant Hill CA 94523

No Host Bar at 500PM Dinner at 630

Catered By Outback Steakhouse Pleasant Hill CA Cost of Event $5000 per person Reservations needed - Must reserve by Aug10th Tickets at door only if seating is available for $7000 Send checks to HOF Falcon Foundation co Barbara Lannum 109 Woodview Ct Martinez CA 94553

TEAMS TO BE HONOREDGymnastics 1968 - 69 - 70

HONOREEMike Huff 1978

ATHLETES TO BE HONOREDDan Stoll 1991 Cross Country and Track

Alison Suto 1988 Tennis-Basketball-SoftballDustin Torrez 1994 Football-BaseballCasey Torrez 1994 Football-Baseball

Contact Jerry Pollard CPHS Hall of Fame Committee E-mail for more info jerrypollardyahoocom bull 916-813-5401

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 31

same as it Ever WasBy Suzie Billingsley

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Itrsquosjustafewdaysafterthe4thofJulyinPleasantHillandthemarksarestillfreshinthemiddleofthestreetwheretwobestfriendsandtheirdadshadsetoffsomeldquoPiccoloPeterdquoandoth-erharmlesssparklynoisyfireworksWatchingthemfromthestreetthatnightIsmiledattheirsimplejoyandlaughterItbroughtmebacktoanotherJulywhenItoowasalittlegirlgrowinguponthisstreetattheendofthecourtIlivehereagaininmyageofmiddle-essenceinthesamehousewhereIgrewup InfrontofmyhouseattheendofthecourtwastheplacewherealltheneighborkidsplayedsoftballcowboysandIndianstagandhopscotchandwhereourdadstaughtushowtoridebikesWestayedoutuntillateonhotsummernightsplayingtetherballorrun-

ningthroughthesprinklersGoinguptoDinosaurHillbehindmystreetwasalwaysanadventureoffortbuildingandexploring MycousinsandIputplastichorseheadsonthehandlebarsofourbikesinhonorofRoyRogersampDaleEvansWenamedourbikesaftertheirhorsesTrig-gerandButtermilkMybackyardhadalargestoragebuildingwecalledThePon-derosabecausewelovedtheTVshowldquoBonanzardquoandanythingwithawesterntheme WhenIwassevenmybestfriendonthestreetandIwereinseparableSheisthesisterofactorTomHanksWeplayedwithourdogsBarbiedollsandboardgamesanddancedtoAmericanBandstandonTVShemovedawayayearlaterandwelosttouchbutwhenIfoundheronFacebooklastyearwesharedmanyfondmemoriesofourchildhoodsummersNowtherearetwootherlittlegirlsonthestreetwhoareBFFrsquosandplaytogetherallthetime InthiseraofiPhonessocialnet-workingandendlessactivitiesawayfromhomesomethinghasbeenlostButmylivingroomlooksouttowhereweplayedaschildrenandIstillseefathersteach-ingtheirkidstoridebikesBoysandgirlsstillwalktheirdogsandplaysoftballandhopscotchItwarmsmyhearttoknowthatsometime-honoredritualsofgrow-ingupcontinueItrsquoswonderfultorealizethatthekidsonmystreetarestillcon-nectingwitheachotheroutsideinthesunshineandunderthestarrysummernightskySuzie on her horse-head handlebar bike

wwwourcommunityfocuscomPage 32 August 2013

AGameofThronesthefirstbookinGeorgeRRMartinrsquosacclaimedfantasyseriesASongofIceandFireisanengrossingnovelfilledwithpoliticalconspiracymysteryandadventureThestorybe-ginswhenEddardStarkLordofWinterfellisappointedasHandtotheKingcausinghimtomovesouthtoKingrsquosLandingthecapitalcityofWesteroswherethingsareneverastheyseemandwherepeoplewilldoanythingtofurthertheirselfishinterestsInthisatmosphereofdouble-crossingandmanipulationEddardStarkrsquoshonorandgoodintentionsputhimatoddswithmuchofthecityrsquosinhabitantsMeanwhilethemalevolentOthersaremassingbeyondtheWallthatprotectsWesterosfromtheterrorsofthefarnorthandbeyondtheNar-rowSeaDaenerysTargaryendaugh-teroftheoverthrownKingAerysismarriedtotheleaderoftheDothrakiawarlikepeopleaspaymentforanarmyforherbrother ThisnovelisnotasimplevillageboyvsgreatevilfantasybookItisacomplexstorywhereyouareneversurewhotherealvillainisandwhereenemiescanturnintoalliesandviceversaAlongwithitsintricateplotandbelievablecharactersMartinrsquosprose

isoneofthebookrsquosbiggeststrengthsasitisveryeffec-tiveatconveyingtensionandmakingyoufeellikeyoursquoreinthemiddleoftheactionCourtdealingsandroyalpoliticsareasexcitingasadeadlybattle(ofwhichtherearenumer-ous)Inadditiontheworldof

AGameofThronescontainscharactersasvariedandrealasourownMartinshowcasesthesecharactersbywritingfromtheperspectiveofonecharacterforeachchapterThisgivesthereadergreaterinsightintothemindofeachmajorcharacterandrevealsthemotiva-tionsbehindeachcharacterrsquosactionsMartinrsquosgeniusliesinhisabilitytomakeussympathizewiththevilestcreatureandtoquestionthemotivesofthemosthonorableknight AGameofThronesreallyisaone-of-a-kindbookbecauseofthemulti-facetedcharactersgreatproseandun-predictabilityofthestorySomeofyoumayhaveseentheHBOseriesbasedonthebooksandtrustmealthoughtheshowisgreatthebooksarebetterandifyoulikeoneyoursquollprobablyliketheother(ForpeoplewhohavealreadyreadASongofIceandFirecheckoutTheWheelofTimeseriesforanothergreatepicfantasyseries) Suggestedforages15andup

to Read or Not to Read By Zane Dundon Senior De La Salle HS

Meet a teen Illusionist Itrsquosunusualtomeetateenagemagi-cianbuttohaveonelivinginyourowncommunityisallthemoremagicalCollegeParkfreshmanJackDuganwhogoesbythestagenameJackAlexanderhadoneofthebiggestshowsofhisca-reerlastmonthattheUn-ScriptedThea-treinSanFranciscoTheFocussatdownwithJackanddiscussedhispenchantforillusionCFWhatattractedyoutomagicJDMagichasalwaysinterestedmebe-causeitissomethingthatamazespeopleanditallowsmetobecreativeandbringasenseofwondertoalmostanybodyAllofasuddenIhadthisskillthatnoneofmyotherfriendshadBecauseofthisIwasabletostandoutanddothingsthatmostotherkidsdonrsquotgettodoCF WhoisldquoJackAlexanderrdquoJDThepersonaIhaveonstagebasi-callyanenlargedversionofmyselfWhilemanymagicianschoosetocreatecharactersonstageothersarejustabig-gerversionofthemselvesIttakesaverylongtimetofindoutwhoyouareasaperformerandIamstilltryingtofigurethatoutformyselfCF AreyoualdquomagicianrdquoorldquoillusionistrdquoJD AnillusionistIllusionistsarestillmagiciansbuttheyareknownforperformingwithbigpropsUsuallymostyoungmagiciansperformsleightofhandmagicorcloseupmagicbutIalwayshadapassionforperformingil-lusionsIstartedperformingillusionsatage11andhavenotlookedbackCFHowdidyoulandtheUn-ScriptedTheatergigJD Iwasontourwithashowcalled

PuppetsofImpulsethatranthroughAprilandoneofourstopswastheUn-ScriptedTheaterOneoftheownersClayRobesonwantedmetoheadlinethereandsoIdidIhaveperformedatmanytheatersallacrosstheBayAreaandIhopetoonedayhavemyownfullshowinLasVegasCFWheredoyouseeyourselfin10yearsJDDoingmagicfull-timeeithertouringorplayingatonevenueforanextendedperiodoftimeIwillkeepworkinguntilmagicbecomesmyfull-timeprofessionIwillspendhoursadayworkingonmyshowbecausewithrepetitioncomesagreatendproductIamlookingtoputamodernspinonthisclassicart JackrsquosmomKimsaidldquoWeareveryproudofhimheshowssuchconfidenceHersquosalwaysshowingusnewthingsHehassuchadrivetosucceedandIadmirethatrdquo ForinquiriesaboutshowsemailJackatjackalexandermagicgmailcomYoucanwatchhimonYouTubebysearchingldquoJackAlexanderTeenMagi-cianrdquo

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 33

How Often should I Change my Oil

By the Haginrsquos Staff

Muir Heritage gala

Includes 5 quarts of standard chevron oil Replace oil filter and oil filter gasket Top off under hood fluids Check tire pressure and reset maintenance light Complimentary Visual Vehicle Inspection

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Community announcementsBark For LifeDogloversareinvitedtoldquotakeabiteoutofcancerrdquoatthethirdannualBarkforLifeofPleasantHillThiscancer-fightingfundraiserwillbeheld9am - noon Sat August 3atthePHCityHallgazeboparkDogsareimportantcaregiversformanycancerpatientsandthisisawaytohonorthemwhileraisingmoneyfortheAmericanCancerSocietyAttheBarkpeoplewalktheirdogsonaleasharoundasmalltrackwhilespecialeventsareheldfordogsandtheirmasterswithprizesforthewinningdogsandagoodiebagforeachTheBarkForLifeisanexten-sionofthePeasantHillRelayForLifewhichwasheldonJune1and2Theeventraised$55000anddonationswillbetakenthroughAugust31Tosup-porttheBarkregisteryourdogfor$25andthensolicitdonationsfromyourdog-lovingfamilyandfriendsFormoreinformationandtoregistergotowwwrelayforlifeorgbarkpleasanthillcaOrcall925-944-4898ore-mailtolmasseoyahoocom

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Pleasant Hill Garden Study ClubAugust 6th 630pmatournewlo-cationFaithLutheranSocialHall50WoodsworthLnPleasantHill OpentoallinterestedingardeningGuestsalwayswelcometoprograms

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Fridays on the MainEvery Friday thissummerMainStreetisalivewithcolorfulhotrodsclassiccarscustomtrucksmotorcyclesartsampcraftvendorsandlivemusicEnjoymusicfromlocalbandsandDJrsquosthroughoutthesummerEveryFridaythroughAugust306pm-8pmMainStMartinez

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Walnut Creek Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos - FREEandopentothepublicThecommunity isinvitedtoattendtheAlzheimerrsquosAssociationWalktoEndAlzheimerrsquosonSaturdayOctober5at830amHeatherFarms301N SanCar-losDrive WalnutCreek WalktoEndAlzheimerrsquosisthelargestmovementtoendAlzheimerrsquosdiseaseAllproceedsprovideforcriticallyneededAlzheim-errsquossupportandeducationDonatejoinateamorstartateamat wwwalzorgwalk orbycalling 800-272-3900

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IamtickledpinktoannounceRobinMcGannasthewinnerofJunersquosIdiomChal-lengeTorefreshyourmemoryreaderswerechal-lengedtouseasmanyidiomsastheycouldinaparagraphof100wordsorfeweronatopicoftheirchoiceRobinrsquosentrytellsabriefyetgrippingaccountofonemanrsquosthwartedattemptatclimb-ingthecorporateladder Derekhadadead-endjobHislifewasatrainwrecknotallpeachesandcreamWifeyhadabunintheovenhiskidwasnrsquotplayingwithafulldeckbutifhegotthatraiseeverythingwouldberightasrainHewantedhisshotatglorybutknewtheHeadHonchothoughthewasanumber-crunchingbeancounterHehadtogetoutofthisratraceThenhenoticedoutofthecornerofhiseyetheBigKahunaledawayinhandcuffsldquoThatrsquosthewaythecookiecrumblesrdquohesighed

RobinlivesinMartinezandworksasanequitiestraderatamoneyman-agementfirmSheisacyclistandlovesdancingandsewingcostumes(histori-calorotherwise-whichsheclaimsisanacceptablewayofsayingsheplaysdress-up) RobininformedmeshewaspleasedaspunchtowinthechallengeShewasawardedfourpassestoLindsayWildlifeMuseumtheperfectwaytospendahotsummerdayenjoyingtheanimalsanddailyprogramsinair-conditionedcom-fortCongratulationstothecreativeandmulti-talentedRobinMcGann IwouldalsoliketoacknowledgetwohonorablementionsThefirstgoestoMartinezstudentClaireJensenforherwonderfulidiom-filledtaleaboutpullingoffasuccessfulsurprisebirthdaypartyndashnooneletthecatoutofthebag ThesecondhonorablementiongoestoJanieMorialsoofMartinezforherstoryofakitchen-paintingjobthatjustcouldnrsquotgetoffthegroundEvident-lythepaintstorehadeverycolorunderthesunandJaniejustcouldnrsquotmakeup

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On the evening after the Asiana Airlines crash a group of Chinese exchange students on the flight were scheduled for a two-night stay at the Mar-tinez Best Western PLUS John Muir Inn They arrived after leaving the hospital com-pletely shaken and with no luggage clean clothes or any personal necessities I want to thank my friends who after a couple phone calls quickly came through with donations of clothing amp toiletries for the students and their chaperones and Kinderrsquos BBQ in Martinez for the sandwiches to feed them all The group was very gracious and appreciative of the comfort you offered and for the kindness and profes-sionalism of the Best Western PLUS John Muir Inn staff Our hearts go out to the students and their families for the loss of their friends and we wish them well in their recovery from the tragic accident~ Reba Bower

A Special Thank You

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The Community Focus is proudly celebrating our 4th year in publication Our writers readers and photogra-phers who share stories and pictures have made it possible for us to continue our mission of bringing to light the people organizations and businesses that make our community thrive The advertisers who support the paper are as committed to giving back and participating in the life of the community as they are to nurturing and growing their own businesses they are the backbone of the Focus and the cities we serve

Many thanks to Trish Alison Reba Chuck Susan Wood Tod Gomes and our uber supportive families for making it possible to create our own growth

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NOR-CALTEESisafamilyownedscreen-printingbusinessinPleasantHillthatservestheen-tire NorthernCaliforniaareaTheyspecializeincustom-printedapparelforlocalbusinessesschoolsteamsandeventsandareeagertoassistyouwithANYofyourpromotionalorgiftideasTheirexperiencedandfriend-lystaffwillassistyouincreatingtheperfectpromotionalproductthatwillgrabtheattentionofyourtargetmar-ket DuaneSerfassandhiswifeDean-nastartedNOR-CALTEESin2012withthegoalofproducingthehighestqualityprintsatthemostcompetitivepricesDuanebegandesigningandprintingt-shirtsover20yearsagoinSanRamonatCreativeExpressionsHethenmovedtoDanvilleandworkedatDanvilleDesignswhichbecameCaliforniaScreenprintersHeisahighlyexperiencedgraphicdesignerandcanassistyouincreatingtheperfectt-shirtdesignoranyotherproductyoumayneedBeinglocalallowsthemtoprovidefreeshippingandafastturn-aroundldquoWearecapableofproducingprintsrangingfrom1-12colorsusingeitherplastisolorwater-basedinksrdquosaidDu-aneSincestartingtheirbusinessNOR-CALTEEShascreatedprintsforColdStoneCream-eryOldTowneDanvilleBakery

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WhenitcomestotheUnitedStatestaxlawstheonlyrealcon-stantischangeThein-heritancetaxorldquodeathtaxrdquolawsareparticu-larlyvariableasoflateIfyouandyourspousecreatedatrustsometimebefore2011itmaynotbedraftedideallyforcurrentlawIfyouhavewhatisknownasanldquoABrdquoorldquoABCrdquotrustnowisprobablyagoodtimetoreviewthetrusttoensurethatitisproperlytailoredtoexistinglaws ForyearstwoquirksoftheUStaxlawsconspiredtorequirethewidespreaduseoftheABorABCtruststructuresThefirstofthesetaxfeatureswasthelowindividualexclusionamountthatper-sistedforyearsTheestatetaxexclusionhoveredaroundsixhundredthousanddollarsperindividualforanextendedpe-riodoftimeThesecondquirkthatneces-sitatedtheABorABCtruststructurewasthelackofldquoportabilityrdquoofthespousalinheritanceexclusionBeforeDecember2010assetsintheamountofthefirstspousalexclusionhadtobeputintoan

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Real Estate updateBy Nathan Hitchcock

Ourlocalrealestatemarketisfinallyshowingsignsofcool-ingdownasweentertheheartofthesummerseasonOfcourselikegrabbingafryingpanwithyourbarehandthatwasonastoveatlowheatasopposedtoonethatwasonathighheatldquocoolerrdquoisarelativetermProp-ertiesareinmostcasesstillsellingwithmultipleoffersforoveraskingpricebutjustnotwithasmanyoffersorforasmuchoverasking Thereasonsforthiscoolingarenumer-ousandarethesubjectofgreatdebateamongindustryprofessionalsbutherearemytopthreecandidatesinnoparticularorderIncreasing Inventory Allyearlongthenumberonecom-mentheardaroundtheRealtorwatercoolerhasbeenldquoIwishthereweremorehomestosellTherersquosjustnothingoutthereformybuyersrdquoConsiderthatwishofficiallygrant-edInJanuaryofthisyeartheinventoryofdetachedhomesforsalewas55lowerthantheyearpriorTownhomeinventorywasdownbyastaggering78inFebruaryByMaythenumberofdetachedhomesforsalehadrisentojust31fewerthantheyearpriorInJunewesawitshiftallthewaytoa7increasecomparedtoJune2012 TheincreasedinventoryiscomingfromavarietyofsourcesbuttraditionalsellersaretheprimarysourceHomeownerswhohavebeenbegrudginglywaitingyearsforvaluestoimprovearejumpingatthechancetotakeadvantageoftheirnewfoundequityAlsoaddingtotheinventoryare

distressedsalesthatwereacquiredbyinves-torsearlierintheyearthatarenowreadyformarketwiththeirimprovementscompletedSticker Shock Highersalespricesandrisingmort-gageinterestrateshavepushedmortgagepaymentsupmarkedlysignificantlyreducingthetypicalhomeshopperrsquosbuyingpowerMostbuyersarenowfacedwiththeprospectofeitherswallowingapaymentthatputsanalarmingdentintheirmonthlybudgetorloweringtheirhousingstandardsAddtothattheemotionaltraumaofhavingbeenbeatenoutinadozenormorebiddingwarsoverthepastseveralmonthsandtheeaseandhigherbang-for-your-monthly-buckfactorthatrentingprovidesisprovingtoomuchtoresistDisneyland WellmaybewecanrsquotpinitonDis-neylandspecificallybuttheimpactofthesummervacationseasonontherealestatemarketisnottobeunderestimatedThistimeofyearbothbuyersandtheirRealtorsaresimplyoutoftownorbusyenjoyingalloftheactivitiessummerhastoofferJustlookaroundyourworkplaceoryourcircleoffriendsandyoursquolllikelyfindthat10-20areoutoftownatthemomentAndalthoughweRealtorsareabletokeepmanyaspectsofthehomebuyingprocessmovingalongthankstosmartphonesandtabletsmostsimplychoosetoputthehomesearchonthebackburnerinfavorofgivingvaca-tionstheirfullattention Soifyouaresoontobeahome-sellerdonrsquotsetyourexpectationstoohighregard-ingthenumberofoffersandtimeonthemarketExpectalowerlevelofactivityanda

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82 ndash ambassador Meeting -PleasantHillCityHall

88 ndash 680 Breakfast Club Networking -830-10amJFKUniversity100EllinwoodWayPH

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88 ndash Chamber Mixer - 530ndash730pmMartinezMasonicLodge700MasonicStreetMartinezGreatnetworkingfoodfunraffleprizes(bringaraffleprizeandhaveyourbusinessannounced)

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CLASSES ARE FREEFall 2013 Basic Training Class Schedule

Saturday Series Sept 21 28 amp Oct 58am - 130pm City Hall Council Chambers 525 Henrietta St

Tuesday Series Sept 24 amp Oct 1 8 15 226pm - 930pm Animal Services Class Room 4800 Imho Pl

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CITY OFMARTINEZ

ldquoNot ifBut When a Disaster Strikesrdquo

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architectural Review CommissionAugust 1 15Small Community Room 5pmContact 671-5209

City CouncilAugust 19Council Chambers 730pmContact 671-5229

Civic action CommissionAugust 7Small Community Room 630pmContact 671-5229

Education CommissionAugust 28Large Community Room 7pmContact 671-5229

Planning CommissionAugust 13 27Council Chambers 730pmContact 671-5209

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City Calendar of Events

For Confirmation Visit wwwcipleasant-hillcaus

PLEasaNt HILL CItY BuZZMayorrsquos Message

Michael G Harris OD Mayor City of Pleasant HillRodgers Ranch Pleasant Hillrsquos Historic Treasure RodgersRanchisPleas-antHillrsquosoldestlandmarkOncepartofaMexicanlandgranttheoriginal149-acrepropertywasbuiltbyDrHiramSmithin1866andsoldtoPatrickandMaryRodgersin1868 PatrickrsquosbrotherEdwardpur-chasedtheadjacent137acresaportionwasdeededtotheschooldistrictanditbecamethelocationforthefirstPleasantHillschoolBuiltin1920thePleasantHillSchoolstillstandsandhasgonethroughvariousincarnationsasthePleasantHillPoliceDepartmentOnstageTheatrePleasantHillHis-toricalSocietyandapopularmeetingplaceforthecommunity In1915RolloHoughapartnerintheLutherBurbankCompanyfoundthesoilatRodgersRanchtobethebestinthecountyandwantedtodevelopademonstrationfarmbuthisinves-torsdidnotcomethroughIn1926theranchwassoldtoJohnandMariaCalleriwhofarmedthelanduntil1937whenAliceandEarleHobartpur-chasedthepropertyAlicewasfascinat-edwithAsiancultureandincorporatedWesternandEasterndesignswhentheybuiltahousebehindtheexistingfarmhousesubsequentlyfeaturedinSunsetmagazinein1939 Theranchwassoldin1942toan

EastBaydoctorDrKahoDailyandhiswifeHelenIn1978theDailyssoldtheranchtoBobMcAdamJrwhosoldittoDavidonHomesforresiden-tialdevelopmentThePleasantHillHistoricalSocietytookactiontohavethepropertydeededtothecityasdedi-catedparklandsoitcouldbeprotectedandrestored In1987thecitycouncilapprovedtheDavidonhousingdevelopmentandrecommendeddevelopingthededi-catedparklandintoaheritageparkThepropertywaspassedtothePleas-antHillRecreationandParkDistrictandin1991theFriendsofRodgersRanch(FORR)wasformedAfteralotofresearchandhardworkthesitewaslistedontheNationalRegisterofHistoricPlaces FORRcontinuestoworktopre-serveandmaintaintheRodgersRanchHeritageCenterandraisefundstorebuildthewheatbarnwhichcouldbeusedformeetingsclassesdisplaysoflocalcraftsandartandsmallfunc-tionsTheenclosedgranarycouldbecomeanopenstagewithaninstruc-tionalgardenareabuiltbehindthebarn TheFriendsofRodgersRanchstrivestoeducatethecommunityaboutthehistoryofPleasantHillandthesurroundingareaaswellaspromotenatureandgardeningprogramforadultsandchildrenFORRislookingforvolunteerstohelpinitsongoingef-fortstopreserveandupgradeRodgersRanchandmaintainitsimportantplace

City News

inPleasantHillhistoryIfyoursquodliketojoininthisworthyeffortpleasecontactFORRatrodgersranchyahoocomor925-937-3677BecomeamemberofFORRasIdidandyoursquollbecomepart

ofPleasantHillrsquosrichhistoryanditsexcitingfuture MysincerethankstoDeniseKoroslevforprovidingtheinformationinthiscolumn

Preserving Historical and Cultural Landmarks AttheJuly1PleasantHillCityCouncilmeetingissuesrelatingtopreservinghistoricalandculturallandmarkswithinthecityofPleasantHillwerediscussedBothMayorHarrisandViceMayorWeir(aboardmemberofthePleasantHillHistoricalSociety)areinterestedinseekingthepublicrsquosinputonthesubjectofrecognizingandprotectingculturalresourcesandlandmarksinPleasantHillin-cludingthepossibleformationofaculturalcommissionRodgersRanchMangi-niFarmandtheOldSchoolHouseonOakParkBoulevardwerementionedforconservation CouncilmemberWeirreferencedtheoutcryoverthedemolitionoftheDomeTheatreandcommentedldquoThelessonIlearnedwasIthinkweneedtodoabetterjobofmakingsureweidentifyplacesfeaturesandbuildingsthataresignificanttothefolksofPleasantHillThiscommissionisagoodwaytostartthatprocessWhatMichaelandIareproposingisthatthepublichaveanopportu-nitytotelluswhattheythinkandwhatisimportanttothemrdquo CouncilmemberDurantwassympatheticandsaidldquoIabsolutelysupportustryingtodowhatwecantofacilitatepreservingthehistoryofthecitymak-ingsurethatwehaveaculturalandhistoricalresourcecommissionandwork-ingwiththeRecandParkDistrictrdquoByconsensusthecitycouncilsupportedtheideathattheplanningcommissionholdpublicworkshopsinthenearfutureandreportbacktothecouncilwithrecommendationsbasedonpublicopinionbytheendoftheyear

New Contract for Crossing guards DidyouknowtheCityofPleasantHillfundstheservicesofcrossingguardsSince1995thecityhasenteredintocontractagreementswithvariousvendorsThelastcrossingguardcontractexpiredattheconclusionofthe2012-2013schoolyearandthecityhasenteredintoanewone-yearcontractwithACMS(AllCityManagementServices)DuringtheschoolyearcrossingguardsareusedatninelocationsinPleasantHilltoensurethesafetyofchildrenwalkingtoandfromschoolThevendorcoordinatesrecruitmenttrainingselec-tionbackgroundcheckssubstitutespayrollandotherdetailsCitystaffsolicitedproposalsfromothercrossingguardservicesanditwasdeter-minedthatACMSofferedthebestrate GuardsarepresentforatotaloftwohoursinthemorningandtwohoursintheafternoonTheprojectedcostforthecrossingguardprogramis$90720forthe2013-2014fiscalandschoolyearThisisbaseduponanticipatednumberofdaysintheschoolyearandhoursrequiredforcrossingguardoperationsFundingisavailableintheTrafficSafetyFund(Fund11)DuetobudgetconstraintsMDUSDisunabletoallocatefundingtothecrossingguardprogram

4th of July 5K Recap AccordingtoAllenVinson4thofJulyCommissionPresidenttherewere528runnersregisteredforthe5Kand37kidsforthe100yarddashforatotalof566participantsOver$14000wasraisedfromtheregistrationnetproceedsandwillbedonatedtoPleasantHillschoolsasdesignatedbyeachrunnerwhentheyregistered CommissionPresidentVinsonsaidldquoIwanttothankallthemembersofthePleasantHillFourthofJulyCommissionfortheirtirelessworkthroughouttheyeartomakethisyearrsquoseventsuccessfulIalsowanttothankallofthecontributorswhofundedtheeventandallofthevolunteerswhoworkedonthe4thtomakethisoneofthehighestattendedFourthofJulyeventseverheldinPleasantHillrdquo

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 9

MaRtINEZ CItY BuZZ

City Calendar of Events

SoonafterIwaselectedtotheMartinezCityCouncilin1996Ibeganworkingwithmyfellowcouncilmembersonlong-termsolu-tionstotherebuildingandenhancementoftheMartinezMarinaandWaterfrontEveryyearforthelastelevenyearsIhavereportedonthemarinarsquosprogressandourimmediateimprovementplansduringmyannualstateofthecityaddressUnfor-tunatelyeachandeveryyearthoseplansthatIreportonarenotachievedYearafteryearwecontinuetostruggletopulltheMartinezMarinaoutofthemudandsiltationthatisconstantlydepositedinourharbor Wehavemadesomeincrementalprogressovertheyearswiththeremovaloftheolddecrepidferrypierinstalla-tionoftwonewlaunchrampsandtheconstructionoftheplazaandsheetpileinfrontofandadjacenttotheharbormastersofficeButyearafteryearouref-fortstoworkwiththeStateDepartmentofBoatingandWaterways(DBAW)andtheprivateinvestmentsectorcontinuallycomesupshort Therootoftheproblemistwo-foldThefirstisthattheMartinezMarinawasbuiltin1960andneedstobereplacedjustlikeanywoodenstructurethathasbeensittinginsaltywaterforover50yearsTheothermajorproblemisthatthecityhasadebttothestateof$41milliononthedeterioratingmarinaThisislikehavinganoldfullydepreciatedvehiclethatneedsthousandsofdollarsofrepairs

andabankloanthatwilltakeyearstopayoff Whydowehavesuchalargedebtonamarinathatisneartheendofitsuse-fulllifeHasnrsquotthecitykeptupwithitsfinancialobligationstoDBAWHasthisimportantcityassetbeenmismanagedInshorttheMartinezMarinahasbeeninfinancialstresswithhugemaintenancecostssinceitwasfirstunderconstructioninthe1960rsquosIthasneverbeenself-sus-tainingletalonemadeaprofitfromitsoperationsandforover50yearspreviouscitycouncilshavestruggledwithfindingsolutionstothesustainabilityoftheMar-tinezMarinaandWaterfront In1964theCityofMartineztheStateLandsCommissionandtheDepart-mentofParksampRecreationDivisionofSmallCraftHarborsenteredintoaMemoofUnderstanding(MOU)tocreateaCity-StateCommitteethatwaschargedwithoverseeingthedevelopmentmain-tenanceandleasingoftheMartinezMa-rinaThiscollaborativedecision-makingbodyhasnotmetfordecadesandourre-lationshipwiththestatehasbecomeoneoflenderanddebtornotpartnerswork-ingtowardthefinancialandcommunitysuccessoftheMartinezWaterfront TothatendrepresentativesofthecityincludingthecitymanagerCouncilMemberMenesiniandmyselfrecentlymetinSacramentowithStateSenatorLoisWolkandTomiVandeBrookethedistrictdirectorforassemblymemberSusanBonillainanefforttobringalltheinterestedpartiestogethertofindsolu-tionsforthefutureofasuccessfulMarti-nezMarinaBothSenatorWolkandAs-semblyMemberBonillarsquosofficeacknowl-

Mayorrsquos MessageRob Schroder Mayor of Martinez

All City Meetings at City Hall 525 Henrietta Street Unless Otherwise Indicated For Confirmation Visit wwwcityofmartinezorg

City News

City Council MeetingAugust 7 21630-11pmContact 925-372-3500

Design Review MeetingAugust 14 283-5pmContact 925-372-3500

Planning Commission MeetingAugust 13 277-11pmContact 925-372-3500

Zoning administrator MeetingAugust 7 213-5pmContact 925-372-3500

Main street Martinez Won LastMayBenjaminMooreannounceditscommitmenttorepaint20MainStreetsacrosstheUSandCanada--aprogramtheycallldquoMainStreetMattersrdquoThecontestaskedresidentswhytheythoughttheirMainStreetwasdeservingofaprofessionalexteriorpaintjobandresidentsofthenominat-edcitieshadachancetovotefortheirtownonlineoncedailythroughJune30ItwasannouncedonJuly8thatMartinezwasoneof20townschosentohavethreeblocksofthedowntownrepaintedwithBenjaminMoorepaints ThissocialmediacontestwasbroughttotheattentionofMainStreetMartinezExecutiveDirectorLeannePetersonbyPublicWorksDirectorDaveScolaandPetersonworkedtopromotethecontestusingavarietyofoutletsincludingcreatingatwo-minuteYouTubevideotopromotethecon-testandinspirethecitizenstovoteforMartinez AttheJuly10citycouncilmeetingPetersonsaidldquoItwasasocialmediacon-testsoeveryonehadtopostandtweettospreadthenewsandMartinezdefi-nitelysteppeduptothechallengerdquoAlthoughshedoesnotknowyetwhatbuild-ingsonMainStreetwillbepaintedandinwhatcolorsshedidsayldquoWeareputtingtogetherabroad-basedcommunitycommitteetoworkwiththelocalBenjaminMooreteamandmakedeterminationsWeshouldcelebratetheheckoutofthisandmaybehaveapartyrdquo OverthenextyearMainStreetMartinezwillreceivetheassistanceofcolorconsultantslocalpaintdistributersandpaintingcontractorsallatnocosttoMarti-nezorthedowntownpropertyowners

take the Martinez Community Policing survey In2011theMartinezPoliceDepartmentintroducedtheNeighborhoodPolic-ingArea(NPA)initiativeThisapproachcallsforapoliceofficertoberesponsibleforaspecificgeographicareaofthecityknownasaneighborhoodpolicingareaorNPAThereare24NPAsYourspecificareaandpoliceofficercanbefoundonthepolicepageofthecityrsquoswebsiteundertheNPAtab Thefocusofthepolicedepartmenthasbeenoncustomerserviceanddevel-opingrelationshipsWebelievethecommunityhasthebestinsightonhowtosolveneighborhoodproblemsandweaskthatyoutakethetwelve-questionCommuni-tyPolicingSurveytoensurethatthecommunityrsquosprioritiesarereflectedinourgoalsandobjectivesTheresultswillbepresentedatpublicmeetingsuponcompletionofthesurveyperiodAdditionallypleaseencourageyourfriendsfamilyneighborssocialclubscivicclubsandmembersofyourchurchtogoonlineandcompletethissurvey ThesurveycanbeaccessedthroughSeptember16ontheCityofMartinezwebsiteFacebookpageorbygoingtohttpwwwsurveymonkeycomsMarti-nezPolice

New Home for FamilyFest AtarecentcitycouncilmeetingJayBedecarreofBayAreaFestivalsan-nouncedthefirstldquoFamilyFestrdquoinMartinezonLaborDayWeekendatWaterfrontParkThealcohol-freeeventwillbegearedforkidstwototwelveyearsoldTheeventincludestwostagesforperformancesridesbouncerskidartandfacepaintingalongwithlotsoffoodvendorsTheeventwillrunfrom10am-6pmeachdayldquoThisisjustanexampleofwhatMartinezneedsaconsistentfamilyevent--acombinationofadultactivitiesandchildrenrsquosactivitiesThepopulationofMartinezispredominantlyyoungfamilieswithchildrenandthistiesinwiththethemeofourcommunityrdquosaidCouncilmemberAnaMarieAvilaFariasFamilyFestadmissionisonly$5perpersonwithacanoffoodfortheFoodBankofContraCostaandSo-lanoor$6withoutacannedfooddonationBabiesunder24monthsandseniors65+arefree

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edgedtheurgencyoftheconditionsatthemarinaandagreedtospearheadtheseeffortsandhelpusfacilitatesolutionsTimeisourenemyandeverydaymeans

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A 1-12 hour guided walking tour throughHistoric Downtown Martinez to discoverthe hidden past little known haunting

facts and tales of days-gone-byApril 26 through October 25Tours begin at 800pm$25 per person Meet at Main Street Martinez office649 Main St Suite 106For more info amp ticketswwwMainStreetMartinezorgor call (925) 228-3577 A Main Street Martinez Event

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Read My Mindcopy Book Reviews by Michael G Harris OD

ldquothe supremesrdquo (and I donrsquot mean Diana Ross) TheSupremeshavealwaysbeenoneofmyfavoritegroupsInthiscaseImeantheonesthatsitontheSupremeCourtnotthesinginggroup(AlthoughIrsquoveheardthatsomeofthoseontheCourthavemightyfinevoices)ThreerecentbestsellersaboutourhighestcourtcaughtmyeyeEachhassomethingtoofferthoseinterestedintheSupremeCourtandthosewhoserveonit JusticeSoniaSotomayoristhefirstHis-panicandthethirdwomantobeappointedtotheUnitedStatesSupremeCourtInhermemoirMyBelovedWorldSotomayortracesthehistoryofherfamilyandhermeteoricrisefromtheprojectsoftheBronxinNewYorktothehallowedhallsofWash-ingtonDCThroughsheerdeterminationshemanagedtoovercomethechallengesofjuvenilediabetesandotherobstaclestobe-comethefirstinherfamilytogotocollege ShethengoesontoabrilliantcareerinlawculminatinginherappointmenttotheSupremeCourtHermemoirconcentrates

onherimmigrantfamilyfromPuertoRicoandthetightbondshehadwithallherrelativesWhileIfoundherldquoragstorichesrdquostorystimulat-ingandheartwarmingIwasdisappointedthatthestoryendedwithherappointmenttotheSupremeCourtin2009anddidnrsquotdiscussherworkontheCourt FormerJusticeSandraDayOrsquoConnorthefirstwomanappointedtotheSupremeCourtprovidesadifferentinsightintothecourtinherbookOutofOrderStoriesfromtheHistoryoftheSupremeCourtOrsquoConnorcalledherbookOutofOrderbecauseldquoMostpeopleknowtheCourtonlyasitexistsbetweenthebangsofthegavelwhentheCourtcomestoordertohearargumentsandgiveopinionsButthestoriesoftheCourtandtheJusticesthatcomefromthelsquooutoforderrsquomomentsaddtotherichnessoftheCourtasbothabranchofourgovern-

mentandahumaninstitutionrdquo WelearnnuggetsaboutsomeoftheseminalcasestheCourtdecidedandsomeofthegiantsinitshistoryTheearlyhistoryoftheCourt

isparticularlyinterestingTheearlyJusticesactuallyldquorodethecircuitrdquoTheytraveledbyhorsebackandwagonstodifferentcitiestohearandruleoncases WhileIenjoyedsomeofthestoriesIwasdisappointedthatthebookhadonly165pagesoforiginaltextwithanappendixofTheDeclarationofIndependenceandtheConstitutionIrsquomsurethereismuchmoretotellabouttheCourtrsquoshistoryandthemanycharactersthatoccupieditschambersAndIdidnrsquotneedalmosthalfthebooktakenupwithhistoricaldocumentseasilyavailableonline MydisappointmentswiththosetwobookswereovercomebyJeffreyToobinrsquos

latestbookontheCourtTheOathTheObamaWhiteHouseandtheSupremeCourtToobinisarecognizedexpertontheCourtasyoumightknowfromhisprize-winningbookTheNineThesubstanceandcontroversythatweremissingintheSotomayorandOrsquoConnorbooksaremorethanmadeupforinthisldquonoholdsbarredrdquoaccountoftherelationshipbetweentheObamaWhiteHouseandtheRobertsrsquoCourtThetitleandtheconflictstemfromtheirveryfirstencounterwhenRobertsmangledthePresidentialOathofOfficesobadlythatObamahadtotakeitagainthenextdaytomakesurehewaslegallyPresi-dent UnderRobertsrsquoleadershiptheCourtseemstobeinaconstantbattlewiththeObamaadministrationastwodynamicleadersdifferconstantlyonsomanyconsti-tutionalissuesIfyouwanttheinsidescooponourcurrentSupremeCourtToobinrsquosbookwillprovideyouwiththought-provok-inginsightsthatwillhaveyoubeggingformore

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Chao Farm is here with all of your favorite Asian produce Kolhrabi Chinese broccoli daikon malabar spinach Japanese eggplant and much more

Myers Homegrown Heirlooms has wonderful starter plants from Pleasant Hill Heirloom herbs vegetables amp owers are available to get that garden growing

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Ifyouhavechildrenwhoattendapub-licorcharterschoolyoumayhaveheardaboutthetransitiontothenewCommonCoreStateStandards(CCSS)TheCom-monCoreStateStandardsinitiativewasledbytwonationalorganizationsCouncilofChiefStateSchoolOfficers(CCSSO)andNationalGovernorsAssociation(NGA)inordertoeffectbroadeducationreformeffortintheUnitedStatesEducatorspost-secondaryfacultycurriculumandas-sessmentexpertsandcommunitygroupstonameafewhelpedshapetheneweduca-tionstandards TheCaliforniaStateBoardofEduca-tionadoptedtheCCSSinAugust2010andapproveditonMarch72012Since201045stateshaveadoptedthesamestandardsforEnglishLanguageArts(ELA)andMath(CaliforniahasbeenteachingtheCaliforniaContentStandardsforover10years) WhythetransitionfromCaliforniaStateStandardstoanationalsetofstand-ardsTheideaisthatthestandardsoncelearnedwillpreparestudents--regardlessoflocationorsocio-economicfactors--tobegloballycompetitiveandreadyforcollegeandcareersuccessIdeallyallstudentswillleavehighschoolwiththesamecontentknowledgeandsameskillsetsandentercollegewithouttheneedforremediationForyearsstateshavebeensettingdiffer-entstandardsandassessmentsforwhatstudentsshouldknowandbeabletodoateachgradelevelThenewstandardsareconsistentfromschooltoschoolandstatetostate CCSSisdividedintotwosectionsEnglishLanguageArtsampLiteracyinHis-torySocialStudiesScienceandTechnicalSubjectsandMathematicswhicharebro-kenupbygradelevelsCommonCoredoesnotdictatehowteachersshouldteachal-lowingformorefreedomandflexibilityintheirapproachtoteachingBecausetherearefewerstandardswithCommonCoreteacherscanfocusonteachingindepthkeyskillsandtakemoretimetoteachcoreconceptsandprocedureswellmdashandtogivestudentstheopportunitytomasterthemThestandardsaredesignedtoencour-agehigher-orderthinkingcollaboration

researchandproblemsolvingStudentswillbeexpectedtoreadmoreldquoinformationaltextrdquoaswellasclassicliterature SowhatcanyouexpecttoseethiscomingschoolyearTheMtDiabloSchoolDistrictisinPhase2ofits3-PhasetransitionintoCommonCorePlansincludeadoptingnewmathinstructionalmaterialscontinuingteachertrainingofnewELAandmathframe-workspilotingunitsofstudyandlessonplansbuildingawarenessofnewsciencestandardsandimplementingrecommendationsfromTechnologyAdvisoryCommitteeforclass-roomtechnologyenhancementamongotheritemsItwillalsobethelastyearoftheSTARtestsasthedistricttransitionstotheSmarterBalancedAssessmentsingrades3-8andgrade11Fullimplementa-tionofCCSSandassessmentsisexpectedinthe2014-2015schoolyear BecauseMtDiablohasnotyetadopt-edtextbooksthatalignwiththeCCSSitmayposeachallengeforteachersthisschoolyearMostschoolswillcontinuetousetheHoughton-MifflinlanguageartstextandworkbookswhicharenotentirelyCommonCorefriendlyValhallaPrincipalMarjiCalbecksaidldquoWehavematerialsthatweareusinginLanguageArtstobridgeandsupplementtheHoughtonMifflinandon-goingteachertrainingisbeingpro-videdrdquo TheshifttoCCSSwillincreaserigorininstructionandincludemoreexpositorywritinginmathscienceandsocialstudiesInadditionastrongeremphasiswillbeplacedontheuseoftechnologyanddigitalmediatocollaborateresearchandpresentinformationandstudentswillbeaskedmoreopen-endedquestionstoprovetheirknowledgeandexpertiseonthesubjectmatterbeingtaughtStephanieGiovanettiHiddenValleyElementarysecondgradeteachersaysldquoTeacherswillneedtocreateandfindlessonsthatmatchwiththenewCommonCoreManyofusaretakingworkshopsinthesummerthiswillhelpmebeginmytransitionrdquoGiovanettiisop-timisticthatthenewstandardswillengagelearningldquoIdofeelitaddressesdifferentlearningstylesCommonCoremakeschil-drenthinkmoreforthemselvesYoupose

Keeping up with the Common Core By Jaki Jones

New Principal at aHs By Jaki Jones

OnApril29theMartinezUnifiedSchoolDistrictBoardapprovedtheap-pointmentofTomDoppeasprincipalofAlhambraHighSchoolreplacingNerminFraserwhoresignedlastJuneafterservingtwoyearsDoppepreviouslyservedasAlhambrarsquosviceprincipalduringthe2011-2013schoolyears AsnewprincipalDoppersquosimmedi-ateattentionwillbefocusedonthenewCommonCoreStandardsandtheimpactsoncurriculumandinstructionatthehighschoolldquoThisupcomingyearwewilldevotesignificanttimeduringweeklyprofes-sionaldevelopmentaswellasonminimumstudentdaystobuildtheknowledgeofstaffaroundtheexpectationsofthestandardsthemselvesandstrategiestosuccessfullyteachthemtostudentsrdquohesaid Creatingatechnologyrichenviron-mentisanotherpriorityforthenewprin-cipalTheCommonCoreStateStandardsaredesignedtoprepareallstudentsforlifeinatechnologicalsocietyandplaceanemphasisontechnologicalproficiencyldquoWewillhaveevenmoredevicesoncampusnextyearforourstudentstouseandwewillbetrainingteachersinbestpracticesforusingtechnologyintheclassroomtoenhanceandcomplimentgoodteachingrdquoheadded SuperintendentRamiMuthsupportedtheselectionofDoppeasprincipalandbelieveshisguidanceiswhatAlhambraneedsastheschoolmovesforwardwithimprovementsinitsfacilitiesandthequality

ofprogramsldquoTomisavisionaryleaderwhosincerelyworkstobuildconsensusHeleadsbyexampleandisneverafraidtostandupforthebestinterestsofstudentsItishiscourageandhiswillingnesstobuildrelationshipsthatmakehimanoutstandingleaderfordistrictrdquosaidMuth AlhambraHighSchoolreceivedasix-yearaccreditationwithathree-yearreviewfromtheWesternAssociationofSchoolsandColleges(WASC)inthespringof2011WASCgrantsinstitutionalaccreditationafteracomprehensiveself-studyfollowedbyanon-siteevaluationoftheprogramsandservicesofthetotalinstitutionldquoPartoftheaccreditationincludedamid-termreviewwhichisaone-dayvisitbytheWASCchairthatwilltakeplacethisschoolyearSowewillcontinuetoworkonourschoolgoalswhichcenteraroundclosingtheachieve-mentgapninthgradetransitionandcol-legeandcareerreadinessTheworkwearedoingwithCommonCoreandtechnologywillbeapartofaddressingthosegoalsbutourapproachwillbemulti-facetedrdquocontin-uedDoppe AsprincipalDoppelooksforwardtobeingvisibleatmanyschoolandsport-ingeventsandwillencourageschoolspiritamonghisstaffldquoItisasharedgoalthatmyadministrationteamhastobepresentandinvolvedinextracurricularsandinthecommunityrdquoJoiningPrincipalDoppeinadministrationwillbeVicePrincipalsMichaelDeFransecoandScottDamian

aquestionandtheydiscussanddiscovertheanswersontheirownThehardpartistheyaregoingtohavetobeabletoanswerthequestionlsquowhyrsquoThesenewstandardsexpectsmorein-depthlearningofasubjectmatterasopposedtojustskimmingthesurfacerdquoshecontinued GovernorJerryBrownsignedCalifor-niarsquosnew$963billionbudgetandincludes$125billioninschooldistrictfundingtoprepareforCommonCoreStateStandardsthatmaybeusedforprofessionaldevelop-menttextbookadoptionstechnologyandsuppliesforstudents

SmarterBalancedassessmentswillbeimplementedinthe2014-15schoolyearandwillassessstudentsrsquomasteryoftheCommonCoreParentscanreviewonlinepracticetestsbygoingtowwwsmarter-balancedorgFormoreinformationonCommonCorevisitwwwcorestandardsorgOpponentsofCommonCorehavecreatedawebsitecalledTruthinAmericanEducation

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WithfundsfromtheSafeampSup-portedSchools(S3)GrantCollegeParkisstartinganexcitingnewfreshmanorientationprogramcalledLinkCrewonThursdayAugust22from10am-4pmintheCollegeParkgymTheprogramisforallincomingfreshmanandLinkCrewLeaders LinkCrewempowersincomingfreshmentogetconnectedfromdayonewithclubsotherstudentsandeachotherTrainedstudentleadersconductthefreshmanorientationprogramusinggamesandbreakoutgroupstoshareintheschoolexperienceAlsoeachfresh-manismatchedwithastudentmentorforone-on-onesupportthroughouttheyearCollegeParktrains80ndash100studentleaderseveryyearsothatasfreshmenbecomesophomorestheycanbecomestudentleadersthemselves In2012CollegeParkwasoneofthreeschoolsinMDUSDtoreceivetheSafeampSupportedSchools(S3)Grant

CollegeParkusesfundsfromthisgranttoimprovelearningandachievementbyimprovingoverallschoolclimateInagoodschoolclimatestudentsfeelsafeconnectedandsupportedAlloftheS3programsaredesignedandimplementedthroughcollaborationbetweenstudentsstaffandparents InadditiontoLink CrewcurrentS3programsatCollegeParkincludeChallenge Day -ReducesbullyingandsubstanceusebygivingstudentstoolstobecometrueagentsofchangeintheireverydaylivesoncampusandathomeAjA Project-EmpowersphotographystudentstoexamineandilluminatethethemeofrespectforoneselfandothersStudentscreatemultimediaprojectstosharetheirdiscoverieswiththecampusandcommunityatlargeComment Boxes-ProvidesawaytosafelyandanonymouslyreportcampusconcernsandquestionsAllcommentsarereadandhandledbyqualifiedschoolstaff

HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION 2013Walk-Through Registration is August 21 amp 22 from 3pm - 7pmFreshman Orientation is Friday August 23 from 10am - 12pm

First Day of School is Tuesday August 27

ALHAMBRA HIGH

COLLEGE PARKMonday August 19 freshman parent orientation at 7pm Hear a brief orientation meet Principal Paul Gengler and get a tour of the school This is a great opportunity to get your questions answered prior to walk thru In addition meet the PTSA booster groups and alumni groups

Tuesday August 20 freshman and senior walk thru 9am-1230pm

Wednesday August 21 sophomore and junior walk thru 9am-1230pm

Wednesday August 21 5pm ndash 7pm An all-grades walk-thru for those unable to make it during assigned days and times Families with students scheduled on both days can come on each day or complete walk-thru for both students on Wednesday August 21

Students must attend walk thru to get their student ID and course schedule If students are unavailable on walk thru days they must arrive early on the rst day of school to get their student ID and schedule

Thursday August 22 the freshman orientation program Link Crew 10am-4pm in the College Park gym The program is for all incoming freshman and Link Crew Leaders (junior and senior leadership mentors)

Freshman Student amp Parent BBQ from 4pm - 6pm in the College Park Quad immediately following fresh-man orientation Enjoy food meet your studentrsquos mentor amp connect with other College Park freshman parents Sponsored by Slow Hand BBQ

First day of school for students is Wednesday August 28

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Make the House safe from Quake shakesBy Jim Bonato Pleasant Hill CERT Program Manager

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Coach allocco 600 Wins EarlierthisyearwewereremissnottoacknowledgeamilestoneofoneofouroldfriendsDeLaSalleheadvarsitybas-ketballcoachFrankAlloccocelebratedhis600thcareercoachingvictoryonFebruary8ThewincameastheSpartansusedtheirtrademarkdefensetodefeatLivermore64-29 The59-year-oldAlloccoisonlythetwenty-ninthboyrsquosbasketballcoachinCaliforniaprephistorytoreach600victoriesandtheninthfromtheBayAreaOverallhiscareerrecordonthatmagicalnightstoodat600-83(878)inacombined22-yearcareeratDLSandNorthgate(167wins)Congratulationscoachsteve Ward Back on the Diamond SteveWardveryfamiliartotheland-scapeatDiabloValleyCollege(DVC)forovertwodecadeshasannouncedhewillreturntothebaseballdiamondandcoachtheVikingsforanunprecedentedthirdstintin2014Some25yearsagoWardwasfirsthiredasheadbaseballcoachatDVCwhereheledtheteamfor14seasonsIn1995headdedthetitleofathleticdirectortohisresumeIn2000followingsixyearsofperforminginbothrolesheresignedfromcoachingbaseballcollegiatelyandfocusedonhissonrsquostravelteamldquoIamexcitedaboutgettingtofinishmylastfiveyearsatDVCasthebaseballcoachrdquoWardsaid Wardhas30yearsofexperiencecoachingbaseballatJCDivisionIandhighschoollevelsIn2002hewasinductedintotheCaliforniaCommunityCollegeBaseballHallofFameWardrsquosca-reerrecordis382-290-2(568)Histeamshavemadetenstateplayoffappearancesandthe1989clubwontheonlyGoldenGateConferencetitleinschoolhistoryInadditionWardfounded(in2006)andisExecutiveChairmanoftheDVCAthleticHallofFameCardinale Passes JohnCardinale47andaresidentofMartinezpassedawayafteratwo-yearbattlewithstomachcancerinMarchCardinalewasthedirectorofcommuni-cationsandmediarelationsatRacewaySonomasince1998Cardinalewasa

nativeofSanFranciscorsquosNorthBeachandagraduateofSacredHeartHighSchoolTheRacewayhonoredhimbynamingthemediacenterinhismemoryInadditionanimageofCardinalersquosfacewillbeperma-nentlyetchedinaplaquewhichresidesonthetrackrsquoswalloffameCardinalewasakind-heartedmanwhowasafriendtosomanyOurthoughtsandprayersgoouttoCardinalersquoswifeAndreaanddaughtersLaurenandEmmaPygeorge says goodbye HeadathletictrainerandteacherScottPygeorgehasannouncedthatheisleavingAlhambraafterbeingattheschoolfornearlytenyearsandwillbeheadingeasttoworkandteachatPittsburgHighSchoolPygeorgegrewupintheBayAreaandattendedChicoStateandthenwentontopursueagraduatedegreeatOldDominionUniversityinVirginiaWhileatODUScottworkedtheclinicalportionofhistrainingatnearbyNorfolkStateUniversityDeMers Earns several Elite Honors BaseballstarJoeDeMerswhojustcompletedhissophomoreyearatCollegeParkwasselectedasaFirst-TeamAll-AmericanchoicetotheLouisvilleSluggerBatCompanyrsquos2013nationalprepteamAtthesametimeDeMerswasalsonamedtheCal-HiSportsstatesophomoreldquoPlayeroftheYearrdquoandtheDVALrsquosCo-MostValuablePlayer Thetalentedshortstopandpitcherwasaperfect10-0inelevengamesstartedthispastseasonwitha100ERAhad5completegames(2shutouts)and63strikeouts(Just2walks)Attheplatehehadanimpressive373battingaveragewith2homerunsand25RBIs In2012DeMersalsohadasensa-tionalseasonandwasleagueMostValu-ablePitcherasafreshmanOverallinhisFalconcareerhenowboastsapitchingrecordof19-2witha101ERAThe6-2230-pounderwhohashit95miles-per-hourontheradargunhasreportedlygivenaverbalcommitmenttotheUniver-sityofWashingtonDavis Leaves Hawaii FormerAlhambrafootballstarTrevorDavishasrequestedandbeengranted

areleasefromhisscholarshipfromtheUniversityofHawaiiDaviswhoplayedtwoseasonsfortheWarriorshasnotin-dentifiedanewschoolasofyetalthoughreportshavesurfacedthatWisconsinTexasTechTexasStateandCalhaveshowninterestDavishauled-in17recep-tionslastseasonfor235yardsandscoredtwotouchdownsOverallhenabbed45catchesandfivetouchdownsin15careergamesforHawaiiRaciti Back on Line for spartans CollegefootballfanscanexpecttoseealotoflocalboyTravisRacitithisyearontelevisionandinprintThe6-8306poundnosetacklefromCollegeParkenjoyedanexcellent2012seasonalongwithbeingakeyelementinhelpingSanJoseState(SJSU)tofootballresurgenceTheSpar-tansenjoyedan11-2overallrecord(5-1inWesternAthleticConference)lastseasonInadditionSJSUwasthe2012MilitaryBowlchampionswiththeir29-20victoryoverBowlingGreeninWashingtonDC The2103seasonseesSJSUmovingtotheMountainWestConference(MWC)wherethecompetitionwillagainbefor-midableRacitiaruggedjuniorhasbeenselectedasaconsensus2013pre-seasonFirst-TeamAll-MWCdefensivelinemenbyamultitudeofpublicationsRacitihasalsobeennotedbymanyasoneofthetopfiveplayerstowatchforfirst-yearcoachRonCaragherrsquossquadHeisoneofsixreturningstartersondefenseIn2012Racitinotched42tackles(12forloss)and85sacks In2011RacitiwastheWACrsquosDefen-siveFreshmanoftheYearAtCollegeParkin2009RacitiwasaSecond-TeamCal-HiSportscomAll-StatepickandChroni-cleAll-MetroselectionandtheCo-MostValuablePlayeroftheDFAL TheSpartansopentheirseasononThursdayAugust29astheyhostSacra-mentoStateandtraveltoPaloAltothefollowingweektofacetraditionalrivalStanfordRacitiwillbejoinedbyMartinezresidentandAlhambragradJaredLeafatransferfromHawaiiFloethe Promoted JakeFloetheagraduateofAcalaneshasbeenpromotedtoDouble-AMont-gomeryoftheSouthernLeagueThe

BiscuitsareanaffiliateoftheTampaBayRaysFlothestarted2013atCharlotte(High-A)oftheFloridaStateLeagueThereheposteda4-3recordwithanERAof356in10gamesThe24-year-oldattendedbothFresnoStateandCal-StateFullertonwherehewas10-5duringhiscollegiatecareerThe2012seasonsawtheMartinezresidenthaveabanneryearwitha10-3recordatBowlingGreenin24games(allstarts)Lisa Ward glides through Water MartinezrsquosLisaWardwontwogoldmedalsonJune1asshewonboththeoneandtwo-miledistanceracesatthe31st-AnnualLakeBerryessaDavisAquaticMastersOpenWaterSwimracesWardhasalsoseenasuccessfulstarttothe2013seasonwithherteamtheWalnutCreekMasterswheresheswimsinthe45-49year-oldagegroupandhasplacedinthetop-threein21races

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InlateJunetheMartinezRedSoxMajorGirlssoftballteamtookonPinoleHerculesfortheLittleLeagueDistrict4TournamentofChampionsofContraCostaCountytitleThegamewashostedbyClaytonValleyLittleLeagueandplayedatClaytonValleyCharterHighSchool AsthevisitingteamMartinezwastednotimeastheystruckinthefirstinningwhenBriannaWatersledoffthegamewithawalkAfterabasehitbuntbyKarennaRossellimovedhertothirdHannaRuval-cabahitasacrificeflytoscoreWatersfora1-0lead DericaBoydwasthestartingpitcherforMartinezshuttingdownthefirsttwobatterswithstrikeoutstostartAfterissu-ingawalkMartinezrsquoscatcherLaurenKinggunnedtherunnertoendanythreat InthesecondMartineztackedontwomorerunssetupbyahitfromMarissaMooreandanerroronadroppedthirdstrikethatallowedMimiVotoreachfirstbasesafelyVoandMooreputthemselvesinscoringpositiononadoublestealandSadieJamesstrokedahittobringMoorehomeTheyscoredanotherRedSoxrunwhenJamesgotintoapickleallowingVotoscoreeasilyfora3-0leadBoydagainshutdownPinoleHerculesbystriking-outtheside InthethirdMartinezscoredtwomoreasRuvalcabastrokedahomerunandKingliftedasacrificeflymakingita5-0gameInthebottomoftheinningPinole

HerculesstruckbackscoringtworunsaftergettingahitandwalkwithtwooutsBoydfinallygotthethirdoutwithamuchneededldquoKrdquo ThefourthinningwentquicklyforbothsidesbutinthefifthBoydissuedablastoffherbatdrivingtheballdeeptotherightcenter210rsquosignforahomerunInthebottomoftheframetheRedSoxshutdownPinoleHerculeswithaneasy1-2-3inning InthesixththewheelsfelloffthePinoleHerculeswagonwhentheyallowedsixrunstoscorewithtwooutsHitsandwalksweretheirworstenemiesallowingMartineztobataroundfora12-2lead Martinezusedtheirsuperiorpitch-ingandsoliddefensetosecurethevictoryBoydhadastellargameallowingjusttwohitszeroearnedrunsandtwowalksandtheynotched12strikeouts BehindtheirincrediblemanagerPhilRainesandcoachesRichKingandSteveMooretheMartinezRedSoxisthefirstteaminthehistoryoftheMartinezLittleLeagueMajorGirlstogoundefeatedallseasontowinthechampionshipDowntwoplayersduetoinjuries-AleijaLewisrsquolegandJuliaParksrsquobrokenthumb-theyovercameadversitygelledasateamandplayedlikesisterstowinitall TheteamstayedtogethertoplayintheAll-StarsrepresentingMartinezandislookingforatriptotheLittleLeagueWorldSerieslaterthissummer

The Pleasant Hill Blue 8U Boys team battled the heat as well as some serious com-petition to finish in 2nd place at the All World Baseball Fire Cracker 400 Tournament on June 28-30 in Martinez The Blue team finished pool play with a 3-0-1 record good for the 2 seed in the Semi Finals There they beat The Belmont Blasters 3-2 on a walk off triple in the bottom of the 6th inning Our boys finally fell to The Delta Dawgs in the championship game The team picked up their second consecutive 2nd place finish in the Fremont 4th of July Tournament Our boys used some hot hitting superb defense and clutch pitch-ing to advance to the championship game with a 3-1 record There they met the un-beaten host team from Fremont The championship game was a real nail biter with Fremont coming out on top 5-4 Great job guys

Top Logan Wortman Hunter Rosa Caden Barger Luke Brooks Jake Davis Nate Hufford Bottom Peter De Wit Sami Hieta Danny Woelfel Jeremy Cressio Robert Aivazian and Garrett Mooar Photo by Mike Cressio

L to R Karenna Rosselli Nicole Nelson Hanna Ruvalcaba Sienna Dobson Brianna Waters Lauren King Julia Parks Sadie James Aleija Lewis Marissa Moore Mimi Vo and Derica Boyd

Coaches Coach Rich King Manager Phil Raines and Coach Steve Moore

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sidhu Drafted by tampa By Chuck Nan

SonomaStateUniversity(SSU)seniorpitcherHarmenSidhuwhosetaprogramandCaliforniaCollegiateAthleticAssociation(CCAA)recordforthebestsingle-seasonearnedrunaverage(ERA)andledthenationinthatsamecategorywasnamedtherecipientofthe2013TinoMartinezAwardwhichispresentedeachyeartothemostoutstandingplayerinNCAADivisionIIbaseball SidhuisfromMartinezandattendedCollegeParkgraduatingin2008 EquivalenttofootballrsquosHeismanTrophytheprestigiousawardisnamedaftertheformerUniversityofTampaUSOlympianandMajorLeagueBaseballAll-StarTinoMartinezTinohimselfmadethecalltoSidhutopersonallycongratulatehimonwinningtheaward In13startsthisseasonSidhuwas10-1witha098ERAwith93strikeoutsin8223inningsHeallowedjust47hitsand9earnedrunsHisERAwastopsinDivisionIIandisthefirsttimeinthestoriedhistoryofSonomaStatebaseball--andtheCCAA--thatastartingpitcherhasrecordedanERAunder100MostimpressivelySidhugave-upjustfiveextrabasehits(nohomeruns)to323battershefaced Theright-handerendedhistwo-yearstintwithSSUbybreakingtheall-timerecordforlowestcareerERA(156)andlowestopponentbattingaverage(186)

Hecompileda17-2recordin25careerappearances(allstarts)In150totalinningsheallowedjust99hitsand26earnedrunswhilestriking-out161(4thall-timeforSSU) AftertheseasonSidhuwasselectedasaFirst-TeamperformerbytheCCAAand

WestRegionHealsoearnedFirst-TeamAll-AmericahonorsfromtheAmericanBaseballCoachesAssociationandtheNa-tionalCollegiateBaseballWritersAssocia-tion InadditiontohisstellarplaySidhuwasoutstandingintheclassroomaswellpostinga354GPAincommunicationsHewasnamedtothe2013DivisionIIAca-demicAll-Districtteam SonomaStatefinishedthirdintheDivisionIIWestRegionandwrapped-up2013withanoverallrecordof36-22TheSeawolvesplacedfourthinCCAAwitha24-16record SidhuspenthisfirsttwoyearsatDia-bloValleyCollegePriortothatheearnedThird-TeamAll-DVALhonorsafterhisseniorseasonatCollegeParkTheFalconsalsomadeanimpressiverunthatseasontoclaimtheNCS3A-EastBaycrownwithSidhuwinningthreeofthefourgamesenroute SidhugotsomemoregreatnewsinearlyJunewhenhewasa20th-rounddraftpick(608thoverall)oftheTampaBayRays

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finalcoursereviewandadisastersimula-tionClassesareheldatthePleasantHillAdventistAcademyon800GraysonRoadSeptember9162330October7and14ThedisastersimulationwilltakeplaceonOctober192013ComejoinothervolunteersandldquoLearnhowtomakeadifferencerdquoforfamilyfriendsandneighborsinPleasantHillbeforethenextdisasterstrikesYoumayapplyon-linebyvisitingthecitywebsiteatwwwcipleasant-hillcausorwwwpleasanthill-certsignupcom ForadditionalinformationcontactPleasantHillPoliceLieutenantDanConnellyat(925)288-4633orJimBon-atoat938-5433

wwwourcommunityfocuscomPage 24 August 2013

In the MixBy Paul Cotruvo Cover2Cover

ItismyhonortofeatureoneofthelocallegendsoftheSanFranciscoBayAreamusicsceneMrDavidMartinDavewasborninOaklandandgrewupinLafayetteAftergradu-atingfromAcalanesHighSchoolheformedthenewwavebandTheLloydsthenfoundedthelegendaryBuzztoneswhichfinallypavedthewaytooneoftheBayArearsquospremierbandsDaveMartinrsquosHouseParty DaveistrulyoneofakindHelikestotakelongwalksonthebeachhisfa-voritecolorisorange(Giantrsquosfanalert)andhelovessushiIfyouhaveevercrossedpathswithDavehewillnotonlyrememberyournamebutwhereandwhenhemetyouhismemoryneverfailsHeisalsoahumanitariangivingbackinsupportofhiscommu-nityDaveistrulyanamazinghumanbeingwithenormoustalentSoafterconsultingwithDaversquosattorneyandfinallyreceivingapprovaltoconductaninterviewwemetatanundisclosedlocationinanabandonedwarehouseOncemyblindfoldwasremovedweshookhandsandbeganPC ThanksDaveforagreeingtothislittleinterviewDM FirstoffitrsquosgreattobewithyouPaulThanksforbringingthecocoaandtatertotsPCHowoldwereyouwhenyoufirstplayedguitarWereyouself-taughtDM IrsquoveneverlearnedtoplaytheguitarPaulIrsquovealwaysusedbackingtracksTruthbetoldIbeganplayingguitarwhenIwassix-takinglessonsfirstfromBillTapiaatCampanaMusicinLafayettefingerpickingstylefromacoupleofteachersadditionallessonsfromChickGandelyearsofteachingmyselfjazzimprovfromJeffNeighborandclassicalfromJimBertramatCalStateEastBayPCWhoweresomeofyourmusicalinspirationsDMAlCaiolaplayingtheldquoBonanzardquo

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Dallimontirsquos Restaurant

1932 Oak Park Boulevard Pleasant Hill 925-944-5224

wwwdallimontiscom

bull A Family Tradition Since 1982 bull Open for Lunch amp Dinnerbull Reservations amp Take Out Available bull Small Banquets Welcome

bull Full Bar amp Wine List bull A Touch of North Beach in your Neighborhood

LIVE MUSIC EVERY SATURDAY FRIDAY KARAOKE NIGHT bull GRAB THE MIC AND ROCK OUT

Come for the food stay for the music

83 Tamsen Donner Blues Band bull 810 Private Practice817 Lumberyard bull 824 Kick the Mule bull 831 The Famous Three-O

August 1 Chris Cain Band Armandos 707 Marina Vista Martinez 8pm

August 3 Danrsquos Bar 1524 Civic Drive Walnut Creek 10pm

August 4 Dave Martinrsquos House Party Pleasant Hill Summer Concert by the Lake 6pm

August 17 Caroompas Room Armandos 707 Marina Vista Martinez 8pm

August 18 Cover2Cover Pleasant Hill Summer Concert by the Lake 6pm

August 24 El Desayuno Armandos 707 Marina Vista Martinez 8pm

August 29 Sin Silver Roccorsquos Pizzeria 2909 Ygnacio Valley Road Walnut Creek 8pm

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Visit wwwpleasanthillconcertscom for all concert information Sponsored by Pleasant Hill Civic Action Commission

Series Sponsors

City ofPleasant Hill

ConcertSponsors

Casey Strand

Chiropractor

FOOD amp Funevery concert

SheilarsquosDaycare

On the lawn by the lake at Pleasant Hill City Hall Gregory Ln amp Cleaveland Rd

LIVE Music

6-8pm

Free

Aug 4 Kinderrsquos BBQ

Aug 18 Kinders BBQ

Sep 1 Taqueria Los Gallos

The following restaurantsare scheduled to sell food

Thanks for joining us for allthe concerts this summer

Ice cream and shaved ice available

for purchase at all concerts

Aug 4Dave Martin House Party

FunkRampBDanceClassic RockAug 18Cover2CoverHigh Energy Dance Music

Jul 7 Aug 4 Sep 1 Aug 18 Aug 18 Aug 18

And on Sep 1Gumbo Stew

Community Service DayPleasant Hillrsquos 9th ANNUAL

Organized by Pleasant Hill Civic Action Commission

and supported by local businesses

City of

Pleasant Hill

Saturday 730am September 28 2013

wwwpleasant-hillnetCSDRegister your project or volunteer at

For more information call 671-5229or email mneliscipleasant-hillcaus

Make a difference

Churches schools neighborhoods businessesfind a project

and register it on the city website at wwwpleasant-hillnetCSD

Volunteers

Open to all agesmdash families and children welcome

FREE kick-off breakfast

FREE

PLUS

sign up online at wwwpleasant-hillnetCSD to work

by the PH Lions beginning at 730am

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bring items of non-perishable food for the barrels

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InancienttimesAugustwasknownasWeodMonathwhichalsomeansweedmonthwhengrowthcrescendoswithlushplantsofallkindsandpeaksalongwithasmanyvarietiesofweedsasCarterhaspillsKnownasthehottestmonthoftheyearAugustistraditionallythebiggestvacationmonthtooAnoldEnglishsayingisldquoIfthefirstweekofAugustbewarmthewinterwillbewhiteandlongrdquo AugustisalsoWaterQualityMonthbutmoreimportantlyAu-gustishellipdrumrollhellipNationalGoatCheeseMonthLeadingintooneofthemonthrsquoslargestcropndashtomatoesTomatoescanastoundapersononmanylevelsAftermanymurmur-ousconversationsbetweenbeesandplantsgardenersshouldhaveanabun-danceofpollinatedflowersproducinghugecropsofloomingmulti-coloredfruitsThickslicesofsaidtomatoespairswimminglywellwithgoatcheese

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tomatoes Basil and Fruit Oh MyBy Lesley Stiles

Corn Fritters

Sweet and Sour Tomatoes

Mix flour baking powder and salt in a bowl Make a well in the center and put eggs oil and milk in center Whisk together and add corn and herbs Put enough oil in a frying pan to grease well Fry the fritters a few at a time until golden on each side

Put tomatoes green onions and cilantro in a bowl and set aside Heat olive oil in a sauce pan Add cinnamon and cumin and heat until bubbly about 2 minutes Slowly add honey and rice vinegar Cook for 3 more minutes or until a little thick and gooey Pour mixture over tomatoes cilantro and green onions Season with salt and let sit for about 5 minutes before using

1frac12 cups flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon soda1 teaspoon kosher salt2 large eggs

frac34 cup milk3 tablespoons olive oil2 cups fresh corn kernels2 tablespoons each chopped parsley and chopped basil

2 pounds of assorted heirloom tomatoes seeded and cut into chunks1 bunch green onions sliced thin2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro2 tablespoons of honey

frac14 cup of seasoned rice vinegar1 tablespoon of olive oil1 teaspoon of kosher salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Ingredients

Ingredients

Directions

Directions

OrganicGardeneveryyearStudentslovehowsweettheyareandveryfewmakeitpastthepickinrsquoForthosethatdomakeitinsideconjureupabeauti-fulsaladusingSunGoldscutinhalffreshcorncutoffthecobbabyaru-gulafreshcrunchychoppedcucumberandcrumbledfetaDrizzleexcellentoliveoilsqueezelemonjuicecrackseasaltandmixgentlyItrsquosthesaladyouwillliveonfortherestofthesummer StonefruitsswollenbysunarepeakingthismonthaswellandareburstingwithnaturalsugarsSliceontoapieceofpuffpastryandeggwashthedoughPullituparoundthefruitsprinklewithadashofrawsug-arandbakeat400untilthepastryisbrownandthejuicesarebubblingEatthisfreeformtarthotwithmeltingva-nillabeanicecreamandcreatealus-cioussaucearoundyourplate(tobelickeduplaterwhenonlylovedonesarepresent)

MercuryhasbeenabithighbutitisthoseeveningsweliveforwhenthesungivesupthefightandthegentlesummerbreezeoffthebayrollsintoourlittlevalleymakingitoneofthefinestplacesonearthtocallhomeGetoutonthetrailsearlyandhydratelotsMangia CornFritterswithSweetandSourtomatoesisthemostpopularitemIprepareforfolksallsummerlonghandsdownAlittlebitofworkbutitwillguaranteeyouaspotatanypartyalotofsuitorsandevenseveralpropos-alsofmarriage LesleyStilesisagraduateoftheCaliforniaCulinaryAcademysus-tainablecatererandschoolgardeneducator ContactLesleyatlesleystilescomcastnetwwwlesleystilesblog-spotcomandvisithernewwebsitewwwlesleystilesfoodscom

HILLCREST CONGREGATIONAL

CHURCH

God is still speaking

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All people may now legally marry in our stateFor years at Hillcrest we have said

All Are Welcome ndash regardless of sexual orientationNow we can add to that

All Are Welcome to come to Hillcrest to be Married

Whoever you are wherever you are on lifersquos journeyyou are welcome here

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Pleasant Hill senior activities

Martinez senior activities818 green st (925) 370-8770

233 gregory Lane (925) 798-8788

81 - Fit For Life Senior Aerobics 9-10amTuesThursEnergy-inspiringmusictostartyourdayoffrightlowimpacteasydancemovesforagoodcardiowork-outYoursquollhavelotsoffunwhileyouareburningcaloriesMuscleconditioningandstretchingarepartoftheprogramAppropriateforalllevelsInstructorTariNicholson8classes$35$30(member)or8-classpunchcard$40Noclasson8688

813 - So You Want to Write a Book 2pmApanelofblockbusterlocalauthorswilldiscusstheirwritingandpublishingexperiencesQampAsessionfollowsTheau-thorswillbeBarbaraBentley(A Dance with the Devil A True Story of Marriage to a Psychopath)JonCory (A Plague of Scoundrels)AlfredJGarrette(The Saint of Florenville A Love Story)andJudithMarshall (Husbands May Come amp Go but Friends are Forever)FreePHSCChateauHall

815 - Basic Computer amp You 130-3pm ThursdaysThisisahands-onexperi-encewhereyouwilllearnthebasiccomputerfunctionssuchashowtoturnonthecomputerlogonnavigatewithamouseandfindsoftwareapplicationsInstructorWalterSanchezPHSeniorCenterComputerLab3classes$45$40(member)

830 - Just the Facts Regarding Skin Cancer 1pmThoroughskincancerpresen-tationincludesadviceonpreventionearlydetectionamptreatmentoptionsThiseducationaltalkwillhighlighttheABCDErsquosofskincancerbasalcellsquamouscellandmelanomaRefreshmentsampsunscreenprovidedPresenterShannyBaughmanMDSponsoredbyCASkinampMelanomaCenterDiabloValleyOn-cologyandHospiceoftheEastBayCalltoreserveyourspotFreeforallages

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82 - CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) 10am- 1230pm Donrsquot be ScaredhellipBe PreparedWeareofferingafree2-hourpersonalemergencypreparednessclasspresentedbytheCERTteamLearnhowtobereadywhenamajordisasterstrikesTopicscoveredwillincludewhatbasicneces-sarysuppliesandequipmentyoushouldhaveandwhatplansyoushouldmaketoensureyouarereadytomeetthischallengingtimeCalltoregister(925)370-8770EveryoneiswelcomeNoteTherewillbeafreedrawing(emergencypreparationkitvaluedat$100)forthosewhoattendthisim-portantandinformativeseminarDrawingwillbeheldaftertheseminaryoumustbepresenttowin

811 - Pancake Breakfast 8-1100amThisdeliciousbreakfastincludespan-cakesortoastsausageeggs(howyoulikethem)orangejuiceandcoffeeEveryoneiswelcomeCostis$350foradultsand$2forchildren10yearsandunderHandmadecraftsperfectforgiftswillbeonsaleduringthebreakfast

Coming soonhellipcall the center for more informationbullCatchYourself-MaintainYourIndependenceFridaysSeptember6ndash272013bullCoroDrsquoAmiciConcertSundaySeptember152013bullVagabondPlayerspresentldquoWagonWheelsrdquoFridaySeptember272013

Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu in October AretheGalaacutepagosIslandsandMachuPicchuonyourbucketlistJointheMartinezSeniorCenterforthetripofalifetimetoEcuadorGalapagosIslandsandPeruTripDatesOctober1-122013TourHighlights5Day4NightGalapagosIslandsCruiseaboardtheLegendExploretheSacredValleyoftheIncasstayovernightinMachuPicchuandtourCuzcoandthenearbyruinsLandandCruisePack-ageTourIncludesAllmealstransfersandexcursionsonboardcruiseroundtriptrainticketsonVistadomeTrainalltransfersandsightseeingasoutlinedintheitineraryairporttransferstoSanFranciscoAirportairfarefromSFOtoGuayaquilreturningfromLimatoSFOallinternalflightsCost$7794perpersondoubleoccupancyCallthecenterat(925)370-8770foradetaileditineraryTherearejustafewspacesleftifyouwouldliketogocalltoday

Help a Child to Read

Community service Day

Helpachildlearntoreadbyvolunteer-ingforthePleasantHillEducationInitiative(PHEI)ReadingReadiness programbegin-ningthisfall The ReadingReadiness programwilltargetstudentsingradesK-2ateachele-mentaryschoolinPleasantHill Volunteerswillbematchedwithyoungreadersandwillworkone-on-onewithstudentsunderateacherrsquosguidancetoimprovetheirread-ingskillsandgivethemtheconfidencetheyneedtothriveintheclassroomThereisnopreviousexperiencenecessarytovolunteer

justacommitmentofonehouraweektomakeadifference VolunteerswillneedtobefingerprintedandTBtested ThePHEIisalsointerestedinpartner-ingwithbusinessesandcivicandreligiousgroupsthatarewillingtocreateReadingReadinessteamstohelpoutintheclass-room ForadditionalinformationortohelpoutwiththisprogrampleasegotothePHEIrsquoswebpageandclickonldquoSignupasaVolunteerNowrdquo httpwwwcipleasant-hillcausphei

Volunteerandprojectregistrationisnowopenforthe9thannualCommunityServiceDayonSaturdaySeptember28thChurchesschoolsneighborhoodsbusinessesfindaprojectandregisteritonthecitywebsiteatwwwpleasant-hillnetCSD Senior Residents ndash Do you need help at home with yard workTheSeniorCenterandPHCivicActionCommissionareexploringthepossibilityofas-sistingseniorsattheirresidenceswhoareinneedofyardworkandotheroutdoorchoresIfyouareinterestedinreceivingassistancefromCommunityServiceDayvolunteersorhaveanyquestionsaboutthisprojectpleasecallDanaat798-8788oremailheratdkriderpleasanthillreccom FormoreinformationcontactMartinNelisatmneliscipleasant-hillcausorcall(925)671-5229

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 29

Recreation and Park updatesMake a Difference BerecognizedinourcommunitywithyourgeneroussupportofournewSeniorCenterTeenCenterCommuni-tyCenterandPleasantOaksParkHelpusmeetourgoaltocompletethefinaltouchesforallfourofournewPleasantHillRecreationvenuesWestillneedfurniturefixturesandequipmentWall Dedication ($500+) Withyourgenerousdonationyourdesignatednamewillbeetchedonabeautifulclearslatewithinthecapitalcampaigndedicationwallslocatedin

thePleasantHillSeniorCenterTeenCenterandCommunityCenterCon-tactourofficetosecureyourspecialplaceRoom Dedication Opportuni-ties ($5000+) HonorandrecognizeyourfamilyalovedoneabusinessororganizationformanyyearstocomebynamingaroominoneormoreofournewPleasantHillRecreationcentersSpecialsignagewillcommemorateyourgenerouscontribu-tionandyourexceptionalcommitmenttoourcommunityContactouroffice

todiscussroom-namingopportunitiesavailableineachcenteradditional Donation Opportu-nities OpportunitiessuchasdesignateddonationspledgesandbequestsarealsowelcomecontributionsAnydonationover$500willberecognizedwithyournameonourdedicationwallslocatedinallthreebuildingsTogetyournamededicationetchedinrecognitionthisyearthedeadlineisOctober102013Formoreinformationonthebondproj-ectsanddonationopportunitiesvisitwwwpleasanthillreccomCome Play With us this Fall ThePleasantHillRecreationampParkDistrictrsquosFallSpotlightisheadedtomailboxesonAugust15Checkoutallnewclassesactivitiesandeventsgoing

onthisfallinPleasantHillFromtod-dlerstoteenstoseniorstheSpotlightisyourguidetofunthisfallRegisterearlyforclassesandactivitiesearlytosecureyourspotFormoreinformationoneverythingPHRPDhastooffervisitwwwpleasanthillreccomteen Center Open HouseAugust 21 from 230pm to 5pm InterestedintheTeenCenterbutnotsurewhatithastoofferComecheckitoutMeetthestaffcheckoutthegamesandactivitiesseeclassdem-onstrationsandenterourprizedrawingSign-upsforclassesandactivitieswillalsobeavailableThenewTeenCenterislocatedinthePleasantHillParkat147GregoryLaneFormoreinforma-tiononthiseventcall(925)691-5645orvisitwwwphteenscenecom

PaID aDVERtORIaL

Teen council members from left to right Meredith Fore Allie Naccara Emily Adamson and Maddie Shultz

wwwourcommunityfocuscomPage 30 August 2013

FALCON FOUNDATION

College Parkrsquos Class of 1963 Reunion

Join Us At the Malt Shoppe

Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17 600 to 1000

Catered by Outback Steakhouse

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Join us for dinner catered by Outback Steakhouse at the Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17th from 6pm ndash 10pm

Music of the Doo Wop Bands of the 50rsquos and 60rsquosAfter party will be at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center from 10pm - 1am

Sunday Picnic at the Martinez Waterfront from 11am - 3pmFor more information please contact Jerry Pollard

3129 Sonoma Valley Drive Fairfield Ca 945349168135401 bull jerrypollardyahoocom

The class of 1983 is celebrating 30 years and we want to celebrate with the classes of 1982 amp 1984

Join us for a catered picnic at Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek Bring your family Sunday September 29th from 1100 am ndash 600 pm

For more information and to RSVP contact Corrin Grube Canale at ccanalecomcastnet or

Danielle Pratt Dearborn at thedearbornscomcastnet

30 YEARREUNION

Class of 83rsquo

50 YEARREUNION

Class of 63rsquo

The class of 1963 is celebrating 50 years Join us at the Malt Shoppe

HALL OFFAME

BANQUET

7th Annual

CPHS Annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction CeremonyPlease join us in honoring our Athletic Alumni on Saturday August 24th 2013at St Andrews Community Center bull 1601 Mary Dr Pleasant Hill CA 94523

No Host Bar at 500PM Dinner at 630

Catered By Outback Steakhouse Pleasant Hill CA Cost of Event $5000 per person Reservations needed - Must reserve by Aug10th Tickets at door only if seating is available for $7000 Send checks to HOF Falcon Foundation co Barbara Lannum 109 Woodview Ct Martinez CA 94553

TEAMS TO BE HONOREDGymnastics 1968 - 69 - 70

HONOREEMike Huff 1978

ATHLETES TO BE HONOREDDan Stoll 1991 Cross Country and Track

Alison Suto 1988 Tennis-Basketball-SoftballDustin Torrez 1994 Football-BaseballCasey Torrez 1994 Football-Baseball

Contact Jerry Pollard CPHS Hall of Fame Committee E-mail for more info jerrypollardyahoocom bull 916-813-5401

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 31

same as it Ever WasBy Suzie Billingsley

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ningthroughthesprinklersGoinguptoDinosaurHillbehindmystreetwasalwaysanadventureoffortbuildingandexploring MycousinsandIputplastichorseheadsonthehandlebarsofourbikesinhonorofRoyRogersampDaleEvansWenamedourbikesaftertheirhorsesTrig-gerandButtermilkMybackyardhadalargestoragebuildingwecalledThePon-derosabecausewelovedtheTVshowldquoBonanzardquoandanythingwithawesterntheme WhenIwassevenmybestfriendonthestreetandIwereinseparableSheisthesisterofactorTomHanksWeplayedwithourdogsBarbiedollsandboardgamesanddancedtoAmericanBandstandonTVShemovedawayayearlaterandwelosttouchbutwhenIfoundheronFacebooklastyearwesharedmanyfondmemoriesofourchildhoodsummersNowtherearetwootherlittlegirlsonthestreetwhoareBFFrsquosandplaytogetherallthetime InthiseraofiPhonessocialnet-workingandendlessactivitiesawayfromhomesomethinghasbeenlostButmylivingroomlooksouttowhereweplayedaschildrenandIstillseefathersteach-ingtheirkidstoridebikesBoysandgirlsstillwalktheirdogsandplaysoftballandhopscotchItwarmsmyhearttoknowthatsometime-honoredritualsofgrow-ingupcontinueItrsquoswonderfultorealizethatthekidsonmystreetarestillcon-nectingwitheachotheroutsideinthesunshineandunderthestarrysummernightskySuzie on her horse-head handlebar bike

wwwourcommunityfocuscomPage 32 August 2013

AGameofThronesthefirstbookinGeorgeRRMartinrsquosacclaimedfantasyseriesASongofIceandFireisanengrossingnovelfilledwithpoliticalconspiracymysteryandadventureThestorybe-ginswhenEddardStarkLordofWinterfellisappointedasHandtotheKingcausinghimtomovesouthtoKingrsquosLandingthecapitalcityofWesteroswherethingsareneverastheyseemandwherepeoplewilldoanythingtofurthertheirselfishinterestsInthisatmosphereofdouble-crossingandmanipulationEddardStarkrsquoshonorandgoodintentionsputhimatoddswithmuchofthecityrsquosinhabitantsMeanwhilethemalevolentOthersaremassingbeyondtheWallthatprotectsWesterosfromtheterrorsofthefarnorthandbeyondtheNar-rowSeaDaenerysTargaryendaugh-teroftheoverthrownKingAerysismarriedtotheleaderoftheDothrakiawarlikepeopleaspaymentforanarmyforherbrother ThisnovelisnotasimplevillageboyvsgreatevilfantasybookItisacomplexstorywhereyouareneversurewhotherealvillainisandwhereenemiescanturnintoalliesandviceversaAlongwithitsintricateplotandbelievablecharactersMartinrsquosprose

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AGameofThronescontainscharactersasvariedandrealasourownMartinshowcasesthesecharactersbywritingfromtheperspectiveofonecharacterforeachchapterThisgivesthereadergreaterinsightintothemindofeachmajorcharacterandrevealsthemotiva-tionsbehindeachcharacterrsquosactionsMartinrsquosgeniusliesinhisabilitytomakeussympathizewiththevilestcreatureandtoquestionthemotivesofthemosthonorableknight AGameofThronesreallyisaone-of-a-kindbookbecauseofthemulti-facetedcharactersgreatproseandun-predictabilityofthestorySomeofyoumayhaveseentheHBOseriesbasedonthebooksandtrustmealthoughtheshowisgreatthebooksarebetterandifyoulikeoneyoursquollprobablyliketheother(ForpeoplewhohavealreadyreadASongofIceandFirecheckoutTheWheelofTimeseriesforanothergreatepicfantasyseries) Suggestedforages15andup

to Read or Not to Read By Zane Dundon Senior De La Salle HS

Meet a teen Illusionist Itrsquosunusualtomeetateenagemagi-cianbuttohaveonelivinginyourowncommunityisallthemoremagicalCollegeParkfreshmanJackDuganwhogoesbythestagenameJackAlexanderhadoneofthebiggestshowsofhisca-reerlastmonthattheUn-ScriptedThea-treinSanFranciscoTheFocussatdownwithJackanddiscussedhispenchantforillusionCFWhatattractedyoutomagicJDMagichasalwaysinterestedmebe-causeitissomethingthatamazespeopleanditallowsmetobecreativeandbringasenseofwondertoalmostanybodyAllofasuddenIhadthisskillthatnoneofmyotherfriendshadBecauseofthisIwasabletostandoutanddothingsthatmostotherkidsdonrsquotgettodoCF WhoisldquoJackAlexanderrdquoJDThepersonaIhaveonstagebasi-callyanenlargedversionofmyselfWhilemanymagicianschoosetocreatecharactersonstageothersarejustabig-gerversionofthemselvesIttakesaverylongtimetofindoutwhoyouareasaperformerandIamstilltryingtofigurethatoutformyselfCF AreyoualdquomagicianrdquoorldquoillusionistrdquoJD AnillusionistIllusionistsarestillmagiciansbuttheyareknownforperformingwithbigpropsUsuallymostyoungmagiciansperformsleightofhandmagicorcloseupmagicbutIalwayshadapassionforperformingil-lusionsIstartedperformingillusionsatage11andhavenotlookedbackCFHowdidyoulandtheUn-ScriptedTheatergigJD Iwasontourwithashowcalled

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TheContraCostaHumaneSocietyoffersthesetipsforpreventingheatstrokedehydrationandshallowbreathinginpets1) KeepbowlsofwateraccessiblethroughoutthehouseandyardChoosebowlsthatarenotheatconducivesuchasplastic2)UNDERNOCIRCUMANSTANCESshouldyouleaveyouranimalinacarTemperaturesinsidetakelessthanfiveminutestoreachalethal150degreesormorewhetherornotthewindowsarecracked3)ProvideshelterConsideraninsulateddoghouseorshadystructure4)KeepanimalscalmExerciseinhottemperaturescanelevatetheriskofheatstrokeanddehydration5)ClosehouseblindsdrapesandwindowsFOR DOGSDogscannotcoolthemselvesbysweatingTheirsweatglandsareintheirnoseandonthepadsoftheirfeetandpantingisnotenough1)Setupachildrsquospoolorpurchaseabedthatcontainswateroragel-likematerialthatkeepsitcool2)CheckpavementbeforewalkingdogsIfitrsquostoohotitandcanburnthepadsoftheirfeetConsiderputtingkidrsquosnon-slipsocksontheirfeetandlimitwalkstoearlymorningorcoolereveninghours3)Protectshort-haireddogswithpetsunscreenwhereitcanrsquotbelickedoffandmakesureitissafetoingest4)Dog-coolingproductscanbefoundontheInternetFOR CATSCatsgetwarmestontheirbelliespadsoftheirpawsarmpitsoutsidetheirearsandchins1) CreateacoolandquietretreatandlineitwithaterryclothorcottontowelAcoldpackinsideasockunderthebeddingdamptowelsorafrozenplasticmilkjugworkaswell2)BrushyourcatdailyMattedfurdoesnotallowairflowandcanraiseacatrsquostemperatureSymptomsofheatstrokeanddehydrationincludeagitationpantingheavilyvomitingandstag-geringIfyounoticethesesymptomsorsuspecttroublecontactyourvetrsquosofficeimmediatelyFormoreinformationaboutContraCostaHumaneSocietyvisitwwwcchumaneorgFacebookorcallusat925-279-2247

Keeping Pets Cool

You scream I scream

Lakes amp Beaches

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Coldstone Creamery60CrescentDrPleasantHillserveseverythingfromuniqueicecreamcreationstosmoothiescakesandshakesEnjoyfrozenyogurtHotforCookieandevenSinlessSmoothies

CREAM 2399TelegraphAveBerkeley(CREAMstandsforCookiesRuleEverythingAroundMe)ThespecialtyatthistinyshoplocatedneartheCalcampusis$2icecreamsandwichesmadewithfreshbakedcookiesVeganandglutenfreeitemsalsoavailableACREAMiscomingsoontoNorthMainStreetinWalnutCreek

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Loardrsquos Ice Cream 3080ElCerritoPlazaElCerritoLoardrsquosicecreamparlorshavebeenaBayAreafavoritesincethefirstoneopenedin1950Theyrsquoreasmallchainbutfeelmorelikeamom-and-popstoreTheyserveover40flavorsofrichandcreamyicecreamaswellassorbetsherbetandalsquolitersquoversionoftheiricecream

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tildenrsquos Lake anzaLakeAnzaRoadoffCentralParkDriveBerkeleyisafavoritegetawayItssandybeachisopentothesunandshelteredfromthewindwithlifeguardspostedduringtheswimseasonThereisashallowwadingsectionneartheshoreadeep-waterplayareaandalapswimPicnicgroundsarelocatednearbyThereisabeachaccessfeetotheswimareathathaschangingroomsTheLakeAnzaBeachCafeacutesellsdrinkshotdogsicecreamandthetypicalbeachfare

Del Valle Regional Park 7000DelValleRoadLivermoreDelValleislikealakesideresortonly10milessouthofLivermoreThecenterpieceoftheparkisalake5mileslongwithallkindsofwater-orientedrecreationTheparkofferstwoswimmingbeacheswithlifeguardsondutyduringpostedperiodsThepublicmayrentmotorboatspatioboatspedalboatskayaksandcanoes

shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation area2500StanleyBoul-evardPleasantonAhavenforswimmingandfishingthisloca-tionisonlyamilefromdowntownPleasantonTheswimmingbeachhasabathhouseandrefreshmentstandsandlifeguardsareondutyduringthesummermonthsTroutandcatfishareplantedweeklyandanglerscanalsotryforbluegillandblackbassVisitorsmaylaunchtheirownboatssizelimitis17feetandonlyelectricmotorsareallowedBoatrentalsarealsoavail-able

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Visit wwwebparksorg for more information about the parks

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 35

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Health Care Reform -Is it Delayed

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ActressAngelinaJoliestunnedtheworldwith herdecisiontohaveapreven-tivedoublemastectomyaftertestingpositivefortheBRCA1genemutationForJolieandmanyothersget-tinggenetictestingandtak-ingactionmayoffercontrolandcomfort Howdoyouknowifgenetictest-ingisrightforyou Asamedicalon-cologistspecializinginthetreatmentofbreastcancerItalkaboutBRCAtestingfamilyhistorycancerriskandpreventiveoptionsforbreastandovar-iancancerwithmypatients Itrsquosasim-pleenoughbloodtesttoperformandIstronglyrecommenditbedoneinconjunctionwithgeneticcounseling WereferourpatientstoanexpertinthefieldMargoThelanderMSCGCattheCancerInstituteatJohnMuirHealthShehasamastersingeneticcounselingisboard-certifiedthroughtheAmericanBoardofGe-neticCounselingandislicensedbythestateofCalifornialdquoItisimportantthatpatientsunderstandthepur-poseandgoalsofgeneticcounselingTogetherweexplorethebenefitsofgenetictestingfeelingsaboutposi-tiveandnegativetestresultsandhowtousetheinformationpro-activelyforthemselvesandtheirlovedonesrdquoMargoexplainsldquoEveryonewhomeetswithageneticcounselorendsupwithaclearersenseoftheirrisksandthings

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wwwourcommunityfocuscomPage 38 August 2013

Community announcementsBark For LifeDogloversareinvitedtoldquotakeabiteoutofcancerrdquoatthethirdannualBarkforLifeofPleasantHillThiscancer-fightingfundraiserwillbeheld9am - noon Sat August 3atthePHCityHallgazeboparkDogsareimportantcaregiversformanycancerpatientsandthisisawaytohonorthemwhileraisingmoneyfortheAmericanCancerSocietyAttheBarkpeoplewalktheirdogsonaleasharoundasmalltrackwhilespecialeventsareheldfordogsandtheirmasterswithprizesforthewinningdogsandagoodiebagforeachTheBarkForLifeisanexten-sionofthePeasantHillRelayForLifewhichwasheldonJune1and2Theeventraised$55000anddonationswillbetakenthroughAugust31Tosup-porttheBarkregisteryourdogfor$25andthensolicitdonationsfromyourdog-lovingfamilyandfriendsFormoreinformationandtoregistergotowwwrelayforlifeorgbarkpleasanthillcaOrcall925-944-4898ore-mailtolmasseoyahoocom

Kitty CornerGivecatstheirindependence Thousandsofadultandseniorcatsinourcountyneedhomesyetareoftenforgottenthis

timeofyearduetokittenseasonAdoptanadultorseniorcatandgivethemfreedomandloveKittyCornerat609GregoryLane-aContraCostaHumaneSocietyfreeroamshelterndashholdsnormalhoursSatSunandMonfrom12-3pm(orbyappointmentduringtheweekorafter-hours)ForinformationoragalleryofCCHSrsquoanimalsvisitwwwcchumaneorgorcall925-279-2247

Pleasant Hill Garden Study ClubAugust 6th 630pmatournewlo-cationFaithLutheranSocialHall50WoodsworthLnPleasantHill OpentoallinterestedingardeningGuestsalwayswelcometoprograms

ANNUAL Barbecue at Mangini Farm hosted by Louie Mangini Saturday August 10 4-8pmonPleasantHillRdnearTaylorBlvdBenefittingRodgersRanchWheatBarnRestorationLivemu-sicFoodFunampFriendsEmailrodg-ersranchyahoocomorcallAlomaat825-0506or216-5899Tickets$50per-son$90couple$20child(10-15years)

Downtown Ghost WalksEvery 4th amp 5th Friday through Octo-berA1-12hourguidedwalkingtourthroughHistoricDowntownMartinez

todiscoverthehiddenpastlittleknownhauntingfactsandtalesofdays-gone-byFormoreinfoampticketswwwMainStreet-Martinezorgorcall(925)228-3577

Antiques Collectibles and Vintage ShowSaturday August 3 8am-4pmTheMartinezPeddlersFaireoneofthelargestantiquescollectiblesvintageandartsampcraftshowsintheareaOver150vendorsplus12storesonMainStandFerryStJohnHumphrieswillbeon-handtoappraiseyourcarry-initemfora$5donationtotheMartinezHistoricalSociety

Fridays on the MainEvery Friday thissummerMainStreetisalivewithcolorfulhotrodsclassiccarscustomtrucksmotorcyclesartsampcraftvendorsandlivemusicEnjoymusicfromlocalbandsandDJrsquosthroughoutthesummerEveryFridaythroughAugust306pm-8pmMainStMartinez

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Real Estate updateBy Nathan Hitchcock

Ourlocalrealestatemarketisfinallyshowingsignsofcool-ingdownasweentertheheartofthesummerseasonOfcourselikegrabbingafryingpanwithyourbarehandthatwasonastoveatlowheatasopposedtoonethatwasonathighheatldquocoolerrdquoisarelativetermProp-ertiesareinmostcasesstillsellingwithmultipleoffersforoveraskingpricebutjustnotwithasmanyoffersorforasmuchoverasking Thereasonsforthiscoolingarenumer-ousandarethesubjectofgreatdebateamongindustryprofessionalsbutherearemytopthreecandidatesinnoparticularorderIncreasing Inventory Allyearlongthenumberonecom-mentheardaroundtheRealtorwatercoolerhasbeenldquoIwishthereweremorehomestosellTherersquosjustnothingoutthereformybuyersrdquoConsiderthatwishofficiallygrant-edInJanuaryofthisyeartheinventoryofdetachedhomesforsalewas55lowerthantheyearpriorTownhomeinventorywasdownbyastaggering78inFebruaryByMaythenumberofdetachedhomesforsalehadrisentojust31fewerthantheyearpriorInJunewesawitshiftallthewaytoa7increasecomparedtoJune2012 TheincreasedinventoryiscomingfromavarietyofsourcesbuttraditionalsellersaretheprimarysourceHomeownerswhohavebeenbegrudginglywaitingyearsforvaluestoimprovearejumpingatthechancetotakeadvantageoftheirnewfoundequityAlsoaddingtotheinventoryare

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CLASSES ARE FREEFall 2013 Basic Training Class Schedule

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CITY OFMARTINEZ

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architectural Review CommissionAugust 1 15Small Community Room 5pmContact 671-5209

City CouncilAugust 19Council Chambers 730pmContact 671-5229

Civic action CommissionAugust 7Small Community Room 630pmContact 671-5229

Education CommissionAugust 28Large Community Room 7pmContact 671-5229

Planning CommissionAugust 13 27Council Chambers 730pmContact 671-5209

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City Calendar of Events

For Confirmation Visit wwwcipleasant-hillcaus

PLEasaNt HILL CItY BuZZMayorrsquos Message

Michael G Harris OD Mayor City of Pleasant HillRodgers Ranch Pleasant Hillrsquos Historic Treasure RodgersRanchisPleas-antHillrsquosoldestlandmarkOncepartofaMexicanlandgranttheoriginal149-acrepropertywasbuiltbyDrHiramSmithin1866andsoldtoPatrickandMaryRodgersin1868 PatrickrsquosbrotherEdwardpur-chasedtheadjacent137acresaportionwasdeededtotheschooldistrictanditbecamethelocationforthefirstPleasantHillschoolBuiltin1920thePleasantHillSchoolstillstandsandhasgonethroughvariousincarnationsasthePleasantHillPoliceDepartmentOnstageTheatrePleasantHillHis-toricalSocietyandapopularmeetingplaceforthecommunity In1915RolloHoughapartnerintheLutherBurbankCompanyfoundthesoilatRodgersRanchtobethebestinthecountyandwantedtodevelopademonstrationfarmbuthisinves-torsdidnotcomethroughIn1926theranchwassoldtoJohnandMariaCalleriwhofarmedthelanduntil1937whenAliceandEarleHobartpur-chasedthepropertyAlicewasfascinat-edwithAsiancultureandincorporatedWesternandEasterndesignswhentheybuiltahousebehindtheexistingfarmhousesubsequentlyfeaturedinSunsetmagazinein1939 Theranchwassoldin1942toan

EastBaydoctorDrKahoDailyandhiswifeHelenIn1978theDailyssoldtheranchtoBobMcAdamJrwhosoldittoDavidonHomesforresiden-tialdevelopmentThePleasantHillHistoricalSocietytookactiontohavethepropertydeededtothecityasdedi-catedparklandsoitcouldbeprotectedandrestored In1987thecitycouncilapprovedtheDavidonhousingdevelopmentandrecommendeddevelopingthededi-catedparklandintoaheritageparkThepropertywaspassedtothePleas-antHillRecreationandParkDistrictandin1991theFriendsofRodgersRanch(FORR)wasformedAfteralotofresearchandhardworkthesitewaslistedontheNationalRegisterofHistoricPlaces FORRcontinuestoworktopre-serveandmaintaintheRodgersRanchHeritageCenterandraisefundstorebuildthewheatbarnwhichcouldbeusedformeetingsclassesdisplaysoflocalcraftsandartandsmallfunc-tionsTheenclosedgranarycouldbecomeanopenstagewithaninstruc-tionalgardenareabuiltbehindthebarn TheFriendsofRodgersRanchstrivestoeducatethecommunityaboutthehistoryofPleasantHillandthesurroundingareaaswellaspromotenatureandgardeningprogramforadultsandchildrenFORRislookingforvolunteerstohelpinitsongoingef-fortstopreserveandupgradeRodgersRanchandmaintainitsimportantplace

City News

inPleasantHillhistoryIfyoursquodliketojoininthisworthyeffortpleasecontactFORRatrodgersranchyahoocomor925-937-3677BecomeamemberofFORRasIdidandyoursquollbecomepart

ofPleasantHillrsquosrichhistoryanditsexcitingfuture MysincerethankstoDeniseKoroslevforprovidingtheinformationinthiscolumn

Preserving Historical and Cultural Landmarks AttheJuly1PleasantHillCityCouncilmeetingissuesrelatingtopreservinghistoricalandculturallandmarkswithinthecityofPleasantHillwerediscussedBothMayorHarrisandViceMayorWeir(aboardmemberofthePleasantHillHistoricalSociety)areinterestedinseekingthepublicrsquosinputonthesubjectofrecognizingandprotectingculturalresourcesandlandmarksinPleasantHillin-cludingthepossibleformationofaculturalcommissionRodgersRanchMangi-niFarmandtheOldSchoolHouseonOakParkBoulevardwerementionedforconservation CouncilmemberWeirreferencedtheoutcryoverthedemolitionoftheDomeTheatreandcommentedldquoThelessonIlearnedwasIthinkweneedtodoabetterjobofmakingsureweidentifyplacesfeaturesandbuildingsthataresignificanttothefolksofPleasantHillThiscommissionisagoodwaytostartthatprocessWhatMichaelandIareproposingisthatthepublichaveanopportu-nitytotelluswhattheythinkandwhatisimportanttothemrdquo CouncilmemberDurantwassympatheticandsaidldquoIabsolutelysupportustryingtodowhatwecantofacilitatepreservingthehistoryofthecitymak-ingsurethatwehaveaculturalandhistoricalresourcecommissionandwork-ingwiththeRecandParkDistrictrdquoByconsensusthecitycouncilsupportedtheideathattheplanningcommissionholdpublicworkshopsinthenearfutureandreportbacktothecouncilwithrecommendationsbasedonpublicopinionbytheendoftheyear

New Contract for Crossing guards DidyouknowtheCityofPleasantHillfundstheservicesofcrossingguardsSince1995thecityhasenteredintocontractagreementswithvariousvendorsThelastcrossingguardcontractexpiredattheconclusionofthe2012-2013schoolyearandthecityhasenteredintoanewone-yearcontractwithACMS(AllCityManagementServices)DuringtheschoolyearcrossingguardsareusedatninelocationsinPleasantHilltoensurethesafetyofchildrenwalkingtoandfromschoolThevendorcoordinatesrecruitmenttrainingselec-tionbackgroundcheckssubstitutespayrollandotherdetailsCitystaffsolicitedproposalsfromothercrossingguardservicesanditwasdeter-minedthatACMSofferedthebestrate GuardsarepresentforatotaloftwohoursinthemorningandtwohoursintheafternoonTheprojectedcostforthecrossingguardprogramis$90720forthe2013-2014fiscalandschoolyearThisisbaseduponanticipatednumberofdaysintheschoolyearandhoursrequiredforcrossingguardoperationsFundingisavailableintheTrafficSafetyFund(Fund11)DuetobudgetconstraintsMDUSDisunabletoallocatefundingtothecrossingguardprogram

4th of July 5K Recap AccordingtoAllenVinson4thofJulyCommissionPresidenttherewere528runnersregisteredforthe5Kand37kidsforthe100yarddashforatotalof566participantsOver$14000wasraisedfromtheregistrationnetproceedsandwillbedonatedtoPleasantHillschoolsasdesignatedbyeachrunnerwhentheyregistered CommissionPresidentVinsonsaidldquoIwanttothankallthemembersofthePleasantHillFourthofJulyCommissionfortheirtirelessworkthroughouttheyeartomakethisyearrsquoseventsuccessfulIalsowanttothankallofthecontributorswhofundedtheeventandallofthevolunteerswhoworkedonthe4thtomakethisoneofthehighestattendedFourthofJulyeventseverheldinPleasantHillrdquo

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MaRtINEZ CItY BuZZ

City Calendar of Events

SoonafterIwaselectedtotheMartinezCityCouncilin1996Ibeganworkingwithmyfellowcouncilmembersonlong-termsolu-tionstotherebuildingandenhancementoftheMartinezMarinaandWaterfrontEveryyearforthelastelevenyearsIhavereportedonthemarinarsquosprogressandourimmediateimprovementplansduringmyannualstateofthecityaddressUnfor-tunatelyeachandeveryyearthoseplansthatIreportonarenotachievedYearafteryearwecontinuetostruggletopulltheMartinezMarinaoutofthemudandsiltationthatisconstantlydepositedinourharbor Wehavemadesomeincrementalprogressovertheyearswiththeremovaloftheolddecrepidferrypierinstalla-tionoftwonewlaunchrampsandtheconstructionoftheplazaandsheetpileinfrontofandadjacenttotheharbormastersofficeButyearafteryearouref-fortstoworkwiththeStateDepartmentofBoatingandWaterways(DBAW)andtheprivateinvestmentsectorcontinuallycomesupshort Therootoftheproblemistwo-foldThefirstisthattheMartinezMarinawasbuiltin1960andneedstobereplacedjustlikeanywoodenstructurethathasbeensittinginsaltywaterforover50yearsTheothermajorproblemisthatthecityhasadebttothestateof$41milliononthedeterioratingmarinaThisislikehavinganoldfullydepreciatedvehiclethatneedsthousandsofdollarsofrepairs

andabankloanthatwilltakeyearstopayoff Whydowehavesuchalargedebtonamarinathatisneartheendofitsuse-fulllifeHasnrsquotthecitykeptupwithitsfinancialobligationstoDBAWHasthisimportantcityassetbeenmismanagedInshorttheMartinezMarinahasbeeninfinancialstresswithhugemaintenancecostssinceitwasfirstunderconstructioninthe1960rsquosIthasneverbeenself-sus-tainingletalonemadeaprofitfromitsoperationsandforover50yearspreviouscitycouncilshavestruggledwithfindingsolutionstothesustainabilityoftheMar-tinezMarinaandWaterfront In1964theCityofMartineztheStateLandsCommissionandtheDepart-mentofParksampRecreationDivisionofSmallCraftHarborsenteredintoaMemoofUnderstanding(MOU)tocreateaCity-StateCommitteethatwaschargedwithoverseeingthedevelopmentmain-tenanceandleasingoftheMartinezMa-rinaThiscollaborativedecision-makingbodyhasnotmetfordecadesandourre-lationshipwiththestatehasbecomeoneoflenderanddebtornotpartnerswork-ingtowardthefinancialandcommunitysuccessoftheMartinezWaterfront TothatendrepresentativesofthecityincludingthecitymanagerCouncilMemberMenesiniandmyselfrecentlymetinSacramentowithStateSenatorLoisWolkandTomiVandeBrookethedistrictdirectorforassemblymemberSusanBonillainanefforttobringalltheinterestedpartiestogethertofindsolu-tionsforthefutureofasuccessfulMarti-nezMarinaBothSenatorWolkandAs-semblyMemberBonillarsquosofficeacknowl-

Mayorrsquos MessageRob Schroder Mayor of Martinez

All City Meetings at City Hall 525 Henrietta Street Unless Otherwise Indicated For Confirmation Visit wwwcityofmartinezorg

City News

City Council MeetingAugust 7 21630-11pmContact 925-372-3500

Design Review MeetingAugust 14 283-5pmContact 925-372-3500

Planning Commission MeetingAugust 13 277-11pmContact 925-372-3500

Zoning administrator MeetingAugust 7 213-5pmContact 925-372-3500

Main street Martinez Won LastMayBenjaminMooreannounceditscommitmenttorepaint20MainStreetsacrosstheUSandCanada--aprogramtheycallldquoMainStreetMattersrdquoThecontestaskedresidentswhytheythoughttheirMainStreetwasdeservingofaprofessionalexteriorpaintjobandresidentsofthenominat-edcitieshadachancetovotefortheirtownonlineoncedailythroughJune30ItwasannouncedonJuly8thatMartinezwasoneof20townschosentohavethreeblocksofthedowntownrepaintedwithBenjaminMoorepaints ThissocialmediacontestwasbroughttotheattentionofMainStreetMartinezExecutiveDirectorLeannePetersonbyPublicWorksDirectorDaveScolaandPetersonworkedtopromotethecontestusingavarietyofoutletsincludingcreatingatwo-minuteYouTubevideotopromotethecon-testandinspirethecitizenstovoteforMartinez AttheJuly10citycouncilmeetingPetersonsaidldquoItwasasocialmediacon-testsoeveryonehadtopostandtweettospreadthenewsandMartinezdefi-nitelysteppeduptothechallengerdquoAlthoughshedoesnotknowyetwhatbuild-ingsonMainStreetwillbepaintedandinwhatcolorsshedidsayldquoWeareputtingtogetherabroad-basedcommunitycommitteetoworkwiththelocalBenjaminMooreteamandmakedeterminationsWeshouldcelebratetheheckoutofthisandmaybehaveapartyrdquo OverthenextyearMainStreetMartinezwillreceivetheassistanceofcolorconsultantslocalpaintdistributersandpaintingcontractorsallatnocosttoMarti-nezorthedowntownpropertyowners

take the Martinez Community Policing survey In2011theMartinezPoliceDepartmentintroducedtheNeighborhoodPolic-ingArea(NPA)initiativeThisapproachcallsforapoliceofficertoberesponsibleforaspecificgeographicareaofthecityknownasaneighborhoodpolicingareaorNPAThereare24NPAsYourspecificareaandpoliceofficercanbefoundonthepolicepageofthecityrsquoswebsiteundertheNPAtab Thefocusofthepolicedepartmenthasbeenoncustomerserviceanddevel-opingrelationshipsWebelievethecommunityhasthebestinsightonhowtosolveneighborhoodproblemsandweaskthatyoutakethetwelve-questionCommuni-tyPolicingSurveytoensurethatthecommunityrsquosprioritiesarereflectedinourgoalsandobjectivesTheresultswillbepresentedatpublicmeetingsuponcompletionofthesurveyperiodAdditionallypleaseencourageyourfriendsfamilyneighborssocialclubscivicclubsandmembersofyourchurchtogoonlineandcompletethissurvey ThesurveycanbeaccessedthroughSeptember16ontheCityofMartinezwebsiteFacebookpageorbygoingtohttpwwwsurveymonkeycomsMarti-nezPolice

New Home for FamilyFest AtarecentcitycouncilmeetingJayBedecarreofBayAreaFestivalsan-nouncedthefirstldquoFamilyFestrdquoinMartinezonLaborDayWeekendatWaterfrontParkThealcohol-freeeventwillbegearedforkidstwototwelveyearsoldTheeventincludestwostagesforperformancesridesbouncerskidartandfacepaintingalongwithlotsoffoodvendorsTheeventwillrunfrom10am-6pmeachdayldquoThisisjustanexampleofwhatMartinezneedsaconsistentfamilyevent--acombinationofadultactivitiesandchildrenrsquosactivitiesThepopulationofMartinezispredominantlyyoungfamilieswithchildrenandthistiesinwiththethemeofourcommunityrdquosaidCouncilmemberAnaMarieAvilaFariasFamilyFestadmissionisonly$5perpersonwithacanoffoodfortheFoodBankofContraCostaandSo-lanoor$6withoutacannedfooddonationBabiesunder24monthsandseniors65+arefree

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edgedtheurgencyoftheconditionsatthemarinaandagreedtospearheadtheseeffortsandhelpusfacilitatesolutionsTimeisourenemyandeverydaymeans

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A 1-12 hour guided walking tour throughHistoric Downtown Martinez to discoverthe hidden past little known haunting

facts and tales of days-gone-byApril 26 through October 25Tours begin at 800pm$25 per person Meet at Main Street Martinez office649 Main St Suite 106For more info amp ticketswwwMainStreetMartinezorgor call (925) 228-3577 A Main Street Martinez Event

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Read My Mindcopy Book Reviews by Michael G Harris OD

ldquothe supremesrdquo (and I donrsquot mean Diana Ross) TheSupremeshavealwaysbeenoneofmyfavoritegroupsInthiscaseImeantheonesthatsitontheSupremeCourtnotthesinginggroup(AlthoughIrsquoveheardthatsomeofthoseontheCourthavemightyfinevoices)ThreerecentbestsellersaboutourhighestcourtcaughtmyeyeEachhassomethingtoofferthoseinterestedintheSupremeCourtandthosewhoserveonit JusticeSoniaSotomayoristhefirstHis-panicandthethirdwomantobeappointedtotheUnitedStatesSupremeCourtInhermemoirMyBelovedWorldSotomayortracesthehistoryofherfamilyandhermeteoricrisefromtheprojectsoftheBronxinNewYorktothehallowedhallsofWash-ingtonDCThroughsheerdeterminationshemanagedtoovercomethechallengesofjuvenilediabetesandotherobstaclestobe-comethefirstinherfamilytogotocollege ShethengoesontoabrilliantcareerinlawculminatinginherappointmenttotheSupremeCourtHermemoirconcentrates

onherimmigrantfamilyfromPuertoRicoandthetightbondshehadwithallherrelativesWhileIfoundherldquoragstorichesrdquostorystimulat-ingandheartwarmingIwasdisappointedthatthestoryendedwithherappointmenttotheSupremeCourtin2009anddidnrsquotdiscussherworkontheCourt FormerJusticeSandraDayOrsquoConnorthefirstwomanappointedtotheSupremeCourtprovidesadifferentinsightintothecourtinherbookOutofOrderStoriesfromtheHistoryoftheSupremeCourtOrsquoConnorcalledherbookOutofOrderbecauseldquoMostpeopleknowtheCourtonlyasitexistsbetweenthebangsofthegavelwhentheCourtcomestoordertohearargumentsandgiveopinionsButthestoriesoftheCourtandtheJusticesthatcomefromthelsquooutoforderrsquomomentsaddtotherichnessoftheCourtasbothabranchofourgovern-

mentandahumaninstitutionrdquo WelearnnuggetsaboutsomeoftheseminalcasestheCourtdecidedandsomeofthegiantsinitshistoryTheearlyhistoryoftheCourt

isparticularlyinterestingTheearlyJusticesactuallyldquorodethecircuitrdquoTheytraveledbyhorsebackandwagonstodifferentcitiestohearandruleoncases WhileIenjoyedsomeofthestoriesIwasdisappointedthatthebookhadonly165pagesoforiginaltextwithanappendixofTheDeclarationofIndependenceandtheConstitutionIrsquomsurethereismuchmoretotellabouttheCourtrsquoshistoryandthemanycharactersthatoccupieditschambersAndIdidnrsquotneedalmosthalfthebooktakenupwithhistoricaldocumentseasilyavailableonline MydisappointmentswiththosetwobookswereovercomebyJeffreyToobinrsquos

latestbookontheCourtTheOathTheObamaWhiteHouseandtheSupremeCourtToobinisarecognizedexpertontheCourtasyoumightknowfromhisprize-winningbookTheNineThesubstanceandcontroversythatweremissingintheSotomayorandOrsquoConnorbooksaremorethanmadeupforinthisldquonoholdsbarredrdquoaccountoftherelationshipbetweentheObamaWhiteHouseandtheRobertsrsquoCourtThetitleandtheconflictstemfromtheirveryfirstencounterwhenRobertsmangledthePresidentialOathofOfficesobadlythatObamahadtotakeitagainthenextdaytomakesurehewaslegallyPresi-dent UnderRobertsrsquoleadershiptheCourtseemstobeinaconstantbattlewiththeObamaadministrationastwodynamicleadersdifferconstantlyonsomanyconsti-tutionalissuesIfyouwanttheinsidescooponourcurrentSupremeCourtToobinrsquosbookwillprovideyouwiththought-provok-inginsightsthatwillhaveyoubeggingformore

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Chao Farm is here with all of your favorite Asian produce Kolhrabi Chinese broccoli daikon malabar spinach Japanese eggplant and much more

Myers Homegrown Heirlooms has wonderful starter plants from Pleasant Hill Heirloom herbs vegetables amp owers are available to get that garden growing

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Ifyouhavechildrenwhoattendapub-licorcharterschoolyoumayhaveheardaboutthetransitiontothenewCommonCoreStateStandards(CCSS)TheCom-monCoreStateStandardsinitiativewasledbytwonationalorganizationsCouncilofChiefStateSchoolOfficers(CCSSO)andNationalGovernorsAssociation(NGA)inordertoeffectbroadeducationreformeffortintheUnitedStatesEducatorspost-secondaryfacultycurriculumandas-sessmentexpertsandcommunitygroupstonameafewhelpedshapetheneweduca-tionstandards TheCaliforniaStateBoardofEduca-tionadoptedtheCCSSinAugust2010andapproveditonMarch72012Since201045stateshaveadoptedthesamestandardsforEnglishLanguageArts(ELA)andMath(CaliforniahasbeenteachingtheCaliforniaContentStandardsforover10years) WhythetransitionfromCaliforniaStateStandardstoanationalsetofstand-ardsTheideaisthatthestandardsoncelearnedwillpreparestudents--regardlessoflocationorsocio-economicfactors--tobegloballycompetitiveandreadyforcollegeandcareersuccessIdeallyallstudentswillleavehighschoolwiththesamecontentknowledgeandsameskillsetsandentercollegewithouttheneedforremediationForyearsstateshavebeensettingdiffer-entstandardsandassessmentsforwhatstudentsshouldknowandbeabletodoateachgradelevelThenewstandardsareconsistentfromschooltoschoolandstatetostate CCSSisdividedintotwosectionsEnglishLanguageArtsampLiteracyinHis-torySocialStudiesScienceandTechnicalSubjectsandMathematicswhicharebro-kenupbygradelevelsCommonCoredoesnotdictatehowteachersshouldteachal-lowingformorefreedomandflexibilityintheirapproachtoteachingBecausetherearefewerstandardswithCommonCoreteacherscanfocusonteachingindepthkeyskillsandtakemoretimetoteachcoreconceptsandprocedureswellmdashandtogivestudentstheopportunitytomasterthemThestandardsaredesignedtoencour-agehigher-orderthinkingcollaboration

researchandproblemsolvingStudentswillbeexpectedtoreadmoreldquoinformationaltextrdquoaswellasclassicliterature SowhatcanyouexpecttoseethiscomingschoolyearTheMtDiabloSchoolDistrictisinPhase2ofits3-PhasetransitionintoCommonCorePlansincludeadoptingnewmathinstructionalmaterialscontinuingteachertrainingofnewELAandmathframe-workspilotingunitsofstudyandlessonplansbuildingawarenessofnewsciencestandardsandimplementingrecommendationsfromTechnologyAdvisoryCommitteeforclass-roomtechnologyenhancementamongotheritemsItwillalsobethelastyearoftheSTARtestsasthedistricttransitionstotheSmarterBalancedAssessmentsingrades3-8andgrade11Fullimplementa-tionofCCSSandassessmentsisexpectedinthe2014-2015schoolyear BecauseMtDiablohasnotyetadopt-edtextbooksthatalignwiththeCCSSitmayposeachallengeforteachersthisschoolyearMostschoolswillcontinuetousetheHoughton-MifflinlanguageartstextandworkbookswhicharenotentirelyCommonCorefriendlyValhallaPrincipalMarjiCalbecksaidldquoWehavematerialsthatweareusinginLanguageArtstobridgeandsupplementtheHoughtonMifflinandon-goingteachertrainingisbeingpro-videdrdquo TheshifttoCCSSwillincreaserigorininstructionandincludemoreexpositorywritinginmathscienceandsocialstudiesInadditionastrongeremphasiswillbeplacedontheuseoftechnologyanddigitalmediatocollaborateresearchandpresentinformationandstudentswillbeaskedmoreopen-endedquestionstoprovetheirknowledgeandexpertiseonthesubjectmatterbeingtaughtStephanieGiovanettiHiddenValleyElementarysecondgradeteachersaysldquoTeacherswillneedtocreateandfindlessonsthatmatchwiththenewCommonCoreManyofusaretakingworkshopsinthesummerthiswillhelpmebeginmytransitionrdquoGiovanettiisop-timisticthatthenewstandardswillengagelearningldquoIdofeelitaddressesdifferentlearningstylesCommonCoremakeschil-drenthinkmoreforthemselvesYoupose

Keeping up with the Common Core By Jaki Jones

New Principal at aHs By Jaki Jones

OnApril29theMartinezUnifiedSchoolDistrictBoardapprovedtheap-pointmentofTomDoppeasprincipalofAlhambraHighSchoolreplacingNerminFraserwhoresignedlastJuneafterservingtwoyearsDoppepreviouslyservedasAlhambrarsquosviceprincipalduringthe2011-2013schoolyears AsnewprincipalDoppersquosimmedi-ateattentionwillbefocusedonthenewCommonCoreStandardsandtheimpactsoncurriculumandinstructionatthehighschoolldquoThisupcomingyearwewilldevotesignificanttimeduringweeklyprofes-sionaldevelopmentaswellasonminimumstudentdaystobuildtheknowledgeofstaffaroundtheexpectationsofthestandardsthemselvesandstrategiestosuccessfullyteachthemtostudentsrdquohesaid Creatingatechnologyrichenviron-mentisanotherpriorityforthenewprin-cipalTheCommonCoreStateStandardsaredesignedtoprepareallstudentsforlifeinatechnologicalsocietyandplaceanemphasisontechnologicalproficiencyldquoWewillhaveevenmoredevicesoncampusnextyearforourstudentstouseandwewillbetrainingteachersinbestpracticesforusingtechnologyintheclassroomtoenhanceandcomplimentgoodteachingrdquoheadded SuperintendentRamiMuthsupportedtheselectionofDoppeasprincipalandbelieveshisguidanceiswhatAlhambraneedsastheschoolmovesforwardwithimprovementsinitsfacilitiesandthequality

ofprogramsldquoTomisavisionaryleaderwhosincerelyworkstobuildconsensusHeleadsbyexampleandisneverafraidtostandupforthebestinterestsofstudentsItishiscourageandhiswillingnesstobuildrelationshipsthatmakehimanoutstandingleaderfordistrictrdquosaidMuth AlhambraHighSchoolreceivedasix-yearaccreditationwithathree-yearreviewfromtheWesternAssociationofSchoolsandColleges(WASC)inthespringof2011WASCgrantsinstitutionalaccreditationafteracomprehensiveself-studyfollowedbyanon-siteevaluationoftheprogramsandservicesofthetotalinstitutionldquoPartoftheaccreditationincludedamid-termreviewwhichisaone-dayvisitbytheWASCchairthatwilltakeplacethisschoolyearSowewillcontinuetoworkonourschoolgoalswhichcenteraroundclosingtheachieve-mentgapninthgradetransitionandcol-legeandcareerreadinessTheworkwearedoingwithCommonCoreandtechnologywillbeapartofaddressingthosegoalsbutourapproachwillbemulti-facetedrdquocontin-uedDoppe AsprincipalDoppelooksforwardtobeingvisibleatmanyschoolandsport-ingeventsandwillencourageschoolspiritamonghisstaffldquoItisasharedgoalthatmyadministrationteamhastobepresentandinvolvedinextracurricularsandinthecommunityrdquoJoiningPrincipalDoppeinadministrationwillbeVicePrincipalsMichaelDeFransecoandScottDamian

aquestionandtheydiscussanddiscovertheanswersontheirownThehardpartistheyaregoingtohavetobeabletoanswerthequestionlsquowhyrsquoThesenewstandardsexpectsmorein-depthlearningofasubjectmatterasopposedtojustskimmingthesurfacerdquoshecontinued GovernorJerryBrownsignedCalifor-niarsquosnew$963billionbudgetandincludes$125billioninschooldistrictfundingtoprepareforCommonCoreStateStandardsthatmaybeusedforprofessionaldevelop-menttextbookadoptionstechnologyandsuppliesforstudents

SmarterBalancedassessmentswillbeimplementedinthe2014-15schoolyearandwillassessstudentsrsquomasteryoftheCommonCoreParentscanreviewonlinepracticetestsbygoingtowwwsmarter-balancedorgFormoreinformationonCommonCorevisitwwwcorestandardsorgOpponentsofCommonCorehavecreatedawebsitecalledTruthinAmericanEducation

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WithfundsfromtheSafeampSup-portedSchools(S3)GrantCollegeParkisstartinganexcitingnewfreshmanorientationprogramcalledLinkCrewonThursdayAugust22from10am-4pmintheCollegeParkgymTheprogramisforallincomingfreshmanandLinkCrewLeaders LinkCrewempowersincomingfreshmentogetconnectedfromdayonewithclubsotherstudentsandeachotherTrainedstudentleadersconductthefreshmanorientationprogramusinggamesandbreakoutgroupstoshareintheschoolexperienceAlsoeachfresh-manismatchedwithastudentmentorforone-on-onesupportthroughouttheyearCollegeParktrains80ndash100studentleaderseveryyearsothatasfreshmenbecomesophomorestheycanbecomestudentleadersthemselves In2012CollegeParkwasoneofthreeschoolsinMDUSDtoreceivetheSafeampSupportedSchools(S3)Grant

CollegeParkusesfundsfromthisgranttoimprovelearningandachievementbyimprovingoverallschoolclimateInagoodschoolclimatestudentsfeelsafeconnectedandsupportedAlloftheS3programsaredesignedandimplementedthroughcollaborationbetweenstudentsstaffandparents InadditiontoLink CrewcurrentS3programsatCollegeParkincludeChallenge Day -ReducesbullyingandsubstanceusebygivingstudentstoolstobecometrueagentsofchangeintheireverydaylivesoncampusandathomeAjA Project-EmpowersphotographystudentstoexamineandilluminatethethemeofrespectforoneselfandothersStudentscreatemultimediaprojectstosharetheirdiscoverieswiththecampusandcommunityatlargeComment Boxes-ProvidesawaytosafelyandanonymouslyreportcampusconcernsandquestionsAllcommentsarereadandhandledbyqualifiedschoolstaff

HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION 2013Walk-Through Registration is August 21 amp 22 from 3pm - 7pmFreshman Orientation is Friday August 23 from 10am - 12pm

First Day of School is Tuesday August 27

ALHAMBRA HIGH

COLLEGE PARKMonday August 19 freshman parent orientation at 7pm Hear a brief orientation meet Principal Paul Gengler and get a tour of the school This is a great opportunity to get your questions answered prior to walk thru In addition meet the PTSA booster groups and alumni groups

Tuesday August 20 freshman and senior walk thru 9am-1230pm

Wednesday August 21 sophomore and junior walk thru 9am-1230pm

Wednesday August 21 5pm ndash 7pm An all-grades walk-thru for those unable to make it during assigned days and times Families with students scheduled on both days can come on each day or complete walk-thru for both students on Wednesday August 21

Students must attend walk thru to get their student ID and course schedule If students are unavailable on walk thru days they must arrive early on the rst day of school to get their student ID and schedule

Thursday August 22 the freshman orientation program Link Crew 10am-4pm in the College Park gym The program is for all incoming freshman and Link Crew Leaders (junior and senior leadership mentors)

Freshman Student amp Parent BBQ from 4pm - 6pm in the College Park Quad immediately following fresh-man orientation Enjoy food meet your studentrsquos mentor amp connect with other College Park freshman parents Sponsored by Slow Hand BBQ

First day of school for students is Wednesday August 28

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Make the House safe from Quake shakesBy Jim Bonato Pleasant Hill CERT Program Manager

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Coach allocco 600 Wins EarlierthisyearwewereremissnottoacknowledgeamilestoneofoneofouroldfriendsDeLaSalleheadvarsitybas-ketballcoachFrankAlloccocelebratedhis600thcareercoachingvictoryonFebruary8ThewincameastheSpartansusedtheirtrademarkdefensetodefeatLivermore64-29 The59-year-oldAlloccoisonlythetwenty-ninthboyrsquosbasketballcoachinCaliforniaprephistorytoreach600victoriesandtheninthfromtheBayAreaOverallhiscareerrecordonthatmagicalnightstoodat600-83(878)inacombined22-yearcareeratDLSandNorthgate(167wins)Congratulationscoachsteve Ward Back on the Diamond SteveWardveryfamiliartotheland-scapeatDiabloValleyCollege(DVC)forovertwodecadeshasannouncedhewillreturntothebaseballdiamondandcoachtheVikingsforanunprecedentedthirdstintin2014Some25yearsagoWardwasfirsthiredasheadbaseballcoachatDVCwhereheledtheteamfor14seasonsIn1995headdedthetitleofathleticdirectortohisresumeIn2000followingsixyearsofperforminginbothrolesheresignedfromcoachingbaseballcollegiatelyandfocusedonhissonrsquostravelteamldquoIamexcitedaboutgettingtofinishmylastfiveyearsatDVCasthebaseballcoachrdquoWardsaid Wardhas30yearsofexperiencecoachingbaseballatJCDivisionIandhighschoollevelsIn2002hewasinductedintotheCaliforniaCommunityCollegeBaseballHallofFameWardrsquosca-reerrecordis382-290-2(568)Histeamshavemadetenstateplayoffappearancesandthe1989clubwontheonlyGoldenGateConferencetitleinschoolhistoryInadditionWardfounded(in2006)andisExecutiveChairmanoftheDVCAthleticHallofFameCardinale Passes JohnCardinale47andaresidentofMartinezpassedawayafteratwo-yearbattlewithstomachcancerinMarchCardinalewasthedirectorofcommuni-cationsandmediarelationsatRacewaySonomasince1998Cardinalewasa

nativeofSanFranciscorsquosNorthBeachandagraduateofSacredHeartHighSchoolTheRacewayhonoredhimbynamingthemediacenterinhismemoryInadditionanimageofCardinalersquosfacewillbeperma-nentlyetchedinaplaquewhichresidesonthetrackrsquoswalloffameCardinalewasakind-heartedmanwhowasafriendtosomanyOurthoughtsandprayersgoouttoCardinalersquoswifeAndreaanddaughtersLaurenandEmmaPygeorge says goodbye HeadathletictrainerandteacherScottPygeorgehasannouncedthatheisleavingAlhambraafterbeingattheschoolfornearlytenyearsandwillbeheadingeasttoworkandteachatPittsburgHighSchoolPygeorgegrewupintheBayAreaandattendedChicoStateandthenwentontopursueagraduatedegreeatOldDominionUniversityinVirginiaWhileatODUScottworkedtheclinicalportionofhistrainingatnearbyNorfolkStateUniversityDeMers Earns several Elite Honors BaseballstarJoeDeMerswhojustcompletedhissophomoreyearatCollegeParkwasselectedasaFirst-TeamAll-AmericanchoicetotheLouisvilleSluggerBatCompanyrsquos2013nationalprepteamAtthesametimeDeMerswasalsonamedtheCal-HiSportsstatesophomoreldquoPlayeroftheYearrdquoandtheDVALrsquosCo-MostValuablePlayer Thetalentedshortstopandpitcherwasaperfect10-0inelevengamesstartedthispastseasonwitha100ERAhad5completegames(2shutouts)and63strikeouts(Just2walks)Attheplatehehadanimpressive373battingaveragewith2homerunsand25RBIs In2012DeMersalsohadasensa-tionalseasonandwasleagueMostValu-ablePitcherasafreshmanOverallinhisFalconcareerhenowboastsapitchingrecordof19-2witha101ERAThe6-2230-pounderwhohashit95miles-per-hourontheradargunhasreportedlygivenaverbalcommitmenttotheUniver-sityofWashingtonDavis Leaves Hawaii FormerAlhambrafootballstarTrevorDavishasrequestedandbeengranted

areleasefromhisscholarshipfromtheUniversityofHawaiiDaviswhoplayedtwoseasonsfortheWarriorshasnotin-dentifiedanewschoolasofyetalthoughreportshavesurfacedthatWisconsinTexasTechTexasStateandCalhaveshowninterestDavishauled-in17recep-tionslastseasonfor235yardsandscoredtwotouchdownsOverallhenabbed45catchesandfivetouchdownsin15careergamesforHawaiiRaciti Back on Line for spartans CollegefootballfanscanexpecttoseealotoflocalboyTravisRacitithisyearontelevisionandinprintThe6-8306poundnosetacklefromCollegeParkenjoyedanexcellent2012seasonalongwithbeingakeyelementinhelpingSanJoseState(SJSU)tofootballresurgenceTheSpar-tansenjoyedan11-2overallrecord(5-1inWesternAthleticConference)lastseasonInadditionSJSUwasthe2012MilitaryBowlchampionswiththeir29-20victoryoverBowlingGreeninWashingtonDC The2103seasonseesSJSUmovingtotheMountainWestConference(MWC)wherethecompetitionwillagainbefor-midableRacitiaruggedjuniorhasbeenselectedasaconsensus2013pre-seasonFirst-TeamAll-MWCdefensivelinemenbyamultitudeofpublicationsRacitihasalsobeennotedbymanyasoneofthetopfiveplayerstowatchforfirst-yearcoachRonCaragherrsquossquadHeisoneofsixreturningstartersondefenseIn2012Racitinotched42tackles(12forloss)and85sacks In2011RacitiwastheWACrsquosDefen-siveFreshmanoftheYearAtCollegeParkin2009RacitiwasaSecond-TeamCal-HiSportscomAll-StatepickandChroni-cleAll-MetroselectionandtheCo-MostValuablePlayeroftheDFAL TheSpartansopentheirseasononThursdayAugust29astheyhostSacra-mentoStateandtraveltoPaloAltothefollowingweektofacetraditionalrivalStanfordRacitiwillbejoinedbyMartinezresidentandAlhambragradJaredLeafatransferfromHawaiiFloethe Promoted JakeFloetheagraduateofAcalaneshasbeenpromotedtoDouble-AMont-gomeryoftheSouthernLeagueThe

BiscuitsareanaffiliateoftheTampaBayRaysFlothestarted2013atCharlotte(High-A)oftheFloridaStateLeagueThereheposteda4-3recordwithanERAof356in10gamesThe24-year-oldattendedbothFresnoStateandCal-StateFullertonwherehewas10-5duringhiscollegiatecareerThe2012seasonsawtheMartinezresidenthaveabanneryearwitha10-3recordatBowlingGreenin24games(allstarts)Lisa Ward glides through Water MartinezrsquosLisaWardwontwogoldmedalsonJune1asshewonboththeoneandtwo-miledistanceracesatthe31st-AnnualLakeBerryessaDavisAquaticMastersOpenWaterSwimracesWardhasalsoseenasuccessfulstarttothe2013seasonwithherteamtheWalnutCreekMasterswheresheswimsinthe45-49year-oldagegroupandhasplacedinthetop-threein21races

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InlateJunetheMartinezRedSoxMajorGirlssoftballteamtookonPinoleHerculesfortheLittleLeagueDistrict4TournamentofChampionsofContraCostaCountytitleThegamewashostedbyClaytonValleyLittleLeagueandplayedatClaytonValleyCharterHighSchool AsthevisitingteamMartinezwastednotimeastheystruckinthefirstinningwhenBriannaWatersledoffthegamewithawalkAfterabasehitbuntbyKarennaRossellimovedhertothirdHannaRuval-cabahitasacrificeflytoscoreWatersfora1-0lead DericaBoydwasthestartingpitcherforMartinezshuttingdownthefirsttwobatterswithstrikeoutstostartAfterissu-ingawalkMartinezrsquoscatcherLaurenKinggunnedtherunnertoendanythreat InthesecondMartineztackedontwomorerunssetupbyahitfromMarissaMooreandanerroronadroppedthirdstrikethatallowedMimiVotoreachfirstbasesafelyVoandMooreputthemselvesinscoringpositiononadoublestealandSadieJamesstrokedahittobringMoorehomeTheyscoredanotherRedSoxrunwhenJamesgotintoapickleallowingVotoscoreeasilyfora3-0leadBoydagainshutdownPinoleHerculesbystriking-outtheside InthethirdMartinezscoredtwomoreasRuvalcabastrokedahomerunandKingliftedasacrificeflymakingita5-0gameInthebottomoftheinningPinole

HerculesstruckbackscoringtworunsaftergettingahitandwalkwithtwooutsBoydfinallygotthethirdoutwithamuchneededldquoKrdquo ThefourthinningwentquicklyforbothsidesbutinthefifthBoydissuedablastoffherbatdrivingtheballdeeptotherightcenter210rsquosignforahomerunInthebottomoftheframetheRedSoxshutdownPinoleHerculeswithaneasy1-2-3inning InthesixththewheelsfelloffthePinoleHerculeswagonwhentheyallowedsixrunstoscorewithtwooutsHitsandwalksweretheirworstenemiesallowingMartineztobataroundfora12-2lead Martinezusedtheirsuperiorpitch-ingandsoliddefensetosecurethevictoryBoydhadastellargameallowingjusttwohitszeroearnedrunsandtwowalksandtheynotched12strikeouts BehindtheirincrediblemanagerPhilRainesandcoachesRichKingandSteveMooretheMartinezRedSoxisthefirstteaminthehistoryoftheMartinezLittleLeagueMajorGirlstogoundefeatedallseasontowinthechampionshipDowntwoplayersduetoinjuries-AleijaLewisrsquolegandJuliaParksrsquobrokenthumb-theyovercameadversitygelledasateamandplayedlikesisterstowinitall TheteamstayedtogethertoplayintheAll-StarsrepresentingMartinezandislookingforatriptotheLittleLeagueWorldSerieslaterthissummer

The Pleasant Hill Blue 8U Boys team battled the heat as well as some serious com-petition to finish in 2nd place at the All World Baseball Fire Cracker 400 Tournament on June 28-30 in Martinez The Blue team finished pool play with a 3-0-1 record good for the 2 seed in the Semi Finals There they beat The Belmont Blasters 3-2 on a walk off triple in the bottom of the 6th inning Our boys finally fell to The Delta Dawgs in the championship game The team picked up their second consecutive 2nd place finish in the Fremont 4th of July Tournament Our boys used some hot hitting superb defense and clutch pitch-ing to advance to the championship game with a 3-1 record There they met the un-beaten host team from Fremont The championship game was a real nail biter with Fremont coming out on top 5-4 Great job guys

Top Logan Wortman Hunter Rosa Caden Barger Luke Brooks Jake Davis Nate Hufford Bottom Peter De Wit Sami Hieta Danny Woelfel Jeremy Cressio Robert Aivazian and Garrett Mooar Photo by Mike Cressio

L to R Karenna Rosselli Nicole Nelson Hanna Ruvalcaba Sienna Dobson Brianna Waters Lauren King Julia Parks Sadie James Aleija Lewis Marissa Moore Mimi Vo and Derica Boyd

Coaches Coach Rich King Manager Phil Raines and Coach Steve Moore

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sidhu Drafted by tampa By Chuck Nan

SonomaStateUniversity(SSU)seniorpitcherHarmenSidhuwhosetaprogramandCaliforniaCollegiateAthleticAssociation(CCAA)recordforthebestsingle-seasonearnedrunaverage(ERA)andledthenationinthatsamecategorywasnamedtherecipientofthe2013TinoMartinezAwardwhichispresentedeachyeartothemostoutstandingplayerinNCAADivisionIIbaseball SidhuisfromMartinezandattendedCollegeParkgraduatingin2008 EquivalenttofootballrsquosHeismanTrophytheprestigiousawardisnamedaftertheformerUniversityofTampaUSOlympianandMajorLeagueBaseballAll-StarTinoMartinezTinohimselfmadethecalltoSidhutopersonallycongratulatehimonwinningtheaward In13startsthisseasonSidhuwas10-1witha098ERAwith93strikeoutsin8223inningsHeallowedjust47hitsand9earnedrunsHisERAwastopsinDivisionIIandisthefirsttimeinthestoriedhistoryofSonomaStatebaseball--andtheCCAA--thatastartingpitcherhasrecordedanERAunder100MostimpressivelySidhugave-upjustfiveextrabasehits(nohomeruns)to323battershefaced Theright-handerendedhistwo-yearstintwithSSUbybreakingtheall-timerecordforlowestcareerERA(156)andlowestopponentbattingaverage(186)

Hecompileda17-2recordin25careerappearances(allstarts)In150totalinningsheallowedjust99hitsand26earnedrunswhilestriking-out161(4thall-timeforSSU) AftertheseasonSidhuwasselectedasaFirst-TeamperformerbytheCCAAand

WestRegionHealsoearnedFirst-TeamAll-AmericahonorsfromtheAmericanBaseballCoachesAssociationandtheNa-tionalCollegiateBaseballWritersAssocia-tion InadditiontohisstellarplaySidhuwasoutstandingintheclassroomaswellpostinga354GPAincommunicationsHewasnamedtothe2013DivisionIIAca-demicAll-Districtteam SonomaStatefinishedthirdintheDivisionIIWestRegionandwrapped-up2013withanoverallrecordof36-22TheSeawolvesplacedfourthinCCAAwitha24-16record SidhuspenthisfirsttwoyearsatDia-bloValleyCollegePriortothatheearnedThird-TeamAll-DVALhonorsafterhisseniorseasonatCollegeParkTheFalconsalsomadeanimpressiverunthatseasontoclaimtheNCS3A-EastBaycrownwithSidhuwinningthreeofthefourgamesenroute SidhugotsomemoregreatnewsinearlyJunewhenhewasa20th-rounddraftpick(608thoverall)oftheTampaBayRays

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finalcoursereviewandadisastersimula-tionClassesareheldatthePleasantHillAdventistAcademyon800GraysonRoadSeptember9162330October7and14ThedisastersimulationwilltakeplaceonOctober192013ComejoinothervolunteersandldquoLearnhowtomakeadifferencerdquoforfamilyfriendsandneighborsinPleasantHillbeforethenextdisasterstrikesYoumayapplyon-linebyvisitingthecitywebsiteatwwwcipleasant-hillcausorwwwpleasanthill-certsignupcom ForadditionalinformationcontactPleasantHillPoliceLieutenantDanConnellyat(925)288-4633orJimBon-atoat938-5433

wwwourcommunityfocuscomPage 24 August 2013

In the MixBy Paul Cotruvo Cover2Cover

ItismyhonortofeatureoneofthelocallegendsoftheSanFranciscoBayAreamusicsceneMrDavidMartinDavewasborninOaklandandgrewupinLafayetteAftergradu-atingfromAcalanesHighSchoolheformedthenewwavebandTheLloydsthenfoundedthelegendaryBuzztoneswhichfinallypavedthewaytooneoftheBayArearsquospremierbandsDaveMartinrsquosHouseParty DaveistrulyoneofakindHelikestotakelongwalksonthebeachhisfa-voritecolorisorange(Giantrsquosfanalert)andhelovessushiIfyouhaveevercrossedpathswithDavehewillnotonlyrememberyournamebutwhereandwhenhemetyouhismemoryneverfailsHeisalsoahumanitariangivingbackinsupportofhiscommu-nityDaveistrulyanamazinghumanbeingwithenormoustalentSoafterconsultingwithDaversquosattorneyandfinallyreceivingapprovaltoconductaninterviewwemetatanundisclosedlocationinanabandonedwarehouseOncemyblindfoldwasremovedweshookhandsandbeganPC ThanksDaveforagreeingtothislittleinterviewDM FirstoffitrsquosgreattobewithyouPaulThanksforbringingthecocoaandtatertotsPCHowoldwereyouwhenyoufirstplayedguitarWereyouself-taughtDM IrsquoveneverlearnedtoplaytheguitarPaulIrsquovealwaysusedbackingtracksTruthbetoldIbeganplayingguitarwhenIwassix-takinglessonsfirstfromBillTapiaatCampanaMusicinLafayettefingerpickingstylefromacoupleofteachersadditionallessonsfromChickGandelyearsofteachingmyselfjazzimprovfromJeffNeighborandclassicalfromJimBertramatCalStateEastBayPCWhoweresomeofyourmusicalinspirationsDMAlCaiolaplayingtheldquoBonanzardquo

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Dallimontirsquos Restaurant

1932 Oak Park Boulevard Pleasant Hill 925-944-5224

wwwdallimontiscom

bull A Family Tradition Since 1982 bull Open for Lunch amp Dinnerbull Reservations amp Take Out Available bull Small Banquets Welcome

bull Full Bar amp Wine List bull A Touch of North Beach in your Neighborhood

LIVE MUSIC EVERY SATURDAY FRIDAY KARAOKE NIGHT bull GRAB THE MIC AND ROCK OUT

Come for the food stay for the music

83 Tamsen Donner Blues Band bull 810 Private Practice817 Lumberyard bull 824 Kick the Mule bull 831 The Famous Three-O

August 1 Chris Cain Band Armandos 707 Marina Vista Martinez 8pm

August 3 Danrsquos Bar 1524 Civic Drive Walnut Creek 10pm

August 4 Dave Martinrsquos House Party Pleasant Hill Summer Concert by the Lake 6pm

August 17 Caroompas Room Armandos 707 Marina Vista Martinez 8pm

August 18 Cover2Cover Pleasant Hill Summer Concert by the Lake 6pm

August 24 El Desayuno Armandos 707 Marina Vista Martinez 8pm

August 29 Sin Silver Roccorsquos Pizzeria 2909 Ygnacio Valley Road Walnut Creek 8pm

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Visit wwwpleasanthillconcertscom for all concert information Sponsored by Pleasant Hill Civic Action Commission

Series Sponsors

City ofPleasant Hill

ConcertSponsors

Casey Strand

Chiropractor

FOOD amp Funevery concert

SheilarsquosDaycare

On the lawn by the lake at Pleasant Hill City Hall Gregory Ln amp Cleaveland Rd

LIVE Music

6-8pm

Free

Aug 4 Kinderrsquos BBQ

Aug 18 Kinders BBQ

Sep 1 Taqueria Los Gallos

The following restaurantsare scheduled to sell food

Thanks for joining us for allthe concerts this summer

Ice cream and shaved ice available

for purchase at all concerts

Aug 4Dave Martin House Party

FunkRampBDanceClassic RockAug 18Cover2CoverHigh Energy Dance Music

Jul 7 Aug 4 Sep 1 Aug 18 Aug 18 Aug 18

And on Sep 1Gumbo Stew

Community Service DayPleasant Hillrsquos 9th ANNUAL

Organized by Pleasant Hill Civic Action Commission

and supported by local businesses

City of

Pleasant Hill

Saturday 730am September 28 2013

wwwpleasant-hillnetCSDRegister your project or volunteer at

For more information call 671-5229or email mneliscipleasant-hillcaus

Make a difference

Churches schools neighborhoods businessesfind a project

and register it on the city website at wwwpleasant-hillnetCSD

Volunteers

Open to all agesmdash families and children welcome

FREE kick-off breakfast

FREE

PLUS

sign up online at wwwpleasant-hillnetCSD to work

by the PH Lions beginning at 730am

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bring items of non-perishable food for the barrels

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InancienttimesAugustwasknownasWeodMonathwhichalsomeansweedmonthwhengrowthcrescendoswithlushplantsofallkindsandpeaksalongwithasmanyvarietiesofweedsasCarterhaspillsKnownasthehottestmonthoftheyearAugustistraditionallythebiggestvacationmonthtooAnoldEnglishsayingisldquoIfthefirstweekofAugustbewarmthewinterwillbewhiteandlongrdquo AugustisalsoWaterQualityMonthbutmoreimportantlyAu-gustishellipdrumrollhellipNationalGoatCheeseMonthLeadingintooneofthemonthrsquoslargestcropndashtomatoesTomatoescanastoundapersononmanylevelsAftermanymurmur-ousconversationsbetweenbeesandplantsgardenersshouldhaveanabun-danceofpollinatedflowersproducinghugecropsofloomingmulti-coloredfruitsThickslicesofsaidtomatoespairswimminglywellwithgoatcheese

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tomatoes Basil and Fruit Oh MyBy Lesley Stiles

Corn Fritters

Sweet and Sour Tomatoes

Mix flour baking powder and salt in a bowl Make a well in the center and put eggs oil and milk in center Whisk together and add corn and herbs Put enough oil in a frying pan to grease well Fry the fritters a few at a time until golden on each side

Put tomatoes green onions and cilantro in a bowl and set aside Heat olive oil in a sauce pan Add cinnamon and cumin and heat until bubbly about 2 minutes Slowly add honey and rice vinegar Cook for 3 more minutes or until a little thick and gooey Pour mixture over tomatoes cilantro and green onions Season with salt and let sit for about 5 minutes before using

1frac12 cups flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon soda1 teaspoon kosher salt2 large eggs

frac34 cup milk3 tablespoons olive oil2 cups fresh corn kernels2 tablespoons each chopped parsley and chopped basil

2 pounds of assorted heirloom tomatoes seeded and cut into chunks1 bunch green onions sliced thin2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro2 tablespoons of honey

frac14 cup of seasoned rice vinegar1 tablespoon of olive oil1 teaspoon of kosher salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Ingredients

Ingredients

Directions

Directions

OrganicGardeneveryyearStudentslovehowsweettheyareandveryfewmakeitpastthepickinrsquoForthosethatdomakeitinsideconjureupabeauti-fulsaladusingSunGoldscutinhalffreshcorncutoffthecobbabyaru-gulafreshcrunchychoppedcucumberandcrumbledfetaDrizzleexcellentoliveoilsqueezelemonjuicecrackseasaltandmixgentlyItrsquosthesaladyouwillliveonfortherestofthesummer StonefruitsswollenbysunarepeakingthismonthaswellandareburstingwithnaturalsugarsSliceontoapieceofpuffpastryandeggwashthedoughPullituparoundthefruitsprinklewithadashofrawsug-arandbakeat400untilthepastryisbrownandthejuicesarebubblingEatthisfreeformtarthotwithmeltingva-nillabeanicecreamandcreatealus-cioussaucearoundyourplate(tobelickeduplaterwhenonlylovedonesarepresent)

MercuryhasbeenabithighbutitisthoseeveningsweliveforwhenthesungivesupthefightandthegentlesummerbreezeoffthebayrollsintoourlittlevalleymakingitoneofthefinestplacesonearthtocallhomeGetoutonthetrailsearlyandhydratelotsMangia CornFritterswithSweetandSourtomatoesisthemostpopularitemIprepareforfolksallsummerlonghandsdownAlittlebitofworkbutitwillguaranteeyouaspotatanypartyalotofsuitorsandevenseveralpropos-alsofmarriage LesleyStilesisagraduateoftheCaliforniaCulinaryAcademysus-tainablecatererandschoolgardeneducator ContactLesleyatlesleystilescomcastnetwwwlesleystilesblog-spotcomandvisithernewwebsitewwwlesleystilesfoodscom

HILLCREST CONGREGATIONAL

CHURCH

God is still speaking

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All people may now legally marry in our stateFor years at Hillcrest we have said

All Are Welcome ndash regardless of sexual orientationNow we can add to that

All Are Welcome to come to Hillcrest to be Married

Whoever you are wherever you are on lifersquos journeyyou are welcome here

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Pleasant Hill senior activities

Martinez senior activities818 green st (925) 370-8770

233 gregory Lane (925) 798-8788

81 - Fit For Life Senior Aerobics 9-10amTuesThursEnergy-inspiringmusictostartyourdayoffrightlowimpacteasydancemovesforagoodcardiowork-outYoursquollhavelotsoffunwhileyouareburningcaloriesMuscleconditioningandstretchingarepartoftheprogramAppropriateforalllevelsInstructorTariNicholson8classes$35$30(member)or8-classpunchcard$40Noclasson8688

813 - So You Want to Write a Book 2pmApanelofblockbusterlocalauthorswilldiscusstheirwritingandpublishingexperiencesQampAsessionfollowsTheau-thorswillbeBarbaraBentley(A Dance with the Devil A True Story of Marriage to a Psychopath)JonCory (A Plague of Scoundrels)AlfredJGarrette(The Saint of Florenville A Love Story)andJudithMarshall (Husbands May Come amp Go but Friends are Forever)FreePHSCChateauHall

815 - Basic Computer amp You 130-3pm ThursdaysThisisahands-onexperi-encewhereyouwilllearnthebasiccomputerfunctionssuchashowtoturnonthecomputerlogonnavigatewithamouseandfindsoftwareapplicationsInstructorWalterSanchezPHSeniorCenterComputerLab3classes$45$40(member)

830 - Just the Facts Regarding Skin Cancer 1pmThoroughskincancerpresen-tationincludesadviceonpreventionearlydetectionamptreatmentoptionsThiseducationaltalkwillhighlighttheABCDErsquosofskincancerbasalcellsquamouscellandmelanomaRefreshmentsampsunscreenprovidedPresenterShannyBaughmanMDSponsoredbyCASkinampMelanomaCenterDiabloValleyOn-cologyandHospiceoftheEastBayCalltoreserveyourspotFreeforallages

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82 - CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) 10am- 1230pm Donrsquot be ScaredhellipBe PreparedWeareofferingafree2-hourpersonalemergencypreparednessclasspresentedbytheCERTteamLearnhowtobereadywhenamajordisasterstrikesTopicscoveredwillincludewhatbasicneces-sarysuppliesandequipmentyoushouldhaveandwhatplansyoushouldmaketoensureyouarereadytomeetthischallengingtimeCalltoregister(925)370-8770EveryoneiswelcomeNoteTherewillbeafreedrawing(emergencypreparationkitvaluedat$100)forthosewhoattendthisim-portantandinformativeseminarDrawingwillbeheldaftertheseminaryoumustbepresenttowin

811 - Pancake Breakfast 8-1100amThisdeliciousbreakfastincludespan-cakesortoastsausageeggs(howyoulikethem)orangejuiceandcoffeeEveryoneiswelcomeCostis$350foradultsand$2forchildren10yearsandunderHandmadecraftsperfectforgiftswillbeonsaleduringthebreakfast

Coming soonhellipcall the center for more informationbullCatchYourself-MaintainYourIndependenceFridaysSeptember6ndash272013bullCoroDrsquoAmiciConcertSundaySeptember152013bullVagabondPlayerspresentldquoWagonWheelsrdquoFridaySeptember272013

Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu in October AretheGalaacutepagosIslandsandMachuPicchuonyourbucketlistJointheMartinezSeniorCenterforthetripofalifetimetoEcuadorGalapagosIslandsandPeruTripDatesOctober1-122013TourHighlights5Day4NightGalapagosIslandsCruiseaboardtheLegendExploretheSacredValleyoftheIncasstayovernightinMachuPicchuandtourCuzcoandthenearbyruinsLandandCruisePack-ageTourIncludesAllmealstransfersandexcursionsonboardcruiseroundtriptrainticketsonVistadomeTrainalltransfersandsightseeingasoutlinedintheitineraryairporttransferstoSanFranciscoAirportairfarefromSFOtoGuayaquilreturningfromLimatoSFOallinternalflightsCost$7794perpersondoubleoccupancyCallthecenterat(925)370-8770foradetaileditineraryTherearejustafewspacesleftifyouwouldliketogocalltoday

Help a Child to Read

Community service Day

Helpachildlearntoreadbyvolunteer-ingforthePleasantHillEducationInitiative(PHEI)ReadingReadiness programbegin-ningthisfall The ReadingReadiness programwilltargetstudentsingradesK-2ateachele-mentaryschoolinPleasantHill Volunteerswillbematchedwithyoungreadersandwillworkone-on-onewithstudentsunderateacherrsquosguidancetoimprovetheirread-ingskillsandgivethemtheconfidencetheyneedtothriveintheclassroomThereisnopreviousexperiencenecessarytovolunteer

justacommitmentofonehouraweektomakeadifference VolunteerswillneedtobefingerprintedandTBtested ThePHEIisalsointerestedinpartner-ingwithbusinessesandcivicandreligiousgroupsthatarewillingtocreateReadingReadinessteamstohelpoutintheclass-room ForadditionalinformationortohelpoutwiththisprogrampleasegotothePHEIrsquoswebpageandclickonldquoSignupasaVolunteerNowrdquo httpwwwcipleasant-hillcausphei

Volunteerandprojectregistrationisnowopenforthe9thannualCommunityServiceDayonSaturdaySeptember28thChurchesschoolsneighborhoodsbusinessesfindaprojectandregisteritonthecitywebsiteatwwwpleasant-hillnetCSD Senior Residents ndash Do you need help at home with yard workTheSeniorCenterandPHCivicActionCommissionareexploringthepossibilityofas-sistingseniorsattheirresidenceswhoareinneedofyardworkandotheroutdoorchoresIfyouareinterestedinreceivingassistancefromCommunityServiceDayvolunteersorhaveanyquestionsaboutthisprojectpleasecallDanaat798-8788oremailheratdkriderpleasanthillreccom FormoreinformationcontactMartinNelisatmneliscipleasant-hillcausorcall(925)671-5229

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 29

Recreation and Park updatesMake a Difference BerecognizedinourcommunitywithyourgeneroussupportofournewSeniorCenterTeenCenterCommuni-tyCenterandPleasantOaksParkHelpusmeetourgoaltocompletethefinaltouchesforallfourofournewPleasantHillRecreationvenuesWestillneedfurniturefixturesandequipmentWall Dedication ($500+) Withyourgenerousdonationyourdesignatednamewillbeetchedonabeautifulclearslatewithinthecapitalcampaigndedicationwallslocatedin

thePleasantHillSeniorCenterTeenCenterandCommunityCenterCon-tactourofficetosecureyourspecialplaceRoom Dedication Opportuni-ties ($5000+) HonorandrecognizeyourfamilyalovedoneabusinessororganizationformanyyearstocomebynamingaroominoneormoreofournewPleasantHillRecreationcentersSpecialsignagewillcommemorateyourgenerouscontribu-tionandyourexceptionalcommitmenttoourcommunityContactouroffice

todiscussroom-namingopportunitiesavailableineachcenteradditional Donation Opportu-nities OpportunitiessuchasdesignateddonationspledgesandbequestsarealsowelcomecontributionsAnydonationover$500willberecognizedwithyournameonourdedicationwallslocatedinallthreebuildingsTogetyournamededicationetchedinrecognitionthisyearthedeadlineisOctober102013Formoreinformationonthebondproj-ectsanddonationopportunitiesvisitwwwpleasanthillreccomCome Play With us this Fall ThePleasantHillRecreationampParkDistrictrsquosFallSpotlightisheadedtomailboxesonAugust15Checkoutallnewclassesactivitiesandeventsgoing

onthisfallinPleasantHillFromtod-dlerstoteenstoseniorstheSpotlightisyourguidetofunthisfallRegisterearlyforclassesandactivitiesearlytosecureyourspotFormoreinformationoneverythingPHRPDhastooffervisitwwwpleasanthillreccomteen Center Open HouseAugust 21 from 230pm to 5pm InterestedintheTeenCenterbutnotsurewhatithastoofferComecheckitoutMeetthestaffcheckoutthegamesandactivitiesseeclassdem-onstrationsandenterourprizedrawingSign-upsforclassesandactivitieswillalsobeavailableThenewTeenCenterislocatedinthePleasantHillParkat147GregoryLaneFormoreinforma-tiononthiseventcall(925)691-5645orvisitwwwphteenscenecom

PaID aDVERtORIaL

Teen council members from left to right Meredith Fore Allie Naccara Emily Adamson and Maddie Shultz

wwwourcommunityfocuscomPage 30 August 2013

FALCON FOUNDATION

College Parkrsquos Class of 1963 Reunion

Join Us At the Malt Shoppe

Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17 600 to 1000

Catered by Outback Steakhouse

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Join us for dinner catered by Outback Steakhouse at the Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17th from 6pm ndash 10pm

Music of the Doo Wop Bands of the 50rsquos and 60rsquosAfter party will be at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center from 10pm - 1am

Sunday Picnic at the Martinez Waterfront from 11am - 3pmFor more information please contact Jerry Pollard

3129 Sonoma Valley Drive Fairfield Ca 945349168135401 bull jerrypollardyahoocom

The class of 1983 is celebrating 30 years and we want to celebrate with the classes of 1982 amp 1984

Join us for a catered picnic at Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek Bring your family Sunday September 29th from 1100 am ndash 600 pm

For more information and to RSVP contact Corrin Grube Canale at ccanalecomcastnet or

Danielle Pratt Dearborn at thedearbornscomcastnet

30 YEARREUNION

Class of 83rsquo

50 YEARREUNION

Class of 63rsquo

The class of 1963 is celebrating 50 years Join us at the Malt Shoppe

HALL OFFAME

BANQUET

7th Annual

CPHS Annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction CeremonyPlease join us in honoring our Athletic Alumni on Saturday August 24th 2013at St Andrews Community Center bull 1601 Mary Dr Pleasant Hill CA 94523

No Host Bar at 500PM Dinner at 630

Catered By Outback Steakhouse Pleasant Hill CA Cost of Event $5000 per person Reservations needed - Must reserve by Aug10th Tickets at door only if seating is available for $7000 Send checks to HOF Falcon Foundation co Barbara Lannum 109 Woodview Ct Martinez CA 94553

TEAMS TO BE HONOREDGymnastics 1968 - 69 - 70

HONOREEMike Huff 1978

ATHLETES TO BE HONOREDDan Stoll 1991 Cross Country and Track

Alison Suto 1988 Tennis-Basketball-SoftballDustin Torrez 1994 Football-BaseballCasey Torrez 1994 Football-Baseball

Contact Jerry Pollard CPHS Hall of Fame Committee E-mail for more info jerrypollardyahoocom bull 916-813-5401

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 31

same as it Ever WasBy Suzie Billingsley

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ningthroughthesprinklersGoinguptoDinosaurHillbehindmystreetwasalwaysanadventureoffortbuildingandexploring MycousinsandIputplastichorseheadsonthehandlebarsofourbikesinhonorofRoyRogersampDaleEvansWenamedourbikesaftertheirhorsesTrig-gerandButtermilkMybackyardhadalargestoragebuildingwecalledThePon-derosabecausewelovedtheTVshowldquoBonanzardquoandanythingwithawesterntheme WhenIwassevenmybestfriendonthestreetandIwereinseparableSheisthesisterofactorTomHanksWeplayedwithourdogsBarbiedollsandboardgamesanddancedtoAmericanBandstandonTVShemovedawayayearlaterandwelosttouchbutwhenIfoundheronFacebooklastyearwesharedmanyfondmemoriesofourchildhoodsummersNowtherearetwootherlittlegirlsonthestreetwhoareBFFrsquosandplaytogetherallthetime InthiseraofiPhonessocialnet-workingandendlessactivitiesawayfromhomesomethinghasbeenlostButmylivingroomlooksouttowhereweplayedaschildrenandIstillseefathersteach-ingtheirkidstoridebikesBoysandgirlsstillwalktheirdogsandplaysoftballandhopscotchItwarmsmyhearttoknowthatsometime-honoredritualsofgrow-ingupcontinueItrsquoswonderfultorealizethatthekidsonmystreetarestillcon-nectingwitheachotheroutsideinthesunshineandunderthestarrysummernightskySuzie on her horse-head handlebar bike

wwwourcommunityfocuscomPage 32 August 2013

AGameofThronesthefirstbookinGeorgeRRMartinrsquosacclaimedfantasyseriesASongofIceandFireisanengrossingnovelfilledwithpoliticalconspiracymysteryandadventureThestorybe-ginswhenEddardStarkLordofWinterfellisappointedasHandtotheKingcausinghimtomovesouthtoKingrsquosLandingthecapitalcityofWesteroswherethingsareneverastheyseemandwherepeoplewilldoanythingtofurthertheirselfishinterestsInthisatmosphereofdouble-crossingandmanipulationEddardStarkrsquoshonorandgoodintentionsputhimatoddswithmuchofthecityrsquosinhabitantsMeanwhilethemalevolentOthersaremassingbeyondtheWallthatprotectsWesterosfromtheterrorsofthefarnorthandbeyondtheNar-rowSeaDaenerysTargaryendaugh-teroftheoverthrownKingAerysismarriedtotheleaderoftheDothrakiawarlikepeopleaspaymentforanarmyforherbrother ThisnovelisnotasimplevillageboyvsgreatevilfantasybookItisacomplexstorywhereyouareneversurewhotherealvillainisandwhereenemiescanturnintoalliesandviceversaAlongwithitsintricateplotandbelievablecharactersMartinrsquosprose

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AGameofThronescontainscharactersasvariedandrealasourownMartinshowcasesthesecharactersbywritingfromtheperspectiveofonecharacterforeachchapterThisgivesthereadergreaterinsightintothemindofeachmajorcharacterandrevealsthemotiva-tionsbehindeachcharacterrsquosactionsMartinrsquosgeniusliesinhisabilitytomakeussympathizewiththevilestcreatureandtoquestionthemotivesofthemosthonorableknight AGameofThronesreallyisaone-of-a-kindbookbecauseofthemulti-facetedcharactersgreatproseandun-predictabilityofthestorySomeofyoumayhaveseentheHBOseriesbasedonthebooksandtrustmealthoughtheshowisgreatthebooksarebetterandifyoulikeoneyoursquollprobablyliketheother(ForpeoplewhohavealreadyreadASongofIceandFirecheckoutTheWheelofTimeseriesforanothergreatepicfantasyseries) Suggestedforages15andup

to Read or Not to Read By Zane Dundon Senior De La Salle HS

Meet a teen Illusionist Itrsquosunusualtomeetateenagemagi-cianbuttohaveonelivinginyourowncommunityisallthemoremagicalCollegeParkfreshmanJackDuganwhogoesbythestagenameJackAlexanderhadoneofthebiggestshowsofhisca-reerlastmonthattheUn-ScriptedThea-treinSanFranciscoTheFocussatdownwithJackanddiscussedhispenchantforillusionCFWhatattractedyoutomagicJDMagichasalwaysinterestedmebe-causeitissomethingthatamazespeopleanditallowsmetobecreativeandbringasenseofwondertoalmostanybodyAllofasuddenIhadthisskillthatnoneofmyotherfriendshadBecauseofthisIwasabletostandoutanddothingsthatmostotherkidsdonrsquotgettodoCF WhoisldquoJackAlexanderrdquoJDThepersonaIhaveonstagebasi-callyanenlargedversionofmyselfWhilemanymagicianschoosetocreatecharactersonstageothersarejustabig-gerversionofthemselvesIttakesaverylongtimetofindoutwhoyouareasaperformerandIamstilltryingtofigurethatoutformyselfCF AreyoualdquomagicianrdquoorldquoillusionistrdquoJD AnillusionistIllusionistsarestillmagiciansbuttheyareknownforperformingwithbigpropsUsuallymostyoungmagiciansperformsleightofhandmagicorcloseupmagicbutIalwayshadapassionforperformingil-lusionsIstartedperformingillusionsatage11andhavenotlookedbackCFHowdidyoulandtheUn-ScriptedTheatergigJD Iwasontourwithashowcalled

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TheContraCostaHumaneSocietyoffersthesetipsforpreventingheatstrokedehydrationandshallowbreathinginpets1) KeepbowlsofwateraccessiblethroughoutthehouseandyardChoosebowlsthatarenotheatconducivesuchasplastic2)UNDERNOCIRCUMANSTANCESshouldyouleaveyouranimalinacarTemperaturesinsidetakelessthanfiveminutestoreachalethal150degreesormorewhetherornotthewindowsarecracked3)ProvideshelterConsideraninsulateddoghouseorshadystructure4)KeepanimalscalmExerciseinhottemperaturescanelevatetheriskofheatstrokeanddehydration5)ClosehouseblindsdrapesandwindowsFOR DOGSDogscannotcoolthemselvesbysweatingTheirsweatglandsareintheirnoseandonthepadsoftheirfeetandpantingisnotenough1)Setupachildrsquospoolorpurchaseabedthatcontainswateroragel-likematerialthatkeepsitcool2)CheckpavementbeforewalkingdogsIfitrsquostoohotitandcanburnthepadsoftheirfeetConsiderputtingkidrsquosnon-slipsocksontheirfeetandlimitwalkstoearlymorningorcoolereveninghours3)Protectshort-haireddogswithpetsunscreenwhereitcanrsquotbelickedoffandmakesureitissafetoingest4)Dog-coolingproductscanbefoundontheInternetFOR CATSCatsgetwarmestontheirbelliespadsoftheirpawsarmpitsoutsidetheirearsandchins1) CreateacoolandquietretreatandlineitwithaterryclothorcottontowelAcoldpackinsideasockunderthebeddingdamptowelsorafrozenplasticmilkjugworkaswell2)BrushyourcatdailyMattedfurdoesnotallowairflowandcanraiseacatrsquostemperatureSymptomsofheatstrokeanddehydrationincludeagitationpantingheavilyvomitingandstag-geringIfyounoticethesesymptomsorsuspecttroublecontactyourvetrsquosofficeimmediatelyFormoreinformationaboutContraCostaHumaneSocietyvisitwwwcchumaneorgFacebookorcallusat925-279-2247

Keeping Pets Cool

You scream I scream

Lakes amp Beaches

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Coldstone Creamery60CrescentDrPleasantHillserveseverythingfromuniqueicecreamcreationstosmoothiescakesandshakesEnjoyfrozenyogurtHotforCookieandevenSinlessSmoothies

CREAM 2399TelegraphAveBerkeley(CREAMstandsforCookiesRuleEverythingAroundMe)ThespecialtyatthistinyshoplocatedneartheCalcampusis$2icecreamsandwichesmadewithfreshbakedcookiesVeganandglutenfreeitemsalsoavailableACREAMiscomingsoontoNorthMainStreetinWalnutCreek

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Loardrsquos Ice Cream 3080ElCerritoPlazaElCerritoLoardrsquosicecreamparlorshavebeenaBayAreafavoritesincethefirstoneopenedin1950Theyrsquoreasmallchainbutfeelmorelikeamom-and-popstoreTheyserveover40flavorsofrichandcreamyicecreamaswellassorbetsherbetandalsquolitersquoversionoftheiricecream

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tildenrsquos Lake anzaLakeAnzaRoadoffCentralParkDriveBerkeleyisafavoritegetawayItssandybeachisopentothesunandshelteredfromthewindwithlifeguardspostedduringtheswimseasonThereisashallowwadingsectionneartheshoreadeep-waterplayareaandalapswimPicnicgroundsarelocatednearbyThereisabeachaccessfeetotheswimareathathaschangingroomsTheLakeAnzaBeachCafeacutesellsdrinkshotdogsicecreamandthetypicalbeachfare

Del Valle Regional Park 7000DelValleRoadLivermoreDelValleislikealakesideresortonly10milessouthofLivermoreThecenterpieceoftheparkisalake5mileslongwithallkindsofwater-orientedrecreationTheparkofferstwoswimmingbeacheswithlifeguardsondutyduringpostedperiodsThepublicmayrentmotorboatspatioboatspedalboatskayaksandcanoes

shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation area2500StanleyBoul-evardPleasantonAhavenforswimmingandfishingthisloca-tionisonlyamilefromdowntownPleasantonTheswimmingbeachhasabathhouseandrefreshmentstandsandlifeguardsareondutyduringthesummermonthsTroutandcatfishareplantedweeklyandanglerscanalsotryforbluegillandblackbassVisitorsmaylaunchtheirownboatssizelimitis17feetandonlyelectricmotorsareallowedBoatrentalsarealsoavail-able

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Visit wwwebparksorg for more information about the parks

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 35

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Health Care Reform -Is it Delayed

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ActressAngelinaJoliestunnedtheworldwith herdecisiontohaveapreven-tivedoublemastectomyaftertestingpositivefortheBRCA1genemutationForJolieandmanyothersget-tinggenetictestingandtak-ingactionmayoffercontrolandcomfort Howdoyouknowifgenetictest-ingisrightforyou Asamedicalon-cologistspecializinginthetreatmentofbreastcancerItalkaboutBRCAtestingfamilyhistorycancerriskandpreventiveoptionsforbreastandovar-iancancerwithmypatients Itrsquosasim-pleenoughbloodtesttoperformandIstronglyrecommenditbedoneinconjunctionwithgeneticcounseling WereferourpatientstoanexpertinthefieldMargoThelanderMSCGCattheCancerInstituteatJohnMuirHealthShehasamastersingeneticcounselingisboard-certifiedthroughtheAmericanBoardofGe-neticCounselingandislicensedbythestateofCalifornialdquoItisimportantthatpatientsunderstandthepur-poseandgoalsofgeneticcounselingTogetherweexplorethebenefitsofgenetictestingfeelingsaboutposi-tiveandnegativetestresultsandhowtousetheinformationpro-activelyforthemselvesandtheirlovedonesrdquoMargoexplainsldquoEveryonewhomeetswithageneticcounselorendsupwithaclearersenseoftheirrisksandthings

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wwwourcommunityfocuscomPage 38 August 2013

Community announcementsBark For LifeDogloversareinvitedtoldquotakeabiteoutofcancerrdquoatthethirdannualBarkforLifeofPleasantHillThiscancer-fightingfundraiserwillbeheld9am - noon Sat August 3atthePHCityHallgazeboparkDogsareimportantcaregiversformanycancerpatientsandthisisawaytohonorthemwhileraisingmoneyfortheAmericanCancerSocietyAttheBarkpeoplewalktheirdogsonaleasharoundasmalltrackwhilespecialeventsareheldfordogsandtheirmasterswithprizesforthewinningdogsandagoodiebagforeachTheBarkForLifeisanexten-sionofthePeasantHillRelayForLifewhichwasheldonJune1and2Theeventraised$55000anddonationswillbetakenthroughAugust31Tosup-porttheBarkregisteryourdogfor$25andthensolicitdonationsfromyourdog-lovingfamilyandfriendsFormoreinformationandtoregistergotowwwrelayforlifeorgbarkpleasanthillcaOrcall925-944-4898ore-mailtolmasseoyahoocom

Kitty CornerGivecatstheirindependence Thousandsofadultandseniorcatsinourcountyneedhomesyetareoftenforgottenthis

timeofyearduetokittenseasonAdoptanadultorseniorcatandgivethemfreedomandloveKittyCornerat609GregoryLane-aContraCostaHumaneSocietyfreeroamshelterndashholdsnormalhoursSatSunandMonfrom12-3pm(orbyappointmentduringtheweekorafter-hours)ForinformationoragalleryofCCHSrsquoanimalsvisitwwwcchumaneorgorcall925-279-2247

Pleasant Hill Garden Study ClubAugust 6th 630pmatournewlo-cationFaithLutheranSocialHall50WoodsworthLnPleasantHill OpentoallinterestedingardeningGuestsalwayswelcometoprograms

ANNUAL Barbecue at Mangini Farm hosted by Louie Mangini Saturday August 10 4-8pmonPleasantHillRdnearTaylorBlvdBenefittingRodgersRanchWheatBarnRestorationLivemu-sicFoodFunampFriendsEmailrodg-ersranchyahoocomorcallAlomaat825-0506or216-5899Tickets$50per-son$90couple$20child(10-15years)

Downtown Ghost WalksEvery 4th amp 5th Friday through Octo-berA1-12hourguidedwalkingtourthroughHistoricDowntownMartinez

todiscoverthehiddenpastlittleknownhauntingfactsandtalesofdays-gone-byFormoreinfoampticketswwwMainStreet-Martinezorgorcall(925)228-3577

Antiques Collectibles and Vintage ShowSaturday August 3 8am-4pmTheMartinezPeddlersFaireoneofthelargestantiquescollectiblesvintageandartsampcraftshowsintheareaOver150vendorsplus12storesonMainStandFerryStJohnHumphrieswillbeon-handtoappraiseyourcarry-initemfora$5donationtotheMartinezHistoricalSociety

Fridays on the MainEvery Friday thissummerMainStreetisalivewithcolorfulhotrodsclassiccarscustomtrucksmotorcyclesartsampcraftvendorsandlivemusicEnjoymusicfromlocalbandsandDJrsquosthroughoutthesummerEveryFridaythroughAugust306pm-8pmMainStMartinez

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Ourlocalrealestatemarketisfinallyshowingsignsofcool-ingdownasweentertheheartofthesummerseasonOfcourselikegrabbingafryingpanwithyourbarehandthatwasonastoveatlowheatasopposedtoonethatwasonathighheatldquocoolerrdquoisarelativetermProp-ertiesareinmostcasesstillsellingwithmultipleoffersforoveraskingpricebutjustnotwithasmanyoffersorforasmuchoverasking Thereasonsforthiscoolingarenumer-ousandarethesubjectofgreatdebateamongindustryprofessionalsbutherearemytopthreecandidatesinnoparticularorderIncreasing Inventory Allyearlongthenumberonecom-mentheardaroundtheRealtorwatercoolerhasbeenldquoIwishthereweremorehomestosellTherersquosjustnothingoutthereformybuyersrdquoConsiderthatwishofficiallygrant-edInJanuaryofthisyeartheinventoryofdetachedhomesforsalewas55lowerthantheyearpriorTownhomeinventorywasdownbyastaggering78inFebruaryByMaythenumberofdetachedhomesforsalehadrisentojust31fewerthantheyearpriorInJunewesawitshiftallthewaytoa7increasecomparedtoJune2012 TheincreasedinventoryiscomingfromavarietyofsourcesbuttraditionalsellersaretheprimarysourceHomeownerswhohavebeenbegrudginglywaitingyearsforvaluestoimprovearejumpingatthechancetotakeadvantageoftheirnewfoundequityAlsoaddingtotheinventoryare

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CLASSES ARE FREEFall 2013 Basic Training Class Schedule

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CITY OFMARTINEZ

ldquoNot ifBut When a Disaster Strikesrdquo

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architectural Review CommissionAugust 1 15Small Community Room 5pmContact 671-5209

City CouncilAugust 19Council Chambers 730pmContact 671-5229

Civic action CommissionAugust 7Small Community Room 630pmContact 671-5229

Education CommissionAugust 28Large Community Room 7pmContact 671-5229

Planning CommissionAugust 13 27Council Chambers 730pmContact 671-5209

all meetings take place at City Hall 100 gregory Lane Pleasant Hill

City Calendar of Events

For Confirmation Visit wwwcipleasant-hillcaus

PLEasaNt HILL CItY BuZZMayorrsquos Message

Michael G Harris OD Mayor City of Pleasant HillRodgers Ranch Pleasant Hillrsquos Historic Treasure RodgersRanchisPleas-antHillrsquosoldestlandmarkOncepartofaMexicanlandgranttheoriginal149-acrepropertywasbuiltbyDrHiramSmithin1866andsoldtoPatrickandMaryRodgersin1868 PatrickrsquosbrotherEdwardpur-chasedtheadjacent137acresaportionwasdeededtotheschooldistrictanditbecamethelocationforthefirstPleasantHillschoolBuiltin1920thePleasantHillSchoolstillstandsandhasgonethroughvariousincarnationsasthePleasantHillPoliceDepartmentOnstageTheatrePleasantHillHis-toricalSocietyandapopularmeetingplaceforthecommunity In1915RolloHoughapartnerintheLutherBurbankCompanyfoundthesoilatRodgersRanchtobethebestinthecountyandwantedtodevelopademonstrationfarmbuthisinves-torsdidnotcomethroughIn1926theranchwassoldtoJohnandMariaCalleriwhofarmedthelanduntil1937whenAliceandEarleHobartpur-chasedthepropertyAlicewasfascinat-edwithAsiancultureandincorporatedWesternandEasterndesignswhentheybuiltahousebehindtheexistingfarmhousesubsequentlyfeaturedinSunsetmagazinein1939 Theranchwassoldin1942toan

EastBaydoctorDrKahoDailyandhiswifeHelenIn1978theDailyssoldtheranchtoBobMcAdamJrwhosoldittoDavidonHomesforresiden-tialdevelopmentThePleasantHillHistoricalSocietytookactiontohavethepropertydeededtothecityasdedi-catedparklandsoitcouldbeprotectedandrestored In1987thecitycouncilapprovedtheDavidonhousingdevelopmentandrecommendeddevelopingthededi-catedparklandintoaheritageparkThepropertywaspassedtothePleas-antHillRecreationandParkDistrictandin1991theFriendsofRodgersRanch(FORR)wasformedAfteralotofresearchandhardworkthesitewaslistedontheNationalRegisterofHistoricPlaces FORRcontinuestoworktopre-serveandmaintaintheRodgersRanchHeritageCenterandraisefundstorebuildthewheatbarnwhichcouldbeusedformeetingsclassesdisplaysoflocalcraftsandartandsmallfunc-tionsTheenclosedgranarycouldbecomeanopenstagewithaninstruc-tionalgardenareabuiltbehindthebarn TheFriendsofRodgersRanchstrivestoeducatethecommunityaboutthehistoryofPleasantHillandthesurroundingareaaswellaspromotenatureandgardeningprogramforadultsandchildrenFORRislookingforvolunteerstohelpinitsongoingef-fortstopreserveandupgradeRodgersRanchandmaintainitsimportantplace

City News

inPleasantHillhistoryIfyoursquodliketojoininthisworthyeffortpleasecontactFORRatrodgersranchyahoocomor925-937-3677BecomeamemberofFORRasIdidandyoursquollbecomepart

ofPleasantHillrsquosrichhistoryanditsexcitingfuture MysincerethankstoDeniseKoroslevforprovidingtheinformationinthiscolumn

Preserving Historical and Cultural Landmarks AttheJuly1PleasantHillCityCouncilmeetingissuesrelatingtopreservinghistoricalandculturallandmarkswithinthecityofPleasantHillwerediscussedBothMayorHarrisandViceMayorWeir(aboardmemberofthePleasantHillHistoricalSociety)areinterestedinseekingthepublicrsquosinputonthesubjectofrecognizingandprotectingculturalresourcesandlandmarksinPleasantHillin-cludingthepossibleformationofaculturalcommissionRodgersRanchMangi-niFarmandtheOldSchoolHouseonOakParkBoulevardwerementionedforconservation CouncilmemberWeirreferencedtheoutcryoverthedemolitionoftheDomeTheatreandcommentedldquoThelessonIlearnedwasIthinkweneedtodoabetterjobofmakingsureweidentifyplacesfeaturesandbuildingsthataresignificanttothefolksofPleasantHillThiscommissionisagoodwaytostartthatprocessWhatMichaelandIareproposingisthatthepublichaveanopportu-nitytotelluswhattheythinkandwhatisimportanttothemrdquo CouncilmemberDurantwassympatheticandsaidldquoIabsolutelysupportustryingtodowhatwecantofacilitatepreservingthehistoryofthecitymak-ingsurethatwehaveaculturalandhistoricalresourcecommissionandwork-ingwiththeRecandParkDistrictrdquoByconsensusthecitycouncilsupportedtheideathattheplanningcommissionholdpublicworkshopsinthenearfutureandreportbacktothecouncilwithrecommendationsbasedonpublicopinionbytheendoftheyear

New Contract for Crossing guards DidyouknowtheCityofPleasantHillfundstheservicesofcrossingguardsSince1995thecityhasenteredintocontractagreementswithvariousvendorsThelastcrossingguardcontractexpiredattheconclusionofthe2012-2013schoolyearandthecityhasenteredintoanewone-yearcontractwithACMS(AllCityManagementServices)DuringtheschoolyearcrossingguardsareusedatninelocationsinPleasantHilltoensurethesafetyofchildrenwalkingtoandfromschoolThevendorcoordinatesrecruitmenttrainingselec-tionbackgroundcheckssubstitutespayrollandotherdetailsCitystaffsolicitedproposalsfromothercrossingguardservicesanditwasdeter-minedthatACMSofferedthebestrate GuardsarepresentforatotaloftwohoursinthemorningandtwohoursintheafternoonTheprojectedcostforthecrossingguardprogramis$90720forthe2013-2014fiscalandschoolyearThisisbaseduponanticipatednumberofdaysintheschoolyearandhoursrequiredforcrossingguardoperationsFundingisavailableintheTrafficSafetyFund(Fund11)DuetobudgetconstraintsMDUSDisunabletoallocatefundingtothecrossingguardprogram

4th of July 5K Recap AccordingtoAllenVinson4thofJulyCommissionPresidenttherewere528runnersregisteredforthe5Kand37kidsforthe100yarddashforatotalof566participantsOver$14000wasraisedfromtheregistrationnetproceedsandwillbedonatedtoPleasantHillschoolsasdesignatedbyeachrunnerwhentheyregistered CommissionPresidentVinsonsaidldquoIwanttothankallthemembersofthePleasantHillFourthofJulyCommissionfortheirtirelessworkthroughouttheyeartomakethisyearrsquoseventsuccessfulIalsowanttothankallofthecontributorswhofundedtheeventandallofthevolunteerswhoworkedonthe4thtomakethisoneofthehighestattendedFourthofJulyeventseverheldinPleasantHillrdquo

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MaRtINEZ CItY BuZZ

City Calendar of Events

SoonafterIwaselectedtotheMartinezCityCouncilin1996Ibeganworkingwithmyfellowcouncilmembersonlong-termsolu-tionstotherebuildingandenhancementoftheMartinezMarinaandWaterfrontEveryyearforthelastelevenyearsIhavereportedonthemarinarsquosprogressandourimmediateimprovementplansduringmyannualstateofthecityaddressUnfor-tunatelyeachandeveryyearthoseplansthatIreportonarenotachievedYearafteryearwecontinuetostruggletopulltheMartinezMarinaoutofthemudandsiltationthatisconstantlydepositedinourharbor Wehavemadesomeincrementalprogressovertheyearswiththeremovaloftheolddecrepidferrypierinstalla-tionoftwonewlaunchrampsandtheconstructionoftheplazaandsheetpileinfrontofandadjacenttotheharbormastersofficeButyearafteryearouref-fortstoworkwiththeStateDepartmentofBoatingandWaterways(DBAW)andtheprivateinvestmentsectorcontinuallycomesupshort Therootoftheproblemistwo-foldThefirstisthattheMartinezMarinawasbuiltin1960andneedstobereplacedjustlikeanywoodenstructurethathasbeensittinginsaltywaterforover50yearsTheothermajorproblemisthatthecityhasadebttothestateof$41milliononthedeterioratingmarinaThisislikehavinganoldfullydepreciatedvehiclethatneedsthousandsofdollarsofrepairs

andabankloanthatwilltakeyearstopayoff Whydowehavesuchalargedebtonamarinathatisneartheendofitsuse-fulllifeHasnrsquotthecitykeptupwithitsfinancialobligationstoDBAWHasthisimportantcityassetbeenmismanagedInshorttheMartinezMarinahasbeeninfinancialstresswithhugemaintenancecostssinceitwasfirstunderconstructioninthe1960rsquosIthasneverbeenself-sus-tainingletalonemadeaprofitfromitsoperationsandforover50yearspreviouscitycouncilshavestruggledwithfindingsolutionstothesustainabilityoftheMar-tinezMarinaandWaterfront In1964theCityofMartineztheStateLandsCommissionandtheDepart-mentofParksampRecreationDivisionofSmallCraftHarborsenteredintoaMemoofUnderstanding(MOU)tocreateaCity-StateCommitteethatwaschargedwithoverseeingthedevelopmentmain-tenanceandleasingoftheMartinezMa-rinaThiscollaborativedecision-makingbodyhasnotmetfordecadesandourre-lationshipwiththestatehasbecomeoneoflenderanddebtornotpartnerswork-ingtowardthefinancialandcommunitysuccessoftheMartinezWaterfront TothatendrepresentativesofthecityincludingthecitymanagerCouncilMemberMenesiniandmyselfrecentlymetinSacramentowithStateSenatorLoisWolkandTomiVandeBrookethedistrictdirectorforassemblymemberSusanBonillainanefforttobringalltheinterestedpartiestogethertofindsolu-tionsforthefutureofasuccessfulMarti-nezMarinaBothSenatorWolkandAs-semblyMemberBonillarsquosofficeacknowl-

Mayorrsquos MessageRob Schroder Mayor of Martinez

All City Meetings at City Hall 525 Henrietta Street Unless Otherwise Indicated For Confirmation Visit wwwcityofmartinezorg

City News

City Council MeetingAugust 7 21630-11pmContact 925-372-3500

Design Review MeetingAugust 14 283-5pmContact 925-372-3500

Planning Commission MeetingAugust 13 277-11pmContact 925-372-3500

Zoning administrator MeetingAugust 7 213-5pmContact 925-372-3500

Main street Martinez Won LastMayBenjaminMooreannounceditscommitmenttorepaint20MainStreetsacrosstheUSandCanada--aprogramtheycallldquoMainStreetMattersrdquoThecontestaskedresidentswhytheythoughttheirMainStreetwasdeservingofaprofessionalexteriorpaintjobandresidentsofthenominat-edcitieshadachancetovotefortheirtownonlineoncedailythroughJune30ItwasannouncedonJuly8thatMartinezwasoneof20townschosentohavethreeblocksofthedowntownrepaintedwithBenjaminMoorepaints ThissocialmediacontestwasbroughttotheattentionofMainStreetMartinezExecutiveDirectorLeannePetersonbyPublicWorksDirectorDaveScolaandPetersonworkedtopromotethecontestusingavarietyofoutletsincludingcreatingatwo-minuteYouTubevideotopromotethecon-testandinspirethecitizenstovoteforMartinez AttheJuly10citycouncilmeetingPetersonsaidldquoItwasasocialmediacon-testsoeveryonehadtopostandtweettospreadthenewsandMartinezdefi-nitelysteppeduptothechallengerdquoAlthoughshedoesnotknowyetwhatbuild-ingsonMainStreetwillbepaintedandinwhatcolorsshedidsayldquoWeareputtingtogetherabroad-basedcommunitycommitteetoworkwiththelocalBenjaminMooreteamandmakedeterminationsWeshouldcelebratetheheckoutofthisandmaybehaveapartyrdquo OverthenextyearMainStreetMartinezwillreceivetheassistanceofcolorconsultantslocalpaintdistributersandpaintingcontractorsallatnocosttoMarti-nezorthedowntownpropertyowners

take the Martinez Community Policing survey In2011theMartinezPoliceDepartmentintroducedtheNeighborhoodPolic-ingArea(NPA)initiativeThisapproachcallsforapoliceofficertoberesponsibleforaspecificgeographicareaofthecityknownasaneighborhoodpolicingareaorNPAThereare24NPAsYourspecificareaandpoliceofficercanbefoundonthepolicepageofthecityrsquoswebsiteundertheNPAtab Thefocusofthepolicedepartmenthasbeenoncustomerserviceanddevel-opingrelationshipsWebelievethecommunityhasthebestinsightonhowtosolveneighborhoodproblemsandweaskthatyoutakethetwelve-questionCommuni-tyPolicingSurveytoensurethatthecommunityrsquosprioritiesarereflectedinourgoalsandobjectivesTheresultswillbepresentedatpublicmeetingsuponcompletionofthesurveyperiodAdditionallypleaseencourageyourfriendsfamilyneighborssocialclubscivicclubsandmembersofyourchurchtogoonlineandcompletethissurvey ThesurveycanbeaccessedthroughSeptember16ontheCityofMartinezwebsiteFacebookpageorbygoingtohttpwwwsurveymonkeycomsMarti-nezPolice

New Home for FamilyFest AtarecentcitycouncilmeetingJayBedecarreofBayAreaFestivalsan-nouncedthefirstldquoFamilyFestrdquoinMartinezonLaborDayWeekendatWaterfrontParkThealcohol-freeeventwillbegearedforkidstwototwelveyearsoldTheeventincludestwostagesforperformancesridesbouncerskidartandfacepaintingalongwithlotsoffoodvendorsTheeventwillrunfrom10am-6pmeachdayldquoThisisjustanexampleofwhatMartinezneedsaconsistentfamilyevent--acombinationofadultactivitiesandchildrenrsquosactivitiesThepopulationofMartinezispredominantlyyoungfamilieswithchildrenandthistiesinwiththethemeofourcommunityrdquosaidCouncilmemberAnaMarieAvilaFariasFamilyFestadmissionisonly$5perpersonwithacanoffoodfortheFoodBankofContraCostaandSo-lanoor$6withoutacannedfooddonationBabiesunder24monthsandseniors65+arefree

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edgedtheurgencyoftheconditionsatthemarinaandagreedtospearheadtheseeffortsandhelpusfacilitatesolutionsTimeisourenemyandeverydaymeans

moresiltationanddeteriorationThiscouldbeourlastchancetofindandinsti-tutethere-birthoftheMartinezMarinaandWaterfrontasweknowit

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Ifyouhavechildrenwhoattendapub-licorcharterschoolyoumayhaveheardaboutthetransitiontothenewCommonCoreStateStandards(CCSS)TheCom-monCoreStateStandardsinitiativewasledbytwonationalorganizationsCouncilofChiefStateSchoolOfficers(CCSSO)andNationalGovernorsAssociation(NGA)inordertoeffectbroadeducationreformeffortintheUnitedStatesEducatorspost-secondaryfacultycurriculumandas-sessmentexpertsandcommunitygroupstonameafewhelpedshapetheneweduca-tionstandards TheCaliforniaStateBoardofEduca-tionadoptedtheCCSSinAugust2010andapproveditonMarch72012Since201045stateshaveadoptedthesamestandardsforEnglishLanguageArts(ELA)andMath(CaliforniahasbeenteachingtheCaliforniaContentStandardsforover10years) WhythetransitionfromCaliforniaStateStandardstoanationalsetofstand-ardsTheideaisthatthestandardsoncelearnedwillpreparestudents--regardlessoflocationorsocio-economicfactors--tobegloballycompetitiveandreadyforcollegeandcareersuccessIdeallyallstudentswillleavehighschoolwiththesamecontentknowledgeandsameskillsetsandentercollegewithouttheneedforremediationForyearsstateshavebeensettingdiffer-entstandardsandassessmentsforwhatstudentsshouldknowandbeabletodoateachgradelevelThenewstandardsareconsistentfromschooltoschoolandstatetostate CCSSisdividedintotwosectionsEnglishLanguageArtsampLiteracyinHis-torySocialStudiesScienceandTechnicalSubjectsandMathematicswhicharebro-kenupbygradelevelsCommonCoredoesnotdictatehowteachersshouldteachal-lowingformorefreedomandflexibilityintheirapproachtoteachingBecausetherearefewerstandardswithCommonCoreteacherscanfocusonteachingindepthkeyskillsandtakemoretimetoteachcoreconceptsandprocedureswellmdashandtogivestudentstheopportunitytomasterthemThestandardsaredesignedtoencour-agehigher-orderthinkingcollaboration

researchandproblemsolvingStudentswillbeexpectedtoreadmoreldquoinformationaltextrdquoaswellasclassicliterature SowhatcanyouexpecttoseethiscomingschoolyearTheMtDiabloSchoolDistrictisinPhase2ofits3-PhasetransitionintoCommonCorePlansincludeadoptingnewmathinstructionalmaterialscontinuingteachertrainingofnewELAandmathframe-workspilotingunitsofstudyandlessonplansbuildingawarenessofnewsciencestandardsandimplementingrecommendationsfromTechnologyAdvisoryCommitteeforclass-roomtechnologyenhancementamongotheritemsItwillalsobethelastyearoftheSTARtestsasthedistricttransitionstotheSmarterBalancedAssessmentsingrades3-8andgrade11Fullimplementa-tionofCCSSandassessmentsisexpectedinthe2014-2015schoolyear BecauseMtDiablohasnotyetadopt-edtextbooksthatalignwiththeCCSSitmayposeachallengeforteachersthisschoolyearMostschoolswillcontinuetousetheHoughton-MifflinlanguageartstextandworkbookswhicharenotentirelyCommonCorefriendlyValhallaPrincipalMarjiCalbecksaidldquoWehavematerialsthatweareusinginLanguageArtstobridgeandsupplementtheHoughtonMifflinandon-goingteachertrainingisbeingpro-videdrdquo TheshifttoCCSSwillincreaserigorininstructionandincludemoreexpositorywritinginmathscienceandsocialstudiesInadditionastrongeremphasiswillbeplacedontheuseoftechnologyanddigitalmediatocollaborateresearchandpresentinformationandstudentswillbeaskedmoreopen-endedquestionstoprovetheirknowledgeandexpertiseonthesubjectmatterbeingtaughtStephanieGiovanettiHiddenValleyElementarysecondgradeteachersaysldquoTeacherswillneedtocreateandfindlessonsthatmatchwiththenewCommonCoreManyofusaretakingworkshopsinthesummerthiswillhelpmebeginmytransitionrdquoGiovanettiisop-timisticthatthenewstandardswillengagelearningldquoIdofeelitaddressesdifferentlearningstylesCommonCoremakeschil-drenthinkmoreforthemselvesYoupose

Keeping up with the Common Core By Jaki Jones

New Principal at aHs By Jaki Jones

OnApril29theMartinezUnifiedSchoolDistrictBoardapprovedtheap-pointmentofTomDoppeasprincipalofAlhambraHighSchoolreplacingNerminFraserwhoresignedlastJuneafterservingtwoyearsDoppepreviouslyservedasAlhambrarsquosviceprincipalduringthe2011-2013schoolyears AsnewprincipalDoppersquosimmedi-ateattentionwillbefocusedonthenewCommonCoreStandardsandtheimpactsoncurriculumandinstructionatthehighschoolldquoThisupcomingyearwewilldevotesignificanttimeduringweeklyprofes-sionaldevelopmentaswellasonminimumstudentdaystobuildtheknowledgeofstaffaroundtheexpectationsofthestandardsthemselvesandstrategiestosuccessfullyteachthemtostudentsrdquohesaid Creatingatechnologyrichenviron-mentisanotherpriorityforthenewprin-cipalTheCommonCoreStateStandardsaredesignedtoprepareallstudentsforlifeinatechnologicalsocietyandplaceanemphasisontechnologicalproficiencyldquoWewillhaveevenmoredevicesoncampusnextyearforourstudentstouseandwewillbetrainingteachersinbestpracticesforusingtechnologyintheclassroomtoenhanceandcomplimentgoodteachingrdquoheadded SuperintendentRamiMuthsupportedtheselectionofDoppeasprincipalandbelieveshisguidanceiswhatAlhambraneedsastheschoolmovesforwardwithimprovementsinitsfacilitiesandthequality

ofprogramsldquoTomisavisionaryleaderwhosincerelyworkstobuildconsensusHeleadsbyexampleandisneverafraidtostandupforthebestinterestsofstudentsItishiscourageandhiswillingnesstobuildrelationshipsthatmakehimanoutstandingleaderfordistrictrdquosaidMuth AlhambraHighSchoolreceivedasix-yearaccreditationwithathree-yearreviewfromtheWesternAssociationofSchoolsandColleges(WASC)inthespringof2011WASCgrantsinstitutionalaccreditationafteracomprehensiveself-studyfollowedbyanon-siteevaluationoftheprogramsandservicesofthetotalinstitutionldquoPartoftheaccreditationincludedamid-termreviewwhichisaone-dayvisitbytheWASCchairthatwilltakeplacethisschoolyearSowewillcontinuetoworkonourschoolgoalswhichcenteraroundclosingtheachieve-mentgapninthgradetransitionandcol-legeandcareerreadinessTheworkwearedoingwithCommonCoreandtechnologywillbeapartofaddressingthosegoalsbutourapproachwillbemulti-facetedrdquocontin-uedDoppe AsprincipalDoppelooksforwardtobeingvisibleatmanyschoolandsport-ingeventsandwillencourageschoolspiritamonghisstaffldquoItisasharedgoalthatmyadministrationteamhastobepresentandinvolvedinextracurricularsandinthecommunityrdquoJoiningPrincipalDoppeinadministrationwillbeVicePrincipalsMichaelDeFransecoandScottDamian

aquestionandtheydiscussanddiscovertheanswersontheirownThehardpartistheyaregoingtohavetobeabletoanswerthequestionlsquowhyrsquoThesenewstandardsexpectsmorein-depthlearningofasubjectmatterasopposedtojustskimmingthesurfacerdquoshecontinued GovernorJerryBrownsignedCalifor-niarsquosnew$963billionbudgetandincludes$125billioninschooldistrictfundingtoprepareforCommonCoreStateStandardsthatmaybeusedforprofessionaldevelop-menttextbookadoptionstechnologyandsuppliesforstudents

SmarterBalancedassessmentswillbeimplementedinthe2014-15schoolyearandwillassessstudentsrsquomasteryoftheCommonCoreParentscanreviewonlinepracticetestsbygoingtowwwsmarter-balancedorgFormoreinformationonCommonCorevisitwwwcorestandardsorgOpponentsofCommonCorehavecreatedawebsitecalledTruthinAmericanEducation

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WithfundsfromtheSafeampSup-portedSchools(S3)GrantCollegeParkisstartinganexcitingnewfreshmanorientationprogramcalledLinkCrewonThursdayAugust22from10am-4pmintheCollegeParkgymTheprogramisforallincomingfreshmanandLinkCrewLeaders LinkCrewempowersincomingfreshmentogetconnectedfromdayonewithclubsotherstudentsandeachotherTrainedstudentleadersconductthefreshmanorientationprogramusinggamesandbreakoutgroupstoshareintheschoolexperienceAlsoeachfresh-manismatchedwithastudentmentorforone-on-onesupportthroughouttheyearCollegeParktrains80ndash100studentleaderseveryyearsothatasfreshmenbecomesophomorestheycanbecomestudentleadersthemselves In2012CollegeParkwasoneofthreeschoolsinMDUSDtoreceivetheSafeampSupportedSchools(S3)Grant

CollegeParkusesfundsfromthisgranttoimprovelearningandachievementbyimprovingoverallschoolclimateInagoodschoolclimatestudentsfeelsafeconnectedandsupportedAlloftheS3programsaredesignedandimplementedthroughcollaborationbetweenstudentsstaffandparents InadditiontoLink CrewcurrentS3programsatCollegeParkincludeChallenge Day -ReducesbullyingandsubstanceusebygivingstudentstoolstobecometrueagentsofchangeintheireverydaylivesoncampusandathomeAjA Project-EmpowersphotographystudentstoexamineandilluminatethethemeofrespectforoneselfandothersStudentscreatemultimediaprojectstosharetheirdiscoverieswiththecampusandcommunityatlargeComment Boxes-ProvidesawaytosafelyandanonymouslyreportcampusconcernsandquestionsAllcommentsarereadandhandledbyqualifiedschoolstaff

HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION 2013Walk-Through Registration is August 21 amp 22 from 3pm - 7pmFreshman Orientation is Friday August 23 from 10am - 12pm

First Day of School is Tuesday August 27

ALHAMBRA HIGH

COLLEGE PARKMonday August 19 freshman parent orientation at 7pm Hear a brief orientation meet Principal Paul Gengler and get a tour of the school This is a great opportunity to get your questions answered prior to walk thru In addition meet the PTSA booster groups and alumni groups

Tuesday August 20 freshman and senior walk thru 9am-1230pm

Wednesday August 21 sophomore and junior walk thru 9am-1230pm

Wednesday August 21 5pm ndash 7pm An all-grades walk-thru for those unable to make it during assigned days and times Families with students scheduled on both days can come on each day or complete walk-thru for both students on Wednesday August 21

Students must attend walk thru to get their student ID and course schedule If students are unavailable on walk thru days they must arrive early on the rst day of school to get their student ID and schedule

Thursday August 22 the freshman orientation program Link Crew 10am-4pm in the College Park gym The program is for all incoming freshman and Link Crew Leaders (junior and senior leadership mentors)

Freshman Student amp Parent BBQ from 4pm - 6pm in the College Park Quad immediately following fresh-man orientation Enjoy food meet your studentrsquos mentor amp connect with other College Park freshman parents Sponsored by Slow Hand BBQ

First day of school for students is Wednesday August 28

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Attention All (teenaged and older) Musicians Actors Vocalists Poets and Songwriters

IntroducingthePERFORMANCE WORKSHOPprogramnewthisfallatVil-lageCenterfortheArtsThePerformanceWorkshopfosterspeer-to-peerencourage-mentandisasupportiveenvironmentforauditionpreparationperformingoriginalmaterialinfrontofotherartistsorsimplytopracticeyourcraftSingersActorsMusi-ciansPoetsWritersinthisclassshouldcomepreparedwiththeirownmaterial(bringsheetmusicbackingtrackifaccompanimentisneeded)Ourinstructor(s)willaddressstagepresencedeliveryandoverallcreativeapproach(Age12+) Call Village Center today at 925-676-8400 to register for the PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP program which begins in September on Tuesday evenings

Also new this fall PIANO STEPS for your 35-6 year old WearenowofferingyoungerstudentsafunandinteractivewaytobeintroducedtomusictheorymusicfundamentalsandpianobasicsTheclassiscalledPIANO STEPSandisopentoallstudentsaged35-6yearsYourlittleonewillexploretheworldofmusicandpianousingtheBIGpianomatparticipantshaveablastldquosteppingrdquooutmelodiesonthefloorpianoCall Village today to register for our fall PIANO STEPS class VillageCenterfortheArtsldquoafriendlyplaceforlearningrdquo925-676-8400

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TheMartinezArtsAssociationishostingthe44thannualArtintheParkonSundayAugust18atSusanaParkinMartinezActivitiesbeginat10amandcontinuethrough5pmEachyearover50artisansandcrafterscomefromallovertheBayAreaandasfarawayasOregonandHawaiitoparticipateinthisexcitingeventArtistsrepresentawidevarietyofmediumsprovidingguests

withanarrayofoptionsAttendeescandinefrommanyfoodboothselectionsandenjoyourwineampbeergardenwhilelisteningtolivemusicprovidedbylocalmusiciansincludingsalsajazzcountryrockamprollandothergreatsounds AllproceedsbenefittheMAArsquosscholarshipfundForfulldetailscontacthttpmartinezartsorgart-in-the-park

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Make the House safe from Quake shakesBy Jim Bonato Pleasant Hill CERT Program Manager

FPHE announces grants

InmyspringarticlesIpresentedthescenarioofalargeearthquakehittingPleasantHilloutlinedaneasyFamilyDisasterPreparednessPlanandidentifiedbasicprovisionsneededforDisasterSup-plyKits(visitwwwourcommunityfocuscomandclickontheldquoColumnsrdquodropdownlisttofindpastsafetyarticles)Thismonthletrsquostakealookathowtoprepareyourhometobetterwithstandthesuddenshakingofalargeearthquake MostofthemajorearthquakeswerememberintheBayAreaconsistedofarollingshakingmotionThe1906earthquakewasaccompaniedbyviolentlateraljoltingmovementsndashtheJuandeFucaplateliterallyslidnorthwardpasttheNorthAmericanplateAllquakesdisplaceobjectswhetheritrsquosahomenotboltedtoitsfoundationorloosearticlesontableswallsandshelvesinsidethehome ItisalwaysprudenttomakesureyourhomeisboltedtoitsfoundationEquallyimportantisreducingaquakersquosshakingeffectbyinstallinghalf-inchtothree-quarter-inchplywoodwallstothestudsin

thecrawlspaceunderthehomeThesearecalledsheerpanels InthehousestoreyourheaviestitemsonlowershelvesorinthelowerkitchencabinetsRememberthosechildprooflatchessomeofusinstalledonourcabinetdoorstopreventthekidsfromopeningthemThesecanbereinstalledtopreventplatesglassesandfoodstufffromfallingtothefloorandbreaking Allwall-hungpicturesandmirrorsshouldbeattachedwithsecurityhangersTallfurnitureshouldbesecuredtowallstudstopreventthoseitemsfromtippingoverTelevisionsandstereoequipmentcanbesecuredwithindustrialvelcroThesefastenersaresecuredtothebackofthefurnitureandequipmentLoosecurioscanbemademoresecurebyaffix-ingmuseumputtytotheirbaseAlltheseinexpensiveitemscanbepurchasedatlocalhardwarestores InthegaragelooktoseethatthewaterheaterisstrappedtothestudswithplumberrsquostapeandlagboltsthegassupplylinetotheheatershouldbeflexibleCheck

TheFoundationforPleasantHillEducation(FPHE)isproudtoannouncethatinMay2013itawarded$38000ingrantstotheelevenpublicschoolsinPleasantHillSince2009FPHEhasawarded$158000totheschoolsintheCollegeParkHighSchoolfeederpatternFPHEgrantsprovideschoolswithessen-tialeducationalmaterialsandprogramsthatwouldnototherwisebeavailable FPHEgreatlyappreciatesandthanksallthe2012-2013donorsandbusinesspartnersfortheircontributionsandtheirawarenessthatstrongschoolsbenefitanentirecommunity ForconvienentdonatingFPHEisnowoneScripForthoseunfamiliarwitheScripeverytimeyoushopataneScrip

merchantsuchasSafewayorLunardirsquosandpayusingyourregisteredclubcardorcreditdebitcardtheFoundationforPleasantHillEducation(FPHE)earnsimportantfundingthatdirectlybenefitsPleasantHillrsquospublicschools SigningupiseasyVisithttpwwwescripcomtoeithersignupforanewaccountorifyoualreadyhaveanaccountsimplyaddthelsquoFoundationforPleasantHillEducationrsquoThemorepeoplethatsignupthemorefundingFPHEandourlocalschoolsreceivePleasespreadthewordItrsquosasimpleactthatcouldhaveahugeimpact Visitwwwfpheorgforlistsofgrantsbyschooldonorsandbusinesspartnersortodonate

toseethathazardousmaterialsareinwell-markedunbreakablecontainersandstoredonthebottomshelves LastlyitisalwaysprudenttohaveanABC-ratedfireextinguisherhandyinthe

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Coach allocco 600 Wins EarlierthisyearwewereremissnottoacknowledgeamilestoneofoneofouroldfriendsDeLaSalleheadvarsitybas-ketballcoachFrankAlloccocelebratedhis600thcareercoachingvictoryonFebruary8ThewincameastheSpartansusedtheirtrademarkdefensetodefeatLivermore64-29 The59-year-oldAlloccoisonlythetwenty-ninthboyrsquosbasketballcoachinCaliforniaprephistorytoreach600victoriesandtheninthfromtheBayAreaOverallhiscareerrecordonthatmagicalnightstoodat600-83(878)inacombined22-yearcareeratDLSandNorthgate(167wins)Congratulationscoachsteve Ward Back on the Diamond SteveWardveryfamiliartotheland-scapeatDiabloValleyCollege(DVC)forovertwodecadeshasannouncedhewillreturntothebaseballdiamondandcoachtheVikingsforanunprecedentedthirdstintin2014Some25yearsagoWardwasfirsthiredasheadbaseballcoachatDVCwhereheledtheteamfor14seasonsIn1995headdedthetitleofathleticdirectortohisresumeIn2000followingsixyearsofperforminginbothrolesheresignedfromcoachingbaseballcollegiatelyandfocusedonhissonrsquostravelteamldquoIamexcitedaboutgettingtofinishmylastfiveyearsatDVCasthebaseballcoachrdquoWardsaid Wardhas30yearsofexperiencecoachingbaseballatJCDivisionIandhighschoollevelsIn2002hewasinductedintotheCaliforniaCommunityCollegeBaseballHallofFameWardrsquosca-reerrecordis382-290-2(568)Histeamshavemadetenstateplayoffappearancesandthe1989clubwontheonlyGoldenGateConferencetitleinschoolhistoryInadditionWardfounded(in2006)andisExecutiveChairmanoftheDVCAthleticHallofFameCardinale Passes JohnCardinale47andaresidentofMartinezpassedawayafteratwo-yearbattlewithstomachcancerinMarchCardinalewasthedirectorofcommuni-cationsandmediarelationsatRacewaySonomasince1998Cardinalewasa

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InlateJunetheMartinezRedSoxMajorGirlssoftballteamtookonPinoleHerculesfortheLittleLeagueDistrict4TournamentofChampionsofContraCostaCountytitleThegamewashostedbyClaytonValleyLittleLeagueandplayedatClaytonValleyCharterHighSchool AsthevisitingteamMartinezwastednotimeastheystruckinthefirstinningwhenBriannaWatersledoffthegamewithawalkAfterabasehitbuntbyKarennaRossellimovedhertothirdHannaRuval-cabahitasacrificeflytoscoreWatersfora1-0lead DericaBoydwasthestartingpitcherforMartinezshuttingdownthefirsttwobatterswithstrikeoutstostartAfterissu-ingawalkMartinezrsquoscatcherLaurenKinggunnedtherunnertoendanythreat InthesecondMartineztackedontwomorerunssetupbyahitfromMarissaMooreandanerroronadroppedthirdstrikethatallowedMimiVotoreachfirstbasesafelyVoandMooreputthemselvesinscoringpositiononadoublestealandSadieJamesstrokedahittobringMoorehomeTheyscoredanotherRedSoxrunwhenJamesgotintoapickleallowingVotoscoreeasilyfora3-0leadBoydagainshutdownPinoleHerculesbystriking-outtheside InthethirdMartinezscoredtwomoreasRuvalcabastrokedahomerunandKingliftedasacrificeflymakingita5-0gameInthebottomoftheinningPinole

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The Pleasant Hill Blue 8U Boys team battled the heat as well as some serious com-petition to finish in 2nd place at the All World Baseball Fire Cracker 400 Tournament on June 28-30 in Martinez The Blue team finished pool play with a 3-0-1 record good for the 2 seed in the Semi Finals There they beat The Belmont Blasters 3-2 on a walk off triple in the bottom of the 6th inning Our boys finally fell to The Delta Dawgs in the championship game The team picked up their second consecutive 2nd place finish in the Fremont 4th of July Tournament Our boys used some hot hitting superb defense and clutch pitch-ing to advance to the championship game with a 3-1 record There they met the un-beaten host team from Fremont The championship game was a real nail biter with Fremont coming out on top 5-4 Great job guys

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sidhu Drafted by tampa By Chuck Nan

SonomaStateUniversity(SSU)seniorpitcherHarmenSidhuwhosetaprogramandCaliforniaCollegiateAthleticAssociation(CCAA)recordforthebestsingle-seasonearnedrunaverage(ERA)andledthenationinthatsamecategorywasnamedtherecipientofthe2013TinoMartinezAwardwhichispresentedeachyeartothemostoutstandingplayerinNCAADivisionIIbaseball SidhuisfromMartinezandattendedCollegeParkgraduatingin2008 EquivalenttofootballrsquosHeismanTrophytheprestigiousawardisnamedaftertheformerUniversityofTampaUSOlympianandMajorLeagueBaseballAll-StarTinoMartinezTinohimselfmadethecalltoSidhutopersonallycongratulatehimonwinningtheaward In13startsthisseasonSidhuwas10-1witha098ERAwith93strikeoutsin8223inningsHeallowedjust47hitsand9earnedrunsHisERAwastopsinDivisionIIandisthefirsttimeinthestoriedhistoryofSonomaStatebaseball--andtheCCAA--thatastartingpitcherhasrecordedanERAunder100MostimpressivelySidhugave-upjustfiveextrabasehits(nohomeruns)to323battershefaced Theright-handerendedhistwo-yearstintwithSSUbybreakingtheall-timerecordforlowestcareerERA(156)andlowestopponentbattingaverage(186)

Hecompileda17-2recordin25careerappearances(allstarts)In150totalinningsheallowedjust99hitsand26earnedrunswhilestriking-out161(4thall-timeforSSU) AftertheseasonSidhuwasselectedasaFirst-TeamperformerbytheCCAAand

WestRegionHealsoearnedFirst-TeamAll-AmericahonorsfromtheAmericanBaseballCoachesAssociationandtheNa-tionalCollegiateBaseballWritersAssocia-tion InadditiontohisstellarplaySidhuwasoutstandingintheclassroomaswellpostinga354GPAincommunicationsHewasnamedtothe2013DivisionIIAca-demicAll-Districtteam SonomaStatefinishedthirdintheDivisionIIWestRegionandwrapped-up2013withanoverallrecordof36-22TheSeawolvesplacedfourthinCCAAwitha24-16record SidhuspenthisfirsttwoyearsatDia-bloValleyCollegePriortothatheearnedThird-TeamAll-DVALhonorsafterhisseniorseasonatCollegeParkTheFalconsalsomadeanimpressiverunthatseasontoclaimtheNCS3A-EastBaycrownwithSidhuwinningthreeofthefourgamesenroute SidhugotsomemoregreatnewsinearlyJunewhenhewasa20th-rounddraftpick(608thoverall)oftheTampaBayRays

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August 1 Chris Cain Band Armandos 707 Marina Vista Martinez 8pm

August 3 Danrsquos Bar 1524 Civic Drive Walnut Creek 10pm

August 4 Dave Martinrsquos House Party Pleasant Hill Summer Concert by the Lake 6pm

August 17 Caroompas Room Armandos 707 Marina Vista Martinez 8pm

August 18 Cover2Cover Pleasant Hill Summer Concert by the Lake 6pm

August 24 El Desayuno Armandos 707 Marina Vista Martinez 8pm

August 29 Sin Silver Roccorsquos Pizzeria 2909 Ygnacio Valley Road Walnut Creek 8pm

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Visit wwwpleasanthillconcertscom for all concert information Sponsored by Pleasant Hill Civic Action Commission

Series Sponsors

City ofPleasant Hill

ConcertSponsors

Casey Strand

Chiropractor

FOOD amp Funevery concert

SheilarsquosDaycare

On the lawn by the lake at Pleasant Hill City Hall Gregory Ln amp Cleaveland Rd

LIVE Music

6-8pm

Free

Aug 4 Kinderrsquos BBQ

Aug 18 Kinders BBQ

Sep 1 Taqueria Los Gallos

The following restaurantsare scheduled to sell food

Thanks for joining us for allthe concerts this summer

Ice cream and shaved ice available

for purchase at all concerts

Aug 4Dave Martin House Party

FunkRampBDanceClassic RockAug 18Cover2CoverHigh Energy Dance Music

Jul 7 Aug 4 Sep 1 Aug 18 Aug 18 Aug 18

And on Sep 1Gumbo Stew

Community Service DayPleasant Hillrsquos 9th ANNUAL

Organized by Pleasant Hill Civic Action Commission

and supported by local businesses

City of

Pleasant Hill

Saturday 730am September 28 2013

wwwpleasant-hillnetCSDRegister your project or volunteer at

For more information call 671-5229or email mneliscipleasant-hillcaus

Make a difference

Churches schools neighborhoods businessesfind a project

and register it on the city website at wwwpleasant-hillnetCSD

Volunteers

Open to all agesmdash families and children welcome

FREE kick-off breakfast

FREE

PLUS

sign up online at wwwpleasant-hillnetCSD to work

by the PH Lions beginning at 730am

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bring items of non-perishable food for the barrels

of the Food Bank of Contra Costa amp Solano

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tHE gaRDEN

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tomatoes Basil and Fruit Oh MyBy Lesley Stiles

Corn Fritters

Sweet and Sour Tomatoes

Mix flour baking powder and salt in a bowl Make a well in the center and put eggs oil and milk in center Whisk together and add corn and herbs Put enough oil in a frying pan to grease well Fry the fritters a few at a time until golden on each side

Put tomatoes green onions and cilantro in a bowl and set aside Heat olive oil in a sauce pan Add cinnamon and cumin and heat until bubbly about 2 minutes Slowly add honey and rice vinegar Cook for 3 more minutes or until a little thick and gooey Pour mixture over tomatoes cilantro and green onions Season with salt and let sit for about 5 minutes before using

1frac12 cups flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon soda1 teaspoon kosher salt2 large eggs

frac34 cup milk3 tablespoons olive oil2 cups fresh corn kernels2 tablespoons each chopped parsley and chopped basil

2 pounds of assorted heirloom tomatoes seeded and cut into chunks1 bunch green onions sliced thin2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro2 tablespoons of honey

frac14 cup of seasoned rice vinegar1 tablespoon of olive oil1 teaspoon of kosher salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Ingredients

Ingredients

Directions

Directions

OrganicGardeneveryyearStudentslovehowsweettheyareandveryfewmakeitpastthepickinrsquoForthosethatdomakeitinsideconjureupabeauti-fulsaladusingSunGoldscutinhalffreshcorncutoffthecobbabyaru-gulafreshcrunchychoppedcucumberandcrumbledfetaDrizzleexcellentoliveoilsqueezelemonjuicecrackseasaltandmixgentlyItrsquosthesaladyouwillliveonfortherestofthesummer StonefruitsswollenbysunarepeakingthismonthaswellandareburstingwithnaturalsugarsSliceontoapieceofpuffpastryandeggwashthedoughPullituparoundthefruitsprinklewithadashofrawsug-arandbakeat400untilthepastryisbrownandthejuicesarebubblingEatthisfreeformtarthotwithmeltingva-nillabeanicecreamandcreatealus-cioussaucearoundyourplate(tobelickeduplaterwhenonlylovedonesarepresent)

MercuryhasbeenabithighbutitisthoseeveningsweliveforwhenthesungivesupthefightandthegentlesummerbreezeoffthebayrollsintoourlittlevalleymakingitoneofthefinestplacesonearthtocallhomeGetoutonthetrailsearlyandhydratelotsMangia CornFritterswithSweetandSourtomatoesisthemostpopularitemIprepareforfolksallsummerlonghandsdownAlittlebitofworkbutitwillguaranteeyouaspotatanypartyalotofsuitorsandevenseveralpropos-alsofmarriage LesleyStilesisagraduateoftheCaliforniaCulinaryAcademysus-tainablecatererandschoolgardeneducator ContactLesleyatlesleystilescomcastnetwwwlesleystilesblog-spotcomandvisithernewwebsitewwwlesleystilesfoodscom

HILLCREST CONGREGATIONAL

CHURCH

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Pleasant Hill senior activities

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233 gregory Lane (925) 798-8788

81 - Fit For Life Senior Aerobics 9-10amTuesThursEnergy-inspiringmusictostartyourdayoffrightlowimpacteasydancemovesforagoodcardiowork-outYoursquollhavelotsoffunwhileyouareburningcaloriesMuscleconditioningandstretchingarepartoftheprogramAppropriateforalllevelsInstructorTariNicholson8classes$35$30(member)or8-classpunchcard$40Noclasson8688

813 - So You Want to Write a Book 2pmApanelofblockbusterlocalauthorswilldiscusstheirwritingandpublishingexperiencesQampAsessionfollowsTheau-thorswillbeBarbaraBentley(A Dance with the Devil A True Story of Marriage to a Psychopath)JonCory (A Plague of Scoundrels)AlfredJGarrette(The Saint of Florenville A Love Story)andJudithMarshall (Husbands May Come amp Go but Friends are Forever)FreePHSCChateauHall

815 - Basic Computer amp You 130-3pm ThursdaysThisisahands-onexperi-encewhereyouwilllearnthebasiccomputerfunctionssuchashowtoturnonthecomputerlogonnavigatewithamouseandfindsoftwareapplicationsInstructorWalterSanchezPHSeniorCenterComputerLab3classes$45$40(member)

830 - Just the Facts Regarding Skin Cancer 1pmThoroughskincancerpresen-tationincludesadviceonpreventionearlydetectionamptreatmentoptionsThiseducationaltalkwillhighlighttheABCDErsquosofskincancerbasalcellsquamouscellandmelanomaRefreshmentsampsunscreenprovidedPresenterShannyBaughmanMDSponsoredbyCASkinampMelanomaCenterDiabloValleyOn-cologyandHospiceoftheEastBayCalltoreserveyourspotFreeforallages

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Linda J WeihofenReverse Mortgage Specialist

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82 - CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) 10am- 1230pm Donrsquot be ScaredhellipBe PreparedWeareofferingafree2-hourpersonalemergencypreparednessclasspresentedbytheCERTteamLearnhowtobereadywhenamajordisasterstrikesTopicscoveredwillincludewhatbasicneces-sarysuppliesandequipmentyoushouldhaveandwhatplansyoushouldmaketoensureyouarereadytomeetthischallengingtimeCalltoregister(925)370-8770EveryoneiswelcomeNoteTherewillbeafreedrawing(emergencypreparationkitvaluedat$100)forthosewhoattendthisim-portantandinformativeseminarDrawingwillbeheldaftertheseminaryoumustbepresenttowin

811 - Pancake Breakfast 8-1100amThisdeliciousbreakfastincludespan-cakesortoastsausageeggs(howyoulikethem)orangejuiceandcoffeeEveryoneiswelcomeCostis$350foradultsand$2forchildren10yearsandunderHandmadecraftsperfectforgiftswillbeonsaleduringthebreakfast

Coming soonhellipcall the center for more informationbullCatchYourself-MaintainYourIndependenceFridaysSeptember6ndash272013bullCoroDrsquoAmiciConcertSundaySeptember152013bullVagabondPlayerspresentldquoWagonWheelsrdquoFridaySeptember272013

Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu in October AretheGalaacutepagosIslandsandMachuPicchuonyourbucketlistJointheMartinezSeniorCenterforthetripofalifetimetoEcuadorGalapagosIslandsandPeruTripDatesOctober1-122013TourHighlights5Day4NightGalapagosIslandsCruiseaboardtheLegendExploretheSacredValleyoftheIncasstayovernightinMachuPicchuandtourCuzcoandthenearbyruinsLandandCruisePack-ageTourIncludesAllmealstransfersandexcursionsonboardcruiseroundtriptrainticketsonVistadomeTrainalltransfersandsightseeingasoutlinedintheitineraryairporttransferstoSanFranciscoAirportairfarefromSFOtoGuayaquilreturningfromLimatoSFOallinternalflightsCost$7794perpersondoubleoccupancyCallthecenterat(925)370-8770foradetaileditineraryTherearejustafewspacesleftifyouwouldliketogocalltoday

Help a Child to Read

Community service Day

Helpachildlearntoreadbyvolunteer-ingforthePleasantHillEducationInitiative(PHEI)ReadingReadiness programbegin-ningthisfall The ReadingReadiness programwilltargetstudentsingradesK-2ateachele-mentaryschoolinPleasantHill Volunteerswillbematchedwithyoungreadersandwillworkone-on-onewithstudentsunderateacherrsquosguidancetoimprovetheirread-ingskillsandgivethemtheconfidencetheyneedtothriveintheclassroomThereisnopreviousexperiencenecessarytovolunteer

justacommitmentofonehouraweektomakeadifference VolunteerswillneedtobefingerprintedandTBtested ThePHEIisalsointerestedinpartner-ingwithbusinessesandcivicandreligiousgroupsthatarewillingtocreateReadingReadinessteamstohelpoutintheclass-room ForadditionalinformationortohelpoutwiththisprogrampleasegotothePHEIrsquoswebpageandclickonldquoSignupasaVolunteerNowrdquo httpwwwcipleasant-hillcausphei

Volunteerandprojectregistrationisnowopenforthe9thannualCommunityServiceDayonSaturdaySeptember28thChurchesschoolsneighborhoodsbusinessesfindaprojectandregisteritonthecitywebsiteatwwwpleasant-hillnetCSD Senior Residents ndash Do you need help at home with yard workTheSeniorCenterandPHCivicActionCommissionareexploringthepossibilityofas-sistingseniorsattheirresidenceswhoareinneedofyardworkandotheroutdoorchoresIfyouareinterestedinreceivingassistancefromCommunityServiceDayvolunteersorhaveanyquestionsaboutthisprojectpleasecallDanaat798-8788oremailheratdkriderpleasanthillreccom FormoreinformationcontactMartinNelisatmneliscipleasant-hillcausorcall(925)671-5229

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 29

Recreation and Park updatesMake a Difference BerecognizedinourcommunitywithyourgeneroussupportofournewSeniorCenterTeenCenterCommuni-tyCenterandPleasantOaksParkHelpusmeetourgoaltocompletethefinaltouchesforallfourofournewPleasantHillRecreationvenuesWestillneedfurniturefixturesandequipmentWall Dedication ($500+) Withyourgenerousdonationyourdesignatednamewillbeetchedonabeautifulclearslatewithinthecapitalcampaigndedicationwallslocatedin

thePleasantHillSeniorCenterTeenCenterandCommunityCenterCon-tactourofficetosecureyourspecialplaceRoom Dedication Opportuni-ties ($5000+) HonorandrecognizeyourfamilyalovedoneabusinessororganizationformanyyearstocomebynamingaroominoneormoreofournewPleasantHillRecreationcentersSpecialsignagewillcommemorateyourgenerouscontribu-tionandyourexceptionalcommitmenttoourcommunityContactouroffice

todiscussroom-namingopportunitiesavailableineachcenteradditional Donation Opportu-nities OpportunitiessuchasdesignateddonationspledgesandbequestsarealsowelcomecontributionsAnydonationover$500willberecognizedwithyournameonourdedicationwallslocatedinallthreebuildingsTogetyournamededicationetchedinrecognitionthisyearthedeadlineisOctober102013Formoreinformationonthebondproj-ectsanddonationopportunitiesvisitwwwpleasanthillreccomCome Play With us this Fall ThePleasantHillRecreationampParkDistrictrsquosFallSpotlightisheadedtomailboxesonAugust15Checkoutallnewclassesactivitiesandeventsgoing

onthisfallinPleasantHillFromtod-dlerstoteenstoseniorstheSpotlightisyourguidetofunthisfallRegisterearlyforclassesandactivitiesearlytosecureyourspotFormoreinformationoneverythingPHRPDhastooffervisitwwwpleasanthillreccomteen Center Open HouseAugust 21 from 230pm to 5pm InterestedintheTeenCenterbutnotsurewhatithastoofferComecheckitoutMeetthestaffcheckoutthegamesandactivitiesseeclassdem-onstrationsandenterourprizedrawingSign-upsforclassesandactivitieswillalsobeavailableThenewTeenCenterislocatedinthePleasantHillParkat147GregoryLaneFormoreinforma-tiononthiseventcall(925)691-5645orvisitwwwphteenscenecom

PaID aDVERtORIaL

Teen council members from left to right Meredith Fore Allie Naccara Emily Adamson and Maddie Shultz

wwwourcommunityfocuscomPage 30 August 2013

FALCON FOUNDATION

College Parkrsquos Class of 1963 Reunion

Join Us At the Malt Shoppe

Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17 600 to 1000

Catered by Outback Steakhouse

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Join us for dinner catered by Outback Steakhouse at the Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17th from 6pm ndash 10pm

Music of the Doo Wop Bands of the 50rsquos and 60rsquosAfter party will be at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center from 10pm - 1am

Sunday Picnic at the Martinez Waterfront from 11am - 3pmFor more information please contact Jerry Pollard

3129 Sonoma Valley Drive Fairfield Ca 945349168135401 bull jerrypollardyahoocom

The class of 1983 is celebrating 30 years and we want to celebrate with the classes of 1982 amp 1984

Join us for a catered picnic at Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek Bring your family Sunday September 29th from 1100 am ndash 600 pm

For more information and to RSVP contact Corrin Grube Canale at ccanalecomcastnet or

Danielle Pratt Dearborn at thedearbornscomcastnet

30 YEARREUNION

Class of 83rsquo

50 YEARREUNION

Class of 63rsquo

The class of 1963 is celebrating 50 years Join us at the Malt Shoppe

HALL OFFAME

BANQUET

7th Annual

CPHS Annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction CeremonyPlease join us in honoring our Athletic Alumni on Saturday August 24th 2013at St Andrews Community Center bull 1601 Mary Dr Pleasant Hill CA 94523

No Host Bar at 500PM Dinner at 630

Catered By Outback Steakhouse Pleasant Hill CA Cost of Event $5000 per person Reservations needed - Must reserve by Aug10th Tickets at door only if seating is available for $7000 Send checks to HOF Falcon Foundation co Barbara Lannum 109 Woodview Ct Martinez CA 94553

TEAMS TO BE HONOREDGymnastics 1968 - 69 - 70

HONOREEMike Huff 1978

ATHLETES TO BE HONOREDDan Stoll 1991 Cross Country and Track

Alison Suto 1988 Tennis-Basketball-SoftballDustin Torrez 1994 Football-BaseballCasey Torrez 1994 Football-Baseball

Contact Jerry Pollard CPHS Hall of Fame Committee E-mail for more info jerrypollardyahoocom bull 916-813-5401

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 31

same as it Ever WasBy Suzie Billingsley

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ningthroughthesprinklersGoinguptoDinosaurHillbehindmystreetwasalwaysanadventureoffortbuildingandexploring MycousinsandIputplastichorseheadsonthehandlebarsofourbikesinhonorofRoyRogersampDaleEvansWenamedourbikesaftertheirhorsesTrig-gerandButtermilkMybackyardhadalargestoragebuildingwecalledThePon-derosabecausewelovedtheTVshowldquoBonanzardquoandanythingwithawesterntheme WhenIwassevenmybestfriendonthestreetandIwereinseparableSheisthesisterofactorTomHanksWeplayedwithourdogsBarbiedollsandboardgamesanddancedtoAmericanBandstandonTVShemovedawayayearlaterandwelosttouchbutwhenIfoundheronFacebooklastyearwesharedmanyfondmemoriesofourchildhoodsummersNowtherearetwootherlittlegirlsonthestreetwhoareBFFrsquosandplaytogetherallthetime InthiseraofiPhonessocialnet-workingandendlessactivitiesawayfromhomesomethinghasbeenlostButmylivingroomlooksouttowhereweplayedaschildrenandIstillseefathersteach-ingtheirkidstoridebikesBoysandgirlsstillwalktheirdogsandplaysoftballandhopscotchItwarmsmyhearttoknowthatsometime-honoredritualsofgrow-ingupcontinueItrsquoswonderfultorealizethatthekidsonmystreetarestillcon-nectingwitheachotheroutsideinthesunshineandunderthestarrysummernightskySuzie on her horse-head handlebar bike

wwwourcommunityfocuscomPage 32 August 2013

AGameofThronesthefirstbookinGeorgeRRMartinrsquosacclaimedfantasyseriesASongofIceandFireisanengrossingnovelfilledwithpoliticalconspiracymysteryandadventureThestorybe-ginswhenEddardStarkLordofWinterfellisappointedasHandtotheKingcausinghimtomovesouthtoKingrsquosLandingthecapitalcityofWesteroswherethingsareneverastheyseemandwherepeoplewilldoanythingtofurthertheirselfishinterestsInthisatmosphereofdouble-crossingandmanipulationEddardStarkrsquoshonorandgoodintentionsputhimatoddswithmuchofthecityrsquosinhabitantsMeanwhilethemalevolentOthersaremassingbeyondtheWallthatprotectsWesterosfromtheterrorsofthefarnorthandbeyondtheNar-rowSeaDaenerysTargaryendaugh-teroftheoverthrownKingAerysismarriedtotheleaderoftheDothrakiawarlikepeopleaspaymentforanarmyforherbrother ThisnovelisnotasimplevillageboyvsgreatevilfantasybookItisacomplexstorywhereyouareneversurewhotherealvillainisandwhereenemiescanturnintoalliesandviceversaAlongwithitsintricateplotandbelievablecharactersMartinrsquosprose

isoneofthebookrsquosbiggeststrengthsasitisveryeffec-tiveatconveyingtensionandmakingyoufeellikeyoursquoreinthemiddleoftheactionCourtdealingsandroyalpoliticsareasexcitingasadeadlybattle(ofwhichtherearenumer-ous)Inadditiontheworldof

AGameofThronescontainscharactersasvariedandrealasourownMartinshowcasesthesecharactersbywritingfromtheperspectiveofonecharacterforeachchapterThisgivesthereadergreaterinsightintothemindofeachmajorcharacterandrevealsthemotiva-tionsbehindeachcharacterrsquosactionsMartinrsquosgeniusliesinhisabilitytomakeussympathizewiththevilestcreatureandtoquestionthemotivesofthemosthonorableknight AGameofThronesreallyisaone-of-a-kindbookbecauseofthemulti-facetedcharactersgreatproseandun-predictabilityofthestorySomeofyoumayhaveseentheHBOseriesbasedonthebooksandtrustmealthoughtheshowisgreatthebooksarebetterandifyoulikeoneyoursquollprobablyliketheother(ForpeoplewhohavealreadyreadASongofIceandFirecheckoutTheWheelofTimeseriesforanothergreatepicfantasyseries) Suggestedforages15andup

to Read or Not to Read By Zane Dundon Senior De La Salle HS

Meet a teen Illusionist Itrsquosunusualtomeetateenagemagi-cianbuttohaveonelivinginyourowncommunityisallthemoremagicalCollegeParkfreshmanJackDuganwhogoesbythestagenameJackAlexanderhadoneofthebiggestshowsofhisca-reerlastmonthattheUn-ScriptedThea-treinSanFranciscoTheFocussatdownwithJackanddiscussedhispenchantforillusionCFWhatattractedyoutomagicJDMagichasalwaysinterestedmebe-causeitissomethingthatamazespeopleanditallowsmetobecreativeandbringasenseofwondertoalmostanybodyAllofasuddenIhadthisskillthatnoneofmyotherfriendshadBecauseofthisIwasabletostandoutanddothingsthatmostotherkidsdonrsquotgettodoCF WhoisldquoJackAlexanderrdquoJDThepersonaIhaveonstagebasi-callyanenlargedversionofmyselfWhilemanymagicianschoosetocreatecharactersonstageothersarejustabig-gerversionofthemselvesIttakesaverylongtimetofindoutwhoyouareasaperformerandIamstilltryingtofigurethatoutformyselfCF AreyoualdquomagicianrdquoorldquoillusionistrdquoJD AnillusionistIllusionistsarestillmagiciansbuttheyareknownforperformingwithbigpropsUsuallymostyoungmagiciansperformsleightofhandmagicorcloseupmagicbutIalwayshadapassionforperformingil-lusionsIstartedperformingillusionsatage11andhavenotlookedbackCFHowdidyoulandtheUn-ScriptedTheatergigJD Iwasontourwithashowcalled

PuppetsofImpulsethatranthroughAprilandoneofourstopswastheUn-ScriptedTheaterOneoftheownersClayRobesonwantedmetoheadlinethereandsoIdidIhaveperformedatmanytheatersallacrosstheBayAreaandIhopetoonedayhavemyownfullshowinLasVegasCFWheredoyouseeyourselfin10yearsJDDoingmagicfull-timeeithertouringorplayingatonevenueforanextendedperiodoftimeIwillkeepworkinguntilmagicbecomesmyfull-timeprofessionIwillspendhoursadayworkingonmyshowbecausewithrepetitioncomesagreatendproductIamlookingtoputamodernspinonthisclassicart JackrsquosmomKimsaidldquoWeareveryproudofhimheshowssuchconfidenceHersquosalwaysshowingusnewthingsHehassuchadrivetosucceedandIadmirethatrdquo ForinquiriesaboutshowsemailJackatjackalexandermagicgmailcomYoucanwatchhimonYouTubebysearchingldquoJackAlexanderTeenMagi-cianrdquo

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 33

How Often should I Change my Oil

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theymayormaynotchecktheoillevelbeforeperformingtheoilchangeAtHaginrsquosautomotivewechecktheoillevelbeforeandafterperformingev-eryoilchangeIfyouroilislowbeforewestartyouroilchangewewillmakeanoteofitonyourrepairorderandrecommendmonitoringoilconsump-tionAlsowebelieveinperformingapreventativemaintenanceinspectionevery3monthsTheCarCareCouncilstillrecommendschangingtheoilandfilterevery3000milesformaximumenginelifeTheCarCareCouncilalsorecommendsperformingamulti-pointinspectionevery3monthsor3000miles FormoreinformationontheCarCareCouncilvehiclemaintenanceguidevisittheirwebsitehttpwwwnxtbookcomnxtbooksmercurycar-careguide

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TheContraCostaHumaneSocietyoffersthesetipsforpreventingheatstrokedehydrationandshallowbreathinginpets1) KeepbowlsofwateraccessiblethroughoutthehouseandyardChoosebowlsthatarenotheatconducivesuchasplastic2)UNDERNOCIRCUMANSTANCESshouldyouleaveyouranimalinacarTemperaturesinsidetakelessthanfiveminutestoreachalethal150degreesormorewhetherornotthewindowsarecracked3)ProvideshelterConsideraninsulateddoghouseorshadystructure4)KeepanimalscalmExerciseinhottemperaturescanelevatetheriskofheatstrokeanddehydration5)ClosehouseblindsdrapesandwindowsFOR DOGSDogscannotcoolthemselvesbysweatingTheirsweatglandsareintheirnoseandonthepadsoftheirfeetandpantingisnotenough1)Setupachildrsquospoolorpurchaseabedthatcontainswateroragel-likematerialthatkeepsitcool2)CheckpavementbeforewalkingdogsIfitrsquostoohotitandcanburnthepadsoftheirfeetConsiderputtingkidrsquosnon-slipsocksontheirfeetandlimitwalkstoearlymorningorcoolereveninghours3)Protectshort-haireddogswithpetsunscreenwhereitcanrsquotbelickedoffandmakesureitissafetoingest4)Dog-coolingproductscanbefoundontheInternetFOR CATSCatsgetwarmestontheirbelliespadsoftheirpawsarmpitsoutsidetheirearsandchins1) CreateacoolandquietretreatandlineitwithaterryclothorcottontowelAcoldpackinsideasockunderthebeddingdamptowelsorafrozenplasticmilkjugworkaswell2)BrushyourcatdailyMattedfurdoesnotallowairflowandcanraiseacatrsquostemperatureSymptomsofheatstrokeanddehydrationincludeagitationpantingheavilyvomitingandstag-geringIfyounoticethesesymptomsorsuspecttroublecontactyourvetrsquosofficeimmediatelyFormoreinformationaboutContraCostaHumaneSocietyvisitwwwcchumaneorgFacebookorcallusat925-279-2247

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Community announcementsBark For LifeDogloversareinvitedtoldquotakeabiteoutofcancerrdquoatthethirdannualBarkforLifeofPleasantHillThiscancer-fightingfundraiserwillbeheld9am - noon Sat August 3atthePHCityHallgazeboparkDogsareimportantcaregiversformanycancerpatientsandthisisawaytohonorthemwhileraisingmoneyfortheAmericanCancerSocietyAttheBarkpeoplewalktheirdogsonaleasharoundasmalltrackwhilespecialeventsareheldfordogsandtheirmasterswithprizesforthewinningdogsandagoodiebagforeachTheBarkForLifeisanexten-sionofthePeasantHillRelayForLifewhichwasheldonJune1and2Theeventraised$55000anddonationswillbetakenthroughAugust31Tosup-porttheBarkregisteryourdogfor$25andthensolicitdonationsfromyourdog-lovingfamilyandfriendsFormoreinformationandtoregistergotowwwrelayforlifeorgbarkpleasanthillcaOrcall925-944-4898ore-mailtolmasseoyahoocom

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Pleasant Hill Garden Study ClubAugust 6th 630pmatournewlo-cationFaithLutheranSocialHall50WoodsworthLnPleasantHill OpentoallinterestedingardeningGuestsalwayswelcometoprograms

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Fridays on the MainEvery Friday thissummerMainStreetisalivewithcolorfulhotrodsclassiccarscustomtrucksmotorcyclesartsampcraftvendorsandlivemusicEnjoymusicfromlocalbandsandDJrsquosthroughoutthesummerEveryFridaythroughAugust306pm-8pmMainStMartinez

Road to Healthy Skin TourWednesday August 28 10am ndash 4pmPalosVerdesMallRiteAidParkinglotWalnutCreekAfreefullbodyskincan-cerscreeningbylicenseddermatologistsSponsorsSkinCancerFoundationand

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Walnut Creek Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos - FREEandopentothepublicThecommunity isinvitedtoattendtheAlzheimerrsquosAssociationWalktoEndAlzheimerrsquosonSaturdayOctober5at830amHeatherFarms301N SanCar-losDrive WalnutCreek WalktoEndAlzheimerrsquosisthelargestmovementtoendAlzheimerrsquosdiseaseAllproceedsprovideforcriticallyneededAlzheim-errsquossupportandeducationDonatejoinateamorstartateamat wwwalzorgwalk orbycalling 800-272-3900

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CLASSES ARE FREEFall 2013 Basic Training Class Schedule

Saturday Series Sept 21 28 amp Oct 58am - 130pm City Hall Council Chambers 525 Henrietta St

Tuesday Series Sept 24 amp Oct 1 8 15 226pm - 930pm Animal Services Class Room 4800 Imho Pl

Skills exercises for these CERT Classes will be on Saturday Nov 2nd 8am - 3pm

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CITY OFMARTINEZ

ldquoNot ifBut When a Disaster Strikesrdquo

wwwourcommunityfocuscomPage 8 August 2013

architectural Review CommissionAugust 1 15Small Community Room 5pmContact 671-5209

City CouncilAugust 19Council Chambers 730pmContact 671-5229

Civic action CommissionAugust 7Small Community Room 630pmContact 671-5229

Education CommissionAugust 28Large Community Room 7pmContact 671-5229

Planning CommissionAugust 13 27Council Chambers 730pmContact 671-5209

all meetings take place at City Hall 100 gregory Lane Pleasant Hill

City Calendar of Events

For Confirmation Visit wwwcipleasant-hillcaus

PLEasaNt HILL CItY BuZZMayorrsquos Message

Michael G Harris OD Mayor City of Pleasant HillRodgers Ranch Pleasant Hillrsquos Historic Treasure RodgersRanchisPleas-antHillrsquosoldestlandmarkOncepartofaMexicanlandgranttheoriginal149-acrepropertywasbuiltbyDrHiramSmithin1866andsoldtoPatrickandMaryRodgersin1868 PatrickrsquosbrotherEdwardpur-chasedtheadjacent137acresaportionwasdeededtotheschooldistrictanditbecamethelocationforthefirstPleasantHillschoolBuiltin1920thePleasantHillSchoolstillstandsandhasgonethroughvariousincarnationsasthePleasantHillPoliceDepartmentOnstageTheatrePleasantHillHis-toricalSocietyandapopularmeetingplaceforthecommunity In1915RolloHoughapartnerintheLutherBurbankCompanyfoundthesoilatRodgersRanchtobethebestinthecountyandwantedtodevelopademonstrationfarmbuthisinves-torsdidnotcomethroughIn1926theranchwassoldtoJohnandMariaCalleriwhofarmedthelanduntil1937whenAliceandEarleHobartpur-chasedthepropertyAlicewasfascinat-edwithAsiancultureandincorporatedWesternandEasterndesignswhentheybuiltahousebehindtheexistingfarmhousesubsequentlyfeaturedinSunsetmagazinein1939 Theranchwassoldin1942toan

EastBaydoctorDrKahoDailyandhiswifeHelenIn1978theDailyssoldtheranchtoBobMcAdamJrwhosoldittoDavidonHomesforresiden-tialdevelopmentThePleasantHillHistoricalSocietytookactiontohavethepropertydeededtothecityasdedi-catedparklandsoitcouldbeprotectedandrestored In1987thecitycouncilapprovedtheDavidonhousingdevelopmentandrecommendeddevelopingthededi-catedparklandintoaheritageparkThepropertywaspassedtothePleas-antHillRecreationandParkDistrictandin1991theFriendsofRodgersRanch(FORR)wasformedAfteralotofresearchandhardworkthesitewaslistedontheNationalRegisterofHistoricPlaces FORRcontinuestoworktopre-serveandmaintaintheRodgersRanchHeritageCenterandraisefundstorebuildthewheatbarnwhichcouldbeusedformeetingsclassesdisplaysoflocalcraftsandartandsmallfunc-tionsTheenclosedgranarycouldbecomeanopenstagewithaninstruc-tionalgardenareabuiltbehindthebarn TheFriendsofRodgersRanchstrivestoeducatethecommunityaboutthehistoryofPleasantHillandthesurroundingareaaswellaspromotenatureandgardeningprogramforadultsandchildrenFORRislookingforvolunteerstohelpinitsongoingef-fortstopreserveandupgradeRodgersRanchandmaintainitsimportantplace

City News

inPleasantHillhistoryIfyoursquodliketojoininthisworthyeffortpleasecontactFORRatrodgersranchyahoocomor925-937-3677BecomeamemberofFORRasIdidandyoursquollbecomepart

ofPleasantHillrsquosrichhistoryanditsexcitingfuture MysincerethankstoDeniseKoroslevforprovidingtheinformationinthiscolumn

Preserving Historical and Cultural Landmarks AttheJuly1PleasantHillCityCouncilmeetingissuesrelatingtopreservinghistoricalandculturallandmarkswithinthecityofPleasantHillwerediscussedBothMayorHarrisandViceMayorWeir(aboardmemberofthePleasantHillHistoricalSociety)areinterestedinseekingthepublicrsquosinputonthesubjectofrecognizingandprotectingculturalresourcesandlandmarksinPleasantHillin-cludingthepossibleformationofaculturalcommissionRodgersRanchMangi-niFarmandtheOldSchoolHouseonOakParkBoulevardwerementionedforconservation CouncilmemberWeirreferencedtheoutcryoverthedemolitionoftheDomeTheatreandcommentedldquoThelessonIlearnedwasIthinkweneedtodoabetterjobofmakingsureweidentifyplacesfeaturesandbuildingsthataresignificanttothefolksofPleasantHillThiscommissionisagoodwaytostartthatprocessWhatMichaelandIareproposingisthatthepublichaveanopportu-nitytotelluswhattheythinkandwhatisimportanttothemrdquo CouncilmemberDurantwassympatheticandsaidldquoIabsolutelysupportustryingtodowhatwecantofacilitatepreservingthehistoryofthecitymak-ingsurethatwehaveaculturalandhistoricalresourcecommissionandwork-ingwiththeRecandParkDistrictrdquoByconsensusthecitycouncilsupportedtheideathattheplanningcommissionholdpublicworkshopsinthenearfutureandreportbacktothecouncilwithrecommendationsbasedonpublicopinionbytheendoftheyear

New Contract for Crossing guards DidyouknowtheCityofPleasantHillfundstheservicesofcrossingguardsSince1995thecityhasenteredintocontractagreementswithvariousvendorsThelastcrossingguardcontractexpiredattheconclusionofthe2012-2013schoolyearandthecityhasenteredintoanewone-yearcontractwithACMS(AllCityManagementServices)DuringtheschoolyearcrossingguardsareusedatninelocationsinPleasantHilltoensurethesafetyofchildrenwalkingtoandfromschoolThevendorcoordinatesrecruitmenttrainingselec-tionbackgroundcheckssubstitutespayrollandotherdetailsCitystaffsolicitedproposalsfromothercrossingguardservicesanditwasdeter-minedthatACMSofferedthebestrate GuardsarepresentforatotaloftwohoursinthemorningandtwohoursintheafternoonTheprojectedcostforthecrossingguardprogramis$90720forthe2013-2014fiscalandschoolyearThisisbaseduponanticipatednumberofdaysintheschoolyearandhoursrequiredforcrossingguardoperationsFundingisavailableintheTrafficSafetyFund(Fund11)DuetobudgetconstraintsMDUSDisunabletoallocatefundingtothecrossingguardprogram

4th of July 5K Recap AccordingtoAllenVinson4thofJulyCommissionPresidenttherewere528runnersregisteredforthe5Kand37kidsforthe100yarddashforatotalof566participantsOver$14000wasraisedfromtheregistrationnetproceedsandwillbedonatedtoPleasantHillschoolsasdesignatedbyeachrunnerwhentheyregistered CommissionPresidentVinsonsaidldquoIwanttothankallthemembersofthePleasantHillFourthofJulyCommissionfortheirtirelessworkthroughouttheyeartomakethisyearrsquoseventsuccessfulIalsowanttothankallofthecontributorswhofundedtheeventandallofthevolunteerswhoworkedonthe4thtomakethisoneofthehighestattendedFourthofJulyeventseverheldinPleasantHillrdquo

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 9

MaRtINEZ CItY BuZZ

City Calendar of Events

SoonafterIwaselectedtotheMartinezCityCouncilin1996Ibeganworkingwithmyfellowcouncilmembersonlong-termsolu-tionstotherebuildingandenhancementoftheMartinezMarinaandWaterfrontEveryyearforthelastelevenyearsIhavereportedonthemarinarsquosprogressandourimmediateimprovementplansduringmyannualstateofthecityaddressUnfor-tunatelyeachandeveryyearthoseplansthatIreportonarenotachievedYearafteryearwecontinuetostruggletopulltheMartinezMarinaoutofthemudandsiltationthatisconstantlydepositedinourharbor Wehavemadesomeincrementalprogressovertheyearswiththeremovaloftheolddecrepidferrypierinstalla-tionoftwonewlaunchrampsandtheconstructionoftheplazaandsheetpileinfrontofandadjacenttotheharbormastersofficeButyearafteryearouref-fortstoworkwiththeStateDepartmentofBoatingandWaterways(DBAW)andtheprivateinvestmentsectorcontinuallycomesupshort Therootoftheproblemistwo-foldThefirstisthattheMartinezMarinawasbuiltin1960andneedstobereplacedjustlikeanywoodenstructurethathasbeensittinginsaltywaterforover50yearsTheothermajorproblemisthatthecityhasadebttothestateof$41milliononthedeterioratingmarinaThisislikehavinganoldfullydepreciatedvehiclethatneedsthousandsofdollarsofrepairs

andabankloanthatwilltakeyearstopayoff Whydowehavesuchalargedebtonamarinathatisneartheendofitsuse-fulllifeHasnrsquotthecitykeptupwithitsfinancialobligationstoDBAWHasthisimportantcityassetbeenmismanagedInshorttheMartinezMarinahasbeeninfinancialstresswithhugemaintenancecostssinceitwasfirstunderconstructioninthe1960rsquosIthasneverbeenself-sus-tainingletalonemadeaprofitfromitsoperationsandforover50yearspreviouscitycouncilshavestruggledwithfindingsolutionstothesustainabilityoftheMar-tinezMarinaandWaterfront In1964theCityofMartineztheStateLandsCommissionandtheDepart-mentofParksampRecreationDivisionofSmallCraftHarborsenteredintoaMemoofUnderstanding(MOU)tocreateaCity-StateCommitteethatwaschargedwithoverseeingthedevelopmentmain-tenanceandleasingoftheMartinezMa-rinaThiscollaborativedecision-makingbodyhasnotmetfordecadesandourre-lationshipwiththestatehasbecomeoneoflenderanddebtornotpartnerswork-ingtowardthefinancialandcommunitysuccessoftheMartinezWaterfront TothatendrepresentativesofthecityincludingthecitymanagerCouncilMemberMenesiniandmyselfrecentlymetinSacramentowithStateSenatorLoisWolkandTomiVandeBrookethedistrictdirectorforassemblymemberSusanBonillainanefforttobringalltheinterestedpartiestogethertofindsolu-tionsforthefutureofasuccessfulMarti-nezMarinaBothSenatorWolkandAs-semblyMemberBonillarsquosofficeacknowl-

Mayorrsquos MessageRob Schroder Mayor of Martinez

All City Meetings at City Hall 525 Henrietta Street Unless Otherwise Indicated For Confirmation Visit wwwcityofmartinezorg

City News

City Council MeetingAugust 7 21630-11pmContact 925-372-3500

Design Review MeetingAugust 14 283-5pmContact 925-372-3500

Planning Commission MeetingAugust 13 277-11pmContact 925-372-3500

Zoning administrator MeetingAugust 7 213-5pmContact 925-372-3500

Main street Martinez Won LastMayBenjaminMooreannounceditscommitmenttorepaint20MainStreetsacrosstheUSandCanada--aprogramtheycallldquoMainStreetMattersrdquoThecontestaskedresidentswhytheythoughttheirMainStreetwasdeservingofaprofessionalexteriorpaintjobandresidentsofthenominat-edcitieshadachancetovotefortheirtownonlineoncedailythroughJune30ItwasannouncedonJuly8thatMartinezwasoneof20townschosentohavethreeblocksofthedowntownrepaintedwithBenjaminMoorepaints ThissocialmediacontestwasbroughttotheattentionofMainStreetMartinezExecutiveDirectorLeannePetersonbyPublicWorksDirectorDaveScolaandPetersonworkedtopromotethecontestusingavarietyofoutletsincludingcreatingatwo-minuteYouTubevideotopromotethecon-testandinspirethecitizenstovoteforMartinez AttheJuly10citycouncilmeetingPetersonsaidldquoItwasasocialmediacon-testsoeveryonehadtopostandtweettospreadthenewsandMartinezdefi-nitelysteppeduptothechallengerdquoAlthoughshedoesnotknowyetwhatbuild-ingsonMainStreetwillbepaintedandinwhatcolorsshedidsayldquoWeareputtingtogetherabroad-basedcommunitycommitteetoworkwiththelocalBenjaminMooreteamandmakedeterminationsWeshouldcelebratetheheckoutofthisandmaybehaveapartyrdquo OverthenextyearMainStreetMartinezwillreceivetheassistanceofcolorconsultantslocalpaintdistributersandpaintingcontractorsallatnocosttoMarti-nezorthedowntownpropertyowners

take the Martinez Community Policing survey In2011theMartinezPoliceDepartmentintroducedtheNeighborhoodPolic-ingArea(NPA)initiativeThisapproachcallsforapoliceofficertoberesponsibleforaspecificgeographicareaofthecityknownasaneighborhoodpolicingareaorNPAThereare24NPAsYourspecificareaandpoliceofficercanbefoundonthepolicepageofthecityrsquoswebsiteundertheNPAtab Thefocusofthepolicedepartmenthasbeenoncustomerserviceanddevel-opingrelationshipsWebelievethecommunityhasthebestinsightonhowtosolveneighborhoodproblemsandweaskthatyoutakethetwelve-questionCommuni-tyPolicingSurveytoensurethatthecommunityrsquosprioritiesarereflectedinourgoalsandobjectivesTheresultswillbepresentedatpublicmeetingsuponcompletionofthesurveyperiodAdditionallypleaseencourageyourfriendsfamilyneighborssocialclubscivicclubsandmembersofyourchurchtogoonlineandcompletethissurvey ThesurveycanbeaccessedthroughSeptember16ontheCityofMartinezwebsiteFacebookpageorbygoingtohttpwwwsurveymonkeycomsMarti-nezPolice

New Home for FamilyFest AtarecentcitycouncilmeetingJayBedecarreofBayAreaFestivalsan-nouncedthefirstldquoFamilyFestrdquoinMartinezonLaborDayWeekendatWaterfrontParkThealcohol-freeeventwillbegearedforkidstwototwelveyearsoldTheeventincludestwostagesforperformancesridesbouncerskidartandfacepaintingalongwithlotsoffoodvendorsTheeventwillrunfrom10am-6pmeachdayldquoThisisjustanexampleofwhatMartinezneedsaconsistentfamilyevent--acombinationofadultactivitiesandchildrenrsquosactivitiesThepopulationofMartinezispredominantlyyoungfamilieswithchildrenandthistiesinwiththethemeofourcommunityrdquosaidCouncilmemberAnaMarieAvilaFariasFamilyFestadmissionisonly$5perpersonwithacanoffoodfortheFoodBankofContraCostaandSo-lanoor$6withoutacannedfooddonationBabiesunder24monthsandseniors65+arefree

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edgedtheurgencyoftheconditionsatthemarinaandagreedtospearheadtheseeffortsandhelpusfacilitatesolutionsTimeisourenemyandeverydaymeans

moresiltationanddeteriorationThiscouldbeourlastchancetofindandinsti-tutethere-birthoftheMartinezMarinaandWaterfrontasweknowit

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Toast to TuesdaysBreakfast for Dinner Chicken amp Waffles bottomless Mimosas

Trivia WednesdaysDinner served late amp cocktails til midnight

Sunday BrunchHigh Tea Bacon Bloody Maryrsquos Breakfast amp Brunch 10am-4pm

A 1-12 hour guided walking tour throughHistoric Downtown Martinez to discoverthe hidden past little known haunting

facts and tales of days-gone-byApril 26 through October 25Tours begin at 800pm$25 per person Meet at Main Street Martinez office649 Main St Suite 106For more info amp ticketswwwMainStreetMartinezorgor call (925) 228-3577 A Main Street Martinez Event

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The 10th annual Downtown Martinez

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Sept 28 amp 29 201310am-5pm on Main St

WhatrsquosApril - Oct Downtown Ghost WalksAug 3 Vintage amp Antiques FairSept 2829 Italian Street Painting FestOct 11 Mayors Cup Golf ClassicOct 19 Zombie Brew CrawlOct 27 Halloween Trunk-or-TreatNov 23 Earlier Than The Bird

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Read My Mindcopy Book Reviews by Michael G Harris OD

ldquothe supremesrdquo (and I donrsquot mean Diana Ross) TheSupremeshavealwaysbeenoneofmyfavoritegroupsInthiscaseImeantheonesthatsitontheSupremeCourtnotthesinginggroup(AlthoughIrsquoveheardthatsomeofthoseontheCourthavemightyfinevoices)ThreerecentbestsellersaboutourhighestcourtcaughtmyeyeEachhassomethingtoofferthoseinterestedintheSupremeCourtandthosewhoserveonit JusticeSoniaSotomayoristhefirstHis-panicandthethirdwomantobeappointedtotheUnitedStatesSupremeCourtInhermemoirMyBelovedWorldSotomayortracesthehistoryofherfamilyandhermeteoricrisefromtheprojectsoftheBronxinNewYorktothehallowedhallsofWash-ingtonDCThroughsheerdeterminationshemanagedtoovercomethechallengesofjuvenilediabetesandotherobstaclestobe-comethefirstinherfamilytogotocollege ShethengoesontoabrilliantcareerinlawculminatinginherappointmenttotheSupremeCourtHermemoirconcentrates

onherimmigrantfamilyfromPuertoRicoandthetightbondshehadwithallherrelativesWhileIfoundherldquoragstorichesrdquostorystimulat-ingandheartwarmingIwasdisappointedthatthestoryendedwithherappointmenttotheSupremeCourtin2009anddidnrsquotdiscussherworkontheCourt FormerJusticeSandraDayOrsquoConnorthefirstwomanappointedtotheSupremeCourtprovidesadifferentinsightintothecourtinherbookOutofOrderStoriesfromtheHistoryoftheSupremeCourtOrsquoConnorcalledherbookOutofOrderbecauseldquoMostpeopleknowtheCourtonlyasitexistsbetweenthebangsofthegavelwhentheCourtcomestoordertohearargumentsandgiveopinionsButthestoriesoftheCourtandtheJusticesthatcomefromthelsquooutoforderrsquomomentsaddtotherichnessoftheCourtasbothabranchofourgovern-

mentandahumaninstitutionrdquo WelearnnuggetsaboutsomeoftheseminalcasestheCourtdecidedandsomeofthegiantsinitshistoryTheearlyhistoryoftheCourt

isparticularlyinterestingTheearlyJusticesactuallyldquorodethecircuitrdquoTheytraveledbyhorsebackandwagonstodifferentcitiestohearandruleoncases WhileIenjoyedsomeofthestoriesIwasdisappointedthatthebookhadonly165pagesoforiginaltextwithanappendixofTheDeclarationofIndependenceandtheConstitutionIrsquomsurethereismuchmoretotellabouttheCourtrsquoshistoryandthemanycharactersthatoccupieditschambersAndIdidnrsquotneedalmosthalfthebooktakenupwithhistoricaldocumentseasilyavailableonline MydisappointmentswiththosetwobookswereovercomebyJeffreyToobinrsquos

latestbookontheCourtTheOathTheObamaWhiteHouseandtheSupremeCourtToobinisarecognizedexpertontheCourtasyoumightknowfromhisprize-winningbookTheNineThesubstanceandcontroversythatweremissingintheSotomayorandOrsquoConnorbooksaremorethanmadeupforinthisldquonoholdsbarredrdquoaccountoftherelationshipbetweentheObamaWhiteHouseandtheRobertsrsquoCourtThetitleandtheconflictstemfromtheirveryfirstencounterwhenRobertsmangledthePresidentialOathofOfficesobadlythatObamahadtotakeitagainthenextdaytomakesurehewaslegallyPresi-dent UnderRobertsrsquoleadershiptheCourtseemstobeinaconstantbattlewiththeObamaadministrationastwodynamicleadersdifferconstantlyonsomanyconsti-tutionalissuesIfyouwanttheinsidescooponourcurrentSupremeCourtToobinrsquosbookwillprovideyouwiththought-provok-inginsightsthatwillhaveyoubeggingformore

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Cilantro SlawTurkey Burgers with Avocado ButterINGREDIENTS

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2clovesgarliccrushed1tspsaltandlemonpepper12tspcrushedredpepperDIRECTIONSMixdressingTosswithvegetablesTopwithslicesoflimescucumberandradishes Yield Serves 6 Cups

INGREDIENTS113lbsgroundturkeybreast2clovesgarlicfinelychopped1largeshallotor14redonionfinelychopped2tbspchoppedfreshcilantroleaves2Serranoorjalapentildeopepperseededandfinelychopped2tspgroundcumin1-2tspcayennehotsauceseveraldrops2tspgrillseasoningblendorseasonedsaltAVOCADO BUTTER12cupbutter5tbsplemonjuice2garlicclovesminced12cupmashedripeavocado

2tbspfreshparsleychoppedSalttotasteDIRECTIONS BlendbutteringredientstogetherinfoodprocessorPlaceintocenteroflargesquareofsaranwrapandrollintologshapeClosetightlyandrefrigerate MixallburgeringredientswellanddrizzlepattieswithoilGrillorpanfryuntilfullycookedServeturkeypattiesonsoftbunsslatheredwithavocadobutterandtoppedwithmixedgreenlettuces Avocadobutterwillkeepinrefrig-eratorforafewweeksorthreetofourmonthsinthefreezerItisgreatontopofgrilledfishorchickenaswellYield 4 servings

Pair upWith La Sommelierre Maria Terry

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poundbutterthatwillguaranteeajuicyburgerOtherthantherequisiteFrenchfriesagreatsidedishwiththeseburgersispiquantCilantroSlawBothrecipesgogreatwithwhitewinesfromAustraliaAussiewhitesareoftenintenseinflavorandhighinaciditysotheywillstanduptothesetwoacidichighlyflavoreddishesRecentlyIhadanAustralianMarsannefromWineThievesinLa-fayetteMarsanneisaclassicsouthernRhonewhitethatisoftenblendedwithViognierandRoussanneWhengrown

inAustraliaithasabrightcitrusflavorandevenhasatouchofcomplexityfromahintofpetrolthatyouwillfindinthenoseIfyoucanrsquotfindMarsannelookforeitherSauvignonBlancorRieslingBotharegrowninAustraliaandwillsubstitutenicely FordessertletrsquosgoforsomethingreallysweetAustraliansmakegreatdessertwinesthattheycallldquoStickiesrdquoTheyareappropriatelynamedbecausetheyarestickysweetButliketheirdrywhitecounterpartstheyretaintheacidneededtobalancethesugarYoucan

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Looking for a heart-healthy olive oil to add to your favorite recipe Come check out Bistro Blends They have oil in avors like basil garlic amp lemon hot oil will add avor to any meal Try their balsamic vinegars on salads and in sauces too

Chao Farm is here with all of your favorite Asian produce Kolhrabi Chinese broccoli daikon malabar spinach Japanese eggplant and much more

Myers Homegrown Heirlooms has wonderful starter plants from Pleasant Hill Heirloom herbs vegetables amp owers are available to get that garden growing

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Ifyouhavechildrenwhoattendapub-licorcharterschoolyoumayhaveheardaboutthetransitiontothenewCommonCoreStateStandards(CCSS)TheCom-monCoreStateStandardsinitiativewasledbytwonationalorganizationsCouncilofChiefStateSchoolOfficers(CCSSO)andNationalGovernorsAssociation(NGA)inordertoeffectbroadeducationreformeffortintheUnitedStatesEducatorspost-secondaryfacultycurriculumandas-sessmentexpertsandcommunitygroupstonameafewhelpedshapetheneweduca-tionstandards TheCaliforniaStateBoardofEduca-tionadoptedtheCCSSinAugust2010andapproveditonMarch72012Since201045stateshaveadoptedthesamestandardsforEnglishLanguageArts(ELA)andMath(CaliforniahasbeenteachingtheCaliforniaContentStandardsforover10years) WhythetransitionfromCaliforniaStateStandardstoanationalsetofstand-ardsTheideaisthatthestandardsoncelearnedwillpreparestudents--regardlessoflocationorsocio-economicfactors--tobegloballycompetitiveandreadyforcollegeandcareersuccessIdeallyallstudentswillleavehighschoolwiththesamecontentknowledgeandsameskillsetsandentercollegewithouttheneedforremediationForyearsstateshavebeensettingdiffer-entstandardsandassessmentsforwhatstudentsshouldknowandbeabletodoateachgradelevelThenewstandardsareconsistentfromschooltoschoolandstatetostate CCSSisdividedintotwosectionsEnglishLanguageArtsampLiteracyinHis-torySocialStudiesScienceandTechnicalSubjectsandMathematicswhicharebro-kenupbygradelevelsCommonCoredoesnotdictatehowteachersshouldteachal-lowingformorefreedomandflexibilityintheirapproachtoteachingBecausetherearefewerstandardswithCommonCoreteacherscanfocusonteachingindepthkeyskillsandtakemoretimetoteachcoreconceptsandprocedureswellmdashandtogivestudentstheopportunitytomasterthemThestandardsaredesignedtoencour-agehigher-orderthinkingcollaboration

researchandproblemsolvingStudentswillbeexpectedtoreadmoreldquoinformationaltextrdquoaswellasclassicliterature SowhatcanyouexpecttoseethiscomingschoolyearTheMtDiabloSchoolDistrictisinPhase2ofits3-PhasetransitionintoCommonCorePlansincludeadoptingnewmathinstructionalmaterialscontinuingteachertrainingofnewELAandmathframe-workspilotingunitsofstudyandlessonplansbuildingawarenessofnewsciencestandardsandimplementingrecommendationsfromTechnologyAdvisoryCommitteeforclass-roomtechnologyenhancementamongotheritemsItwillalsobethelastyearoftheSTARtestsasthedistricttransitionstotheSmarterBalancedAssessmentsingrades3-8andgrade11Fullimplementa-tionofCCSSandassessmentsisexpectedinthe2014-2015schoolyear BecauseMtDiablohasnotyetadopt-edtextbooksthatalignwiththeCCSSitmayposeachallengeforteachersthisschoolyearMostschoolswillcontinuetousetheHoughton-MifflinlanguageartstextandworkbookswhicharenotentirelyCommonCorefriendlyValhallaPrincipalMarjiCalbecksaidldquoWehavematerialsthatweareusinginLanguageArtstobridgeandsupplementtheHoughtonMifflinandon-goingteachertrainingisbeingpro-videdrdquo TheshifttoCCSSwillincreaserigorininstructionandincludemoreexpositorywritinginmathscienceandsocialstudiesInadditionastrongeremphasiswillbeplacedontheuseoftechnologyanddigitalmediatocollaborateresearchandpresentinformationandstudentswillbeaskedmoreopen-endedquestionstoprovetheirknowledgeandexpertiseonthesubjectmatterbeingtaughtStephanieGiovanettiHiddenValleyElementarysecondgradeteachersaysldquoTeacherswillneedtocreateandfindlessonsthatmatchwiththenewCommonCoreManyofusaretakingworkshopsinthesummerthiswillhelpmebeginmytransitionrdquoGiovanettiisop-timisticthatthenewstandardswillengagelearningldquoIdofeelitaddressesdifferentlearningstylesCommonCoremakeschil-drenthinkmoreforthemselvesYoupose

Keeping up with the Common Core By Jaki Jones

New Principal at aHs By Jaki Jones

OnApril29theMartinezUnifiedSchoolDistrictBoardapprovedtheap-pointmentofTomDoppeasprincipalofAlhambraHighSchoolreplacingNerminFraserwhoresignedlastJuneafterservingtwoyearsDoppepreviouslyservedasAlhambrarsquosviceprincipalduringthe2011-2013schoolyears AsnewprincipalDoppersquosimmedi-ateattentionwillbefocusedonthenewCommonCoreStandardsandtheimpactsoncurriculumandinstructionatthehighschoolldquoThisupcomingyearwewilldevotesignificanttimeduringweeklyprofes-sionaldevelopmentaswellasonminimumstudentdaystobuildtheknowledgeofstaffaroundtheexpectationsofthestandardsthemselvesandstrategiestosuccessfullyteachthemtostudentsrdquohesaid Creatingatechnologyrichenviron-mentisanotherpriorityforthenewprin-cipalTheCommonCoreStateStandardsaredesignedtoprepareallstudentsforlifeinatechnologicalsocietyandplaceanemphasisontechnologicalproficiencyldquoWewillhaveevenmoredevicesoncampusnextyearforourstudentstouseandwewillbetrainingteachersinbestpracticesforusingtechnologyintheclassroomtoenhanceandcomplimentgoodteachingrdquoheadded SuperintendentRamiMuthsupportedtheselectionofDoppeasprincipalandbelieveshisguidanceiswhatAlhambraneedsastheschoolmovesforwardwithimprovementsinitsfacilitiesandthequality

ofprogramsldquoTomisavisionaryleaderwhosincerelyworkstobuildconsensusHeleadsbyexampleandisneverafraidtostandupforthebestinterestsofstudentsItishiscourageandhiswillingnesstobuildrelationshipsthatmakehimanoutstandingleaderfordistrictrdquosaidMuth AlhambraHighSchoolreceivedasix-yearaccreditationwithathree-yearreviewfromtheWesternAssociationofSchoolsandColleges(WASC)inthespringof2011WASCgrantsinstitutionalaccreditationafteracomprehensiveself-studyfollowedbyanon-siteevaluationoftheprogramsandservicesofthetotalinstitutionldquoPartoftheaccreditationincludedamid-termreviewwhichisaone-dayvisitbytheWASCchairthatwilltakeplacethisschoolyearSowewillcontinuetoworkonourschoolgoalswhichcenteraroundclosingtheachieve-mentgapninthgradetransitionandcol-legeandcareerreadinessTheworkwearedoingwithCommonCoreandtechnologywillbeapartofaddressingthosegoalsbutourapproachwillbemulti-facetedrdquocontin-uedDoppe AsprincipalDoppelooksforwardtobeingvisibleatmanyschoolandsport-ingeventsandwillencourageschoolspiritamonghisstaffldquoItisasharedgoalthatmyadministrationteamhastobepresentandinvolvedinextracurricularsandinthecommunityrdquoJoiningPrincipalDoppeinadministrationwillbeVicePrincipalsMichaelDeFransecoandScottDamian

aquestionandtheydiscussanddiscovertheanswersontheirownThehardpartistheyaregoingtohavetobeabletoanswerthequestionlsquowhyrsquoThesenewstandardsexpectsmorein-depthlearningofasubjectmatterasopposedtojustskimmingthesurfacerdquoshecontinued GovernorJerryBrownsignedCalifor-niarsquosnew$963billionbudgetandincludes$125billioninschooldistrictfundingtoprepareforCommonCoreStateStandardsthatmaybeusedforprofessionaldevelop-menttextbookadoptionstechnologyandsuppliesforstudents

SmarterBalancedassessmentswillbeimplementedinthe2014-15schoolyearandwillassessstudentsrsquomasteryoftheCommonCoreParentscanreviewonlinepracticetestsbygoingtowwwsmarter-balancedorgFormoreinformationonCommonCorevisitwwwcorestandardsorgOpponentsofCommonCorehavecreatedawebsitecalledTruthinAmericanEducation

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WithfundsfromtheSafeampSup-portedSchools(S3)GrantCollegeParkisstartinganexcitingnewfreshmanorientationprogramcalledLinkCrewonThursdayAugust22from10am-4pmintheCollegeParkgymTheprogramisforallincomingfreshmanandLinkCrewLeaders LinkCrewempowersincomingfreshmentogetconnectedfromdayonewithclubsotherstudentsandeachotherTrainedstudentleadersconductthefreshmanorientationprogramusinggamesandbreakoutgroupstoshareintheschoolexperienceAlsoeachfresh-manismatchedwithastudentmentorforone-on-onesupportthroughouttheyearCollegeParktrains80ndash100studentleaderseveryyearsothatasfreshmenbecomesophomorestheycanbecomestudentleadersthemselves In2012CollegeParkwasoneofthreeschoolsinMDUSDtoreceivetheSafeampSupportedSchools(S3)Grant

CollegeParkusesfundsfromthisgranttoimprovelearningandachievementbyimprovingoverallschoolclimateInagoodschoolclimatestudentsfeelsafeconnectedandsupportedAlloftheS3programsaredesignedandimplementedthroughcollaborationbetweenstudentsstaffandparents InadditiontoLink CrewcurrentS3programsatCollegeParkincludeChallenge Day -ReducesbullyingandsubstanceusebygivingstudentstoolstobecometrueagentsofchangeintheireverydaylivesoncampusandathomeAjA Project-EmpowersphotographystudentstoexamineandilluminatethethemeofrespectforoneselfandothersStudentscreatemultimediaprojectstosharetheirdiscoverieswiththecampusandcommunityatlargeComment Boxes-ProvidesawaytosafelyandanonymouslyreportcampusconcernsandquestionsAllcommentsarereadandhandledbyqualifiedschoolstaff

HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION 2013Walk-Through Registration is August 21 amp 22 from 3pm - 7pmFreshman Orientation is Friday August 23 from 10am - 12pm

First Day of School is Tuesday August 27

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COLLEGE PARKMonday August 19 freshman parent orientation at 7pm Hear a brief orientation meet Principal Paul Gengler and get a tour of the school This is a great opportunity to get your questions answered prior to walk thru In addition meet the PTSA booster groups and alumni groups

Tuesday August 20 freshman and senior walk thru 9am-1230pm

Wednesday August 21 sophomore and junior walk thru 9am-1230pm

Wednesday August 21 5pm ndash 7pm An all-grades walk-thru for those unable to make it during assigned days and times Families with students scheduled on both days can come on each day or complete walk-thru for both students on Wednesday August 21

Students must attend walk thru to get their student ID and course schedule If students are unavailable on walk thru days they must arrive early on the rst day of school to get their student ID and schedule

Thursday August 22 the freshman orientation program Link Crew 10am-4pm in the College Park gym The program is for all incoming freshman and Link Crew Leaders (junior and senior leadership mentors)

Freshman Student amp Parent BBQ from 4pm - 6pm in the College Park Quad immediately following fresh-man orientation Enjoy food meet your studentrsquos mentor amp connect with other College Park freshman parents Sponsored by Slow Hand BBQ

First day of school for students is Wednesday August 28

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IntroducingthePERFORMANCE WORKSHOPprogramnewthisfallatVil-lageCenterfortheArtsThePerformanceWorkshopfosterspeer-to-peerencourage-mentandisasupportiveenvironmentforauditionpreparationperformingoriginalmaterialinfrontofotherartistsorsimplytopracticeyourcraftSingersActorsMusi-ciansPoetsWritersinthisclassshouldcomepreparedwiththeirownmaterial(bringsheetmusicbackingtrackifaccompanimentisneeded)Ourinstructor(s)willaddressstagepresencedeliveryandoverallcreativeapproach(Age12+) Call Village Center today at 925-676-8400 to register for the PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP program which begins in September on Tuesday evenings

Also new this fall PIANO STEPS for your 35-6 year old WearenowofferingyoungerstudentsafunandinteractivewaytobeintroducedtomusictheorymusicfundamentalsandpianobasicsTheclassiscalledPIANO STEPSandisopentoallstudentsaged35-6yearsYourlittleonewillexploretheworldofmusicandpianousingtheBIGpianomatparticipantshaveablastldquosteppingrdquooutmelodiesonthefloorpianoCall Village today to register for our fall PIANO STEPS class VillageCenterfortheArtsldquoafriendlyplaceforlearningrdquo925-676-8400

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TheMartinezArtsAssociationishostingthe44thannualArtintheParkonSundayAugust18atSusanaParkinMartinezActivitiesbeginat10amandcontinuethrough5pmEachyearover50artisansandcrafterscomefromallovertheBayAreaandasfarawayasOregonandHawaiitoparticipateinthisexcitingeventArtistsrepresentawidevarietyofmediumsprovidingguests

withanarrayofoptionsAttendeescandinefrommanyfoodboothselectionsandenjoyourwineampbeergardenwhilelisteningtolivemusicprovidedbylocalmusiciansincludingsalsajazzcountryrockamprollandothergreatsounds AllproceedsbenefittheMAArsquosscholarshipfundForfulldetailscontacthttpmartinezartsorgart-in-the-park

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Make the House safe from Quake shakesBy Jim Bonato Pleasant Hill CERT Program Manager

FPHE announces grants

InmyspringarticlesIpresentedthescenarioofalargeearthquakehittingPleasantHilloutlinedaneasyFamilyDisasterPreparednessPlanandidentifiedbasicprovisionsneededforDisasterSup-plyKits(visitwwwourcommunityfocuscomandclickontheldquoColumnsrdquodropdownlisttofindpastsafetyarticles)Thismonthletrsquostakealookathowtoprepareyourhometobetterwithstandthesuddenshakingofalargeearthquake MostofthemajorearthquakeswerememberintheBayAreaconsistedofarollingshakingmotionThe1906earthquakewasaccompaniedbyviolentlateraljoltingmovementsndashtheJuandeFucaplateliterallyslidnorthwardpasttheNorthAmericanplateAllquakesdisplaceobjectswhetheritrsquosahomenotboltedtoitsfoundationorloosearticlesontableswallsandshelvesinsidethehome ItisalwaysprudenttomakesureyourhomeisboltedtoitsfoundationEquallyimportantisreducingaquakersquosshakingeffectbyinstallinghalf-inchtothree-quarter-inchplywoodwallstothestudsin

thecrawlspaceunderthehomeThesearecalledsheerpanels InthehousestoreyourheaviestitemsonlowershelvesorinthelowerkitchencabinetsRememberthosechildprooflatchessomeofusinstalledonourcabinetdoorstopreventthekidsfromopeningthemThesecanbereinstalledtopreventplatesglassesandfoodstufffromfallingtothefloorandbreaking Allwall-hungpicturesandmirrorsshouldbeattachedwithsecurityhangersTallfurnitureshouldbesecuredtowallstudstopreventthoseitemsfromtippingoverTelevisionsandstereoequipmentcanbesecuredwithindustrialvelcroThesefastenersaresecuredtothebackofthefurnitureandequipmentLoosecurioscanbemademoresecurebyaffix-ingmuseumputtytotheirbaseAlltheseinexpensiveitemscanbepurchasedatlocalhardwarestores InthegaragelooktoseethatthewaterheaterisstrappedtothestudswithplumberrsquostapeandlagboltsthegassupplylinetotheheatershouldbeflexibleCheck

TheFoundationforPleasantHillEducation(FPHE)isproudtoannouncethatinMay2013itawarded$38000ingrantstotheelevenpublicschoolsinPleasantHillSince2009FPHEhasawarded$158000totheschoolsintheCollegeParkHighSchoolfeederpatternFPHEgrantsprovideschoolswithessen-tialeducationalmaterialsandprogramsthatwouldnototherwisebeavailable FPHEgreatlyappreciatesandthanksallthe2012-2013donorsandbusinesspartnersfortheircontributionsandtheirawarenessthatstrongschoolsbenefitanentirecommunity ForconvienentdonatingFPHEisnowoneScripForthoseunfamiliarwitheScripeverytimeyoushopataneScrip

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toseethathazardousmaterialsareinwell-markedunbreakablecontainersandstoredonthebottomshelves LastlyitisalwaysprudenttohaveanABC-ratedfireextinguisherhandyinthe

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Thereareanumberofkeyfactorsmostinsurancecompaniesusetocalcu-latehowmuchyoursquollenduppayingforyourautoinsuranceWhatrsquosimportanttorememberisthatyoucancontrolmanyofthesefactorsInmanycasesthechoicesyoumakeaboutthecoverageyouwantdeterminethecostofyourpremium Belowaresixkeyfactorsthataffectyourautoinsurancepremiumsaswellassomesuggestionsforkeepingthecostsdown1 Your Coverage And Deductibles AutoinsuranceprovidersallowyoutochooseyourdeductibleanddecidewhethertoaddadditionalcoveragethatisnrsquotnecessarilyrequiredbythelawsinyourstateThespecificsofyourcoverageanddeductiblesplayamajorroleinyourmonthlypaymentTypicallychoosingahigherdeductiblemeansalowermonthlypaymentchoosingalowerdeductiblemeansahighermonthlypaymentAddi-tionalcoveragegivesyouaddedfinancialprotectiondependingontheclaimbutwillalsoaddtoyourmonthlycosts2 What You Drive BycollectingalargeamountofdatafromcustomerclaimsandanalyzingindustrysafetyreportsautoinsuranceprovidersoftendevelopvehiclesafetyratingsandofferdiscountstocustomerswhodrivesafervehiclesSomeinsur-ersincreasepremiumsforcarsmoresusceptibletodamageoccupantinjuryortheftandlowerratesforthosethatfarebetterthanthenorm2010Toyota4Run-nersforexampleratehighlyintermsofdriverprotectionandpassengerprotec-tionwhichmeansdiscountsoninsur-anceAndwhiletwo-doorHondaCivicsareoneofthecountryrsquosmostpopularvehiclestheirlower-than-averagesafetyratingsanddesirabilitytocarthievesmakethemmoreexpensivetoinsure Beforeyouheaddowntothedealer-shipdosomeresearchKnowingtheanswerstoafewsimplequestionscangoalongwayinkeepingyourrateslow3 How Often And How Far You Drive Peoplewhousetheircarforbusiness

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Coach allocco 600 Wins EarlierthisyearwewereremissnottoacknowledgeamilestoneofoneofouroldfriendsDeLaSalleheadvarsitybas-ketballcoachFrankAlloccocelebratedhis600thcareercoachingvictoryonFebruary8ThewincameastheSpartansusedtheirtrademarkdefensetodefeatLivermore64-29 The59-year-oldAlloccoisonlythetwenty-ninthboyrsquosbasketballcoachinCaliforniaprephistorytoreach600victoriesandtheninthfromtheBayAreaOverallhiscareerrecordonthatmagicalnightstoodat600-83(878)inacombined22-yearcareeratDLSandNorthgate(167wins)Congratulationscoachsteve Ward Back on the Diamond SteveWardveryfamiliartotheland-scapeatDiabloValleyCollege(DVC)forovertwodecadeshasannouncedhewillreturntothebaseballdiamondandcoachtheVikingsforanunprecedentedthirdstintin2014Some25yearsagoWardwasfirsthiredasheadbaseballcoachatDVCwhereheledtheteamfor14seasonsIn1995headdedthetitleofathleticdirectortohisresumeIn2000followingsixyearsofperforminginbothrolesheresignedfromcoachingbaseballcollegiatelyandfocusedonhissonrsquostravelteamldquoIamexcitedaboutgettingtofinishmylastfiveyearsatDVCasthebaseballcoachrdquoWardsaid Wardhas30yearsofexperiencecoachingbaseballatJCDivisionIandhighschoollevelsIn2002hewasinductedintotheCaliforniaCommunityCollegeBaseballHallofFameWardrsquosca-reerrecordis382-290-2(568)Histeamshavemadetenstateplayoffappearancesandthe1989clubwontheonlyGoldenGateConferencetitleinschoolhistoryInadditionWardfounded(in2006)andisExecutiveChairmanoftheDVCAthleticHallofFameCardinale Passes JohnCardinale47andaresidentofMartinezpassedawayafteratwo-yearbattlewithstomachcancerinMarchCardinalewasthedirectorofcommuni-cationsandmediarelationsatRacewaySonomasince1998Cardinalewasa

nativeofSanFranciscorsquosNorthBeachandagraduateofSacredHeartHighSchoolTheRacewayhonoredhimbynamingthemediacenterinhismemoryInadditionanimageofCardinalersquosfacewillbeperma-nentlyetchedinaplaquewhichresidesonthetrackrsquoswalloffameCardinalewasakind-heartedmanwhowasafriendtosomanyOurthoughtsandprayersgoouttoCardinalersquoswifeAndreaanddaughtersLaurenandEmmaPygeorge says goodbye HeadathletictrainerandteacherScottPygeorgehasannouncedthatheisleavingAlhambraafterbeingattheschoolfornearlytenyearsandwillbeheadingeasttoworkandteachatPittsburgHighSchoolPygeorgegrewupintheBayAreaandattendedChicoStateandthenwentontopursueagraduatedegreeatOldDominionUniversityinVirginiaWhileatODUScottworkedtheclinicalportionofhistrainingatnearbyNorfolkStateUniversityDeMers Earns several Elite Honors BaseballstarJoeDeMerswhojustcompletedhissophomoreyearatCollegeParkwasselectedasaFirst-TeamAll-AmericanchoicetotheLouisvilleSluggerBatCompanyrsquos2013nationalprepteamAtthesametimeDeMerswasalsonamedtheCal-HiSportsstatesophomoreldquoPlayeroftheYearrdquoandtheDVALrsquosCo-MostValuablePlayer Thetalentedshortstopandpitcherwasaperfect10-0inelevengamesstartedthispastseasonwitha100ERAhad5completegames(2shutouts)and63strikeouts(Just2walks)Attheplatehehadanimpressive373battingaveragewith2homerunsand25RBIs In2012DeMersalsohadasensa-tionalseasonandwasleagueMostValu-ablePitcherasafreshmanOverallinhisFalconcareerhenowboastsapitchingrecordof19-2witha101ERAThe6-2230-pounderwhohashit95miles-per-hourontheradargunhasreportedlygivenaverbalcommitmenttotheUniver-sityofWashingtonDavis Leaves Hawaii FormerAlhambrafootballstarTrevorDavishasrequestedandbeengranted

areleasefromhisscholarshipfromtheUniversityofHawaiiDaviswhoplayedtwoseasonsfortheWarriorshasnotin-dentifiedanewschoolasofyetalthoughreportshavesurfacedthatWisconsinTexasTechTexasStateandCalhaveshowninterestDavishauled-in17recep-tionslastseasonfor235yardsandscoredtwotouchdownsOverallhenabbed45catchesandfivetouchdownsin15careergamesforHawaiiRaciti Back on Line for spartans CollegefootballfanscanexpecttoseealotoflocalboyTravisRacitithisyearontelevisionandinprintThe6-8306poundnosetacklefromCollegeParkenjoyedanexcellent2012seasonalongwithbeingakeyelementinhelpingSanJoseState(SJSU)tofootballresurgenceTheSpar-tansenjoyedan11-2overallrecord(5-1inWesternAthleticConference)lastseasonInadditionSJSUwasthe2012MilitaryBowlchampionswiththeir29-20victoryoverBowlingGreeninWashingtonDC The2103seasonseesSJSUmovingtotheMountainWestConference(MWC)wherethecompetitionwillagainbefor-midableRacitiaruggedjuniorhasbeenselectedasaconsensus2013pre-seasonFirst-TeamAll-MWCdefensivelinemenbyamultitudeofpublicationsRacitihasalsobeennotedbymanyasoneofthetopfiveplayerstowatchforfirst-yearcoachRonCaragherrsquossquadHeisoneofsixreturningstartersondefenseIn2012Racitinotched42tackles(12forloss)and85sacks In2011RacitiwastheWACrsquosDefen-siveFreshmanoftheYearAtCollegeParkin2009RacitiwasaSecond-TeamCal-HiSportscomAll-StatepickandChroni-cleAll-MetroselectionandtheCo-MostValuablePlayeroftheDFAL TheSpartansopentheirseasononThursdayAugust29astheyhostSacra-mentoStateandtraveltoPaloAltothefollowingweektofacetraditionalrivalStanfordRacitiwillbejoinedbyMartinezresidentandAlhambragradJaredLeafatransferfromHawaiiFloethe Promoted JakeFloetheagraduateofAcalaneshasbeenpromotedtoDouble-AMont-gomeryoftheSouthernLeagueThe

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InlateJunetheMartinezRedSoxMajorGirlssoftballteamtookonPinoleHerculesfortheLittleLeagueDistrict4TournamentofChampionsofContraCostaCountytitleThegamewashostedbyClaytonValleyLittleLeagueandplayedatClaytonValleyCharterHighSchool AsthevisitingteamMartinezwastednotimeastheystruckinthefirstinningwhenBriannaWatersledoffthegamewithawalkAfterabasehitbuntbyKarennaRossellimovedhertothirdHannaRuval-cabahitasacrificeflytoscoreWatersfora1-0lead DericaBoydwasthestartingpitcherforMartinezshuttingdownthefirsttwobatterswithstrikeoutstostartAfterissu-ingawalkMartinezrsquoscatcherLaurenKinggunnedtherunnertoendanythreat InthesecondMartineztackedontwomorerunssetupbyahitfromMarissaMooreandanerroronadroppedthirdstrikethatallowedMimiVotoreachfirstbasesafelyVoandMooreputthemselvesinscoringpositiononadoublestealandSadieJamesstrokedahittobringMoorehomeTheyscoredanotherRedSoxrunwhenJamesgotintoapickleallowingVotoscoreeasilyfora3-0leadBoydagainshutdownPinoleHerculesbystriking-outtheside InthethirdMartinezscoredtwomoreasRuvalcabastrokedahomerunandKingliftedasacrificeflymakingita5-0gameInthebottomoftheinningPinole

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The Pleasant Hill Blue 8U Boys team battled the heat as well as some serious com-petition to finish in 2nd place at the All World Baseball Fire Cracker 400 Tournament on June 28-30 in Martinez The Blue team finished pool play with a 3-0-1 record good for the 2 seed in the Semi Finals There they beat The Belmont Blasters 3-2 on a walk off triple in the bottom of the 6th inning Our boys finally fell to The Delta Dawgs in the championship game The team picked up their second consecutive 2nd place finish in the Fremont 4th of July Tournament Our boys used some hot hitting superb defense and clutch pitch-ing to advance to the championship game with a 3-1 record There they met the un-beaten host team from Fremont The championship game was a real nail biter with Fremont coming out on top 5-4 Great job guys

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Coaches Coach Rich King Manager Phil Raines and Coach Steve Moore

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SonomaStateUniversity(SSU)seniorpitcherHarmenSidhuwhosetaprogramandCaliforniaCollegiateAthleticAssociation(CCAA)recordforthebestsingle-seasonearnedrunaverage(ERA)andledthenationinthatsamecategorywasnamedtherecipientofthe2013TinoMartinezAwardwhichispresentedeachyeartothemostoutstandingplayerinNCAADivisionIIbaseball SidhuisfromMartinezandattendedCollegeParkgraduatingin2008 EquivalenttofootballrsquosHeismanTrophytheprestigiousawardisnamedaftertheformerUniversityofTampaUSOlympianandMajorLeagueBaseballAll-StarTinoMartinezTinohimselfmadethecalltoSidhutopersonallycongratulatehimonwinningtheaward In13startsthisseasonSidhuwas10-1witha098ERAwith93strikeoutsin8223inningsHeallowedjust47hitsand9earnedrunsHisERAwastopsinDivisionIIandisthefirsttimeinthestoriedhistoryofSonomaStatebaseball--andtheCCAA--thatastartingpitcherhasrecordedanERAunder100MostimpressivelySidhugave-upjustfiveextrabasehits(nohomeruns)to323battershefaced Theright-handerendedhistwo-yearstintwithSSUbybreakingtheall-timerecordforlowestcareerERA(156)andlowestopponentbattingaverage(186)

Hecompileda17-2recordin25careerappearances(allstarts)In150totalinningsheallowedjust99hitsand26earnedrunswhilestriking-out161(4thall-timeforSSU) AftertheseasonSidhuwasselectedasaFirst-TeamperformerbytheCCAAand

WestRegionHealsoearnedFirst-TeamAll-AmericahonorsfromtheAmericanBaseballCoachesAssociationandtheNa-tionalCollegiateBaseballWritersAssocia-tion InadditiontohisstellarplaySidhuwasoutstandingintheclassroomaswellpostinga354GPAincommunicationsHewasnamedtothe2013DivisionIIAca-demicAll-Districtteam SonomaStatefinishedthirdintheDivisionIIWestRegionandwrapped-up2013withanoverallrecordof36-22TheSeawolvesplacedfourthinCCAAwitha24-16record SidhuspenthisfirsttwoyearsatDia-bloValleyCollegePriortothatheearnedThird-TeamAll-DVALhonorsafterhisseniorseasonatCollegeParkTheFalconsalsomadeanimpressiverunthatseasontoclaimtheNCS3A-EastBaycrownwithSidhuwinningthreeofthefourgamesenroute SidhugotsomemoregreatnewsinearlyJunewhenhewasa20th-rounddraftpick(608thoverall)oftheTampaBayRays

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tomatoes Basil and Fruit Oh MyBy Lesley Stiles

Corn Fritters

Sweet and Sour Tomatoes

Mix flour baking powder and salt in a bowl Make a well in the center and put eggs oil and milk in center Whisk together and add corn and herbs Put enough oil in a frying pan to grease well Fry the fritters a few at a time until golden on each side

Put tomatoes green onions and cilantro in a bowl and set aside Heat olive oil in a sauce pan Add cinnamon and cumin and heat until bubbly about 2 minutes Slowly add honey and rice vinegar Cook for 3 more minutes or until a little thick and gooey Pour mixture over tomatoes cilantro and green onions Season with salt and let sit for about 5 minutes before using

1frac12 cups flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon soda1 teaspoon kosher salt2 large eggs

frac34 cup milk3 tablespoons olive oil2 cups fresh corn kernels2 tablespoons each chopped parsley and chopped basil

2 pounds of assorted heirloom tomatoes seeded and cut into chunks1 bunch green onions sliced thin2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro2 tablespoons of honey

frac14 cup of seasoned rice vinegar1 tablespoon of olive oil1 teaspoon of kosher salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Ingredients

Ingredients

Directions

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MercuryhasbeenabithighbutitisthoseeveningsweliveforwhenthesungivesupthefightandthegentlesummerbreezeoffthebayrollsintoourlittlevalleymakingitoneofthefinestplacesonearthtocallhomeGetoutonthetrailsearlyandhydratelotsMangia CornFritterswithSweetandSourtomatoesisthemostpopularitemIprepareforfolksallsummerlonghandsdownAlittlebitofworkbutitwillguaranteeyouaspotatanypartyalotofsuitorsandevenseveralpropos-alsofmarriage LesleyStilesisagraduateoftheCaliforniaCulinaryAcademysus-tainablecatererandschoolgardeneducator ContactLesleyatlesleystilescomcastnetwwwlesleystilesblog-spotcomandvisithernewwebsitewwwlesleystilesfoodscom

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81 - Fit For Life Senior Aerobics 9-10amTuesThursEnergy-inspiringmusictostartyourdayoffrightlowimpacteasydancemovesforagoodcardiowork-outYoursquollhavelotsoffunwhileyouareburningcaloriesMuscleconditioningandstretchingarepartoftheprogramAppropriateforalllevelsInstructorTariNicholson8classes$35$30(member)or8-classpunchcard$40Noclasson8688

813 - So You Want to Write a Book 2pmApanelofblockbusterlocalauthorswilldiscusstheirwritingandpublishingexperiencesQampAsessionfollowsTheau-thorswillbeBarbaraBentley(A Dance with the Devil A True Story of Marriage to a Psychopath)JonCory (A Plague of Scoundrels)AlfredJGarrette(The Saint of Florenville A Love Story)andJudithMarshall (Husbands May Come amp Go but Friends are Forever)FreePHSCChateauHall

815 - Basic Computer amp You 130-3pm ThursdaysThisisahands-onexperi-encewhereyouwilllearnthebasiccomputerfunctionssuchashowtoturnonthecomputerlogonnavigatewithamouseandfindsoftwareapplicationsInstructorWalterSanchezPHSeniorCenterComputerLab3classes$45$40(member)

830 - Just the Facts Regarding Skin Cancer 1pmThoroughskincancerpresen-tationincludesadviceonpreventionearlydetectionamptreatmentoptionsThiseducationaltalkwillhighlighttheABCDErsquosofskincancerbasalcellsquamouscellandmelanomaRefreshmentsampsunscreenprovidedPresenterShannyBaughmanMDSponsoredbyCASkinampMelanomaCenterDiabloValleyOn-cologyandHospiceoftheEastBayCalltoreserveyourspotFreeforallages

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82 - CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) 10am- 1230pm Donrsquot be ScaredhellipBe PreparedWeareofferingafree2-hourpersonalemergencypreparednessclasspresentedbytheCERTteamLearnhowtobereadywhenamajordisasterstrikesTopicscoveredwillincludewhatbasicneces-sarysuppliesandequipmentyoushouldhaveandwhatplansyoushouldmaketoensureyouarereadytomeetthischallengingtimeCalltoregister(925)370-8770EveryoneiswelcomeNoteTherewillbeafreedrawing(emergencypreparationkitvaluedat$100)forthosewhoattendthisim-portantandinformativeseminarDrawingwillbeheldaftertheseminaryoumustbepresenttowin

811 - Pancake Breakfast 8-1100amThisdeliciousbreakfastincludespan-cakesortoastsausageeggs(howyoulikethem)orangejuiceandcoffeeEveryoneiswelcomeCostis$350foradultsand$2forchildren10yearsandunderHandmadecraftsperfectforgiftswillbeonsaleduringthebreakfast

Coming soonhellipcall the center for more informationbullCatchYourself-MaintainYourIndependenceFridaysSeptember6ndash272013bullCoroDrsquoAmiciConcertSundaySeptember152013bullVagabondPlayerspresentldquoWagonWheelsrdquoFridaySeptember272013

Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu in October AretheGalaacutepagosIslandsandMachuPicchuonyourbucketlistJointheMartinezSeniorCenterforthetripofalifetimetoEcuadorGalapagosIslandsandPeruTripDatesOctober1-122013TourHighlights5Day4NightGalapagosIslandsCruiseaboardtheLegendExploretheSacredValleyoftheIncasstayovernightinMachuPicchuandtourCuzcoandthenearbyruinsLandandCruisePack-ageTourIncludesAllmealstransfersandexcursionsonboardcruiseroundtriptrainticketsonVistadomeTrainalltransfersandsightseeingasoutlinedintheitineraryairporttransferstoSanFranciscoAirportairfarefromSFOtoGuayaquilreturningfromLimatoSFOallinternalflightsCost$7794perpersondoubleoccupancyCallthecenterat(925)370-8770foradetaileditineraryTherearejustafewspacesleftifyouwouldliketogocalltoday

Help a Child to Read

Community service Day

Helpachildlearntoreadbyvolunteer-ingforthePleasantHillEducationInitiative(PHEI)ReadingReadiness programbegin-ningthisfall The ReadingReadiness programwilltargetstudentsingradesK-2ateachele-mentaryschoolinPleasantHill Volunteerswillbematchedwithyoungreadersandwillworkone-on-onewithstudentsunderateacherrsquosguidancetoimprovetheirread-ingskillsandgivethemtheconfidencetheyneedtothriveintheclassroomThereisnopreviousexperiencenecessarytovolunteer

justacommitmentofonehouraweektomakeadifference VolunteerswillneedtobefingerprintedandTBtested ThePHEIisalsointerestedinpartner-ingwithbusinessesandcivicandreligiousgroupsthatarewillingtocreateReadingReadinessteamstohelpoutintheclass-room ForadditionalinformationortohelpoutwiththisprogrampleasegotothePHEIrsquoswebpageandclickonldquoSignupasaVolunteerNowrdquo httpwwwcipleasant-hillcausphei

Volunteerandprojectregistrationisnowopenforthe9thannualCommunityServiceDayonSaturdaySeptember28thChurchesschoolsneighborhoodsbusinessesfindaprojectandregisteritonthecitywebsiteatwwwpleasant-hillnetCSD Senior Residents ndash Do you need help at home with yard workTheSeniorCenterandPHCivicActionCommissionareexploringthepossibilityofas-sistingseniorsattheirresidenceswhoareinneedofyardworkandotheroutdoorchoresIfyouareinterestedinreceivingassistancefromCommunityServiceDayvolunteersorhaveanyquestionsaboutthisprojectpleasecallDanaat798-8788oremailheratdkriderpleasanthillreccom FormoreinformationcontactMartinNelisatmneliscipleasant-hillcausorcall(925)671-5229

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Recreation and Park updatesMake a Difference BerecognizedinourcommunitywithyourgeneroussupportofournewSeniorCenterTeenCenterCommuni-tyCenterandPleasantOaksParkHelpusmeetourgoaltocompletethefinaltouchesforallfourofournewPleasantHillRecreationvenuesWestillneedfurniturefixturesandequipmentWall Dedication ($500+) Withyourgenerousdonationyourdesignatednamewillbeetchedonabeautifulclearslatewithinthecapitalcampaigndedicationwallslocatedin

thePleasantHillSeniorCenterTeenCenterandCommunityCenterCon-tactourofficetosecureyourspecialplaceRoom Dedication Opportuni-ties ($5000+) HonorandrecognizeyourfamilyalovedoneabusinessororganizationformanyyearstocomebynamingaroominoneormoreofournewPleasantHillRecreationcentersSpecialsignagewillcommemorateyourgenerouscontribu-tionandyourexceptionalcommitmenttoourcommunityContactouroffice

todiscussroom-namingopportunitiesavailableineachcenteradditional Donation Opportu-nities OpportunitiessuchasdesignateddonationspledgesandbequestsarealsowelcomecontributionsAnydonationover$500willberecognizedwithyournameonourdedicationwallslocatedinallthreebuildingsTogetyournamededicationetchedinrecognitionthisyearthedeadlineisOctober102013Formoreinformationonthebondproj-ectsanddonationopportunitiesvisitwwwpleasanthillreccomCome Play With us this Fall ThePleasantHillRecreationampParkDistrictrsquosFallSpotlightisheadedtomailboxesonAugust15Checkoutallnewclassesactivitiesandeventsgoing

onthisfallinPleasantHillFromtod-dlerstoteenstoseniorstheSpotlightisyourguidetofunthisfallRegisterearlyforclassesandactivitiesearlytosecureyourspotFormoreinformationoneverythingPHRPDhastooffervisitwwwpleasanthillreccomteen Center Open HouseAugust 21 from 230pm to 5pm InterestedintheTeenCenterbutnotsurewhatithastoofferComecheckitoutMeetthestaffcheckoutthegamesandactivitiesseeclassdem-onstrationsandenterourprizedrawingSign-upsforclassesandactivitieswillalsobeavailableThenewTeenCenterislocatedinthePleasantHillParkat147GregoryLaneFormoreinforma-tiononthiseventcall(925)691-5645orvisitwwwphteenscenecom

PaID aDVERtORIaL

Teen council members from left to right Meredith Fore Allie Naccara Emily Adamson and Maddie Shultz

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FALCON FOUNDATION

College Parkrsquos Class of 1963 Reunion

Join Us At the Malt Shoppe

Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17 600 to 1000

Catered by Outback Steakhouse

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Join us for dinner catered by Outback Steakhouse at the Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17th from 6pm ndash 10pm

Music of the Doo Wop Bands of the 50rsquos and 60rsquosAfter party will be at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center from 10pm - 1am

Sunday Picnic at the Martinez Waterfront from 11am - 3pmFor more information please contact Jerry Pollard

3129 Sonoma Valley Drive Fairfield Ca 945349168135401 bull jerrypollardyahoocom

The class of 1983 is celebrating 30 years and we want to celebrate with the classes of 1982 amp 1984

Join us for a catered picnic at Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek Bring your family Sunday September 29th from 1100 am ndash 600 pm

For more information and to RSVP contact Corrin Grube Canale at ccanalecomcastnet or

Danielle Pratt Dearborn at thedearbornscomcastnet

30 YEARREUNION

Class of 83rsquo

50 YEARREUNION

Class of 63rsquo

The class of 1963 is celebrating 50 years Join us at the Malt Shoppe

HALL OFFAME

BANQUET

7th Annual

CPHS Annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction CeremonyPlease join us in honoring our Athletic Alumni on Saturday August 24th 2013at St Andrews Community Center bull 1601 Mary Dr Pleasant Hill CA 94523

No Host Bar at 500PM Dinner at 630

Catered By Outback Steakhouse Pleasant Hill CA Cost of Event $5000 per person Reservations needed - Must reserve by Aug10th Tickets at door only if seating is available for $7000 Send checks to HOF Falcon Foundation co Barbara Lannum 109 Woodview Ct Martinez CA 94553

TEAMS TO BE HONOREDGymnastics 1968 - 69 - 70

HONOREEMike Huff 1978

ATHLETES TO BE HONOREDDan Stoll 1991 Cross Country and Track

Alison Suto 1988 Tennis-Basketball-SoftballDustin Torrez 1994 Football-BaseballCasey Torrez 1994 Football-Baseball

Contact Jerry Pollard CPHS Hall of Fame Committee E-mail for more info jerrypollardyahoocom bull 916-813-5401

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same as it Ever WasBy Suzie Billingsley

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ningthroughthesprinklersGoinguptoDinosaurHillbehindmystreetwasalwaysanadventureoffortbuildingandexploring MycousinsandIputplastichorseheadsonthehandlebarsofourbikesinhonorofRoyRogersampDaleEvansWenamedourbikesaftertheirhorsesTrig-gerandButtermilkMybackyardhadalargestoragebuildingwecalledThePon-derosabecausewelovedtheTVshowldquoBonanzardquoandanythingwithawesterntheme WhenIwassevenmybestfriendonthestreetandIwereinseparableSheisthesisterofactorTomHanksWeplayedwithourdogsBarbiedollsandboardgamesanddancedtoAmericanBandstandonTVShemovedawayayearlaterandwelosttouchbutwhenIfoundheronFacebooklastyearwesharedmanyfondmemoriesofourchildhoodsummersNowtherearetwootherlittlegirlsonthestreetwhoareBFFrsquosandplaytogetherallthetime InthiseraofiPhonessocialnet-workingandendlessactivitiesawayfromhomesomethinghasbeenlostButmylivingroomlooksouttowhereweplayedaschildrenandIstillseefathersteach-ingtheirkidstoridebikesBoysandgirlsstillwalktheirdogsandplaysoftballandhopscotchItwarmsmyhearttoknowthatsometime-honoredritualsofgrow-ingupcontinueItrsquoswonderfultorealizethatthekidsonmystreetarestillcon-nectingwitheachotheroutsideinthesunshineandunderthestarrysummernightskySuzie on her horse-head handlebar bike

wwwourcommunityfocuscomPage 32 August 2013

AGameofThronesthefirstbookinGeorgeRRMartinrsquosacclaimedfantasyseriesASongofIceandFireisanengrossingnovelfilledwithpoliticalconspiracymysteryandadventureThestorybe-ginswhenEddardStarkLordofWinterfellisappointedasHandtotheKingcausinghimtomovesouthtoKingrsquosLandingthecapitalcityofWesteroswherethingsareneverastheyseemandwherepeoplewilldoanythingtofurthertheirselfishinterestsInthisatmosphereofdouble-crossingandmanipulationEddardStarkrsquoshonorandgoodintentionsputhimatoddswithmuchofthecityrsquosinhabitantsMeanwhilethemalevolentOthersaremassingbeyondtheWallthatprotectsWesterosfromtheterrorsofthefarnorthandbeyondtheNar-rowSeaDaenerysTargaryendaugh-teroftheoverthrownKingAerysismarriedtotheleaderoftheDothrakiawarlikepeopleaspaymentforanarmyforherbrother ThisnovelisnotasimplevillageboyvsgreatevilfantasybookItisacomplexstorywhereyouareneversurewhotherealvillainisandwhereenemiescanturnintoalliesandviceversaAlongwithitsintricateplotandbelievablecharactersMartinrsquosprose

isoneofthebookrsquosbiggeststrengthsasitisveryeffec-tiveatconveyingtensionandmakingyoufeellikeyoursquoreinthemiddleoftheactionCourtdealingsandroyalpoliticsareasexcitingasadeadlybattle(ofwhichtherearenumer-ous)Inadditiontheworldof

AGameofThronescontainscharactersasvariedandrealasourownMartinshowcasesthesecharactersbywritingfromtheperspectiveofonecharacterforeachchapterThisgivesthereadergreaterinsightintothemindofeachmajorcharacterandrevealsthemotiva-tionsbehindeachcharacterrsquosactionsMartinrsquosgeniusliesinhisabilitytomakeussympathizewiththevilestcreatureandtoquestionthemotivesofthemosthonorableknight AGameofThronesreallyisaone-of-a-kindbookbecauseofthemulti-facetedcharactersgreatproseandun-predictabilityofthestorySomeofyoumayhaveseentheHBOseriesbasedonthebooksandtrustmealthoughtheshowisgreatthebooksarebetterandifyoulikeoneyoursquollprobablyliketheother(ForpeoplewhohavealreadyreadASongofIceandFirecheckoutTheWheelofTimeseriesforanothergreatepicfantasyseries) Suggestedforages15andup

to Read or Not to Read By Zane Dundon Senior De La Salle HS

Meet a teen Illusionist Itrsquosunusualtomeetateenagemagi-cianbuttohaveonelivinginyourowncommunityisallthemoremagicalCollegeParkfreshmanJackDuganwhogoesbythestagenameJackAlexanderhadoneofthebiggestshowsofhisca-reerlastmonthattheUn-ScriptedThea-treinSanFranciscoTheFocussatdownwithJackanddiscussedhispenchantforillusionCFWhatattractedyoutomagicJDMagichasalwaysinterestedmebe-causeitissomethingthatamazespeopleanditallowsmetobecreativeandbringasenseofwondertoalmostanybodyAllofasuddenIhadthisskillthatnoneofmyotherfriendshadBecauseofthisIwasabletostandoutanddothingsthatmostotherkidsdonrsquotgettodoCF WhoisldquoJackAlexanderrdquoJDThepersonaIhaveonstagebasi-callyanenlargedversionofmyselfWhilemanymagicianschoosetocreatecharactersonstageothersarejustabig-gerversionofthemselvesIttakesaverylongtimetofindoutwhoyouareasaperformerandIamstilltryingtofigurethatoutformyselfCF AreyoualdquomagicianrdquoorldquoillusionistrdquoJD AnillusionistIllusionistsarestillmagiciansbuttheyareknownforperformingwithbigpropsUsuallymostyoungmagiciansperformsleightofhandmagicorcloseupmagicbutIalwayshadapassionforperformingil-lusionsIstartedperformingillusionsatage11andhavenotlookedbackCFHowdidyoulandtheUn-ScriptedTheatergigJD Iwasontourwithashowcalled

PuppetsofImpulsethatranthroughAprilandoneofourstopswastheUn-ScriptedTheaterOneoftheownersClayRobesonwantedmetoheadlinethereandsoIdidIhaveperformedatmanytheatersallacrosstheBayAreaandIhopetoonedayhavemyownfullshowinLasVegasCFWheredoyouseeyourselfin10yearsJDDoingmagicfull-timeeithertouringorplayingatonevenueforanextendedperiodoftimeIwillkeepworkinguntilmagicbecomesmyfull-timeprofessionIwillspendhoursadayworkingonmyshowbecausewithrepetitioncomesagreatendproductIamlookingtoputamodernspinonthisclassicart JackrsquosmomKimsaidldquoWeareveryproudofhimheshowssuchconfidenceHersquosalwaysshowingusnewthingsHehassuchadrivetosucceedandIadmirethatrdquo ForinquiriesaboutshowsemailJackatjackalexandermagicgmailcomYoucanwatchhimonYouTubebysearchingldquoJackAlexanderTeenMagi-cianrdquo

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 33

How Often should I Change my Oil

By the Haginrsquos Staff

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Howoftenshouldtheoilbechangedinyourvehiclersquosenginendash3000miles5000miles15000milesManufacturershaverecommendedserviceintervalsthatrangefrom3000to15000milesSomemanufacturersuseanoillifesystemthatdisplaysldquooilliferemainingrdquoWebelieveinfol-lowingthemanufacturerrecommen-dationsasaguidelinebutalsouseourownexperiencewhenrecommendingserviceintervalsWeareseeingahigh-ernumberofvehicleenginesrunninglowonoiloutofoilorwithoilsludgefromtheseextendedserviceintervals RunninganenginelowonoiloroutofoilmaynotresultinimmediatedamagebutitwillshortenthelifeoftheengineHowmuchitwillshortenthelifeishardtodeterminebecauseofthevariablesinvolvedDependingonwhereyouhaveyouroilchanged

theymayormaynotchecktheoillevelbeforeperformingtheoilchangeAtHaginrsquosautomotivewechecktheoillevelbeforeandafterperformingev-eryoilchangeIfyouroilislowbeforewestartyouroilchangewewillmakeanoteofitonyourrepairorderandrecommendmonitoringoilconsump-tionAlsowebelieveinperformingapreventativemaintenanceinspectionevery3monthsTheCarCareCouncilstillrecommendschangingtheoilandfilterevery3000milesformaximumenginelifeTheCarCareCouncilalsorecommendsperformingamulti-pointinspectionevery3monthsor3000miles FormoreinformationontheCarCareCouncilvehiclemaintenanceguidevisittheirwebsitehttpwwwnxtbookcomnxtbooksmercurycar-careguide

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SupportacausethatprovidesahealthfulqualityoflifeforusallAt-tendtheMuirHeritageLandTrustrsquosFreshAireAffaireGalaOurmuch-anticipatedfundraiserisaneleganteveningunderthestarsinthepearorchardsofJohnMuirrsquosVictorianes-tatewithMasterofCeremoniesDougMcConnellhostofPublicTelevisionrsquosOpenRoadcelebrityguestsandhun-dredsofLandTrustsupportersTo-getherwersquollenjoyspecialtycocktailsandappetizersagourmetdinnerex-travaganzabeautifulmusicbyBobAthaydeandFriendsandliveauc-tionexcitementwithAuctioneerJohnPereira TakeyoursupporttothenextlevelwithanexclusiveVIPpackagewhichincludesatourofJohnMuirrsquosmansionwithDougMcConnellandSuperin-tendentofNationalParkServiceTomLeathermanalongwithpremierpark-ingcocktailsandhorsdrsquooeuvres Since1989TheMuirHeritageLandTrusthasworkedtopreserve

openspacethroughoutContraCostaCountyWithpublicsupporttheLandTrusthaspermanentlyprotectedthou-sandsofacresAlongwithsavinglandweprovidemulti-usehikingtrailsforpublicrecreationonsuchpropertiesasFernandezRanchAcalanesRidgeSkyDutraampGustinRanchThesenaturalareasserveasahometoendangeredwildlifefacilitatehealthywatershedsandareusedbythecommunityasasourceofexerciseandescapefromthehustleandbustleofcityandsuburbanlife DespitethesuccessoftheMuirHeritageLandTrustthereisstillalongroadaheadWillyousupportusinpro-tectingourlocalwildlandsIfsojoinusatourupcomingannualgalaTheFreshAireAffairetoshowsupportforyourland Purchaseyourticketstodayorbe-comeasponsorbycalling(925)228-5640orgoingonlineatwwwmuirher-itagelandtrustorgfreshaireaffairehtm

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TheContraCostaHumaneSocietyoffersthesetipsforpreventingheatstrokedehydrationandshallowbreathinginpets1) KeepbowlsofwateraccessiblethroughoutthehouseandyardChoosebowlsthatarenotheatconducivesuchasplastic2)UNDERNOCIRCUMANSTANCESshouldyouleaveyouranimalinacarTemperaturesinsidetakelessthanfiveminutestoreachalethal150degreesormorewhetherornotthewindowsarecracked3)ProvideshelterConsideraninsulateddoghouseorshadystructure4)KeepanimalscalmExerciseinhottemperaturescanelevatetheriskofheatstrokeanddehydration5)ClosehouseblindsdrapesandwindowsFOR DOGSDogscannotcoolthemselvesbysweatingTheirsweatglandsareintheirnoseandonthepadsoftheirfeetandpantingisnotenough1)Setupachildrsquospoolorpurchaseabedthatcontainswateroragel-likematerialthatkeepsitcool2)CheckpavementbeforewalkingdogsIfitrsquostoohotitandcanburnthepadsoftheirfeetConsiderputtingkidrsquosnon-slipsocksontheirfeetandlimitwalkstoearlymorningorcoolereveninghours3)Protectshort-haireddogswithpetsunscreenwhereitcanrsquotbelickedoffandmakesureitissafetoingest4)Dog-coolingproductscanbefoundontheInternetFOR CATSCatsgetwarmestontheirbelliespadsoftheirpawsarmpitsoutsidetheirearsandchins1) CreateacoolandquietretreatandlineitwithaterryclothorcottontowelAcoldpackinsideasockunderthebeddingdamptowelsorafrozenplasticmilkjugworkaswell2)BrushyourcatdailyMattedfurdoesnotallowairflowandcanraiseacatrsquostemperatureSymptomsofheatstrokeanddehydrationincludeagitationpantingheavilyvomitingandstag-geringIfyounoticethesesymptomsorsuspecttroublecontactyourvetrsquosofficeimmediatelyFormoreinformationaboutContraCostaHumaneSocietyvisitwwwcchumaneorgFacebookorcallusat925-279-2247

Keeping Pets Cool

You scream I scream

Lakes amp Beaches

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Coldstone Creamery60CrescentDrPleasantHillserveseverythingfromuniqueicecreamcreationstosmoothiescakesandshakesEnjoyfrozenyogurtHotforCookieandevenSinlessSmoothies

CREAM 2399TelegraphAveBerkeley(CREAMstandsforCookiesRuleEverythingAroundMe)ThespecialtyatthistinyshoplocatedneartheCalcampusis$2icecreamsandwichesmadewithfreshbakedcookiesVeganandglutenfreeitemsalsoavailableACREAMiscomingsoontoNorthMainStreetinWalnutCreek

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Community announcementsBark For LifeDogloversareinvitedtoldquotakeabiteoutofcancerrdquoatthethirdannualBarkforLifeofPleasantHillThiscancer-fightingfundraiserwillbeheld9am - noon Sat August 3atthePHCityHallgazeboparkDogsareimportantcaregiversformanycancerpatientsandthisisawaytohonorthemwhileraisingmoneyfortheAmericanCancerSocietyAttheBarkpeoplewalktheirdogsonaleasharoundasmalltrackwhilespecialeventsareheldfordogsandtheirmasterswithprizesforthewinningdogsandagoodiebagforeachTheBarkForLifeisanexten-sionofthePeasantHillRelayForLifewhichwasheldonJune1and2Theeventraised$55000anddonationswillbetakenthroughAugust31Tosup-porttheBarkregisteryourdogfor$25andthensolicitdonationsfromyourdog-lovingfamilyandfriendsFormoreinformationandtoregistergotowwwrelayforlifeorgbarkpleasanthillcaOrcall925-944-4898ore-mailtolmasseoyahoocom

Kitty CornerGivecatstheirindependence Thousandsofadultandseniorcatsinourcountyneedhomesyetareoftenforgottenthis

timeofyearduetokittenseasonAdoptanadultorseniorcatandgivethemfreedomandloveKittyCornerat609GregoryLane-aContraCostaHumaneSocietyfreeroamshelterndashholdsnormalhoursSatSunandMonfrom12-3pm(orbyappointmentduringtheweekorafter-hours)ForinformationoragalleryofCCHSrsquoanimalsvisitwwwcchumaneorgorcall925-279-2247

Pleasant Hill Garden Study ClubAugust 6th 630pmatournewlo-cationFaithLutheranSocialHall50WoodsworthLnPleasantHill OpentoallinterestedingardeningGuestsalwayswelcometoprograms

ANNUAL Barbecue at Mangini Farm hosted by Louie Mangini Saturday August 10 4-8pmonPleasantHillRdnearTaylorBlvdBenefittingRodgersRanchWheatBarnRestorationLivemu-sicFoodFunampFriendsEmailrodg-ersranchyahoocomorcallAlomaat825-0506or216-5899Tickets$50per-son$90couple$20child(10-15years)

Downtown Ghost WalksEvery 4th amp 5th Friday through Octo-berA1-12hourguidedwalkingtourthroughHistoricDowntownMartinez

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Antiques Collectibles and Vintage ShowSaturday August 3 8am-4pmTheMartinezPeddlersFaireoneofthelargestantiquescollectiblesvintageandartsampcraftshowsintheareaOver150vendorsplus12storesonMainStandFerryStJohnHumphrieswillbeon-handtoappraiseyourcarry-initemfora$5donationtotheMartinezHistoricalSociety

Fridays on the MainEvery Friday thissummerMainStreetisalivewithcolorfulhotrodsclassiccarscustomtrucksmotorcyclesartsampcraftvendorsandlivemusicEnjoymusicfromlocalbandsandDJrsquosthroughoutthesummerEveryFridaythroughAugust306pm-8pmMainStMartinez

Road to Healthy Skin TourWednesday August 28 10am ndash 4pmPalosVerdesMallRiteAidParkinglotWalnutCreekAfreefullbodyskincan-cerscreeningbylicenseddermatologistsSponsorsSkinCancerFoundationand

CaliforniaSkinandMelanomaCenterFormoreinformationcall925-677-7287 Just the FactsRegarding Skin CancerFriday August 30233GregoryLanePleasantHillDermatologistDrShannyBaughmanfromAlamoOaksDerma-tologywilldiscusspreventionearlyde-tectionandtreatmentoptionsRefresh-mentsandskinscreenprovidedToregistercall925-677-7287

Walnut Creek Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos - FREEandopentothepublicThecommunity isinvitedtoattendtheAlzheimerrsquosAssociationWalktoEndAlzheimerrsquosonSaturdayOctober5at830amHeatherFarms301N SanCar-losDrive WalnutCreek WalktoEndAlzheimerrsquosisthelargestmovementtoendAlzheimerrsquosdiseaseAllproceedsprovideforcriticallyneededAlzheim-errsquossupportandeducationDonatejoinateamorstartateamat wwwalzorgwalk orbycalling 800-272-3900

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architectural Review CommissionAugust 1 15Small Community Room 5pmContact 671-5209

City CouncilAugust 19Council Chambers 730pmContact 671-5229

Civic action CommissionAugust 7Small Community Room 630pmContact 671-5229

Education CommissionAugust 28Large Community Room 7pmContact 671-5229

Planning CommissionAugust 13 27Council Chambers 730pmContact 671-5209

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City Calendar of Events

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PLEasaNt HILL CItY BuZZMayorrsquos Message

Michael G Harris OD Mayor City of Pleasant HillRodgers Ranch Pleasant Hillrsquos Historic Treasure RodgersRanchisPleas-antHillrsquosoldestlandmarkOncepartofaMexicanlandgranttheoriginal149-acrepropertywasbuiltbyDrHiramSmithin1866andsoldtoPatrickandMaryRodgersin1868 PatrickrsquosbrotherEdwardpur-chasedtheadjacent137acresaportionwasdeededtotheschooldistrictanditbecamethelocationforthefirstPleasantHillschoolBuiltin1920thePleasantHillSchoolstillstandsandhasgonethroughvariousincarnationsasthePleasantHillPoliceDepartmentOnstageTheatrePleasantHillHis-toricalSocietyandapopularmeetingplaceforthecommunity In1915RolloHoughapartnerintheLutherBurbankCompanyfoundthesoilatRodgersRanchtobethebestinthecountyandwantedtodevelopademonstrationfarmbuthisinves-torsdidnotcomethroughIn1926theranchwassoldtoJohnandMariaCalleriwhofarmedthelanduntil1937whenAliceandEarleHobartpur-chasedthepropertyAlicewasfascinat-edwithAsiancultureandincorporatedWesternandEasterndesignswhentheybuiltahousebehindtheexistingfarmhousesubsequentlyfeaturedinSunsetmagazinein1939 Theranchwassoldin1942toan

EastBaydoctorDrKahoDailyandhiswifeHelenIn1978theDailyssoldtheranchtoBobMcAdamJrwhosoldittoDavidonHomesforresiden-tialdevelopmentThePleasantHillHistoricalSocietytookactiontohavethepropertydeededtothecityasdedi-catedparklandsoitcouldbeprotectedandrestored In1987thecitycouncilapprovedtheDavidonhousingdevelopmentandrecommendeddevelopingthededi-catedparklandintoaheritageparkThepropertywaspassedtothePleas-antHillRecreationandParkDistrictandin1991theFriendsofRodgersRanch(FORR)wasformedAfteralotofresearchandhardworkthesitewaslistedontheNationalRegisterofHistoricPlaces FORRcontinuestoworktopre-serveandmaintaintheRodgersRanchHeritageCenterandraisefundstorebuildthewheatbarnwhichcouldbeusedformeetingsclassesdisplaysoflocalcraftsandartandsmallfunc-tionsTheenclosedgranarycouldbecomeanopenstagewithaninstruc-tionalgardenareabuiltbehindthebarn TheFriendsofRodgersRanchstrivestoeducatethecommunityaboutthehistoryofPleasantHillandthesurroundingareaaswellaspromotenatureandgardeningprogramforadultsandchildrenFORRislookingforvolunteerstohelpinitsongoingef-fortstopreserveandupgradeRodgersRanchandmaintainitsimportantplace

City News

inPleasantHillhistoryIfyoursquodliketojoininthisworthyeffortpleasecontactFORRatrodgersranchyahoocomor925-937-3677BecomeamemberofFORRasIdidandyoursquollbecomepart

ofPleasantHillrsquosrichhistoryanditsexcitingfuture MysincerethankstoDeniseKoroslevforprovidingtheinformationinthiscolumn

Preserving Historical and Cultural Landmarks AttheJuly1PleasantHillCityCouncilmeetingissuesrelatingtopreservinghistoricalandculturallandmarkswithinthecityofPleasantHillwerediscussedBothMayorHarrisandViceMayorWeir(aboardmemberofthePleasantHillHistoricalSociety)areinterestedinseekingthepublicrsquosinputonthesubjectofrecognizingandprotectingculturalresourcesandlandmarksinPleasantHillin-cludingthepossibleformationofaculturalcommissionRodgersRanchMangi-niFarmandtheOldSchoolHouseonOakParkBoulevardwerementionedforconservation CouncilmemberWeirreferencedtheoutcryoverthedemolitionoftheDomeTheatreandcommentedldquoThelessonIlearnedwasIthinkweneedtodoabetterjobofmakingsureweidentifyplacesfeaturesandbuildingsthataresignificanttothefolksofPleasantHillThiscommissionisagoodwaytostartthatprocessWhatMichaelandIareproposingisthatthepublichaveanopportu-nitytotelluswhattheythinkandwhatisimportanttothemrdquo CouncilmemberDurantwassympatheticandsaidldquoIabsolutelysupportustryingtodowhatwecantofacilitatepreservingthehistoryofthecitymak-ingsurethatwehaveaculturalandhistoricalresourcecommissionandwork-ingwiththeRecandParkDistrictrdquoByconsensusthecitycouncilsupportedtheideathattheplanningcommissionholdpublicworkshopsinthenearfutureandreportbacktothecouncilwithrecommendationsbasedonpublicopinionbytheendoftheyear

New Contract for Crossing guards DidyouknowtheCityofPleasantHillfundstheservicesofcrossingguardsSince1995thecityhasenteredintocontractagreementswithvariousvendorsThelastcrossingguardcontractexpiredattheconclusionofthe2012-2013schoolyearandthecityhasenteredintoanewone-yearcontractwithACMS(AllCityManagementServices)DuringtheschoolyearcrossingguardsareusedatninelocationsinPleasantHilltoensurethesafetyofchildrenwalkingtoandfromschoolThevendorcoordinatesrecruitmenttrainingselec-tionbackgroundcheckssubstitutespayrollandotherdetailsCitystaffsolicitedproposalsfromothercrossingguardservicesanditwasdeter-minedthatACMSofferedthebestrate GuardsarepresentforatotaloftwohoursinthemorningandtwohoursintheafternoonTheprojectedcostforthecrossingguardprogramis$90720forthe2013-2014fiscalandschoolyearThisisbaseduponanticipatednumberofdaysintheschoolyearandhoursrequiredforcrossingguardoperationsFundingisavailableintheTrafficSafetyFund(Fund11)DuetobudgetconstraintsMDUSDisunabletoallocatefundingtothecrossingguardprogram

4th of July 5K Recap AccordingtoAllenVinson4thofJulyCommissionPresidenttherewere528runnersregisteredforthe5Kand37kidsforthe100yarddashforatotalof566participantsOver$14000wasraisedfromtheregistrationnetproceedsandwillbedonatedtoPleasantHillschoolsasdesignatedbyeachrunnerwhentheyregistered CommissionPresidentVinsonsaidldquoIwanttothankallthemembersofthePleasantHillFourthofJulyCommissionfortheirtirelessworkthroughouttheyeartomakethisyearrsquoseventsuccessfulIalsowanttothankallofthecontributorswhofundedtheeventandallofthevolunteerswhoworkedonthe4thtomakethisoneofthehighestattendedFourthofJulyeventseverheldinPleasantHillrdquo

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MaRtINEZ CItY BuZZ

City Calendar of Events

SoonafterIwaselectedtotheMartinezCityCouncilin1996Ibeganworkingwithmyfellowcouncilmembersonlong-termsolu-tionstotherebuildingandenhancementoftheMartinezMarinaandWaterfrontEveryyearforthelastelevenyearsIhavereportedonthemarinarsquosprogressandourimmediateimprovementplansduringmyannualstateofthecityaddressUnfor-tunatelyeachandeveryyearthoseplansthatIreportonarenotachievedYearafteryearwecontinuetostruggletopulltheMartinezMarinaoutofthemudandsiltationthatisconstantlydepositedinourharbor Wehavemadesomeincrementalprogressovertheyearswiththeremovaloftheolddecrepidferrypierinstalla-tionoftwonewlaunchrampsandtheconstructionoftheplazaandsheetpileinfrontofandadjacenttotheharbormastersofficeButyearafteryearouref-fortstoworkwiththeStateDepartmentofBoatingandWaterways(DBAW)andtheprivateinvestmentsectorcontinuallycomesupshort Therootoftheproblemistwo-foldThefirstisthattheMartinezMarinawasbuiltin1960andneedstobereplacedjustlikeanywoodenstructurethathasbeensittinginsaltywaterforover50yearsTheothermajorproblemisthatthecityhasadebttothestateof$41milliononthedeterioratingmarinaThisislikehavinganoldfullydepreciatedvehiclethatneedsthousandsofdollarsofrepairs

andabankloanthatwilltakeyearstopayoff Whydowehavesuchalargedebtonamarinathatisneartheendofitsuse-fulllifeHasnrsquotthecitykeptupwithitsfinancialobligationstoDBAWHasthisimportantcityassetbeenmismanagedInshorttheMartinezMarinahasbeeninfinancialstresswithhugemaintenancecostssinceitwasfirstunderconstructioninthe1960rsquosIthasneverbeenself-sus-tainingletalonemadeaprofitfromitsoperationsandforover50yearspreviouscitycouncilshavestruggledwithfindingsolutionstothesustainabilityoftheMar-tinezMarinaandWaterfront In1964theCityofMartineztheStateLandsCommissionandtheDepart-mentofParksampRecreationDivisionofSmallCraftHarborsenteredintoaMemoofUnderstanding(MOU)tocreateaCity-StateCommitteethatwaschargedwithoverseeingthedevelopmentmain-tenanceandleasingoftheMartinezMa-rinaThiscollaborativedecision-makingbodyhasnotmetfordecadesandourre-lationshipwiththestatehasbecomeoneoflenderanddebtornotpartnerswork-ingtowardthefinancialandcommunitysuccessoftheMartinezWaterfront TothatendrepresentativesofthecityincludingthecitymanagerCouncilMemberMenesiniandmyselfrecentlymetinSacramentowithStateSenatorLoisWolkandTomiVandeBrookethedistrictdirectorforassemblymemberSusanBonillainanefforttobringalltheinterestedpartiestogethertofindsolu-tionsforthefutureofasuccessfulMarti-nezMarinaBothSenatorWolkandAs-semblyMemberBonillarsquosofficeacknowl-

Mayorrsquos MessageRob Schroder Mayor of Martinez

All City Meetings at City Hall 525 Henrietta Street Unless Otherwise Indicated For Confirmation Visit wwwcityofmartinezorg

City News

City Council MeetingAugust 7 21630-11pmContact 925-372-3500

Design Review MeetingAugust 14 283-5pmContact 925-372-3500

Planning Commission MeetingAugust 13 277-11pmContact 925-372-3500

Zoning administrator MeetingAugust 7 213-5pmContact 925-372-3500

Main street Martinez Won LastMayBenjaminMooreannounceditscommitmenttorepaint20MainStreetsacrosstheUSandCanada--aprogramtheycallldquoMainStreetMattersrdquoThecontestaskedresidentswhytheythoughttheirMainStreetwasdeservingofaprofessionalexteriorpaintjobandresidentsofthenominat-edcitieshadachancetovotefortheirtownonlineoncedailythroughJune30ItwasannouncedonJuly8thatMartinezwasoneof20townschosentohavethreeblocksofthedowntownrepaintedwithBenjaminMoorepaints ThissocialmediacontestwasbroughttotheattentionofMainStreetMartinezExecutiveDirectorLeannePetersonbyPublicWorksDirectorDaveScolaandPetersonworkedtopromotethecontestusingavarietyofoutletsincludingcreatingatwo-minuteYouTubevideotopromotethecon-testandinspirethecitizenstovoteforMartinez AttheJuly10citycouncilmeetingPetersonsaidldquoItwasasocialmediacon-testsoeveryonehadtopostandtweettospreadthenewsandMartinezdefi-nitelysteppeduptothechallengerdquoAlthoughshedoesnotknowyetwhatbuild-ingsonMainStreetwillbepaintedandinwhatcolorsshedidsayldquoWeareputtingtogetherabroad-basedcommunitycommitteetoworkwiththelocalBenjaminMooreteamandmakedeterminationsWeshouldcelebratetheheckoutofthisandmaybehaveapartyrdquo OverthenextyearMainStreetMartinezwillreceivetheassistanceofcolorconsultantslocalpaintdistributersandpaintingcontractorsallatnocosttoMarti-nezorthedowntownpropertyowners

take the Martinez Community Policing survey In2011theMartinezPoliceDepartmentintroducedtheNeighborhoodPolic-ingArea(NPA)initiativeThisapproachcallsforapoliceofficertoberesponsibleforaspecificgeographicareaofthecityknownasaneighborhoodpolicingareaorNPAThereare24NPAsYourspecificareaandpoliceofficercanbefoundonthepolicepageofthecityrsquoswebsiteundertheNPAtab Thefocusofthepolicedepartmenthasbeenoncustomerserviceanddevel-opingrelationshipsWebelievethecommunityhasthebestinsightonhowtosolveneighborhoodproblemsandweaskthatyoutakethetwelve-questionCommuni-tyPolicingSurveytoensurethatthecommunityrsquosprioritiesarereflectedinourgoalsandobjectivesTheresultswillbepresentedatpublicmeetingsuponcompletionofthesurveyperiodAdditionallypleaseencourageyourfriendsfamilyneighborssocialclubscivicclubsandmembersofyourchurchtogoonlineandcompletethissurvey ThesurveycanbeaccessedthroughSeptember16ontheCityofMartinezwebsiteFacebookpageorbygoingtohttpwwwsurveymonkeycomsMarti-nezPolice

New Home for FamilyFest AtarecentcitycouncilmeetingJayBedecarreofBayAreaFestivalsan-nouncedthefirstldquoFamilyFestrdquoinMartinezonLaborDayWeekendatWaterfrontParkThealcohol-freeeventwillbegearedforkidstwototwelveyearsoldTheeventincludestwostagesforperformancesridesbouncerskidartandfacepaintingalongwithlotsoffoodvendorsTheeventwillrunfrom10am-6pmeachdayldquoThisisjustanexampleofwhatMartinezneedsaconsistentfamilyevent--acombinationofadultactivitiesandchildrenrsquosactivitiesThepopulationofMartinezispredominantlyyoungfamilieswithchildrenandthistiesinwiththethemeofourcommunityrdquosaidCouncilmemberAnaMarieAvilaFariasFamilyFestadmissionisonly$5perpersonwithacanoffoodfortheFoodBankofContraCostaandSo-lanoor$6withoutacannedfooddonationBabiesunder24monthsandseniors65+arefree

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edgedtheurgencyoftheconditionsatthemarinaandagreedtospearheadtheseeffortsandhelpusfacilitatesolutionsTimeisourenemyandeverydaymeans

moresiltationanddeteriorationThiscouldbeourlastchancetofindandinsti-tutethere-birthoftheMartinezMarinaandWaterfrontasweknowit

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Sunday BrunchHigh Tea Bacon Bloody Maryrsquos Breakfast amp Brunch 10am-4pm

A 1-12 hour guided walking tour throughHistoric Downtown Martinez to discoverthe hidden past little known haunting

facts and tales of days-gone-byApril 26 through October 25Tours begin at 800pm$25 per person Meet at Main Street Martinez office649 Main St Suite 106For more info amp ticketswwwMainStreetMartinezorgor call (925) 228-3577 A Main Street Martinez Event

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Discover Downtown MartinezwwwMainStreetMartinezorg

Shell Oil Products USMartinez Refinery

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Sept 28 amp 29 201310am-5pm on Main St

WhatrsquosApril - Oct Downtown Ghost WalksAug 3 Vintage amp Antiques FairSept 2829 Italian Street Painting FestOct 11 Mayors Cup Golf ClassicOct 19 Zombie Brew CrawlOct 27 Halloween Trunk-or-TreatNov 23 Earlier Than The Bird

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Read My Mindcopy Book Reviews by Michael G Harris OD

ldquothe supremesrdquo (and I donrsquot mean Diana Ross) TheSupremeshavealwaysbeenoneofmyfavoritegroupsInthiscaseImeantheonesthatsitontheSupremeCourtnotthesinginggroup(AlthoughIrsquoveheardthatsomeofthoseontheCourthavemightyfinevoices)ThreerecentbestsellersaboutourhighestcourtcaughtmyeyeEachhassomethingtoofferthoseinterestedintheSupremeCourtandthosewhoserveonit JusticeSoniaSotomayoristhefirstHis-panicandthethirdwomantobeappointedtotheUnitedStatesSupremeCourtInhermemoirMyBelovedWorldSotomayortracesthehistoryofherfamilyandhermeteoricrisefromtheprojectsoftheBronxinNewYorktothehallowedhallsofWash-ingtonDCThroughsheerdeterminationshemanagedtoovercomethechallengesofjuvenilediabetesandotherobstaclestobe-comethefirstinherfamilytogotocollege ShethengoesontoabrilliantcareerinlawculminatinginherappointmenttotheSupremeCourtHermemoirconcentrates

onherimmigrantfamilyfromPuertoRicoandthetightbondshehadwithallherrelativesWhileIfoundherldquoragstorichesrdquostorystimulat-ingandheartwarmingIwasdisappointedthatthestoryendedwithherappointmenttotheSupremeCourtin2009anddidnrsquotdiscussherworkontheCourt FormerJusticeSandraDayOrsquoConnorthefirstwomanappointedtotheSupremeCourtprovidesadifferentinsightintothecourtinherbookOutofOrderStoriesfromtheHistoryoftheSupremeCourtOrsquoConnorcalledherbookOutofOrderbecauseldquoMostpeopleknowtheCourtonlyasitexistsbetweenthebangsofthegavelwhentheCourtcomestoordertohearargumentsandgiveopinionsButthestoriesoftheCourtandtheJusticesthatcomefromthelsquooutoforderrsquomomentsaddtotherichnessoftheCourtasbothabranchofourgovern-

mentandahumaninstitutionrdquo WelearnnuggetsaboutsomeoftheseminalcasestheCourtdecidedandsomeofthegiantsinitshistoryTheearlyhistoryoftheCourt

isparticularlyinterestingTheearlyJusticesactuallyldquorodethecircuitrdquoTheytraveledbyhorsebackandwagonstodifferentcitiestohearandruleoncases WhileIenjoyedsomeofthestoriesIwasdisappointedthatthebookhadonly165pagesoforiginaltextwithanappendixofTheDeclarationofIndependenceandtheConstitutionIrsquomsurethereismuchmoretotellabouttheCourtrsquoshistoryandthemanycharactersthatoccupieditschambersAndIdidnrsquotneedalmosthalfthebooktakenupwithhistoricaldocumentseasilyavailableonline MydisappointmentswiththosetwobookswereovercomebyJeffreyToobinrsquos

latestbookontheCourtTheOathTheObamaWhiteHouseandtheSupremeCourtToobinisarecognizedexpertontheCourtasyoumightknowfromhisprize-winningbookTheNineThesubstanceandcontroversythatweremissingintheSotomayorandOrsquoConnorbooksaremorethanmadeupforinthisldquonoholdsbarredrdquoaccountoftherelationshipbetweentheObamaWhiteHouseandtheRobertsrsquoCourtThetitleandtheconflictstemfromtheirveryfirstencounterwhenRobertsmangledthePresidentialOathofOfficesobadlythatObamahadtotakeitagainthenextdaytomakesurehewaslegallyPresi-dent UnderRobertsrsquoleadershiptheCourtseemstobeinaconstantbattlewiththeObamaadministrationastwodynamicleadersdifferconstantlyonsomanyconsti-tutionalissuesIfyouwanttheinsidescooponourcurrentSupremeCourtToobinrsquosbookwillprovideyouwiththought-provok-inginsightsthatwillhaveyoubeggingformore

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INGREDIENTS113lbsgroundturkeybreast2clovesgarlicfinelychopped1largeshallotor14redonionfinelychopped2tbspchoppedfreshcilantroleaves2Serranoorjalapentildeopepperseededandfinelychopped2tspgroundcumin1-2tspcayennehotsauceseveraldrops2tspgrillseasoningblendorseasonedsaltAVOCADO BUTTER12cupbutter5tbsplemonjuice2garlicclovesminced12cupmashedripeavocado

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poundbutterthatwillguaranteeajuicyburgerOtherthantherequisiteFrenchfriesagreatsidedishwiththeseburgersispiquantCilantroSlawBothrecipesgogreatwithwhitewinesfromAustraliaAussiewhitesareoftenintenseinflavorandhighinaciditysotheywillstanduptothesetwoacidichighlyflavoreddishesRecentlyIhadanAustralianMarsannefromWineThievesinLa-fayetteMarsanneisaclassicsouthernRhonewhitethatisoftenblendedwithViognierandRoussanneWhengrown

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Chao Farm is here with all of your favorite Asian produce Kolhrabi Chinese broccoli daikon malabar spinach Japanese eggplant and much more

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Ifyouhavechildrenwhoattendapub-licorcharterschoolyoumayhaveheardaboutthetransitiontothenewCommonCoreStateStandards(CCSS)TheCom-monCoreStateStandardsinitiativewasledbytwonationalorganizationsCouncilofChiefStateSchoolOfficers(CCSSO)andNationalGovernorsAssociation(NGA)inordertoeffectbroadeducationreformeffortintheUnitedStatesEducatorspost-secondaryfacultycurriculumandas-sessmentexpertsandcommunitygroupstonameafewhelpedshapetheneweduca-tionstandards TheCaliforniaStateBoardofEduca-tionadoptedtheCCSSinAugust2010andapproveditonMarch72012Since201045stateshaveadoptedthesamestandardsforEnglishLanguageArts(ELA)andMath(CaliforniahasbeenteachingtheCaliforniaContentStandardsforover10years) WhythetransitionfromCaliforniaStateStandardstoanationalsetofstand-ardsTheideaisthatthestandardsoncelearnedwillpreparestudents--regardlessoflocationorsocio-economicfactors--tobegloballycompetitiveandreadyforcollegeandcareersuccessIdeallyallstudentswillleavehighschoolwiththesamecontentknowledgeandsameskillsetsandentercollegewithouttheneedforremediationForyearsstateshavebeensettingdiffer-entstandardsandassessmentsforwhatstudentsshouldknowandbeabletodoateachgradelevelThenewstandardsareconsistentfromschooltoschoolandstatetostate CCSSisdividedintotwosectionsEnglishLanguageArtsampLiteracyinHis-torySocialStudiesScienceandTechnicalSubjectsandMathematicswhicharebro-kenupbygradelevelsCommonCoredoesnotdictatehowteachersshouldteachal-lowingformorefreedomandflexibilityintheirapproachtoteachingBecausetherearefewerstandardswithCommonCoreteacherscanfocusonteachingindepthkeyskillsandtakemoretimetoteachcoreconceptsandprocedureswellmdashandtogivestudentstheopportunitytomasterthemThestandardsaredesignedtoencour-agehigher-orderthinkingcollaboration

researchandproblemsolvingStudentswillbeexpectedtoreadmoreldquoinformationaltextrdquoaswellasclassicliterature SowhatcanyouexpecttoseethiscomingschoolyearTheMtDiabloSchoolDistrictisinPhase2ofits3-PhasetransitionintoCommonCorePlansincludeadoptingnewmathinstructionalmaterialscontinuingteachertrainingofnewELAandmathframe-workspilotingunitsofstudyandlessonplansbuildingawarenessofnewsciencestandardsandimplementingrecommendationsfromTechnologyAdvisoryCommitteeforclass-roomtechnologyenhancementamongotheritemsItwillalsobethelastyearoftheSTARtestsasthedistricttransitionstotheSmarterBalancedAssessmentsingrades3-8andgrade11Fullimplementa-tionofCCSSandassessmentsisexpectedinthe2014-2015schoolyear BecauseMtDiablohasnotyetadopt-edtextbooksthatalignwiththeCCSSitmayposeachallengeforteachersthisschoolyearMostschoolswillcontinuetousetheHoughton-MifflinlanguageartstextandworkbookswhicharenotentirelyCommonCorefriendlyValhallaPrincipalMarjiCalbecksaidldquoWehavematerialsthatweareusinginLanguageArtstobridgeandsupplementtheHoughtonMifflinandon-goingteachertrainingisbeingpro-videdrdquo TheshifttoCCSSwillincreaserigorininstructionandincludemoreexpositorywritinginmathscienceandsocialstudiesInadditionastrongeremphasiswillbeplacedontheuseoftechnologyanddigitalmediatocollaborateresearchandpresentinformationandstudentswillbeaskedmoreopen-endedquestionstoprovetheirknowledgeandexpertiseonthesubjectmatterbeingtaughtStephanieGiovanettiHiddenValleyElementarysecondgradeteachersaysldquoTeacherswillneedtocreateandfindlessonsthatmatchwiththenewCommonCoreManyofusaretakingworkshopsinthesummerthiswillhelpmebeginmytransitionrdquoGiovanettiisop-timisticthatthenewstandardswillengagelearningldquoIdofeelitaddressesdifferentlearningstylesCommonCoremakeschil-drenthinkmoreforthemselvesYoupose

Keeping up with the Common Core By Jaki Jones

New Principal at aHs By Jaki Jones

OnApril29theMartinezUnifiedSchoolDistrictBoardapprovedtheap-pointmentofTomDoppeasprincipalofAlhambraHighSchoolreplacingNerminFraserwhoresignedlastJuneafterservingtwoyearsDoppepreviouslyservedasAlhambrarsquosviceprincipalduringthe2011-2013schoolyears AsnewprincipalDoppersquosimmedi-ateattentionwillbefocusedonthenewCommonCoreStandardsandtheimpactsoncurriculumandinstructionatthehighschoolldquoThisupcomingyearwewilldevotesignificanttimeduringweeklyprofes-sionaldevelopmentaswellasonminimumstudentdaystobuildtheknowledgeofstaffaroundtheexpectationsofthestandardsthemselvesandstrategiestosuccessfullyteachthemtostudentsrdquohesaid Creatingatechnologyrichenviron-mentisanotherpriorityforthenewprin-cipalTheCommonCoreStateStandardsaredesignedtoprepareallstudentsforlifeinatechnologicalsocietyandplaceanemphasisontechnologicalproficiencyldquoWewillhaveevenmoredevicesoncampusnextyearforourstudentstouseandwewillbetrainingteachersinbestpracticesforusingtechnologyintheclassroomtoenhanceandcomplimentgoodteachingrdquoheadded SuperintendentRamiMuthsupportedtheselectionofDoppeasprincipalandbelieveshisguidanceiswhatAlhambraneedsastheschoolmovesforwardwithimprovementsinitsfacilitiesandthequality

ofprogramsldquoTomisavisionaryleaderwhosincerelyworkstobuildconsensusHeleadsbyexampleandisneverafraidtostandupforthebestinterestsofstudentsItishiscourageandhiswillingnesstobuildrelationshipsthatmakehimanoutstandingleaderfordistrictrdquosaidMuth AlhambraHighSchoolreceivedasix-yearaccreditationwithathree-yearreviewfromtheWesternAssociationofSchoolsandColleges(WASC)inthespringof2011WASCgrantsinstitutionalaccreditationafteracomprehensiveself-studyfollowedbyanon-siteevaluationoftheprogramsandservicesofthetotalinstitutionldquoPartoftheaccreditationincludedamid-termreviewwhichisaone-dayvisitbytheWASCchairthatwilltakeplacethisschoolyearSowewillcontinuetoworkonourschoolgoalswhichcenteraroundclosingtheachieve-mentgapninthgradetransitionandcol-legeandcareerreadinessTheworkwearedoingwithCommonCoreandtechnologywillbeapartofaddressingthosegoalsbutourapproachwillbemulti-facetedrdquocontin-uedDoppe AsprincipalDoppelooksforwardtobeingvisibleatmanyschoolandsport-ingeventsandwillencourageschoolspiritamonghisstaffldquoItisasharedgoalthatmyadministrationteamhastobepresentandinvolvedinextracurricularsandinthecommunityrdquoJoiningPrincipalDoppeinadministrationwillbeVicePrincipalsMichaelDeFransecoandScottDamian

aquestionandtheydiscussanddiscovertheanswersontheirownThehardpartistheyaregoingtohavetobeabletoanswerthequestionlsquowhyrsquoThesenewstandardsexpectsmorein-depthlearningofasubjectmatterasopposedtojustskimmingthesurfacerdquoshecontinued GovernorJerryBrownsignedCalifor-niarsquosnew$963billionbudgetandincludes$125billioninschooldistrictfundingtoprepareforCommonCoreStateStandardsthatmaybeusedforprofessionaldevelop-menttextbookadoptionstechnologyandsuppliesforstudents

SmarterBalancedassessmentswillbeimplementedinthe2014-15schoolyearandwillassessstudentsrsquomasteryoftheCommonCoreParentscanreviewonlinepracticetestsbygoingtowwwsmarter-balancedorgFormoreinformationonCommonCorevisitwwwcorestandardsorgOpponentsofCommonCorehavecreatedawebsitecalledTruthinAmericanEducation

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WithfundsfromtheSafeampSup-portedSchools(S3)GrantCollegeParkisstartinganexcitingnewfreshmanorientationprogramcalledLinkCrewonThursdayAugust22from10am-4pmintheCollegeParkgymTheprogramisforallincomingfreshmanandLinkCrewLeaders LinkCrewempowersincomingfreshmentogetconnectedfromdayonewithclubsotherstudentsandeachotherTrainedstudentleadersconductthefreshmanorientationprogramusinggamesandbreakoutgroupstoshareintheschoolexperienceAlsoeachfresh-manismatchedwithastudentmentorforone-on-onesupportthroughouttheyearCollegeParktrains80ndash100studentleaderseveryyearsothatasfreshmenbecomesophomorestheycanbecomestudentleadersthemselves In2012CollegeParkwasoneofthreeschoolsinMDUSDtoreceivetheSafeampSupportedSchools(S3)Grant

CollegeParkusesfundsfromthisgranttoimprovelearningandachievementbyimprovingoverallschoolclimateInagoodschoolclimatestudentsfeelsafeconnectedandsupportedAlloftheS3programsaredesignedandimplementedthroughcollaborationbetweenstudentsstaffandparents InadditiontoLink CrewcurrentS3programsatCollegeParkincludeChallenge Day -ReducesbullyingandsubstanceusebygivingstudentstoolstobecometrueagentsofchangeintheireverydaylivesoncampusandathomeAjA Project-EmpowersphotographystudentstoexamineandilluminatethethemeofrespectforoneselfandothersStudentscreatemultimediaprojectstosharetheirdiscoverieswiththecampusandcommunityatlargeComment Boxes-ProvidesawaytosafelyandanonymouslyreportcampusconcernsandquestionsAllcommentsarereadandhandledbyqualifiedschoolstaff

HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION 2013Walk-Through Registration is August 21 amp 22 from 3pm - 7pmFreshman Orientation is Friday August 23 from 10am - 12pm

First Day of School is Tuesday August 27

ALHAMBRA HIGH

COLLEGE PARKMonday August 19 freshman parent orientation at 7pm Hear a brief orientation meet Principal Paul Gengler and get a tour of the school This is a great opportunity to get your questions answered prior to walk thru In addition meet the PTSA booster groups and alumni groups

Tuesday August 20 freshman and senior walk thru 9am-1230pm

Wednesday August 21 sophomore and junior walk thru 9am-1230pm

Wednesday August 21 5pm ndash 7pm An all-grades walk-thru for those unable to make it during assigned days and times Families with students scheduled on both days can come on each day or complete walk-thru for both students on Wednesday August 21

Students must attend walk thru to get their student ID and course schedule If students are unavailable on walk thru days they must arrive early on the rst day of school to get their student ID and schedule

Thursday August 22 the freshman orientation program Link Crew 10am-4pm in the College Park gym The program is for all incoming freshman and Link Crew Leaders (junior and senior leadership mentors)

Freshman Student amp Parent BBQ from 4pm - 6pm in the College Park Quad immediately following fresh-man orientation Enjoy food meet your studentrsquos mentor amp connect with other College Park freshman parents Sponsored by Slow Hand BBQ

First day of school for students is Wednesday August 28

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Coach allocco 600 Wins EarlierthisyearwewereremissnottoacknowledgeamilestoneofoneofouroldfriendsDeLaSalleheadvarsitybas-ketballcoachFrankAlloccocelebratedhis600thcareercoachingvictoryonFebruary8ThewincameastheSpartansusedtheirtrademarkdefensetodefeatLivermore64-29 The59-year-oldAlloccoisonlythetwenty-ninthboyrsquosbasketballcoachinCaliforniaprephistorytoreach600victoriesandtheninthfromtheBayAreaOverallhiscareerrecordonthatmagicalnightstoodat600-83(878)inacombined22-yearcareeratDLSandNorthgate(167wins)Congratulationscoachsteve Ward Back on the Diamond SteveWardveryfamiliartotheland-scapeatDiabloValleyCollege(DVC)forovertwodecadeshasannouncedhewillreturntothebaseballdiamondandcoachtheVikingsforanunprecedentedthirdstintin2014Some25yearsagoWardwasfirsthiredasheadbaseballcoachatDVCwhereheledtheteamfor14seasonsIn1995headdedthetitleofathleticdirectortohisresumeIn2000followingsixyearsofperforminginbothrolesheresignedfromcoachingbaseballcollegiatelyandfocusedonhissonrsquostravelteamldquoIamexcitedaboutgettingtofinishmylastfiveyearsatDVCasthebaseballcoachrdquoWardsaid Wardhas30yearsofexperiencecoachingbaseballatJCDivisionIandhighschoollevelsIn2002hewasinductedintotheCaliforniaCommunityCollegeBaseballHallofFameWardrsquosca-reerrecordis382-290-2(568)Histeamshavemadetenstateplayoffappearancesandthe1989clubwontheonlyGoldenGateConferencetitleinschoolhistoryInadditionWardfounded(in2006)andisExecutiveChairmanoftheDVCAthleticHallofFameCardinale Passes JohnCardinale47andaresidentofMartinezpassedawayafteratwo-yearbattlewithstomachcancerinMarchCardinalewasthedirectorofcommuni-cationsandmediarelationsatRacewaySonomasince1998Cardinalewasa

nativeofSanFranciscorsquosNorthBeachandagraduateofSacredHeartHighSchoolTheRacewayhonoredhimbynamingthemediacenterinhismemoryInadditionanimageofCardinalersquosfacewillbeperma-nentlyetchedinaplaquewhichresidesonthetrackrsquoswalloffameCardinalewasakind-heartedmanwhowasafriendtosomanyOurthoughtsandprayersgoouttoCardinalersquoswifeAndreaanddaughtersLaurenandEmmaPygeorge says goodbye HeadathletictrainerandteacherScottPygeorgehasannouncedthatheisleavingAlhambraafterbeingattheschoolfornearlytenyearsandwillbeheadingeasttoworkandteachatPittsburgHighSchoolPygeorgegrewupintheBayAreaandattendedChicoStateandthenwentontopursueagraduatedegreeatOldDominionUniversityinVirginiaWhileatODUScottworkedtheclinicalportionofhistrainingatnearbyNorfolkStateUniversityDeMers Earns several Elite Honors BaseballstarJoeDeMerswhojustcompletedhissophomoreyearatCollegeParkwasselectedasaFirst-TeamAll-AmericanchoicetotheLouisvilleSluggerBatCompanyrsquos2013nationalprepteamAtthesametimeDeMerswasalsonamedtheCal-HiSportsstatesophomoreldquoPlayeroftheYearrdquoandtheDVALrsquosCo-MostValuablePlayer Thetalentedshortstopandpitcherwasaperfect10-0inelevengamesstartedthispastseasonwitha100ERAhad5completegames(2shutouts)and63strikeouts(Just2walks)Attheplatehehadanimpressive373battingaveragewith2homerunsand25RBIs In2012DeMersalsohadasensa-tionalseasonandwasleagueMostValu-ablePitcherasafreshmanOverallinhisFalconcareerhenowboastsapitchingrecordof19-2witha101ERAThe6-2230-pounderwhohashit95miles-per-hourontheradargunhasreportedlygivenaverbalcommitmenttotheUniver-sityofWashingtonDavis Leaves Hawaii FormerAlhambrafootballstarTrevorDavishasrequestedandbeengranted

areleasefromhisscholarshipfromtheUniversityofHawaiiDaviswhoplayedtwoseasonsfortheWarriorshasnotin-dentifiedanewschoolasofyetalthoughreportshavesurfacedthatWisconsinTexasTechTexasStateandCalhaveshowninterestDavishauled-in17recep-tionslastseasonfor235yardsandscoredtwotouchdownsOverallhenabbed45catchesandfivetouchdownsin15careergamesforHawaiiRaciti Back on Line for spartans CollegefootballfanscanexpecttoseealotoflocalboyTravisRacitithisyearontelevisionandinprintThe6-8306poundnosetacklefromCollegeParkenjoyedanexcellent2012seasonalongwithbeingakeyelementinhelpingSanJoseState(SJSU)tofootballresurgenceTheSpar-tansenjoyedan11-2overallrecord(5-1inWesternAthleticConference)lastseasonInadditionSJSUwasthe2012MilitaryBowlchampionswiththeir29-20victoryoverBowlingGreeninWashingtonDC The2103seasonseesSJSUmovingtotheMountainWestConference(MWC)wherethecompetitionwillagainbefor-midableRacitiaruggedjuniorhasbeenselectedasaconsensus2013pre-seasonFirst-TeamAll-MWCdefensivelinemenbyamultitudeofpublicationsRacitihasalsobeennotedbymanyasoneofthetopfiveplayerstowatchforfirst-yearcoachRonCaragherrsquossquadHeisoneofsixreturningstartersondefenseIn2012Racitinotched42tackles(12forloss)and85sacks In2011RacitiwastheWACrsquosDefen-siveFreshmanoftheYearAtCollegeParkin2009RacitiwasaSecond-TeamCal-HiSportscomAll-StatepickandChroni-cleAll-MetroselectionandtheCo-MostValuablePlayeroftheDFAL TheSpartansopentheirseasononThursdayAugust29astheyhostSacra-mentoStateandtraveltoPaloAltothefollowingweektofacetraditionalrivalStanfordRacitiwillbejoinedbyMartinezresidentandAlhambragradJaredLeafatransferfromHawaiiFloethe Promoted JakeFloetheagraduateofAcalaneshasbeenpromotedtoDouble-AMont-gomeryoftheSouthernLeagueThe

BiscuitsareanaffiliateoftheTampaBayRaysFlothestarted2013atCharlotte(High-A)oftheFloridaStateLeagueThereheposteda4-3recordwithanERAof356in10gamesThe24-year-oldattendedbothFresnoStateandCal-StateFullertonwherehewas10-5duringhiscollegiatecareerThe2012seasonsawtheMartinezresidenthaveabanneryearwitha10-3recordatBowlingGreenin24games(allstarts)Lisa Ward glides through Water MartinezrsquosLisaWardwontwogoldmedalsonJune1asshewonboththeoneandtwo-miledistanceracesatthe31st-AnnualLakeBerryessaDavisAquaticMastersOpenWaterSwimracesWardhasalsoseenasuccessfulstarttothe2013seasonwithherteamtheWalnutCreekMasterswheresheswimsinthe45-49year-oldagegroupandhasplacedinthetop-threein21races

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InlateJunetheMartinezRedSoxMajorGirlssoftballteamtookonPinoleHerculesfortheLittleLeagueDistrict4TournamentofChampionsofContraCostaCountytitleThegamewashostedbyClaytonValleyLittleLeagueandplayedatClaytonValleyCharterHighSchool AsthevisitingteamMartinezwastednotimeastheystruckinthefirstinningwhenBriannaWatersledoffthegamewithawalkAfterabasehitbuntbyKarennaRossellimovedhertothirdHannaRuval-cabahitasacrificeflytoscoreWatersfora1-0lead DericaBoydwasthestartingpitcherforMartinezshuttingdownthefirsttwobatterswithstrikeoutstostartAfterissu-ingawalkMartinezrsquoscatcherLaurenKinggunnedtherunnertoendanythreat InthesecondMartineztackedontwomorerunssetupbyahitfromMarissaMooreandanerroronadroppedthirdstrikethatallowedMimiVotoreachfirstbasesafelyVoandMooreputthemselvesinscoringpositiononadoublestealandSadieJamesstrokedahittobringMoorehomeTheyscoredanotherRedSoxrunwhenJamesgotintoapickleallowingVotoscoreeasilyfora3-0leadBoydagainshutdownPinoleHerculesbystriking-outtheside InthethirdMartinezscoredtwomoreasRuvalcabastrokedahomerunandKingliftedasacrificeflymakingita5-0gameInthebottomoftheinningPinole

HerculesstruckbackscoringtworunsaftergettingahitandwalkwithtwooutsBoydfinallygotthethirdoutwithamuchneededldquoKrdquo ThefourthinningwentquicklyforbothsidesbutinthefifthBoydissuedablastoffherbatdrivingtheballdeeptotherightcenter210rsquosignforahomerunInthebottomoftheframetheRedSoxshutdownPinoleHerculeswithaneasy1-2-3inning InthesixththewheelsfelloffthePinoleHerculeswagonwhentheyallowedsixrunstoscorewithtwooutsHitsandwalksweretheirworstenemiesallowingMartineztobataroundfora12-2lead Martinezusedtheirsuperiorpitch-ingandsoliddefensetosecurethevictoryBoydhadastellargameallowingjusttwohitszeroearnedrunsandtwowalksandtheynotched12strikeouts BehindtheirincrediblemanagerPhilRainesandcoachesRichKingandSteveMooretheMartinezRedSoxisthefirstteaminthehistoryoftheMartinezLittleLeagueMajorGirlstogoundefeatedallseasontowinthechampionshipDowntwoplayersduetoinjuries-AleijaLewisrsquolegandJuliaParksrsquobrokenthumb-theyovercameadversitygelledasateamandplayedlikesisterstowinitall TheteamstayedtogethertoplayintheAll-StarsrepresentingMartinezandislookingforatriptotheLittleLeagueWorldSerieslaterthissummer

The Pleasant Hill Blue 8U Boys team battled the heat as well as some serious com-petition to finish in 2nd place at the All World Baseball Fire Cracker 400 Tournament on June 28-30 in Martinez The Blue team finished pool play with a 3-0-1 record good for the 2 seed in the Semi Finals There they beat The Belmont Blasters 3-2 on a walk off triple in the bottom of the 6th inning Our boys finally fell to The Delta Dawgs in the championship game The team picked up their second consecutive 2nd place finish in the Fremont 4th of July Tournament Our boys used some hot hitting superb defense and clutch pitch-ing to advance to the championship game with a 3-1 record There they met the un-beaten host team from Fremont The championship game was a real nail biter with Fremont coming out on top 5-4 Great job guys

Top Logan Wortman Hunter Rosa Caden Barger Luke Brooks Jake Davis Nate Hufford Bottom Peter De Wit Sami Hieta Danny Woelfel Jeremy Cressio Robert Aivazian and Garrett Mooar Photo by Mike Cressio

L to R Karenna Rosselli Nicole Nelson Hanna Ruvalcaba Sienna Dobson Brianna Waters Lauren King Julia Parks Sadie James Aleija Lewis Marissa Moore Mimi Vo and Derica Boyd

Coaches Coach Rich King Manager Phil Raines and Coach Steve Moore

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sidhu Drafted by tampa By Chuck Nan

SonomaStateUniversity(SSU)seniorpitcherHarmenSidhuwhosetaprogramandCaliforniaCollegiateAthleticAssociation(CCAA)recordforthebestsingle-seasonearnedrunaverage(ERA)andledthenationinthatsamecategorywasnamedtherecipientofthe2013TinoMartinezAwardwhichispresentedeachyeartothemostoutstandingplayerinNCAADivisionIIbaseball SidhuisfromMartinezandattendedCollegeParkgraduatingin2008 EquivalenttofootballrsquosHeismanTrophytheprestigiousawardisnamedaftertheformerUniversityofTampaUSOlympianandMajorLeagueBaseballAll-StarTinoMartinezTinohimselfmadethecalltoSidhutopersonallycongratulatehimonwinningtheaward In13startsthisseasonSidhuwas10-1witha098ERAwith93strikeoutsin8223inningsHeallowedjust47hitsand9earnedrunsHisERAwastopsinDivisionIIandisthefirsttimeinthestoriedhistoryofSonomaStatebaseball--andtheCCAA--thatastartingpitcherhasrecordedanERAunder100MostimpressivelySidhugave-upjustfiveextrabasehits(nohomeruns)to323battershefaced Theright-handerendedhistwo-yearstintwithSSUbybreakingtheall-timerecordforlowestcareerERA(156)andlowestopponentbattingaverage(186)

Hecompileda17-2recordin25careerappearances(allstarts)In150totalinningsheallowedjust99hitsand26earnedrunswhilestriking-out161(4thall-timeforSSU) AftertheseasonSidhuwasselectedasaFirst-TeamperformerbytheCCAAand

WestRegionHealsoearnedFirst-TeamAll-AmericahonorsfromtheAmericanBaseballCoachesAssociationandtheNa-tionalCollegiateBaseballWritersAssocia-tion InadditiontohisstellarplaySidhuwasoutstandingintheclassroomaswellpostinga354GPAincommunicationsHewasnamedtothe2013DivisionIIAca-demicAll-Districtteam SonomaStatefinishedthirdintheDivisionIIWestRegionandwrapped-up2013withanoverallrecordof36-22TheSeawolvesplacedfourthinCCAAwitha24-16record SidhuspenthisfirsttwoyearsatDia-bloValleyCollegePriortothatheearnedThird-TeamAll-DVALhonorsafterhisseniorseasonatCollegeParkTheFalconsalsomadeanimpressiverunthatseasontoclaimtheNCS3A-EastBaycrownwithSidhuwinningthreeofthefourgamesenroute SidhugotsomemoregreatnewsinearlyJunewhenhewasa20th-rounddraftpick(608thoverall)oftheTampaBayRays

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ourcontinuedexistenceonEarth ForinstancenearlyhalfofwoodharvestedisforpaperThemyriadben-efitsoftreesincludeprovidingoxygenstoringcarbonemittedfromourcarsandofferingahomeforavarietyoflivingthingsTwentyfivepercentoflandfillsareestimatedtobepaperyetitissoeasilyrecycled DidyouknowplasticcomesfromoilTenpercentofouroilconsumptionisfortheplasticthatseemstobeeve-rywhereThereisanareaintheoceanknownastheGreatPacificGarbagePatchthatisprimarilycomprisedofplasticThisplasticbreaksdownintosmallerandsmallerparticlesentersthefoodchainandifyoursquoreaseafoodlovereventuallygoesintoyourbody Mineralsusedtocreatemetalcon-tainersandtheinnardsofelectronicslikecellphonesmustbeminedresult-inginwaterpollutionandhumanitariancrisesinplacesliketheCongo Sothinktwiceaboutwhatyou

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Dallimontirsquos Restaurant

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bull A Family Tradition Since 1982 bull Open for Lunch amp Dinnerbull Reservations amp Take Out Available bull Small Banquets Welcome

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83 Tamsen Donner Blues Band bull 810 Private Practice817 Lumberyard bull 824 Kick the Mule bull 831 The Famous Three-O

August 1 Chris Cain Band Armandos 707 Marina Vista Martinez 8pm

August 3 Danrsquos Bar 1524 Civic Drive Walnut Creek 10pm

August 4 Dave Martinrsquos House Party Pleasant Hill Summer Concert by the Lake 6pm

August 17 Caroompas Room Armandos 707 Marina Vista Martinez 8pm

August 18 Cover2Cover Pleasant Hill Summer Concert by the Lake 6pm

August 24 El Desayuno Armandos 707 Marina Vista Martinez 8pm

August 29 Sin Silver Roccorsquos Pizzeria 2909 Ygnacio Valley Road Walnut Creek 8pm

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Visit wwwpleasanthillconcertscom for all concert information Sponsored by Pleasant Hill Civic Action Commission

Series Sponsors

City ofPleasant Hill

ConcertSponsors

Casey Strand

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FOOD amp Funevery concert

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On the lawn by the lake at Pleasant Hill City Hall Gregory Ln amp Cleaveland Rd

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Aug 4 Kinderrsquos BBQ

Aug 18 Kinders BBQ

Sep 1 Taqueria Los Gallos

The following restaurantsare scheduled to sell food

Thanks for joining us for allthe concerts this summer

Ice cream and shaved ice available

for purchase at all concerts

Aug 4Dave Martin House Party

FunkRampBDanceClassic RockAug 18Cover2CoverHigh Energy Dance Music

Jul 7 Aug 4 Sep 1 Aug 18 Aug 18 Aug 18

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Community Service DayPleasant Hillrsquos 9th ANNUAL

Organized by Pleasant Hill Civic Action Commission

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City of

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Saturday 730am September 28 2013

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tHE gaRDEN

InancienttimesAugustwasknownasWeodMonathwhichalsomeansweedmonthwhengrowthcrescendoswithlushplantsofallkindsandpeaksalongwithasmanyvarietiesofweedsasCarterhaspillsKnownasthehottestmonthoftheyearAugustistraditionallythebiggestvacationmonthtooAnoldEnglishsayingisldquoIfthefirstweekofAugustbewarmthewinterwillbewhiteandlongrdquo AugustisalsoWaterQualityMonthbutmoreimportantlyAu-gustishellipdrumrollhellipNationalGoatCheeseMonthLeadingintooneofthemonthrsquoslargestcropndashtomatoesTomatoescanastoundapersononmanylevelsAftermanymurmur-ousconversationsbetweenbeesandplantsgardenersshouldhaveanabun-danceofpollinatedflowersproducinghugecropsofloomingmulti-coloredfruitsThickslicesofsaidtomatoespairswimminglywellwithgoatcheese

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tomatoes Basil and Fruit Oh MyBy Lesley Stiles

Corn Fritters

Sweet and Sour Tomatoes

Mix flour baking powder and salt in a bowl Make a well in the center and put eggs oil and milk in center Whisk together and add corn and herbs Put enough oil in a frying pan to grease well Fry the fritters a few at a time until golden on each side

Put tomatoes green onions and cilantro in a bowl and set aside Heat olive oil in a sauce pan Add cinnamon and cumin and heat until bubbly about 2 minutes Slowly add honey and rice vinegar Cook for 3 more minutes or until a little thick and gooey Pour mixture over tomatoes cilantro and green onions Season with salt and let sit for about 5 minutes before using

1frac12 cups flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon soda1 teaspoon kosher salt2 large eggs

frac34 cup milk3 tablespoons olive oil2 cups fresh corn kernels2 tablespoons each chopped parsley and chopped basil

2 pounds of assorted heirloom tomatoes seeded and cut into chunks1 bunch green onions sliced thin2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro2 tablespoons of honey

frac14 cup of seasoned rice vinegar1 tablespoon of olive oil1 teaspoon of kosher salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Ingredients

Ingredients

Directions

Directions

OrganicGardeneveryyearStudentslovehowsweettheyareandveryfewmakeitpastthepickinrsquoForthosethatdomakeitinsideconjureupabeauti-fulsaladusingSunGoldscutinhalffreshcorncutoffthecobbabyaru-gulafreshcrunchychoppedcucumberandcrumbledfetaDrizzleexcellentoliveoilsqueezelemonjuicecrackseasaltandmixgentlyItrsquosthesaladyouwillliveonfortherestofthesummer StonefruitsswollenbysunarepeakingthismonthaswellandareburstingwithnaturalsugarsSliceontoapieceofpuffpastryandeggwashthedoughPullituparoundthefruitsprinklewithadashofrawsug-arandbakeat400untilthepastryisbrownandthejuicesarebubblingEatthisfreeformtarthotwithmeltingva-nillabeanicecreamandcreatealus-cioussaucearoundyourplate(tobelickeduplaterwhenonlylovedonesarepresent)

MercuryhasbeenabithighbutitisthoseeveningsweliveforwhenthesungivesupthefightandthegentlesummerbreezeoffthebayrollsintoourlittlevalleymakingitoneofthefinestplacesonearthtocallhomeGetoutonthetrailsearlyandhydratelotsMangia CornFritterswithSweetandSourtomatoesisthemostpopularitemIprepareforfolksallsummerlonghandsdownAlittlebitofworkbutitwillguaranteeyouaspotatanypartyalotofsuitorsandevenseveralpropos-alsofmarriage LesleyStilesisagraduateoftheCaliforniaCulinaryAcademysus-tainablecatererandschoolgardeneducator ContactLesleyatlesleystilescomcastnetwwwlesleystilesblog-spotcomandvisithernewwebsitewwwlesleystilesfoodscom

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Pleasant Hill senior activities

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81 - Fit For Life Senior Aerobics 9-10amTuesThursEnergy-inspiringmusictostartyourdayoffrightlowimpacteasydancemovesforagoodcardiowork-outYoursquollhavelotsoffunwhileyouareburningcaloriesMuscleconditioningandstretchingarepartoftheprogramAppropriateforalllevelsInstructorTariNicholson8classes$35$30(member)or8-classpunchcard$40Noclasson8688

813 - So You Want to Write a Book 2pmApanelofblockbusterlocalauthorswilldiscusstheirwritingandpublishingexperiencesQampAsessionfollowsTheau-thorswillbeBarbaraBentley(A Dance with the Devil A True Story of Marriage to a Psychopath)JonCory (A Plague of Scoundrels)AlfredJGarrette(The Saint of Florenville A Love Story)andJudithMarshall (Husbands May Come amp Go but Friends are Forever)FreePHSCChateauHall

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830 - Just the Facts Regarding Skin Cancer 1pmThoroughskincancerpresen-tationincludesadviceonpreventionearlydetectionamptreatmentoptionsThiseducationaltalkwillhighlighttheABCDErsquosofskincancerbasalcellsquamouscellandmelanomaRefreshmentsampsunscreenprovidedPresenterShannyBaughmanMDSponsoredbyCASkinampMelanomaCenterDiabloValleyOn-cologyandHospiceoftheEastBayCalltoreserveyourspotFreeforallages

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82 - CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) 10am- 1230pm Donrsquot be ScaredhellipBe PreparedWeareofferingafree2-hourpersonalemergencypreparednessclasspresentedbytheCERTteamLearnhowtobereadywhenamajordisasterstrikesTopicscoveredwillincludewhatbasicneces-sarysuppliesandequipmentyoushouldhaveandwhatplansyoushouldmaketoensureyouarereadytomeetthischallengingtimeCalltoregister(925)370-8770EveryoneiswelcomeNoteTherewillbeafreedrawing(emergencypreparationkitvaluedat$100)forthosewhoattendthisim-portantandinformativeseminarDrawingwillbeheldaftertheseminaryoumustbepresenttowin

811 - Pancake Breakfast 8-1100amThisdeliciousbreakfastincludespan-cakesortoastsausageeggs(howyoulikethem)orangejuiceandcoffeeEveryoneiswelcomeCostis$350foradultsand$2forchildren10yearsandunderHandmadecraftsperfectforgiftswillbeonsaleduringthebreakfast

Coming soonhellipcall the center for more informationbullCatchYourself-MaintainYourIndependenceFridaysSeptember6ndash272013bullCoroDrsquoAmiciConcertSundaySeptember152013bullVagabondPlayerspresentldquoWagonWheelsrdquoFridaySeptember272013

Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu in October AretheGalaacutepagosIslandsandMachuPicchuonyourbucketlistJointheMartinezSeniorCenterforthetripofalifetimetoEcuadorGalapagosIslandsandPeruTripDatesOctober1-122013TourHighlights5Day4NightGalapagosIslandsCruiseaboardtheLegendExploretheSacredValleyoftheIncasstayovernightinMachuPicchuandtourCuzcoandthenearbyruinsLandandCruisePack-ageTourIncludesAllmealstransfersandexcursionsonboardcruiseroundtriptrainticketsonVistadomeTrainalltransfersandsightseeingasoutlinedintheitineraryairporttransferstoSanFranciscoAirportairfarefromSFOtoGuayaquilreturningfromLimatoSFOallinternalflightsCost$7794perpersondoubleoccupancyCallthecenterat(925)370-8770foradetaileditineraryTherearejustafewspacesleftifyouwouldliketogocalltoday

Help a Child to Read

Community service Day

Helpachildlearntoreadbyvolunteer-ingforthePleasantHillEducationInitiative(PHEI)ReadingReadiness programbegin-ningthisfall The ReadingReadiness programwilltargetstudentsingradesK-2ateachele-mentaryschoolinPleasantHill Volunteerswillbematchedwithyoungreadersandwillworkone-on-onewithstudentsunderateacherrsquosguidancetoimprovetheirread-ingskillsandgivethemtheconfidencetheyneedtothriveintheclassroomThereisnopreviousexperiencenecessarytovolunteer

justacommitmentofonehouraweektomakeadifference VolunteerswillneedtobefingerprintedandTBtested ThePHEIisalsointerestedinpartner-ingwithbusinessesandcivicandreligiousgroupsthatarewillingtocreateReadingReadinessteamstohelpoutintheclass-room ForadditionalinformationortohelpoutwiththisprogrampleasegotothePHEIrsquoswebpageandclickonldquoSignupasaVolunteerNowrdquo httpwwwcipleasant-hillcausphei

Volunteerandprojectregistrationisnowopenforthe9thannualCommunityServiceDayonSaturdaySeptember28thChurchesschoolsneighborhoodsbusinessesfindaprojectandregisteritonthecitywebsiteatwwwpleasant-hillnetCSD Senior Residents ndash Do you need help at home with yard workTheSeniorCenterandPHCivicActionCommissionareexploringthepossibilityofas-sistingseniorsattheirresidenceswhoareinneedofyardworkandotheroutdoorchoresIfyouareinterestedinreceivingassistancefromCommunityServiceDayvolunteersorhaveanyquestionsaboutthisprojectpleasecallDanaat798-8788oremailheratdkriderpleasanthillreccom FormoreinformationcontactMartinNelisatmneliscipleasant-hillcausorcall(925)671-5229

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 29

Recreation and Park updatesMake a Difference BerecognizedinourcommunitywithyourgeneroussupportofournewSeniorCenterTeenCenterCommuni-tyCenterandPleasantOaksParkHelpusmeetourgoaltocompletethefinaltouchesforallfourofournewPleasantHillRecreationvenuesWestillneedfurniturefixturesandequipmentWall Dedication ($500+) Withyourgenerousdonationyourdesignatednamewillbeetchedonabeautifulclearslatewithinthecapitalcampaigndedicationwallslocatedin

thePleasantHillSeniorCenterTeenCenterandCommunityCenterCon-tactourofficetosecureyourspecialplaceRoom Dedication Opportuni-ties ($5000+) HonorandrecognizeyourfamilyalovedoneabusinessororganizationformanyyearstocomebynamingaroominoneormoreofournewPleasantHillRecreationcentersSpecialsignagewillcommemorateyourgenerouscontribu-tionandyourexceptionalcommitmenttoourcommunityContactouroffice

todiscussroom-namingopportunitiesavailableineachcenteradditional Donation Opportu-nities OpportunitiessuchasdesignateddonationspledgesandbequestsarealsowelcomecontributionsAnydonationover$500willberecognizedwithyournameonourdedicationwallslocatedinallthreebuildingsTogetyournamededicationetchedinrecognitionthisyearthedeadlineisOctober102013Formoreinformationonthebondproj-ectsanddonationopportunitiesvisitwwwpleasanthillreccomCome Play With us this Fall ThePleasantHillRecreationampParkDistrictrsquosFallSpotlightisheadedtomailboxesonAugust15Checkoutallnewclassesactivitiesandeventsgoing

onthisfallinPleasantHillFromtod-dlerstoteenstoseniorstheSpotlightisyourguidetofunthisfallRegisterearlyforclassesandactivitiesearlytosecureyourspotFormoreinformationoneverythingPHRPDhastooffervisitwwwpleasanthillreccomteen Center Open HouseAugust 21 from 230pm to 5pm InterestedintheTeenCenterbutnotsurewhatithastoofferComecheckitoutMeetthestaffcheckoutthegamesandactivitiesseeclassdem-onstrationsandenterourprizedrawingSign-upsforclassesandactivitieswillalsobeavailableThenewTeenCenterislocatedinthePleasantHillParkat147GregoryLaneFormoreinforma-tiononthiseventcall(925)691-5645orvisitwwwphteenscenecom

PaID aDVERtORIaL

Teen council members from left to right Meredith Fore Allie Naccara Emily Adamson and Maddie Shultz

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FALCON FOUNDATION

College Parkrsquos Class of 1963 Reunion

Join Us At the Malt Shoppe

Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17 600 to 1000

Catered by Outback Steakhouse

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Join us for dinner catered by Outback Steakhouse at the Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17th from 6pm ndash 10pm

Music of the Doo Wop Bands of the 50rsquos and 60rsquosAfter party will be at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center from 10pm - 1am

Sunday Picnic at the Martinez Waterfront from 11am - 3pmFor more information please contact Jerry Pollard

3129 Sonoma Valley Drive Fairfield Ca 945349168135401 bull jerrypollardyahoocom

The class of 1983 is celebrating 30 years and we want to celebrate with the classes of 1982 amp 1984

Join us for a catered picnic at Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek Bring your family Sunday September 29th from 1100 am ndash 600 pm

For more information and to RSVP contact Corrin Grube Canale at ccanalecomcastnet or

Danielle Pratt Dearborn at thedearbornscomcastnet

30 YEARREUNION

Class of 83rsquo

50 YEARREUNION

Class of 63rsquo

The class of 1963 is celebrating 50 years Join us at the Malt Shoppe

HALL OFFAME

BANQUET

7th Annual

CPHS Annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction CeremonyPlease join us in honoring our Athletic Alumni on Saturday August 24th 2013at St Andrews Community Center bull 1601 Mary Dr Pleasant Hill CA 94523

No Host Bar at 500PM Dinner at 630

Catered By Outback Steakhouse Pleasant Hill CA Cost of Event $5000 per person Reservations needed - Must reserve by Aug10th Tickets at door only if seating is available for $7000 Send checks to HOF Falcon Foundation co Barbara Lannum 109 Woodview Ct Martinez CA 94553

TEAMS TO BE HONOREDGymnastics 1968 - 69 - 70

HONOREEMike Huff 1978

ATHLETES TO BE HONOREDDan Stoll 1991 Cross Country and Track

Alison Suto 1988 Tennis-Basketball-SoftballDustin Torrez 1994 Football-BaseballCasey Torrez 1994 Football-Baseball

Contact Jerry Pollard CPHS Hall of Fame Committee E-mail for more info jerrypollardyahoocom bull 916-813-5401

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 31

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Itrsquosjustafewdaysafterthe4thofJulyinPleasantHillandthemarksarestillfreshinthemiddleofthestreetwheretwobestfriendsandtheirdadshadsetoffsomeldquoPiccoloPeterdquoandoth-erharmlesssparklynoisyfireworksWatchingthemfromthestreetthatnightIsmiledattheirsimplejoyandlaughterItbroughtmebacktoanotherJulywhenItoowasalittlegirlgrowinguponthisstreetattheendofthecourtIlivehereagaininmyageofmiddle-essenceinthesamehousewhereIgrewup InfrontofmyhouseattheendofthecourtwastheplacewherealltheneighborkidsplayedsoftballcowboysandIndianstagandhopscotchandwhereourdadstaughtushowtoridebikesWestayedoutuntillateonhotsummernightsplayingtetherballorrun-

ningthroughthesprinklersGoinguptoDinosaurHillbehindmystreetwasalwaysanadventureoffortbuildingandexploring MycousinsandIputplastichorseheadsonthehandlebarsofourbikesinhonorofRoyRogersampDaleEvansWenamedourbikesaftertheirhorsesTrig-gerandButtermilkMybackyardhadalargestoragebuildingwecalledThePon-derosabecausewelovedtheTVshowldquoBonanzardquoandanythingwithawesterntheme WhenIwassevenmybestfriendonthestreetandIwereinseparableSheisthesisterofactorTomHanksWeplayedwithourdogsBarbiedollsandboardgamesanddancedtoAmericanBandstandonTVShemovedawayayearlaterandwelosttouchbutwhenIfoundheronFacebooklastyearwesharedmanyfondmemoriesofourchildhoodsummersNowtherearetwootherlittlegirlsonthestreetwhoareBFFrsquosandplaytogetherallthetime InthiseraofiPhonessocialnet-workingandendlessactivitiesawayfromhomesomethinghasbeenlostButmylivingroomlooksouttowhereweplayedaschildrenandIstillseefathersteach-ingtheirkidstoridebikesBoysandgirlsstillwalktheirdogsandplaysoftballandhopscotchItwarmsmyhearttoknowthatsometime-honoredritualsofgrow-ingupcontinueItrsquoswonderfultorealizethatthekidsonmystreetarestillcon-nectingwitheachotheroutsideinthesunshineandunderthestarrysummernightskySuzie on her horse-head handlebar bike

wwwourcommunityfocuscomPage 32 August 2013

AGameofThronesthefirstbookinGeorgeRRMartinrsquosacclaimedfantasyseriesASongofIceandFireisanengrossingnovelfilledwithpoliticalconspiracymysteryandadventureThestorybe-ginswhenEddardStarkLordofWinterfellisappointedasHandtotheKingcausinghimtomovesouthtoKingrsquosLandingthecapitalcityofWesteroswherethingsareneverastheyseemandwherepeoplewilldoanythingtofurthertheirselfishinterestsInthisatmosphereofdouble-crossingandmanipulationEddardStarkrsquoshonorandgoodintentionsputhimatoddswithmuchofthecityrsquosinhabitantsMeanwhilethemalevolentOthersaremassingbeyondtheWallthatprotectsWesterosfromtheterrorsofthefarnorthandbeyondtheNar-rowSeaDaenerysTargaryendaugh-teroftheoverthrownKingAerysismarriedtotheleaderoftheDothrakiawarlikepeopleaspaymentforanarmyforherbrother ThisnovelisnotasimplevillageboyvsgreatevilfantasybookItisacomplexstorywhereyouareneversurewhotherealvillainisandwhereenemiescanturnintoalliesandviceversaAlongwithitsintricateplotandbelievablecharactersMartinrsquosprose

isoneofthebookrsquosbiggeststrengthsasitisveryeffec-tiveatconveyingtensionandmakingyoufeellikeyoursquoreinthemiddleoftheactionCourtdealingsandroyalpoliticsareasexcitingasadeadlybattle(ofwhichtherearenumer-ous)Inadditiontheworldof

AGameofThronescontainscharactersasvariedandrealasourownMartinshowcasesthesecharactersbywritingfromtheperspectiveofonecharacterforeachchapterThisgivesthereadergreaterinsightintothemindofeachmajorcharacterandrevealsthemotiva-tionsbehindeachcharacterrsquosactionsMartinrsquosgeniusliesinhisabilitytomakeussympathizewiththevilestcreatureandtoquestionthemotivesofthemosthonorableknight AGameofThronesreallyisaone-of-a-kindbookbecauseofthemulti-facetedcharactersgreatproseandun-predictabilityofthestorySomeofyoumayhaveseentheHBOseriesbasedonthebooksandtrustmealthoughtheshowisgreatthebooksarebetterandifyoulikeoneyoursquollprobablyliketheother(ForpeoplewhohavealreadyreadASongofIceandFirecheckoutTheWheelofTimeseriesforanothergreatepicfantasyseries) Suggestedforages15andup

to Read or Not to Read By Zane Dundon Senior De La Salle HS

Meet a teen Illusionist Itrsquosunusualtomeetateenagemagi-cianbuttohaveonelivinginyourowncommunityisallthemoremagicalCollegeParkfreshmanJackDuganwhogoesbythestagenameJackAlexanderhadoneofthebiggestshowsofhisca-reerlastmonthattheUn-ScriptedThea-treinSanFranciscoTheFocussatdownwithJackanddiscussedhispenchantforillusionCFWhatattractedyoutomagicJDMagichasalwaysinterestedmebe-causeitissomethingthatamazespeopleanditallowsmetobecreativeandbringasenseofwondertoalmostanybodyAllofasuddenIhadthisskillthatnoneofmyotherfriendshadBecauseofthisIwasabletostandoutanddothingsthatmostotherkidsdonrsquotgettodoCF WhoisldquoJackAlexanderrdquoJDThepersonaIhaveonstagebasi-callyanenlargedversionofmyselfWhilemanymagicianschoosetocreatecharactersonstageothersarejustabig-gerversionofthemselvesIttakesaverylongtimetofindoutwhoyouareasaperformerandIamstilltryingtofigurethatoutformyselfCF AreyoualdquomagicianrdquoorldquoillusionistrdquoJD AnillusionistIllusionistsarestillmagiciansbuttheyareknownforperformingwithbigpropsUsuallymostyoungmagiciansperformsleightofhandmagicorcloseupmagicbutIalwayshadapassionforperformingil-lusionsIstartedperformingillusionsatage11andhavenotlookedbackCFHowdidyoulandtheUn-ScriptedTheatergigJD Iwasontourwithashowcalled

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How Often should I Change my Oil

By the Haginrsquos Staff

Muir Heritage gala

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theymayormaynotchecktheoillevelbeforeperformingtheoilchangeAtHaginrsquosautomotivewechecktheoillevelbeforeandafterperformingev-eryoilchangeIfyouroilislowbeforewestartyouroilchangewewillmakeanoteofitonyourrepairorderandrecommendmonitoringoilconsump-tionAlsowebelieveinperformingapreventativemaintenanceinspectionevery3monthsTheCarCareCouncilstillrecommendschangingtheoilandfilterevery3000milesformaximumenginelifeTheCarCareCouncilalsorecommendsperformingamulti-pointinspectionevery3monthsor3000miles FormoreinformationontheCarCareCouncilvehiclemaintenanceguidevisittheirwebsitehttpwwwnxtbookcomnxtbooksmercurycar-careguide

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openspacethroughoutContraCostaCountyWithpublicsupporttheLandTrusthaspermanentlyprotectedthou-sandsofacresAlongwithsavinglandweprovidemulti-usehikingtrailsforpublicrecreationonsuchpropertiesasFernandezRanchAcalanesRidgeSkyDutraampGustinRanchThesenaturalareasserveasahometoendangeredwildlifefacilitatehealthywatershedsandareusedbythecommunityasasourceofexerciseandescapefromthehustleandbustleofcityandsuburbanlife DespitethesuccessoftheMuirHeritageLandTrustthereisstillalongroadaheadWillyousupportusinpro-tectingourlocalwildlandsIfsojoinusatourupcomingannualgalaTheFreshAireAffairetoshowsupportforyourland Purchaseyourticketstodayorbe-comeasponsorbycalling(925)228-5640orgoingonlineatwwwmuirher-itagelandtrustorgfreshaireaffairehtm

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TheContraCostaHumaneSocietyoffersthesetipsforpreventingheatstrokedehydrationandshallowbreathinginpets1) KeepbowlsofwateraccessiblethroughoutthehouseandyardChoosebowlsthatarenotheatconducivesuchasplastic2)UNDERNOCIRCUMANSTANCESshouldyouleaveyouranimalinacarTemperaturesinsidetakelessthanfiveminutestoreachalethal150degreesormorewhetherornotthewindowsarecracked3)ProvideshelterConsideraninsulateddoghouseorshadystructure4)KeepanimalscalmExerciseinhottemperaturescanelevatetheriskofheatstrokeanddehydration5)ClosehouseblindsdrapesandwindowsFOR DOGSDogscannotcoolthemselvesbysweatingTheirsweatglandsareintheirnoseandonthepadsoftheirfeetandpantingisnotenough1)Setupachildrsquospoolorpurchaseabedthatcontainswateroragel-likematerialthatkeepsitcool2)CheckpavementbeforewalkingdogsIfitrsquostoohotitandcanburnthepadsoftheirfeetConsiderputtingkidrsquosnon-slipsocksontheirfeetandlimitwalkstoearlymorningorcoolereveninghours3)Protectshort-haireddogswithpetsunscreenwhereitcanrsquotbelickedoffandmakesureitissafetoingest4)Dog-coolingproductscanbefoundontheInternetFOR CATSCatsgetwarmestontheirbelliespadsoftheirpawsarmpitsoutsidetheirearsandchins1) CreateacoolandquietretreatandlineitwithaterryclothorcottontowelAcoldpackinsideasockunderthebeddingdamptowelsorafrozenplasticmilkjugworkaswell2)BrushyourcatdailyMattedfurdoesnotallowairflowandcanraiseacatrsquostemperatureSymptomsofheatstrokeanddehydrationincludeagitationpantingheavilyvomitingandstag-geringIfyounoticethesesymptomsorsuspecttroublecontactyourvetrsquosofficeimmediatelyFormoreinformationaboutContraCostaHumaneSocietyvisitwwwcchumaneorgFacebookorcallusat925-279-2247

Keeping Pets Cool

You scream I scream

Lakes amp Beaches

The Olde San Francisco Creamery 1370LocustStWalnutCreekEnjoylunchanddinneritemsbutbestofallchallengeyourfriendstofinishtheldquoKitchenSinkrdquoThisgiganticsundaeisservedinaspeciallymadesinkwithupto8flavors8toppingsandmoundsofwhippedcreamItservesone(ifyoudare)uptosixpeopleCheckoutthepicturesofallthewinnersoftheldquoKitchenSinkChal-lengerdquoincludingManvsFoodrsquosAdamRichman

Coldstone Creamery60CrescentDrPleasantHillserveseverythingfromuniqueicecreamcreationstosmoothiescakesandshakesEnjoyfrozenyogurtHotforCookieandevenSinlessSmoothies

CREAM 2399TelegraphAveBerkeley(CREAMstandsforCookiesRuleEverythingAroundMe)ThespecialtyatthistinyshoplocatedneartheCalcampusis$2icecreamsandwichesmadewithfreshbakedcookiesVeganandglutenfreeitemsalsoavailableACREAMiscomingsoontoNorthMainStreetinWalnutCreek

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Loardrsquos Ice Cream 3080ElCerritoPlazaElCerritoLoardrsquosicecreamparlorshavebeenaBayAreafavoritesincethefirstoneopenedin1950Theyrsquoreasmallchainbutfeelmorelikeamom-and-popstoreTheyserveover40flavorsofrichandcreamyicecreamaswellassorbetsherbetandalsquolitersquoversionoftheiricecream

HOt august DaYsbull staYINg COOL bull HOt august DaYs bull staYINg COOL bull HOt august DaYs

tildenrsquos Lake anzaLakeAnzaRoadoffCentralParkDriveBerkeleyisafavoritegetawayItssandybeachisopentothesunandshelteredfromthewindwithlifeguardspostedduringtheswimseasonThereisashallowwadingsectionneartheshoreadeep-waterplayareaandalapswimPicnicgroundsarelocatednearbyThereisabeachaccessfeetotheswimareathathaschangingroomsTheLakeAnzaBeachCafeacutesellsdrinkshotdogsicecreamandthetypicalbeachfare

Del Valle Regional Park 7000DelValleRoadLivermoreDelValleislikealakesideresortonly10milessouthofLivermoreThecenterpieceoftheparkisalake5mileslongwithallkindsofwater-orientedrecreationTheparkofferstwoswimmingbeacheswithlifeguardsondutyduringpostedperiodsThepublicmayrentmotorboatspatioboatspedalboatskayaksandcanoes

shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation area2500StanleyBoul-evardPleasantonAhavenforswimmingandfishingthisloca-tionisonlyamilefromdowntownPleasantonTheswimmingbeachhasabathhouseandrefreshmentstandsandlifeguardsareondutyduringthesummermonthsTroutandcatfishareplantedweeklyandanglerscanalsotryforbluegillandblackbassVisitorsmaylaunchtheirownboatssizelimitis17feetandonlyelectricmotorsareallowedBoatrentalsarealsoavail-able

Lake temescal Regional Recreation areanexttothejunc-tionofhighways24and13on6500Broadwayand6502BroadwayTerraceOaklandTemescalispopularforswimmingfishingsunbathinghikingbikingandpicnickingTheswimareaisopenspringthroughfallwithlifeguardsondutyduringpostedperiodsDogsarenotallowedinthelakeoronthebeachTherearevendingmachineswithdrinksandsnackslocatedatthebeachhouse

Crown Memorial state Beach EighthStreetandOtisDriveAlamedaTheshowpieceoftheparkisits25-milebeachwithsanddunesborderingabicycletrailThewateriswarmandshallowSwimmingispermittedduringparkhoursyear-roundNolifeguardsareondutyCrownBeachispopularwithwind-surfersandkiteboardersRentalequipmentandlessonsareavailableduringthesummerasarepicnickingandfishingCrabCoveVisitorCenterlocatedwithinCrownBeachhousesa800-gallonaquariumandcontainsinteractiveexhibitsonthefloraandfaunaofSanFranciscoTheparkhostsfreeconcertsandoutdoormoviesalongwithotherevents

China Camp Beach China Camp state Park101PeacockGapTrailSanRafaelSanPabloBayrsquostranquilwatersmakethebeachagreatplaceforwadingswimmingorsplashingVisi-torscanenjoywildlifemountainbikinghikingpicnickinghorsebackridingswimmingkayakingandwindsurfingInitiallythebeachwasestablishedasafishingcampforChinesework-ersatanearbydairyranchtoearnextramoneybutitgrewintoatownof500residentssupportedgeneralstoresandevenabarbershopYoucanlearnmorebyvisitingthemuseumatChinaCampVillageAdescendantofthepioneeringfisher-menoperatesasnackshopopenonweekendsFoodbever-agesandicecreamareavailable

Visit wwwebparksorg for more information about the parks

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WellitseemstheanswerisyesnoandmaybeAsoftodaywhenIwritethisJuly172013theonlydelayisforemployersthathave50ormoreemployeesTheindividualmandateisstillinplaceBelowisasneakpeakatwhatiscomingforthosenotcoveredbyanemployerplan ThereareanumberofchangestakingplaceonJanuary12014whichaffectindividualsandfamiliesbullMedicalhistorywillnolongerbecon-sideredonecannolongerbedeniedorratedahigherpremiumduetocurrenthealthstatusbullCoveragemandateallUScitizenswillberequiredtomaintaincoverageorfaceapenalty(thereareexceptions)bullExchangesCoveredCaliforniaisthenewmarketplaceandwillbeoneplacetopurchasemedicalinsurance(wwwcoveredcacom) TheexchangeisslatedtobeopeninOctoberandpolicieswillbeeffective112014bullFinancialassistancewillbeavailableforthosethatmeetcertainincomerequirementsanddonothaveafford-ablecoveragethroughtheiremployer

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Health Care Reform -Is it Delayed

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What is Your Cancer RiskBy Tiffany Svahn MD

ActressAngelinaJoliestunnedtheworldwith herdecisiontohaveapreven-tivedoublemastectomyaftertestingpositivefortheBRCA1genemutationForJolieandmanyothersget-tinggenetictestingandtak-ingactionmayoffercontrolandcomfort Howdoyouknowifgenetictest-ingisrightforyou Asamedicalon-cologistspecializinginthetreatmentofbreastcancerItalkaboutBRCAtestingfamilyhistorycancerriskandpreventiveoptionsforbreastandovar-iancancerwithmypatients Itrsquosasim-pleenoughbloodtesttoperformandIstronglyrecommenditbedoneinconjunctionwithgeneticcounseling WereferourpatientstoanexpertinthefieldMargoThelanderMSCGCattheCancerInstituteatJohnMuirHealthShehasamastersingeneticcounselingisboard-certifiedthroughtheAmericanBoardofGe-neticCounselingandislicensedbythestateofCalifornialdquoItisimportantthatpatientsunderstandthepur-poseandgoalsofgeneticcounselingTogetherweexplorethebenefitsofgenetictestingfeelingsaboutposi-tiveandnegativetestresultsandhowtousetheinformationpro-activelyforthemselvesandtheirlovedonesrdquoMargoexplainsldquoEveryonewhomeetswithageneticcounselorendsupwithaclearersenseoftheirrisksandthings

theycandotomodifythemAfterundergoinggenetictestingtheresultscaneitheralleviateanxietyorprovideinformationthatallowstheindividualtotakeproactivestepstopreventcancerrdquoshecontinues Ifirstrecommend

assessingwhereinlifeyouareifyoulearnyouhaveageneticriskforbreastandovariancancer NextIrecom-mendhavingathoroughdiscussionofall medicaloptionstobeconsid-eredIfyoudecidegenetictestingissomethingyouwanttodoitisbesttocontactyourprimarycareprovidergynecologistormedicaloncologistwhocanmakethereferraltoageneticcounselor TiffanySvahnMDisaMedicalOncologistandHematologistwithDiabloValleyOncologyandcanbereachedat925-677-5041 DiabloValleyOncologyislocatedattheCaliforniaCancerandResearchInstituteinPleasantHillThecancercenteristhelargestfreestandingnon-hospitalbasedfacilityinCon-traCostaCountyThecenterbringstogethermedicaloncologyhematol-ogyradiationchemotherapydiag-nosticimagingclinicaltrialsandsupportivecareservicesndashallinoneconvenientlocationSatelliteofficesinRossmoorSanRamonandBrent-wood

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wwwourcommunityfocuscomPage 38 August 2013

Community announcementsBark For LifeDogloversareinvitedtoldquotakeabiteoutofcancerrdquoatthethirdannualBarkforLifeofPleasantHillThiscancer-fightingfundraiserwillbeheld9am - noon Sat August 3atthePHCityHallgazeboparkDogsareimportantcaregiversformanycancerpatientsandthisisawaytohonorthemwhileraisingmoneyfortheAmericanCancerSocietyAttheBarkpeoplewalktheirdogsonaleasharoundasmalltrackwhilespecialeventsareheldfordogsandtheirmasterswithprizesforthewinningdogsandagoodiebagforeachTheBarkForLifeisanexten-sionofthePeasantHillRelayForLifewhichwasheldonJune1and2Theeventraised$55000anddonationswillbetakenthroughAugust31Tosup-porttheBarkregisteryourdogfor$25andthensolicitdonationsfromyourdog-lovingfamilyandfriendsFormoreinformationandtoregistergotowwwrelayforlifeorgbarkpleasanthillcaOrcall925-944-4898ore-mailtolmasseoyahoocom

Kitty CornerGivecatstheirindependence Thousandsofadultandseniorcatsinourcountyneedhomesyetareoftenforgottenthis

timeofyearduetokittenseasonAdoptanadultorseniorcatandgivethemfreedomandloveKittyCornerat609GregoryLane-aContraCostaHumaneSocietyfreeroamshelterndashholdsnormalhoursSatSunandMonfrom12-3pm(orbyappointmentduringtheweekorafter-hours)ForinformationoragalleryofCCHSrsquoanimalsvisitwwwcchumaneorgorcall925-279-2247

Pleasant Hill Garden Study ClubAugust 6th 630pmatournewlo-cationFaithLutheranSocialHall50WoodsworthLnPleasantHill OpentoallinterestedingardeningGuestsalwayswelcometoprograms

ANNUAL Barbecue at Mangini Farm hosted by Louie Mangini Saturday August 10 4-8pmonPleasantHillRdnearTaylorBlvdBenefittingRodgersRanchWheatBarnRestorationLivemu-sicFoodFunampFriendsEmailrodg-ersranchyahoocomorcallAlomaat825-0506or216-5899Tickets$50per-son$90couple$20child(10-15years)

Downtown Ghost WalksEvery 4th amp 5th Friday through Octo-berA1-12hourguidedwalkingtourthroughHistoricDowntownMartinez

todiscoverthehiddenpastlittleknownhauntingfactsandtalesofdays-gone-byFormoreinfoampticketswwwMainStreet-Martinezorgorcall(925)228-3577

Antiques Collectibles and Vintage ShowSaturday August 3 8am-4pmTheMartinezPeddlersFaireoneofthelargestantiquescollectiblesvintageandartsampcraftshowsintheareaOver150vendorsplus12storesonMainStandFerryStJohnHumphrieswillbeon-handtoappraiseyourcarry-initemfora$5donationtotheMartinezHistoricalSociety

Fridays on the MainEvery Friday thissummerMainStreetisalivewithcolorfulhotrodsclassiccarscustomtrucksmotorcyclesartsampcraftvendorsandlivemusicEnjoymusicfromlocalbandsandDJrsquosthroughoutthesummerEveryFridaythroughAugust306pm-8pmMainStMartinez

Road to Healthy Skin TourWednesday August 28 10am ndash 4pmPalosVerdesMallRiteAidParkinglotWalnutCreekAfreefullbodyskincan-cerscreeningbylicenseddermatologistsSponsorsSkinCancerFoundationand

CaliforniaSkinandMelanomaCenterFormoreinformationcall925-677-7287 Just the FactsRegarding Skin CancerFriday August 30233GregoryLanePleasantHillDermatologistDrShannyBaughmanfromAlamoOaksDerma-tologywilldiscusspreventionearlyde-tectionandtreatmentoptionsRefresh-mentsandskinscreenprovidedToregistercall925-677-7287

Walnut Creek Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos - FREEandopentothepublicThecommunity isinvitedtoattendtheAlzheimerrsquosAssociationWalktoEndAlzheimerrsquosonSaturdayOctober5at830amHeatherFarms301N SanCar-losDrive WalnutCreek WalktoEndAlzheimerrsquosisthelargestmovementtoendAlzheimerrsquosdiseaseAllproceedsprovideforcriticallyneededAlzheim-errsquossupportandeducationDonatejoinateamorstartateamat wwwalzorgwalk orbycalling 800-272-3900

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SoonafterIwaselectedtotheMartinezCityCouncilin1996Ibeganworkingwithmyfellowcouncilmembersonlong-termsolu-tionstotherebuildingandenhancementoftheMartinezMarinaandWaterfrontEveryyearforthelastelevenyearsIhavereportedonthemarinarsquosprogressandourimmediateimprovementplansduringmyannualstateofthecityaddressUnfor-tunatelyeachandeveryyearthoseplansthatIreportonarenotachievedYearafteryearwecontinuetostruggletopulltheMartinezMarinaoutofthemudandsiltationthatisconstantlydepositedinourharbor Wehavemadesomeincrementalprogressovertheyearswiththeremovaloftheolddecrepidferrypierinstalla-tionoftwonewlaunchrampsandtheconstructionoftheplazaandsheetpileinfrontofandadjacenttotheharbormastersofficeButyearafteryearouref-fortstoworkwiththeStateDepartmentofBoatingandWaterways(DBAW)andtheprivateinvestmentsectorcontinuallycomesupshort Therootoftheproblemistwo-foldThefirstisthattheMartinezMarinawasbuiltin1960andneedstobereplacedjustlikeanywoodenstructurethathasbeensittinginsaltywaterforover50yearsTheothermajorproblemisthatthecityhasadebttothestateof$41milliononthedeterioratingmarinaThisislikehavinganoldfullydepreciatedvehiclethatneedsthousandsofdollarsofrepairs

andabankloanthatwilltakeyearstopayoff Whydowehavesuchalargedebtonamarinathatisneartheendofitsuse-fulllifeHasnrsquotthecitykeptupwithitsfinancialobligationstoDBAWHasthisimportantcityassetbeenmismanagedInshorttheMartinezMarinahasbeeninfinancialstresswithhugemaintenancecostssinceitwasfirstunderconstructioninthe1960rsquosIthasneverbeenself-sus-tainingletalonemadeaprofitfromitsoperationsandforover50yearspreviouscitycouncilshavestruggledwithfindingsolutionstothesustainabilityoftheMar-tinezMarinaandWaterfront In1964theCityofMartineztheStateLandsCommissionandtheDepart-mentofParksampRecreationDivisionofSmallCraftHarborsenteredintoaMemoofUnderstanding(MOU)tocreateaCity-StateCommitteethatwaschargedwithoverseeingthedevelopmentmain-tenanceandleasingoftheMartinezMa-rinaThiscollaborativedecision-makingbodyhasnotmetfordecadesandourre-lationshipwiththestatehasbecomeoneoflenderanddebtornotpartnerswork-ingtowardthefinancialandcommunitysuccessoftheMartinezWaterfront TothatendrepresentativesofthecityincludingthecitymanagerCouncilMemberMenesiniandmyselfrecentlymetinSacramentowithStateSenatorLoisWolkandTomiVandeBrookethedistrictdirectorforassemblymemberSusanBonillainanefforttobringalltheinterestedpartiestogethertofindsolu-tionsforthefutureofasuccessfulMarti-nezMarinaBothSenatorWolkandAs-semblyMemberBonillarsquosofficeacknowl-

Mayorrsquos MessageRob Schroder Mayor of Martinez

All City Meetings at City Hall 525 Henrietta Street Unless Otherwise Indicated For Confirmation Visit wwwcityofmartinezorg

City News

City Council MeetingAugust 7 21630-11pmContact 925-372-3500

Design Review MeetingAugust 14 283-5pmContact 925-372-3500

Planning Commission MeetingAugust 13 277-11pmContact 925-372-3500

Zoning administrator MeetingAugust 7 213-5pmContact 925-372-3500

Main street Martinez Won LastMayBenjaminMooreannounceditscommitmenttorepaint20MainStreetsacrosstheUSandCanada--aprogramtheycallldquoMainStreetMattersrdquoThecontestaskedresidentswhytheythoughttheirMainStreetwasdeservingofaprofessionalexteriorpaintjobandresidentsofthenominat-edcitieshadachancetovotefortheirtownonlineoncedailythroughJune30ItwasannouncedonJuly8thatMartinezwasoneof20townschosentohavethreeblocksofthedowntownrepaintedwithBenjaminMoorepaints ThissocialmediacontestwasbroughttotheattentionofMainStreetMartinezExecutiveDirectorLeannePetersonbyPublicWorksDirectorDaveScolaandPetersonworkedtopromotethecontestusingavarietyofoutletsincludingcreatingatwo-minuteYouTubevideotopromotethecon-testandinspirethecitizenstovoteforMartinez AttheJuly10citycouncilmeetingPetersonsaidldquoItwasasocialmediacon-testsoeveryonehadtopostandtweettospreadthenewsandMartinezdefi-nitelysteppeduptothechallengerdquoAlthoughshedoesnotknowyetwhatbuild-ingsonMainStreetwillbepaintedandinwhatcolorsshedidsayldquoWeareputtingtogetherabroad-basedcommunitycommitteetoworkwiththelocalBenjaminMooreteamandmakedeterminationsWeshouldcelebratetheheckoutofthisandmaybehaveapartyrdquo OverthenextyearMainStreetMartinezwillreceivetheassistanceofcolorconsultantslocalpaintdistributersandpaintingcontractorsallatnocosttoMarti-nezorthedowntownpropertyowners

take the Martinez Community Policing survey In2011theMartinezPoliceDepartmentintroducedtheNeighborhoodPolic-ingArea(NPA)initiativeThisapproachcallsforapoliceofficertoberesponsibleforaspecificgeographicareaofthecityknownasaneighborhoodpolicingareaorNPAThereare24NPAsYourspecificareaandpoliceofficercanbefoundonthepolicepageofthecityrsquoswebsiteundertheNPAtab Thefocusofthepolicedepartmenthasbeenoncustomerserviceanddevel-opingrelationshipsWebelievethecommunityhasthebestinsightonhowtosolveneighborhoodproblemsandweaskthatyoutakethetwelve-questionCommuni-tyPolicingSurveytoensurethatthecommunityrsquosprioritiesarereflectedinourgoalsandobjectivesTheresultswillbepresentedatpublicmeetingsuponcompletionofthesurveyperiodAdditionallypleaseencourageyourfriendsfamilyneighborssocialclubscivicclubsandmembersofyourchurchtogoonlineandcompletethissurvey ThesurveycanbeaccessedthroughSeptember16ontheCityofMartinezwebsiteFacebookpageorbygoingtohttpwwwsurveymonkeycomsMarti-nezPolice

New Home for FamilyFest AtarecentcitycouncilmeetingJayBedecarreofBayAreaFestivalsan-nouncedthefirstldquoFamilyFestrdquoinMartinezonLaborDayWeekendatWaterfrontParkThealcohol-freeeventwillbegearedforkidstwototwelveyearsoldTheeventincludestwostagesforperformancesridesbouncerskidartandfacepaintingalongwithlotsoffoodvendorsTheeventwillrunfrom10am-6pmeachdayldquoThisisjustanexampleofwhatMartinezneedsaconsistentfamilyevent--acombinationofadultactivitiesandchildrenrsquosactivitiesThepopulationofMartinezispredominantlyyoungfamilieswithchildrenandthistiesinwiththethemeofourcommunityrdquosaidCouncilmemberAnaMarieAvilaFariasFamilyFestadmissionisonly$5perpersonwithacanoffoodfortheFoodBankofContraCostaandSo-lanoor$6withoutacannedfooddonationBabiesunder24monthsandseniors65+arefree

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Read My Mindcopy Book Reviews by Michael G Harris OD

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onherimmigrantfamilyfromPuertoRicoandthetightbondshehadwithallherrelativesWhileIfoundherldquoragstorichesrdquostorystimulat-ingandheartwarmingIwasdisappointedthatthestoryendedwithherappointmenttotheSupremeCourtin2009anddidnrsquotdiscussherworkontheCourt FormerJusticeSandraDayOrsquoConnorthefirstwomanappointedtotheSupremeCourtprovidesadifferentinsightintothecourtinherbookOutofOrderStoriesfromtheHistoryoftheSupremeCourtOrsquoConnorcalledherbookOutofOrderbecauseldquoMostpeopleknowtheCourtonlyasitexistsbetweenthebangsofthegavelwhentheCourtcomestoordertohearargumentsandgiveopinionsButthestoriesoftheCourtandtheJusticesthatcomefromthelsquooutoforderrsquomomentsaddtotherichnessoftheCourtasbothabranchofourgovern-

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isparticularlyinterestingTheearlyJusticesactuallyldquorodethecircuitrdquoTheytraveledbyhorsebackandwagonstodifferentcitiestohearandruleoncases WhileIenjoyedsomeofthestoriesIwasdisappointedthatthebookhadonly165pagesoforiginaltextwithanappendixofTheDeclarationofIndependenceandtheConstitutionIrsquomsurethereismuchmoretotellabouttheCourtrsquoshistoryandthemanycharactersthatoccupieditschambersAndIdidnrsquotneedalmosthalfthebooktakenupwithhistoricaldocumentseasilyavailableonline MydisappointmentswiththosetwobookswereovercomebyJeffreyToobinrsquos

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Ifyouhavechildrenwhoattendapub-licorcharterschoolyoumayhaveheardaboutthetransitiontothenewCommonCoreStateStandards(CCSS)TheCom-monCoreStateStandardsinitiativewasledbytwonationalorganizationsCouncilofChiefStateSchoolOfficers(CCSSO)andNationalGovernorsAssociation(NGA)inordertoeffectbroadeducationreformeffortintheUnitedStatesEducatorspost-secondaryfacultycurriculumandas-sessmentexpertsandcommunitygroupstonameafewhelpedshapetheneweduca-tionstandards TheCaliforniaStateBoardofEduca-tionadoptedtheCCSSinAugust2010andapproveditonMarch72012Since201045stateshaveadoptedthesamestandardsforEnglishLanguageArts(ELA)andMath(CaliforniahasbeenteachingtheCaliforniaContentStandardsforover10years) WhythetransitionfromCaliforniaStateStandardstoanationalsetofstand-ardsTheideaisthatthestandardsoncelearnedwillpreparestudents--regardlessoflocationorsocio-economicfactors--tobegloballycompetitiveandreadyforcollegeandcareersuccessIdeallyallstudentswillleavehighschoolwiththesamecontentknowledgeandsameskillsetsandentercollegewithouttheneedforremediationForyearsstateshavebeensettingdiffer-entstandardsandassessmentsforwhatstudentsshouldknowandbeabletodoateachgradelevelThenewstandardsareconsistentfromschooltoschoolandstatetostate CCSSisdividedintotwosectionsEnglishLanguageArtsampLiteracyinHis-torySocialStudiesScienceandTechnicalSubjectsandMathematicswhicharebro-kenupbygradelevelsCommonCoredoesnotdictatehowteachersshouldteachal-lowingformorefreedomandflexibilityintheirapproachtoteachingBecausetherearefewerstandardswithCommonCoreteacherscanfocusonteachingindepthkeyskillsandtakemoretimetoteachcoreconceptsandprocedureswellmdashandtogivestudentstheopportunitytomasterthemThestandardsaredesignedtoencour-agehigher-orderthinkingcollaboration

researchandproblemsolvingStudentswillbeexpectedtoreadmoreldquoinformationaltextrdquoaswellasclassicliterature SowhatcanyouexpecttoseethiscomingschoolyearTheMtDiabloSchoolDistrictisinPhase2ofits3-PhasetransitionintoCommonCorePlansincludeadoptingnewmathinstructionalmaterialscontinuingteachertrainingofnewELAandmathframe-workspilotingunitsofstudyandlessonplansbuildingawarenessofnewsciencestandardsandimplementingrecommendationsfromTechnologyAdvisoryCommitteeforclass-roomtechnologyenhancementamongotheritemsItwillalsobethelastyearoftheSTARtestsasthedistricttransitionstotheSmarterBalancedAssessmentsingrades3-8andgrade11Fullimplementa-tionofCCSSandassessmentsisexpectedinthe2014-2015schoolyear BecauseMtDiablohasnotyetadopt-edtextbooksthatalignwiththeCCSSitmayposeachallengeforteachersthisschoolyearMostschoolswillcontinuetousetheHoughton-MifflinlanguageartstextandworkbookswhicharenotentirelyCommonCorefriendlyValhallaPrincipalMarjiCalbecksaidldquoWehavematerialsthatweareusinginLanguageArtstobridgeandsupplementtheHoughtonMifflinandon-goingteachertrainingisbeingpro-videdrdquo TheshifttoCCSSwillincreaserigorininstructionandincludemoreexpositorywritinginmathscienceandsocialstudiesInadditionastrongeremphasiswillbeplacedontheuseoftechnologyanddigitalmediatocollaborateresearchandpresentinformationandstudentswillbeaskedmoreopen-endedquestionstoprovetheirknowledgeandexpertiseonthesubjectmatterbeingtaughtStephanieGiovanettiHiddenValleyElementarysecondgradeteachersaysldquoTeacherswillneedtocreateandfindlessonsthatmatchwiththenewCommonCoreManyofusaretakingworkshopsinthesummerthiswillhelpmebeginmytransitionrdquoGiovanettiisop-timisticthatthenewstandardswillengagelearningldquoIdofeelitaddressesdifferentlearningstylesCommonCoremakeschil-drenthinkmoreforthemselvesYoupose

Keeping up with the Common Core By Jaki Jones

New Principal at aHs By Jaki Jones

OnApril29theMartinezUnifiedSchoolDistrictBoardapprovedtheap-pointmentofTomDoppeasprincipalofAlhambraHighSchoolreplacingNerminFraserwhoresignedlastJuneafterservingtwoyearsDoppepreviouslyservedasAlhambrarsquosviceprincipalduringthe2011-2013schoolyears AsnewprincipalDoppersquosimmedi-ateattentionwillbefocusedonthenewCommonCoreStandardsandtheimpactsoncurriculumandinstructionatthehighschoolldquoThisupcomingyearwewilldevotesignificanttimeduringweeklyprofes-sionaldevelopmentaswellasonminimumstudentdaystobuildtheknowledgeofstaffaroundtheexpectationsofthestandardsthemselvesandstrategiestosuccessfullyteachthemtostudentsrdquohesaid Creatingatechnologyrichenviron-mentisanotherpriorityforthenewprin-cipalTheCommonCoreStateStandardsaredesignedtoprepareallstudentsforlifeinatechnologicalsocietyandplaceanemphasisontechnologicalproficiencyldquoWewillhaveevenmoredevicesoncampusnextyearforourstudentstouseandwewillbetrainingteachersinbestpracticesforusingtechnologyintheclassroomtoenhanceandcomplimentgoodteachingrdquoheadded SuperintendentRamiMuthsupportedtheselectionofDoppeasprincipalandbelieveshisguidanceiswhatAlhambraneedsastheschoolmovesforwardwithimprovementsinitsfacilitiesandthequality

ofprogramsldquoTomisavisionaryleaderwhosincerelyworkstobuildconsensusHeleadsbyexampleandisneverafraidtostandupforthebestinterestsofstudentsItishiscourageandhiswillingnesstobuildrelationshipsthatmakehimanoutstandingleaderfordistrictrdquosaidMuth AlhambraHighSchoolreceivedasix-yearaccreditationwithathree-yearreviewfromtheWesternAssociationofSchoolsandColleges(WASC)inthespringof2011WASCgrantsinstitutionalaccreditationafteracomprehensiveself-studyfollowedbyanon-siteevaluationoftheprogramsandservicesofthetotalinstitutionldquoPartoftheaccreditationincludedamid-termreviewwhichisaone-dayvisitbytheWASCchairthatwilltakeplacethisschoolyearSowewillcontinuetoworkonourschoolgoalswhichcenteraroundclosingtheachieve-mentgapninthgradetransitionandcol-legeandcareerreadinessTheworkwearedoingwithCommonCoreandtechnologywillbeapartofaddressingthosegoalsbutourapproachwillbemulti-facetedrdquocontin-uedDoppe AsprincipalDoppelooksforwardtobeingvisibleatmanyschoolandsport-ingeventsandwillencourageschoolspiritamonghisstaffldquoItisasharedgoalthatmyadministrationteamhastobepresentandinvolvedinextracurricularsandinthecommunityrdquoJoiningPrincipalDoppeinadministrationwillbeVicePrincipalsMichaelDeFransecoandScottDamian

aquestionandtheydiscussanddiscovertheanswersontheirownThehardpartistheyaregoingtohavetobeabletoanswerthequestionlsquowhyrsquoThesenewstandardsexpectsmorein-depthlearningofasubjectmatterasopposedtojustskimmingthesurfacerdquoshecontinued GovernorJerryBrownsignedCalifor-niarsquosnew$963billionbudgetandincludes$125billioninschooldistrictfundingtoprepareforCommonCoreStateStandardsthatmaybeusedforprofessionaldevelop-menttextbookadoptionstechnologyandsuppliesforstudents

SmarterBalancedassessmentswillbeimplementedinthe2014-15schoolyearandwillassessstudentsrsquomasteryoftheCommonCoreParentscanreviewonlinepracticetestsbygoingtowwwsmarter-balancedorgFormoreinformationonCommonCorevisitwwwcorestandardsorgOpponentsofCommonCorehavecreatedawebsitecalledTruthinAmericanEducation

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WithfundsfromtheSafeampSup-portedSchools(S3)GrantCollegeParkisstartinganexcitingnewfreshmanorientationprogramcalledLinkCrewonThursdayAugust22from10am-4pmintheCollegeParkgymTheprogramisforallincomingfreshmanandLinkCrewLeaders LinkCrewempowersincomingfreshmentogetconnectedfromdayonewithclubsotherstudentsandeachotherTrainedstudentleadersconductthefreshmanorientationprogramusinggamesandbreakoutgroupstoshareintheschoolexperienceAlsoeachfresh-manismatchedwithastudentmentorforone-on-onesupportthroughouttheyearCollegeParktrains80ndash100studentleaderseveryyearsothatasfreshmenbecomesophomorestheycanbecomestudentleadersthemselves In2012CollegeParkwasoneofthreeschoolsinMDUSDtoreceivetheSafeampSupportedSchools(S3)Grant

CollegeParkusesfundsfromthisgranttoimprovelearningandachievementbyimprovingoverallschoolclimateInagoodschoolclimatestudentsfeelsafeconnectedandsupportedAlloftheS3programsaredesignedandimplementedthroughcollaborationbetweenstudentsstaffandparents InadditiontoLink CrewcurrentS3programsatCollegeParkincludeChallenge Day -ReducesbullyingandsubstanceusebygivingstudentstoolstobecometrueagentsofchangeintheireverydaylivesoncampusandathomeAjA Project-EmpowersphotographystudentstoexamineandilluminatethethemeofrespectforoneselfandothersStudentscreatemultimediaprojectstosharetheirdiscoverieswiththecampusandcommunityatlargeComment Boxes-ProvidesawaytosafelyandanonymouslyreportcampusconcernsandquestionsAllcommentsarereadandhandledbyqualifiedschoolstaff

HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION 2013Walk-Through Registration is August 21 amp 22 from 3pm - 7pmFreshman Orientation is Friday August 23 from 10am - 12pm

First Day of School is Tuesday August 27

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COLLEGE PARKMonday August 19 freshman parent orientation at 7pm Hear a brief orientation meet Principal Paul Gengler and get a tour of the school This is a great opportunity to get your questions answered prior to walk thru In addition meet the PTSA booster groups and alumni groups

Tuesday August 20 freshman and senior walk thru 9am-1230pm

Wednesday August 21 sophomore and junior walk thru 9am-1230pm

Wednesday August 21 5pm ndash 7pm An all-grades walk-thru for those unable to make it during assigned days and times Families with students scheduled on both days can come on each day or complete walk-thru for both students on Wednesday August 21

Students must attend walk thru to get their student ID and course schedule If students are unavailable on walk thru days they must arrive early on the rst day of school to get their student ID and schedule

Thursday August 22 the freshman orientation program Link Crew 10am-4pm in the College Park gym The program is for all incoming freshman and Link Crew Leaders (junior and senior leadership mentors)

Freshman Student amp Parent BBQ from 4pm - 6pm in the College Park Quad immediately following fresh-man orientation Enjoy food meet your studentrsquos mentor amp connect with other College Park freshman parents Sponsored by Slow Hand BBQ

First day of school for students is Wednesday August 28

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IntroducingthePERFORMANCE WORKSHOPprogramnewthisfallatVil-lageCenterfortheArtsThePerformanceWorkshopfosterspeer-to-peerencourage-mentandisasupportiveenvironmentforauditionpreparationperformingoriginalmaterialinfrontofotherartistsorsimplytopracticeyourcraftSingersActorsMusi-ciansPoetsWritersinthisclassshouldcomepreparedwiththeirownmaterial(bringsheetmusicbackingtrackifaccompanimentisneeded)Ourinstructor(s)willaddressstagepresencedeliveryandoverallcreativeapproach(Age12+) Call Village Center today at 925-676-8400 to register for the PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP program which begins in September on Tuesday evenings

Also new this fall PIANO STEPS for your 35-6 year old WearenowofferingyoungerstudentsafunandinteractivewaytobeintroducedtomusictheorymusicfundamentalsandpianobasicsTheclassiscalledPIANO STEPSandisopentoallstudentsaged35-6yearsYourlittleonewillexploretheworldofmusicandpianousingtheBIGpianomatparticipantshaveablastldquosteppingrdquooutmelodiesonthefloorpianoCall Village today to register for our fall PIANO STEPS class VillageCenterfortheArtsldquoafriendlyplaceforlearningrdquo925-676-8400

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TheMartinezArtsAssociationishostingthe44thannualArtintheParkonSundayAugust18atSusanaParkinMartinezActivitiesbeginat10amandcontinuethrough5pmEachyearover50artisansandcrafterscomefromallovertheBayAreaandasfarawayasOregonandHawaiitoparticipateinthisexcitingeventArtistsrepresentawidevarietyofmediumsprovidingguests

withanarrayofoptionsAttendeescandinefrommanyfoodboothselectionsandenjoyourwineampbeergardenwhilelisteningtolivemusicprovidedbylocalmusiciansincludingsalsajazzcountryrockamprollandothergreatsounds AllproceedsbenefittheMAArsquosscholarshipfundForfulldetailscontacthttpmartinezartsorgart-in-the-park

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Make the House safe from Quake shakesBy Jim Bonato Pleasant Hill CERT Program Manager

FPHE announces grants

InmyspringarticlesIpresentedthescenarioofalargeearthquakehittingPleasantHilloutlinedaneasyFamilyDisasterPreparednessPlanandidentifiedbasicprovisionsneededforDisasterSup-plyKits(visitwwwourcommunityfocuscomandclickontheldquoColumnsrdquodropdownlisttofindpastsafetyarticles)Thismonthletrsquostakealookathowtoprepareyourhometobetterwithstandthesuddenshakingofalargeearthquake MostofthemajorearthquakeswerememberintheBayAreaconsistedofarollingshakingmotionThe1906earthquakewasaccompaniedbyviolentlateraljoltingmovementsndashtheJuandeFucaplateliterallyslidnorthwardpasttheNorthAmericanplateAllquakesdisplaceobjectswhetheritrsquosahomenotboltedtoitsfoundationorloosearticlesontableswallsandshelvesinsidethehome ItisalwaysprudenttomakesureyourhomeisboltedtoitsfoundationEquallyimportantisreducingaquakersquosshakingeffectbyinstallinghalf-inchtothree-quarter-inchplywoodwallstothestudsin

thecrawlspaceunderthehomeThesearecalledsheerpanels InthehousestoreyourheaviestitemsonlowershelvesorinthelowerkitchencabinetsRememberthosechildprooflatchessomeofusinstalledonourcabinetdoorstopreventthekidsfromopeningthemThesecanbereinstalledtopreventplatesglassesandfoodstufffromfallingtothefloorandbreaking Allwall-hungpicturesandmirrorsshouldbeattachedwithsecurityhangersTallfurnitureshouldbesecuredtowallstudstopreventthoseitemsfromtippingoverTelevisionsandstereoequipmentcanbesecuredwithindustrialvelcroThesefastenersaresecuredtothebackofthefurnitureandequipmentLoosecurioscanbemademoresecurebyaffix-ingmuseumputtytotheirbaseAlltheseinexpensiveitemscanbepurchasedatlocalhardwarestores InthegaragelooktoseethatthewaterheaterisstrappedtothestudswithplumberrsquostapeandlagboltsthegassupplylinetotheheatershouldbeflexibleCheck

TheFoundationforPleasantHillEducation(FPHE)isproudtoannouncethatinMay2013itawarded$38000ingrantstotheelevenpublicschoolsinPleasantHillSince2009FPHEhasawarded$158000totheschoolsintheCollegeParkHighSchoolfeederpatternFPHEgrantsprovideschoolswithessen-tialeducationalmaterialsandprogramsthatwouldnototherwisebeavailable FPHEgreatlyappreciatesandthanksallthe2012-2013donorsandbusinesspartnersfortheircontributionsandtheirawarenessthatstrongschoolsbenefitanentirecommunity ForconvienentdonatingFPHEisnowoneScripForthoseunfamiliarwitheScripeverytimeyoushopataneScrip

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toseethathazardousmaterialsareinwell-markedunbreakablecontainersandstoredonthebottomshelves LastlyitisalwaysprudenttohaveanABC-ratedfireextinguisherhandyinthe

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Thereareanumberofkeyfactorsmostinsurancecompaniesusetocalcu-latehowmuchyoursquollenduppayingforyourautoinsuranceWhatrsquosimportanttorememberisthatyoucancontrolmanyofthesefactorsInmanycasesthechoicesyoumakeaboutthecoverageyouwantdeterminethecostofyourpremium Belowaresixkeyfactorsthataffectyourautoinsurancepremiumsaswellassomesuggestionsforkeepingthecostsdown1 Your Coverage And Deductibles AutoinsuranceprovidersallowyoutochooseyourdeductibleanddecidewhethertoaddadditionalcoveragethatisnrsquotnecessarilyrequiredbythelawsinyourstateThespecificsofyourcoverageanddeductiblesplayamajorroleinyourmonthlypaymentTypicallychoosingahigherdeductiblemeansalowermonthlypaymentchoosingalowerdeductiblemeansahighermonthlypaymentAddi-tionalcoveragegivesyouaddedfinancialprotectiondependingontheclaimbutwillalsoaddtoyourmonthlycosts2 What You Drive BycollectingalargeamountofdatafromcustomerclaimsandanalyzingindustrysafetyreportsautoinsuranceprovidersoftendevelopvehiclesafetyratingsandofferdiscountstocustomerswhodrivesafervehiclesSomeinsur-ersincreasepremiumsforcarsmoresusceptibletodamageoccupantinjuryortheftandlowerratesforthosethatfarebetterthanthenorm2010Toyota4Run-nersforexampleratehighlyintermsofdriverprotectionandpassengerprotec-tionwhichmeansdiscountsoninsur-anceAndwhiletwo-doorHondaCivicsareoneofthecountryrsquosmostpopularvehiclestheirlower-than-averagesafetyratingsanddesirabilitytocarthievesmakethemmoreexpensivetoinsure Beforeyouheaddowntothedealer-shipdosomeresearchKnowingtheanswerstoafewsimplequestionscangoalongwayinkeepingyourrateslow3 How Often And How Far You Drive Peoplewhousetheircarforbusiness

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Coach allocco 600 Wins EarlierthisyearwewereremissnottoacknowledgeamilestoneofoneofouroldfriendsDeLaSalleheadvarsitybas-ketballcoachFrankAlloccocelebratedhis600thcareercoachingvictoryonFebruary8ThewincameastheSpartansusedtheirtrademarkdefensetodefeatLivermore64-29 The59-year-oldAlloccoisonlythetwenty-ninthboyrsquosbasketballcoachinCaliforniaprephistorytoreach600victoriesandtheninthfromtheBayAreaOverallhiscareerrecordonthatmagicalnightstoodat600-83(878)inacombined22-yearcareeratDLSandNorthgate(167wins)Congratulationscoachsteve Ward Back on the Diamond SteveWardveryfamiliartotheland-scapeatDiabloValleyCollege(DVC)forovertwodecadeshasannouncedhewillreturntothebaseballdiamondandcoachtheVikingsforanunprecedentedthirdstintin2014Some25yearsagoWardwasfirsthiredasheadbaseballcoachatDVCwhereheledtheteamfor14seasonsIn1995headdedthetitleofathleticdirectortohisresumeIn2000followingsixyearsofperforminginbothrolesheresignedfromcoachingbaseballcollegiatelyandfocusedonhissonrsquostravelteamldquoIamexcitedaboutgettingtofinishmylastfiveyearsatDVCasthebaseballcoachrdquoWardsaid Wardhas30yearsofexperiencecoachingbaseballatJCDivisionIandhighschoollevelsIn2002hewasinductedintotheCaliforniaCommunityCollegeBaseballHallofFameWardrsquosca-reerrecordis382-290-2(568)Histeamshavemadetenstateplayoffappearancesandthe1989clubwontheonlyGoldenGateConferencetitleinschoolhistoryInadditionWardfounded(in2006)andisExecutiveChairmanoftheDVCAthleticHallofFameCardinale Passes JohnCardinale47andaresidentofMartinezpassedawayafteratwo-yearbattlewithstomachcancerinMarchCardinalewasthedirectorofcommuni-cationsandmediarelationsatRacewaySonomasince1998Cardinalewasa

nativeofSanFranciscorsquosNorthBeachandagraduateofSacredHeartHighSchoolTheRacewayhonoredhimbynamingthemediacenterinhismemoryInadditionanimageofCardinalersquosfacewillbeperma-nentlyetchedinaplaquewhichresidesonthetrackrsquoswalloffameCardinalewasakind-heartedmanwhowasafriendtosomanyOurthoughtsandprayersgoouttoCardinalersquoswifeAndreaanddaughtersLaurenandEmmaPygeorge says goodbye HeadathletictrainerandteacherScottPygeorgehasannouncedthatheisleavingAlhambraafterbeingattheschoolfornearlytenyearsandwillbeheadingeasttoworkandteachatPittsburgHighSchoolPygeorgegrewupintheBayAreaandattendedChicoStateandthenwentontopursueagraduatedegreeatOldDominionUniversityinVirginiaWhileatODUScottworkedtheclinicalportionofhistrainingatnearbyNorfolkStateUniversityDeMers Earns several Elite Honors BaseballstarJoeDeMerswhojustcompletedhissophomoreyearatCollegeParkwasselectedasaFirst-TeamAll-AmericanchoicetotheLouisvilleSluggerBatCompanyrsquos2013nationalprepteamAtthesametimeDeMerswasalsonamedtheCal-HiSportsstatesophomoreldquoPlayeroftheYearrdquoandtheDVALrsquosCo-MostValuablePlayer Thetalentedshortstopandpitcherwasaperfect10-0inelevengamesstartedthispastseasonwitha100ERAhad5completegames(2shutouts)and63strikeouts(Just2walks)Attheplatehehadanimpressive373battingaveragewith2homerunsand25RBIs In2012DeMersalsohadasensa-tionalseasonandwasleagueMostValu-ablePitcherasafreshmanOverallinhisFalconcareerhenowboastsapitchingrecordof19-2witha101ERAThe6-2230-pounderwhohashit95miles-per-hourontheradargunhasreportedlygivenaverbalcommitmenttotheUniver-sityofWashingtonDavis Leaves Hawaii FormerAlhambrafootballstarTrevorDavishasrequestedandbeengranted

areleasefromhisscholarshipfromtheUniversityofHawaiiDaviswhoplayedtwoseasonsfortheWarriorshasnotin-dentifiedanewschoolasofyetalthoughreportshavesurfacedthatWisconsinTexasTechTexasStateandCalhaveshowninterestDavishauled-in17recep-tionslastseasonfor235yardsandscoredtwotouchdownsOverallhenabbed45catchesandfivetouchdownsin15careergamesforHawaiiRaciti Back on Line for spartans CollegefootballfanscanexpecttoseealotoflocalboyTravisRacitithisyearontelevisionandinprintThe6-8306poundnosetacklefromCollegeParkenjoyedanexcellent2012seasonalongwithbeingakeyelementinhelpingSanJoseState(SJSU)tofootballresurgenceTheSpar-tansenjoyedan11-2overallrecord(5-1inWesternAthleticConference)lastseasonInadditionSJSUwasthe2012MilitaryBowlchampionswiththeir29-20victoryoverBowlingGreeninWashingtonDC The2103seasonseesSJSUmovingtotheMountainWestConference(MWC)wherethecompetitionwillagainbefor-midableRacitiaruggedjuniorhasbeenselectedasaconsensus2013pre-seasonFirst-TeamAll-MWCdefensivelinemenbyamultitudeofpublicationsRacitihasalsobeennotedbymanyasoneofthetopfiveplayerstowatchforfirst-yearcoachRonCaragherrsquossquadHeisoneofsixreturningstartersondefenseIn2012Racitinotched42tackles(12forloss)and85sacks In2011RacitiwastheWACrsquosDefen-siveFreshmanoftheYearAtCollegeParkin2009RacitiwasaSecond-TeamCal-HiSportscomAll-StatepickandChroni-cleAll-MetroselectionandtheCo-MostValuablePlayeroftheDFAL TheSpartansopentheirseasononThursdayAugust29astheyhostSacra-mentoStateandtraveltoPaloAltothefollowingweektofacetraditionalrivalStanfordRacitiwillbejoinedbyMartinezresidentandAlhambragradJaredLeafatransferfromHawaiiFloethe Promoted JakeFloetheagraduateofAcalaneshasbeenpromotedtoDouble-AMont-gomeryoftheSouthernLeagueThe

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InlateJunetheMartinezRedSoxMajorGirlssoftballteamtookonPinoleHerculesfortheLittleLeagueDistrict4TournamentofChampionsofContraCostaCountytitleThegamewashostedbyClaytonValleyLittleLeagueandplayedatClaytonValleyCharterHighSchool AsthevisitingteamMartinezwastednotimeastheystruckinthefirstinningwhenBriannaWatersledoffthegamewithawalkAfterabasehitbuntbyKarennaRossellimovedhertothirdHannaRuval-cabahitasacrificeflytoscoreWatersfora1-0lead DericaBoydwasthestartingpitcherforMartinezshuttingdownthefirsttwobatterswithstrikeoutstostartAfterissu-ingawalkMartinezrsquoscatcherLaurenKinggunnedtherunnertoendanythreat InthesecondMartineztackedontwomorerunssetupbyahitfromMarissaMooreandanerroronadroppedthirdstrikethatallowedMimiVotoreachfirstbasesafelyVoandMooreputthemselvesinscoringpositiononadoublestealandSadieJamesstrokedahittobringMoorehomeTheyscoredanotherRedSoxrunwhenJamesgotintoapickleallowingVotoscoreeasilyfora3-0leadBoydagainshutdownPinoleHerculesbystriking-outtheside InthethirdMartinezscoredtwomoreasRuvalcabastrokedahomerunandKingliftedasacrificeflymakingita5-0gameInthebottomoftheinningPinole

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The Pleasant Hill Blue 8U Boys team battled the heat as well as some serious com-petition to finish in 2nd place at the All World Baseball Fire Cracker 400 Tournament on June 28-30 in Martinez The Blue team finished pool play with a 3-0-1 record good for the 2 seed in the Semi Finals There they beat The Belmont Blasters 3-2 on a walk off triple in the bottom of the 6th inning Our boys finally fell to The Delta Dawgs in the championship game The team picked up their second consecutive 2nd place finish in the Fremont 4th of July Tournament Our boys used some hot hitting superb defense and clutch pitch-ing to advance to the championship game with a 3-1 record There they met the un-beaten host team from Fremont The championship game was a real nail biter with Fremont coming out on top 5-4 Great job guys

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Coaches Coach Rich King Manager Phil Raines and Coach Steve Moore

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SonomaStateUniversity(SSU)seniorpitcherHarmenSidhuwhosetaprogramandCaliforniaCollegiateAthleticAssociation(CCAA)recordforthebestsingle-seasonearnedrunaverage(ERA)andledthenationinthatsamecategorywasnamedtherecipientofthe2013TinoMartinezAwardwhichispresentedeachyeartothemostoutstandingplayerinNCAADivisionIIbaseball SidhuisfromMartinezandattendedCollegeParkgraduatingin2008 EquivalenttofootballrsquosHeismanTrophytheprestigiousawardisnamedaftertheformerUniversityofTampaUSOlympianandMajorLeagueBaseballAll-StarTinoMartinezTinohimselfmadethecalltoSidhutopersonallycongratulatehimonwinningtheaward In13startsthisseasonSidhuwas10-1witha098ERAwith93strikeoutsin8223inningsHeallowedjust47hitsand9earnedrunsHisERAwastopsinDivisionIIandisthefirsttimeinthestoriedhistoryofSonomaStatebaseball--andtheCCAA--thatastartingpitcherhasrecordedanERAunder100MostimpressivelySidhugave-upjustfiveextrabasehits(nohomeruns)to323battershefaced Theright-handerendedhistwo-yearstintwithSSUbybreakingtheall-timerecordforlowestcareerERA(156)andlowestopponentbattingaverage(186)

Hecompileda17-2recordin25careerappearances(allstarts)In150totalinningsheallowedjust99hitsand26earnedrunswhilestriking-out161(4thall-timeforSSU) AftertheseasonSidhuwasselectedasaFirst-TeamperformerbytheCCAAand

WestRegionHealsoearnedFirst-TeamAll-AmericahonorsfromtheAmericanBaseballCoachesAssociationandtheNa-tionalCollegiateBaseballWritersAssocia-tion InadditiontohisstellarplaySidhuwasoutstandingintheclassroomaswellpostinga354GPAincommunicationsHewasnamedtothe2013DivisionIIAca-demicAll-Districtteam SonomaStatefinishedthirdintheDivisionIIWestRegionandwrapped-up2013withanoverallrecordof36-22TheSeawolvesplacedfourthinCCAAwitha24-16record SidhuspenthisfirsttwoyearsatDia-bloValleyCollegePriortothatheearnedThird-TeamAll-DVALhonorsafterhisseniorseasonatCollegeParkTheFalconsalsomadeanimpressiverunthatseasontoclaimtheNCS3A-EastBaycrownwithSidhuwinningthreeofthefourgamesenroute SidhugotsomemoregreatnewsinearlyJunewhenhewasa20th-rounddraftpick(608thoverall)oftheTampaBayRays

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tomatoes Basil and Fruit Oh MyBy Lesley Stiles

Corn Fritters

Sweet and Sour Tomatoes

Mix flour baking powder and salt in a bowl Make a well in the center and put eggs oil and milk in center Whisk together and add corn and herbs Put enough oil in a frying pan to grease well Fry the fritters a few at a time until golden on each side

Put tomatoes green onions and cilantro in a bowl and set aside Heat olive oil in a sauce pan Add cinnamon and cumin and heat until bubbly about 2 minutes Slowly add honey and rice vinegar Cook for 3 more minutes or until a little thick and gooey Pour mixture over tomatoes cilantro and green onions Season with salt and let sit for about 5 minutes before using

1frac12 cups flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon soda1 teaspoon kosher salt2 large eggs

frac34 cup milk3 tablespoons olive oil2 cups fresh corn kernels2 tablespoons each chopped parsley and chopped basil

2 pounds of assorted heirloom tomatoes seeded and cut into chunks1 bunch green onions sliced thin2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro2 tablespoons of honey

frac14 cup of seasoned rice vinegar1 tablespoon of olive oil1 teaspoon of kosher salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Ingredients

Ingredients

Directions

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MercuryhasbeenabithighbutitisthoseeveningsweliveforwhenthesungivesupthefightandthegentlesummerbreezeoffthebayrollsintoourlittlevalleymakingitoneofthefinestplacesonearthtocallhomeGetoutonthetrailsearlyandhydratelotsMangia CornFritterswithSweetandSourtomatoesisthemostpopularitemIprepareforfolksallsummerlonghandsdownAlittlebitofworkbutitwillguaranteeyouaspotatanypartyalotofsuitorsandevenseveralpropos-alsofmarriage LesleyStilesisagraduateoftheCaliforniaCulinaryAcademysus-tainablecatererandschoolgardeneducator ContactLesleyatlesleystilescomcastnetwwwlesleystilesblog-spotcomandvisithernewwebsitewwwlesleystilesfoodscom

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81 - Fit For Life Senior Aerobics 9-10amTuesThursEnergy-inspiringmusictostartyourdayoffrightlowimpacteasydancemovesforagoodcardiowork-outYoursquollhavelotsoffunwhileyouareburningcaloriesMuscleconditioningandstretchingarepartoftheprogramAppropriateforalllevelsInstructorTariNicholson8classes$35$30(member)or8-classpunchcard$40Noclasson8688

813 - So You Want to Write a Book 2pmApanelofblockbusterlocalauthorswilldiscusstheirwritingandpublishingexperiencesQampAsessionfollowsTheau-thorswillbeBarbaraBentley(A Dance with the Devil A True Story of Marriage to a Psychopath)JonCory (A Plague of Scoundrels)AlfredJGarrette(The Saint of Florenville A Love Story)andJudithMarshall (Husbands May Come amp Go but Friends are Forever)FreePHSCChateauHall

815 - Basic Computer amp You 130-3pm ThursdaysThisisahands-onexperi-encewhereyouwilllearnthebasiccomputerfunctionssuchashowtoturnonthecomputerlogonnavigatewithamouseandfindsoftwareapplicationsInstructorWalterSanchezPHSeniorCenterComputerLab3classes$45$40(member)

830 - Just the Facts Regarding Skin Cancer 1pmThoroughskincancerpresen-tationincludesadviceonpreventionearlydetectionamptreatmentoptionsThiseducationaltalkwillhighlighttheABCDErsquosofskincancerbasalcellsquamouscellandmelanomaRefreshmentsampsunscreenprovidedPresenterShannyBaughmanMDSponsoredbyCASkinampMelanomaCenterDiabloValleyOn-cologyandHospiceoftheEastBayCalltoreserveyourspotFreeforallages

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82 - CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) 10am- 1230pm Donrsquot be ScaredhellipBe PreparedWeareofferingafree2-hourpersonalemergencypreparednessclasspresentedbytheCERTteamLearnhowtobereadywhenamajordisasterstrikesTopicscoveredwillincludewhatbasicneces-sarysuppliesandequipmentyoushouldhaveandwhatplansyoushouldmaketoensureyouarereadytomeetthischallengingtimeCalltoregister(925)370-8770EveryoneiswelcomeNoteTherewillbeafreedrawing(emergencypreparationkitvaluedat$100)forthosewhoattendthisim-portantandinformativeseminarDrawingwillbeheldaftertheseminaryoumustbepresenttowin

811 - Pancake Breakfast 8-1100amThisdeliciousbreakfastincludespan-cakesortoastsausageeggs(howyoulikethem)orangejuiceandcoffeeEveryoneiswelcomeCostis$350foradultsand$2forchildren10yearsandunderHandmadecraftsperfectforgiftswillbeonsaleduringthebreakfast

Coming soonhellipcall the center for more informationbullCatchYourself-MaintainYourIndependenceFridaysSeptember6ndash272013bullCoroDrsquoAmiciConcertSundaySeptember152013bullVagabondPlayerspresentldquoWagonWheelsrdquoFridaySeptember272013

Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu in October AretheGalaacutepagosIslandsandMachuPicchuonyourbucketlistJointheMartinezSeniorCenterforthetripofalifetimetoEcuadorGalapagosIslandsandPeruTripDatesOctober1-122013TourHighlights5Day4NightGalapagosIslandsCruiseaboardtheLegendExploretheSacredValleyoftheIncasstayovernightinMachuPicchuandtourCuzcoandthenearbyruinsLandandCruisePack-ageTourIncludesAllmealstransfersandexcursionsonboardcruiseroundtriptrainticketsonVistadomeTrainalltransfersandsightseeingasoutlinedintheitineraryairporttransferstoSanFranciscoAirportairfarefromSFOtoGuayaquilreturningfromLimatoSFOallinternalflightsCost$7794perpersondoubleoccupancyCallthecenterat(925)370-8770foradetaileditineraryTherearejustafewspacesleftifyouwouldliketogocalltoday

Help a Child to Read

Community service Day

Helpachildlearntoreadbyvolunteer-ingforthePleasantHillEducationInitiative(PHEI)ReadingReadiness programbegin-ningthisfall The ReadingReadiness programwilltargetstudentsingradesK-2ateachele-mentaryschoolinPleasantHill Volunteerswillbematchedwithyoungreadersandwillworkone-on-onewithstudentsunderateacherrsquosguidancetoimprovetheirread-ingskillsandgivethemtheconfidencetheyneedtothriveintheclassroomThereisnopreviousexperiencenecessarytovolunteer

justacommitmentofonehouraweektomakeadifference VolunteerswillneedtobefingerprintedandTBtested ThePHEIisalsointerestedinpartner-ingwithbusinessesandcivicandreligiousgroupsthatarewillingtocreateReadingReadinessteamstohelpoutintheclass-room ForadditionalinformationortohelpoutwiththisprogrampleasegotothePHEIrsquoswebpageandclickonldquoSignupasaVolunteerNowrdquo httpwwwcipleasant-hillcausphei

Volunteerandprojectregistrationisnowopenforthe9thannualCommunityServiceDayonSaturdaySeptember28thChurchesschoolsneighborhoodsbusinessesfindaprojectandregisteritonthecitywebsiteatwwwpleasant-hillnetCSD Senior Residents ndash Do you need help at home with yard workTheSeniorCenterandPHCivicActionCommissionareexploringthepossibilityofas-sistingseniorsattheirresidenceswhoareinneedofyardworkandotheroutdoorchoresIfyouareinterestedinreceivingassistancefromCommunityServiceDayvolunteersorhaveanyquestionsaboutthisprojectpleasecallDanaat798-8788oremailheratdkriderpleasanthillreccom FormoreinformationcontactMartinNelisatmneliscipleasant-hillcausorcall(925)671-5229

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Recreation and Park updatesMake a Difference BerecognizedinourcommunitywithyourgeneroussupportofournewSeniorCenterTeenCenterCommuni-tyCenterandPleasantOaksParkHelpusmeetourgoaltocompletethefinaltouchesforallfourofournewPleasantHillRecreationvenuesWestillneedfurniturefixturesandequipmentWall Dedication ($500+) Withyourgenerousdonationyourdesignatednamewillbeetchedonabeautifulclearslatewithinthecapitalcampaigndedicationwallslocatedin

thePleasantHillSeniorCenterTeenCenterandCommunityCenterCon-tactourofficetosecureyourspecialplaceRoom Dedication Opportuni-ties ($5000+) HonorandrecognizeyourfamilyalovedoneabusinessororganizationformanyyearstocomebynamingaroominoneormoreofournewPleasantHillRecreationcentersSpecialsignagewillcommemorateyourgenerouscontribu-tionandyourexceptionalcommitmenttoourcommunityContactouroffice

todiscussroom-namingopportunitiesavailableineachcenteradditional Donation Opportu-nities OpportunitiessuchasdesignateddonationspledgesandbequestsarealsowelcomecontributionsAnydonationover$500willberecognizedwithyournameonourdedicationwallslocatedinallthreebuildingsTogetyournamededicationetchedinrecognitionthisyearthedeadlineisOctober102013Formoreinformationonthebondproj-ectsanddonationopportunitiesvisitwwwpleasanthillreccomCome Play With us this Fall ThePleasantHillRecreationampParkDistrictrsquosFallSpotlightisheadedtomailboxesonAugust15Checkoutallnewclassesactivitiesandeventsgoing

onthisfallinPleasantHillFromtod-dlerstoteenstoseniorstheSpotlightisyourguidetofunthisfallRegisterearlyforclassesandactivitiesearlytosecureyourspotFormoreinformationoneverythingPHRPDhastooffervisitwwwpleasanthillreccomteen Center Open HouseAugust 21 from 230pm to 5pm InterestedintheTeenCenterbutnotsurewhatithastoofferComecheckitoutMeetthestaffcheckoutthegamesandactivitiesseeclassdem-onstrationsandenterourprizedrawingSign-upsforclassesandactivitieswillalsobeavailableThenewTeenCenterislocatedinthePleasantHillParkat147GregoryLaneFormoreinforma-tiononthiseventcall(925)691-5645orvisitwwwphteenscenecom

PaID aDVERtORIaL

Teen council members from left to right Meredith Fore Allie Naccara Emily Adamson and Maddie Shultz

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FALCON FOUNDATION

College Parkrsquos Class of 1963 Reunion

Join Us At the Malt Shoppe

Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17 600 to 1000

Catered by Outback Steakhouse

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Join us for dinner catered by Outback Steakhouse at the Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17th from 6pm ndash 10pm

Music of the Doo Wop Bands of the 50rsquos and 60rsquosAfter party will be at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center from 10pm - 1am

Sunday Picnic at the Martinez Waterfront from 11am - 3pmFor more information please contact Jerry Pollard

3129 Sonoma Valley Drive Fairfield Ca 945349168135401 bull jerrypollardyahoocom

The class of 1983 is celebrating 30 years and we want to celebrate with the classes of 1982 amp 1984

Join us for a catered picnic at Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek Bring your family Sunday September 29th from 1100 am ndash 600 pm

For more information and to RSVP contact Corrin Grube Canale at ccanalecomcastnet or

Danielle Pratt Dearborn at thedearbornscomcastnet

30 YEARREUNION

Class of 83rsquo

50 YEARREUNION

Class of 63rsquo

The class of 1963 is celebrating 50 years Join us at the Malt Shoppe

HALL OFFAME

BANQUET

7th Annual

CPHS Annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction CeremonyPlease join us in honoring our Athletic Alumni on Saturday August 24th 2013at St Andrews Community Center bull 1601 Mary Dr Pleasant Hill CA 94523

No Host Bar at 500PM Dinner at 630

Catered By Outback Steakhouse Pleasant Hill CA Cost of Event $5000 per person Reservations needed - Must reserve by Aug10th Tickets at door only if seating is available for $7000 Send checks to HOF Falcon Foundation co Barbara Lannum 109 Woodview Ct Martinez CA 94553

TEAMS TO BE HONOREDGymnastics 1968 - 69 - 70

HONOREEMike Huff 1978

ATHLETES TO BE HONOREDDan Stoll 1991 Cross Country and Track

Alison Suto 1988 Tennis-Basketball-SoftballDustin Torrez 1994 Football-BaseballCasey Torrez 1994 Football-Baseball

Contact Jerry Pollard CPHS Hall of Fame Committee E-mail for more info jerrypollardyahoocom bull 916-813-5401

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same as it Ever WasBy Suzie Billingsley

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ningthroughthesprinklersGoinguptoDinosaurHillbehindmystreetwasalwaysanadventureoffortbuildingandexploring MycousinsandIputplastichorseheadsonthehandlebarsofourbikesinhonorofRoyRogersampDaleEvansWenamedourbikesaftertheirhorsesTrig-gerandButtermilkMybackyardhadalargestoragebuildingwecalledThePon-derosabecausewelovedtheTVshowldquoBonanzardquoandanythingwithawesterntheme WhenIwassevenmybestfriendonthestreetandIwereinseparableSheisthesisterofactorTomHanksWeplayedwithourdogsBarbiedollsandboardgamesanddancedtoAmericanBandstandonTVShemovedawayayearlaterandwelosttouchbutwhenIfoundheronFacebooklastyearwesharedmanyfondmemoriesofourchildhoodsummersNowtherearetwootherlittlegirlsonthestreetwhoareBFFrsquosandplaytogetherallthetime InthiseraofiPhonessocialnet-workingandendlessactivitiesawayfromhomesomethinghasbeenlostButmylivingroomlooksouttowhereweplayedaschildrenandIstillseefathersteach-ingtheirkidstoridebikesBoysandgirlsstillwalktheirdogsandplaysoftballandhopscotchItwarmsmyhearttoknowthatsometime-honoredritualsofgrow-ingupcontinueItrsquoswonderfultorealizethatthekidsonmystreetarestillcon-nectingwitheachotheroutsideinthesunshineandunderthestarrysummernightskySuzie on her horse-head handlebar bike

wwwourcommunityfocuscomPage 32 August 2013

AGameofThronesthefirstbookinGeorgeRRMartinrsquosacclaimedfantasyseriesASongofIceandFireisanengrossingnovelfilledwithpoliticalconspiracymysteryandadventureThestorybe-ginswhenEddardStarkLordofWinterfellisappointedasHandtotheKingcausinghimtomovesouthtoKingrsquosLandingthecapitalcityofWesteroswherethingsareneverastheyseemandwherepeoplewilldoanythingtofurthertheirselfishinterestsInthisatmosphereofdouble-crossingandmanipulationEddardStarkrsquoshonorandgoodintentionsputhimatoddswithmuchofthecityrsquosinhabitantsMeanwhilethemalevolentOthersaremassingbeyondtheWallthatprotectsWesterosfromtheterrorsofthefarnorthandbeyondtheNar-rowSeaDaenerysTargaryendaugh-teroftheoverthrownKingAerysismarriedtotheleaderoftheDothrakiawarlikepeopleaspaymentforanarmyforherbrother ThisnovelisnotasimplevillageboyvsgreatevilfantasybookItisacomplexstorywhereyouareneversurewhotherealvillainisandwhereenemiescanturnintoalliesandviceversaAlongwithitsintricateplotandbelievablecharactersMartinrsquosprose

isoneofthebookrsquosbiggeststrengthsasitisveryeffec-tiveatconveyingtensionandmakingyoufeellikeyoursquoreinthemiddleoftheactionCourtdealingsandroyalpoliticsareasexcitingasadeadlybattle(ofwhichtherearenumer-ous)Inadditiontheworldof

AGameofThronescontainscharactersasvariedandrealasourownMartinshowcasesthesecharactersbywritingfromtheperspectiveofonecharacterforeachchapterThisgivesthereadergreaterinsightintothemindofeachmajorcharacterandrevealsthemotiva-tionsbehindeachcharacterrsquosactionsMartinrsquosgeniusliesinhisabilitytomakeussympathizewiththevilestcreatureandtoquestionthemotivesofthemosthonorableknight AGameofThronesreallyisaone-of-a-kindbookbecauseofthemulti-facetedcharactersgreatproseandun-predictabilityofthestorySomeofyoumayhaveseentheHBOseriesbasedonthebooksandtrustmealthoughtheshowisgreatthebooksarebetterandifyoulikeoneyoursquollprobablyliketheother(ForpeoplewhohavealreadyreadASongofIceandFirecheckoutTheWheelofTimeseriesforanothergreatepicfantasyseries) Suggestedforages15andup

to Read or Not to Read By Zane Dundon Senior De La Salle HS

Meet a teen Illusionist Itrsquosunusualtomeetateenagemagi-cianbuttohaveonelivinginyourowncommunityisallthemoremagicalCollegeParkfreshmanJackDuganwhogoesbythestagenameJackAlexanderhadoneofthebiggestshowsofhisca-reerlastmonthattheUn-ScriptedThea-treinSanFranciscoTheFocussatdownwithJackanddiscussedhispenchantforillusionCFWhatattractedyoutomagicJDMagichasalwaysinterestedmebe-causeitissomethingthatamazespeopleanditallowsmetobecreativeandbringasenseofwondertoalmostanybodyAllofasuddenIhadthisskillthatnoneofmyotherfriendshadBecauseofthisIwasabletostandoutanddothingsthatmostotherkidsdonrsquotgettodoCF WhoisldquoJackAlexanderrdquoJDThepersonaIhaveonstagebasi-callyanenlargedversionofmyselfWhilemanymagicianschoosetocreatecharactersonstageothersarejustabig-gerversionofthemselvesIttakesaverylongtimetofindoutwhoyouareasaperformerandIamstilltryingtofigurethatoutformyselfCF AreyoualdquomagicianrdquoorldquoillusionistrdquoJD AnillusionistIllusionistsarestillmagiciansbuttheyareknownforperformingwithbigpropsUsuallymostyoungmagiciansperformsleightofhandmagicorcloseupmagicbutIalwayshadapassionforperformingil-lusionsIstartedperformingillusionsatage11andhavenotlookedbackCFHowdidyoulandtheUn-ScriptedTheatergigJD Iwasontourwithashowcalled

PuppetsofImpulsethatranthroughAprilandoneofourstopswastheUn-ScriptedTheaterOneoftheownersClayRobesonwantedmetoheadlinethereandsoIdidIhaveperformedatmanytheatersallacrosstheBayAreaandIhopetoonedayhavemyownfullshowinLasVegasCFWheredoyouseeyourselfin10yearsJDDoingmagicfull-timeeithertouringorplayingatonevenueforanextendedperiodoftimeIwillkeepworkinguntilmagicbecomesmyfull-timeprofessionIwillspendhoursadayworkingonmyshowbecausewithrepetitioncomesagreatendproductIamlookingtoputamodernspinonthisclassicart JackrsquosmomKimsaidldquoWeareveryproudofhimheshowssuchconfidenceHersquosalwaysshowingusnewthingsHehassuchadrivetosucceedandIadmirethatrdquo ForinquiriesaboutshowsemailJackatjackalexandermagicgmailcomYoucanwatchhimonYouTubebysearchingldquoJackAlexanderTeenMagi-cianrdquo

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 33

How Often should I Change my Oil

By the Haginrsquos Staff

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Howoftenshouldtheoilbechangedinyourvehiclersquosenginendash3000miles5000miles15000milesManufacturershaverecommendedserviceintervalsthatrangefrom3000to15000milesSomemanufacturersuseanoillifesystemthatdisplaysldquooilliferemainingrdquoWebelieveinfol-lowingthemanufacturerrecommen-dationsasaguidelinebutalsouseourownexperiencewhenrecommendingserviceintervalsWeareseeingahigh-ernumberofvehicleenginesrunninglowonoiloutofoilorwithoilsludgefromtheseextendedserviceintervals RunninganenginelowonoiloroutofoilmaynotresultinimmediatedamagebutitwillshortenthelifeoftheengineHowmuchitwillshortenthelifeishardtodeterminebecauseofthevariablesinvolvedDependingonwhereyouhaveyouroilchanged

theymayormaynotchecktheoillevelbeforeperformingtheoilchangeAtHaginrsquosautomotivewechecktheoillevelbeforeandafterperformingev-eryoilchangeIfyouroilislowbeforewestartyouroilchangewewillmakeanoteofitonyourrepairorderandrecommendmonitoringoilconsump-tionAlsowebelieveinperformingapreventativemaintenanceinspectionevery3monthsTheCarCareCouncilstillrecommendschangingtheoilandfilterevery3000milesformaximumenginelifeTheCarCareCouncilalsorecommendsperformingamulti-pointinspectionevery3monthsor3000miles FormoreinformationontheCarCareCouncilvehiclemaintenanceguidevisittheirwebsitehttpwwwnxtbookcomnxtbooksmercurycar-careguide

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SupportacausethatprovidesahealthfulqualityoflifeforusallAt-tendtheMuirHeritageLandTrustrsquosFreshAireAffaireGalaOurmuch-anticipatedfundraiserisaneleganteveningunderthestarsinthepearorchardsofJohnMuirrsquosVictorianes-tatewithMasterofCeremoniesDougMcConnellhostofPublicTelevisionrsquosOpenRoadcelebrityguestsandhun-dredsofLandTrustsupportersTo-getherwersquollenjoyspecialtycocktailsandappetizersagourmetdinnerex-travaganzabeautifulmusicbyBobAthaydeandFriendsandliveauc-tionexcitementwithAuctioneerJohnPereira TakeyoursupporttothenextlevelwithanexclusiveVIPpackagewhichincludesatourofJohnMuirrsquosmansionwithDougMcConnellandSuperin-tendentofNationalParkServiceTomLeathermanalongwithpremierpark-ingcocktailsandhorsdrsquooeuvres Since1989TheMuirHeritageLandTrusthasworkedtopreserve

openspacethroughoutContraCostaCountyWithpublicsupporttheLandTrusthaspermanentlyprotectedthou-sandsofacresAlongwithsavinglandweprovidemulti-usehikingtrailsforpublicrecreationonsuchpropertiesasFernandezRanchAcalanesRidgeSkyDutraampGustinRanchThesenaturalareasserveasahometoendangeredwildlifefacilitatehealthywatershedsandareusedbythecommunityasasourceofexerciseandescapefromthehustleandbustleofcityandsuburbanlife DespitethesuccessoftheMuirHeritageLandTrustthereisstillalongroadaheadWillyousupportusinpro-tectingourlocalwildlandsIfsojoinusatourupcomingannualgalaTheFreshAireAffairetoshowsupportforyourland Purchaseyourticketstodayorbe-comeasponsorbycalling(925)228-5640orgoingonlineatwwwmuirher-itagelandtrustorgfreshaireaffairehtm

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TheContraCostaHumaneSocietyoffersthesetipsforpreventingheatstrokedehydrationandshallowbreathinginpets1) KeepbowlsofwateraccessiblethroughoutthehouseandyardChoosebowlsthatarenotheatconducivesuchasplastic2)UNDERNOCIRCUMANSTANCESshouldyouleaveyouranimalinacarTemperaturesinsidetakelessthanfiveminutestoreachalethal150degreesormorewhetherornotthewindowsarecracked3)ProvideshelterConsideraninsulateddoghouseorshadystructure4)KeepanimalscalmExerciseinhottemperaturescanelevatetheriskofheatstrokeanddehydration5)ClosehouseblindsdrapesandwindowsFOR DOGSDogscannotcoolthemselvesbysweatingTheirsweatglandsareintheirnoseandonthepadsoftheirfeetandpantingisnotenough1)Setupachildrsquospoolorpurchaseabedthatcontainswateroragel-likematerialthatkeepsitcool2)CheckpavementbeforewalkingdogsIfitrsquostoohotitandcanburnthepadsoftheirfeetConsiderputtingkidrsquosnon-slipsocksontheirfeetandlimitwalkstoearlymorningorcoolereveninghours3)Protectshort-haireddogswithpetsunscreenwhereitcanrsquotbelickedoffandmakesureitissafetoingest4)Dog-coolingproductscanbefoundontheInternetFOR CATSCatsgetwarmestontheirbelliespadsoftheirpawsarmpitsoutsidetheirearsandchins1) CreateacoolandquietretreatandlineitwithaterryclothorcottontowelAcoldpackinsideasockunderthebeddingdamptowelsorafrozenplasticmilkjugworkaswell2)BrushyourcatdailyMattedfurdoesnotallowairflowandcanraiseacatrsquostemperatureSymptomsofheatstrokeanddehydrationincludeagitationpantingheavilyvomitingandstag-geringIfyounoticethesesymptomsorsuspecttroublecontactyourvetrsquosofficeimmediatelyFormoreinformationaboutContraCostaHumaneSocietyvisitwwwcchumaneorgFacebookorcallusat925-279-2247

Keeping Pets Cool

You scream I scream

Lakes amp Beaches

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Coldstone Creamery60CrescentDrPleasantHillserveseverythingfromuniqueicecreamcreationstosmoothiescakesandshakesEnjoyfrozenyogurtHotforCookieandevenSinlessSmoothies

CREAM 2399TelegraphAveBerkeley(CREAMstandsforCookiesRuleEverythingAroundMe)ThespecialtyatthistinyshoplocatedneartheCalcampusis$2icecreamsandwichesmadewithfreshbakedcookiesVeganandglutenfreeitemsalsoavailableACREAMiscomingsoontoNorthMainStreetinWalnutCreek

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Community announcementsBark For LifeDogloversareinvitedtoldquotakeabiteoutofcancerrdquoatthethirdannualBarkforLifeofPleasantHillThiscancer-fightingfundraiserwillbeheld9am - noon Sat August 3atthePHCityHallgazeboparkDogsareimportantcaregiversformanycancerpatientsandthisisawaytohonorthemwhileraisingmoneyfortheAmericanCancerSocietyAttheBarkpeoplewalktheirdogsonaleasharoundasmalltrackwhilespecialeventsareheldfordogsandtheirmasterswithprizesforthewinningdogsandagoodiebagforeachTheBarkForLifeisanexten-sionofthePeasantHillRelayForLifewhichwasheldonJune1and2Theeventraised$55000anddonationswillbetakenthroughAugust31Tosup-porttheBarkregisteryourdogfor$25andthensolicitdonationsfromyourdog-lovingfamilyandfriendsFormoreinformationandtoregistergotowwwrelayforlifeorgbarkpleasanthillcaOrcall925-944-4898ore-mailtolmasseoyahoocom

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Cilantro SlawTurkey Burgers with Avocado ButterINGREDIENTS

1(12oz)packagecoleslawblend14cupdicedcilantro14cupdicedgreenonionDRESSING12cupoil13cuplimejuice1tbspvinegar2tspsugar

2clovesgarliccrushed1tspsaltandlemonpepper12tspcrushedredpepperDIRECTIONSMixdressingTosswithvegetablesTopwithslicesoflimescucumberandradishes Yield Serves 6 Cups

INGREDIENTS113lbsgroundturkeybreast2clovesgarlicfinelychopped1largeshallotor14redonionfinelychopped2tbspchoppedfreshcilantroleaves2Serranoorjalapentildeopepperseededandfinelychopped2tspgroundcumin1-2tspcayennehotsauceseveraldrops2tspgrillseasoningblendorseasonedsaltAVOCADO BUTTER12cupbutter5tbsplemonjuice2garlicclovesminced12cupmashedripeavocado

2tbspfreshparsleychoppedSalttotasteDIRECTIONS BlendbutteringredientstogetherinfoodprocessorPlaceintocenteroflargesquareofsaranwrapandrollintologshapeClosetightlyandrefrigerate MixallburgeringredientswellanddrizzlepattieswithoilGrillorpanfryuntilfullycookedServeturkeypattiesonsoftbunsslatheredwithavocadobutterandtoppedwithmixedgreenlettuces Avocadobutterwillkeepinrefrig-eratorforafewweeksorthreetofourmonthsinthefreezerItisgreatontopofgrilledfishorchickenaswellYield 4 servings

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Ifyouhavechildrenwhoattendapub-licorcharterschoolyoumayhaveheardaboutthetransitiontothenewCommonCoreStateStandards(CCSS)TheCom-monCoreStateStandardsinitiativewasledbytwonationalorganizationsCouncilofChiefStateSchoolOfficers(CCSSO)andNationalGovernorsAssociation(NGA)inordertoeffectbroadeducationreformeffortintheUnitedStatesEducatorspost-secondaryfacultycurriculumandas-sessmentexpertsandcommunitygroupstonameafewhelpedshapetheneweduca-tionstandards TheCaliforniaStateBoardofEduca-tionadoptedtheCCSSinAugust2010andapproveditonMarch72012Since201045stateshaveadoptedthesamestandardsforEnglishLanguageArts(ELA)andMath(CaliforniahasbeenteachingtheCaliforniaContentStandardsforover10years) WhythetransitionfromCaliforniaStateStandardstoanationalsetofstand-ardsTheideaisthatthestandardsoncelearnedwillpreparestudents--regardlessoflocationorsocio-economicfactors--tobegloballycompetitiveandreadyforcollegeandcareersuccessIdeallyallstudentswillleavehighschoolwiththesamecontentknowledgeandsameskillsetsandentercollegewithouttheneedforremediationForyearsstateshavebeensettingdiffer-entstandardsandassessmentsforwhatstudentsshouldknowandbeabletodoateachgradelevelThenewstandardsareconsistentfromschooltoschoolandstatetostate CCSSisdividedintotwosectionsEnglishLanguageArtsampLiteracyinHis-torySocialStudiesScienceandTechnicalSubjectsandMathematicswhicharebro-kenupbygradelevelsCommonCoredoesnotdictatehowteachersshouldteachal-lowingformorefreedomandflexibilityintheirapproachtoteachingBecausetherearefewerstandardswithCommonCoreteacherscanfocusonteachingindepthkeyskillsandtakemoretimetoteachcoreconceptsandprocedureswellmdashandtogivestudentstheopportunitytomasterthemThestandardsaredesignedtoencour-agehigher-orderthinkingcollaboration

researchandproblemsolvingStudentswillbeexpectedtoreadmoreldquoinformationaltextrdquoaswellasclassicliterature SowhatcanyouexpecttoseethiscomingschoolyearTheMtDiabloSchoolDistrictisinPhase2ofits3-PhasetransitionintoCommonCorePlansincludeadoptingnewmathinstructionalmaterialscontinuingteachertrainingofnewELAandmathframe-workspilotingunitsofstudyandlessonplansbuildingawarenessofnewsciencestandardsandimplementingrecommendationsfromTechnologyAdvisoryCommitteeforclass-roomtechnologyenhancementamongotheritemsItwillalsobethelastyearoftheSTARtestsasthedistricttransitionstotheSmarterBalancedAssessmentsingrades3-8andgrade11Fullimplementa-tionofCCSSandassessmentsisexpectedinthe2014-2015schoolyear BecauseMtDiablohasnotyetadopt-edtextbooksthatalignwiththeCCSSitmayposeachallengeforteachersthisschoolyearMostschoolswillcontinuetousetheHoughton-MifflinlanguageartstextandworkbookswhicharenotentirelyCommonCorefriendlyValhallaPrincipalMarjiCalbecksaidldquoWehavematerialsthatweareusinginLanguageArtstobridgeandsupplementtheHoughtonMifflinandon-goingteachertrainingisbeingpro-videdrdquo TheshifttoCCSSwillincreaserigorininstructionandincludemoreexpositorywritinginmathscienceandsocialstudiesInadditionastrongeremphasiswillbeplacedontheuseoftechnologyanddigitalmediatocollaborateresearchandpresentinformationandstudentswillbeaskedmoreopen-endedquestionstoprovetheirknowledgeandexpertiseonthesubjectmatterbeingtaughtStephanieGiovanettiHiddenValleyElementarysecondgradeteachersaysldquoTeacherswillneedtocreateandfindlessonsthatmatchwiththenewCommonCoreManyofusaretakingworkshopsinthesummerthiswillhelpmebeginmytransitionrdquoGiovanettiisop-timisticthatthenewstandardswillengagelearningldquoIdofeelitaddressesdifferentlearningstylesCommonCoremakeschil-drenthinkmoreforthemselvesYoupose

Keeping up with the Common Core By Jaki Jones

New Principal at aHs By Jaki Jones

OnApril29theMartinezUnifiedSchoolDistrictBoardapprovedtheap-pointmentofTomDoppeasprincipalofAlhambraHighSchoolreplacingNerminFraserwhoresignedlastJuneafterservingtwoyearsDoppepreviouslyservedasAlhambrarsquosviceprincipalduringthe2011-2013schoolyears AsnewprincipalDoppersquosimmedi-ateattentionwillbefocusedonthenewCommonCoreStandardsandtheimpactsoncurriculumandinstructionatthehighschoolldquoThisupcomingyearwewilldevotesignificanttimeduringweeklyprofes-sionaldevelopmentaswellasonminimumstudentdaystobuildtheknowledgeofstaffaroundtheexpectationsofthestandardsthemselvesandstrategiestosuccessfullyteachthemtostudentsrdquohesaid Creatingatechnologyrichenviron-mentisanotherpriorityforthenewprin-cipalTheCommonCoreStateStandardsaredesignedtoprepareallstudentsforlifeinatechnologicalsocietyandplaceanemphasisontechnologicalproficiencyldquoWewillhaveevenmoredevicesoncampusnextyearforourstudentstouseandwewillbetrainingteachersinbestpracticesforusingtechnologyintheclassroomtoenhanceandcomplimentgoodteachingrdquoheadded SuperintendentRamiMuthsupportedtheselectionofDoppeasprincipalandbelieveshisguidanceiswhatAlhambraneedsastheschoolmovesforwardwithimprovementsinitsfacilitiesandthequality

ofprogramsldquoTomisavisionaryleaderwhosincerelyworkstobuildconsensusHeleadsbyexampleandisneverafraidtostandupforthebestinterestsofstudentsItishiscourageandhiswillingnesstobuildrelationshipsthatmakehimanoutstandingleaderfordistrictrdquosaidMuth AlhambraHighSchoolreceivedasix-yearaccreditationwithathree-yearreviewfromtheWesternAssociationofSchoolsandColleges(WASC)inthespringof2011WASCgrantsinstitutionalaccreditationafteracomprehensiveself-studyfollowedbyanon-siteevaluationoftheprogramsandservicesofthetotalinstitutionldquoPartoftheaccreditationincludedamid-termreviewwhichisaone-dayvisitbytheWASCchairthatwilltakeplacethisschoolyearSowewillcontinuetoworkonourschoolgoalswhichcenteraroundclosingtheachieve-mentgapninthgradetransitionandcol-legeandcareerreadinessTheworkwearedoingwithCommonCoreandtechnologywillbeapartofaddressingthosegoalsbutourapproachwillbemulti-facetedrdquocontin-uedDoppe AsprincipalDoppelooksforwardtobeingvisibleatmanyschoolandsport-ingeventsandwillencourageschoolspiritamonghisstaffldquoItisasharedgoalthatmyadministrationteamhastobepresentandinvolvedinextracurricularsandinthecommunityrdquoJoiningPrincipalDoppeinadministrationwillbeVicePrincipalsMichaelDeFransecoandScottDamian

aquestionandtheydiscussanddiscovertheanswersontheirownThehardpartistheyaregoingtohavetobeabletoanswerthequestionlsquowhyrsquoThesenewstandardsexpectsmorein-depthlearningofasubjectmatterasopposedtojustskimmingthesurfacerdquoshecontinued GovernorJerryBrownsignedCalifor-niarsquosnew$963billionbudgetandincludes$125billioninschooldistrictfundingtoprepareforCommonCoreStateStandardsthatmaybeusedforprofessionaldevelop-menttextbookadoptionstechnologyandsuppliesforstudents

SmarterBalancedassessmentswillbeimplementedinthe2014-15schoolyearandwillassessstudentsrsquomasteryoftheCommonCoreParentscanreviewonlinepracticetestsbygoingtowwwsmarter-balancedorgFormoreinformationonCommonCorevisitwwwcorestandardsorgOpponentsofCommonCorehavecreatedawebsitecalledTruthinAmericanEducation

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WithfundsfromtheSafeampSup-portedSchools(S3)GrantCollegeParkisstartinganexcitingnewfreshmanorientationprogramcalledLinkCrewonThursdayAugust22from10am-4pmintheCollegeParkgymTheprogramisforallincomingfreshmanandLinkCrewLeaders LinkCrewempowersincomingfreshmentogetconnectedfromdayonewithclubsotherstudentsandeachotherTrainedstudentleadersconductthefreshmanorientationprogramusinggamesandbreakoutgroupstoshareintheschoolexperienceAlsoeachfresh-manismatchedwithastudentmentorforone-on-onesupportthroughouttheyearCollegeParktrains80ndash100studentleaderseveryyearsothatasfreshmenbecomesophomorestheycanbecomestudentleadersthemselves In2012CollegeParkwasoneofthreeschoolsinMDUSDtoreceivetheSafeampSupportedSchools(S3)Grant

CollegeParkusesfundsfromthisgranttoimprovelearningandachievementbyimprovingoverallschoolclimateInagoodschoolclimatestudentsfeelsafeconnectedandsupportedAlloftheS3programsaredesignedandimplementedthroughcollaborationbetweenstudentsstaffandparents InadditiontoLink CrewcurrentS3programsatCollegeParkincludeChallenge Day -ReducesbullyingandsubstanceusebygivingstudentstoolstobecometrueagentsofchangeintheireverydaylivesoncampusandathomeAjA Project-EmpowersphotographystudentstoexamineandilluminatethethemeofrespectforoneselfandothersStudentscreatemultimediaprojectstosharetheirdiscoverieswiththecampusandcommunityatlargeComment Boxes-ProvidesawaytosafelyandanonymouslyreportcampusconcernsandquestionsAllcommentsarereadandhandledbyqualifiedschoolstaff

HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION 2013Walk-Through Registration is August 21 amp 22 from 3pm - 7pmFreshman Orientation is Friday August 23 from 10am - 12pm

First Day of School is Tuesday August 27

ALHAMBRA HIGH

COLLEGE PARKMonday August 19 freshman parent orientation at 7pm Hear a brief orientation meet Principal Paul Gengler and get a tour of the school This is a great opportunity to get your questions answered prior to walk thru In addition meet the PTSA booster groups and alumni groups

Tuesday August 20 freshman and senior walk thru 9am-1230pm

Wednesday August 21 sophomore and junior walk thru 9am-1230pm

Wednesday August 21 5pm ndash 7pm An all-grades walk-thru for those unable to make it during assigned days and times Families with students scheduled on both days can come on each day or complete walk-thru for both students on Wednesday August 21

Students must attend walk thru to get their student ID and course schedule If students are unavailable on walk thru days they must arrive early on the rst day of school to get their student ID and schedule

Thursday August 22 the freshman orientation program Link Crew 10am-4pm in the College Park gym The program is for all incoming freshman and Link Crew Leaders (junior and senior leadership mentors)

Freshman Student amp Parent BBQ from 4pm - 6pm in the College Park Quad immediately following fresh-man orientation Enjoy food meet your studentrsquos mentor amp connect with other College Park freshman parents Sponsored by Slow Hand BBQ

First day of school for students is Wednesday August 28

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Attention All (teenaged and older) Musicians Actors Vocalists Poets and Songwriters

IntroducingthePERFORMANCE WORKSHOPprogramnewthisfallatVil-lageCenterfortheArtsThePerformanceWorkshopfosterspeer-to-peerencourage-mentandisasupportiveenvironmentforauditionpreparationperformingoriginalmaterialinfrontofotherartistsorsimplytopracticeyourcraftSingersActorsMusi-ciansPoetsWritersinthisclassshouldcomepreparedwiththeirownmaterial(bringsheetmusicbackingtrackifaccompanimentisneeded)Ourinstructor(s)willaddressstagepresencedeliveryandoverallcreativeapproach(Age12+) Call Village Center today at 925-676-8400 to register for the PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP program which begins in September on Tuesday evenings

Also new this fall PIANO STEPS for your 35-6 year old WearenowofferingyoungerstudentsafunandinteractivewaytobeintroducedtomusictheorymusicfundamentalsandpianobasicsTheclassiscalledPIANO STEPSandisopentoallstudentsaged35-6yearsYourlittleonewillexploretheworldofmusicandpianousingtheBIGpianomatparticipantshaveablastldquosteppingrdquooutmelodiesonthefloorpianoCall Village today to register for our fall PIANO STEPS class VillageCenterfortheArtsldquoafriendlyplaceforlearningrdquo925-676-8400

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TheMartinezArtsAssociationishostingthe44thannualArtintheParkonSundayAugust18atSusanaParkinMartinezActivitiesbeginat10amandcontinuethrough5pmEachyearover50artisansandcrafterscomefromallovertheBayAreaandasfarawayasOregonandHawaiitoparticipateinthisexcitingeventArtistsrepresentawidevarietyofmediumsprovidingguests

withanarrayofoptionsAttendeescandinefrommanyfoodboothselectionsandenjoyourwineampbeergardenwhilelisteningtolivemusicprovidedbylocalmusiciansincludingsalsajazzcountryrockamprollandothergreatsounds AllproceedsbenefittheMAArsquosscholarshipfundForfulldetailscontacthttpmartinezartsorgart-in-the-park

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Make the House safe from Quake shakesBy Jim Bonato Pleasant Hill CERT Program Manager

FPHE announces grants

InmyspringarticlesIpresentedthescenarioofalargeearthquakehittingPleasantHilloutlinedaneasyFamilyDisasterPreparednessPlanandidentifiedbasicprovisionsneededforDisasterSup-plyKits(visitwwwourcommunityfocuscomandclickontheldquoColumnsrdquodropdownlisttofindpastsafetyarticles)Thismonthletrsquostakealookathowtoprepareyourhometobetterwithstandthesuddenshakingofalargeearthquake MostofthemajorearthquakeswerememberintheBayAreaconsistedofarollingshakingmotionThe1906earthquakewasaccompaniedbyviolentlateraljoltingmovementsndashtheJuandeFucaplateliterallyslidnorthwardpasttheNorthAmericanplateAllquakesdisplaceobjectswhetheritrsquosahomenotboltedtoitsfoundationorloosearticlesontableswallsandshelvesinsidethehome ItisalwaysprudenttomakesureyourhomeisboltedtoitsfoundationEquallyimportantisreducingaquakersquosshakingeffectbyinstallinghalf-inchtothree-quarter-inchplywoodwallstothestudsin

thecrawlspaceunderthehomeThesearecalledsheerpanels InthehousestoreyourheaviestitemsonlowershelvesorinthelowerkitchencabinetsRememberthosechildprooflatchessomeofusinstalledonourcabinetdoorstopreventthekidsfromopeningthemThesecanbereinstalledtopreventplatesglassesandfoodstufffromfallingtothefloorandbreaking Allwall-hungpicturesandmirrorsshouldbeattachedwithsecurityhangersTallfurnitureshouldbesecuredtowallstudstopreventthoseitemsfromtippingoverTelevisionsandstereoequipmentcanbesecuredwithindustrialvelcroThesefastenersaresecuredtothebackofthefurnitureandequipmentLoosecurioscanbemademoresecurebyaffix-ingmuseumputtytotheirbaseAlltheseinexpensiveitemscanbepurchasedatlocalhardwarestores InthegaragelooktoseethatthewaterheaterisstrappedtothestudswithplumberrsquostapeandlagboltsthegassupplylinetotheheatershouldbeflexibleCheck

TheFoundationforPleasantHillEducation(FPHE)isproudtoannouncethatinMay2013itawarded$38000ingrantstotheelevenpublicschoolsinPleasantHillSince2009FPHEhasawarded$158000totheschoolsintheCollegeParkHighSchoolfeederpatternFPHEgrantsprovideschoolswithessen-tialeducationalmaterialsandprogramsthatwouldnototherwisebeavailable FPHEgreatlyappreciatesandthanksallthe2012-2013donorsandbusinesspartnersfortheircontributionsandtheirawarenessthatstrongschoolsbenefitanentirecommunity ForconvienentdonatingFPHEisnowoneScripForthoseunfamiliarwitheScripeverytimeyoushopataneScrip

merchantsuchasSafewayorLunardirsquosandpayusingyourregisteredclubcardorcreditdebitcardtheFoundationforPleasantHillEducation(FPHE)earnsimportantfundingthatdirectlybenefitsPleasantHillrsquospublicschools SigningupiseasyVisithttpwwwescripcomtoeithersignupforanewaccountorifyoualreadyhaveanaccountsimplyaddthelsquoFoundationforPleasantHillEducationrsquoThemorepeoplethatsignupthemorefundingFPHEandourlocalschoolsreceivePleasespreadthewordItrsquosasimpleactthatcouldhaveahugeimpact Visitwwwfpheorgforlistsofgrantsbyschooldonorsandbusinesspartnersortodonate

toseethathazardousmaterialsareinwell-markedunbreakablecontainersandstoredonthebottomshelves LastlyitisalwaysprudenttohaveanABC-ratedfireextinguisherhandyinthe

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Thereareanumberofkeyfactorsmostinsurancecompaniesusetocalcu-latehowmuchyoursquollenduppayingforyourautoinsuranceWhatrsquosimportanttorememberisthatyoucancontrolmanyofthesefactorsInmanycasesthechoicesyoumakeaboutthecoverageyouwantdeterminethecostofyourpremium Belowaresixkeyfactorsthataffectyourautoinsurancepremiumsaswellassomesuggestionsforkeepingthecostsdown1 Your Coverage And Deductibles AutoinsuranceprovidersallowyoutochooseyourdeductibleanddecidewhethertoaddadditionalcoveragethatisnrsquotnecessarilyrequiredbythelawsinyourstateThespecificsofyourcoverageanddeductiblesplayamajorroleinyourmonthlypaymentTypicallychoosingahigherdeductiblemeansalowermonthlypaymentchoosingalowerdeductiblemeansahighermonthlypaymentAddi-tionalcoveragegivesyouaddedfinancialprotectiondependingontheclaimbutwillalsoaddtoyourmonthlycosts2 What You Drive BycollectingalargeamountofdatafromcustomerclaimsandanalyzingindustrysafetyreportsautoinsuranceprovidersoftendevelopvehiclesafetyratingsandofferdiscountstocustomerswhodrivesafervehiclesSomeinsur-ersincreasepremiumsforcarsmoresusceptibletodamageoccupantinjuryortheftandlowerratesforthosethatfarebetterthanthenorm2010Toyota4Run-nersforexampleratehighlyintermsofdriverprotectionandpassengerprotec-tionwhichmeansdiscountsoninsur-anceAndwhiletwo-doorHondaCivicsareoneofthecountryrsquosmostpopularvehiclestheirlower-than-averagesafetyratingsanddesirabilitytocarthievesmakethemmoreexpensivetoinsure Beforeyouheaddowntothedealer-shipdosomeresearchKnowingtheanswerstoafewsimplequestionscangoalongwayinkeepingyourrateslow3 How Often And How Far You Drive Peoplewhousetheircarforbusiness

andlong-distancecommutingnormallypaymorethanthosewhodrivelessThemoremilesyoudriveinayearthehigherthechancesofanaccidentndashregardlessofhowsafeadriveryouare Considerjoiningacarorvanpoolridingyourbikeortakingpublictrans-portationtoworkIfyoureduceyourtotalannualdrivingmileageenoughyoumayloweryourpremiums4 Where You Drive Generallyduetohigherratesofvandalismtheftandaccidentsurbandriverspaymoreforautoinsurancethandothoseinsmalltownsorruralareas5 Your Driving Record Driverswhocauseaccidentsgener-allymustpaymorethanthosewhoareaccident-freeforseveralyearsIfyoursquovebeenaccident-freeforalongperiodoftimedonrsquotgetcomplacentAndeventhoughyoucanrsquotrewriteyourdrivinghis-toryhavinganaccidentonyourrecordcanbeanimportantremindertoalwaysdrivewithcautionandcareAstimegoesontheeffectofpastaccidentsonyourpremiumswilldecrease6 Your Age Sex And Marital Status Accidentratesarehigherforalldriv-ersunderage25especiallyyoungmalesandsinglemalesInsurancepricesinmoststatesreflectthesedifferences IfyoursquoreastudentyoumightalsobeinlineforadiscountMostautoinsur-ersprovidediscountstostudent-driverswhomaintainstronggradesInsomestatesyoungerdriversarealsoabletotakedriversafetycoursesthatwilllowerpremiums

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Coach allocco 600 Wins EarlierthisyearwewereremissnottoacknowledgeamilestoneofoneofouroldfriendsDeLaSalleheadvarsitybas-ketballcoachFrankAlloccocelebratedhis600thcareercoachingvictoryonFebruary8ThewincameastheSpartansusedtheirtrademarkdefensetodefeatLivermore64-29 The59-year-oldAlloccoisonlythetwenty-ninthboyrsquosbasketballcoachinCaliforniaprephistorytoreach600victoriesandtheninthfromtheBayAreaOverallhiscareerrecordonthatmagicalnightstoodat600-83(878)inacombined22-yearcareeratDLSandNorthgate(167wins)Congratulationscoachsteve Ward Back on the Diamond SteveWardveryfamiliartotheland-scapeatDiabloValleyCollege(DVC)forovertwodecadeshasannouncedhewillreturntothebaseballdiamondandcoachtheVikingsforanunprecedentedthirdstintin2014Some25yearsagoWardwasfirsthiredasheadbaseballcoachatDVCwhereheledtheteamfor14seasonsIn1995headdedthetitleofathleticdirectortohisresumeIn2000followingsixyearsofperforminginbothrolesheresignedfromcoachingbaseballcollegiatelyandfocusedonhissonrsquostravelteamldquoIamexcitedaboutgettingtofinishmylastfiveyearsatDVCasthebaseballcoachrdquoWardsaid Wardhas30yearsofexperiencecoachingbaseballatJCDivisionIandhighschoollevelsIn2002hewasinductedintotheCaliforniaCommunityCollegeBaseballHallofFameWardrsquosca-reerrecordis382-290-2(568)Histeamshavemadetenstateplayoffappearancesandthe1989clubwontheonlyGoldenGateConferencetitleinschoolhistoryInadditionWardfounded(in2006)andisExecutiveChairmanoftheDVCAthleticHallofFameCardinale Passes JohnCardinale47andaresidentofMartinezpassedawayafteratwo-yearbattlewithstomachcancerinMarchCardinalewasthedirectorofcommuni-cationsandmediarelationsatRacewaySonomasince1998Cardinalewasa

nativeofSanFranciscorsquosNorthBeachandagraduateofSacredHeartHighSchoolTheRacewayhonoredhimbynamingthemediacenterinhismemoryInadditionanimageofCardinalersquosfacewillbeperma-nentlyetchedinaplaquewhichresidesonthetrackrsquoswalloffameCardinalewasakind-heartedmanwhowasafriendtosomanyOurthoughtsandprayersgoouttoCardinalersquoswifeAndreaanddaughtersLaurenandEmmaPygeorge says goodbye HeadathletictrainerandteacherScottPygeorgehasannouncedthatheisleavingAlhambraafterbeingattheschoolfornearlytenyearsandwillbeheadingeasttoworkandteachatPittsburgHighSchoolPygeorgegrewupintheBayAreaandattendedChicoStateandthenwentontopursueagraduatedegreeatOldDominionUniversityinVirginiaWhileatODUScottworkedtheclinicalportionofhistrainingatnearbyNorfolkStateUniversityDeMers Earns several Elite Honors BaseballstarJoeDeMerswhojustcompletedhissophomoreyearatCollegeParkwasselectedasaFirst-TeamAll-AmericanchoicetotheLouisvilleSluggerBatCompanyrsquos2013nationalprepteamAtthesametimeDeMerswasalsonamedtheCal-HiSportsstatesophomoreldquoPlayeroftheYearrdquoandtheDVALrsquosCo-MostValuablePlayer Thetalentedshortstopandpitcherwasaperfect10-0inelevengamesstartedthispastseasonwitha100ERAhad5completegames(2shutouts)and63strikeouts(Just2walks)Attheplatehehadanimpressive373battingaveragewith2homerunsand25RBIs In2012DeMersalsohadasensa-tionalseasonandwasleagueMostValu-ablePitcherasafreshmanOverallinhisFalconcareerhenowboastsapitchingrecordof19-2witha101ERAThe6-2230-pounderwhohashit95miles-per-hourontheradargunhasreportedlygivenaverbalcommitmenttotheUniver-sityofWashingtonDavis Leaves Hawaii FormerAlhambrafootballstarTrevorDavishasrequestedandbeengranted

areleasefromhisscholarshipfromtheUniversityofHawaiiDaviswhoplayedtwoseasonsfortheWarriorshasnotin-dentifiedanewschoolasofyetalthoughreportshavesurfacedthatWisconsinTexasTechTexasStateandCalhaveshowninterestDavishauled-in17recep-tionslastseasonfor235yardsandscoredtwotouchdownsOverallhenabbed45catchesandfivetouchdownsin15careergamesforHawaiiRaciti Back on Line for spartans CollegefootballfanscanexpecttoseealotoflocalboyTravisRacitithisyearontelevisionandinprintThe6-8306poundnosetacklefromCollegeParkenjoyedanexcellent2012seasonalongwithbeingakeyelementinhelpingSanJoseState(SJSU)tofootballresurgenceTheSpar-tansenjoyedan11-2overallrecord(5-1inWesternAthleticConference)lastseasonInadditionSJSUwasthe2012MilitaryBowlchampionswiththeir29-20victoryoverBowlingGreeninWashingtonDC The2103seasonseesSJSUmovingtotheMountainWestConference(MWC)wherethecompetitionwillagainbefor-midableRacitiaruggedjuniorhasbeenselectedasaconsensus2013pre-seasonFirst-TeamAll-MWCdefensivelinemenbyamultitudeofpublicationsRacitihasalsobeennotedbymanyasoneofthetopfiveplayerstowatchforfirst-yearcoachRonCaragherrsquossquadHeisoneofsixreturningstartersondefenseIn2012Racitinotched42tackles(12forloss)and85sacks In2011RacitiwastheWACrsquosDefen-siveFreshmanoftheYearAtCollegeParkin2009RacitiwasaSecond-TeamCal-HiSportscomAll-StatepickandChroni-cleAll-MetroselectionandtheCo-MostValuablePlayeroftheDFAL TheSpartansopentheirseasononThursdayAugust29astheyhostSacra-mentoStateandtraveltoPaloAltothefollowingweektofacetraditionalrivalStanfordRacitiwillbejoinedbyMartinezresidentandAlhambragradJaredLeafatransferfromHawaiiFloethe Promoted JakeFloetheagraduateofAcalaneshasbeenpromotedtoDouble-AMont-gomeryoftheSouthernLeagueThe

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InlateJunetheMartinezRedSoxMajorGirlssoftballteamtookonPinoleHerculesfortheLittleLeagueDistrict4TournamentofChampionsofContraCostaCountytitleThegamewashostedbyClaytonValleyLittleLeagueandplayedatClaytonValleyCharterHighSchool AsthevisitingteamMartinezwastednotimeastheystruckinthefirstinningwhenBriannaWatersledoffthegamewithawalkAfterabasehitbuntbyKarennaRossellimovedhertothirdHannaRuval-cabahitasacrificeflytoscoreWatersfora1-0lead DericaBoydwasthestartingpitcherforMartinezshuttingdownthefirsttwobatterswithstrikeoutstostartAfterissu-ingawalkMartinezrsquoscatcherLaurenKinggunnedtherunnertoendanythreat InthesecondMartineztackedontwomorerunssetupbyahitfromMarissaMooreandanerroronadroppedthirdstrikethatallowedMimiVotoreachfirstbasesafelyVoandMooreputthemselvesinscoringpositiononadoublestealandSadieJamesstrokedahittobringMoorehomeTheyscoredanotherRedSoxrunwhenJamesgotintoapickleallowingVotoscoreeasilyfora3-0leadBoydagainshutdownPinoleHerculesbystriking-outtheside InthethirdMartinezscoredtwomoreasRuvalcabastrokedahomerunandKingliftedasacrificeflymakingita5-0gameInthebottomoftheinningPinole

HerculesstruckbackscoringtworunsaftergettingahitandwalkwithtwooutsBoydfinallygotthethirdoutwithamuchneededldquoKrdquo ThefourthinningwentquicklyforbothsidesbutinthefifthBoydissuedablastoffherbatdrivingtheballdeeptotherightcenter210rsquosignforahomerunInthebottomoftheframetheRedSoxshutdownPinoleHerculeswithaneasy1-2-3inning InthesixththewheelsfelloffthePinoleHerculeswagonwhentheyallowedsixrunstoscorewithtwooutsHitsandwalksweretheirworstenemiesallowingMartineztobataroundfora12-2lead Martinezusedtheirsuperiorpitch-ingandsoliddefensetosecurethevictoryBoydhadastellargameallowingjusttwohitszeroearnedrunsandtwowalksandtheynotched12strikeouts BehindtheirincrediblemanagerPhilRainesandcoachesRichKingandSteveMooretheMartinezRedSoxisthefirstteaminthehistoryoftheMartinezLittleLeagueMajorGirlstogoundefeatedallseasontowinthechampionshipDowntwoplayersduetoinjuries-AleijaLewisrsquolegandJuliaParksrsquobrokenthumb-theyovercameadversitygelledasateamandplayedlikesisterstowinitall TheteamstayedtogethertoplayintheAll-StarsrepresentingMartinezandislookingforatriptotheLittleLeagueWorldSerieslaterthissummer

The Pleasant Hill Blue 8U Boys team battled the heat as well as some serious com-petition to finish in 2nd place at the All World Baseball Fire Cracker 400 Tournament on June 28-30 in Martinez The Blue team finished pool play with a 3-0-1 record good for the 2 seed in the Semi Finals There they beat The Belmont Blasters 3-2 on a walk off triple in the bottom of the 6th inning Our boys finally fell to The Delta Dawgs in the championship game The team picked up their second consecutive 2nd place finish in the Fremont 4th of July Tournament Our boys used some hot hitting superb defense and clutch pitch-ing to advance to the championship game with a 3-1 record There they met the un-beaten host team from Fremont The championship game was a real nail biter with Fremont coming out on top 5-4 Great job guys

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sidhu Drafted by tampa By Chuck Nan

SonomaStateUniversity(SSU)seniorpitcherHarmenSidhuwhosetaprogramandCaliforniaCollegiateAthleticAssociation(CCAA)recordforthebestsingle-seasonearnedrunaverage(ERA)andledthenationinthatsamecategorywasnamedtherecipientofthe2013TinoMartinezAwardwhichispresentedeachyeartothemostoutstandingplayerinNCAADivisionIIbaseball SidhuisfromMartinezandattendedCollegeParkgraduatingin2008 EquivalenttofootballrsquosHeismanTrophytheprestigiousawardisnamedaftertheformerUniversityofTampaUSOlympianandMajorLeagueBaseballAll-StarTinoMartinezTinohimselfmadethecalltoSidhutopersonallycongratulatehimonwinningtheaward In13startsthisseasonSidhuwas10-1witha098ERAwith93strikeoutsin8223inningsHeallowedjust47hitsand9earnedrunsHisERAwastopsinDivisionIIandisthefirsttimeinthestoriedhistoryofSonomaStatebaseball--andtheCCAA--thatastartingpitcherhasrecordedanERAunder100MostimpressivelySidhugave-upjustfiveextrabasehits(nohomeruns)to323battershefaced Theright-handerendedhistwo-yearstintwithSSUbybreakingtheall-timerecordforlowestcareerERA(156)andlowestopponentbattingaverage(186)

Hecompileda17-2recordin25careerappearances(allstarts)In150totalinningsheallowedjust99hitsand26earnedrunswhilestriking-out161(4thall-timeforSSU) AftertheseasonSidhuwasselectedasaFirst-TeamperformerbytheCCAAand

WestRegionHealsoearnedFirst-TeamAll-AmericahonorsfromtheAmericanBaseballCoachesAssociationandtheNa-tionalCollegiateBaseballWritersAssocia-tion InadditiontohisstellarplaySidhuwasoutstandingintheclassroomaswellpostinga354GPAincommunicationsHewasnamedtothe2013DivisionIIAca-demicAll-Districtteam SonomaStatefinishedthirdintheDivisionIIWestRegionandwrapped-up2013withanoverallrecordof36-22TheSeawolvesplacedfourthinCCAAwitha24-16record SidhuspenthisfirsttwoyearsatDia-bloValleyCollegePriortothatheearnedThird-TeamAll-DVALhonorsafterhisseniorseasonatCollegeParkTheFalconsalsomadeanimpressiverunthatseasontoclaimtheNCS3A-EastBaycrownwithSidhuwinningthreeofthefourgamesenroute SidhugotsomemoregreatnewsinearlyJunewhenhewasa20th-rounddraftpick(608thoverall)oftheTampaBayRays

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Mix flour baking powder and salt in a bowl Make a well in the center and put eggs oil and milk in center Whisk together and add corn and herbs Put enough oil in a frying pan to grease well Fry the fritters a few at a time until golden on each side

Put tomatoes green onions and cilantro in a bowl and set aside Heat olive oil in a sauce pan Add cinnamon and cumin and heat until bubbly about 2 minutes Slowly add honey and rice vinegar Cook for 3 more minutes or until a little thick and gooey Pour mixture over tomatoes cilantro and green onions Season with salt and let sit for about 5 minutes before using

1frac12 cups flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon soda1 teaspoon kosher salt2 large eggs

frac34 cup milk3 tablespoons olive oil2 cups fresh corn kernels2 tablespoons each chopped parsley and chopped basil

2 pounds of assorted heirloom tomatoes seeded and cut into chunks1 bunch green onions sliced thin2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro2 tablespoons of honey

frac14 cup of seasoned rice vinegar1 tablespoon of olive oil1 teaspoon of kosher salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Ingredients

Ingredients

Directions

Directions

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830 - Just the Facts Regarding Skin Cancer 1pmThoroughskincancerpresen-tationincludesadviceonpreventionearlydetectionamptreatmentoptionsThiseducationaltalkwillhighlighttheABCDErsquosofskincancerbasalcellsquamouscellandmelanomaRefreshmentsampsunscreenprovidedPresenterShannyBaughmanMDSponsoredbyCASkinampMelanomaCenterDiabloValleyOn-cologyandHospiceoftheEastBayCalltoreserveyourspotFreeforallages

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811 - Pancake Breakfast 8-1100amThisdeliciousbreakfastincludespan-cakesortoastsausageeggs(howyoulikethem)orangejuiceandcoffeeEveryoneiswelcomeCostis$350foradultsand$2forchildren10yearsandunderHandmadecraftsperfectforgiftswillbeonsaleduringthebreakfast

Coming soonhellipcall the center for more informationbullCatchYourself-MaintainYourIndependenceFridaysSeptember6ndash272013bullCoroDrsquoAmiciConcertSundaySeptember152013bullVagabondPlayerspresentldquoWagonWheelsrdquoFridaySeptember272013

Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu in October AretheGalaacutepagosIslandsandMachuPicchuonyourbucketlistJointheMartinezSeniorCenterforthetripofalifetimetoEcuadorGalapagosIslandsandPeruTripDatesOctober1-122013TourHighlights5Day4NightGalapagosIslandsCruiseaboardtheLegendExploretheSacredValleyoftheIncasstayovernightinMachuPicchuandtourCuzcoandthenearbyruinsLandandCruisePack-ageTourIncludesAllmealstransfersandexcursionsonboardcruiseroundtriptrainticketsonVistadomeTrainalltransfersandsightseeingasoutlinedintheitineraryairporttransferstoSanFranciscoAirportairfarefromSFOtoGuayaquilreturningfromLimatoSFOallinternalflightsCost$7794perpersondoubleoccupancyCallthecenterat(925)370-8770foradetaileditineraryTherearejustafewspacesleftifyouwouldliketogocalltoday

Help a Child to Read

Community service Day

Helpachildlearntoreadbyvolunteer-ingforthePleasantHillEducationInitiative(PHEI)ReadingReadiness programbegin-ningthisfall The ReadingReadiness programwilltargetstudentsingradesK-2ateachele-mentaryschoolinPleasantHill Volunteerswillbematchedwithyoungreadersandwillworkone-on-onewithstudentsunderateacherrsquosguidancetoimprovetheirread-ingskillsandgivethemtheconfidencetheyneedtothriveintheclassroomThereisnopreviousexperiencenecessarytovolunteer

justacommitmentofonehouraweektomakeadifference VolunteerswillneedtobefingerprintedandTBtested ThePHEIisalsointerestedinpartner-ingwithbusinessesandcivicandreligiousgroupsthatarewillingtocreateReadingReadinessteamstohelpoutintheclass-room ForadditionalinformationortohelpoutwiththisprogrampleasegotothePHEIrsquoswebpageandclickonldquoSignupasaVolunteerNowrdquo httpwwwcipleasant-hillcausphei

Volunteerandprojectregistrationisnowopenforthe9thannualCommunityServiceDayonSaturdaySeptember28thChurchesschoolsneighborhoodsbusinessesfindaprojectandregisteritonthecitywebsiteatwwwpleasant-hillnetCSD Senior Residents ndash Do you need help at home with yard workTheSeniorCenterandPHCivicActionCommissionareexploringthepossibilityofas-sistingseniorsattheirresidenceswhoareinneedofyardworkandotheroutdoorchoresIfyouareinterestedinreceivingassistancefromCommunityServiceDayvolunteersorhaveanyquestionsaboutthisprojectpleasecallDanaat798-8788oremailheratdkriderpleasanthillreccom FormoreinformationcontactMartinNelisatmneliscipleasant-hillcausorcall(925)671-5229

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Recreation and Park updatesMake a Difference BerecognizedinourcommunitywithyourgeneroussupportofournewSeniorCenterTeenCenterCommuni-tyCenterandPleasantOaksParkHelpusmeetourgoaltocompletethefinaltouchesforallfourofournewPleasantHillRecreationvenuesWestillneedfurniturefixturesandequipmentWall Dedication ($500+) Withyourgenerousdonationyourdesignatednamewillbeetchedonabeautifulclearslatewithinthecapitalcampaigndedicationwallslocatedin

thePleasantHillSeniorCenterTeenCenterandCommunityCenterCon-tactourofficetosecureyourspecialplaceRoom Dedication Opportuni-ties ($5000+) HonorandrecognizeyourfamilyalovedoneabusinessororganizationformanyyearstocomebynamingaroominoneormoreofournewPleasantHillRecreationcentersSpecialsignagewillcommemorateyourgenerouscontribu-tionandyourexceptionalcommitmenttoourcommunityContactouroffice

todiscussroom-namingopportunitiesavailableineachcenteradditional Donation Opportu-nities OpportunitiessuchasdesignateddonationspledgesandbequestsarealsowelcomecontributionsAnydonationover$500willberecognizedwithyournameonourdedicationwallslocatedinallthreebuildingsTogetyournamededicationetchedinrecognitionthisyearthedeadlineisOctober102013Formoreinformationonthebondproj-ectsanddonationopportunitiesvisitwwwpleasanthillreccomCome Play With us this Fall ThePleasantHillRecreationampParkDistrictrsquosFallSpotlightisheadedtomailboxesonAugust15Checkoutallnewclassesactivitiesandeventsgoing

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PaID aDVERtORIaL

Teen council members from left to right Meredith Fore Allie Naccara Emily Adamson and Maddie Shultz

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FALCON FOUNDATION

College Parkrsquos Class of 1963 Reunion

Join Us At the Malt Shoppe

Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17 600 to 1000

Catered by Outback Steakhouse

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Join us for dinner catered by Outback Steakhouse at the Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17th from 6pm ndash 10pm

Music of the Doo Wop Bands of the 50rsquos and 60rsquosAfter party will be at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center from 10pm - 1am

Sunday Picnic at the Martinez Waterfront from 11am - 3pmFor more information please contact Jerry Pollard

3129 Sonoma Valley Drive Fairfield Ca 945349168135401 bull jerrypollardyahoocom

The class of 1983 is celebrating 30 years and we want to celebrate with the classes of 1982 amp 1984

Join us for a catered picnic at Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek Bring your family Sunday September 29th from 1100 am ndash 600 pm

For more information and to RSVP contact Corrin Grube Canale at ccanalecomcastnet or

Danielle Pratt Dearborn at thedearbornscomcastnet

30 YEARREUNION

Class of 83rsquo

50 YEARREUNION

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The class of 1963 is celebrating 50 years Join us at the Malt Shoppe

HALL OFFAME

BANQUET

7th Annual

CPHS Annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction CeremonyPlease join us in honoring our Athletic Alumni on Saturday August 24th 2013at St Andrews Community Center bull 1601 Mary Dr Pleasant Hill CA 94523

No Host Bar at 500PM Dinner at 630

Catered By Outback Steakhouse Pleasant Hill CA Cost of Event $5000 per person Reservations needed - Must reserve by Aug10th Tickets at door only if seating is available for $7000 Send checks to HOF Falcon Foundation co Barbara Lannum 109 Woodview Ct Martinez CA 94553

TEAMS TO BE HONOREDGymnastics 1968 - 69 - 70

HONOREEMike Huff 1978

ATHLETES TO BE HONOREDDan Stoll 1991 Cross Country and Track

Alison Suto 1988 Tennis-Basketball-SoftballDustin Torrez 1994 Football-BaseballCasey Torrez 1994 Football-Baseball

Contact Jerry Pollard CPHS Hall of Fame Committee E-mail for more info jerrypollardyahoocom bull 916-813-5401

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same as it Ever WasBy Suzie Billingsley

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ningthroughthesprinklersGoinguptoDinosaurHillbehindmystreetwasalwaysanadventureoffortbuildingandexploring MycousinsandIputplastichorseheadsonthehandlebarsofourbikesinhonorofRoyRogersampDaleEvansWenamedourbikesaftertheirhorsesTrig-gerandButtermilkMybackyardhadalargestoragebuildingwecalledThePon-derosabecausewelovedtheTVshowldquoBonanzardquoandanythingwithawesterntheme WhenIwassevenmybestfriendonthestreetandIwereinseparableSheisthesisterofactorTomHanksWeplayedwithourdogsBarbiedollsandboardgamesanddancedtoAmericanBandstandonTVShemovedawayayearlaterandwelosttouchbutwhenIfoundheronFacebooklastyearwesharedmanyfondmemoriesofourchildhoodsummersNowtherearetwootherlittlegirlsonthestreetwhoareBFFrsquosandplaytogetherallthetime InthiseraofiPhonessocialnet-workingandendlessactivitiesawayfromhomesomethinghasbeenlostButmylivingroomlooksouttowhereweplayedaschildrenandIstillseefathersteach-ingtheirkidstoridebikesBoysandgirlsstillwalktheirdogsandplaysoftballandhopscotchItwarmsmyhearttoknowthatsometime-honoredritualsofgrow-ingupcontinueItrsquoswonderfultorealizethatthekidsonmystreetarestillcon-nectingwitheachotheroutsideinthesunshineandunderthestarrysummernightskySuzie on her horse-head handlebar bike

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AGameofThronesthefirstbookinGeorgeRRMartinrsquosacclaimedfantasyseriesASongofIceandFireisanengrossingnovelfilledwithpoliticalconspiracymysteryandadventureThestorybe-ginswhenEddardStarkLordofWinterfellisappointedasHandtotheKingcausinghimtomovesouthtoKingrsquosLandingthecapitalcityofWesteroswherethingsareneverastheyseemandwherepeoplewilldoanythingtofurthertheirselfishinterestsInthisatmosphereofdouble-crossingandmanipulationEddardStarkrsquoshonorandgoodintentionsputhimatoddswithmuchofthecityrsquosinhabitantsMeanwhilethemalevolentOthersaremassingbeyondtheWallthatprotectsWesterosfromtheterrorsofthefarnorthandbeyondtheNar-rowSeaDaenerysTargaryendaugh-teroftheoverthrownKingAerysismarriedtotheleaderoftheDothrakiawarlikepeopleaspaymentforanarmyforherbrother ThisnovelisnotasimplevillageboyvsgreatevilfantasybookItisacomplexstorywhereyouareneversurewhotherealvillainisandwhereenemiescanturnintoalliesandviceversaAlongwithitsintricateplotandbelievablecharactersMartinrsquosprose

isoneofthebookrsquosbiggeststrengthsasitisveryeffec-tiveatconveyingtensionandmakingyoufeellikeyoursquoreinthemiddleoftheactionCourtdealingsandroyalpoliticsareasexcitingasadeadlybattle(ofwhichtherearenumer-ous)Inadditiontheworldof

AGameofThronescontainscharactersasvariedandrealasourownMartinshowcasesthesecharactersbywritingfromtheperspectiveofonecharacterforeachchapterThisgivesthereadergreaterinsightintothemindofeachmajorcharacterandrevealsthemotiva-tionsbehindeachcharacterrsquosactionsMartinrsquosgeniusliesinhisabilitytomakeussympathizewiththevilestcreatureandtoquestionthemotivesofthemosthonorableknight AGameofThronesreallyisaone-of-a-kindbookbecauseofthemulti-facetedcharactersgreatproseandun-predictabilityofthestorySomeofyoumayhaveseentheHBOseriesbasedonthebooksandtrustmealthoughtheshowisgreatthebooksarebetterandifyoulikeoneyoursquollprobablyliketheother(ForpeoplewhohavealreadyreadASongofIceandFirecheckoutTheWheelofTimeseriesforanothergreatepicfantasyseries) Suggestedforages15andup

to Read or Not to Read By Zane Dundon Senior De La Salle HS

Meet a teen Illusionist Itrsquosunusualtomeetateenagemagi-cianbuttohaveonelivinginyourowncommunityisallthemoremagicalCollegeParkfreshmanJackDuganwhogoesbythestagenameJackAlexanderhadoneofthebiggestshowsofhisca-reerlastmonthattheUn-ScriptedThea-treinSanFranciscoTheFocussatdownwithJackanddiscussedhispenchantforillusionCFWhatattractedyoutomagicJDMagichasalwaysinterestedmebe-causeitissomethingthatamazespeopleanditallowsmetobecreativeandbringasenseofwondertoalmostanybodyAllofasuddenIhadthisskillthatnoneofmyotherfriendshadBecauseofthisIwasabletostandoutanddothingsthatmostotherkidsdonrsquotgettodoCF WhoisldquoJackAlexanderrdquoJDThepersonaIhaveonstagebasi-callyanenlargedversionofmyselfWhilemanymagicianschoosetocreatecharactersonstageothersarejustabig-gerversionofthemselvesIttakesaverylongtimetofindoutwhoyouareasaperformerandIamstilltryingtofigurethatoutformyselfCF AreyoualdquomagicianrdquoorldquoillusionistrdquoJD AnillusionistIllusionistsarestillmagiciansbuttheyareknownforperformingwithbigpropsUsuallymostyoungmagiciansperformsleightofhandmagicorcloseupmagicbutIalwayshadapassionforperformingil-lusionsIstartedperformingillusionsatage11andhavenotlookedbackCFHowdidyoulandtheUn-ScriptedTheatergigJD Iwasontourwithashowcalled

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wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 33

How Often should I Change my Oil

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Howoftenshouldtheoilbechangedinyourvehiclersquosenginendash3000miles5000miles15000milesManufacturershaverecommendedserviceintervalsthatrangefrom3000to15000milesSomemanufacturersuseanoillifesystemthatdisplaysldquooilliferemainingrdquoWebelieveinfol-lowingthemanufacturerrecommen-dationsasaguidelinebutalsouseourownexperiencewhenrecommendingserviceintervalsWeareseeingahigh-ernumberofvehicleenginesrunninglowonoiloutofoilorwithoilsludgefromtheseextendedserviceintervals RunninganenginelowonoiloroutofoilmaynotresultinimmediatedamagebutitwillshortenthelifeoftheengineHowmuchitwillshortenthelifeishardtodeterminebecauseofthevariablesinvolvedDependingonwhereyouhaveyouroilchanged

theymayormaynotchecktheoillevelbeforeperformingtheoilchangeAtHaginrsquosautomotivewechecktheoillevelbeforeandafterperformingev-eryoilchangeIfyouroilislowbeforewestartyouroilchangewewillmakeanoteofitonyourrepairorderandrecommendmonitoringoilconsump-tionAlsowebelieveinperformingapreventativemaintenanceinspectionevery3monthsTheCarCareCouncilstillrecommendschangingtheoilandfilterevery3000milesformaximumenginelifeTheCarCareCouncilalsorecommendsperformingamulti-pointinspectionevery3monthsor3000miles FormoreinformationontheCarCareCouncilvehiclemaintenanceguidevisittheirwebsitehttpwwwnxtbookcomnxtbooksmercurycar-careguide

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SupportacausethatprovidesahealthfulqualityoflifeforusallAt-tendtheMuirHeritageLandTrustrsquosFreshAireAffaireGalaOurmuch-anticipatedfundraiserisaneleganteveningunderthestarsinthepearorchardsofJohnMuirrsquosVictorianes-tatewithMasterofCeremoniesDougMcConnellhostofPublicTelevisionrsquosOpenRoadcelebrityguestsandhun-dredsofLandTrustsupportersTo-getherwersquollenjoyspecialtycocktailsandappetizersagourmetdinnerex-travaganzabeautifulmusicbyBobAthaydeandFriendsandliveauc-tionexcitementwithAuctioneerJohnPereira TakeyoursupporttothenextlevelwithanexclusiveVIPpackagewhichincludesatourofJohnMuirrsquosmansionwithDougMcConnellandSuperin-tendentofNationalParkServiceTomLeathermanalongwithpremierpark-ingcocktailsandhorsdrsquooeuvres Since1989TheMuirHeritageLandTrusthasworkedtopreserve

openspacethroughoutContraCostaCountyWithpublicsupporttheLandTrusthaspermanentlyprotectedthou-sandsofacresAlongwithsavinglandweprovidemulti-usehikingtrailsforpublicrecreationonsuchpropertiesasFernandezRanchAcalanesRidgeSkyDutraampGustinRanchThesenaturalareasserveasahometoendangeredwildlifefacilitatehealthywatershedsandareusedbythecommunityasasourceofexerciseandescapefromthehustleandbustleofcityandsuburbanlife DespitethesuccessoftheMuirHeritageLandTrustthereisstillalongroadaheadWillyousupportusinpro-tectingourlocalwildlandsIfsojoinusatourupcomingannualgalaTheFreshAireAffairetoshowsupportforyourland Purchaseyourticketstodayorbe-comeasponsorbycalling(925)228-5640orgoingonlineatwwwmuirher-itagelandtrustorgfreshaireaffairehtm

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TheContraCostaHumaneSocietyoffersthesetipsforpreventingheatstrokedehydrationandshallowbreathinginpets1) KeepbowlsofwateraccessiblethroughoutthehouseandyardChoosebowlsthatarenotheatconducivesuchasplastic2)UNDERNOCIRCUMANSTANCESshouldyouleaveyouranimalinacarTemperaturesinsidetakelessthanfiveminutestoreachalethal150degreesormorewhetherornotthewindowsarecracked3)ProvideshelterConsideraninsulateddoghouseorshadystructure4)KeepanimalscalmExerciseinhottemperaturescanelevatetheriskofheatstrokeanddehydration5)ClosehouseblindsdrapesandwindowsFOR DOGSDogscannotcoolthemselvesbysweatingTheirsweatglandsareintheirnoseandonthepadsoftheirfeetandpantingisnotenough1)Setupachildrsquospoolorpurchaseabedthatcontainswateroragel-likematerialthatkeepsitcool2)CheckpavementbeforewalkingdogsIfitrsquostoohotitandcanburnthepadsoftheirfeetConsiderputtingkidrsquosnon-slipsocksontheirfeetandlimitwalkstoearlymorningorcoolereveninghours3)Protectshort-haireddogswithpetsunscreenwhereitcanrsquotbelickedoffandmakesureitissafetoingest4)Dog-coolingproductscanbefoundontheInternetFOR CATSCatsgetwarmestontheirbelliespadsoftheirpawsarmpitsoutsidetheirearsandchins1) CreateacoolandquietretreatandlineitwithaterryclothorcottontowelAcoldpackinsideasockunderthebeddingdamptowelsorafrozenplasticmilkjugworkaswell2)BrushyourcatdailyMattedfurdoesnotallowairflowandcanraiseacatrsquostemperatureSymptomsofheatstrokeanddehydrationincludeagitationpantingheavilyvomitingandstag-geringIfyounoticethesesymptomsorsuspecttroublecontactyourvetrsquosofficeimmediatelyFormoreinformationaboutContraCostaHumaneSocietyvisitwwwcchumaneorgFacebookorcallusat925-279-2247

Keeping Pets Cool

You scream I scream

Lakes amp Beaches

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Coldstone Creamery60CrescentDrPleasantHillserveseverythingfromuniqueicecreamcreationstosmoothiescakesandshakesEnjoyfrozenyogurtHotforCookieandevenSinlessSmoothies

CREAM 2399TelegraphAveBerkeley(CREAMstandsforCookiesRuleEverythingAroundMe)ThespecialtyatthistinyshoplocatedneartheCalcampusis$2icecreamsandwichesmadewithfreshbakedcookiesVeganandglutenfreeitemsalsoavailableACREAMiscomingsoontoNorthMainStreetinWalnutCreek

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Ifyouhavechildrenwhoattendapub-licorcharterschoolyoumayhaveheardaboutthetransitiontothenewCommonCoreStateStandards(CCSS)TheCom-monCoreStateStandardsinitiativewasledbytwonationalorganizationsCouncilofChiefStateSchoolOfficers(CCSSO)andNationalGovernorsAssociation(NGA)inordertoeffectbroadeducationreformeffortintheUnitedStatesEducatorspost-secondaryfacultycurriculumandas-sessmentexpertsandcommunitygroupstonameafewhelpedshapetheneweduca-tionstandards TheCaliforniaStateBoardofEduca-tionadoptedtheCCSSinAugust2010andapproveditonMarch72012Since201045stateshaveadoptedthesamestandardsforEnglishLanguageArts(ELA)andMath(CaliforniahasbeenteachingtheCaliforniaContentStandardsforover10years) WhythetransitionfromCaliforniaStateStandardstoanationalsetofstand-ardsTheideaisthatthestandardsoncelearnedwillpreparestudents--regardlessoflocationorsocio-economicfactors--tobegloballycompetitiveandreadyforcollegeandcareersuccessIdeallyallstudentswillleavehighschoolwiththesamecontentknowledgeandsameskillsetsandentercollegewithouttheneedforremediationForyearsstateshavebeensettingdiffer-entstandardsandassessmentsforwhatstudentsshouldknowandbeabletodoateachgradelevelThenewstandardsareconsistentfromschooltoschoolandstatetostate CCSSisdividedintotwosectionsEnglishLanguageArtsampLiteracyinHis-torySocialStudiesScienceandTechnicalSubjectsandMathematicswhicharebro-kenupbygradelevelsCommonCoredoesnotdictatehowteachersshouldteachal-lowingformorefreedomandflexibilityintheirapproachtoteachingBecausetherearefewerstandardswithCommonCoreteacherscanfocusonteachingindepthkeyskillsandtakemoretimetoteachcoreconceptsandprocedureswellmdashandtogivestudentstheopportunitytomasterthemThestandardsaredesignedtoencour-agehigher-orderthinkingcollaboration

researchandproblemsolvingStudentswillbeexpectedtoreadmoreldquoinformationaltextrdquoaswellasclassicliterature SowhatcanyouexpecttoseethiscomingschoolyearTheMtDiabloSchoolDistrictisinPhase2ofits3-PhasetransitionintoCommonCorePlansincludeadoptingnewmathinstructionalmaterialscontinuingteachertrainingofnewELAandmathframe-workspilotingunitsofstudyandlessonplansbuildingawarenessofnewsciencestandardsandimplementingrecommendationsfromTechnologyAdvisoryCommitteeforclass-roomtechnologyenhancementamongotheritemsItwillalsobethelastyearoftheSTARtestsasthedistricttransitionstotheSmarterBalancedAssessmentsingrades3-8andgrade11Fullimplementa-tionofCCSSandassessmentsisexpectedinthe2014-2015schoolyear BecauseMtDiablohasnotyetadopt-edtextbooksthatalignwiththeCCSSitmayposeachallengeforteachersthisschoolyearMostschoolswillcontinuetousetheHoughton-MifflinlanguageartstextandworkbookswhicharenotentirelyCommonCorefriendlyValhallaPrincipalMarjiCalbecksaidldquoWehavematerialsthatweareusinginLanguageArtstobridgeandsupplementtheHoughtonMifflinandon-goingteachertrainingisbeingpro-videdrdquo TheshifttoCCSSwillincreaserigorininstructionandincludemoreexpositorywritinginmathscienceandsocialstudiesInadditionastrongeremphasiswillbeplacedontheuseoftechnologyanddigitalmediatocollaborateresearchandpresentinformationandstudentswillbeaskedmoreopen-endedquestionstoprovetheirknowledgeandexpertiseonthesubjectmatterbeingtaughtStephanieGiovanettiHiddenValleyElementarysecondgradeteachersaysldquoTeacherswillneedtocreateandfindlessonsthatmatchwiththenewCommonCoreManyofusaretakingworkshopsinthesummerthiswillhelpmebeginmytransitionrdquoGiovanettiisop-timisticthatthenewstandardswillengagelearningldquoIdofeelitaddressesdifferentlearningstylesCommonCoremakeschil-drenthinkmoreforthemselvesYoupose

Keeping up with the Common Core By Jaki Jones

New Principal at aHs By Jaki Jones

OnApril29theMartinezUnifiedSchoolDistrictBoardapprovedtheap-pointmentofTomDoppeasprincipalofAlhambraHighSchoolreplacingNerminFraserwhoresignedlastJuneafterservingtwoyearsDoppepreviouslyservedasAlhambrarsquosviceprincipalduringthe2011-2013schoolyears AsnewprincipalDoppersquosimmedi-ateattentionwillbefocusedonthenewCommonCoreStandardsandtheimpactsoncurriculumandinstructionatthehighschoolldquoThisupcomingyearwewilldevotesignificanttimeduringweeklyprofes-sionaldevelopmentaswellasonminimumstudentdaystobuildtheknowledgeofstaffaroundtheexpectationsofthestandardsthemselvesandstrategiestosuccessfullyteachthemtostudentsrdquohesaid Creatingatechnologyrichenviron-mentisanotherpriorityforthenewprin-cipalTheCommonCoreStateStandardsaredesignedtoprepareallstudentsforlifeinatechnologicalsocietyandplaceanemphasisontechnologicalproficiencyldquoWewillhaveevenmoredevicesoncampusnextyearforourstudentstouseandwewillbetrainingteachersinbestpracticesforusingtechnologyintheclassroomtoenhanceandcomplimentgoodteachingrdquoheadded SuperintendentRamiMuthsupportedtheselectionofDoppeasprincipalandbelieveshisguidanceiswhatAlhambraneedsastheschoolmovesforwardwithimprovementsinitsfacilitiesandthequality

ofprogramsldquoTomisavisionaryleaderwhosincerelyworkstobuildconsensusHeleadsbyexampleandisneverafraidtostandupforthebestinterestsofstudentsItishiscourageandhiswillingnesstobuildrelationshipsthatmakehimanoutstandingleaderfordistrictrdquosaidMuth AlhambraHighSchoolreceivedasix-yearaccreditationwithathree-yearreviewfromtheWesternAssociationofSchoolsandColleges(WASC)inthespringof2011WASCgrantsinstitutionalaccreditationafteracomprehensiveself-studyfollowedbyanon-siteevaluationoftheprogramsandservicesofthetotalinstitutionldquoPartoftheaccreditationincludedamid-termreviewwhichisaone-dayvisitbytheWASCchairthatwilltakeplacethisschoolyearSowewillcontinuetoworkonourschoolgoalswhichcenteraroundclosingtheachieve-mentgapninthgradetransitionandcol-legeandcareerreadinessTheworkwearedoingwithCommonCoreandtechnologywillbeapartofaddressingthosegoalsbutourapproachwillbemulti-facetedrdquocontin-uedDoppe AsprincipalDoppelooksforwardtobeingvisibleatmanyschoolandsport-ingeventsandwillencourageschoolspiritamonghisstaffldquoItisasharedgoalthatmyadministrationteamhastobepresentandinvolvedinextracurricularsandinthecommunityrdquoJoiningPrincipalDoppeinadministrationwillbeVicePrincipalsMichaelDeFransecoandScottDamian

aquestionandtheydiscussanddiscovertheanswersontheirownThehardpartistheyaregoingtohavetobeabletoanswerthequestionlsquowhyrsquoThesenewstandardsexpectsmorein-depthlearningofasubjectmatterasopposedtojustskimmingthesurfacerdquoshecontinued GovernorJerryBrownsignedCalifor-niarsquosnew$963billionbudgetandincludes$125billioninschooldistrictfundingtoprepareforCommonCoreStateStandardsthatmaybeusedforprofessionaldevelop-menttextbookadoptionstechnologyandsuppliesforstudents

SmarterBalancedassessmentswillbeimplementedinthe2014-15schoolyearandwillassessstudentsrsquomasteryoftheCommonCoreParentscanreviewonlinepracticetestsbygoingtowwwsmarter-balancedorgFormoreinformationonCommonCorevisitwwwcorestandardsorgOpponentsofCommonCorehavecreatedawebsitecalledTruthinAmericanEducation

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WithfundsfromtheSafeampSup-portedSchools(S3)GrantCollegeParkisstartinganexcitingnewfreshmanorientationprogramcalledLinkCrewonThursdayAugust22from10am-4pmintheCollegeParkgymTheprogramisforallincomingfreshmanandLinkCrewLeaders LinkCrewempowersincomingfreshmentogetconnectedfromdayonewithclubsotherstudentsandeachotherTrainedstudentleadersconductthefreshmanorientationprogramusinggamesandbreakoutgroupstoshareintheschoolexperienceAlsoeachfresh-manismatchedwithastudentmentorforone-on-onesupportthroughouttheyearCollegeParktrains80ndash100studentleaderseveryyearsothatasfreshmenbecomesophomorestheycanbecomestudentleadersthemselves In2012CollegeParkwasoneofthreeschoolsinMDUSDtoreceivetheSafeampSupportedSchools(S3)Grant

CollegeParkusesfundsfromthisgranttoimprovelearningandachievementbyimprovingoverallschoolclimateInagoodschoolclimatestudentsfeelsafeconnectedandsupportedAlloftheS3programsaredesignedandimplementedthroughcollaborationbetweenstudentsstaffandparents InadditiontoLink CrewcurrentS3programsatCollegeParkincludeChallenge Day -ReducesbullyingandsubstanceusebygivingstudentstoolstobecometrueagentsofchangeintheireverydaylivesoncampusandathomeAjA Project-EmpowersphotographystudentstoexamineandilluminatethethemeofrespectforoneselfandothersStudentscreatemultimediaprojectstosharetheirdiscoverieswiththecampusandcommunityatlargeComment Boxes-ProvidesawaytosafelyandanonymouslyreportcampusconcernsandquestionsAllcommentsarereadandhandledbyqualifiedschoolstaff

HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION 2013Walk-Through Registration is August 21 amp 22 from 3pm - 7pmFreshman Orientation is Friday August 23 from 10am - 12pm

First Day of School is Tuesday August 27

ALHAMBRA HIGH

COLLEGE PARKMonday August 19 freshman parent orientation at 7pm Hear a brief orientation meet Principal Paul Gengler and get a tour of the school This is a great opportunity to get your questions answered prior to walk thru In addition meet the PTSA booster groups and alumni groups

Tuesday August 20 freshman and senior walk thru 9am-1230pm

Wednesday August 21 sophomore and junior walk thru 9am-1230pm

Wednesday August 21 5pm ndash 7pm An all-grades walk-thru for those unable to make it during assigned days and times Families with students scheduled on both days can come on each day or complete walk-thru for both students on Wednesday August 21

Students must attend walk thru to get their student ID and course schedule If students are unavailable on walk thru days they must arrive early on the rst day of school to get their student ID and schedule

Thursday August 22 the freshman orientation program Link Crew 10am-4pm in the College Park gym The program is for all incoming freshman and Link Crew Leaders (junior and senior leadership mentors)

Freshman Student amp Parent BBQ from 4pm - 6pm in the College Park Quad immediately following fresh-man orientation Enjoy food meet your studentrsquos mentor amp connect with other College Park freshman parents Sponsored by Slow Hand BBQ

First day of school for students is Wednesday August 28

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Attention All (teenaged and older) Musicians Actors Vocalists Poets and Songwriters

IntroducingthePERFORMANCE WORKSHOPprogramnewthisfallatVil-lageCenterfortheArtsThePerformanceWorkshopfosterspeer-to-peerencourage-mentandisasupportiveenvironmentforauditionpreparationperformingoriginalmaterialinfrontofotherartistsorsimplytopracticeyourcraftSingersActorsMusi-ciansPoetsWritersinthisclassshouldcomepreparedwiththeirownmaterial(bringsheetmusicbackingtrackifaccompanimentisneeded)Ourinstructor(s)willaddressstagepresencedeliveryandoverallcreativeapproach(Age12+) Call Village Center today at 925-676-8400 to register for the PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP program which begins in September on Tuesday evenings

Also new this fall PIANO STEPS for your 35-6 year old WearenowofferingyoungerstudentsafunandinteractivewaytobeintroducedtomusictheorymusicfundamentalsandpianobasicsTheclassiscalledPIANO STEPSandisopentoallstudentsaged35-6yearsYourlittleonewillexploretheworldofmusicandpianousingtheBIGpianomatparticipantshaveablastldquosteppingrdquooutmelodiesonthefloorpianoCall Village today to register for our fall PIANO STEPS class VillageCenterfortheArtsldquoafriendlyplaceforlearningrdquo925-676-8400

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TheMartinezArtsAssociationishostingthe44thannualArtintheParkonSundayAugust18atSusanaParkinMartinezActivitiesbeginat10amandcontinuethrough5pmEachyearover50artisansandcrafterscomefromallovertheBayAreaandasfarawayasOregonandHawaiitoparticipateinthisexcitingeventArtistsrepresentawidevarietyofmediumsprovidingguests

withanarrayofoptionsAttendeescandinefrommanyfoodboothselectionsandenjoyourwineampbeergardenwhilelisteningtolivemusicprovidedbylocalmusiciansincludingsalsajazzcountryrockamprollandothergreatsounds AllproceedsbenefittheMAArsquosscholarshipfundForfulldetailscontacthttpmartinezartsorgart-in-the-park

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Make the House safe from Quake shakesBy Jim Bonato Pleasant Hill CERT Program Manager

FPHE announces grants

InmyspringarticlesIpresentedthescenarioofalargeearthquakehittingPleasantHilloutlinedaneasyFamilyDisasterPreparednessPlanandidentifiedbasicprovisionsneededforDisasterSup-plyKits(visitwwwourcommunityfocuscomandclickontheldquoColumnsrdquodropdownlisttofindpastsafetyarticles)Thismonthletrsquostakealookathowtoprepareyourhometobetterwithstandthesuddenshakingofalargeearthquake MostofthemajorearthquakeswerememberintheBayAreaconsistedofarollingshakingmotionThe1906earthquakewasaccompaniedbyviolentlateraljoltingmovementsndashtheJuandeFucaplateliterallyslidnorthwardpasttheNorthAmericanplateAllquakesdisplaceobjectswhetheritrsquosahomenotboltedtoitsfoundationorloosearticlesontableswallsandshelvesinsidethehome ItisalwaysprudenttomakesureyourhomeisboltedtoitsfoundationEquallyimportantisreducingaquakersquosshakingeffectbyinstallinghalf-inchtothree-quarter-inchplywoodwallstothestudsin

thecrawlspaceunderthehomeThesearecalledsheerpanels InthehousestoreyourheaviestitemsonlowershelvesorinthelowerkitchencabinetsRememberthosechildprooflatchessomeofusinstalledonourcabinetdoorstopreventthekidsfromopeningthemThesecanbereinstalledtopreventplatesglassesandfoodstufffromfallingtothefloorandbreaking Allwall-hungpicturesandmirrorsshouldbeattachedwithsecurityhangersTallfurnitureshouldbesecuredtowallstudstopreventthoseitemsfromtippingoverTelevisionsandstereoequipmentcanbesecuredwithindustrialvelcroThesefastenersaresecuredtothebackofthefurnitureandequipmentLoosecurioscanbemademoresecurebyaffix-ingmuseumputtytotheirbaseAlltheseinexpensiveitemscanbepurchasedatlocalhardwarestores InthegaragelooktoseethatthewaterheaterisstrappedtothestudswithplumberrsquostapeandlagboltsthegassupplylinetotheheatershouldbeflexibleCheck

TheFoundationforPleasantHillEducation(FPHE)isproudtoannouncethatinMay2013itawarded$38000ingrantstotheelevenpublicschoolsinPleasantHillSince2009FPHEhasawarded$158000totheschoolsintheCollegeParkHighSchoolfeederpatternFPHEgrantsprovideschoolswithessen-tialeducationalmaterialsandprogramsthatwouldnototherwisebeavailable FPHEgreatlyappreciatesandthanksallthe2012-2013donorsandbusinesspartnersfortheircontributionsandtheirawarenessthatstrongschoolsbenefitanentirecommunity ForconvienentdonatingFPHEisnowoneScripForthoseunfamiliarwitheScripeverytimeyoushopataneScrip

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toseethathazardousmaterialsareinwell-markedunbreakablecontainersandstoredonthebottomshelves LastlyitisalwaysprudenttohaveanABC-ratedfireextinguisherhandyinthe

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Thereareanumberofkeyfactorsmostinsurancecompaniesusetocalcu-latehowmuchyoursquollenduppayingforyourautoinsuranceWhatrsquosimportanttorememberisthatyoucancontrolmanyofthesefactorsInmanycasesthechoicesyoumakeaboutthecoverageyouwantdeterminethecostofyourpremium Belowaresixkeyfactorsthataffectyourautoinsurancepremiumsaswellassomesuggestionsforkeepingthecostsdown1 Your Coverage And Deductibles AutoinsuranceprovidersallowyoutochooseyourdeductibleanddecidewhethertoaddadditionalcoveragethatisnrsquotnecessarilyrequiredbythelawsinyourstateThespecificsofyourcoverageanddeductiblesplayamajorroleinyourmonthlypaymentTypicallychoosingahigherdeductiblemeansalowermonthlypaymentchoosingalowerdeductiblemeansahighermonthlypaymentAddi-tionalcoveragegivesyouaddedfinancialprotectiondependingontheclaimbutwillalsoaddtoyourmonthlycosts2 What You Drive BycollectingalargeamountofdatafromcustomerclaimsandanalyzingindustrysafetyreportsautoinsuranceprovidersoftendevelopvehiclesafetyratingsandofferdiscountstocustomerswhodrivesafervehiclesSomeinsur-ersincreasepremiumsforcarsmoresusceptibletodamageoccupantinjuryortheftandlowerratesforthosethatfarebetterthanthenorm2010Toyota4Run-nersforexampleratehighlyintermsofdriverprotectionandpassengerprotec-tionwhichmeansdiscountsoninsur-anceAndwhiletwo-doorHondaCivicsareoneofthecountryrsquosmostpopularvehiclestheirlower-than-averagesafetyratingsanddesirabilitytocarthievesmakethemmoreexpensivetoinsure Beforeyouheaddowntothedealer-shipdosomeresearchKnowingtheanswerstoafewsimplequestionscangoalongwayinkeepingyourrateslow3 How Often And How Far You Drive Peoplewhousetheircarforbusiness

andlong-distancecommutingnormallypaymorethanthosewhodrivelessThemoremilesyoudriveinayearthehigherthechancesofanaccidentndashregardlessofhowsafeadriveryouare Considerjoiningacarorvanpoolridingyourbikeortakingpublictrans-portationtoworkIfyoureduceyourtotalannualdrivingmileageenoughyoumayloweryourpremiums4 Where You Drive Generallyduetohigherratesofvandalismtheftandaccidentsurbandriverspaymoreforautoinsurancethandothoseinsmalltownsorruralareas5 Your Driving Record Driverswhocauseaccidentsgener-allymustpaymorethanthosewhoareaccident-freeforseveralyearsIfyoursquovebeenaccident-freeforalongperiodoftimedonrsquotgetcomplacentAndeventhoughyoucanrsquotrewriteyourdrivinghis-toryhavinganaccidentonyourrecordcanbeanimportantremindertoalwaysdrivewithcautionandcareAstimegoesontheeffectofpastaccidentsonyourpremiumswilldecrease6 Your Age Sex And Marital Status Accidentratesarehigherforalldriv-ersunderage25especiallyyoungmalesandsinglemalesInsurancepricesinmoststatesreflectthesedifferences IfyoursquoreastudentyoumightalsobeinlineforadiscountMostautoinsur-ersprovidediscountstostudent-driverswhomaintainstronggradesInsomestatesyoungerdriversarealsoabletotakedriversafetycoursesthatwilllowerpremiums

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Coach allocco 600 Wins EarlierthisyearwewereremissnottoacknowledgeamilestoneofoneofouroldfriendsDeLaSalleheadvarsitybas-ketballcoachFrankAlloccocelebratedhis600thcareercoachingvictoryonFebruary8ThewincameastheSpartansusedtheirtrademarkdefensetodefeatLivermore64-29 The59-year-oldAlloccoisonlythetwenty-ninthboyrsquosbasketballcoachinCaliforniaprephistorytoreach600victoriesandtheninthfromtheBayAreaOverallhiscareerrecordonthatmagicalnightstoodat600-83(878)inacombined22-yearcareeratDLSandNorthgate(167wins)Congratulationscoachsteve Ward Back on the Diamond SteveWardveryfamiliartotheland-scapeatDiabloValleyCollege(DVC)forovertwodecadeshasannouncedhewillreturntothebaseballdiamondandcoachtheVikingsforanunprecedentedthirdstintin2014Some25yearsagoWardwasfirsthiredasheadbaseballcoachatDVCwhereheledtheteamfor14seasonsIn1995headdedthetitleofathleticdirectortohisresumeIn2000followingsixyearsofperforminginbothrolesheresignedfromcoachingbaseballcollegiatelyandfocusedonhissonrsquostravelteamldquoIamexcitedaboutgettingtofinishmylastfiveyearsatDVCasthebaseballcoachrdquoWardsaid Wardhas30yearsofexperiencecoachingbaseballatJCDivisionIandhighschoollevelsIn2002hewasinductedintotheCaliforniaCommunityCollegeBaseballHallofFameWardrsquosca-reerrecordis382-290-2(568)Histeamshavemadetenstateplayoffappearancesandthe1989clubwontheonlyGoldenGateConferencetitleinschoolhistoryInadditionWardfounded(in2006)andisExecutiveChairmanoftheDVCAthleticHallofFameCardinale Passes JohnCardinale47andaresidentofMartinezpassedawayafteratwo-yearbattlewithstomachcancerinMarchCardinalewasthedirectorofcommuni-cationsandmediarelationsatRacewaySonomasince1998Cardinalewasa

nativeofSanFranciscorsquosNorthBeachandagraduateofSacredHeartHighSchoolTheRacewayhonoredhimbynamingthemediacenterinhismemoryInadditionanimageofCardinalersquosfacewillbeperma-nentlyetchedinaplaquewhichresidesonthetrackrsquoswalloffameCardinalewasakind-heartedmanwhowasafriendtosomanyOurthoughtsandprayersgoouttoCardinalersquoswifeAndreaanddaughtersLaurenandEmmaPygeorge says goodbye HeadathletictrainerandteacherScottPygeorgehasannouncedthatheisleavingAlhambraafterbeingattheschoolfornearlytenyearsandwillbeheadingeasttoworkandteachatPittsburgHighSchoolPygeorgegrewupintheBayAreaandattendedChicoStateandthenwentontopursueagraduatedegreeatOldDominionUniversityinVirginiaWhileatODUScottworkedtheclinicalportionofhistrainingatnearbyNorfolkStateUniversityDeMers Earns several Elite Honors BaseballstarJoeDeMerswhojustcompletedhissophomoreyearatCollegeParkwasselectedasaFirst-TeamAll-AmericanchoicetotheLouisvilleSluggerBatCompanyrsquos2013nationalprepteamAtthesametimeDeMerswasalsonamedtheCal-HiSportsstatesophomoreldquoPlayeroftheYearrdquoandtheDVALrsquosCo-MostValuablePlayer Thetalentedshortstopandpitcherwasaperfect10-0inelevengamesstartedthispastseasonwitha100ERAhad5completegames(2shutouts)and63strikeouts(Just2walks)Attheplatehehadanimpressive373battingaveragewith2homerunsand25RBIs In2012DeMersalsohadasensa-tionalseasonandwasleagueMostValu-ablePitcherasafreshmanOverallinhisFalconcareerhenowboastsapitchingrecordof19-2witha101ERAThe6-2230-pounderwhohashit95miles-per-hourontheradargunhasreportedlygivenaverbalcommitmenttotheUniver-sityofWashingtonDavis Leaves Hawaii FormerAlhambrafootballstarTrevorDavishasrequestedandbeengranted

areleasefromhisscholarshipfromtheUniversityofHawaiiDaviswhoplayedtwoseasonsfortheWarriorshasnotin-dentifiedanewschoolasofyetalthoughreportshavesurfacedthatWisconsinTexasTechTexasStateandCalhaveshowninterestDavishauled-in17recep-tionslastseasonfor235yardsandscoredtwotouchdownsOverallhenabbed45catchesandfivetouchdownsin15careergamesforHawaiiRaciti Back on Line for spartans CollegefootballfanscanexpecttoseealotoflocalboyTravisRacitithisyearontelevisionandinprintThe6-8306poundnosetacklefromCollegeParkenjoyedanexcellent2012seasonalongwithbeingakeyelementinhelpingSanJoseState(SJSU)tofootballresurgenceTheSpar-tansenjoyedan11-2overallrecord(5-1inWesternAthleticConference)lastseasonInadditionSJSUwasthe2012MilitaryBowlchampionswiththeir29-20victoryoverBowlingGreeninWashingtonDC The2103seasonseesSJSUmovingtotheMountainWestConference(MWC)wherethecompetitionwillagainbefor-midableRacitiaruggedjuniorhasbeenselectedasaconsensus2013pre-seasonFirst-TeamAll-MWCdefensivelinemenbyamultitudeofpublicationsRacitihasalsobeennotedbymanyasoneofthetopfiveplayerstowatchforfirst-yearcoachRonCaragherrsquossquadHeisoneofsixreturningstartersondefenseIn2012Racitinotched42tackles(12forloss)and85sacks In2011RacitiwastheWACrsquosDefen-siveFreshmanoftheYearAtCollegeParkin2009RacitiwasaSecond-TeamCal-HiSportscomAll-StatepickandChroni-cleAll-MetroselectionandtheCo-MostValuablePlayeroftheDFAL TheSpartansopentheirseasononThursdayAugust29astheyhostSacra-mentoStateandtraveltoPaloAltothefollowingweektofacetraditionalrivalStanfordRacitiwillbejoinedbyMartinezresidentandAlhambragradJaredLeafatransferfromHawaiiFloethe Promoted JakeFloetheagraduateofAcalaneshasbeenpromotedtoDouble-AMont-gomeryoftheSouthernLeagueThe

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InlateJunetheMartinezRedSoxMajorGirlssoftballteamtookonPinoleHerculesfortheLittleLeagueDistrict4TournamentofChampionsofContraCostaCountytitleThegamewashostedbyClaytonValleyLittleLeagueandplayedatClaytonValleyCharterHighSchool AsthevisitingteamMartinezwastednotimeastheystruckinthefirstinningwhenBriannaWatersledoffthegamewithawalkAfterabasehitbuntbyKarennaRossellimovedhertothirdHannaRuval-cabahitasacrificeflytoscoreWatersfora1-0lead DericaBoydwasthestartingpitcherforMartinezshuttingdownthefirsttwobatterswithstrikeoutstostartAfterissu-ingawalkMartinezrsquoscatcherLaurenKinggunnedtherunnertoendanythreat InthesecondMartineztackedontwomorerunssetupbyahitfromMarissaMooreandanerroronadroppedthirdstrikethatallowedMimiVotoreachfirstbasesafelyVoandMooreputthemselvesinscoringpositiononadoublestealandSadieJamesstrokedahittobringMoorehomeTheyscoredanotherRedSoxrunwhenJamesgotintoapickleallowingVotoscoreeasilyfora3-0leadBoydagainshutdownPinoleHerculesbystriking-outtheside InthethirdMartinezscoredtwomoreasRuvalcabastrokedahomerunandKingliftedasacrificeflymakingita5-0gameInthebottomoftheinningPinole

HerculesstruckbackscoringtworunsaftergettingahitandwalkwithtwooutsBoydfinallygotthethirdoutwithamuchneededldquoKrdquo ThefourthinningwentquicklyforbothsidesbutinthefifthBoydissuedablastoffherbatdrivingtheballdeeptotherightcenter210rsquosignforahomerunInthebottomoftheframetheRedSoxshutdownPinoleHerculeswithaneasy1-2-3inning InthesixththewheelsfelloffthePinoleHerculeswagonwhentheyallowedsixrunstoscorewithtwooutsHitsandwalksweretheirworstenemiesallowingMartineztobataroundfora12-2lead Martinezusedtheirsuperiorpitch-ingandsoliddefensetosecurethevictoryBoydhadastellargameallowingjusttwohitszeroearnedrunsandtwowalksandtheynotched12strikeouts BehindtheirincrediblemanagerPhilRainesandcoachesRichKingandSteveMooretheMartinezRedSoxisthefirstteaminthehistoryoftheMartinezLittleLeagueMajorGirlstogoundefeatedallseasontowinthechampionshipDowntwoplayersduetoinjuries-AleijaLewisrsquolegandJuliaParksrsquobrokenthumb-theyovercameadversitygelledasateamandplayedlikesisterstowinitall TheteamstayedtogethertoplayintheAll-StarsrepresentingMartinezandislookingforatriptotheLittleLeagueWorldSerieslaterthissummer

The Pleasant Hill Blue 8U Boys team battled the heat as well as some serious com-petition to finish in 2nd place at the All World Baseball Fire Cracker 400 Tournament on June 28-30 in Martinez The Blue team finished pool play with a 3-0-1 record good for the 2 seed in the Semi Finals There they beat The Belmont Blasters 3-2 on a walk off triple in the bottom of the 6th inning Our boys finally fell to The Delta Dawgs in the championship game The team picked up their second consecutive 2nd place finish in the Fremont 4th of July Tournament Our boys used some hot hitting superb defense and clutch pitch-ing to advance to the championship game with a 3-1 record There they met the un-beaten host team from Fremont The championship game was a real nail biter with Fremont coming out on top 5-4 Great job guys

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sidhu Drafted by tampa By Chuck Nan

SonomaStateUniversity(SSU)seniorpitcherHarmenSidhuwhosetaprogramandCaliforniaCollegiateAthleticAssociation(CCAA)recordforthebestsingle-seasonearnedrunaverage(ERA)andledthenationinthatsamecategorywasnamedtherecipientofthe2013TinoMartinezAwardwhichispresentedeachyeartothemostoutstandingplayerinNCAADivisionIIbaseball SidhuisfromMartinezandattendedCollegeParkgraduatingin2008 EquivalenttofootballrsquosHeismanTrophytheprestigiousawardisnamedaftertheformerUniversityofTampaUSOlympianandMajorLeagueBaseballAll-StarTinoMartinezTinohimselfmadethecalltoSidhutopersonallycongratulatehimonwinningtheaward In13startsthisseasonSidhuwas10-1witha098ERAwith93strikeoutsin8223inningsHeallowedjust47hitsand9earnedrunsHisERAwastopsinDivisionIIandisthefirsttimeinthestoriedhistoryofSonomaStatebaseball--andtheCCAA--thatastartingpitcherhasrecordedanERAunder100MostimpressivelySidhugave-upjustfiveextrabasehits(nohomeruns)to323battershefaced Theright-handerendedhistwo-yearstintwithSSUbybreakingtheall-timerecordforlowestcareerERA(156)andlowestopponentbattingaverage(186)

Hecompileda17-2recordin25careerappearances(allstarts)In150totalinningsheallowedjust99hitsand26earnedrunswhilestriking-out161(4thall-timeforSSU) AftertheseasonSidhuwasselectedasaFirst-TeamperformerbytheCCAAand

WestRegionHealsoearnedFirst-TeamAll-AmericahonorsfromtheAmericanBaseballCoachesAssociationandtheNa-tionalCollegiateBaseballWritersAssocia-tion InadditiontohisstellarplaySidhuwasoutstandingintheclassroomaswellpostinga354GPAincommunicationsHewasnamedtothe2013DivisionIIAca-demicAll-Districtteam SonomaStatefinishedthirdintheDivisionIIWestRegionandwrapped-up2013withanoverallrecordof36-22TheSeawolvesplacedfourthinCCAAwitha24-16record SidhuspenthisfirsttwoyearsatDia-bloValleyCollegePriortothatheearnedThird-TeamAll-DVALhonorsafterhisseniorseasonatCollegeParkTheFalconsalsomadeanimpressiverunthatseasontoclaimtheNCS3A-EastBaycrownwithSidhuwinningthreeofthefourgamesenroute SidhugotsomemoregreatnewsinearlyJunewhenhewasa20th-rounddraftpick(608thoverall)oftheTampaBayRays

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Mix flour baking powder and salt in a bowl Make a well in the center and put eggs oil and milk in center Whisk together and add corn and herbs Put enough oil in a frying pan to grease well Fry the fritters a few at a time until golden on each side

Put tomatoes green onions and cilantro in a bowl and set aside Heat olive oil in a sauce pan Add cinnamon and cumin and heat until bubbly about 2 minutes Slowly add honey and rice vinegar Cook for 3 more minutes or until a little thick and gooey Pour mixture over tomatoes cilantro and green onions Season with salt and let sit for about 5 minutes before using

1frac12 cups flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon soda1 teaspoon kosher salt2 large eggs

frac34 cup milk3 tablespoons olive oil2 cups fresh corn kernels2 tablespoons each chopped parsley and chopped basil

2 pounds of assorted heirloom tomatoes seeded and cut into chunks1 bunch green onions sliced thin2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro2 tablespoons of honey

frac14 cup of seasoned rice vinegar1 tablespoon of olive oil1 teaspoon of kosher salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Ingredients

Ingredients

Directions

Directions

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830 - Just the Facts Regarding Skin Cancer 1pmThoroughskincancerpresen-tationincludesadviceonpreventionearlydetectionamptreatmentoptionsThiseducationaltalkwillhighlighttheABCDErsquosofskincancerbasalcellsquamouscellandmelanomaRefreshmentsampsunscreenprovidedPresenterShannyBaughmanMDSponsoredbyCASkinampMelanomaCenterDiabloValleyOn-cologyandHospiceoftheEastBayCalltoreserveyourspotFreeforallages

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811 - Pancake Breakfast 8-1100amThisdeliciousbreakfastincludespan-cakesortoastsausageeggs(howyoulikethem)orangejuiceandcoffeeEveryoneiswelcomeCostis$350foradultsand$2forchildren10yearsandunderHandmadecraftsperfectforgiftswillbeonsaleduringthebreakfast

Coming soonhellipcall the center for more informationbullCatchYourself-MaintainYourIndependenceFridaysSeptember6ndash272013bullCoroDrsquoAmiciConcertSundaySeptember152013bullVagabondPlayerspresentldquoWagonWheelsrdquoFridaySeptember272013

Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu in October AretheGalaacutepagosIslandsandMachuPicchuonyourbucketlistJointheMartinezSeniorCenterforthetripofalifetimetoEcuadorGalapagosIslandsandPeruTripDatesOctober1-122013TourHighlights5Day4NightGalapagosIslandsCruiseaboardtheLegendExploretheSacredValleyoftheIncasstayovernightinMachuPicchuandtourCuzcoandthenearbyruinsLandandCruisePack-ageTourIncludesAllmealstransfersandexcursionsonboardcruiseroundtriptrainticketsonVistadomeTrainalltransfersandsightseeingasoutlinedintheitineraryairporttransferstoSanFranciscoAirportairfarefromSFOtoGuayaquilreturningfromLimatoSFOallinternalflightsCost$7794perpersondoubleoccupancyCallthecenterat(925)370-8770foradetaileditineraryTherearejustafewspacesleftifyouwouldliketogocalltoday

Help a Child to Read

Community service Day

Helpachildlearntoreadbyvolunteer-ingforthePleasantHillEducationInitiative(PHEI)ReadingReadiness programbegin-ningthisfall The ReadingReadiness programwilltargetstudentsingradesK-2ateachele-mentaryschoolinPleasantHill Volunteerswillbematchedwithyoungreadersandwillworkone-on-onewithstudentsunderateacherrsquosguidancetoimprovetheirread-ingskillsandgivethemtheconfidencetheyneedtothriveintheclassroomThereisnopreviousexperiencenecessarytovolunteer

justacommitmentofonehouraweektomakeadifference VolunteerswillneedtobefingerprintedandTBtested ThePHEIisalsointerestedinpartner-ingwithbusinessesandcivicandreligiousgroupsthatarewillingtocreateReadingReadinessteamstohelpoutintheclass-room ForadditionalinformationortohelpoutwiththisprogrampleasegotothePHEIrsquoswebpageandclickonldquoSignupasaVolunteerNowrdquo httpwwwcipleasant-hillcausphei

Volunteerandprojectregistrationisnowopenforthe9thannualCommunityServiceDayonSaturdaySeptember28thChurchesschoolsneighborhoodsbusinessesfindaprojectandregisteritonthecitywebsiteatwwwpleasant-hillnetCSD Senior Residents ndash Do you need help at home with yard workTheSeniorCenterandPHCivicActionCommissionareexploringthepossibilityofas-sistingseniorsattheirresidenceswhoareinneedofyardworkandotheroutdoorchoresIfyouareinterestedinreceivingassistancefromCommunityServiceDayvolunteersorhaveanyquestionsaboutthisprojectpleasecallDanaat798-8788oremailheratdkriderpleasanthillreccom FormoreinformationcontactMartinNelisatmneliscipleasant-hillcausorcall(925)671-5229

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Recreation and Park updatesMake a Difference BerecognizedinourcommunitywithyourgeneroussupportofournewSeniorCenterTeenCenterCommuni-tyCenterandPleasantOaksParkHelpusmeetourgoaltocompletethefinaltouchesforallfourofournewPleasantHillRecreationvenuesWestillneedfurniturefixturesandequipmentWall Dedication ($500+) Withyourgenerousdonationyourdesignatednamewillbeetchedonabeautifulclearslatewithinthecapitalcampaigndedicationwallslocatedin

thePleasantHillSeniorCenterTeenCenterandCommunityCenterCon-tactourofficetosecureyourspecialplaceRoom Dedication Opportuni-ties ($5000+) HonorandrecognizeyourfamilyalovedoneabusinessororganizationformanyyearstocomebynamingaroominoneormoreofournewPleasantHillRecreationcentersSpecialsignagewillcommemorateyourgenerouscontribu-tionandyourexceptionalcommitmenttoourcommunityContactouroffice

todiscussroom-namingopportunitiesavailableineachcenteradditional Donation Opportu-nities OpportunitiessuchasdesignateddonationspledgesandbequestsarealsowelcomecontributionsAnydonationover$500willberecognizedwithyournameonourdedicationwallslocatedinallthreebuildingsTogetyournamededicationetchedinrecognitionthisyearthedeadlineisOctober102013Formoreinformationonthebondproj-ectsanddonationopportunitiesvisitwwwpleasanthillreccomCome Play With us this Fall ThePleasantHillRecreationampParkDistrictrsquosFallSpotlightisheadedtomailboxesonAugust15Checkoutallnewclassesactivitiesandeventsgoing

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PaID aDVERtORIaL

Teen council members from left to right Meredith Fore Allie Naccara Emily Adamson and Maddie Shultz

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FALCON FOUNDATION

College Parkrsquos Class of 1963 Reunion

Join Us At the Malt Shoppe

Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17 600 to 1000

Catered by Outback Steakhouse

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Join us for dinner catered by Outback Steakhouse at the Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17th from 6pm ndash 10pm

Music of the Doo Wop Bands of the 50rsquos and 60rsquosAfter party will be at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center from 10pm - 1am

Sunday Picnic at the Martinez Waterfront from 11am - 3pmFor more information please contact Jerry Pollard

3129 Sonoma Valley Drive Fairfield Ca 945349168135401 bull jerrypollardyahoocom

The class of 1983 is celebrating 30 years and we want to celebrate with the classes of 1982 amp 1984

Join us for a catered picnic at Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek Bring your family Sunday September 29th from 1100 am ndash 600 pm

For more information and to RSVP contact Corrin Grube Canale at ccanalecomcastnet or

Danielle Pratt Dearborn at thedearbornscomcastnet

30 YEARREUNION

Class of 83rsquo

50 YEARREUNION

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The class of 1963 is celebrating 50 years Join us at the Malt Shoppe

HALL OFFAME

BANQUET

7th Annual

CPHS Annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction CeremonyPlease join us in honoring our Athletic Alumni on Saturday August 24th 2013at St Andrews Community Center bull 1601 Mary Dr Pleasant Hill CA 94523

No Host Bar at 500PM Dinner at 630

Catered By Outback Steakhouse Pleasant Hill CA Cost of Event $5000 per person Reservations needed - Must reserve by Aug10th Tickets at door only if seating is available for $7000 Send checks to HOF Falcon Foundation co Barbara Lannum 109 Woodview Ct Martinez CA 94553

TEAMS TO BE HONOREDGymnastics 1968 - 69 - 70

HONOREEMike Huff 1978

ATHLETES TO BE HONOREDDan Stoll 1991 Cross Country and Track

Alison Suto 1988 Tennis-Basketball-SoftballDustin Torrez 1994 Football-BaseballCasey Torrez 1994 Football-Baseball

Contact Jerry Pollard CPHS Hall of Fame Committee E-mail for more info jerrypollardyahoocom bull 916-813-5401

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same as it Ever WasBy Suzie Billingsley

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ningthroughthesprinklersGoinguptoDinosaurHillbehindmystreetwasalwaysanadventureoffortbuildingandexploring MycousinsandIputplastichorseheadsonthehandlebarsofourbikesinhonorofRoyRogersampDaleEvansWenamedourbikesaftertheirhorsesTrig-gerandButtermilkMybackyardhadalargestoragebuildingwecalledThePon-derosabecausewelovedtheTVshowldquoBonanzardquoandanythingwithawesterntheme WhenIwassevenmybestfriendonthestreetandIwereinseparableSheisthesisterofactorTomHanksWeplayedwithourdogsBarbiedollsandboardgamesanddancedtoAmericanBandstandonTVShemovedawayayearlaterandwelosttouchbutwhenIfoundheronFacebooklastyearwesharedmanyfondmemoriesofourchildhoodsummersNowtherearetwootherlittlegirlsonthestreetwhoareBFFrsquosandplaytogetherallthetime InthiseraofiPhonessocialnet-workingandendlessactivitiesawayfromhomesomethinghasbeenlostButmylivingroomlooksouttowhereweplayedaschildrenandIstillseefathersteach-ingtheirkidstoridebikesBoysandgirlsstillwalktheirdogsandplaysoftballandhopscotchItwarmsmyhearttoknowthatsometime-honoredritualsofgrow-ingupcontinueItrsquoswonderfultorealizethatthekidsonmystreetarestillcon-nectingwitheachotheroutsideinthesunshineandunderthestarrysummernightskySuzie on her horse-head handlebar bike

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AGameofThronesthefirstbookinGeorgeRRMartinrsquosacclaimedfantasyseriesASongofIceandFireisanengrossingnovelfilledwithpoliticalconspiracymysteryandadventureThestorybe-ginswhenEddardStarkLordofWinterfellisappointedasHandtotheKingcausinghimtomovesouthtoKingrsquosLandingthecapitalcityofWesteroswherethingsareneverastheyseemandwherepeoplewilldoanythingtofurthertheirselfishinterestsInthisatmosphereofdouble-crossingandmanipulationEddardStarkrsquoshonorandgoodintentionsputhimatoddswithmuchofthecityrsquosinhabitantsMeanwhilethemalevolentOthersaremassingbeyondtheWallthatprotectsWesterosfromtheterrorsofthefarnorthandbeyondtheNar-rowSeaDaenerysTargaryendaugh-teroftheoverthrownKingAerysismarriedtotheleaderoftheDothrakiawarlikepeopleaspaymentforanarmyforherbrother ThisnovelisnotasimplevillageboyvsgreatevilfantasybookItisacomplexstorywhereyouareneversurewhotherealvillainisandwhereenemiescanturnintoalliesandviceversaAlongwithitsintricateplotandbelievablecharactersMartinrsquosprose

isoneofthebookrsquosbiggeststrengthsasitisveryeffec-tiveatconveyingtensionandmakingyoufeellikeyoursquoreinthemiddleoftheactionCourtdealingsandroyalpoliticsareasexcitingasadeadlybattle(ofwhichtherearenumer-ous)Inadditiontheworldof

AGameofThronescontainscharactersasvariedandrealasourownMartinshowcasesthesecharactersbywritingfromtheperspectiveofonecharacterforeachchapterThisgivesthereadergreaterinsightintothemindofeachmajorcharacterandrevealsthemotiva-tionsbehindeachcharacterrsquosactionsMartinrsquosgeniusliesinhisabilitytomakeussympathizewiththevilestcreatureandtoquestionthemotivesofthemosthonorableknight AGameofThronesreallyisaone-of-a-kindbookbecauseofthemulti-facetedcharactersgreatproseandun-predictabilityofthestorySomeofyoumayhaveseentheHBOseriesbasedonthebooksandtrustmealthoughtheshowisgreatthebooksarebetterandifyoulikeoneyoursquollprobablyliketheother(ForpeoplewhohavealreadyreadASongofIceandFirecheckoutTheWheelofTimeseriesforanothergreatepicfantasyseries) Suggestedforages15andup

to Read or Not to Read By Zane Dundon Senior De La Salle HS

Meet a teen Illusionist Itrsquosunusualtomeetateenagemagi-cianbuttohaveonelivinginyourowncommunityisallthemoremagicalCollegeParkfreshmanJackDuganwhogoesbythestagenameJackAlexanderhadoneofthebiggestshowsofhisca-reerlastmonthattheUn-ScriptedThea-treinSanFranciscoTheFocussatdownwithJackanddiscussedhispenchantforillusionCFWhatattractedyoutomagicJDMagichasalwaysinterestedmebe-causeitissomethingthatamazespeopleanditallowsmetobecreativeandbringasenseofwondertoalmostanybodyAllofasuddenIhadthisskillthatnoneofmyotherfriendshadBecauseofthisIwasabletostandoutanddothingsthatmostotherkidsdonrsquotgettodoCF WhoisldquoJackAlexanderrdquoJDThepersonaIhaveonstagebasi-callyanenlargedversionofmyselfWhilemanymagicianschoosetocreatecharactersonstageothersarejustabig-gerversionofthemselvesIttakesaverylongtimetofindoutwhoyouareasaperformerandIamstilltryingtofigurethatoutformyselfCF AreyoualdquomagicianrdquoorldquoillusionistrdquoJD AnillusionistIllusionistsarestillmagiciansbuttheyareknownforperformingwithbigpropsUsuallymostyoungmagiciansperformsleightofhandmagicorcloseupmagicbutIalwayshadapassionforperformingil-lusionsIstartedperformingillusionsatage11andhavenotlookedbackCFHowdidyoulandtheUn-ScriptedTheatergigJD Iwasontourwithashowcalled

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wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 33

How Often should I Change my Oil

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Howoftenshouldtheoilbechangedinyourvehiclersquosenginendash3000miles5000miles15000milesManufacturershaverecommendedserviceintervalsthatrangefrom3000to15000milesSomemanufacturersuseanoillifesystemthatdisplaysldquooilliferemainingrdquoWebelieveinfol-lowingthemanufacturerrecommen-dationsasaguidelinebutalsouseourownexperiencewhenrecommendingserviceintervalsWeareseeingahigh-ernumberofvehicleenginesrunninglowonoiloutofoilorwithoilsludgefromtheseextendedserviceintervals RunninganenginelowonoiloroutofoilmaynotresultinimmediatedamagebutitwillshortenthelifeoftheengineHowmuchitwillshortenthelifeishardtodeterminebecauseofthevariablesinvolvedDependingonwhereyouhaveyouroilchanged

theymayormaynotchecktheoillevelbeforeperformingtheoilchangeAtHaginrsquosautomotivewechecktheoillevelbeforeandafterperformingev-eryoilchangeIfyouroilislowbeforewestartyouroilchangewewillmakeanoteofitonyourrepairorderandrecommendmonitoringoilconsump-tionAlsowebelieveinperformingapreventativemaintenanceinspectionevery3monthsTheCarCareCouncilstillrecommendschangingtheoilandfilterevery3000milesformaximumenginelifeTheCarCareCouncilalsorecommendsperformingamulti-pointinspectionevery3monthsor3000miles FormoreinformationontheCarCareCouncilvehiclemaintenanceguidevisittheirwebsitehttpwwwnxtbookcomnxtbooksmercurycar-careguide

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SupportacausethatprovidesahealthfulqualityoflifeforusallAt-tendtheMuirHeritageLandTrustrsquosFreshAireAffaireGalaOurmuch-anticipatedfundraiserisaneleganteveningunderthestarsinthepearorchardsofJohnMuirrsquosVictorianes-tatewithMasterofCeremoniesDougMcConnellhostofPublicTelevisionrsquosOpenRoadcelebrityguestsandhun-dredsofLandTrustsupportersTo-getherwersquollenjoyspecialtycocktailsandappetizersagourmetdinnerex-travaganzabeautifulmusicbyBobAthaydeandFriendsandliveauc-tionexcitementwithAuctioneerJohnPereira TakeyoursupporttothenextlevelwithanexclusiveVIPpackagewhichincludesatourofJohnMuirrsquosmansionwithDougMcConnellandSuperin-tendentofNationalParkServiceTomLeathermanalongwithpremierpark-ingcocktailsandhorsdrsquooeuvres Since1989TheMuirHeritageLandTrusthasworkedtopreserve

openspacethroughoutContraCostaCountyWithpublicsupporttheLandTrusthaspermanentlyprotectedthou-sandsofacresAlongwithsavinglandweprovidemulti-usehikingtrailsforpublicrecreationonsuchpropertiesasFernandezRanchAcalanesRidgeSkyDutraampGustinRanchThesenaturalareasserveasahometoendangeredwildlifefacilitatehealthywatershedsandareusedbythecommunityasasourceofexerciseandescapefromthehustleandbustleofcityandsuburbanlife DespitethesuccessoftheMuirHeritageLandTrustthereisstillalongroadaheadWillyousupportusinpro-tectingourlocalwildlandsIfsojoinusatourupcomingannualgalaTheFreshAireAffairetoshowsupportforyourland Purchaseyourticketstodayorbe-comeasponsorbycalling(925)228-5640orgoingonlineatwwwmuirher-itagelandtrustorgfreshaireaffairehtm

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TheContraCostaHumaneSocietyoffersthesetipsforpreventingheatstrokedehydrationandshallowbreathinginpets1) KeepbowlsofwateraccessiblethroughoutthehouseandyardChoosebowlsthatarenotheatconducivesuchasplastic2)UNDERNOCIRCUMANSTANCESshouldyouleaveyouranimalinacarTemperaturesinsidetakelessthanfiveminutestoreachalethal150degreesormorewhetherornotthewindowsarecracked3)ProvideshelterConsideraninsulateddoghouseorshadystructure4)KeepanimalscalmExerciseinhottemperaturescanelevatetheriskofheatstrokeanddehydration5)ClosehouseblindsdrapesandwindowsFOR DOGSDogscannotcoolthemselvesbysweatingTheirsweatglandsareintheirnoseandonthepadsoftheirfeetandpantingisnotenough1)Setupachildrsquospoolorpurchaseabedthatcontainswateroragel-likematerialthatkeepsitcool2)CheckpavementbeforewalkingdogsIfitrsquostoohotitandcanburnthepadsoftheirfeetConsiderputtingkidrsquosnon-slipsocksontheirfeetandlimitwalkstoearlymorningorcoolereveninghours3)Protectshort-haireddogswithpetsunscreenwhereitcanrsquotbelickedoffandmakesureitissafetoingest4)Dog-coolingproductscanbefoundontheInternetFOR CATSCatsgetwarmestontheirbelliespadsoftheirpawsarmpitsoutsidetheirearsandchins1) CreateacoolandquietretreatandlineitwithaterryclothorcottontowelAcoldpackinsideasockunderthebeddingdamptowelsorafrozenplasticmilkjugworkaswell2)BrushyourcatdailyMattedfurdoesnotallowairflowandcanraiseacatrsquostemperatureSymptomsofheatstrokeanddehydrationincludeagitationpantingheavilyvomitingandstag-geringIfyounoticethesesymptomsorsuspecttroublecontactyourvetrsquosofficeimmediatelyFormoreinformationaboutContraCostaHumaneSocietyvisitwwwcchumaneorgFacebookorcallusat925-279-2247

Keeping Pets Cool

You scream I scream

Lakes amp Beaches

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Coldstone Creamery60CrescentDrPleasantHillserveseverythingfromuniqueicecreamcreationstosmoothiescakesandshakesEnjoyfrozenyogurtHotforCookieandevenSinlessSmoothies

CREAM 2399TelegraphAveBerkeley(CREAMstandsforCookiesRuleEverythingAroundMe)ThespecialtyatthistinyshoplocatedneartheCalcampusis$2icecreamsandwichesmadewithfreshbakedcookiesVeganandglutenfreeitemsalsoavailableACREAMiscomingsoontoNorthMainStreetinWalnutCreek

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Ifyouhavechildrenwhoattendapub-licorcharterschoolyoumayhaveheardaboutthetransitiontothenewCommonCoreStateStandards(CCSS)TheCom-monCoreStateStandardsinitiativewasledbytwonationalorganizationsCouncilofChiefStateSchoolOfficers(CCSSO)andNationalGovernorsAssociation(NGA)inordertoeffectbroadeducationreformeffortintheUnitedStatesEducatorspost-secondaryfacultycurriculumandas-sessmentexpertsandcommunitygroupstonameafewhelpedshapetheneweduca-tionstandards TheCaliforniaStateBoardofEduca-tionadoptedtheCCSSinAugust2010andapproveditonMarch72012Since201045stateshaveadoptedthesamestandardsforEnglishLanguageArts(ELA)andMath(CaliforniahasbeenteachingtheCaliforniaContentStandardsforover10years) WhythetransitionfromCaliforniaStateStandardstoanationalsetofstand-ardsTheideaisthatthestandardsoncelearnedwillpreparestudents--regardlessoflocationorsocio-economicfactors--tobegloballycompetitiveandreadyforcollegeandcareersuccessIdeallyallstudentswillleavehighschoolwiththesamecontentknowledgeandsameskillsetsandentercollegewithouttheneedforremediationForyearsstateshavebeensettingdiffer-entstandardsandassessmentsforwhatstudentsshouldknowandbeabletodoateachgradelevelThenewstandardsareconsistentfromschooltoschoolandstatetostate CCSSisdividedintotwosectionsEnglishLanguageArtsampLiteracyinHis-torySocialStudiesScienceandTechnicalSubjectsandMathematicswhicharebro-kenupbygradelevelsCommonCoredoesnotdictatehowteachersshouldteachal-lowingformorefreedomandflexibilityintheirapproachtoteachingBecausetherearefewerstandardswithCommonCoreteacherscanfocusonteachingindepthkeyskillsandtakemoretimetoteachcoreconceptsandprocedureswellmdashandtogivestudentstheopportunitytomasterthemThestandardsaredesignedtoencour-agehigher-orderthinkingcollaboration

researchandproblemsolvingStudentswillbeexpectedtoreadmoreldquoinformationaltextrdquoaswellasclassicliterature SowhatcanyouexpecttoseethiscomingschoolyearTheMtDiabloSchoolDistrictisinPhase2ofits3-PhasetransitionintoCommonCorePlansincludeadoptingnewmathinstructionalmaterialscontinuingteachertrainingofnewELAandmathframe-workspilotingunitsofstudyandlessonplansbuildingawarenessofnewsciencestandardsandimplementingrecommendationsfromTechnologyAdvisoryCommitteeforclass-roomtechnologyenhancementamongotheritemsItwillalsobethelastyearoftheSTARtestsasthedistricttransitionstotheSmarterBalancedAssessmentsingrades3-8andgrade11Fullimplementa-tionofCCSSandassessmentsisexpectedinthe2014-2015schoolyear BecauseMtDiablohasnotyetadopt-edtextbooksthatalignwiththeCCSSitmayposeachallengeforteachersthisschoolyearMostschoolswillcontinuetousetheHoughton-MifflinlanguageartstextandworkbookswhicharenotentirelyCommonCorefriendlyValhallaPrincipalMarjiCalbecksaidldquoWehavematerialsthatweareusinginLanguageArtstobridgeandsupplementtheHoughtonMifflinandon-goingteachertrainingisbeingpro-videdrdquo TheshifttoCCSSwillincreaserigorininstructionandincludemoreexpositorywritinginmathscienceandsocialstudiesInadditionastrongeremphasiswillbeplacedontheuseoftechnologyanddigitalmediatocollaborateresearchandpresentinformationandstudentswillbeaskedmoreopen-endedquestionstoprovetheirknowledgeandexpertiseonthesubjectmatterbeingtaughtStephanieGiovanettiHiddenValleyElementarysecondgradeteachersaysldquoTeacherswillneedtocreateandfindlessonsthatmatchwiththenewCommonCoreManyofusaretakingworkshopsinthesummerthiswillhelpmebeginmytransitionrdquoGiovanettiisop-timisticthatthenewstandardswillengagelearningldquoIdofeelitaddressesdifferentlearningstylesCommonCoremakeschil-drenthinkmoreforthemselvesYoupose

Keeping up with the Common Core By Jaki Jones

New Principal at aHs By Jaki Jones

OnApril29theMartinezUnifiedSchoolDistrictBoardapprovedtheap-pointmentofTomDoppeasprincipalofAlhambraHighSchoolreplacingNerminFraserwhoresignedlastJuneafterservingtwoyearsDoppepreviouslyservedasAlhambrarsquosviceprincipalduringthe2011-2013schoolyears AsnewprincipalDoppersquosimmedi-ateattentionwillbefocusedonthenewCommonCoreStandardsandtheimpactsoncurriculumandinstructionatthehighschoolldquoThisupcomingyearwewilldevotesignificanttimeduringweeklyprofes-sionaldevelopmentaswellasonminimumstudentdaystobuildtheknowledgeofstaffaroundtheexpectationsofthestandardsthemselvesandstrategiestosuccessfullyteachthemtostudentsrdquohesaid Creatingatechnologyrichenviron-mentisanotherpriorityforthenewprin-cipalTheCommonCoreStateStandardsaredesignedtoprepareallstudentsforlifeinatechnologicalsocietyandplaceanemphasisontechnologicalproficiencyldquoWewillhaveevenmoredevicesoncampusnextyearforourstudentstouseandwewillbetrainingteachersinbestpracticesforusingtechnologyintheclassroomtoenhanceandcomplimentgoodteachingrdquoheadded SuperintendentRamiMuthsupportedtheselectionofDoppeasprincipalandbelieveshisguidanceiswhatAlhambraneedsastheschoolmovesforwardwithimprovementsinitsfacilitiesandthequality

ofprogramsldquoTomisavisionaryleaderwhosincerelyworkstobuildconsensusHeleadsbyexampleandisneverafraidtostandupforthebestinterestsofstudentsItishiscourageandhiswillingnesstobuildrelationshipsthatmakehimanoutstandingleaderfordistrictrdquosaidMuth AlhambraHighSchoolreceivedasix-yearaccreditationwithathree-yearreviewfromtheWesternAssociationofSchoolsandColleges(WASC)inthespringof2011WASCgrantsinstitutionalaccreditationafteracomprehensiveself-studyfollowedbyanon-siteevaluationoftheprogramsandservicesofthetotalinstitutionldquoPartoftheaccreditationincludedamid-termreviewwhichisaone-dayvisitbytheWASCchairthatwilltakeplacethisschoolyearSowewillcontinuetoworkonourschoolgoalswhichcenteraroundclosingtheachieve-mentgapninthgradetransitionandcol-legeandcareerreadinessTheworkwearedoingwithCommonCoreandtechnologywillbeapartofaddressingthosegoalsbutourapproachwillbemulti-facetedrdquocontin-uedDoppe AsprincipalDoppelooksforwardtobeingvisibleatmanyschoolandsport-ingeventsandwillencourageschoolspiritamonghisstaffldquoItisasharedgoalthatmyadministrationteamhastobepresentandinvolvedinextracurricularsandinthecommunityrdquoJoiningPrincipalDoppeinadministrationwillbeVicePrincipalsMichaelDeFransecoandScottDamian

aquestionandtheydiscussanddiscovertheanswersontheirownThehardpartistheyaregoingtohavetobeabletoanswerthequestionlsquowhyrsquoThesenewstandardsexpectsmorein-depthlearningofasubjectmatterasopposedtojustskimmingthesurfacerdquoshecontinued GovernorJerryBrownsignedCalifor-niarsquosnew$963billionbudgetandincludes$125billioninschooldistrictfundingtoprepareforCommonCoreStateStandardsthatmaybeusedforprofessionaldevelop-menttextbookadoptionstechnologyandsuppliesforstudents

SmarterBalancedassessmentswillbeimplementedinthe2014-15schoolyearandwillassessstudentsrsquomasteryoftheCommonCoreParentscanreviewonlinepracticetestsbygoingtowwwsmarter-balancedorgFormoreinformationonCommonCorevisitwwwcorestandardsorgOpponentsofCommonCorehavecreatedawebsitecalledTruthinAmericanEducation

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WithfundsfromtheSafeampSup-portedSchools(S3)GrantCollegeParkisstartinganexcitingnewfreshmanorientationprogramcalledLinkCrewonThursdayAugust22from10am-4pmintheCollegeParkgymTheprogramisforallincomingfreshmanandLinkCrewLeaders LinkCrewempowersincomingfreshmentogetconnectedfromdayonewithclubsotherstudentsandeachotherTrainedstudentleadersconductthefreshmanorientationprogramusinggamesandbreakoutgroupstoshareintheschoolexperienceAlsoeachfresh-manismatchedwithastudentmentorforone-on-onesupportthroughouttheyearCollegeParktrains80ndash100studentleaderseveryyearsothatasfreshmenbecomesophomorestheycanbecomestudentleadersthemselves In2012CollegeParkwasoneofthreeschoolsinMDUSDtoreceivetheSafeampSupportedSchools(S3)Grant

CollegeParkusesfundsfromthisgranttoimprovelearningandachievementbyimprovingoverallschoolclimateInagoodschoolclimatestudentsfeelsafeconnectedandsupportedAlloftheS3programsaredesignedandimplementedthroughcollaborationbetweenstudentsstaffandparents InadditiontoLink CrewcurrentS3programsatCollegeParkincludeChallenge Day -ReducesbullyingandsubstanceusebygivingstudentstoolstobecometrueagentsofchangeintheireverydaylivesoncampusandathomeAjA Project-EmpowersphotographystudentstoexamineandilluminatethethemeofrespectforoneselfandothersStudentscreatemultimediaprojectstosharetheirdiscoverieswiththecampusandcommunityatlargeComment Boxes-ProvidesawaytosafelyandanonymouslyreportcampusconcernsandquestionsAllcommentsarereadandhandledbyqualifiedschoolstaff

HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION 2013Walk-Through Registration is August 21 amp 22 from 3pm - 7pmFreshman Orientation is Friday August 23 from 10am - 12pm

First Day of School is Tuesday August 27

ALHAMBRA HIGH

COLLEGE PARKMonday August 19 freshman parent orientation at 7pm Hear a brief orientation meet Principal Paul Gengler and get a tour of the school This is a great opportunity to get your questions answered prior to walk thru In addition meet the PTSA booster groups and alumni groups

Tuesday August 20 freshman and senior walk thru 9am-1230pm

Wednesday August 21 sophomore and junior walk thru 9am-1230pm

Wednesday August 21 5pm ndash 7pm An all-grades walk-thru for those unable to make it during assigned days and times Families with students scheduled on both days can come on each day or complete walk-thru for both students on Wednesday August 21

Students must attend walk thru to get their student ID and course schedule If students are unavailable on walk thru days they must arrive early on the rst day of school to get their student ID and schedule

Thursday August 22 the freshman orientation program Link Crew 10am-4pm in the College Park gym The program is for all incoming freshman and Link Crew Leaders (junior and senior leadership mentors)

Freshman Student amp Parent BBQ from 4pm - 6pm in the College Park Quad immediately following fresh-man orientation Enjoy food meet your studentrsquos mentor amp connect with other College Park freshman parents Sponsored by Slow Hand BBQ

First day of school for students is Wednesday August 28

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Attention All (teenaged and older) Musicians Actors Vocalists Poets and Songwriters

IntroducingthePERFORMANCE WORKSHOPprogramnewthisfallatVil-lageCenterfortheArtsThePerformanceWorkshopfosterspeer-to-peerencourage-mentandisasupportiveenvironmentforauditionpreparationperformingoriginalmaterialinfrontofotherartistsorsimplytopracticeyourcraftSingersActorsMusi-ciansPoetsWritersinthisclassshouldcomepreparedwiththeirownmaterial(bringsheetmusicbackingtrackifaccompanimentisneeded)Ourinstructor(s)willaddressstagepresencedeliveryandoverallcreativeapproach(Age12+) Call Village Center today at 925-676-8400 to register for the PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP program which begins in September on Tuesday evenings

Also new this fall PIANO STEPS for your 35-6 year old WearenowofferingyoungerstudentsafunandinteractivewaytobeintroducedtomusictheorymusicfundamentalsandpianobasicsTheclassiscalledPIANO STEPSandisopentoallstudentsaged35-6yearsYourlittleonewillexploretheworldofmusicandpianousingtheBIGpianomatparticipantshaveablastldquosteppingrdquooutmelodiesonthefloorpianoCall Village today to register for our fall PIANO STEPS class VillageCenterfortheArtsldquoafriendlyplaceforlearningrdquo925-676-8400

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TheMartinezArtsAssociationishostingthe44thannualArtintheParkonSundayAugust18atSusanaParkinMartinezActivitiesbeginat10amandcontinuethrough5pmEachyearover50artisansandcrafterscomefromallovertheBayAreaandasfarawayasOregonandHawaiitoparticipateinthisexcitingeventArtistsrepresentawidevarietyofmediumsprovidingguests

withanarrayofoptionsAttendeescandinefrommanyfoodboothselectionsandenjoyourwineampbeergardenwhilelisteningtolivemusicprovidedbylocalmusiciansincludingsalsajazzcountryrockamprollandothergreatsounds AllproceedsbenefittheMAArsquosscholarshipfundForfulldetailscontacthttpmartinezartsorgart-in-the-park

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Make the House safe from Quake shakesBy Jim Bonato Pleasant Hill CERT Program Manager

FPHE announces grants

InmyspringarticlesIpresentedthescenarioofalargeearthquakehittingPleasantHilloutlinedaneasyFamilyDisasterPreparednessPlanandidentifiedbasicprovisionsneededforDisasterSup-plyKits(visitwwwourcommunityfocuscomandclickontheldquoColumnsrdquodropdownlisttofindpastsafetyarticles)Thismonthletrsquostakealookathowtoprepareyourhometobetterwithstandthesuddenshakingofalargeearthquake MostofthemajorearthquakeswerememberintheBayAreaconsistedofarollingshakingmotionThe1906earthquakewasaccompaniedbyviolentlateraljoltingmovementsndashtheJuandeFucaplateliterallyslidnorthwardpasttheNorthAmericanplateAllquakesdisplaceobjectswhetheritrsquosahomenotboltedtoitsfoundationorloosearticlesontableswallsandshelvesinsidethehome ItisalwaysprudenttomakesureyourhomeisboltedtoitsfoundationEquallyimportantisreducingaquakersquosshakingeffectbyinstallinghalf-inchtothree-quarter-inchplywoodwallstothestudsin

thecrawlspaceunderthehomeThesearecalledsheerpanels InthehousestoreyourheaviestitemsonlowershelvesorinthelowerkitchencabinetsRememberthosechildprooflatchessomeofusinstalledonourcabinetdoorstopreventthekidsfromopeningthemThesecanbereinstalledtopreventplatesglassesandfoodstufffromfallingtothefloorandbreaking Allwall-hungpicturesandmirrorsshouldbeattachedwithsecurityhangersTallfurnitureshouldbesecuredtowallstudstopreventthoseitemsfromtippingoverTelevisionsandstereoequipmentcanbesecuredwithindustrialvelcroThesefastenersaresecuredtothebackofthefurnitureandequipmentLoosecurioscanbemademoresecurebyaffix-ingmuseumputtytotheirbaseAlltheseinexpensiveitemscanbepurchasedatlocalhardwarestores InthegaragelooktoseethatthewaterheaterisstrappedtothestudswithplumberrsquostapeandlagboltsthegassupplylinetotheheatershouldbeflexibleCheck

TheFoundationforPleasantHillEducation(FPHE)isproudtoannouncethatinMay2013itawarded$38000ingrantstotheelevenpublicschoolsinPleasantHillSince2009FPHEhasawarded$158000totheschoolsintheCollegeParkHighSchoolfeederpatternFPHEgrantsprovideschoolswithessen-tialeducationalmaterialsandprogramsthatwouldnototherwisebeavailable FPHEgreatlyappreciatesandthanksallthe2012-2013donorsandbusinesspartnersfortheircontributionsandtheirawarenessthatstrongschoolsbenefitanentirecommunity ForconvienentdonatingFPHEisnowoneScripForthoseunfamiliarwitheScripeverytimeyoushopataneScrip

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toseethathazardousmaterialsareinwell-markedunbreakablecontainersandstoredonthebottomshelves LastlyitisalwaysprudenttohaveanABC-ratedfireextinguisherhandyinthe

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Thereareanumberofkeyfactorsmostinsurancecompaniesusetocalcu-latehowmuchyoursquollenduppayingforyourautoinsuranceWhatrsquosimportanttorememberisthatyoucancontrolmanyofthesefactorsInmanycasesthechoicesyoumakeaboutthecoverageyouwantdeterminethecostofyourpremium Belowaresixkeyfactorsthataffectyourautoinsurancepremiumsaswellassomesuggestionsforkeepingthecostsdown1 Your Coverage And Deductibles AutoinsuranceprovidersallowyoutochooseyourdeductibleanddecidewhethertoaddadditionalcoveragethatisnrsquotnecessarilyrequiredbythelawsinyourstateThespecificsofyourcoverageanddeductiblesplayamajorroleinyourmonthlypaymentTypicallychoosingahigherdeductiblemeansalowermonthlypaymentchoosingalowerdeductiblemeansahighermonthlypaymentAddi-tionalcoveragegivesyouaddedfinancialprotectiondependingontheclaimbutwillalsoaddtoyourmonthlycosts2 What You Drive BycollectingalargeamountofdatafromcustomerclaimsandanalyzingindustrysafetyreportsautoinsuranceprovidersoftendevelopvehiclesafetyratingsandofferdiscountstocustomerswhodrivesafervehiclesSomeinsur-ersincreasepremiumsforcarsmoresusceptibletodamageoccupantinjuryortheftandlowerratesforthosethatfarebetterthanthenorm2010Toyota4Run-nersforexampleratehighlyintermsofdriverprotectionandpassengerprotec-tionwhichmeansdiscountsoninsur-anceAndwhiletwo-doorHondaCivicsareoneofthecountryrsquosmostpopularvehiclestheirlower-than-averagesafetyratingsanddesirabilitytocarthievesmakethemmoreexpensivetoinsure Beforeyouheaddowntothedealer-shipdosomeresearchKnowingtheanswerstoafewsimplequestionscangoalongwayinkeepingyourrateslow3 How Often And How Far You Drive Peoplewhousetheircarforbusiness

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Coach allocco 600 Wins EarlierthisyearwewereremissnottoacknowledgeamilestoneofoneofouroldfriendsDeLaSalleheadvarsitybas-ketballcoachFrankAlloccocelebratedhis600thcareercoachingvictoryonFebruary8ThewincameastheSpartansusedtheirtrademarkdefensetodefeatLivermore64-29 The59-year-oldAlloccoisonlythetwenty-ninthboyrsquosbasketballcoachinCaliforniaprephistorytoreach600victoriesandtheninthfromtheBayAreaOverallhiscareerrecordonthatmagicalnightstoodat600-83(878)inacombined22-yearcareeratDLSandNorthgate(167wins)Congratulationscoachsteve Ward Back on the Diamond SteveWardveryfamiliartotheland-scapeatDiabloValleyCollege(DVC)forovertwodecadeshasannouncedhewillreturntothebaseballdiamondandcoachtheVikingsforanunprecedentedthirdstintin2014Some25yearsagoWardwasfirsthiredasheadbaseballcoachatDVCwhereheledtheteamfor14seasonsIn1995headdedthetitleofathleticdirectortohisresumeIn2000followingsixyearsofperforminginbothrolesheresignedfromcoachingbaseballcollegiatelyandfocusedonhissonrsquostravelteamldquoIamexcitedaboutgettingtofinishmylastfiveyearsatDVCasthebaseballcoachrdquoWardsaid Wardhas30yearsofexperiencecoachingbaseballatJCDivisionIandhighschoollevelsIn2002hewasinductedintotheCaliforniaCommunityCollegeBaseballHallofFameWardrsquosca-reerrecordis382-290-2(568)Histeamshavemadetenstateplayoffappearancesandthe1989clubwontheonlyGoldenGateConferencetitleinschoolhistoryInadditionWardfounded(in2006)andisExecutiveChairmanoftheDVCAthleticHallofFameCardinale Passes JohnCardinale47andaresidentofMartinezpassedawayafteratwo-yearbattlewithstomachcancerinMarchCardinalewasthedirectorofcommuni-cationsandmediarelationsatRacewaySonomasince1998Cardinalewasa

nativeofSanFranciscorsquosNorthBeachandagraduateofSacredHeartHighSchoolTheRacewayhonoredhimbynamingthemediacenterinhismemoryInadditionanimageofCardinalersquosfacewillbeperma-nentlyetchedinaplaquewhichresidesonthetrackrsquoswalloffameCardinalewasakind-heartedmanwhowasafriendtosomanyOurthoughtsandprayersgoouttoCardinalersquoswifeAndreaanddaughtersLaurenandEmmaPygeorge says goodbye HeadathletictrainerandteacherScottPygeorgehasannouncedthatheisleavingAlhambraafterbeingattheschoolfornearlytenyearsandwillbeheadingeasttoworkandteachatPittsburgHighSchoolPygeorgegrewupintheBayAreaandattendedChicoStateandthenwentontopursueagraduatedegreeatOldDominionUniversityinVirginiaWhileatODUScottworkedtheclinicalportionofhistrainingatnearbyNorfolkStateUniversityDeMers Earns several Elite Honors BaseballstarJoeDeMerswhojustcompletedhissophomoreyearatCollegeParkwasselectedasaFirst-TeamAll-AmericanchoicetotheLouisvilleSluggerBatCompanyrsquos2013nationalprepteamAtthesametimeDeMerswasalsonamedtheCal-HiSportsstatesophomoreldquoPlayeroftheYearrdquoandtheDVALrsquosCo-MostValuablePlayer Thetalentedshortstopandpitcherwasaperfect10-0inelevengamesstartedthispastseasonwitha100ERAhad5completegames(2shutouts)and63strikeouts(Just2walks)Attheplatehehadanimpressive373battingaveragewith2homerunsand25RBIs In2012DeMersalsohadasensa-tionalseasonandwasleagueMostValu-ablePitcherasafreshmanOverallinhisFalconcareerhenowboastsapitchingrecordof19-2witha101ERAThe6-2230-pounderwhohashit95miles-per-hourontheradargunhasreportedlygivenaverbalcommitmenttotheUniver-sityofWashingtonDavis Leaves Hawaii FormerAlhambrafootballstarTrevorDavishasrequestedandbeengranted

areleasefromhisscholarshipfromtheUniversityofHawaiiDaviswhoplayedtwoseasonsfortheWarriorshasnotin-dentifiedanewschoolasofyetalthoughreportshavesurfacedthatWisconsinTexasTechTexasStateandCalhaveshowninterestDavishauled-in17recep-tionslastseasonfor235yardsandscoredtwotouchdownsOverallhenabbed45catchesandfivetouchdownsin15careergamesforHawaiiRaciti Back on Line for spartans CollegefootballfanscanexpecttoseealotoflocalboyTravisRacitithisyearontelevisionandinprintThe6-8306poundnosetacklefromCollegeParkenjoyedanexcellent2012seasonalongwithbeingakeyelementinhelpingSanJoseState(SJSU)tofootballresurgenceTheSpar-tansenjoyedan11-2overallrecord(5-1inWesternAthleticConference)lastseasonInadditionSJSUwasthe2012MilitaryBowlchampionswiththeir29-20victoryoverBowlingGreeninWashingtonDC The2103seasonseesSJSUmovingtotheMountainWestConference(MWC)wherethecompetitionwillagainbefor-midableRacitiaruggedjuniorhasbeenselectedasaconsensus2013pre-seasonFirst-TeamAll-MWCdefensivelinemenbyamultitudeofpublicationsRacitihasalsobeennotedbymanyasoneofthetopfiveplayerstowatchforfirst-yearcoachRonCaragherrsquossquadHeisoneofsixreturningstartersondefenseIn2012Racitinotched42tackles(12forloss)and85sacks In2011RacitiwastheWACrsquosDefen-siveFreshmanoftheYearAtCollegeParkin2009RacitiwasaSecond-TeamCal-HiSportscomAll-StatepickandChroni-cleAll-MetroselectionandtheCo-MostValuablePlayeroftheDFAL TheSpartansopentheirseasononThursdayAugust29astheyhostSacra-mentoStateandtraveltoPaloAltothefollowingweektofacetraditionalrivalStanfordRacitiwillbejoinedbyMartinezresidentandAlhambragradJaredLeafatransferfromHawaiiFloethe Promoted JakeFloetheagraduateofAcalaneshasbeenpromotedtoDouble-AMont-gomeryoftheSouthernLeagueThe

BiscuitsareanaffiliateoftheTampaBayRaysFlothestarted2013atCharlotte(High-A)oftheFloridaStateLeagueThereheposteda4-3recordwithanERAof356in10gamesThe24-year-oldattendedbothFresnoStateandCal-StateFullertonwherehewas10-5duringhiscollegiatecareerThe2012seasonsawtheMartinezresidenthaveabanneryearwitha10-3recordatBowlingGreenin24games(allstarts)Lisa Ward glides through Water MartinezrsquosLisaWardwontwogoldmedalsonJune1asshewonboththeoneandtwo-miledistanceracesatthe31st-AnnualLakeBerryessaDavisAquaticMastersOpenWaterSwimracesWardhasalsoseenasuccessfulstarttothe2013seasonwithherteamtheWalnutCreekMasterswheresheswimsinthe45-49year-oldagegroupandhasplacedinthetop-threein21races

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InlateJunetheMartinezRedSoxMajorGirlssoftballteamtookonPinoleHerculesfortheLittleLeagueDistrict4TournamentofChampionsofContraCostaCountytitleThegamewashostedbyClaytonValleyLittleLeagueandplayedatClaytonValleyCharterHighSchool AsthevisitingteamMartinezwastednotimeastheystruckinthefirstinningwhenBriannaWatersledoffthegamewithawalkAfterabasehitbuntbyKarennaRossellimovedhertothirdHannaRuval-cabahitasacrificeflytoscoreWatersfora1-0lead DericaBoydwasthestartingpitcherforMartinezshuttingdownthefirsttwobatterswithstrikeoutstostartAfterissu-ingawalkMartinezrsquoscatcherLaurenKinggunnedtherunnertoendanythreat InthesecondMartineztackedontwomorerunssetupbyahitfromMarissaMooreandanerroronadroppedthirdstrikethatallowedMimiVotoreachfirstbasesafelyVoandMooreputthemselvesinscoringpositiononadoublestealandSadieJamesstrokedahittobringMoorehomeTheyscoredanotherRedSoxrunwhenJamesgotintoapickleallowingVotoscoreeasilyfora3-0leadBoydagainshutdownPinoleHerculesbystriking-outtheside InthethirdMartinezscoredtwomoreasRuvalcabastrokedahomerunandKingliftedasacrificeflymakingita5-0gameInthebottomoftheinningPinole

HerculesstruckbackscoringtworunsaftergettingahitandwalkwithtwooutsBoydfinallygotthethirdoutwithamuchneededldquoKrdquo ThefourthinningwentquicklyforbothsidesbutinthefifthBoydissuedablastoffherbatdrivingtheballdeeptotherightcenter210rsquosignforahomerunInthebottomoftheframetheRedSoxshutdownPinoleHerculeswithaneasy1-2-3inning InthesixththewheelsfelloffthePinoleHerculeswagonwhentheyallowedsixrunstoscorewithtwooutsHitsandwalksweretheirworstenemiesallowingMartineztobataroundfora12-2lead Martinezusedtheirsuperiorpitch-ingandsoliddefensetosecurethevictoryBoydhadastellargameallowingjusttwohitszeroearnedrunsandtwowalksandtheynotched12strikeouts BehindtheirincrediblemanagerPhilRainesandcoachesRichKingandSteveMooretheMartinezRedSoxisthefirstteaminthehistoryoftheMartinezLittleLeagueMajorGirlstogoundefeatedallseasontowinthechampionshipDowntwoplayersduetoinjuries-AleijaLewisrsquolegandJuliaParksrsquobrokenthumb-theyovercameadversitygelledasateamandplayedlikesisterstowinitall TheteamstayedtogethertoplayintheAll-StarsrepresentingMartinezandislookingforatriptotheLittleLeagueWorldSerieslaterthissummer

The Pleasant Hill Blue 8U Boys team battled the heat as well as some serious com-petition to finish in 2nd place at the All World Baseball Fire Cracker 400 Tournament on June 28-30 in Martinez The Blue team finished pool play with a 3-0-1 record good for the 2 seed in the Semi Finals There they beat The Belmont Blasters 3-2 on a walk off triple in the bottom of the 6th inning Our boys finally fell to The Delta Dawgs in the championship game The team picked up their second consecutive 2nd place finish in the Fremont 4th of July Tournament Our boys used some hot hitting superb defense and clutch pitch-ing to advance to the championship game with a 3-1 record There they met the un-beaten host team from Fremont The championship game was a real nail biter with Fremont coming out on top 5-4 Great job guys

Top Logan Wortman Hunter Rosa Caden Barger Luke Brooks Jake Davis Nate Hufford Bottom Peter De Wit Sami Hieta Danny Woelfel Jeremy Cressio Robert Aivazian and Garrett Mooar Photo by Mike Cressio

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sidhu Drafted by tampa By Chuck Nan

SonomaStateUniversity(SSU)seniorpitcherHarmenSidhuwhosetaprogramandCaliforniaCollegiateAthleticAssociation(CCAA)recordforthebestsingle-seasonearnedrunaverage(ERA)andledthenationinthatsamecategorywasnamedtherecipientofthe2013TinoMartinezAwardwhichispresentedeachyeartothemostoutstandingplayerinNCAADivisionIIbaseball SidhuisfromMartinezandattendedCollegeParkgraduatingin2008 EquivalenttofootballrsquosHeismanTrophytheprestigiousawardisnamedaftertheformerUniversityofTampaUSOlympianandMajorLeagueBaseballAll-StarTinoMartinezTinohimselfmadethecalltoSidhutopersonallycongratulatehimonwinningtheaward In13startsthisseasonSidhuwas10-1witha098ERAwith93strikeoutsin8223inningsHeallowedjust47hitsand9earnedrunsHisERAwastopsinDivisionIIandisthefirsttimeinthestoriedhistoryofSonomaStatebaseball--andtheCCAA--thatastartingpitcherhasrecordedanERAunder100MostimpressivelySidhugave-upjustfiveextrabasehits(nohomeruns)to323battershefaced Theright-handerendedhistwo-yearstintwithSSUbybreakingtheall-timerecordforlowestcareerERA(156)andlowestopponentbattingaverage(186)

Hecompileda17-2recordin25careerappearances(allstarts)In150totalinningsheallowedjust99hitsand26earnedrunswhilestriking-out161(4thall-timeforSSU) AftertheseasonSidhuwasselectedasaFirst-TeamperformerbytheCCAAand

WestRegionHealsoearnedFirst-TeamAll-AmericahonorsfromtheAmericanBaseballCoachesAssociationandtheNa-tionalCollegiateBaseballWritersAssocia-tion InadditiontohisstellarplaySidhuwasoutstandingintheclassroomaswellpostinga354GPAincommunicationsHewasnamedtothe2013DivisionIIAca-demicAll-Districtteam SonomaStatefinishedthirdintheDivisionIIWestRegionandwrapped-up2013withanoverallrecordof36-22TheSeawolvesplacedfourthinCCAAwitha24-16record SidhuspenthisfirsttwoyearsatDia-bloValleyCollegePriortothatheearnedThird-TeamAll-DVALhonorsafterhisseniorseasonatCollegeParkTheFalconsalsomadeanimpressiverunthatseasontoclaimtheNCS3A-EastBaycrownwithSidhuwinningthreeofthefourgamesenroute SidhugotsomemoregreatnewsinearlyJunewhenhewasa20th-rounddraftpick(608thoverall)oftheTampaBayRays

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Mix flour baking powder and salt in a bowl Make a well in the center and put eggs oil and milk in center Whisk together and add corn and herbs Put enough oil in a frying pan to grease well Fry the fritters a few at a time until golden on each side

Put tomatoes green onions and cilantro in a bowl and set aside Heat olive oil in a sauce pan Add cinnamon and cumin and heat until bubbly about 2 minutes Slowly add honey and rice vinegar Cook for 3 more minutes or until a little thick and gooey Pour mixture over tomatoes cilantro and green onions Season with salt and let sit for about 5 minutes before using

1frac12 cups flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon soda1 teaspoon kosher salt2 large eggs

frac34 cup milk3 tablespoons olive oil2 cups fresh corn kernels2 tablespoons each chopped parsley and chopped basil

2 pounds of assorted heirloom tomatoes seeded and cut into chunks1 bunch green onions sliced thin2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro2 tablespoons of honey

frac14 cup of seasoned rice vinegar1 tablespoon of olive oil1 teaspoon of kosher salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Ingredients

Ingredients

Directions

Directions

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830 - Just the Facts Regarding Skin Cancer 1pmThoroughskincancerpresen-tationincludesadviceonpreventionearlydetectionamptreatmentoptionsThiseducationaltalkwillhighlighttheABCDErsquosofskincancerbasalcellsquamouscellandmelanomaRefreshmentsampsunscreenprovidedPresenterShannyBaughmanMDSponsoredbyCASkinampMelanomaCenterDiabloValleyOn-cologyandHospiceoftheEastBayCalltoreserveyourspotFreeforallages

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811 - Pancake Breakfast 8-1100amThisdeliciousbreakfastincludespan-cakesortoastsausageeggs(howyoulikethem)orangejuiceandcoffeeEveryoneiswelcomeCostis$350foradultsand$2forchildren10yearsandunderHandmadecraftsperfectforgiftswillbeonsaleduringthebreakfast

Coming soonhellipcall the center for more informationbullCatchYourself-MaintainYourIndependenceFridaysSeptember6ndash272013bullCoroDrsquoAmiciConcertSundaySeptember152013bullVagabondPlayerspresentldquoWagonWheelsrdquoFridaySeptember272013

Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu in October AretheGalaacutepagosIslandsandMachuPicchuonyourbucketlistJointheMartinezSeniorCenterforthetripofalifetimetoEcuadorGalapagosIslandsandPeruTripDatesOctober1-122013TourHighlights5Day4NightGalapagosIslandsCruiseaboardtheLegendExploretheSacredValleyoftheIncasstayovernightinMachuPicchuandtourCuzcoandthenearbyruinsLandandCruisePack-ageTourIncludesAllmealstransfersandexcursionsonboardcruiseroundtriptrainticketsonVistadomeTrainalltransfersandsightseeingasoutlinedintheitineraryairporttransferstoSanFranciscoAirportairfarefromSFOtoGuayaquilreturningfromLimatoSFOallinternalflightsCost$7794perpersondoubleoccupancyCallthecenterat(925)370-8770foradetaileditineraryTherearejustafewspacesleftifyouwouldliketogocalltoday

Help a Child to Read

Community service Day

Helpachildlearntoreadbyvolunteer-ingforthePleasantHillEducationInitiative(PHEI)ReadingReadiness programbegin-ningthisfall The ReadingReadiness programwilltargetstudentsingradesK-2ateachele-mentaryschoolinPleasantHill Volunteerswillbematchedwithyoungreadersandwillworkone-on-onewithstudentsunderateacherrsquosguidancetoimprovetheirread-ingskillsandgivethemtheconfidencetheyneedtothriveintheclassroomThereisnopreviousexperiencenecessarytovolunteer

justacommitmentofonehouraweektomakeadifference VolunteerswillneedtobefingerprintedandTBtested ThePHEIisalsointerestedinpartner-ingwithbusinessesandcivicandreligiousgroupsthatarewillingtocreateReadingReadinessteamstohelpoutintheclass-room ForadditionalinformationortohelpoutwiththisprogrampleasegotothePHEIrsquoswebpageandclickonldquoSignupasaVolunteerNowrdquo httpwwwcipleasant-hillcausphei

Volunteerandprojectregistrationisnowopenforthe9thannualCommunityServiceDayonSaturdaySeptember28thChurchesschoolsneighborhoodsbusinessesfindaprojectandregisteritonthecitywebsiteatwwwpleasant-hillnetCSD Senior Residents ndash Do you need help at home with yard workTheSeniorCenterandPHCivicActionCommissionareexploringthepossibilityofas-sistingseniorsattheirresidenceswhoareinneedofyardworkandotheroutdoorchoresIfyouareinterestedinreceivingassistancefromCommunityServiceDayvolunteersorhaveanyquestionsaboutthisprojectpleasecallDanaat798-8788oremailheratdkriderpleasanthillreccom FormoreinformationcontactMartinNelisatmneliscipleasant-hillcausorcall(925)671-5229

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Recreation and Park updatesMake a Difference BerecognizedinourcommunitywithyourgeneroussupportofournewSeniorCenterTeenCenterCommuni-tyCenterandPleasantOaksParkHelpusmeetourgoaltocompletethefinaltouchesforallfourofournewPleasantHillRecreationvenuesWestillneedfurniturefixturesandequipmentWall Dedication ($500+) Withyourgenerousdonationyourdesignatednamewillbeetchedonabeautifulclearslatewithinthecapitalcampaigndedicationwallslocatedin

thePleasantHillSeniorCenterTeenCenterandCommunityCenterCon-tactourofficetosecureyourspecialplaceRoom Dedication Opportuni-ties ($5000+) HonorandrecognizeyourfamilyalovedoneabusinessororganizationformanyyearstocomebynamingaroominoneormoreofournewPleasantHillRecreationcentersSpecialsignagewillcommemorateyourgenerouscontribu-tionandyourexceptionalcommitmenttoourcommunityContactouroffice

todiscussroom-namingopportunitiesavailableineachcenteradditional Donation Opportu-nities OpportunitiessuchasdesignateddonationspledgesandbequestsarealsowelcomecontributionsAnydonationover$500willberecognizedwithyournameonourdedicationwallslocatedinallthreebuildingsTogetyournamededicationetchedinrecognitionthisyearthedeadlineisOctober102013Formoreinformationonthebondproj-ectsanddonationopportunitiesvisitwwwpleasanthillreccomCome Play With us this Fall ThePleasantHillRecreationampParkDistrictrsquosFallSpotlightisheadedtomailboxesonAugust15Checkoutallnewclassesactivitiesandeventsgoing

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PaID aDVERtORIaL

Teen council members from left to right Meredith Fore Allie Naccara Emily Adamson and Maddie Shultz

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FALCON FOUNDATION

College Parkrsquos Class of 1963 Reunion

Join Us At the Malt Shoppe

Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17 600 to 1000

Catered by Outback Steakhouse

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Join us for dinner catered by Outback Steakhouse at the Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17th from 6pm ndash 10pm

Music of the Doo Wop Bands of the 50rsquos and 60rsquosAfter party will be at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center from 10pm - 1am

Sunday Picnic at the Martinez Waterfront from 11am - 3pmFor more information please contact Jerry Pollard

3129 Sonoma Valley Drive Fairfield Ca 945349168135401 bull jerrypollardyahoocom

The class of 1983 is celebrating 30 years and we want to celebrate with the classes of 1982 amp 1984

Join us for a catered picnic at Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek Bring your family Sunday September 29th from 1100 am ndash 600 pm

For more information and to RSVP contact Corrin Grube Canale at ccanalecomcastnet or

Danielle Pratt Dearborn at thedearbornscomcastnet

30 YEARREUNION

Class of 83rsquo

50 YEARREUNION

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The class of 1963 is celebrating 50 years Join us at the Malt Shoppe

HALL OFFAME

BANQUET

7th Annual

CPHS Annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction CeremonyPlease join us in honoring our Athletic Alumni on Saturday August 24th 2013at St Andrews Community Center bull 1601 Mary Dr Pleasant Hill CA 94523

No Host Bar at 500PM Dinner at 630

Catered By Outback Steakhouse Pleasant Hill CA Cost of Event $5000 per person Reservations needed - Must reserve by Aug10th Tickets at door only if seating is available for $7000 Send checks to HOF Falcon Foundation co Barbara Lannum 109 Woodview Ct Martinez CA 94553

TEAMS TO BE HONOREDGymnastics 1968 - 69 - 70

HONOREEMike Huff 1978

ATHLETES TO BE HONOREDDan Stoll 1991 Cross Country and Track

Alison Suto 1988 Tennis-Basketball-SoftballDustin Torrez 1994 Football-BaseballCasey Torrez 1994 Football-Baseball

Contact Jerry Pollard CPHS Hall of Fame Committee E-mail for more info jerrypollardyahoocom bull 916-813-5401

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same as it Ever WasBy Suzie Billingsley

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ningthroughthesprinklersGoinguptoDinosaurHillbehindmystreetwasalwaysanadventureoffortbuildingandexploring MycousinsandIputplastichorseheadsonthehandlebarsofourbikesinhonorofRoyRogersampDaleEvansWenamedourbikesaftertheirhorsesTrig-gerandButtermilkMybackyardhadalargestoragebuildingwecalledThePon-derosabecausewelovedtheTVshowldquoBonanzardquoandanythingwithawesterntheme WhenIwassevenmybestfriendonthestreetandIwereinseparableSheisthesisterofactorTomHanksWeplayedwithourdogsBarbiedollsandboardgamesanddancedtoAmericanBandstandonTVShemovedawayayearlaterandwelosttouchbutwhenIfoundheronFacebooklastyearwesharedmanyfondmemoriesofourchildhoodsummersNowtherearetwootherlittlegirlsonthestreetwhoareBFFrsquosandplaytogetherallthetime InthiseraofiPhonessocialnet-workingandendlessactivitiesawayfromhomesomethinghasbeenlostButmylivingroomlooksouttowhereweplayedaschildrenandIstillseefathersteach-ingtheirkidstoridebikesBoysandgirlsstillwalktheirdogsandplaysoftballandhopscotchItwarmsmyhearttoknowthatsometime-honoredritualsofgrow-ingupcontinueItrsquoswonderfultorealizethatthekidsonmystreetarestillcon-nectingwitheachotheroutsideinthesunshineandunderthestarrysummernightskySuzie on her horse-head handlebar bike

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AGameofThronesthefirstbookinGeorgeRRMartinrsquosacclaimedfantasyseriesASongofIceandFireisanengrossingnovelfilledwithpoliticalconspiracymysteryandadventureThestorybe-ginswhenEddardStarkLordofWinterfellisappointedasHandtotheKingcausinghimtomovesouthtoKingrsquosLandingthecapitalcityofWesteroswherethingsareneverastheyseemandwherepeoplewilldoanythingtofurthertheirselfishinterestsInthisatmosphereofdouble-crossingandmanipulationEddardStarkrsquoshonorandgoodintentionsputhimatoddswithmuchofthecityrsquosinhabitantsMeanwhilethemalevolentOthersaremassingbeyondtheWallthatprotectsWesterosfromtheterrorsofthefarnorthandbeyondtheNar-rowSeaDaenerysTargaryendaugh-teroftheoverthrownKingAerysismarriedtotheleaderoftheDothrakiawarlikepeopleaspaymentforanarmyforherbrother ThisnovelisnotasimplevillageboyvsgreatevilfantasybookItisacomplexstorywhereyouareneversurewhotherealvillainisandwhereenemiescanturnintoalliesandviceversaAlongwithitsintricateplotandbelievablecharactersMartinrsquosprose

isoneofthebookrsquosbiggeststrengthsasitisveryeffec-tiveatconveyingtensionandmakingyoufeellikeyoursquoreinthemiddleoftheactionCourtdealingsandroyalpoliticsareasexcitingasadeadlybattle(ofwhichtherearenumer-ous)Inadditiontheworldof

AGameofThronescontainscharactersasvariedandrealasourownMartinshowcasesthesecharactersbywritingfromtheperspectiveofonecharacterforeachchapterThisgivesthereadergreaterinsightintothemindofeachmajorcharacterandrevealsthemotiva-tionsbehindeachcharacterrsquosactionsMartinrsquosgeniusliesinhisabilitytomakeussympathizewiththevilestcreatureandtoquestionthemotivesofthemosthonorableknight AGameofThronesreallyisaone-of-a-kindbookbecauseofthemulti-facetedcharactersgreatproseandun-predictabilityofthestorySomeofyoumayhaveseentheHBOseriesbasedonthebooksandtrustmealthoughtheshowisgreatthebooksarebetterandifyoulikeoneyoursquollprobablyliketheother(ForpeoplewhohavealreadyreadASongofIceandFirecheckoutTheWheelofTimeseriesforanothergreatepicfantasyseries) Suggestedforages15andup

to Read or Not to Read By Zane Dundon Senior De La Salle HS

Meet a teen Illusionist Itrsquosunusualtomeetateenagemagi-cianbuttohaveonelivinginyourowncommunityisallthemoremagicalCollegeParkfreshmanJackDuganwhogoesbythestagenameJackAlexanderhadoneofthebiggestshowsofhisca-reerlastmonthattheUn-ScriptedThea-treinSanFranciscoTheFocussatdownwithJackanddiscussedhispenchantforillusionCFWhatattractedyoutomagicJDMagichasalwaysinterestedmebe-causeitissomethingthatamazespeopleanditallowsmetobecreativeandbringasenseofwondertoalmostanybodyAllofasuddenIhadthisskillthatnoneofmyotherfriendshadBecauseofthisIwasabletostandoutanddothingsthatmostotherkidsdonrsquotgettodoCF WhoisldquoJackAlexanderrdquoJDThepersonaIhaveonstagebasi-callyanenlargedversionofmyselfWhilemanymagicianschoosetocreatecharactersonstageothersarejustabig-gerversionofthemselvesIttakesaverylongtimetofindoutwhoyouareasaperformerandIamstilltryingtofigurethatoutformyselfCF AreyoualdquomagicianrdquoorldquoillusionistrdquoJD AnillusionistIllusionistsarestillmagiciansbuttheyareknownforperformingwithbigpropsUsuallymostyoungmagiciansperformsleightofhandmagicorcloseupmagicbutIalwayshadapassionforperformingil-lusionsIstartedperformingillusionsatage11andhavenotlookedbackCFHowdidyoulandtheUn-ScriptedTheatergigJD Iwasontourwithashowcalled

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wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 33

How Often should I Change my Oil

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Howoftenshouldtheoilbechangedinyourvehiclersquosenginendash3000miles5000miles15000milesManufacturershaverecommendedserviceintervalsthatrangefrom3000to15000milesSomemanufacturersuseanoillifesystemthatdisplaysldquooilliferemainingrdquoWebelieveinfol-lowingthemanufacturerrecommen-dationsasaguidelinebutalsouseourownexperiencewhenrecommendingserviceintervalsWeareseeingahigh-ernumberofvehicleenginesrunninglowonoiloutofoilorwithoilsludgefromtheseextendedserviceintervals RunninganenginelowonoiloroutofoilmaynotresultinimmediatedamagebutitwillshortenthelifeoftheengineHowmuchitwillshortenthelifeishardtodeterminebecauseofthevariablesinvolvedDependingonwhereyouhaveyouroilchanged

theymayormaynotchecktheoillevelbeforeperformingtheoilchangeAtHaginrsquosautomotivewechecktheoillevelbeforeandafterperformingev-eryoilchangeIfyouroilislowbeforewestartyouroilchangewewillmakeanoteofitonyourrepairorderandrecommendmonitoringoilconsump-tionAlsowebelieveinperformingapreventativemaintenanceinspectionevery3monthsTheCarCareCouncilstillrecommendschangingtheoilandfilterevery3000milesformaximumenginelifeTheCarCareCouncilalsorecommendsperformingamulti-pointinspectionevery3monthsor3000miles FormoreinformationontheCarCareCouncilvehiclemaintenanceguidevisittheirwebsitehttpwwwnxtbookcomnxtbooksmercurycar-careguide

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SupportacausethatprovidesahealthfulqualityoflifeforusallAt-tendtheMuirHeritageLandTrustrsquosFreshAireAffaireGalaOurmuch-anticipatedfundraiserisaneleganteveningunderthestarsinthepearorchardsofJohnMuirrsquosVictorianes-tatewithMasterofCeremoniesDougMcConnellhostofPublicTelevisionrsquosOpenRoadcelebrityguestsandhun-dredsofLandTrustsupportersTo-getherwersquollenjoyspecialtycocktailsandappetizersagourmetdinnerex-travaganzabeautifulmusicbyBobAthaydeandFriendsandliveauc-tionexcitementwithAuctioneerJohnPereira TakeyoursupporttothenextlevelwithanexclusiveVIPpackagewhichincludesatourofJohnMuirrsquosmansionwithDougMcConnellandSuperin-tendentofNationalParkServiceTomLeathermanalongwithpremierpark-ingcocktailsandhorsdrsquooeuvres Since1989TheMuirHeritageLandTrusthasworkedtopreserve

openspacethroughoutContraCostaCountyWithpublicsupporttheLandTrusthaspermanentlyprotectedthou-sandsofacresAlongwithsavinglandweprovidemulti-usehikingtrailsforpublicrecreationonsuchpropertiesasFernandezRanchAcalanesRidgeSkyDutraampGustinRanchThesenaturalareasserveasahometoendangeredwildlifefacilitatehealthywatershedsandareusedbythecommunityasasourceofexerciseandescapefromthehustleandbustleofcityandsuburbanlife DespitethesuccessoftheMuirHeritageLandTrustthereisstillalongroadaheadWillyousupportusinpro-tectingourlocalwildlandsIfsojoinusatourupcomingannualgalaTheFreshAireAffairetoshowsupportforyourland Purchaseyourticketstodayorbe-comeasponsorbycalling(925)228-5640orgoingonlineatwwwmuirher-itagelandtrustorgfreshaireaffairehtm

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TheContraCostaHumaneSocietyoffersthesetipsforpreventingheatstrokedehydrationandshallowbreathinginpets1) KeepbowlsofwateraccessiblethroughoutthehouseandyardChoosebowlsthatarenotheatconducivesuchasplastic2)UNDERNOCIRCUMANSTANCESshouldyouleaveyouranimalinacarTemperaturesinsidetakelessthanfiveminutestoreachalethal150degreesormorewhetherornotthewindowsarecracked3)ProvideshelterConsideraninsulateddoghouseorshadystructure4)KeepanimalscalmExerciseinhottemperaturescanelevatetheriskofheatstrokeanddehydration5)ClosehouseblindsdrapesandwindowsFOR DOGSDogscannotcoolthemselvesbysweatingTheirsweatglandsareintheirnoseandonthepadsoftheirfeetandpantingisnotenough1)Setupachildrsquospoolorpurchaseabedthatcontainswateroragel-likematerialthatkeepsitcool2)CheckpavementbeforewalkingdogsIfitrsquostoohotitandcanburnthepadsoftheirfeetConsiderputtingkidrsquosnon-slipsocksontheirfeetandlimitwalkstoearlymorningorcoolereveninghours3)Protectshort-haireddogswithpetsunscreenwhereitcanrsquotbelickedoffandmakesureitissafetoingest4)Dog-coolingproductscanbefoundontheInternetFOR CATSCatsgetwarmestontheirbelliespadsoftheirpawsarmpitsoutsidetheirearsandchins1) CreateacoolandquietretreatandlineitwithaterryclothorcottontowelAcoldpackinsideasockunderthebeddingdamptowelsorafrozenplasticmilkjugworkaswell2)BrushyourcatdailyMattedfurdoesnotallowairflowandcanraiseacatrsquostemperatureSymptomsofheatstrokeanddehydrationincludeagitationpantingheavilyvomitingandstag-geringIfyounoticethesesymptomsorsuspecttroublecontactyourvetrsquosofficeimmediatelyFormoreinformationaboutContraCostaHumaneSocietyvisitwwwcchumaneorgFacebookorcallusat925-279-2247

Keeping Pets Cool

You scream I scream

Lakes amp Beaches

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Coldstone Creamery60CrescentDrPleasantHillserveseverythingfromuniqueicecreamcreationstosmoothiescakesandshakesEnjoyfrozenyogurtHotforCookieandevenSinlessSmoothies

CREAM 2399TelegraphAveBerkeley(CREAMstandsforCookiesRuleEverythingAroundMe)ThespecialtyatthistinyshoplocatedneartheCalcampusis$2icecreamsandwichesmadewithfreshbakedcookiesVeganandglutenfreeitemsalsoavailableACREAMiscomingsoontoNorthMainStreetinWalnutCreek

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Community announcementsBark For LifeDogloversareinvitedtoldquotakeabiteoutofcancerrdquoatthethirdannualBarkforLifeofPleasantHillThiscancer-fightingfundraiserwillbeheld9am - noon Sat August 3atthePHCityHallgazeboparkDogsareimportantcaregiversformanycancerpatientsandthisisawaytohonorthemwhileraisingmoneyfortheAmericanCancerSocietyAttheBarkpeoplewalktheirdogsonaleasharoundasmalltrackwhilespecialeventsareheldfordogsandtheirmasterswithprizesforthewinningdogsandagoodiebagforeachTheBarkForLifeisanexten-sionofthePeasantHillRelayForLifewhichwasheldonJune1and2Theeventraised$55000anddonationswillbetakenthroughAugust31Tosup-porttheBarkregisteryourdogfor$25andthensolicitdonationsfromyourdog-lovingfamilyandfriendsFormoreinformationandtoregistergotowwwrelayforlifeorgbarkpleasanthillcaOrcall925-944-4898ore-mailtolmasseoyahoocom

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Pleasant Hill Garden Study ClubAugust 6th 630pmatournewlo-cationFaithLutheranSocialHall50WoodsworthLnPleasantHill OpentoallinterestedingardeningGuestsalwayswelcometoprograms

ANNUAL Barbecue at Mangini Farm hosted by Louie Mangini Saturday August 10 4-8pmonPleasantHillRdnearTaylorBlvdBenefittingRodgersRanchWheatBarnRestorationLivemu-sicFoodFunampFriendsEmailrodg-ersranchyahoocomorcallAlomaat825-0506or216-5899Tickets$50per-son$90couple$20child(10-15years)

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Fridays on the MainEvery Friday thissummerMainStreetisalivewithcolorfulhotrodsclassiccarscustomtrucksmotorcyclesartsampcraftvendorsandlivemusicEnjoymusicfromlocalbandsandDJrsquosthroughoutthesummerEveryFridaythroughAugust306pm-8pmMainStMartinez

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Walnut Creek Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos - FREEandopentothepublicThecommunity isinvitedtoattendtheAlzheimerrsquosAssociationWalktoEndAlzheimerrsquosonSaturdayOctober5at830amHeatherFarms301N SanCar-losDrive WalnutCreek WalktoEndAlzheimerrsquosisthelargestmovementtoendAlzheimerrsquosdiseaseAllproceedsprovideforcriticallyneededAlzheim-errsquossupportandeducationDonatejoinateamorstartateamat wwwalzorgwalk orbycalling 800-272-3900

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Ifyouhavechildrenwhoattendapub-licorcharterschoolyoumayhaveheardaboutthetransitiontothenewCommonCoreStateStandards(CCSS)TheCom-monCoreStateStandardsinitiativewasledbytwonationalorganizationsCouncilofChiefStateSchoolOfficers(CCSSO)andNationalGovernorsAssociation(NGA)inordertoeffectbroadeducationreformeffortintheUnitedStatesEducatorspost-secondaryfacultycurriculumandas-sessmentexpertsandcommunitygroupstonameafewhelpedshapetheneweduca-tionstandards TheCaliforniaStateBoardofEduca-tionadoptedtheCCSSinAugust2010andapproveditonMarch72012Since201045stateshaveadoptedthesamestandardsforEnglishLanguageArts(ELA)andMath(CaliforniahasbeenteachingtheCaliforniaContentStandardsforover10years) WhythetransitionfromCaliforniaStateStandardstoanationalsetofstand-ardsTheideaisthatthestandardsoncelearnedwillpreparestudents--regardlessoflocationorsocio-economicfactors--tobegloballycompetitiveandreadyforcollegeandcareersuccessIdeallyallstudentswillleavehighschoolwiththesamecontentknowledgeandsameskillsetsandentercollegewithouttheneedforremediationForyearsstateshavebeensettingdiffer-entstandardsandassessmentsforwhatstudentsshouldknowandbeabletodoateachgradelevelThenewstandardsareconsistentfromschooltoschoolandstatetostate CCSSisdividedintotwosectionsEnglishLanguageArtsampLiteracyinHis-torySocialStudiesScienceandTechnicalSubjectsandMathematicswhicharebro-kenupbygradelevelsCommonCoredoesnotdictatehowteachersshouldteachal-lowingformorefreedomandflexibilityintheirapproachtoteachingBecausetherearefewerstandardswithCommonCoreteacherscanfocusonteachingindepthkeyskillsandtakemoretimetoteachcoreconceptsandprocedureswellmdashandtogivestudentstheopportunitytomasterthemThestandardsaredesignedtoencour-agehigher-orderthinkingcollaboration

researchandproblemsolvingStudentswillbeexpectedtoreadmoreldquoinformationaltextrdquoaswellasclassicliterature SowhatcanyouexpecttoseethiscomingschoolyearTheMtDiabloSchoolDistrictisinPhase2ofits3-PhasetransitionintoCommonCorePlansincludeadoptingnewmathinstructionalmaterialscontinuingteachertrainingofnewELAandmathframe-workspilotingunitsofstudyandlessonplansbuildingawarenessofnewsciencestandardsandimplementingrecommendationsfromTechnologyAdvisoryCommitteeforclass-roomtechnologyenhancementamongotheritemsItwillalsobethelastyearoftheSTARtestsasthedistricttransitionstotheSmarterBalancedAssessmentsingrades3-8andgrade11Fullimplementa-tionofCCSSandassessmentsisexpectedinthe2014-2015schoolyear BecauseMtDiablohasnotyetadopt-edtextbooksthatalignwiththeCCSSitmayposeachallengeforteachersthisschoolyearMostschoolswillcontinuetousetheHoughton-MifflinlanguageartstextandworkbookswhicharenotentirelyCommonCorefriendlyValhallaPrincipalMarjiCalbecksaidldquoWehavematerialsthatweareusinginLanguageArtstobridgeandsupplementtheHoughtonMifflinandon-goingteachertrainingisbeingpro-videdrdquo TheshifttoCCSSwillincreaserigorininstructionandincludemoreexpositorywritinginmathscienceandsocialstudiesInadditionastrongeremphasiswillbeplacedontheuseoftechnologyanddigitalmediatocollaborateresearchandpresentinformationandstudentswillbeaskedmoreopen-endedquestionstoprovetheirknowledgeandexpertiseonthesubjectmatterbeingtaughtStephanieGiovanettiHiddenValleyElementarysecondgradeteachersaysldquoTeacherswillneedtocreateandfindlessonsthatmatchwiththenewCommonCoreManyofusaretakingworkshopsinthesummerthiswillhelpmebeginmytransitionrdquoGiovanettiisop-timisticthatthenewstandardswillengagelearningldquoIdofeelitaddressesdifferentlearningstylesCommonCoremakeschil-drenthinkmoreforthemselvesYoupose

Keeping up with the Common Core By Jaki Jones

New Principal at aHs By Jaki Jones

OnApril29theMartinezUnifiedSchoolDistrictBoardapprovedtheap-pointmentofTomDoppeasprincipalofAlhambraHighSchoolreplacingNerminFraserwhoresignedlastJuneafterservingtwoyearsDoppepreviouslyservedasAlhambrarsquosviceprincipalduringthe2011-2013schoolyears AsnewprincipalDoppersquosimmedi-ateattentionwillbefocusedonthenewCommonCoreStandardsandtheimpactsoncurriculumandinstructionatthehighschoolldquoThisupcomingyearwewilldevotesignificanttimeduringweeklyprofes-sionaldevelopmentaswellasonminimumstudentdaystobuildtheknowledgeofstaffaroundtheexpectationsofthestandardsthemselvesandstrategiestosuccessfullyteachthemtostudentsrdquohesaid Creatingatechnologyrichenviron-mentisanotherpriorityforthenewprin-cipalTheCommonCoreStateStandardsaredesignedtoprepareallstudentsforlifeinatechnologicalsocietyandplaceanemphasisontechnologicalproficiencyldquoWewillhaveevenmoredevicesoncampusnextyearforourstudentstouseandwewillbetrainingteachersinbestpracticesforusingtechnologyintheclassroomtoenhanceandcomplimentgoodteachingrdquoheadded SuperintendentRamiMuthsupportedtheselectionofDoppeasprincipalandbelieveshisguidanceiswhatAlhambraneedsastheschoolmovesforwardwithimprovementsinitsfacilitiesandthequality

ofprogramsldquoTomisavisionaryleaderwhosincerelyworkstobuildconsensusHeleadsbyexampleandisneverafraidtostandupforthebestinterestsofstudentsItishiscourageandhiswillingnesstobuildrelationshipsthatmakehimanoutstandingleaderfordistrictrdquosaidMuth AlhambraHighSchoolreceivedasix-yearaccreditationwithathree-yearreviewfromtheWesternAssociationofSchoolsandColleges(WASC)inthespringof2011WASCgrantsinstitutionalaccreditationafteracomprehensiveself-studyfollowedbyanon-siteevaluationoftheprogramsandservicesofthetotalinstitutionldquoPartoftheaccreditationincludedamid-termreviewwhichisaone-dayvisitbytheWASCchairthatwilltakeplacethisschoolyearSowewillcontinuetoworkonourschoolgoalswhichcenteraroundclosingtheachieve-mentgapninthgradetransitionandcol-legeandcareerreadinessTheworkwearedoingwithCommonCoreandtechnologywillbeapartofaddressingthosegoalsbutourapproachwillbemulti-facetedrdquocontin-uedDoppe AsprincipalDoppelooksforwardtobeingvisibleatmanyschoolandsport-ingeventsandwillencourageschoolspiritamonghisstaffldquoItisasharedgoalthatmyadministrationteamhastobepresentandinvolvedinextracurricularsandinthecommunityrdquoJoiningPrincipalDoppeinadministrationwillbeVicePrincipalsMichaelDeFransecoandScottDamian

aquestionandtheydiscussanddiscovertheanswersontheirownThehardpartistheyaregoingtohavetobeabletoanswerthequestionlsquowhyrsquoThesenewstandardsexpectsmorein-depthlearningofasubjectmatterasopposedtojustskimmingthesurfacerdquoshecontinued GovernorJerryBrownsignedCalifor-niarsquosnew$963billionbudgetandincludes$125billioninschooldistrictfundingtoprepareforCommonCoreStateStandardsthatmaybeusedforprofessionaldevelop-menttextbookadoptionstechnologyandsuppliesforstudents

SmarterBalancedassessmentswillbeimplementedinthe2014-15schoolyearandwillassessstudentsrsquomasteryoftheCommonCoreParentscanreviewonlinepracticetestsbygoingtowwwsmarter-balancedorgFormoreinformationonCommonCorevisitwwwcorestandardsorgOpponentsofCommonCorehavecreatedawebsitecalledTruthinAmericanEducation

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WithfundsfromtheSafeampSup-portedSchools(S3)GrantCollegeParkisstartinganexcitingnewfreshmanorientationprogramcalledLinkCrewonThursdayAugust22from10am-4pmintheCollegeParkgymTheprogramisforallincomingfreshmanandLinkCrewLeaders LinkCrewempowersincomingfreshmentogetconnectedfromdayonewithclubsotherstudentsandeachotherTrainedstudentleadersconductthefreshmanorientationprogramusinggamesandbreakoutgroupstoshareintheschoolexperienceAlsoeachfresh-manismatchedwithastudentmentorforone-on-onesupportthroughouttheyearCollegeParktrains80ndash100studentleaderseveryyearsothatasfreshmenbecomesophomorestheycanbecomestudentleadersthemselves In2012CollegeParkwasoneofthreeschoolsinMDUSDtoreceivetheSafeampSupportedSchools(S3)Grant

CollegeParkusesfundsfromthisgranttoimprovelearningandachievementbyimprovingoverallschoolclimateInagoodschoolclimatestudentsfeelsafeconnectedandsupportedAlloftheS3programsaredesignedandimplementedthroughcollaborationbetweenstudentsstaffandparents InadditiontoLink CrewcurrentS3programsatCollegeParkincludeChallenge Day -ReducesbullyingandsubstanceusebygivingstudentstoolstobecometrueagentsofchangeintheireverydaylivesoncampusandathomeAjA Project-EmpowersphotographystudentstoexamineandilluminatethethemeofrespectforoneselfandothersStudentscreatemultimediaprojectstosharetheirdiscoverieswiththecampusandcommunityatlargeComment Boxes-ProvidesawaytosafelyandanonymouslyreportcampusconcernsandquestionsAllcommentsarereadandhandledbyqualifiedschoolstaff

HIGH SCHOOL REGISTRATION 2013Walk-Through Registration is August 21 amp 22 from 3pm - 7pmFreshman Orientation is Friday August 23 from 10am - 12pm

First Day of School is Tuesday August 27

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COLLEGE PARKMonday August 19 freshman parent orientation at 7pm Hear a brief orientation meet Principal Paul Gengler and get a tour of the school This is a great opportunity to get your questions answered prior to walk thru In addition meet the PTSA booster groups and alumni groups

Tuesday August 20 freshman and senior walk thru 9am-1230pm

Wednesday August 21 sophomore and junior walk thru 9am-1230pm

Wednesday August 21 5pm ndash 7pm An all-grades walk-thru for those unable to make it during assigned days and times Families with students scheduled on both days can come on each day or complete walk-thru for both students on Wednesday August 21

Students must attend walk thru to get their student ID and course schedule If students are unavailable on walk thru days they must arrive early on the rst day of school to get their student ID and schedule

Thursday August 22 the freshman orientation program Link Crew 10am-4pm in the College Park gym The program is for all incoming freshman and Link Crew Leaders (junior and senior leadership mentors)

Freshman Student amp Parent BBQ from 4pm - 6pm in the College Park Quad immediately following fresh-man orientation Enjoy food meet your studentrsquos mentor amp connect with other College Park freshman parents Sponsored by Slow Hand BBQ

First day of school for students is Wednesday August 28

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IntroducingthePERFORMANCE WORKSHOPprogramnewthisfallatVil-lageCenterfortheArtsThePerformanceWorkshopfosterspeer-to-peerencourage-mentandisasupportiveenvironmentforauditionpreparationperformingoriginalmaterialinfrontofotherartistsorsimplytopracticeyourcraftSingersActorsMusi-ciansPoetsWritersinthisclassshouldcomepreparedwiththeirownmaterial(bringsheetmusicbackingtrackifaccompanimentisneeded)Ourinstructor(s)willaddressstagepresencedeliveryandoverallcreativeapproach(Age12+) Call Village Center today at 925-676-8400 to register for the PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP program which begins in September on Tuesday evenings

Also new this fall PIANO STEPS for your 35-6 year old WearenowofferingyoungerstudentsafunandinteractivewaytobeintroducedtomusictheorymusicfundamentalsandpianobasicsTheclassiscalledPIANO STEPSandisopentoallstudentsaged35-6yearsYourlittleonewillexploretheworldofmusicandpianousingtheBIGpianomatparticipantshaveablastldquosteppingrdquooutmelodiesonthefloorpianoCall Village today to register for our fall PIANO STEPS class VillageCenterfortheArtsldquoafriendlyplaceforlearningrdquo925-676-8400

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TheMartinezArtsAssociationishostingthe44thannualArtintheParkonSundayAugust18atSusanaParkinMartinezActivitiesbeginat10amandcontinuethrough5pmEachyearover50artisansandcrafterscomefromallovertheBayAreaandasfarawayasOregonandHawaiitoparticipateinthisexcitingeventArtistsrepresentawidevarietyofmediumsprovidingguests

withanarrayofoptionsAttendeescandinefrommanyfoodboothselectionsandenjoyourwineampbeergardenwhilelisteningtolivemusicprovidedbylocalmusiciansincludingsalsajazzcountryrockamprollandothergreatsounds AllproceedsbenefittheMAArsquosscholarshipfundForfulldetailscontacthttpmartinezartsorgart-in-the-park

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Make the House safe from Quake shakesBy Jim Bonato Pleasant Hill CERT Program Manager

FPHE announces grants

InmyspringarticlesIpresentedthescenarioofalargeearthquakehittingPleasantHilloutlinedaneasyFamilyDisasterPreparednessPlanandidentifiedbasicprovisionsneededforDisasterSup-plyKits(visitwwwourcommunityfocuscomandclickontheldquoColumnsrdquodropdownlisttofindpastsafetyarticles)Thismonthletrsquostakealookathowtoprepareyourhometobetterwithstandthesuddenshakingofalargeearthquake MostofthemajorearthquakeswerememberintheBayAreaconsistedofarollingshakingmotionThe1906earthquakewasaccompaniedbyviolentlateraljoltingmovementsndashtheJuandeFucaplateliterallyslidnorthwardpasttheNorthAmericanplateAllquakesdisplaceobjectswhetheritrsquosahomenotboltedtoitsfoundationorloosearticlesontableswallsandshelvesinsidethehome ItisalwaysprudenttomakesureyourhomeisboltedtoitsfoundationEquallyimportantisreducingaquakersquosshakingeffectbyinstallinghalf-inchtothree-quarter-inchplywoodwallstothestudsin

thecrawlspaceunderthehomeThesearecalledsheerpanels InthehousestoreyourheaviestitemsonlowershelvesorinthelowerkitchencabinetsRememberthosechildprooflatchessomeofusinstalledonourcabinetdoorstopreventthekidsfromopeningthemThesecanbereinstalledtopreventplatesglassesandfoodstufffromfallingtothefloorandbreaking Allwall-hungpicturesandmirrorsshouldbeattachedwithsecurityhangersTallfurnitureshouldbesecuredtowallstudstopreventthoseitemsfromtippingoverTelevisionsandstereoequipmentcanbesecuredwithindustrialvelcroThesefastenersaresecuredtothebackofthefurnitureandequipmentLoosecurioscanbemademoresecurebyaffix-ingmuseumputtytotheirbaseAlltheseinexpensiveitemscanbepurchasedatlocalhardwarestores InthegaragelooktoseethatthewaterheaterisstrappedtothestudswithplumberrsquostapeandlagboltsthegassupplylinetotheheatershouldbeflexibleCheck

TheFoundationforPleasantHillEducation(FPHE)isproudtoannouncethatinMay2013itawarded$38000ingrantstotheelevenpublicschoolsinPleasantHillSince2009FPHEhasawarded$158000totheschoolsintheCollegeParkHighSchoolfeederpatternFPHEgrantsprovideschoolswithessen-tialeducationalmaterialsandprogramsthatwouldnototherwisebeavailable FPHEgreatlyappreciatesandthanksallthe2012-2013donorsandbusinesspartnersfortheircontributionsandtheirawarenessthatstrongschoolsbenefitanentirecommunity ForconvienentdonatingFPHEisnowoneScripForthoseunfamiliarwitheScripeverytimeyoushopataneScrip

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toseethathazardousmaterialsareinwell-markedunbreakablecontainersandstoredonthebottomshelves LastlyitisalwaysprudenttohaveanABC-ratedfireextinguisherhandyinthe

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Thereareanumberofkeyfactorsmostinsurancecompaniesusetocalcu-latehowmuchyoursquollenduppayingforyourautoinsuranceWhatrsquosimportanttorememberisthatyoucancontrolmanyofthesefactorsInmanycasesthechoicesyoumakeaboutthecoverageyouwantdeterminethecostofyourpremium Belowaresixkeyfactorsthataffectyourautoinsurancepremiumsaswellassomesuggestionsforkeepingthecostsdown1 Your Coverage And Deductibles AutoinsuranceprovidersallowyoutochooseyourdeductibleanddecidewhethertoaddadditionalcoveragethatisnrsquotnecessarilyrequiredbythelawsinyourstateThespecificsofyourcoverageanddeductiblesplayamajorroleinyourmonthlypaymentTypicallychoosingahigherdeductiblemeansalowermonthlypaymentchoosingalowerdeductiblemeansahighermonthlypaymentAddi-tionalcoveragegivesyouaddedfinancialprotectiondependingontheclaimbutwillalsoaddtoyourmonthlycosts2 What You Drive BycollectingalargeamountofdatafromcustomerclaimsandanalyzingindustrysafetyreportsautoinsuranceprovidersoftendevelopvehiclesafetyratingsandofferdiscountstocustomerswhodrivesafervehiclesSomeinsur-ersincreasepremiumsforcarsmoresusceptibletodamageoccupantinjuryortheftandlowerratesforthosethatfarebetterthanthenorm2010Toyota4Run-nersforexampleratehighlyintermsofdriverprotectionandpassengerprotec-tionwhichmeansdiscountsoninsur-anceAndwhiletwo-doorHondaCivicsareoneofthecountryrsquosmostpopularvehiclestheirlower-than-averagesafetyratingsanddesirabilitytocarthievesmakethemmoreexpensivetoinsure Beforeyouheaddowntothedealer-shipdosomeresearchKnowingtheanswerstoafewsimplequestionscangoalongwayinkeepingyourrateslow3 How Often And How Far You Drive Peoplewhousetheircarforbusiness

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Coach allocco 600 Wins EarlierthisyearwewereremissnottoacknowledgeamilestoneofoneofouroldfriendsDeLaSalleheadvarsitybas-ketballcoachFrankAlloccocelebratedhis600thcareercoachingvictoryonFebruary8ThewincameastheSpartansusedtheirtrademarkdefensetodefeatLivermore64-29 The59-year-oldAlloccoisonlythetwenty-ninthboyrsquosbasketballcoachinCaliforniaprephistorytoreach600victoriesandtheninthfromtheBayAreaOverallhiscareerrecordonthatmagicalnightstoodat600-83(878)inacombined22-yearcareeratDLSandNorthgate(167wins)Congratulationscoachsteve Ward Back on the Diamond SteveWardveryfamiliartotheland-scapeatDiabloValleyCollege(DVC)forovertwodecadeshasannouncedhewillreturntothebaseballdiamondandcoachtheVikingsforanunprecedentedthirdstintin2014Some25yearsagoWardwasfirsthiredasheadbaseballcoachatDVCwhereheledtheteamfor14seasonsIn1995headdedthetitleofathleticdirectortohisresumeIn2000followingsixyearsofperforminginbothrolesheresignedfromcoachingbaseballcollegiatelyandfocusedonhissonrsquostravelteamldquoIamexcitedaboutgettingtofinishmylastfiveyearsatDVCasthebaseballcoachrdquoWardsaid Wardhas30yearsofexperiencecoachingbaseballatJCDivisionIandhighschoollevelsIn2002hewasinductedintotheCaliforniaCommunityCollegeBaseballHallofFameWardrsquosca-reerrecordis382-290-2(568)Histeamshavemadetenstateplayoffappearancesandthe1989clubwontheonlyGoldenGateConferencetitleinschoolhistoryInadditionWardfounded(in2006)andisExecutiveChairmanoftheDVCAthleticHallofFameCardinale Passes JohnCardinale47andaresidentofMartinezpassedawayafteratwo-yearbattlewithstomachcancerinMarchCardinalewasthedirectorofcommuni-cationsandmediarelationsatRacewaySonomasince1998Cardinalewasa

nativeofSanFranciscorsquosNorthBeachandagraduateofSacredHeartHighSchoolTheRacewayhonoredhimbynamingthemediacenterinhismemoryInadditionanimageofCardinalersquosfacewillbeperma-nentlyetchedinaplaquewhichresidesonthetrackrsquoswalloffameCardinalewasakind-heartedmanwhowasafriendtosomanyOurthoughtsandprayersgoouttoCardinalersquoswifeAndreaanddaughtersLaurenandEmmaPygeorge says goodbye HeadathletictrainerandteacherScottPygeorgehasannouncedthatheisleavingAlhambraafterbeingattheschoolfornearlytenyearsandwillbeheadingeasttoworkandteachatPittsburgHighSchoolPygeorgegrewupintheBayAreaandattendedChicoStateandthenwentontopursueagraduatedegreeatOldDominionUniversityinVirginiaWhileatODUScottworkedtheclinicalportionofhistrainingatnearbyNorfolkStateUniversityDeMers Earns several Elite Honors BaseballstarJoeDeMerswhojustcompletedhissophomoreyearatCollegeParkwasselectedasaFirst-TeamAll-AmericanchoicetotheLouisvilleSluggerBatCompanyrsquos2013nationalprepteamAtthesametimeDeMerswasalsonamedtheCal-HiSportsstatesophomoreldquoPlayeroftheYearrdquoandtheDVALrsquosCo-MostValuablePlayer Thetalentedshortstopandpitcherwasaperfect10-0inelevengamesstartedthispastseasonwitha100ERAhad5completegames(2shutouts)and63strikeouts(Just2walks)Attheplatehehadanimpressive373battingaveragewith2homerunsand25RBIs In2012DeMersalsohadasensa-tionalseasonandwasleagueMostValu-ablePitcherasafreshmanOverallinhisFalconcareerhenowboastsapitchingrecordof19-2witha101ERAThe6-2230-pounderwhohashit95miles-per-hourontheradargunhasreportedlygivenaverbalcommitmenttotheUniver-sityofWashingtonDavis Leaves Hawaii FormerAlhambrafootballstarTrevorDavishasrequestedandbeengranted

areleasefromhisscholarshipfromtheUniversityofHawaiiDaviswhoplayedtwoseasonsfortheWarriorshasnotin-dentifiedanewschoolasofyetalthoughreportshavesurfacedthatWisconsinTexasTechTexasStateandCalhaveshowninterestDavishauled-in17recep-tionslastseasonfor235yardsandscoredtwotouchdownsOverallhenabbed45catchesandfivetouchdownsin15careergamesforHawaiiRaciti Back on Line for spartans CollegefootballfanscanexpecttoseealotoflocalboyTravisRacitithisyearontelevisionandinprintThe6-8306poundnosetacklefromCollegeParkenjoyedanexcellent2012seasonalongwithbeingakeyelementinhelpingSanJoseState(SJSU)tofootballresurgenceTheSpar-tansenjoyedan11-2overallrecord(5-1inWesternAthleticConference)lastseasonInadditionSJSUwasthe2012MilitaryBowlchampionswiththeir29-20victoryoverBowlingGreeninWashingtonDC The2103seasonseesSJSUmovingtotheMountainWestConference(MWC)wherethecompetitionwillagainbefor-midableRacitiaruggedjuniorhasbeenselectedasaconsensus2013pre-seasonFirst-TeamAll-MWCdefensivelinemenbyamultitudeofpublicationsRacitihasalsobeennotedbymanyasoneofthetopfiveplayerstowatchforfirst-yearcoachRonCaragherrsquossquadHeisoneofsixreturningstartersondefenseIn2012Racitinotched42tackles(12forloss)and85sacks In2011RacitiwastheWACrsquosDefen-siveFreshmanoftheYearAtCollegeParkin2009RacitiwasaSecond-TeamCal-HiSportscomAll-StatepickandChroni-cleAll-MetroselectionandtheCo-MostValuablePlayeroftheDFAL TheSpartansopentheirseasononThursdayAugust29astheyhostSacra-mentoStateandtraveltoPaloAltothefollowingweektofacetraditionalrivalStanfordRacitiwillbejoinedbyMartinezresidentandAlhambragradJaredLeafatransferfromHawaiiFloethe Promoted JakeFloetheagraduateofAcalaneshasbeenpromotedtoDouble-AMont-gomeryoftheSouthernLeagueThe

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InlateJunetheMartinezRedSoxMajorGirlssoftballteamtookonPinoleHerculesfortheLittleLeagueDistrict4TournamentofChampionsofContraCostaCountytitleThegamewashostedbyClaytonValleyLittleLeagueandplayedatClaytonValleyCharterHighSchool AsthevisitingteamMartinezwastednotimeastheystruckinthefirstinningwhenBriannaWatersledoffthegamewithawalkAfterabasehitbuntbyKarennaRossellimovedhertothirdHannaRuval-cabahitasacrificeflytoscoreWatersfora1-0lead DericaBoydwasthestartingpitcherforMartinezshuttingdownthefirsttwobatterswithstrikeoutstostartAfterissu-ingawalkMartinezrsquoscatcherLaurenKinggunnedtherunnertoendanythreat InthesecondMartineztackedontwomorerunssetupbyahitfromMarissaMooreandanerroronadroppedthirdstrikethatallowedMimiVotoreachfirstbasesafelyVoandMooreputthemselvesinscoringpositiononadoublestealandSadieJamesstrokedahittobringMoorehomeTheyscoredanotherRedSoxrunwhenJamesgotintoapickleallowingVotoscoreeasilyfora3-0leadBoydagainshutdownPinoleHerculesbystriking-outtheside InthethirdMartinezscoredtwomoreasRuvalcabastrokedahomerunandKingliftedasacrificeflymakingita5-0gameInthebottomoftheinningPinole

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The Pleasant Hill Blue 8U Boys team battled the heat as well as some serious com-petition to finish in 2nd place at the All World Baseball Fire Cracker 400 Tournament on June 28-30 in Martinez The Blue team finished pool play with a 3-0-1 record good for the 2 seed in the Semi Finals There they beat The Belmont Blasters 3-2 on a walk off triple in the bottom of the 6th inning Our boys finally fell to The Delta Dawgs in the championship game The team picked up their second consecutive 2nd place finish in the Fremont 4th of July Tournament Our boys used some hot hitting superb defense and clutch pitch-ing to advance to the championship game with a 3-1 record There they met the un-beaten host team from Fremont The championship game was a real nail biter with Fremont coming out on top 5-4 Great job guys

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Coaches Coach Rich King Manager Phil Raines and Coach Steve Moore

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SonomaStateUniversity(SSU)seniorpitcherHarmenSidhuwhosetaprogramandCaliforniaCollegiateAthleticAssociation(CCAA)recordforthebestsingle-seasonearnedrunaverage(ERA)andledthenationinthatsamecategorywasnamedtherecipientofthe2013TinoMartinezAwardwhichispresentedeachyeartothemostoutstandingplayerinNCAADivisionIIbaseball SidhuisfromMartinezandattendedCollegeParkgraduatingin2008 EquivalenttofootballrsquosHeismanTrophytheprestigiousawardisnamedaftertheformerUniversityofTampaUSOlympianandMajorLeagueBaseballAll-StarTinoMartinezTinohimselfmadethecalltoSidhutopersonallycongratulatehimonwinningtheaward In13startsthisseasonSidhuwas10-1witha098ERAwith93strikeoutsin8223inningsHeallowedjust47hitsand9earnedrunsHisERAwastopsinDivisionIIandisthefirsttimeinthestoriedhistoryofSonomaStatebaseball--andtheCCAA--thatastartingpitcherhasrecordedanERAunder100MostimpressivelySidhugave-upjustfiveextrabasehits(nohomeruns)to323battershefaced Theright-handerendedhistwo-yearstintwithSSUbybreakingtheall-timerecordforlowestcareerERA(156)andlowestopponentbattingaverage(186)

Hecompileda17-2recordin25careerappearances(allstarts)In150totalinningsheallowedjust99hitsand26earnedrunswhilestriking-out161(4thall-timeforSSU) AftertheseasonSidhuwasselectedasaFirst-TeamperformerbytheCCAAand

WestRegionHealsoearnedFirst-TeamAll-AmericahonorsfromtheAmericanBaseballCoachesAssociationandtheNa-tionalCollegiateBaseballWritersAssocia-tion InadditiontohisstellarplaySidhuwasoutstandingintheclassroomaswellpostinga354GPAincommunicationsHewasnamedtothe2013DivisionIIAca-demicAll-Districtteam SonomaStatefinishedthirdintheDivisionIIWestRegionandwrapped-up2013withanoverallrecordof36-22TheSeawolvesplacedfourthinCCAAwitha24-16record SidhuspenthisfirsttwoyearsatDia-bloValleyCollegePriortothatheearnedThird-TeamAll-DVALhonorsafterhisseniorseasonatCollegeParkTheFalconsalsomadeanimpressiverunthatseasontoclaimtheNCS3A-EastBaycrownwithSidhuwinningthreeofthefourgamesenroute SidhugotsomemoregreatnewsinearlyJunewhenhewasa20th-rounddraftpick(608thoverall)oftheTampaBayRays

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tomatoes Basil and Fruit Oh MyBy Lesley Stiles

Corn Fritters

Sweet and Sour Tomatoes

Mix flour baking powder and salt in a bowl Make a well in the center and put eggs oil and milk in center Whisk together and add corn and herbs Put enough oil in a frying pan to grease well Fry the fritters a few at a time until golden on each side

Put tomatoes green onions and cilantro in a bowl and set aside Heat olive oil in a sauce pan Add cinnamon and cumin and heat until bubbly about 2 minutes Slowly add honey and rice vinegar Cook for 3 more minutes or until a little thick and gooey Pour mixture over tomatoes cilantro and green onions Season with salt and let sit for about 5 minutes before using

1frac12 cups flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon soda1 teaspoon kosher salt2 large eggs

frac34 cup milk3 tablespoons olive oil2 cups fresh corn kernels2 tablespoons each chopped parsley and chopped basil

2 pounds of assorted heirloom tomatoes seeded and cut into chunks1 bunch green onions sliced thin2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro2 tablespoons of honey

frac14 cup of seasoned rice vinegar1 tablespoon of olive oil1 teaspoon of kosher salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Ingredients

Ingredients

Directions

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MercuryhasbeenabithighbutitisthoseeveningsweliveforwhenthesungivesupthefightandthegentlesummerbreezeoffthebayrollsintoourlittlevalleymakingitoneofthefinestplacesonearthtocallhomeGetoutonthetrailsearlyandhydratelotsMangia CornFritterswithSweetandSourtomatoesisthemostpopularitemIprepareforfolksallsummerlonghandsdownAlittlebitofworkbutitwillguaranteeyouaspotatanypartyalotofsuitorsandevenseveralpropos-alsofmarriage LesleyStilesisagraduateoftheCaliforniaCulinaryAcademysus-tainablecatererandschoolgardeneducator ContactLesleyatlesleystilescomcastnetwwwlesleystilesblog-spotcomandvisithernewwebsitewwwlesleystilesfoodscom

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81 - Fit For Life Senior Aerobics 9-10amTuesThursEnergy-inspiringmusictostartyourdayoffrightlowimpacteasydancemovesforagoodcardiowork-outYoursquollhavelotsoffunwhileyouareburningcaloriesMuscleconditioningandstretchingarepartoftheprogramAppropriateforalllevelsInstructorTariNicholson8classes$35$30(member)or8-classpunchcard$40Noclasson8688

813 - So You Want to Write a Book 2pmApanelofblockbusterlocalauthorswilldiscusstheirwritingandpublishingexperiencesQampAsessionfollowsTheau-thorswillbeBarbaraBentley(A Dance with the Devil A True Story of Marriage to a Psychopath)JonCory (A Plague of Scoundrels)AlfredJGarrette(The Saint of Florenville A Love Story)andJudithMarshall (Husbands May Come amp Go but Friends are Forever)FreePHSCChateauHall

815 - Basic Computer amp You 130-3pm ThursdaysThisisahands-onexperi-encewhereyouwilllearnthebasiccomputerfunctionssuchashowtoturnonthecomputerlogonnavigatewithamouseandfindsoftwareapplicationsInstructorWalterSanchezPHSeniorCenterComputerLab3classes$45$40(member)

830 - Just the Facts Regarding Skin Cancer 1pmThoroughskincancerpresen-tationincludesadviceonpreventionearlydetectionamptreatmentoptionsThiseducationaltalkwillhighlighttheABCDErsquosofskincancerbasalcellsquamouscellandmelanomaRefreshmentsampsunscreenprovidedPresenterShannyBaughmanMDSponsoredbyCASkinampMelanomaCenterDiabloValleyOn-cologyandHospiceoftheEastBayCalltoreserveyourspotFreeforallages

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82 - CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) 10am- 1230pm Donrsquot be ScaredhellipBe PreparedWeareofferingafree2-hourpersonalemergencypreparednessclasspresentedbytheCERTteamLearnhowtobereadywhenamajordisasterstrikesTopicscoveredwillincludewhatbasicneces-sarysuppliesandequipmentyoushouldhaveandwhatplansyoushouldmaketoensureyouarereadytomeetthischallengingtimeCalltoregister(925)370-8770EveryoneiswelcomeNoteTherewillbeafreedrawing(emergencypreparationkitvaluedat$100)forthosewhoattendthisim-portantandinformativeseminarDrawingwillbeheldaftertheseminaryoumustbepresenttowin

811 - Pancake Breakfast 8-1100amThisdeliciousbreakfastincludespan-cakesortoastsausageeggs(howyoulikethem)orangejuiceandcoffeeEveryoneiswelcomeCostis$350foradultsand$2forchildren10yearsandunderHandmadecraftsperfectforgiftswillbeonsaleduringthebreakfast

Coming soonhellipcall the center for more informationbullCatchYourself-MaintainYourIndependenceFridaysSeptember6ndash272013bullCoroDrsquoAmiciConcertSundaySeptember152013bullVagabondPlayerspresentldquoWagonWheelsrdquoFridaySeptember272013

Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu in October AretheGalaacutepagosIslandsandMachuPicchuonyourbucketlistJointheMartinezSeniorCenterforthetripofalifetimetoEcuadorGalapagosIslandsandPeruTripDatesOctober1-122013TourHighlights5Day4NightGalapagosIslandsCruiseaboardtheLegendExploretheSacredValleyoftheIncasstayovernightinMachuPicchuandtourCuzcoandthenearbyruinsLandandCruisePack-ageTourIncludesAllmealstransfersandexcursionsonboardcruiseroundtriptrainticketsonVistadomeTrainalltransfersandsightseeingasoutlinedintheitineraryairporttransferstoSanFranciscoAirportairfarefromSFOtoGuayaquilreturningfromLimatoSFOallinternalflightsCost$7794perpersondoubleoccupancyCallthecenterat(925)370-8770foradetaileditineraryTherearejustafewspacesleftifyouwouldliketogocalltoday

Help a Child to Read

Community service Day

Helpachildlearntoreadbyvolunteer-ingforthePleasantHillEducationInitiative(PHEI)ReadingReadiness programbegin-ningthisfall The ReadingReadiness programwilltargetstudentsingradesK-2ateachele-mentaryschoolinPleasantHill Volunteerswillbematchedwithyoungreadersandwillworkone-on-onewithstudentsunderateacherrsquosguidancetoimprovetheirread-ingskillsandgivethemtheconfidencetheyneedtothriveintheclassroomThereisnopreviousexperiencenecessarytovolunteer

justacommitmentofonehouraweektomakeadifference VolunteerswillneedtobefingerprintedandTBtested ThePHEIisalsointerestedinpartner-ingwithbusinessesandcivicandreligiousgroupsthatarewillingtocreateReadingReadinessteamstohelpoutintheclass-room ForadditionalinformationortohelpoutwiththisprogrampleasegotothePHEIrsquoswebpageandclickonldquoSignupasaVolunteerNowrdquo httpwwwcipleasant-hillcausphei

Volunteerandprojectregistrationisnowopenforthe9thannualCommunityServiceDayonSaturdaySeptember28thChurchesschoolsneighborhoodsbusinessesfindaprojectandregisteritonthecitywebsiteatwwwpleasant-hillnetCSD Senior Residents ndash Do you need help at home with yard workTheSeniorCenterandPHCivicActionCommissionareexploringthepossibilityofas-sistingseniorsattheirresidenceswhoareinneedofyardworkandotheroutdoorchoresIfyouareinterestedinreceivingassistancefromCommunityServiceDayvolunteersorhaveanyquestionsaboutthisprojectpleasecallDanaat798-8788oremailheratdkriderpleasanthillreccom FormoreinformationcontactMartinNelisatmneliscipleasant-hillcausorcall(925)671-5229

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Recreation and Park updatesMake a Difference BerecognizedinourcommunitywithyourgeneroussupportofournewSeniorCenterTeenCenterCommuni-tyCenterandPleasantOaksParkHelpusmeetourgoaltocompletethefinaltouchesforallfourofournewPleasantHillRecreationvenuesWestillneedfurniturefixturesandequipmentWall Dedication ($500+) Withyourgenerousdonationyourdesignatednamewillbeetchedonabeautifulclearslatewithinthecapitalcampaigndedicationwallslocatedin

thePleasantHillSeniorCenterTeenCenterandCommunityCenterCon-tactourofficetosecureyourspecialplaceRoom Dedication Opportuni-ties ($5000+) HonorandrecognizeyourfamilyalovedoneabusinessororganizationformanyyearstocomebynamingaroominoneormoreofournewPleasantHillRecreationcentersSpecialsignagewillcommemorateyourgenerouscontribu-tionandyourexceptionalcommitmenttoourcommunityContactouroffice

todiscussroom-namingopportunitiesavailableineachcenteradditional Donation Opportu-nities OpportunitiessuchasdesignateddonationspledgesandbequestsarealsowelcomecontributionsAnydonationover$500willberecognizedwithyournameonourdedicationwallslocatedinallthreebuildingsTogetyournamededicationetchedinrecognitionthisyearthedeadlineisOctober102013Formoreinformationonthebondproj-ectsanddonationopportunitiesvisitwwwpleasanthillreccomCome Play With us this Fall ThePleasantHillRecreationampParkDistrictrsquosFallSpotlightisheadedtomailboxesonAugust15Checkoutallnewclassesactivitiesandeventsgoing

onthisfallinPleasantHillFromtod-dlerstoteenstoseniorstheSpotlightisyourguidetofunthisfallRegisterearlyforclassesandactivitiesearlytosecureyourspotFormoreinformationoneverythingPHRPDhastooffervisitwwwpleasanthillreccomteen Center Open HouseAugust 21 from 230pm to 5pm InterestedintheTeenCenterbutnotsurewhatithastoofferComecheckitoutMeetthestaffcheckoutthegamesandactivitiesseeclassdem-onstrationsandenterourprizedrawingSign-upsforclassesandactivitieswillalsobeavailableThenewTeenCenterislocatedinthePleasantHillParkat147GregoryLaneFormoreinforma-tiononthiseventcall(925)691-5645orvisitwwwphteenscenecom

PaID aDVERtORIaL

Teen council members from left to right Meredith Fore Allie Naccara Emily Adamson and Maddie Shultz

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FALCON FOUNDATION

College Parkrsquos Class of 1963 Reunion

Join Us At the Malt Shoppe

Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17 600 to 1000

Catered by Outback Steakhouse

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Join us for dinner catered by Outback Steakhouse at the Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17th from 6pm ndash 10pm

Music of the Doo Wop Bands of the 50rsquos and 60rsquosAfter party will be at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center from 10pm - 1am

Sunday Picnic at the Martinez Waterfront from 11am - 3pmFor more information please contact Jerry Pollard

3129 Sonoma Valley Drive Fairfield Ca 945349168135401 bull jerrypollardyahoocom

The class of 1983 is celebrating 30 years and we want to celebrate with the classes of 1982 amp 1984

Join us for a catered picnic at Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek Bring your family Sunday September 29th from 1100 am ndash 600 pm

For more information and to RSVP contact Corrin Grube Canale at ccanalecomcastnet or

Danielle Pratt Dearborn at thedearbornscomcastnet

30 YEARREUNION

Class of 83rsquo

50 YEARREUNION

Class of 63rsquo

The class of 1963 is celebrating 50 years Join us at the Malt Shoppe

HALL OFFAME

BANQUET

7th Annual

CPHS Annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction CeremonyPlease join us in honoring our Athletic Alumni on Saturday August 24th 2013at St Andrews Community Center bull 1601 Mary Dr Pleasant Hill CA 94523

No Host Bar at 500PM Dinner at 630

Catered By Outback Steakhouse Pleasant Hill CA Cost of Event $5000 per person Reservations needed - Must reserve by Aug10th Tickets at door only if seating is available for $7000 Send checks to HOF Falcon Foundation co Barbara Lannum 109 Woodview Ct Martinez CA 94553

TEAMS TO BE HONOREDGymnastics 1968 - 69 - 70

HONOREEMike Huff 1978

ATHLETES TO BE HONOREDDan Stoll 1991 Cross Country and Track

Alison Suto 1988 Tennis-Basketball-SoftballDustin Torrez 1994 Football-BaseballCasey Torrez 1994 Football-Baseball

Contact Jerry Pollard CPHS Hall of Fame Committee E-mail for more info jerrypollardyahoocom bull 916-813-5401

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same as it Ever WasBy Suzie Billingsley

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ningthroughthesprinklersGoinguptoDinosaurHillbehindmystreetwasalwaysanadventureoffortbuildingandexploring MycousinsandIputplastichorseheadsonthehandlebarsofourbikesinhonorofRoyRogersampDaleEvansWenamedourbikesaftertheirhorsesTrig-gerandButtermilkMybackyardhadalargestoragebuildingwecalledThePon-derosabecausewelovedtheTVshowldquoBonanzardquoandanythingwithawesterntheme WhenIwassevenmybestfriendonthestreetandIwereinseparableSheisthesisterofactorTomHanksWeplayedwithourdogsBarbiedollsandboardgamesanddancedtoAmericanBandstandonTVShemovedawayayearlaterandwelosttouchbutwhenIfoundheronFacebooklastyearwesharedmanyfondmemoriesofourchildhoodsummersNowtherearetwootherlittlegirlsonthestreetwhoareBFFrsquosandplaytogetherallthetime InthiseraofiPhonessocialnet-workingandendlessactivitiesawayfromhomesomethinghasbeenlostButmylivingroomlooksouttowhereweplayedaschildrenandIstillseefathersteach-ingtheirkidstoridebikesBoysandgirlsstillwalktheirdogsandplaysoftballandhopscotchItwarmsmyhearttoknowthatsometime-honoredritualsofgrow-ingupcontinueItrsquoswonderfultorealizethatthekidsonmystreetarestillcon-nectingwitheachotheroutsideinthesunshineandunderthestarrysummernightskySuzie on her horse-head handlebar bike

wwwourcommunityfocuscomPage 32 August 2013

AGameofThronesthefirstbookinGeorgeRRMartinrsquosacclaimedfantasyseriesASongofIceandFireisanengrossingnovelfilledwithpoliticalconspiracymysteryandadventureThestorybe-ginswhenEddardStarkLordofWinterfellisappointedasHandtotheKingcausinghimtomovesouthtoKingrsquosLandingthecapitalcityofWesteroswherethingsareneverastheyseemandwherepeoplewilldoanythingtofurthertheirselfishinterestsInthisatmosphereofdouble-crossingandmanipulationEddardStarkrsquoshonorandgoodintentionsputhimatoddswithmuchofthecityrsquosinhabitantsMeanwhilethemalevolentOthersaremassingbeyondtheWallthatprotectsWesterosfromtheterrorsofthefarnorthandbeyondtheNar-rowSeaDaenerysTargaryendaugh-teroftheoverthrownKingAerysismarriedtotheleaderoftheDothrakiawarlikepeopleaspaymentforanarmyforherbrother ThisnovelisnotasimplevillageboyvsgreatevilfantasybookItisacomplexstorywhereyouareneversurewhotherealvillainisandwhereenemiescanturnintoalliesandviceversaAlongwithitsintricateplotandbelievablecharactersMartinrsquosprose

isoneofthebookrsquosbiggeststrengthsasitisveryeffec-tiveatconveyingtensionandmakingyoufeellikeyoursquoreinthemiddleoftheactionCourtdealingsandroyalpoliticsareasexcitingasadeadlybattle(ofwhichtherearenumer-ous)Inadditiontheworldof

AGameofThronescontainscharactersasvariedandrealasourownMartinshowcasesthesecharactersbywritingfromtheperspectiveofonecharacterforeachchapterThisgivesthereadergreaterinsightintothemindofeachmajorcharacterandrevealsthemotiva-tionsbehindeachcharacterrsquosactionsMartinrsquosgeniusliesinhisabilitytomakeussympathizewiththevilestcreatureandtoquestionthemotivesofthemosthonorableknight AGameofThronesreallyisaone-of-a-kindbookbecauseofthemulti-facetedcharactersgreatproseandun-predictabilityofthestorySomeofyoumayhaveseentheHBOseriesbasedonthebooksandtrustmealthoughtheshowisgreatthebooksarebetterandifyoulikeoneyoursquollprobablyliketheother(ForpeoplewhohavealreadyreadASongofIceandFirecheckoutTheWheelofTimeseriesforanothergreatepicfantasyseries) Suggestedforages15andup

to Read or Not to Read By Zane Dundon Senior De La Salle HS

Meet a teen Illusionist Itrsquosunusualtomeetateenagemagi-cianbuttohaveonelivinginyourowncommunityisallthemoremagicalCollegeParkfreshmanJackDuganwhogoesbythestagenameJackAlexanderhadoneofthebiggestshowsofhisca-reerlastmonthattheUn-ScriptedThea-treinSanFranciscoTheFocussatdownwithJackanddiscussedhispenchantforillusionCFWhatattractedyoutomagicJDMagichasalwaysinterestedmebe-causeitissomethingthatamazespeopleanditallowsmetobecreativeandbringasenseofwondertoalmostanybodyAllofasuddenIhadthisskillthatnoneofmyotherfriendshadBecauseofthisIwasabletostandoutanddothingsthatmostotherkidsdonrsquotgettodoCF WhoisldquoJackAlexanderrdquoJDThepersonaIhaveonstagebasi-callyanenlargedversionofmyselfWhilemanymagicianschoosetocreatecharactersonstageothersarejustabig-gerversionofthemselvesIttakesaverylongtimetofindoutwhoyouareasaperformerandIamstilltryingtofigurethatoutformyselfCF AreyoualdquomagicianrdquoorldquoillusionistrdquoJD AnillusionistIllusionistsarestillmagiciansbuttheyareknownforperformingwithbigpropsUsuallymostyoungmagiciansperformsleightofhandmagicorcloseupmagicbutIalwayshadapassionforperformingil-lusionsIstartedperformingillusionsatage11andhavenotlookedbackCFHowdidyoulandtheUn-ScriptedTheatergigJD Iwasontourwithashowcalled

PuppetsofImpulsethatranthroughAprilandoneofourstopswastheUn-ScriptedTheaterOneoftheownersClayRobesonwantedmetoheadlinethereandsoIdidIhaveperformedatmanytheatersallacrosstheBayAreaandIhopetoonedayhavemyownfullshowinLasVegasCFWheredoyouseeyourselfin10yearsJDDoingmagicfull-timeeithertouringorplayingatonevenueforanextendedperiodoftimeIwillkeepworkinguntilmagicbecomesmyfull-timeprofessionIwillspendhoursadayworkingonmyshowbecausewithrepetitioncomesagreatendproductIamlookingtoputamodernspinonthisclassicart JackrsquosmomKimsaidldquoWeareveryproudofhimheshowssuchconfidenceHersquosalwaysshowingusnewthingsHehassuchadrivetosucceedandIadmirethatrdquo ForinquiriesaboutshowsemailJackatjackalexandermagicgmailcomYoucanwatchhimonYouTubebysearchingldquoJackAlexanderTeenMagi-cianrdquo

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 33

How Often should I Change my Oil

By the Haginrsquos Staff

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Howoftenshouldtheoilbechangedinyourvehiclersquosenginendash3000miles5000miles15000milesManufacturershaverecommendedserviceintervalsthatrangefrom3000to15000milesSomemanufacturersuseanoillifesystemthatdisplaysldquooilliferemainingrdquoWebelieveinfol-lowingthemanufacturerrecommen-dationsasaguidelinebutalsouseourownexperiencewhenrecommendingserviceintervalsWeareseeingahigh-ernumberofvehicleenginesrunninglowonoiloutofoilorwithoilsludgefromtheseextendedserviceintervals RunninganenginelowonoiloroutofoilmaynotresultinimmediatedamagebutitwillshortenthelifeoftheengineHowmuchitwillshortenthelifeishardtodeterminebecauseofthevariablesinvolvedDependingonwhereyouhaveyouroilchanged

theymayormaynotchecktheoillevelbeforeperformingtheoilchangeAtHaginrsquosautomotivewechecktheoillevelbeforeandafterperformingev-eryoilchangeIfyouroilislowbeforewestartyouroilchangewewillmakeanoteofitonyourrepairorderandrecommendmonitoringoilconsump-tionAlsowebelieveinperformingapreventativemaintenanceinspectionevery3monthsTheCarCareCouncilstillrecommendschangingtheoilandfilterevery3000milesformaximumenginelifeTheCarCareCouncilalsorecommendsperformingamulti-pointinspectionevery3monthsor3000miles FormoreinformationontheCarCareCouncilvehiclemaintenanceguidevisittheirwebsitehttpwwwnxtbookcomnxtbooksmercurycar-careguide

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SupportacausethatprovidesahealthfulqualityoflifeforusallAt-tendtheMuirHeritageLandTrustrsquosFreshAireAffaireGalaOurmuch-anticipatedfundraiserisaneleganteveningunderthestarsinthepearorchardsofJohnMuirrsquosVictorianes-tatewithMasterofCeremoniesDougMcConnellhostofPublicTelevisionrsquosOpenRoadcelebrityguestsandhun-dredsofLandTrustsupportersTo-getherwersquollenjoyspecialtycocktailsandappetizersagourmetdinnerex-travaganzabeautifulmusicbyBobAthaydeandFriendsandliveauc-tionexcitementwithAuctioneerJohnPereira TakeyoursupporttothenextlevelwithanexclusiveVIPpackagewhichincludesatourofJohnMuirrsquosmansionwithDougMcConnellandSuperin-tendentofNationalParkServiceTomLeathermanalongwithpremierpark-ingcocktailsandhorsdrsquooeuvres Since1989TheMuirHeritageLandTrusthasworkedtopreserve

openspacethroughoutContraCostaCountyWithpublicsupporttheLandTrusthaspermanentlyprotectedthou-sandsofacresAlongwithsavinglandweprovidemulti-usehikingtrailsforpublicrecreationonsuchpropertiesasFernandezRanchAcalanesRidgeSkyDutraampGustinRanchThesenaturalareasserveasahometoendangeredwildlifefacilitatehealthywatershedsandareusedbythecommunityasasourceofexerciseandescapefromthehustleandbustleofcityandsuburbanlife DespitethesuccessoftheMuirHeritageLandTrustthereisstillalongroadaheadWillyousupportusinpro-tectingourlocalwildlandsIfsojoinusatourupcomingannualgalaTheFreshAireAffairetoshowsupportforyourland Purchaseyourticketstodayorbe-comeasponsorbycalling(925)228-5640orgoingonlineatwwwmuirher-itagelandtrustorgfreshaireaffairehtm

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TheContraCostaHumaneSocietyoffersthesetipsforpreventingheatstrokedehydrationandshallowbreathinginpets1) KeepbowlsofwateraccessiblethroughoutthehouseandyardChoosebowlsthatarenotheatconducivesuchasplastic2)UNDERNOCIRCUMANSTANCESshouldyouleaveyouranimalinacarTemperaturesinsidetakelessthanfiveminutestoreachalethal150degreesormorewhetherornotthewindowsarecracked3)ProvideshelterConsideraninsulateddoghouseorshadystructure4)KeepanimalscalmExerciseinhottemperaturescanelevatetheriskofheatstrokeanddehydration5)ClosehouseblindsdrapesandwindowsFOR DOGSDogscannotcoolthemselvesbysweatingTheirsweatglandsareintheirnoseandonthepadsoftheirfeetandpantingisnotenough1)Setupachildrsquospoolorpurchaseabedthatcontainswateroragel-likematerialthatkeepsitcool2)CheckpavementbeforewalkingdogsIfitrsquostoohotitandcanburnthepadsoftheirfeetConsiderputtingkidrsquosnon-slipsocksontheirfeetandlimitwalkstoearlymorningorcoolereveninghours3)Protectshort-haireddogswithpetsunscreenwhereitcanrsquotbelickedoffandmakesureitissafetoingest4)Dog-coolingproductscanbefoundontheInternetFOR CATSCatsgetwarmestontheirbelliespadsoftheirpawsarmpitsoutsidetheirearsandchins1) CreateacoolandquietretreatandlineitwithaterryclothorcottontowelAcoldpackinsideasockunderthebeddingdamptowelsorafrozenplasticmilkjugworkaswell2)BrushyourcatdailyMattedfurdoesnotallowairflowandcanraiseacatrsquostemperatureSymptomsofheatstrokeanddehydrationincludeagitationpantingheavilyvomitingandstag-geringIfyounoticethesesymptomsorsuspecttroublecontactyourvetrsquosofficeimmediatelyFormoreinformationaboutContraCostaHumaneSocietyvisitwwwcchumaneorgFacebookorcallusat925-279-2247

Keeping Pets Cool

You scream I scream

Lakes amp Beaches

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Coldstone Creamery60CrescentDrPleasantHillserveseverythingfromuniqueicecreamcreationstosmoothiescakesandshakesEnjoyfrozenyogurtHotforCookieandevenSinlessSmoothies

CREAM 2399TelegraphAveBerkeley(CREAMstandsforCookiesRuleEverythingAroundMe)ThespecialtyatthistinyshoplocatedneartheCalcampusis$2icecreamsandwichesmadewithfreshbakedcookiesVeganandglutenfreeitemsalsoavailableACREAMiscomingsoontoNorthMainStreetinWalnutCreek

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Community announcementsBark For LifeDogloversareinvitedtoldquotakeabiteoutofcancerrdquoatthethirdannualBarkforLifeofPleasantHillThiscancer-fightingfundraiserwillbeheld9am - noon Sat August 3atthePHCityHallgazeboparkDogsareimportantcaregiversformanycancerpatientsandthisisawaytohonorthemwhileraisingmoneyfortheAmericanCancerSocietyAttheBarkpeoplewalktheirdogsonaleasharoundasmalltrackwhilespecialeventsareheldfordogsandtheirmasterswithprizesforthewinningdogsandagoodiebagforeachTheBarkForLifeisanexten-sionofthePeasantHillRelayForLifewhichwasheldonJune1and2Theeventraised$55000anddonationswillbetakenthroughAugust31Tosup-porttheBarkregisteryourdogfor$25andthensolicitdonationsfromyourdog-lovingfamilyandfriendsFormoreinformationandtoregistergotowwwrelayforlifeorgbarkpleasanthillcaOrcall925-944-4898ore-mailtolmasseoyahoocom

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Pleasant Hill Garden Study ClubAugust 6th 630pmatournewlo-cationFaithLutheranSocialHall50WoodsworthLnPleasantHill OpentoallinterestedingardeningGuestsalwayswelcometoprograms

ANNUAL Barbecue at Mangini Farm hosted by Louie Mangini Saturday August 10 4-8pmonPleasantHillRdnearTaylorBlvdBenefittingRodgersRanchWheatBarnRestorationLivemu-sicFoodFunampFriendsEmailrodg-ersranchyahoocomorcallAlomaat825-0506or216-5899Tickets$50per-son$90couple$20child(10-15years)

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Antiques Collectibles and Vintage ShowSaturday August 3 8am-4pmTheMartinezPeddlersFaireoneofthelargestantiquescollectiblesvintageandartsampcraftshowsintheareaOver150vendorsplus12storesonMainStandFerryStJohnHumphrieswillbeon-handtoappraiseyourcarry-initemfora$5donationtotheMartinezHistoricalSociety

Fridays on the MainEvery Friday thissummerMainStreetisalivewithcolorfulhotrodsclassiccarscustomtrucksmotorcyclesartsampcraftvendorsandlivemusicEnjoymusicfromlocalbandsandDJrsquosthroughoutthesummerEveryFridaythroughAugust306pm-8pmMainStMartinez

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Walnut Creek Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos - FREEandopentothepublicThecommunity isinvitedtoattendtheAlzheimerrsquosAssociationWalktoEndAlzheimerrsquosonSaturdayOctober5at830amHeatherFarms301N SanCar-losDrive WalnutCreek WalktoEndAlzheimerrsquosisthelargestmovementtoendAlzheimerrsquosdiseaseAllproceedsprovideforcriticallyneededAlzheim-errsquossupportandeducationDonatejoinateamorstartateamat wwwalzorgwalk orbycalling 800-272-3900

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Ifyouhavechildrenwhoattendapub-licorcharterschoolyoumayhaveheardaboutthetransitiontothenewCommonCoreStateStandards(CCSS)TheCom-monCoreStateStandardsinitiativewasledbytwonationalorganizationsCouncilofChiefStateSchoolOfficers(CCSSO)andNationalGovernorsAssociation(NGA)inordertoeffectbroadeducationreformeffortintheUnitedStatesEducatorspost-secondaryfacultycurriculumandas-sessmentexpertsandcommunitygroupstonameafewhelpedshapetheneweduca-tionstandards TheCaliforniaStateBoardofEduca-tionadoptedtheCCSSinAugust2010andapproveditonMarch72012Since201045stateshaveadoptedthesamestandardsforEnglishLanguageArts(ELA)andMath(CaliforniahasbeenteachingtheCaliforniaContentStandardsforover10years) WhythetransitionfromCaliforniaStateStandardstoanationalsetofstand-ardsTheideaisthatthestandardsoncelearnedwillpreparestudents--regardlessoflocationorsocio-economicfactors--tobegloballycompetitiveandreadyforcollegeandcareersuccessIdeallyallstudentswillleavehighschoolwiththesamecontentknowledgeandsameskillsetsandentercollegewithouttheneedforremediationForyearsstateshavebeensettingdiffer-entstandardsandassessmentsforwhatstudentsshouldknowandbeabletodoateachgradelevelThenewstandardsareconsistentfromschooltoschoolandstatetostate CCSSisdividedintotwosectionsEnglishLanguageArtsampLiteracyinHis-torySocialStudiesScienceandTechnicalSubjectsandMathematicswhicharebro-kenupbygradelevelsCommonCoredoesnotdictatehowteachersshouldteachal-lowingformorefreedomandflexibilityintheirapproachtoteachingBecausetherearefewerstandardswithCommonCoreteacherscanfocusonteachingindepthkeyskillsandtakemoretimetoteachcoreconceptsandprocedureswellmdashandtogivestudentstheopportunitytomasterthemThestandardsaredesignedtoencour-agehigher-orderthinkingcollaboration

researchandproblemsolvingStudentswillbeexpectedtoreadmoreldquoinformationaltextrdquoaswellasclassicliterature SowhatcanyouexpecttoseethiscomingschoolyearTheMtDiabloSchoolDistrictisinPhase2ofits3-PhasetransitionintoCommonCorePlansincludeadoptingnewmathinstructionalmaterialscontinuingteachertrainingofnewELAandmathframe-workspilotingunitsofstudyandlessonplansbuildingawarenessofnewsciencestandardsandimplementingrecommendationsfromTechnologyAdvisoryCommitteeforclass-roomtechnologyenhancementamongotheritemsItwillalsobethelastyearoftheSTARtestsasthedistricttransitionstotheSmarterBalancedAssessmentsingrades3-8andgrade11Fullimplementa-tionofCCSSandassessmentsisexpectedinthe2014-2015schoolyear BecauseMtDiablohasnotyetadopt-edtextbooksthatalignwiththeCCSSitmayposeachallengeforteachersthisschoolyearMostschoolswillcontinuetousetheHoughton-MifflinlanguageartstextandworkbookswhicharenotentirelyCommonCorefriendlyValhallaPrincipalMarjiCalbecksaidldquoWehavematerialsthatweareusinginLanguageArtstobridgeandsupplementtheHoughtonMifflinandon-goingteachertrainingisbeingpro-videdrdquo TheshifttoCCSSwillincreaserigorininstructionandincludemoreexpositorywritinginmathscienceandsocialstudiesInadditionastrongeremphasiswillbeplacedontheuseoftechnologyanddigitalmediatocollaborateresearchandpresentinformationandstudentswillbeaskedmoreopen-endedquestionstoprovetheirknowledgeandexpertiseonthesubjectmatterbeingtaughtStephanieGiovanettiHiddenValleyElementarysecondgradeteachersaysldquoTeacherswillneedtocreateandfindlessonsthatmatchwiththenewCommonCoreManyofusaretakingworkshopsinthesummerthiswillhelpmebeginmytransitionrdquoGiovanettiisop-timisticthatthenewstandardswillengagelearningldquoIdofeelitaddressesdifferentlearningstylesCommonCoremakeschil-drenthinkmoreforthemselvesYoupose

Keeping up with the Common Core By Jaki Jones

New Principal at aHs By Jaki Jones

OnApril29theMartinezUnifiedSchoolDistrictBoardapprovedtheap-pointmentofTomDoppeasprincipalofAlhambraHighSchoolreplacingNerminFraserwhoresignedlastJuneafterservingtwoyearsDoppepreviouslyservedasAlhambrarsquosviceprincipalduringthe2011-2013schoolyears AsnewprincipalDoppersquosimmedi-ateattentionwillbefocusedonthenewCommonCoreStandardsandtheimpactsoncurriculumandinstructionatthehighschoolldquoThisupcomingyearwewilldevotesignificanttimeduringweeklyprofes-sionaldevelopmentaswellasonminimumstudentdaystobuildtheknowledgeofstaffaroundtheexpectationsofthestandardsthemselvesandstrategiestosuccessfullyteachthemtostudentsrdquohesaid Creatingatechnologyrichenviron-mentisanotherpriorityforthenewprin-cipalTheCommonCoreStateStandardsaredesignedtoprepareallstudentsforlifeinatechnologicalsocietyandplaceanemphasisontechnologicalproficiencyldquoWewillhaveevenmoredevicesoncampusnextyearforourstudentstouseandwewillbetrainingteachersinbestpracticesforusingtechnologyintheclassroomtoenhanceandcomplimentgoodteachingrdquoheadded SuperintendentRamiMuthsupportedtheselectionofDoppeasprincipalandbelieveshisguidanceiswhatAlhambraneedsastheschoolmovesforwardwithimprovementsinitsfacilitiesandthequality

ofprogramsldquoTomisavisionaryleaderwhosincerelyworkstobuildconsensusHeleadsbyexampleandisneverafraidtostandupforthebestinterestsofstudentsItishiscourageandhiswillingnesstobuildrelationshipsthatmakehimanoutstandingleaderfordistrictrdquosaidMuth AlhambraHighSchoolreceivedasix-yearaccreditationwithathree-yearreviewfromtheWesternAssociationofSchoolsandColleges(WASC)inthespringof2011WASCgrantsinstitutionalaccreditationafteracomprehensiveself-studyfollowedbyanon-siteevaluationoftheprogramsandservicesofthetotalinstitutionldquoPartoftheaccreditationincludedamid-termreviewwhichisaone-dayvisitbytheWASCchairthatwilltakeplacethisschoolyearSowewillcontinuetoworkonourschoolgoalswhichcenteraroundclosingtheachieve-mentgapninthgradetransitionandcol-legeandcareerreadinessTheworkwearedoingwithCommonCoreandtechnologywillbeapartofaddressingthosegoalsbutourapproachwillbemulti-facetedrdquocontin-uedDoppe AsprincipalDoppelooksforwardtobeingvisibleatmanyschoolandsport-ingeventsandwillencourageschoolspiritamonghisstaffldquoItisasharedgoalthatmyadministrationteamhastobepresentandinvolvedinextracurricularsandinthecommunityrdquoJoiningPrincipalDoppeinadministrationwillbeVicePrincipalsMichaelDeFransecoandScottDamian

aquestionandtheydiscussanddiscovertheanswersontheirownThehardpartistheyaregoingtohavetobeabletoanswerthequestionlsquowhyrsquoThesenewstandardsexpectsmorein-depthlearningofasubjectmatterasopposedtojustskimmingthesurfacerdquoshecontinued GovernorJerryBrownsignedCalifor-niarsquosnew$963billionbudgetandincludes$125billioninschooldistrictfundingtoprepareforCommonCoreStateStandardsthatmaybeusedforprofessionaldevelop-menttextbookadoptionstechnologyandsuppliesforstudents

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WithfundsfromtheSafeampSup-portedSchools(S3)GrantCollegeParkisstartinganexcitingnewfreshmanorientationprogramcalledLinkCrewonThursdayAugust22from10am-4pmintheCollegeParkgymTheprogramisforallincomingfreshmanandLinkCrewLeaders LinkCrewempowersincomingfreshmentogetconnectedfromdayonewithclubsotherstudentsandeachotherTrainedstudentleadersconductthefreshmanorientationprogramusinggamesandbreakoutgroupstoshareintheschoolexperienceAlsoeachfresh-manismatchedwithastudentmentorforone-on-onesupportthroughouttheyearCollegeParktrains80ndash100studentleaderseveryyearsothatasfreshmenbecomesophomorestheycanbecomestudentleadersthemselves In2012CollegeParkwasoneofthreeschoolsinMDUSDtoreceivetheSafeampSupportedSchools(S3)Grant

CollegeParkusesfundsfromthisgranttoimprovelearningandachievementbyimprovingoverallschoolclimateInagoodschoolclimatestudentsfeelsafeconnectedandsupportedAlloftheS3programsaredesignedandimplementedthroughcollaborationbetweenstudentsstaffandparents InadditiontoLink CrewcurrentS3programsatCollegeParkincludeChallenge Day -ReducesbullyingandsubstanceusebygivingstudentstoolstobecometrueagentsofchangeintheireverydaylivesoncampusandathomeAjA Project-EmpowersphotographystudentstoexamineandilluminatethethemeofrespectforoneselfandothersStudentscreatemultimediaprojectstosharetheirdiscoverieswiththecampusandcommunityatlargeComment Boxes-ProvidesawaytosafelyandanonymouslyreportcampusconcernsandquestionsAllcommentsarereadandhandledbyqualifiedschoolstaff

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Tuesday August 20 freshman and senior walk thru 9am-1230pm

Wednesday August 21 sophomore and junior walk thru 9am-1230pm

Wednesday August 21 5pm ndash 7pm An all-grades walk-thru for those unable to make it during assigned days and times Families with students scheduled on both days can come on each day or complete walk-thru for both students on Wednesday August 21

Students must attend walk thru to get their student ID and course schedule If students are unavailable on walk thru days they must arrive early on the rst day of school to get their student ID and schedule

Thursday August 22 the freshman orientation program Link Crew 10am-4pm in the College Park gym The program is for all incoming freshman and Link Crew Leaders (junior and senior leadership mentors)

Freshman Student amp Parent BBQ from 4pm - 6pm in the College Park Quad immediately following fresh-man orientation Enjoy food meet your studentrsquos mentor amp connect with other College Park freshman parents Sponsored by Slow Hand BBQ

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Make the House safe from Quake shakesBy Jim Bonato Pleasant Hill CERT Program Manager

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season ticket By Chuck Nan

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Coach allocco 600 Wins EarlierthisyearwewereremissnottoacknowledgeamilestoneofoneofouroldfriendsDeLaSalleheadvarsitybas-ketballcoachFrankAlloccocelebratedhis600thcareercoachingvictoryonFebruary8ThewincameastheSpartansusedtheirtrademarkdefensetodefeatLivermore64-29 The59-year-oldAlloccoisonlythetwenty-ninthboyrsquosbasketballcoachinCaliforniaprephistorytoreach600victoriesandtheninthfromtheBayAreaOverallhiscareerrecordonthatmagicalnightstoodat600-83(878)inacombined22-yearcareeratDLSandNorthgate(167wins)Congratulationscoachsteve Ward Back on the Diamond SteveWardveryfamiliartotheland-scapeatDiabloValleyCollege(DVC)forovertwodecadeshasannouncedhewillreturntothebaseballdiamondandcoachtheVikingsforanunprecedentedthirdstintin2014Some25yearsagoWardwasfirsthiredasheadbaseballcoachatDVCwhereheledtheteamfor14seasonsIn1995headdedthetitleofathleticdirectortohisresumeIn2000followingsixyearsofperforminginbothrolesheresignedfromcoachingbaseballcollegiatelyandfocusedonhissonrsquostravelteamldquoIamexcitedaboutgettingtofinishmylastfiveyearsatDVCasthebaseballcoachrdquoWardsaid Wardhas30yearsofexperiencecoachingbaseballatJCDivisionIandhighschoollevelsIn2002hewasinductedintotheCaliforniaCommunityCollegeBaseballHallofFameWardrsquosca-reerrecordis382-290-2(568)Histeamshavemadetenstateplayoffappearancesandthe1989clubwontheonlyGoldenGateConferencetitleinschoolhistoryInadditionWardfounded(in2006)andisExecutiveChairmanoftheDVCAthleticHallofFameCardinale Passes JohnCardinale47andaresidentofMartinezpassedawayafteratwo-yearbattlewithstomachcancerinMarchCardinalewasthedirectorofcommuni-cationsandmediarelationsatRacewaySonomasince1998Cardinalewasa

nativeofSanFranciscorsquosNorthBeachandagraduateofSacredHeartHighSchoolTheRacewayhonoredhimbynamingthemediacenterinhismemoryInadditionanimageofCardinalersquosfacewillbeperma-nentlyetchedinaplaquewhichresidesonthetrackrsquoswalloffameCardinalewasakind-heartedmanwhowasafriendtosomanyOurthoughtsandprayersgoouttoCardinalersquoswifeAndreaanddaughtersLaurenandEmmaPygeorge says goodbye HeadathletictrainerandteacherScottPygeorgehasannouncedthatheisleavingAlhambraafterbeingattheschoolfornearlytenyearsandwillbeheadingeasttoworkandteachatPittsburgHighSchoolPygeorgegrewupintheBayAreaandattendedChicoStateandthenwentontopursueagraduatedegreeatOldDominionUniversityinVirginiaWhileatODUScottworkedtheclinicalportionofhistrainingatnearbyNorfolkStateUniversityDeMers Earns several Elite Honors BaseballstarJoeDeMerswhojustcompletedhissophomoreyearatCollegeParkwasselectedasaFirst-TeamAll-AmericanchoicetotheLouisvilleSluggerBatCompanyrsquos2013nationalprepteamAtthesametimeDeMerswasalsonamedtheCal-HiSportsstatesophomoreldquoPlayeroftheYearrdquoandtheDVALrsquosCo-MostValuablePlayer Thetalentedshortstopandpitcherwasaperfect10-0inelevengamesstartedthispastseasonwitha100ERAhad5completegames(2shutouts)and63strikeouts(Just2walks)Attheplatehehadanimpressive373battingaveragewith2homerunsand25RBIs In2012DeMersalsohadasensa-tionalseasonandwasleagueMostValu-ablePitcherasafreshmanOverallinhisFalconcareerhenowboastsapitchingrecordof19-2witha101ERAThe6-2230-pounderwhohashit95miles-per-hourontheradargunhasreportedlygivenaverbalcommitmenttotheUniver-sityofWashingtonDavis Leaves Hawaii FormerAlhambrafootballstarTrevorDavishasrequestedandbeengranted

areleasefromhisscholarshipfromtheUniversityofHawaiiDaviswhoplayedtwoseasonsfortheWarriorshasnotin-dentifiedanewschoolasofyetalthoughreportshavesurfacedthatWisconsinTexasTechTexasStateandCalhaveshowninterestDavishauled-in17recep-tionslastseasonfor235yardsandscoredtwotouchdownsOverallhenabbed45catchesandfivetouchdownsin15careergamesforHawaiiRaciti Back on Line for spartans CollegefootballfanscanexpecttoseealotoflocalboyTravisRacitithisyearontelevisionandinprintThe6-8306poundnosetacklefromCollegeParkenjoyedanexcellent2012seasonalongwithbeingakeyelementinhelpingSanJoseState(SJSU)tofootballresurgenceTheSpar-tansenjoyedan11-2overallrecord(5-1inWesternAthleticConference)lastseasonInadditionSJSUwasthe2012MilitaryBowlchampionswiththeir29-20victoryoverBowlingGreeninWashingtonDC The2103seasonseesSJSUmovingtotheMountainWestConference(MWC)wherethecompetitionwillagainbefor-midableRacitiaruggedjuniorhasbeenselectedasaconsensus2013pre-seasonFirst-TeamAll-MWCdefensivelinemenbyamultitudeofpublicationsRacitihasalsobeennotedbymanyasoneofthetopfiveplayerstowatchforfirst-yearcoachRonCaragherrsquossquadHeisoneofsixreturningstartersondefenseIn2012Racitinotched42tackles(12forloss)and85sacks In2011RacitiwastheWACrsquosDefen-siveFreshmanoftheYearAtCollegeParkin2009RacitiwasaSecond-TeamCal-HiSportscomAll-StatepickandChroni-cleAll-MetroselectionandtheCo-MostValuablePlayeroftheDFAL TheSpartansopentheirseasononThursdayAugust29astheyhostSacra-mentoStateandtraveltoPaloAltothefollowingweektofacetraditionalrivalStanfordRacitiwillbejoinedbyMartinezresidentandAlhambragradJaredLeafatransferfromHawaiiFloethe Promoted JakeFloetheagraduateofAcalaneshasbeenpromotedtoDouble-AMont-gomeryoftheSouthernLeagueThe

BiscuitsareanaffiliateoftheTampaBayRaysFlothestarted2013atCharlotte(High-A)oftheFloridaStateLeagueThereheposteda4-3recordwithanERAof356in10gamesThe24-year-oldattendedbothFresnoStateandCal-StateFullertonwherehewas10-5duringhiscollegiatecareerThe2012seasonsawtheMartinezresidenthaveabanneryearwitha10-3recordatBowlingGreenin24games(allstarts)Lisa Ward glides through Water MartinezrsquosLisaWardwontwogoldmedalsonJune1asshewonboththeoneandtwo-miledistanceracesatthe31st-AnnualLakeBerryessaDavisAquaticMastersOpenWaterSwimracesWardhasalsoseenasuccessfulstarttothe2013seasonwithherteamtheWalnutCreekMasterswheresheswimsinthe45-49year-oldagegroupandhasplacedinthetop-threein21races

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PH Blue takes second By Mike Cressio Martinez Red sox girls

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InlateJunetheMartinezRedSoxMajorGirlssoftballteamtookonPinoleHerculesfortheLittleLeagueDistrict4TournamentofChampionsofContraCostaCountytitleThegamewashostedbyClaytonValleyLittleLeagueandplayedatClaytonValleyCharterHighSchool AsthevisitingteamMartinezwastednotimeastheystruckinthefirstinningwhenBriannaWatersledoffthegamewithawalkAfterabasehitbuntbyKarennaRossellimovedhertothirdHannaRuval-cabahitasacrificeflytoscoreWatersfora1-0lead DericaBoydwasthestartingpitcherforMartinezshuttingdownthefirsttwobatterswithstrikeoutstostartAfterissu-ingawalkMartinezrsquoscatcherLaurenKinggunnedtherunnertoendanythreat InthesecondMartineztackedontwomorerunssetupbyahitfromMarissaMooreandanerroronadroppedthirdstrikethatallowedMimiVotoreachfirstbasesafelyVoandMooreputthemselvesinscoringpositiononadoublestealandSadieJamesstrokedahittobringMoorehomeTheyscoredanotherRedSoxrunwhenJamesgotintoapickleallowingVotoscoreeasilyfora3-0leadBoydagainshutdownPinoleHerculesbystriking-outtheside InthethirdMartinezscoredtwomoreasRuvalcabastrokedahomerunandKingliftedasacrificeflymakingita5-0gameInthebottomoftheinningPinole

HerculesstruckbackscoringtworunsaftergettingahitandwalkwithtwooutsBoydfinallygotthethirdoutwithamuchneededldquoKrdquo ThefourthinningwentquicklyforbothsidesbutinthefifthBoydissuedablastoffherbatdrivingtheballdeeptotherightcenter210rsquosignforahomerunInthebottomoftheframetheRedSoxshutdownPinoleHerculeswithaneasy1-2-3inning InthesixththewheelsfelloffthePinoleHerculeswagonwhentheyallowedsixrunstoscorewithtwooutsHitsandwalksweretheirworstenemiesallowingMartineztobataroundfora12-2lead Martinezusedtheirsuperiorpitch-ingandsoliddefensetosecurethevictoryBoydhadastellargameallowingjusttwohitszeroearnedrunsandtwowalksandtheynotched12strikeouts BehindtheirincrediblemanagerPhilRainesandcoachesRichKingandSteveMooretheMartinezRedSoxisthefirstteaminthehistoryoftheMartinezLittleLeagueMajorGirlstogoundefeatedallseasontowinthechampionshipDowntwoplayersduetoinjuries-AleijaLewisrsquolegandJuliaParksrsquobrokenthumb-theyovercameadversitygelledasateamandplayedlikesisterstowinitall TheteamstayedtogethertoplayintheAll-StarsrepresentingMartinezandislookingforatriptotheLittleLeagueWorldSerieslaterthissummer

The Pleasant Hill Blue 8U Boys team battled the heat as well as some serious com-petition to finish in 2nd place at the All World Baseball Fire Cracker 400 Tournament on June 28-30 in Martinez The Blue team finished pool play with a 3-0-1 record good for the 2 seed in the Semi Finals There they beat The Belmont Blasters 3-2 on a walk off triple in the bottom of the 6th inning Our boys finally fell to The Delta Dawgs in the championship game The team picked up their second consecutive 2nd place finish in the Fremont 4th of July Tournament Our boys used some hot hitting superb defense and clutch pitch-ing to advance to the championship game with a 3-1 record There they met the un-beaten host team from Fremont The championship game was a real nail biter with Fremont coming out on top 5-4 Great job guys

Top Logan Wortman Hunter Rosa Caden Barger Luke Brooks Jake Davis Nate Hufford Bottom Peter De Wit Sami Hieta Danny Woelfel Jeremy Cressio Robert Aivazian and Garrett Mooar Photo by Mike Cressio

L to R Karenna Rosselli Nicole Nelson Hanna Ruvalcaba Sienna Dobson Brianna Waters Lauren King Julia Parks Sadie James Aleija Lewis Marissa Moore Mimi Vo and Derica Boyd

Coaches Coach Rich King Manager Phil Raines and Coach Steve Moore

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sidhu Drafted by tampa By Chuck Nan

SonomaStateUniversity(SSU)seniorpitcherHarmenSidhuwhosetaprogramandCaliforniaCollegiateAthleticAssociation(CCAA)recordforthebestsingle-seasonearnedrunaverage(ERA)andledthenationinthatsamecategorywasnamedtherecipientofthe2013TinoMartinezAwardwhichispresentedeachyeartothemostoutstandingplayerinNCAADivisionIIbaseball SidhuisfromMartinezandattendedCollegeParkgraduatingin2008 EquivalenttofootballrsquosHeismanTrophytheprestigiousawardisnamedaftertheformerUniversityofTampaUSOlympianandMajorLeagueBaseballAll-StarTinoMartinezTinohimselfmadethecalltoSidhutopersonallycongratulatehimonwinningtheaward In13startsthisseasonSidhuwas10-1witha098ERAwith93strikeoutsin8223inningsHeallowedjust47hitsand9earnedrunsHisERAwastopsinDivisionIIandisthefirsttimeinthestoriedhistoryofSonomaStatebaseball--andtheCCAA--thatastartingpitcherhasrecordedanERAunder100MostimpressivelySidhugave-upjustfiveextrabasehits(nohomeruns)to323battershefaced Theright-handerendedhistwo-yearstintwithSSUbybreakingtheall-timerecordforlowestcareerERA(156)andlowestopponentbattingaverage(186)

Hecompileda17-2recordin25careerappearances(allstarts)In150totalinningsheallowedjust99hitsand26earnedrunswhilestriking-out161(4thall-timeforSSU) AftertheseasonSidhuwasselectedasaFirst-TeamperformerbytheCCAAand

WestRegionHealsoearnedFirst-TeamAll-AmericahonorsfromtheAmericanBaseballCoachesAssociationandtheNa-tionalCollegiateBaseballWritersAssocia-tion InadditiontohisstellarplaySidhuwasoutstandingintheclassroomaswellpostinga354GPAincommunicationsHewasnamedtothe2013DivisionIIAca-demicAll-Districtteam SonomaStatefinishedthirdintheDivisionIIWestRegionandwrapped-up2013withanoverallrecordof36-22TheSeawolvesplacedfourthinCCAAwitha24-16record SidhuspenthisfirsttwoyearsatDia-bloValleyCollegePriortothatheearnedThird-TeamAll-DVALhonorsafterhisseniorseasonatCollegeParkTheFalconsalsomadeanimpressiverunthatseasontoclaimtheNCS3A-EastBaycrownwithSidhuwinningthreeofthefourgamesenroute SidhugotsomemoregreatnewsinearlyJunewhenhewasa20th-rounddraftpick(608thoverall)oftheTampaBayRays

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In the MixBy Paul Cotruvo Cover2Cover

ItismyhonortofeatureoneofthelocallegendsoftheSanFranciscoBayAreamusicsceneMrDavidMartinDavewasborninOaklandandgrewupinLafayetteAftergradu-atingfromAcalanesHighSchoolheformedthenewwavebandTheLloydsthenfoundedthelegendaryBuzztoneswhichfinallypavedthewaytooneoftheBayArearsquospremierbandsDaveMartinrsquosHouseParty DaveistrulyoneofakindHelikestotakelongwalksonthebeachhisfa-voritecolorisorange(Giantrsquosfanalert)andhelovessushiIfyouhaveevercrossedpathswithDavehewillnotonlyrememberyournamebutwhereandwhenhemetyouhismemoryneverfailsHeisalsoahumanitariangivingbackinsupportofhiscommu-nityDaveistrulyanamazinghumanbeingwithenormoustalentSoafterconsultingwithDaversquosattorneyandfinallyreceivingapprovaltoconductaninterviewwemetatanundisclosedlocationinanabandonedwarehouseOncemyblindfoldwasremovedweshookhandsandbeganPC ThanksDaveforagreeingtothislittleinterviewDM FirstoffitrsquosgreattobewithyouPaulThanksforbringingthecocoaandtatertotsPCHowoldwereyouwhenyoufirstplayedguitarWereyouself-taughtDM IrsquoveneverlearnedtoplaytheguitarPaulIrsquovealwaysusedbackingtracksTruthbetoldIbeganplayingguitarwhenIwassix-takinglessonsfirstfromBillTapiaatCampanaMusicinLafayettefingerpickingstylefromacoupleofteachersadditionallessonsfromChickGandelyearsofteachingmyselfjazzimprovfromJeffNeighborandclassicalfromJimBertramatCalStateEastBayPCWhoweresomeofyourmusicalinspirationsDMAlCaiolaplayingtheldquoBonanzardquo

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August 1 Chris Cain Band Armandos 707 Marina Vista Martinez 8pm

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August 17 Caroompas Room Armandos 707 Marina Vista Martinez 8pm

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August 24 El Desayuno Armandos 707 Marina Vista Martinez 8pm

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Visit wwwpleasanthillconcertscom for all concert information Sponsored by Pleasant Hill Civic Action Commission

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Jul 7 Aug 4 Sep 1 Aug 18 Aug 18 Aug 18

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InancienttimesAugustwasknownasWeodMonathwhichalsomeansweedmonthwhengrowthcrescendoswithlushplantsofallkindsandpeaksalongwithasmanyvarietiesofweedsasCarterhaspillsKnownasthehottestmonthoftheyearAugustistraditionallythebiggestvacationmonthtooAnoldEnglishsayingisldquoIfthefirstweekofAugustbewarmthewinterwillbewhiteandlongrdquo AugustisalsoWaterQualityMonthbutmoreimportantlyAu-gustishellipdrumrollhellipNationalGoatCheeseMonthLeadingintooneofthemonthrsquoslargestcropndashtomatoesTomatoescanastoundapersononmanylevelsAftermanymurmur-ousconversationsbetweenbeesandplantsgardenersshouldhaveanabun-danceofpollinatedflowersproducinghugecropsofloomingmulti-coloredfruitsThickslicesofsaidtomatoespairswimminglywellwithgoatcheese

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tomatoes Basil and Fruit Oh MyBy Lesley Stiles

Corn Fritters

Sweet and Sour Tomatoes

Mix flour baking powder and salt in a bowl Make a well in the center and put eggs oil and milk in center Whisk together and add corn and herbs Put enough oil in a frying pan to grease well Fry the fritters a few at a time until golden on each side

Put tomatoes green onions and cilantro in a bowl and set aside Heat olive oil in a sauce pan Add cinnamon and cumin and heat until bubbly about 2 minutes Slowly add honey and rice vinegar Cook for 3 more minutes or until a little thick and gooey Pour mixture over tomatoes cilantro and green onions Season with salt and let sit for about 5 minutes before using

1frac12 cups flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon soda1 teaspoon kosher salt2 large eggs

frac34 cup milk3 tablespoons olive oil2 cups fresh corn kernels2 tablespoons each chopped parsley and chopped basil

2 pounds of assorted heirloom tomatoes seeded and cut into chunks1 bunch green onions sliced thin2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro2 tablespoons of honey

frac14 cup of seasoned rice vinegar1 tablespoon of olive oil1 teaspoon of kosher salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Ingredients

Ingredients

Directions

Directions

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MercuryhasbeenabithighbutitisthoseeveningsweliveforwhenthesungivesupthefightandthegentlesummerbreezeoffthebayrollsintoourlittlevalleymakingitoneofthefinestplacesonearthtocallhomeGetoutonthetrailsearlyandhydratelotsMangia CornFritterswithSweetandSourtomatoesisthemostpopularitemIprepareforfolksallsummerlonghandsdownAlittlebitofworkbutitwillguaranteeyouaspotatanypartyalotofsuitorsandevenseveralpropos-alsofmarriage LesleyStilesisagraduateoftheCaliforniaCulinaryAcademysus-tainablecatererandschoolgardeneducator ContactLesleyatlesleystilescomcastnetwwwlesleystilesblog-spotcomandvisithernewwebsitewwwlesleystilesfoodscom

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Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu in October AretheGalaacutepagosIslandsandMachuPicchuonyourbucketlistJointheMartinezSeniorCenterforthetripofalifetimetoEcuadorGalapagosIslandsandPeruTripDatesOctober1-122013TourHighlights5Day4NightGalapagosIslandsCruiseaboardtheLegendExploretheSacredValleyoftheIncasstayovernightinMachuPicchuandtourCuzcoandthenearbyruinsLandandCruisePack-ageTourIncludesAllmealstransfersandexcursionsonboardcruiseroundtriptrainticketsonVistadomeTrainalltransfersandsightseeingasoutlinedintheitineraryairporttransferstoSanFranciscoAirportairfarefromSFOtoGuayaquilreturningfromLimatoSFOallinternalflightsCost$7794perpersondoubleoccupancyCallthecenterat(925)370-8770foradetaileditineraryTherearejustafewspacesleftifyouwouldliketogocalltoday

Help a Child to Read

Community service Day

Helpachildlearntoreadbyvolunteer-ingforthePleasantHillEducationInitiative(PHEI)ReadingReadiness programbegin-ningthisfall The ReadingReadiness programwilltargetstudentsingradesK-2ateachele-mentaryschoolinPleasantHill Volunteerswillbematchedwithyoungreadersandwillworkone-on-onewithstudentsunderateacherrsquosguidancetoimprovetheirread-ingskillsandgivethemtheconfidencetheyneedtothriveintheclassroomThereisnopreviousexperiencenecessarytovolunteer

justacommitmentofonehouraweektomakeadifference VolunteerswillneedtobefingerprintedandTBtested ThePHEIisalsointerestedinpartner-ingwithbusinessesandcivicandreligiousgroupsthatarewillingtocreateReadingReadinessteamstohelpoutintheclass-room ForadditionalinformationortohelpoutwiththisprogrampleasegotothePHEIrsquoswebpageandclickonldquoSignupasaVolunteerNowrdquo httpwwwcipleasant-hillcausphei

Volunteerandprojectregistrationisnowopenforthe9thannualCommunityServiceDayonSaturdaySeptember28thChurchesschoolsneighborhoodsbusinessesfindaprojectandregisteritonthecitywebsiteatwwwpleasant-hillnetCSD Senior Residents ndash Do you need help at home with yard workTheSeniorCenterandPHCivicActionCommissionareexploringthepossibilityofas-sistingseniorsattheirresidenceswhoareinneedofyardworkandotheroutdoorchoresIfyouareinterestedinreceivingassistancefromCommunityServiceDayvolunteersorhaveanyquestionsaboutthisprojectpleasecallDanaat798-8788oremailheratdkriderpleasanthillreccom FormoreinformationcontactMartinNelisatmneliscipleasant-hillcausorcall(925)671-5229

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Recreation and Park updatesMake a Difference BerecognizedinourcommunitywithyourgeneroussupportofournewSeniorCenterTeenCenterCommuni-tyCenterandPleasantOaksParkHelpusmeetourgoaltocompletethefinaltouchesforallfourofournewPleasantHillRecreationvenuesWestillneedfurniturefixturesandequipmentWall Dedication ($500+) Withyourgenerousdonationyourdesignatednamewillbeetchedonabeautifulclearslatewithinthecapitalcampaigndedicationwallslocatedin

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todiscussroom-namingopportunitiesavailableineachcenteradditional Donation Opportu-nities OpportunitiessuchasdesignateddonationspledgesandbequestsarealsowelcomecontributionsAnydonationover$500willberecognizedwithyournameonourdedicationwallslocatedinallthreebuildingsTogetyournamededicationetchedinrecognitionthisyearthedeadlineisOctober102013Formoreinformationonthebondproj-ectsanddonationopportunitiesvisitwwwpleasanthillreccomCome Play With us this Fall ThePleasantHillRecreationampParkDistrictrsquosFallSpotlightisheadedtomailboxesonAugust15Checkoutallnewclassesactivitiesandeventsgoing

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Teen council members from left to right Meredith Fore Allie Naccara Emily Adamson and Maddie Shultz

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FALCON FOUNDATION

College Parkrsquos Class of 1963 Reunion

Join Us At the Malt Shoppe

Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17 600 to 1000

Catered by Outback Steakhouse

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Join us for dinner catered by Outback Steakhouse at the Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17th from 6pm ndash 10pm

Music of the Doo Wop Bands of the 50rsquos and 60rsquosAfter party will be at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center from 10pm - 1am

Sunday Picnic at the Martinez Waterfront from 11am - 3pmFor more information please contact Jerry Pollard

3129 Sonoma Valley Drive Fairfield Ca 945349168135401 bull jerrypollardyahoocom

The class of 1983 is celebrating 30 years and we want to celebrate with the classes of 1982 amp 1984

Join us for a catered picnic at Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek Bring your family Sunday September 29th from 1100 am ndash 600 pm

For more information and to RSVP contact Corrin Grube Canale at ccanalecomcastnet or

Danielle Pratt Dearborn at thedearbornscomcastnet

30 YEARREUNION

Class of 83rsquo

50 YEARREUNION

Class of 63rsquo

The class of 1963 is celebrating 50 years Join us at the Malt Shoppe

HALL OFFAME

BANQUET

7th Annual

CPHS Annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction CeremonyPlease join us in honoring our Athletic Alumni on Saturday August 24th 2013at St Andrews Community Center bull 1601 Mary Dr Pleasant Hill CA 94523

No Host Bar at 500PM Dinner at 630

Catered By Outback Steakhouse Pleasant Hill CA Cost of Event $5000 per person Reservations needed - Must reserve by Aug10th Tickets at door only if seating is available for $7000 Send checks to HOF Falcon Foundation co Barbara Lannum 109 Woodview Ct Martinez CA 94553

TEAMS TO BE HONOREDGymnastics 1968 - 69 - 70

HONOREEMike Huff 1978

ATHLETES TO BE HONOREDDan Stoll 1991 Cross Country and Track

Alison Suto 1988 Tennis-Basketball-SoftballDustin Torrez 1994 Football-BaseballCasey Torrez 1994 Football-Baseball

Contact Jerry Pollard CPHS Hall of Fame Committee E-mail for more info jerrypollardyahoocom bull 916-813-5401

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AGameofThronescontainscharactersasvariedandrealasourownMartinshowcasesthesecharactersbywritingfromtheperspectiveofonecharacterforeachchapterThisgivesthereadergreaterinsightintothemindofeachmajorcharacterandrevealsthemotiva-tionsbehindeachcharacterrsquosactionsMartinrsquosgeniusliesinhisabilitytomakeussympathizewiththevilestcreatureandtoquestionthemotivesofthemosthonorableknight AGameofThronesreallyisaone-of-a-kindbookbecauseofthemulti-facetedcharactersgreatproseandun-predictabilityofthestorySomeofyoumayhaveseentheHBOseriesbasedonthebooksandtrustmealthoughtheshowisgreatthebooksarebetterandifyoulikeoneyoursquollprobablyliketheother(ForpeoplewhohavealreadyreadASongofIceandFirecheckoutTheWheelofTimeseriesforanothergreatepicfantasyseries) Suggestedforages15andup

to Read or Not to Read By Zane Dundon Senior De La Salle HS

Meet a teen Illusionist Itrsquosunusualtomeetateenagemagi-cianbuttohaveonelivinginyourowncommunityisallthemoremagicalCollegeParkfreshmanJackDuganwhogoesbythestagenameJackAlexanderhadoneofthebiggestshowsofhisca-reerlastmonthattheUn-ScriptedThea-treinSanFranciscoTheFocussatdownwithJackanddiscussedhispenchantforillusionCFWhatattractedyoutomagicJDMagichasalwaysinterestedmebe-causeitissomethingthatamazespeopleanditallowsmetobecreativeandbringasenseofwondertoalmostanybodyAllofasuddenIhadthisskillthatnoneofmyotherfriendshadBecauseofthisIwasabletostandoutanddothingsthatmostotherkidsdonrsquotgettodoCF WhoisldquoJackAlexanderrdquoJDThepersonaIhaveonstagebasi-callyanenlargedversionofmyselfWhilemanymagicianschoosetocreatecharactersonstageothersarejustabig-gerversionofthemselvesIttakesaverylongtimetofindoutwhoyouareasaperformerandIamstilltryingtofigurethatoutformyselfCF AreyoualdquomagicianrdquoorldquoillusionistrdquoJD AnillusionistIllusionistsarestillmagiciansbuttheyareknownforperformingwithbigpropsUsuallymostyoungmagiciansperformsleightofhandmagicorcloseupmagicbutIalwayshadapassionforperformingil-lusionsIstartedperformingillusionsatage11andhavenotlookedbackCFHowdidyoulandtheUn-ScriptedTheatergigJD Iwasontourwithashowcalled

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openspacethroughoutContraCostaCountyWithpublicsupporttheLandTrusthaspermanentlyprotectedthou-sandsofacresAlongwithsavinglandweprovidemulti-usehikingtrailsforpublicrecreationonsuchpropertiesasFernandezRanchAcalanesRidgeSkyDutraampGustinRanchThesenaturalareasserveasahometoendangeredwildlifefacilitatehealthywatershedsandareusedbythecommunityasasourceofexerciseandescapefromthehustleandbustleofcityandsuburbanlife DespitethesuccessoftheMuirHeritageLandTrustthereisstillalongroadaheadWillyousupportusinpro-tectingourlocalwildlandsIfsojoinusatourupcomingannualgalaTheFreshAireAffairetoshowsupportforyourland Purchaseyourticketstodayorbe-comeasponsorbycalling(925)228-5640orgoingonlineatwwwmuirher-itagelandtrustorgfreshaireaffairehtm

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TheContraCostaHumaneSocietyoffersthesetipsforpreventingheatstrokedehydrationandshallowbreathinginpets1) KeepbowlsofwateraccessiblethroughoutthehouseandyardChoosebowlsthatarenotheatconducivesuchasplastic2)UNDERNOCIRCUMANSTANCESshouldyouleaveyouranimalinacarTemperaturesinsidetakelessthanfiveminutestoreachalethal150degreesormorewhetherornotthewindowsarecracked3)ProvideshelterConsideraninsulateddoghouseorshadystructure4)KeepanimalscalmExerciseinhottemperaturescanelevatetheriskofheatstrokeanddehydration5)ClosehouseblindsdrapesandwindowsFOR DOGSDogscannotcoolthemselvesbysweatingTheirsweatglandsareintheirnoseandonthepadsoftheirfeetandpantingisnotenough1)Setupachildrsquospoolorpurchaseabedthatcontainswateroragel-likematerialthatkeepsitcool2)CheckpavementbeforewalkingdogsIfitrsquostoohotitandcanburnthepadsoftheirfeetConsiderputtingkidrsquosnon-slipsocksontheirfeetandlimitwalkstoearlymorningorcoolereveninghours3)Protectshort-haireddogswithpetsunscreenwhereitcanrsquotbelickedoffandmakesureitissafetoingest4)Dog-coolingproductscanbefoundontheInternetFOR CATSCatsgetwarmestontheirbelliespadsoftheirpawsarmpitsoutsidetheirearsandchins1) CreateacoolandquietretreatandlineitwithaterryclothorcottontowelAcoldpackinsideasockunderthebeddingdamptowelsorafrozenplasticmilkjugworkaswell2)BrushyourcatdailyMattedfurdoesnotallowairflowandcanraiseacatrsquostemperatureSymptomsofheatstrokeanddehydrationincludeagitationpantingheavilyvomitingandstag-geringIfyounoticethesesymptomsorsuspecttroublecontactyourvetrsquosofficeimmediatelyFormoreinformationaboutContraCostaHumaneSocietyvisitwwwcchumaneorgFacebookorcallusat925-279-2247

Keeping Pets Cool

You scream I scream

Lakes amp Beaches

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Coldstone Creamery60CrescentDrPleasantHillserveseverythingfromuniqueicecreamcreationstosmoothiescakesandshakesEnjoyfrozenyogurtHotforCookieandevenSinlessSmoothies

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Health Care Reform -Is it Delayed

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Community announcementsBark For LifeDogloversareinvitedtoldquotakeabiteoutofcancerrdquoatthethirdannualBarkforLifeofPleasantHillThiscancer-fightingfundraiserwillbeheld9am - noon Sat August 3atthePHCityHallgazeboparkDogsareimportantcaregiversformanycancerpatientsandthisisawaytohonorthemwhileraisingmoneyfortheAmericanCancerSocietyAttheBarkpeoplewalktheirdogsonaleasharoundasmalltrackwhilespecialeventsareheldfordogsandtheirmasterswithprizesforthewinningdogsandagoodiebagforeachTheBarkForLifeisanexten-sionofthePeasantHillRelayForLifewhichwasheldonJune1and2Theeventraised$55000anddonationswillbetakenthroughAugust31Tosup-porttheBarkregisteryourdogfor$25andthensolicitdonationsfromyourdog-lovingfamilyandfriendsFormoreinformationandtoregistergotowwwrelayforlifeorgbarkpleasanthillcaOrcall925-944-4898ore-mailtolmasseoyahoocom

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WithfundsfromtheSafeampSup-portedSchools(S3)GrantCollegeParkisstartinganexcitingnewfreshmanorientationprogramcalledLinkCrewonThursdayAugust22from10am-4pmintheCollegeParkgymTheprogramisforallincomingfreshmanandLinkCrewLeaders LinkCrewempowersincomingfreshmentogetconnectedfromdayonewithclubsotherstudentsandeachotherTrainedstudentleadersconductthefreshmanorientationprogramusinggamesandbreakoutgroupstoshareintheschoolexperienceAlsoeachfresh-manismatchedwithastudentmentorforone-on-onesupportthroughouttheyearCollegeParktrains80ndash100studentleaderseveryyearsothatasfreshmenbecomesophomorestheycanbecomestudentleadersthemselves In2012CollegeParkwasoneofthreeschoolsinMDUSDtoreceivetheSafeampSupportedSchools(S3)Grant

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Wednesday August 21 sophomore and junior walk thru 9am-1230pm

Wednesday August 21 5pm ndash 7pm An all-grades walk-thru for those unable to make it during assigned days and times Families with students scheduled on both days can come on each day or complete walk-thru for both students on Wednesday August 21

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Thursday August 22 the freshman orientation program Link Crew 10am-4pm in the College Park gym The program is for all incoming freshman and Link Crew Leaders (junior and senior leadership mentors)

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Make the House safe from Quake shakesBy Jim Bonato Pleasant Hill CERT Program Manager

FPHE announces grants

InmyspringarticlesIpresentedthescenarioofalargeearthquakehittingPleasantHilloutlinedaneasyFamilyDisasterPreparednessPlanandidentifiedbasicprovisionsneededforDisasterSup-plyKits(visitwwwourcommunityfocuscomandclickontheldquoColumnsrdquodropdownlisttofindpastsafetyarticles)Thismonthletrsquostakealookathowtoprepareyourhometobetterwithstandthesuddenshakingofalargeearthquake MostofthemajorearthquakeswerememberintheBayAreaconsistedofarollingshakingmotionThe1906earthquakewasaccompaniedbyviolentlateraljoltingmovementsndashtheJuandeFucaplateliterallyslidnorthwardpasttheNorthAmericanplateAllquakesdisplaceobjectswhetheritrsquosahomenotboltedtoitsfoundationorloosearticlesontableswallsandshelvesinsidethehome ItisalwaysprudenttomakesureyourhomeisboltedtoitsfoundationEquallyimportantisreducingaquakersquosshakingeffectbyinstallinghalf-inchtothree-quarter-inchplywoodwallstothestudsin

thecrawlspaceunderthehomeThesearecalledsheerpanels InthehousestoreyourheaviestitemsonlowershelvesorinthelowerkitchencabinetsRememberthosechildprooflatchessomeofusinstalledonourcabinetdoorstopreventthekidsfromopeningthemThesecanbereinstalledtopreventplatesglassesandfoodstufffromfallingtothefloorandbreaking Allwall-hungpicturesandmirrorsshouldbeattachedwithsecurityhangersTallfurnitureshouldbesecuredtowallstudstopreventthoseitemsfromtippingoverTelevisionsandstereoequipmentcanbesecuredwithindustrialvelcroThesefastenersaresecuredtothebackofthefurnitureandequipmentLoosecurioscanbemademoresecurebyaffix-ingmuseumputtytotheirbaseAlltheseinexpensiveitemscanbepurchasedatlocalhardwarestores InthegaragelooktoseethatthewaterheaterisstrappedtothestudswithplumberrsquostapeandlagboltsthegassupplylinetotheheatershouldbeflexibleCheck

TheFoundationforPleasantHillEducation(FPHE)isproudtoannouncethatinMay2013itawarded$38000ingrantstotheelevenpublicschoolsinPleasantHillSince2009FPHEhasawarded$158000totheschoolsintheCollegeParkHighSchoolfeederpatternFPHEgrantsprovideschoolswithessen-tialeducationalmaterialsandprogramsthatwouldnototherwisebeavailable FPHEgreatlyappreciatesandthanksallthe2012-2013donorsandbusinesspartnersfortheircontributionsandtheirawarenessthatstrongschoolsbenefitanentirecommunity ForconvienentdonatingFPHEisnowoneScripForthoseunfamiliarwitheScripeverytimeyoushopataneScrip

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Thereareanumberofkeyfactorsmostinsurancecompaniesusetocalcu-latehowmuchyoursquollenduppayingforyourautoinsuranceWhatrsquosimportanttorememberisthatyoucancontrolmanyofthesefactorsInmanycasesthechoicesyoumakeaboutthecoverageyouwantdeterminethecostofyourpremium Belowaresixkeyfactorsthataffectyourautoinsurancepremiumsaswellassomesuggestionsforkeepingthecostsdown1 Your Coverage And Deductibles AutoinsuranceprovidersallowyoutochooseyourdeductibleanddecidewhethertoaddadditionalcoveragethatisnrsquotnecessarilyrequiredbythelawsinyourstateThespecificsofyourcoverageanddeductiblesplayamajorroleinyourmonthlypaymentTypicallychoosingahigherdeductiblemeansalowermonthlypaymentchoosingalowerdeductiblemeansahighermonthlypaymentAddi-tionalcoveragegivesyouaddedfinancialprotectiondependingontheclaimbutwillalsoaddtoyourmonthlycosts2 What You Drive BycollectingalargeamountofdatafromcustomerclaimsandanalyzingindustrysafetyreportsautoinsuranceprovidersoftendevelopvehiclesafetyratingsandofferdiscountstocustomerswhodrivesafervehiclesSomeinsur-ersincreasepremiumsforcarsmoresusceptibletodamageoccupantinjuryortheftandlowerratesforthosethatfarebetterthanthenorm2010Toyota4Run-nersforexampleratehighlyintermsofdriverprotectionandpassengerprotec-tionwhichmeansdiscountsoninsur-anceAndwhiletwo-doorHondaCivicsareoneofthecountryrsquosmostpopularvehiclestheirlower-than-averagesafetyratingsanddesirabilitytocarthievesmakethemmoreexpensivetoinsure Beforeyouheaddowntothedealer-shipdosomeresearchKnowingtheanswerstoafewsimplequestionscangoalongwayinkeepingyourrateslow3 How Often And How Far You Drive Peoplewhousetheircarforbusiness

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Coach allocco 600 Wins EarlierthisyearwewereremissnottoacknowledgeamilestoneofoneofouroldfriendsDeLaSalleheadvarsitybas-ketballcoachFrankAlloccocelebratedhis600thcareercoachingvictoryonFebruary8ThewincameastheSpartansusedtheirtrademarkdefensetodefeatLivermore64-29 The59-year-oldAlloccoisonlythetwenty-ninthboyrsquosbasketballcoachinCaliforniaprephistorytoreach600victoriesandtheninthfromtheBayAreaOverallhiscareerrecordonthatmagicalnightstoodat600-83(878)inacombined22-yearcareeratDLSandNorthgate(167wins)Congratulationscoachsteve Ward Back on the Diamond SteveWardveryfamiliartotheland-scapeatDiabloValleyCollege(DVC)forovertwodecadeshasannouncedhewillreturntothebaseballdiamondandcoachtheVikingsforanunprecedentedthirdstintin2014Some25yearsagoWardwasfirsthiredasheadbaseballcoachatDVCwhereheledtheteamfor14seasonsIn1995headdedthetitleofathleticdirectortohisresumeIn2000followingsixyearsofperforminginbothrolesheresignedfromcoachingbaseballcollegiatelyandfocusedonhissonrsquostravelteamldquoIamexcitedaboutgettingtofinishmylastfiveyearsatDVCasthebaseballcoachrdquoWardsaid Wardhas30yearsofexperiencecoachingbaseballatJCDivisionIandhighschoollevelsIn2002hewasinductedintotheCaliforniaCommunityCollegeBaseballHallofFameWardrsquosca-reerrecordis382-290-2(568)Histeamshavemadetenstateplayoffappearancesandthe1989clubwontheonlyGoldenGateConferencetitleinschoolhistoryInadditionWardfounded(in2006)andisExecutiveChairmanoftheDVCAthleticHallofFameCardinale Passes JohnCardinale47andaresidentofMartinezpassedawayafteratwo-yearbattlewithstomachcancerinMarchCardinalewasthedirectorofcommuni-cationsandmediarelationsatRacewaySonomasince1998Cardinalewasa

nativeofSanFranciscorsquosNorthBeachandagraduateofSacredHeartHighSchoolTheRacewayhonoredhimbynamingthemediacenterinhismemoryInadditionanimageofCardinalersquosfacewillbeperma-nentlyetchedinaplaquewhichresidesonthetrackrsquoswalloffameCardinalewasakind-heartedmanwhowasafriendtosomanyOurthoughtsandprayersgoouttoCardinalersquoswifeAndreaanddaughtersLaurenandEmmaPygeorge says goodbye HeadathletictrainerandteacherScottPygeorgehasannouncedthatheisleavingAlhambraafterbeingattheschoolfornearlytenyearsandwillbeheadingeasttoworkandteachatPittsburgHighSchoolPygeorgegrewupintheBayAreaandattendedChicoStateandthenwentontopursueagraduatedegreeatOldDominionUniversityinVirginiaWhileatODUScottworkedtheclinicalportionofhistrainingatnearbyNorfolkStateUniversityDeMers Earns several Elite Honors BaseballstarJoeDeMerswhojustcompletedhissophomoreyearatCollegeParkwasselectedasaFirst-TeamAll-AmericanchoicetotheLouisvilleSluggerBatCompanyrsquos2013nationalprepteamAtthesametimeDeMerswasalsonamedtheCal-HiSportsstatesophomoreldquoPlayeroftheYearrdquoandtheDVALrsquosCo-MostValuablePlayer Thetalentedshortstopandpitcherwasaperfect10-0inelevengamesstartedthispastseasonwitha100ERAhad5completegames(2shutouts)and63strikeouts(Just2walks)Attheplatehehadanimpressive373battingaveragewith2homerunsand25RBIs In2012DeMersalsohadasensa-tionalseasonandwasleagueMostValu-ablePitcherasafreshmanOverallinhisFalconcareerhenowboastsapitchingrecordof19-2witha101ERAThe6-2230-pounderwhohashit95miles-per-hourontheradargunhasreportedlygivenaverbalcommitmenttotheUniver-sityofWashingtonDavis Leaves Hawaii FormerAlhambrafootballstarTrevorDavishasrequestedandbeengranted

areleasefromhisscholarshipfromtheUniversityofHawaiiDaviswhoplayedtwoseasonsfortheWarriorshasnotin-dentifiedanewschoolasofyetalthoughreportshavesurfacedthatWisconsinTexasTechTexasStateandCalhaveshowninterestDavishauled-in17recep-tionslastseasonfor235yardsandscoredtwotouchdownsOverallhenabbed45catchesandfivetouchdownsin15careergamesforHawaiiRaciti Back on Line for spartans CollegefootballfanscanexpecttoseealotoflocalboyTravisRacitithisyearontelevisionandinprintThe6-8306poundnosetacklefromCollegeParkenjoyedanexcellent2012seasonalongwithbeingakeyelementinhelpingSanJoseState(SJSU)tofootballresurgenceTheSpar-tansenjoyedan11-2overallrecord(5-1inWesternAthleticConference)lastseasonInadditionSJSUwasthe2012MilitaryBowlchampionswiththeir29-20victoryoverBowlingGreeninWashingtonDC The2103seasonseesSJSUmovingtotheMountainWestConference(MWC)wherethecompetitionwillagainbefor-midableRacitiaruggedjuniorhasbeenselectedasaconsensus2013pre-seasonFirst-TeamAll-MWCdefensivelinemenbyamultitudeofpublicationsRacitihasalsobeennotedbymanyasoneofthetopfiveplayerstowatchforfirst-yearcoachRonCaragherrsquossquadHeisoneofsixreturningstartersondefenseIn2012Racitinotched42tackles(12forloss)and85sacks In2011RacitiwastheWACrsquosDefen-siveFreshmanoftheYearAtCollegeParkin2009RacitiwasaSecond-TeamCal-HiSportscomAll-StatepickandChroni-cleAll-MetroselectionandtheCo-MostValuablePlayeroftheDFAL TheSpartansopentheirseasononThursdayAugust29astheyhostSacra-mentoStateandtraveltoPaloAltothefollowingweektofacetraditionalrivalStanfordRacitiwillbejoinedbyMartinezresidentandAlhambragradJaredLeafatransferfromHawaiiFloethe Promoted JakeFloetheagraduateofAcalaneshasbeenpromotedtoDouble-AMont-gomeryoftheSouthernLeagueThe

BiscuitsareanaffiliateoftheTampaBayRaysFlothestarted2013atCharlotte(High-A)oftheFloridaStateLeagueThereheposteda4-3recordwithanERAof356in10gamesThe24-year-oldattendedbothFresnoStateandCal-StateFullertonwherehewas10-5duringhiscollegiatecareerThe2012seasonsawtheMartinezresidenthaveabanneryearwitha10-3recordatBowlingGreenin24games(allstarts)Lisa Ward glides through Water MartinezrsquosLisaWardwontwogoldmedalsonJune1asshewonboththeoneandtwo-miledistanceracesatthe31st-AnnualLakeBerryessaDavisAquaticMastersOpenWaterSwimracesWardhasalsoseenasuccessfulstarttothe2013seasonwithherteamtheWalnutCreekMasterswheresheswimsinthe45-49year-oldagegroupandhasplacedinthetop-threein21races

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InlateJunetheMartinezRedSoxMajorGirlssoftballteamtookonPinoleHerculesfortheLittleLeagueDistrict4TournamentofChampionsofContraCostaCountytitleThegamewashostedbyClaytonValleyLittleLeagueandplayedatClaytonValleyCharterHighSchool AsthevisitingteamMartinezwastednotimeastheystruckinthefirstinningwhenBriannaWatersledoffthegamewithawalkAfterabasehitbuntbyKarennaRossellimovedhertothirdHannaRuval-cabahitasacrificeflytoscoreWatersfora1-0lead DericaBoydwasthestartingpitcherforMartinezshuttingdownthefirsttwobatterswithstrikeoutstostartAfterissu-ingawalkMartinezrsquoscatcherLaurenKinggunnedtherunnertoendanythreat InthesecondMartineztackedontwomorerunssetupbyahitfromMarissaMooreandanerroronadroppedthirdstrikethatallowedMimiVotoreachfirstbasesafelyVoandMooreputthemselvesinscoringpositiononadoublestealandSadieJamesstrokedahittobringMoorehomeTheyscoredanotherRedSoxrunwhenJamesgotintoapickleallowingVotoscoreeasilyfora3-0leadBoydagainshutdownPinoleHerculesbystriking-outtheside InthethirdMartinezscoredtwomoreasRuvalcabastrokedahomerunandKingliftedasacrificeflymakingita5-0gameInthebottomoftheinningPinole

HerculesstruckbackscoringtworunsaftergettingahitandwalkwithtwooutsBoydfinallygotthethirdoutwithamuchneededldquoKrdquo ThefourthinningwentquicklyforbothsidesbutinthefifthBoydissuedablastoffherbatdrivingtheballdeeptotherightcenter210rsquosignforahomerunInthebottomoftheframetheRedSoxshutdownPinoleHerculeswithaneasy1-2-3inning InthesixththewheelsfelloffthePinoleHerculeswagonwhentheyallowedsixrunstoscorewithtwooutsHitsandwalksweretheirworstenemiesallowingMartineztobataroundfora12-2lead Martinezusedtheirsuperiorpitch-ingandsoliddefensetosecurethevictoryBoydhadastellargameallowingjusttwohitszeroearnedrunsandtwowalksandtheynotched12strikeouts BehindtheirincrediblemanagerPhilRainesandcoachesRichKingandSteveMooretheMartinezRedSoxisthefirstteaminthehistoryoftheMartinezLittleLeagueMajorGirlstogoundefeatedallseasontowinthechampionshipDowntwoplayersduetoinjuries-AleijaLewisrsquolegandJuliaParksrsquobrokenthumb-theyovercameadversitygelledasateamandplayedlikesisterstowinitall TheteamstayedtogethertoplayintheAll-StarsrepresentingMartinezandislookingforatriptotheLittleLeagueWorldSerieslaterthissummer

The Pleasant Hill Blue 8U Boys team battled the heat as well as some serious com-petition to finish in 2nd place at the All World Baseball Fire Cracker 400 Tournament on June 28-30 in Martinez The Blue team finished pool play with a 3-0-1 record good for the 2 seed in the Semi Finals There they beat The Belmont Blasters 3-2 on a walk off triple in the bottom of the 6th inning Our boys finally fell to The Delta Dawgs in the championship game The team picked up their second consecutive 2nd place finish in the Fremont 4th of July Tournament Our boys used some hot hitting superb defense and clutch pitch-ing to advance to the championship game with a 3-1 record There they met the un-beaten host team from Fremont The championship game was a real nail biter with Fremont coming out on top 5-4 Great job guys

Top Logan Wortman Hunter Rosa Caden Barger Luke Brooks Jake Davis Nate Hufford Bottom Peter De Wit Sami Hieta Danny Woelfel Jeremy Cressio Robert Aivazian and Garrett Mooar Photo by Mike Cressio

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sidhu Drafted by tampa By Chuck Nan

SonomaStateUniversity(SSU)seniorpitcherHarmenSidhuwhosetaprogramandCaliforniaCollegiateAthleticAssociation(CCAA)recordforthebestsingle-seasonearnedrunaverage(ERA)andledthenationinthatsamecategorywasnamedtherecipientofthe2013TinoMartinezAwardwhichispresentedeachyeartothemostoutstandingplayerinNCAADivisionIIbaseball SidhuisfromMartinezandattendedCollegeParkgraduatingin2008 EquivalenttofootballrsquosHeismanTrophytheprestigiousawardisnamedaftertheformerUniversityofTampaUSOlympianandMajorLeagueBaseballAll-StarTinoMartinezTinohimselfmadethecalltoSidhutopersonallycongratulatehimonwinningtheaward In13startsthisseasonSidhuwas10-1witha098ERAwith93strikeoutsin8223inningsHeallowedjust47hitsand9earnedrunsHisERAwastopsinDivisionIIandisthefirsttimeinthestoriedhistoryofSonomaStatebaseball--andtheCCAA--thatastartingpitcherhasrecordedanERAunder100MostimpressivelySidhugave-upjustfiveextrabasehits(nohomeruns)to323battershefaced Theright-handerendedhistwo-yearstintwithSSUbybreakingtheall-timerecordforlowestcareerERA(156)andlowestopponentbattingaverage(186)

Hecompileda17-2recordin25careerappearances(allstarts)In150totalinningsheallowedjust99hitsand26earnedrunswhilestriking-out161(4thall-timeforSSU) AftertheseasonSidhuwasselectedasaFirst-TeamperformerbytheCCAAand

WestRegionHealsoearnedFirst-TeamAll-AmericahonorsfromtheAmericanBaseballCoachesAssociationandtheNa-tionalCollegiateBaseballWritersAssocia-tion InadditiontohisstellarplaySidhuwasoutstandingintheclassroomaswellpostinga354GPAincommunicationsHewasnamedtothe2013DivisionIIAca-demicAll-Districtteam SonomaStatefinishedthirdintheDivisionIIWestRegionandwrapped-up2013withanoverallrecordof36-22TheSeawolvesplacedfourthinCCAAwitha24-16record SidhuspenthisfirsttwoyearsatDia-bloValleyCollegePriortothatheearnedThird-TeamAll-DVALhonorsafterhisseniorseasonatCollegeParkTheFalconsalsomadeanimpressiverunthatseasontoclaimtheNCS3A-EastBaycrownwithSidhuwinningthreeofthefourgamesenroute SidhugotsomemoregreatnewsinearlyJunewhenhewasa20th-rounddraftpick(608thoverall)oftheTampaBayRays

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Mix flour baking powder and salt in a bowl Make a well in the center and put eggs oil and milk in center Whisk together and add corn and herbs Put enough oil in a frying pan to grease well Fry the fritters a few at a time until golden on each side

Put tomatoes green onions and cilantro in a bowl and set aside Heat olive oil in a sauce pan Add cinnamon and cumin and heat until bubbly about 2 minutes Slowly add honey and rice vinegar Cook for 3 more minutes or until a little thick and gooey Pour mixture over tomatoes cilantro and green onions Season with salt and let sit for about 5 minutes before using

1frac12 cups flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon soda1 teaspoon kosher salt2 large eggs

frac34 cup milk3 tablespoons olive oil2 cups fresh corn kernels2 tablespoons each chopped parsley and chopped basil

2 pounds of assorted heirloom tomatoes seeded and cut into chunks1 bunch green onions sliced thin2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro2 tablespoons of honey

frac14 cup of seasoned rice vinegar1 tablespoon of olive oil1 teaspoon of kosher salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Ingredients

Ingredients

Directions

Directions

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830 - Just the Facts Regarding Skin Cancer 1pmThoroughskincancerpresen-tationincludesadviceonpreventionearlydetectionamptreatmentoptionsThiseducationaltalkwillhighlighttheABCDErsquosofskincancerbasalcellsquamouscellandmelanomaRefreshmentsampsunscreenprovidedPresenterShannyBaughmanMDSponsoredbyCASkinampMelanomaCenterDiabloValleyOn-cologyandHospiceoftheEastBayCalltoreserveyourspotFreeforallages

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811 - Pancake Breakfast 8-1100amThisdeliciousbreakfastincludespan-cakesortoastsausageeggs(howyoulikethem)orangejuiceandcoffeeEveryoneiswelcomeCostis$350foradultsand$2forchildren10yearsandunderHandmadecraftsperfectforgiftswillbeonsaleduringthebreakfast

Coming soonhellipcall the center for more informationbullCatchYourself-MaintainYourIndependenceFridaysSeptember6ndash272013bullCoroDrsquoAmiciConcertSundaySeptember152013bullVagabondPlayerspresentldquoWagonWheelsrdquoFridaySeptember272013

Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu in October AretheGalaacutepagosIslandsandMachuPicchuonyourbucketlistJointheMartinezSeniorCenterforthetripofalifetimetoEcuadorGalapagosIslandsandPeruTripDatesOctober1-122013TourHighlights5Day4NightGalapagosIslandsCruiseaboardtheLegendExploretheSacredValleyoftheIncasstayovernightinMachuPicchuandtourCuzcoandthenearbyruinsLandandCruisePack-ageTourIncludesAllmealstransfersandexcursionsonboardcruiseroundtriptrainticketsonVistadomeTrainalltransfersandsightseeingasoutlinedintheitineraryairporttransferstoSanFranciscoAirportairfarefromSFOtoGuayaquilreturningfromLimatoSFOallinternalflightsCost$7794perpersondoubleoccupancyCallthecenterat(925)370-8770foradetaileditineraryTherearejustafewspacesleftifyouwouldliketogocalltoday

Help a Child to Read

Community service Day

Helpachildlearntoreadbyvolunteer-ingforthePleasantHillEducationInitiative(PHEI)ReadingReadiness programbegin-ningthisfall The ReadingReadiness programwilltargetstudentsingradesK-2ateachele-mentaryschoolinPleasantHill Volunteerswillbematchedwithyoungreadersandwillworkone-on-onewithstudentsunderateacherrsquosguidancetoimprovetheirread-ingskillsandgivethemtheconfidencetheyneedtothriveintheclassroomThereisnopreviousexperiencenecessarytovolunteer

justacommitmentofonehouraweektomakeadifference VolunteerswillneedtobefingerprintedandTBtested ThePHEIisalsointerestedinpartner-ingwithbusinessesandcivicandreligiousgroupsthatarewillingtocreateReadingReadinessteamstohelpoutintheclass-room ForadditionalinformationortohelpoutwiththisprogrampleasegotothePHEIrsquoswebpageandclickonldquoSignupasaVolunteerNowrdquo httpwwwcipleasant-hillcausphei

Volunteerandprojectregistrationisnowopenforthe9thannualCommunityServiceDayonSaturdaySeptember28thChurchesschoolsneighborhoodsbusinessesfindaprojectandregisteritonthecitywebsiteatwwwpleasant-hillnetCSD Senior Residents ndash Do you need help at home with yard workTheSeniorCenterandPHCivicActionCommissionareexploringthepossibilityofas-sistingseniorsattheirresidenceswhoareinneedofyardworkandotheroutdoorchoresIfyouareinterestedinreceivingassistancefromCommunityServiceDayvolunteersorhaveanyquestionsaboutthisprojectpleasecallDanaat798-8788oremailheratdkriderpleasanthillreccom FormoreinformationcontactMartinNelisatmneliscipleasant-hillcausorcall(925)671-5229

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Recreation and Park updatesMake a Difference BerecognizedinourcommunitywithyourgeneroussupportofournewSeniorCenterTeenCenterCommuni-tyCenterandPleasantOaksParkHelpusmeetourgoaltocompletethefinaltouchesforallfourofournewPleasantHillRecreationvenuesWestillneedfurniturefixturesandequipmentWall Dedication ($500+) Withyourgenerousdonationyourdesignatednamewillbeetchedonabeautifulclearslatewithinthecapitalcampaigndedicationwallslocatedin

thePleasantHillSeniorCenterTeenCenterandCommunityCenterCon-tactourofficetosecureyourspecialplaceRoom Dedication Opportuni-ties ($5000+) HonorandrecognizeyourfamilyalovedoneabusinessororganizationformanyyearstocomebynamingaroominoneormoreofournewPleasantHillRecreationcentersSpecialsignagewillcommemorateyourgenerouscontribu-tionandyourexceptionalcommitmenttoourcommunityContactouroffice

todiscussroom-namingopportunitiesavailableineachcenteradditional Donation Opportu-nities OpportunitiessuchasdesignateddonationspledgesandbequestsarealsowelcomecontributionsAnydonationover$500willberecognizedwithyournameonourdedicationwallslocatedinallthreebuildingsTogetyournamededicationetchedinrecognitionthisyearthedeadlineisOctober102013Formoreinformationonthebondproj-ectsanddonationopportunitiesvisitwwwpleasanthillreccomCome Play With us this Fall ThePleasantHillRecreationampParkDistrictrsquosFallSpotlightisheadedtomailboxesonAugust15Checkoutallnewclassesactivitiesandeventsgoing

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PaID aDVERtORIaL

Teen council members from left to right Meredith Fore Allie Naccara Emily Adamson and Maddie Shultz

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FALCON FOUNDATION

College Parkrsquos Class of 1963 Reunion

Join Us At the Malt Shoppe

Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17 600 to 1000

Catered by Outback Steakhouse

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Join us for dinner catered by Outback Steakhouse at the Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17th from 6pm ndash 10pm

Music of the Doo Wop Bands of the 50rsquos and 60rsquosAfter party will be at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center from 10pm - 1am

Sunday Picnic at the Martinez Waterfront from 11am - 3pmFor more information please contact Jerry Pollard

3129 Sonoma Valley Drive Fairfield Ca 945349168135401 bull jerrypollardyahoocom

The class of 1983 is celebrating 30 years and we want to celebrate with the classes of 1982 amp 1984

Join us for a catered picnic at Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek Bring your family Sunday September 29th from 1100 am ndash 600 pm

For more information and to RSVP contact Corrin Grube Canale at ccanalecomcastnet or

Danielle Pratt Dearborn at thedearbornscomcastnet

30 YEARREUNION

Class of 83rsquo

50 YEARREUNION

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The class of 1963 is celebrating 50 years Join us at the Malt Shoppe

HALL OFFAME

BANQUET

7th Annual

CPHS Annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction CeremonyPlease join us in honoring our Athletic Alumni on Saturday August 24th 2013at St Andrews Community Center bull 1601 Mary Dr Pleasant Hill CA 94523

No Host Bar at 500PM Dinner at 630

Catered By Outback Steakhouse Pleasant Hill CA Cost of Event $5000 per person Reservations needed - Must reserve by Aug10th Tickets at door only if seating is available for $7000 Send checks to HOF Falcon Foundation co Barbara Lannum 109 Woodview Ct Martinez CA 94553

TEAMS TO BE HONOREDGymnastics 1968 - 69 - 70

HONOREEMike Huff 1978

ATHLETES TO BE HONOREDDan Stoll 1991 Cross Country and Track

Alison Suto 1988 Tennis-Basketball-SoftballDustin Torrez 1994 Football-BaseballCasey Torrez 1994 Football-Baseball

Contact Jerry Pollard CPHS Hall of Fame Committee E-mail for more info jerrypollardyahoocom bull 916-813-5401

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same as it Ever WasBy Suzie Billingsley

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ningthroughthesprinklersGoinguptoDinosaurHillbehindmystreetwasalwaysanadventureoffortbuildingandexploring MycousinsandIputplastichorseheadsonthehandlebarsofourbikesinhonorofRoyRogersampDaleEvansWenamedourbikesaftertheirhorsesTrig-gerandButtermilkMybackyardhadalargestoragebuildingwecalledThePon-derosabecausewelovedtheTVshowldquoBonanzardquoandanythingwithawesterntheme WhenIwassevenmybestfriendonthestreetandIwereinseparableSheisthesisterofactorTomHanksWeplayedwithourdogsBarbiedollsandboardgamesanddancedtoAmericanBandstandonTVShemovedawayayearlaterandwelosttouchbutwhenIfoundheronFacebooklastyearwesharedmanyfondmemoriesofourchildhoodsummersNowtherearetwootherlittlegirlsonthestreetwhoareBFFrsquosandplaytogetherallthetime InthiseraofiPhonessocialnet-workingandendlessactivitiesawayfromhomesomethinghasbeenlostButmylivingroomlooksouttowhereweplayedaschildrenandIstillseefathersteach-ingtheirkidstoridebikesBoysandgirlsstillwalktheirdogsandplaysoftballandhopscotchItwarmsmyhearttoknowthatsometime-honoredritualsofgrow-ingupcontinueItrsquoswonderfultorealizethatthekidsonmystreetarestillcon-nectingwitheachotheroutsideinthesunshineandunderthestarrysummernightskySuzie on her horse-head handlebar bike

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AGameofThronesthefirstbookinGeorgeRRMartinrsquosacclaimedfantasyseriesASongofIceandFireisanengrossingnovelfilledwithpoliticalconspiracymysteryandadventureThestorybe-ginswhenEddardStarkLordofWinterfellisappointedasHandtotheKingcausinghimtomovesouthtoKingrsquosLandingthecapitalcityofWesteroswherethingsareneverastheyseemandwherepeoplewilldoanythingtofurthertheirselfishinterestsInthisatmosphereofdouble-crossingandmanipulationEddardStarkrsquoshonorandgoodintentionsputhimatoddswithmuchofthecityrsquosinhabitantsMeanwhilethemalevolentOthersaremassingbeyondtheWallthatprotectsWesterosfromtheterrorsofthefarnorthandbeyondtheNar-rowSeaDaenerysTargaryendaugh-teroftheoverthrownKingAerysismarriedtotheleaderoftheDothrakiawarlikepeopleaspaymentforanarmyforherbrother ThisnovelisnotasimplevillageboyvsgreatevilfantasybookItisacomplexstorywhereyouareneversurewhotherealvillainisandwhereenemiescanturnintoalliesandviceversaAlongwithitsintricateplotandbelievablecharactersMartinrsquosprose

isoneofthebookrsquosbiggeststrengthsasitisveryeffec-tiveatconveyingtensionandmakingyoufeellikeyoursquoreinthemiddleoftheactionCourtdealingsandroyalpoliticsareasexcitingasadeadlybattle(ofwhichtherearenumer-ous)Inadditiontheworldof

AGameofThronescontainscharactersasvariedandrealasourownMartinshowcasesthesecharactersbywritingfromtheperspectiveofonecharacterforeachchapterThisgivesthereadergreaterinsightintothemindofeachmajorcharacterandrevealsthemotiva-tionsbehindeachcharacterrsquosactionsMartinrsquosgeniusliesinhisabilitytomakeussympathizewiththevilestcreatureandtoquestionthemotivesofthemosthonorableknight AGameofThronesreallyisaone-of-a-kindbookbecauseofthemulti-facetedcharactersgreatproseandun-predictabilityofthestorySomeofyoumayhaveseentheHBOseriesbasedonthebooksandtrustmealthoughtheshowisgreatthebooksarebetterandifyoulikeoneyoursquollprobablyliketheother(ForpeoplewhohavealreadyreadASongofIceandFirecheckoutTheWheelofTimeseriesforanothergreatepicfantasyseries) Suggestedforages15andup

to Read or Not to Read By Zane Dundon Senior De La Salle HS

Meet a teen Illusionist Itrsquosunusualtomeetateenagemagi-cianbuttohaveonelivinginyourowncommunityisallthemoremagicalCollegeParkfreshmanJackDuganwhogoesbythestagenameJackAlexanderhadoneofthebiggestshowsofhisca-reerlastmonthattheUn-ScriptedThea-treinSanFranciscoTheFocussatdownwithJackanddiscussedhispenchantforillusionCFWhatattractedyoutomagicJDMagichasalwaysinterestedmebe-causeitissomethingthatamazespeopleanditallowsmetobecreativeandbringasenseofwondertoalmostanybodyAllofasuddenIhadthisskillthatnoneofmyotherfriendshadBecauseofthisIwasabletostandoutanddothingsthatmostotherkidsdonrsquotgettodoCF WhoisldquoJackAlexanderrdquoJDThepersonaIhaveonstagebasi-callyanenlargedversionofmyselfWhilemanymagicianschoosetocreatecharactersonstageothersarejustabig-gerversionofthemselvesIttakesaverylongtimetofindoutwhoyouareasaperformerandIamstilltryingtofigurethatoutformyselfCF AreyoualdquomagicianrdquoorldquoillusionistrdquoJD AnillusionistIllusionistsarestillmagiciansbuttheyareknownforperformingwithbigpropsUsuallymostyoungmagiciansperformsleightofhandmagicorcloseupmagicbutIalwayshadapassionforperformingil-lusionsIstartedperformingillusionsatage11andhavenotlookedbackCFHowdidyoulandtheUn-ScriptedTheatergigJD Iwasontourwithashowcalled

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wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 33

How Often should I Change my Oil

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Howoftenshouldtheoilbechangedinyourvehiclersquosenginendash3000miles5000miles15000milesManufacturershaverecommendedserviceintervalsthatrangefrom3000to15000milesSomemanufacturersuseanoillifesystemthatdisplaysldquooilliferemainingrdquoWebelieveinfol-lowingthemanufacturerrecommen-dationsasaguidelinebutalsouseourownexperiencewhenrecommendingserviceintervalsWeareseeingahigh-ernumberofvehicleenginesrunninglowonoiloutofoilorwithoilsludgefromtheseextendedserviceintervals RunninganenginelowonoiloroutofoilmaynotresultinimmediatedamagebutitwillshortenthelifeoftheengineHowmuchitwillshortenthelifeishardtodeterminebecauseofthevariablesinvolvedDependingonwhereyouhaveyouroilchanged

theymayormaynotchecktheoillevelbeforeperformingtheoilchangeAtHaginrsquosautomotivewechecktheoillevelbeforeandafterperformingev-eryoilchangeIfyouroilislowbeforewestartyouroilchangewewillmakeanoteofitonyourrepairorderandrecommendmonitoringoilconsump-tionAlsowebelieveinperformingapreventativemaintenanceinspectionevery3monthsTheCarCareCouncilstillrecommendschangingtheoilandfilterevery3000milesformaximumenginelifeTheCarCareCouncilalsorecommendsperformingamulti-pointinspectionevery3monthsor3000miles FormoreinformationontheCarCareCouncilvehiclemaintenanceguidevisittheirwebsitehttpwwwnxtbookcomnxtbooksmercurycar-careguide

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SupportacausethatprovidesahealthfulqualityoflifeforusallAt-tendtheMuirHeritageLandTrustrsquosFreshAireAffaireGalaOurmuch-anticipatedfundraiserisaneleganteveningunderthestarsinthepearorchardsofJohnMuirrsquosVictorianes-tatewithMasterofCeremoniesDougMcConnellhostofPublicTelevisionrsquosOpenRoadcelebrityguestsandhun-dredsofLandTrustsupportersTo-getherwersquollenjoyspecialtycocktailsandappetizersagourmetdinnerex-travaganzabeautifulmusicbyBobAthaydeandFriendsandliveauc-tionexcitementwithAuctioneerJohnPereira TakeyoursupporttothenextlevelwithanexclusiveVIPpackagewhichincludesatourofJohnMuirrsquosmansionwithDougMcConnellandSuperin-tendentofNationalParkServiceTomLeathermanalongwithpremierpark-ingcocktailsandhorsdrsquooeuvres Since1989TheMuirHeritageLandTrusthasworkedtopreserve

openspacethroughoutContraCostaCountyWithpublicsupporttheLandTrusthaspermanentlyprotectedthou-sandsofacresAlongwithsavinglandweprovidemulti-usehikingtrailsforpublicrecreationonsuchpropertiesasFernandezRanchAcalanesRidgeSkyDutraampGustinRanchThesenaturalareasserveasahometoendangeredwildlifefacilitatehealthywatershedsandareusedbythecommunityasasourceofexerciseandescapefromthehustleandbustleofcityandsuburbanlife DespitethesuccessoftheMuirHeritageLandTrustthereisstillalongroadaheadWillyousupportusinpro-tectingourlocalwildlandsIfsojoinusatourupcomingannualgalaTheFreshAireAffairetoshowsupportforyourland Purchaseyourticketstodayorbe-comeasponsorbycalling(925)228-5640orgoingonlineatwwwmuirher-itagelandtrustorgfreshaireaffairehtm

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TheContraCostaHumaneSocietyoffersthesetipsforpreventingheatstrokedehydrationandshallowbreathinginpets1) KeepbowlsofwateraccessiblethroughoutthehouseandyardChoosebowlsthatarenotheatconducivesuchasplastic2)UNDERNOCIRCUMANSTANCESshouldyouleaveyouranimalinacarTemperaturesinsidetakelessthanfiveminutestoreachalethal150degreesormorewhetherornotthewindowsarecracked3)ProvideshelterConsideraninsulateddoghouseorshadystructure4)KeepanimalscalmExerciseinhottemperaturescanelevatetheriskofheatstrokeanddehydration5)ClosehouseblindsdrapesandwindowsFOR DOGSDogscannotcoolthemselvesbysweatingTheirsweatglandsareintheirnoseandonthepadsoftheirfeetandpantingisnotenough1)Setupachildrsquospoolorpurchaseabedthatcontainswateroragel-likematerialthatkeepsitcool2)CheckpavementbeforewalkingdogsIfitrsquostoohotitandcanburnthepadsoftheirfeetConsiderputtingkidrsquosnon-slipsocksontheirfeetandlimitwalkstoearlymorningorcoolereveninghours3)Protectshort-haireddogswithpetsunscreenwhereitcanrsquotbelickedoffandmakesureitissafetoingest4)Dog-coolingproductscanbefoundontheInternetFOR CATSCatsgetwarmestontheirbelliespadsoftheirpawsarmpitsoutsidetheirearsandchins1) CreateacoolandquietretreatandlineitwithaterryclothorcottontowelAcoldpackinsideasockunderthebeddingdamptowelsorafrozenplasticmilkjugworkaswell2)BrushyourcatdailyMattedfurdoesnotallowairflowandcanraiseacatrsquostemperatureSymptomsofheatstrokeanddehydrationincludeagitationpantingheavilyvomitingandstag-geringIfyounoticethesesymptomsorsuspecttroublecontactyourvetrsquosofficeimmediatelyFormoreinformationaboutContraCostaHumaneSocietyvisitwwwcchumaneorgFacebookorcallusat925-279-2247

Keeping Pets Cool

You scream I scream

Lakes amp Beaches

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Coldstone Creamery60CrescentDrPleasantHillserveseverythingfromuniqueicecreamcreationstosmoothiescakesandshakesEnjoyfrozenyogurtHotforCookieandevenSinlessSmoothies

CREAM 2399TelegraphAveBerkeley(CREAMstandsforCookiesRuleEverythingAroundMe)ThespecialtyatthistinyshoplocatedneartheCalcampusis$2icecreamsandwichesmadewithfreshbakedcookiesVeganandglutenfreeitemsalsoavailableACREAMiscomingsoontoNorthMainStreetinWalnutCreek

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Community announcementsBark For LifeDogloversareinvitedtoldquotakeabiteoutofcancerrdquoatthethirdannualBarkforLifeofPleasantHillThiscancer-fightingfundraiserwillbeheld9am - noon Sat August 3atthePHCityHallgazeboparkDogsareimportantcaregiversformanycancerpatientsandthisisawaytohonorthemwhileraisingmoneyfortheAmericanCancerSocietyAttheBarkpeoplewalktheirdogsonaleasharoundasmalltrackwhilespecialeventsareheldfordogsandtheirmasterswithprizesforthewinningdogsandagoodiebagforeachTheBarkForLifeisanexten-sionofthePeasantHillRelayForLifewhichwasheldonJune1and2Theeventraised$55000anddonationswillbetakenthroughAugust31Tosup-porttheBarkregisteryourdogfor$25andthensolicitdonationsfromyourdog-lovingfamilyandfriendsFormoreinformationandtoregistergotowwwrelayforlifeorgbarkpleasanthillcaOrcall925-944-4898ore-mailtolmasseoyahoocom

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Pleasant Hill Garden Study ClubAugust 6th 630pmatournewlo-cationFaithLutheranSocialHall50WoodsworthLnPleasantHill OpentoallinterestedingardeningGuestsalwayswelcometoprograms

ANNUAL Barbecue at Mangini Farm hosted by Louie Mangini Saturday August 10 4-8pmonPleasantHillRdnearTaylorBlvdBenefittingRodgersRanchWheatBarnRestorationLivemu-sicFoodFunampFriendsEmailrodg-ersranchyahoocomorcallAlomaat825-0506or216-5899Tickets$50per-son$90couple$20child(10-15years)

Downtown Ghost WalksEvery 4th amp 5th Friday through Octo-berA1-12hourguidedwalkingtourthroughHistoricDowntownMartinez

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Antiques Collectibles and Vintage ShowSaturday August 3 8am-4pmTheMartinezPeddlersFaireoneofthelargestantiquescollectiblesvintageandartsampcraftshowsintheareaOver150vendorsplus12storesonMainStandFerryStJohnHumphrieswillbeon-handtoappraiseyourcarry-initemfora$5donationtotheMartinezHistoricalSociety

Fridays on the MainEvery Friday thissummerMainStreetisalivewithcolorfulhotrodsclassiccarscustomtrucksmotorcyclesartsampcraftvendorsandlivemusicEnjoymusicfromlocalbandsandDJrsquosthroughoutthesummerEveryFridaythroughAugust306pm-8pmMainStMartinez

Road to Healthy Skin TourWednesday August 28 10am ndash 4pmPalosVerdesMallRiteAidParkinglotWalnutCreekAfreefullbodyskincan-cerscreeningbylicenseddermatologistsSponsorsSkinCancerFoundationand

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Walnut Creek Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos - FREEandopentothepublicThecommunity isinvitedtoattendtheAlzheimerrsquosAssociationWalktoEndAlzheimerrsquosonSaturdayOctober5at830amHeatherFarms301N SanCar-losDrive WalnutCreek WalktoEndAlzheimerrsquosisthelargestmovementtoendAlzheimerrsquosdiseaseAllproceedsprovideforcriticallyneededAlzheim-errsquossupportandeducationDonatejoinateamorstartateamat wwwalzorgwalk orbycalling 800-272-3900

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Make the House safe from Quake shakesBy Jim Bonato Pleasant Hill CERT Program Manager

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InmyspringarticlesIpresentedthescenarioofalargeearthquakehittingPleasantHilloutlinedaneasyFamilyDisasterPreparednessPlanandidentifiedbasicprovisionsneededforDisasterSup-plyKits(visitwwwourcommunityfocuscomandclickontheldquoColumnsrdquodropdownlisttofindpastsafetyarticles)Thismonthletrsquostakealookathowtoprepareyourhometobetterwithstandthesuddenshakingofalargeearthquake MostofthemajorearthquakeswerememberintheBayAreaconsistedofarollingshakingmotionThe1906earthquakewasaccompaniedbyviolentlateraljoltingmovementsndashtheJuandeFucaplateliterallyslidnorthwardpasttheNorthAmericanplateAllquakesdisplaceobjectswhetheritrsquosahomenotboltedtoitsfoundationorloosearticlesontableswallsandshelvesinsidethehome ItisalwaysprudenttomakesureyourhomeisboltedtoitsfoundationEquallyimportantisreducingaquakersquosshakingeffectbyinstallinghalf-inchtothree-quarter-inchplywoodwallstothestudsin

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Coach allocco 600 Wins EarlierthisyearwewereremissnottoacknowledgeamilestoneofoneofouroldfriendsDeLaSalleheadvarsitybas-ketballcoachFrankAlloccocelebratedhis600thcareercoachingvictoryonFebruary8ThewincameastheSpartansusedtheirtrademarkdefensetodefeatLivermore64-29 The59-year-oldAlloccoisonlythetwenty-ninthboyrsquosbasketballcoachinCaliforniaprephistorytoreach600victoriesandtheninthfromtheBayAreaOverallhiscareerrecordonthatmagicalnightstoodat600-83(878)inacombined22-yearcareeratDLSandNorthgate(167wins)Congratulationscoachsteve Ward Back on the Diamond SteveWardveryfamiliartotheland-scapeatDiabloValleyCollege(DVC)forovertwodecadeshasannouncedhewillreturntothebaseballdiamondandcoachtheVikingsforanunprecedentedthirdstintin2014Some25yearsagoWardwasfirsthiredasheadbaseballcoachatDVCwhereheledtheteamfor14seasonsIn1995headdedthetitleofathleticdirectortohisresumeIn2000followingsixyearsofperforminginbothrolesheresignedfromcoachingbaseballcollegiatelyandfocusedonhissonrsquostravelteamldquoIamexcitedaboutgettingtofinishmylastfiveyearsatDVCasthebaseballcoachrdquoWardsaid Wardhas30yearsofexperiencecoachingbaseballatJCDivisionIandhighschoollevelsIn2002hewasinductedintotheCaliforniaCommunityCollegeBaseballHallofFameWardrsquosca-reerrecordis382-290-2(568)Histeamshavemadetenstateplayoffappearancesandthe1989clubwontheonlyGoldenGateConferencetitleinschoolhistoryInadditionWardfounded(in2006)andisExecutiveChairmanoftheDVCAthleticHallofFameCardinale Passes JohnCardinale47andaresidentofMartinezpassedawayafteratwo-yearbattlewithstomachcancerinMarchCardinalewasthedirectorofcommuni-cationsandmediarelationsatRacewaySonomasince1998Cardinalewasa

nativeofSanFranciscorsquosNorthBeachandagraduateofSacredHeartHighSchoolTheRacewayhonoredhimbynamingthemediacenterinhismemoryInadditionanimageofCardinalersquosfacewillbeperma-nentlyetchedinaplaquewhichresidesonthetrackrsquoswalloffameCardinalewasakind-heartedmanwhowasafriendtosomanyOurthoughtsandprayersgoouttoCardinalersquoswifeAndreaanddaughtersLaurenandEmmaPygeorge says goodbye HeadathletictrainerandteacherScottPygeorgehasannouncedthatheisleavingAlhambraafterbeingattheschoolfornearlytenyearsandwillbeheadingeasttoworkandteachatPittsburgHighSchoolPygeorgegrewupintheBayAreaandattendedChicoStateandthenwentontopursueagraduatedegreeatOldDominionUniversityinVirginiaWhileatODUScottworkedtheclinicalportionofhistrainingatnearbyNorfolkStateUniversityDeMers Earns several Elite Honors BaseballstarJoeDeMerswhojustcompletedhissophomoreyearatCollegeParkwasselectedasaFirst-TeamAll-AmericanchoicetotheLouisvilleSluggerBatCompanyrsquos2013nationalprepteamAtthesametimeDeMerswasalsonamedtheCal-HiSportsstatesophomoreldquoPlayeroftheYearrdquoandtheDVALrsquosCo-MostValuablePlayer Thetalentedshortstopandpitcherwasaperfect10-0inelevengamesstartedthispastseasonwitha100ERAhad5completegames(2shutouts)and63strikeouts(Just2walks)Attheplatehehadanimpressive373battingaveragewith2homerunsand25RBIs In2012DeMersalsohadasensa-tionalseasonandwasleagueMostValu-ablePitcherasafreshmanOverallinhisFalconcareerhenowboastsapitchingrecordof19-2witha101ERAThe6-2230-pounderwhohashit95miles-per-hourontheradargunhasreportedlygivenaverbalcommitmenttotheUniver-sityofWashingtonDavis Leaves Hawaii FormerAlhambrafootballstarTrevorDavishasrequestedandbeengranted

areleasefromhisscholarshipfromtheUniversityofHawaiiDaviswhoplayedtwoseasonsfortheWarriorshasnotin-dentifiedanewschoolasofyetalthoughreportshavesurfacedthatWisconsinTexasTechTexasStateandCalhaveshowninterestDavishauled-in17recep-tionslastseasonfor235yardsandscoredtwotouchdownsOverallhenabbed45catchesandfivetouchdownsin15careergamesforHawaiiRaciti Back on Line for spartans CollegefootballfanscanexpecttoseealotoflocalboyTravisRacitithisyearontelevisionandinprintThe6-8306poundnosetacklefromCollegeParkenjoyedanexcellent2012seasonalongwithbeingakeyelementinhelpingSanJoseState(SJSU)tofootballresurgenceTheSpar-tansenjoyedan11-2overallrecord(5-1inWesternAthleticConference)lastseasonInadditionSJSUwasthe2012MilitaryBowlchampionswiththeir29-20victoryoverBowlingGreeninWashingtonDC The2103seasonseesSJSUmovingtotheMountainWestConference(MWC)wherethecompetitionwillagainbefor-midableRacitiaruggedjuniorhasbeenselectedasaconsensus2013pre-seasonFirst-TeamAll-MWCdefensivelinemenbyamultitudeofpublicationsRacitihasalsobeennotedbymanyasoneofthetopfiveplayerstowatchforfirst-yearcoachRonCaragherrsquossquadHeisoneofsixreturningstartersondefenseIn2012Racitinotched42tackles(12forloss)and85sacks In2011RacitiwastheWACrsquosDefen-siveFreshmanoftheYearAtCollegeParkin2009RacitiwasaSecond-TeamCal-HiSportscomAll-StatepickandChroni-cleAll-MetroselectionandtheCo-MostValuablePlayeroftheDFAL TheSpartansopentheirseasononThursdayAugust29astheyhostSacra-mentoStateandtraveltoPaloAltothefollowingweektofacetraditionalrivalStanfordRacitiwillbejoinedbyMartinezresidentandAlhambragradJaredLeafatransferfromHawaiiFloethe Promoted JakeFloetheagraduateofAcalaneshasbeenpromotedtoDouble-AMont-gomeryoftheSouthernLeagueThe

BiscuitsareanaffiliateoftheTampaBayRaysFlothestarted2013atCharlotte(High-A)oftheFloridaStateLeagueThereheposteda4-3recordwithanERAof356in10gamesThe24-year-oldattendedbothFresnoStateandCal-StateFullertonwherehewas10-5duringhiscollegiatecareerThe2012seasonsawtheMartinezresidenthaveabanneryearwitha10-3recordatBowlingGreenin24games(allstarts)Lisa Ward glides through Water MartinezrsquosLisaWardwontwogoldmedalsonJune1asshewonboththeoneandtwo-miledistanceracesatthe31st-AnnualLakeBerryessaDavisAquaticMastersOpenWaterSwimracesWardhasalsoseenasuccessfulstarttothe2013seasonwithherteamtheWalnutCreekMasterswheresheswimsinthe45-49year-oldagegroupandhasplacedinthetop-threein21races

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InlateJunetheMartinezRedSoxMajorGirlssoftballteamtookonPinoleHerculesfortheLittleLeagueDistrict4TournamentofChampionsofContraCostaCountytitleThegamewashostedbyClaytonValleyLittleLeagueandplayedatClaytonValleyCharterHighSchool AsthevisitingteamMartinezwastednotimeastheystruckinthefirstinningwhenBriannaWatersledoffthegamewithawalkAfterabasehitbuntbyKarennaRossellimovedhertothirdHannaRuval-cabahitasacrificeflytoscoreWatersfora1-0lead DericaBoydwasthestartingpitcherforMartinezshuttingdownthefirsttwobatterswithstrikeoutstostartAfterissu-ingawalkMartinezrsquoscatcherLaurenKinggunnedtherunnertoendanythreat InthesecondMartineztackedontwomorerunssetupbyahitfromMarissaMooreandanerroronadroppedthirdstrikethatallowedMimiVotoreachfirstbasesafelyVoandMooreputthemselvesinscoringpositiononadoublestealandSadieJamesstrokedahittobringMoorehomeTheyscoredanotherRedSoxrunwhenJamesgotintoapickleallowingVotoscoreeasilyfora3-0leadBoydagainshutdownPinoleHerculesbystriking-outtheside InthethirdMartinezscoredtwomoreasRuvalcabastrokedahomerunandKingliftedasacrificeflymakingita5-0gameInthebottomoftheinningPinole

HerculesstruckbackscoringtworunsaftergettingahitandwalkwithtwooutsBoydfinallygotthethirdoutwithamuchneededldquoKrdquo ThefourthinningwentquicklyforbothsidesbutinthefifthBoydissuedablastoffherbatdrivingtheballdeeptotherightcenter210rsquosignforahomerunInthebottomoftheframetheRedSoxshutdownPinoleHerculeswithaneasy1-2-3inning InthesixththewheelsfelloffthePinoleHerculeswagonwhentheyallowedsixrunstoscorewithtwooutsHitsandwalksweretheirworstenemiesallowingMartineztobataroundfora12-2lead Martinezusedtheirsuperiorpitch-ingandsoliddefensetosecurethevictoryBoydhadastellargameallowingjusttwohitszeroearnedrunsandtwowalksandtheynotched12strikeouts BehindtheirincrediblemanagerPhilRainesandcoachesRichKingandSteveMooretheMartinezRedSoxisthefirstteaminthehistoryoftheMartinezLittleLeagueMajorGirlstogoundefeatedallseasontowinthechampionshipDowntwoplayersduetoinjuries-AleijaLewisrsquolegandJuliaParksrsquobrokenthumb-theyovercameadversitygelledasateamandplayedlikesisterstowinitall TheteamstayedtogethertoplayintheAll-StarsrepresentingMartinezandislookingforatriptotheLittleLeagueWorldSerieslaterthissummer

The Pleasant Hill Blue 8U Boys team battled the heat as well as some serious com-petition to finish in 2nd place at the All World Baseball Fire Cracker 400 Tournament on June 28-30 in Martinez The Blue team finished pool play with a 3-0-1 record good for the 2 seed in the Semi Finals There they beat The Belmont Blasters 3-2 on a walk off triple in the bottom of the 6th inning Our boys finally fell to The Delta Dawgs in the championship game The team picked up their second consecutive 2nd place finish in the Fremont 4th of July Tournament Our boys used some hot hitting superb defense and clutch pitch-ing to advance to the championship game with a 3-1 record There they met the un-beaten host team from Fremont The championship game was a real nail biter with Fremont coming out on top 5-4 Great job guys

Top Logan Wortman Hunter Rosa Caden Barger Luke Brooks Jake Davis Nate Hufford Bottom Peter De Wit Sami Hieta Danny Woelfel Jeremy Cressio Robert Aivazian and Garrett Mooar Photo by Mike Cressio

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sidhu Drafted by tampa By Chuck Nan

SonomaStateUniversity(SSU)seniorpitcherHarmenSidhuwhosetaprogramandCaliforniaCollegiateAthleticAssociation(CCAA)recordforthebestsingle-seasonearnedrunaverage(ERA)andledthenationinthatsamecategorywasnamedtherecipientofthe2013TinoMartinezAwardwhichispresentedeachyeartothemostoutstandingplayerinNCAADivisionIIbaseball SidhuisfromMartinezandattendedCollegeParkgraduatingin2008 EquivalenttofootballrsquosHeismanTrophytheprestigiousawardisnamedaftertheformerUniversityofTampaUSOlympianandMajorLeagueBaseballAll-StarTinoMartinezTinohimselfmadethecalltoSidhutopersonallycongratulatehimonwinningtheaward In13startsthisseasonSidhuwas10-1witha098ERAwith93strikeoutsin8223inningsHeallowedjust47hitsand9earnedrunsHisERAwastopsinDivisionIIandisthefirsttimeinthestoriedhistoryofSonomaStatebaseball--andtheCCAA--thatastartingpitcherhasrecordedanERAunder100MostimpressivelySidhugave-upjustfiveextrabasehits(nohomeruns)to323battershefaced Theright-handerendedhistwo-yearstintwithSSUbybreakingtheall-timerecordforlowestcareerERA(156)andlowestopponentbattingaverage(186)

Hecompileda17-2recordin25careerappearances(allstarts)In150totalinningsheallowedjust99hitsand26earnedrunswhilestriking-out161(4thall-timeforSSU) AftertheseasonSidhuwasselectedasaFirst-TeamperformerbytheCCAAand

WestRegionHealsoearnedFirst-TeamAll-AmericahonorsfromtheAmericanBaseballCoachesAssociationandtheNa-tionalCollegiateBaseballWritersAssocia-tion InadditiontohisstellarplaySidhuwasoutstandingintheclassroomaswellpostinga354GPAincommunicationsHewasnamedtothe2013DivisionIIAca-demicAll-Districtteam SonomaStatefinishedthirdintheDivisionIIWestRegionandwrapped-up2013withanoverallrecordof36-22TheSeawolvesplacedfourthinCCAAwitha24-16record SidhuspenthisfirsttwoyearsatDia-bloValleyCollegePriortothatheearnedThird-TeamAll-DVALhonorsafterhisseniorseasonatCollegeParkTheFalconsalsomadeanimpressiverunthatseasontoclaimtheNCS3A-EastBaycrownwithSidhuwinningthreeofthefourgamesenroute SidhugotsomemoregreatnewsinearlyJunewhenhewasa20th-rounddraftpick(608thoverall)oftheTampaBayRays

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Dallimontirsquos Restaurant

1932 Oak Park Boulevard Pleasant Hill 925-944-5224

wwwdallimontiscom

bull A Family Tradition Since 1982 bull Open for Lunch amp Dinnerbull Reservations amp Take Out Available bull Small Banquets Welcome

bull Full Bar amp Wine List bull A Touch of North Beach in your Neighborhood

LIVE MUSIC EVERY SATURDAY FRIDAY KARAOKE NIGHT bull GRAB THE MIC AND ROCK OUT

Come for the food stay for the music

83 Tamsen Donner Blues Band bull 810 Private Practice817 Lumberyard bull 824 Kick the Mule bull 831 The Famous Three-O

August 1 Chris Cain Band Armandos 707 Marina Vista Martinez 8pm

August 3 Danrsquos Bar 1524 Civic Drive Walnut Creek 10pm

August 4 Dave Martinrsquos House Party Pleasant Hill Summer Concert by the Lake 6pm

August 17 Caroompas Room Armandos 707 Marina Vista Martinez 8pm

August 18 Cover2Cover Pleasant Hill Summer Concert by the Lake 6pm

August 24 El Desayuno Armandos 707 Marina Vista Martinez 8pm

August 29 Sin Silver Roccorsquos Pizzeria 2909 Ygnacio Valley Road Walnut Creek 8pm

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Visit wwwpleasanthillconcertscom for all concert information Sponsored by Pleasant Hill Civic Action Commission

Series Sponsors

City ofPleasant Hill

ConcertSponsors

Casey Strand

Chiropractor

FOOD amp Funevery concert

SheilarsquosDaycare

On the lawn by the lake at Pleasant Hill City Hall Gregory Ln amp Cleaveland Rd

LIVE Music

6-8pm

Free

Aug 4 Kinderrsquos BBQ

Aug 18 Kinders BBQ

Sep 1 Taqueria Los Gallos

The following restaurantsare scheduled to sell food

Thanks for joining us for allthe concerts this summer

Ice cream and shaved ice available

for purchase at all concerts

Aug 4Dave Martin House Party

FunkRampBDanceClassic RockAug 18Cover2CoverHigh Energy Dance Music

Jul 7 Aug 4 Sep 1 Aug 18 Aug 18 Aug 18

And on Sep 1Gumbo Stew

Community Service DayPleasant Hillrsquos 9th ANNUAL

Organized by Pleasant Hill Civic Action Commission

and supported by local businesses

City of

Pleasant Hill

Saturday 730am September 28 2013

wwwpleasant-hillnetCSDRegister your project or volunteer at

For more information call 671-5229or email mneliscipleasant-hillcaus

Make a difference

Churches schools neighborhoods businessesfind a project

and register it on the city website at wwwpleasant-hillnetCSD

Volunteers

Open to all agesmdash families and children welcome

FREE kick-off breakfast

FREE

PLUS

sign up online at wwwpleasant-hillnetCSD to work

by the PH Lions beginning at 730am

at PH Park Gregory Ln (first 600 receive a T-shirt)

bring items of non-perishable food for the barrels

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InancienttimesAugustwasknownasWeodMonathwhichalsomeansweedmonthwhengrowthcrescendoswithlushplantsofallkindsandpeaksalongwithasmanyvarietiesofweedsasCarterhaspillsKnownasthehottestmonthoftheyearAugustistraditionallythebiggestvacationmonthtooAnoldEnglishsayingisldquoIfthefirstweekofAugustbewarmthewinterwillbewhiteandlongrdquo AugustisalsoWaterQualityMonthbutmoreimportantlyAu-gustishellipdrumrollhellipNationalGoatCheeseMonthLeadingintooneofthemonthrsquoslargestcropndashtomatoesTomatoescanastoundapersononmanylevelsAftermanymurmur-ousconversationsbetweenbeesandplantsgardenersshouldhaveanabun-danceofpollinatedflowersproducinghugecropsofloomingmulti-coloredfruitsThickslicesofsaidtomatoespairswimminglywellwithgoatcheese

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tomatoes Basil and Fruit Oh MyBy Lesley Stiles

Corn Fritters

Sweet and Sour Tomatoes

Mix flour baking powder and salt in a bowl Make a well in the center and put eggs oil and milk in center Whisk together and add corn and herbs Put enough oil in a frying pan to grease well Fry the fritters a few at a time until golden on each side

Put tomatoes green onions and cilantro in a bowl and set aside Heat olive oil in a sauce pan Add cinnamon and cumin and heat until bubbly about 2 minutes Slowly add honey and rice vinegar Cook for 3 more minutes or until a little thick and gooey Pour mixture over tomatoes cilantro and green onions Season with salt and let sit for about 5 minutes before using

1frac12 cups flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon soda1 teaspoon kosher salt2 large eggs

frac34 cup milk3 tablespoons olive oil2 cups fresh corn kernels2 tablespoons each chopped parsley and chopped basil

2 pounds of assorted heirloom tomatoes seeded and cut into chunks1 bunch green onions sliced thin2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro2 tablespoons of honey

frac14 cup of seasoned rice vinegar1 tablespoon of olive oil1 teaspoon of kosher salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Ingredients

Ingredients

Directions

Directions

OrganicGardeneveryyearStudentslovehowsweettheyareandveryfewmakeitpastthepickinrsquoForthosethatdomakeitinsideconjureupabeauti-fulsaladusingSunGoldscutinhalffreshcorncutoffthecobbabyaru-gulafreshcrunchychoppedcucumberandcrumbledfetaDrizzleexcellentoliveoilsqueezelemonjuicecrackseasaltandmixgentlyItrsquosthesaladyouwillliveonfortherestofthesummer StonefruitsswollenbysunarepeakingthismonthaswellandareburstingwithnaturalsugarsSliceontoapieceofpuffpastryandeggwashthedoughPullituparoundthefruitsprinklewithadashofrawsug-arandbakeat400untilthepastryisbrownandthejuicesarebubblingEatthisfreeformtarthotwithmeltingva-nillabeanicecreamandcreatealus-cioussaucearoundyourplate(tobelickeduplaterwhenonlylovedonesarepresent)

MercuryhasbeenabithighbutitisthoseeveningsweliveforwhenthesungivesupthefightandthegentlesummerbreezeoffthebayrollsintoourlittlevalleymakingitoneofthefinestplacesonearthtocallhomeGetoutonthetrailsearlyandhydratelotsMangia CornFritterswithSweetandSourtomatoesisthemostpopularitemIprepareforfolksallsummerlonghandsdownAlittlebitofworkbutitwillguaranteeyouaspotatanypartyalotofsuitorsandevenseveralpropos-alsofmarriage LesleyStilesisagraduateoftheCaliforniaCulinaryAcademysus-tainablecatererandschoolgardeneducator ContactLesleyatlesleystilescomcastnetwwwlesleystilesblog-spotcomandvisithernewwebsitewwwlesleystilesfoodscom

HILLCREST CONGREGATIONAL

CHURCH

God is still speaking

Hillcrest Congregational Church UCC404 Gregory Lane Pleasant Hill CA 94523

925-689-8260 bull wwwhillcrestuccorg

All people may now legally marry in our stateFor years at Hillcrest we have said

All Are Welcome ndash regardless of sexual orientationNow we can add to that

All Are Welcome to come to Hillcrest to be Married

Whoever you are wherever you are on lifersquos journeyyou are welcome here

rejoices that

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Pleasant Hill senior activities

Martinez senior activities818 green st (925) 370-8770

233 gregory Lane (925) 798-8788

81 - Fit For Life Senior Aerobics 9-10amTuesThursEnergy-inspiringmusictostartyourdayoffrightlowimpacteasydancemovesforagoodcardiowork-outYoursquollhavelotsoffunwhileyouareburningcaloriesMuscleconditioningandstretchingarepartoftheprogramAppropriateforalllevelsInstructorTariNicholson8classes$35$30(member)or8-classpunchcard$40Noclasson8688

813 - So You Want to Write a Book 2pmApanelofblockbusterlocalauthorswilldiscusstheirwritingandpublishingexperiencesQampAsessionfollowsTheau-thorswillbeBarbaraBentley(A Dance with the Devil A True Story of Marriage to a Psychopath)JonCory (A Plague of Scoundrels)AlfredJGarrette(The Saint of Florenville A Love Story)andJudithMarshall (Husbands May Come amp Go but Friends are Forever)FreePHSCChateauHall

815 - Basic Computer amp You 130-3pm ThursdaysThisisahands-onexperi-encewhereyouwilllearnthebasiccomputerfunctionssuchashowtoturnonthecomputerlogonnavigatewithamouseandfindsoftwareapplicationsInstructorWalterSanchezPHSeniorCenterComputerLab3classes$45$40(member)

830 - Just the Facts Regarding Skin Cancer 1pmThoroughskincancerpresen-tationincludesadviceonpreventionearlydetectionamptreatmentoptionsThiseducationaltalkwillhighlighttheABCDErsquosofskincancerbasalcellsquamouscellandmelanomaRefreshmentsampsunscreenprovidedPresenterShannyBaughmanMDSponsoredbyCASkinampMelanomaCenterDiabloValleyOn-cologyandHospiceoftheEastBayCalltoreserveyourspotFreeforallages

We Specialize In One-on-One Personal Advice We Care

Linda J WeihofenReverse Mortgage Specialist

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Helping you to understand the NEW Reverse Mortgage

82 - CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) 10am- 1230pm Donrsquot be ScaredhellipBe PreparedWeareofferingafree2-hourpersonalemergencypreparednessclasspresentedbytheCERTteamLearnhowtobereadywhenamajordisasterstrikesTopicscoveredwillincludewhatbasicneces-sarysuppliesandequipmentyoushouldhaveandwhatplansyoushouldmaketoensureyouarereadytomeetthischallengingtimeCalltoregister(925)370-8770EveryoneiswelcomeNoteTherewillbeafreedrawing(emergencypreparationkitvaluedat$100)forthosewhoattendthisim-portantandinformativeseminarDrawingwillbeheldaftertheseminaryoumustbepresenttowin

811 - Pancake Breakfast 8-1100amThisdeliciousbreakfastincludespan-cakesortoastsausageeggs(howyoulikethem)orangejuiceandcoffeeEveryoneiswelcomeCostis$350foradultsand$2forchildren10yearsandunderHandmadecraftsperfectforgiftswillbeonsaleduringthebreakfast

Coming soonhellipcall the center for more informationbullCatchYourself-MaintainYourIndependenceFridaysSeptember6ndash272013bullCoroDrsquoAmiciConcertSundaySeptember152013bullVagabondPlayerspresentldquoWagonWheelsrdquoFridaySeptember272013

Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu in October AretheGalaacutepagosIslandsandMachuPicchuonyourbucketlistJointheMartinezSeniorCenterforthetripofalifetimetoEcuadorGalapagosIslandsandPeruTripDatesOctober1-122013TourHighlights5Day4NightGalapagosIslandsCruiseaboardtheLegendExploretheSacredValleyoftheIncasstayovernightinMachuPicchuandtourCuzcoandthenearbyruinsLandandCruisePack-ageTourIncludesAllmealstransfersandexcursionsonboardcruiseroundtriptrainticketsonVistadomeTrainalltransfersandsightseeingasoutlinedintheitineraryairporttransferstoSanFranciscoAirportairfarefromSFOtoGuayaquilreturningfromLimatoSFOallinternalflightsCost$7794perpersondoubleoccupancyCallthecenterat(925)370-8770foradetaileditineraryTherearejustafewspacesleftifyouwouldliketogocalltoday

Help a Child to Read

Community service Day

Helpachildlearntoreadbyvolunteer-ingforthePleasantHillEducationInitiative(PHEI)ReadingReadiness programbegin-ningthisfall The ReadingReadiness programwilltargetstudentsingradesK-2ateachele-mentaryschoolinPleasantHill Volunteerswillbematchedwithyoungreadersandwillworkone-on-onewithstudentsunderateacherrsquosguidancetoimprovetheirread-ingskillsandgivethemtheconfidencetheyneedtothriveintheclassroomThereisnopreviousexperiencenecessarytovolunteer

justacommitmentofonehouraweektomakeadifference VolunteerswillneedtobefingerprintedandTBtested ThePHEIisalsointerestedinpartner-ingwithbusinessesandcivicandreligiousgroupsthatarewillingtocreateReadingReadinessteamstohelpoutintheclass-room ForadditionalinformationortohelpoutwiththisprogrampleasegotothePHEIrsquoswebpageandclickonldquoSignupasaVolunteerNowrdquo httpwwwcipleasant-hillcausphei

Volunteerandprojectregistrationisnowopenforthe9thannualCommunityServiceDayonSaturdaySeptember28thChurchesschoolsneighborhoodsbusinessesfindaprojectandregisteritonthecitywebsiteatwwwpleasant-hillnetCSD Senior Residents ndash Do you need help at home with yard workTheSeniorCenterandPHCivicActionCommissionareexploringthepossibilityofas-sistingseniorsattheirresidenceswhoareinneedofyardworkandotheroutdoorchoresIfyouareinterestedinreceivingassistancefromCommunityServiceDayvolunteersorhaveanyquestionsaboutthisprojectpleasecallDanaat798-8788oremailheratdkriderpleasanthillreccom FormoreinformationcontactMartinNelisatmneliscipleasant-hillcausorcall(925)671-5229

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 29

Recreation and Park updatesMake a Difference BerecognizedinourcommunitywithyourgeneroussupportofournewSeniorCenterTeenCenterCommuni-tyCenterandPleasantOaksParkHelpusmeetourgoaltocompletethefinaltouchesforallfourofournewPleasantHillRecreationvenuesWestillneedfurniturefixturesandequipmentWall Dedication ($500+) Withyourgenerousdonationyourdesignatednamewillbeetchedonabeautifulclearslatewithinthecapitalcampaigndedicationwallslocatedin

thePleasantHillSeniorCenterTeenCenterandCommunityCenterCon-tactourofficetosecureyourspecialplaceRoom Dedication Opportuni-ties ($5000+) HonorandrecognizeyourfamilyalovedoneabusinessororganizationformanyyearstocomebynamingaroominoneormoreofournewPleasantHillRecreationcentersSpecialsignagewillcommemorateyourgenerouscontribu-tionandyourexceptionalcommitmenttoourcommunityContactouroffice

todiscussroom-namingopportunitiesavailableineachcenteradditional Donation Opportu-nities OpportunitiessuchasdesignateddonationspledgesandbequestsarealsowelcomecontributionsAnydonationover$500willberecognizedwithyournameonourdedicationwallslocatedinallthreebuildingsTogetyournamededicationetchedinrecognitionthisyearthedeadlineisOctober102013Formoreinformationonthebondproj-ectsanddonationopportunitiesvisitwwwpleasanthillreccomCome Play With us this Fall ThePleasantHillRecreationampParkDistrictrsquosFallSpotlightisheadedtomailboxesonAugust15Checkoutallnewclassesactivitiesandeventsgoing

onthisfallinPleasantHillFromtod-dlerstoteenstoseniorstheSpotlightisyourguidetofunthisfallRegisterearlyforclassesandactivitiesearlytosecureyourspotFormoreinformationoneverythingPHRPDhastooffervisitwwwpleasanthillreccomteen Center Open HouseAugust 21 from 230pm to 5pm InterestedintheTeenCenterbutnotsurewhatithastoofferComecheckitoutMeetthestaffcheckoutthegamesandactivitiesseeclassdem-onstrationsandenterourprizedrawingSign-upsforclassesandactivitieswillalsobeavailableThenewTeenCenterislocatedinthePleasantHillParkat147GregoryLaneFormoreinforma-tiononthiseventcall(925)691-5645orvisitwwwphteenscenecom

PaID aDVERtORIaL

Teen council members from left to right Meredith Fore Allie Naccara Emily Adamson and Maddie Shultz

wwwourcommunityfocuscomPage 30 August 2013

FALCON FOUNDATION

College Parkrsquos Class of 1963 Reunion

Join Us At the Malt Shoppe

Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17 600 to 1000

Catered by Outback Steakhouse

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Join us for dinner catered by Outback Steakhouse at the Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17th from 6pm ndash 10pm

Music of the Doo Wop Bands of the 50rsquos and 60rsquosAfter party will be at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center from 10pm - 1am

Sunday Picnic at the Martinez Waterfront from 11am - 3pmFor more information please contact Jerry Pollard

3129 Sonoma Valley Drive Fairfield Ca 945349168135401 bull jerrypollardyahoocom

The class of 1983 is celebrating 30 years and we want to celebrate with the classes of 1982 amp 1984

Join us for a catered picnic at Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek Bring your family Sunday September 29th from 1100 am ndash 600 pm

For more information and to RSVP contact Corrin Grube Canale at ccanalecomcastnet or

Danielle Pratt Dearborn at thedearbornscomcastnet

30 YEARREUNION

Class of 83rsquo

50 YEARREUNION

Class of 63rsquo

The class of 1963 is celebrating 50 years Join us at the Malt Shoppe

HALL OFFAME

BANQUET

7th Annual

CPHS Annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction CeremonyPlease join us in honoring our Athletic Alumni on Saturday August 24th 2013at St Andrews Community Center bull 1601 Mary Dr Pleasant Hill CA 94523

No Host Bar at 500PM Dinner at 630

Catered By Outback Steakhouse Pleasant Hill CA Cost of Event $5000 per person Reservations needed - Must reserve by Aug10th Tickets at door only if seating is available for $7000 Send checks to HOF Falcon Foundation co Barbara Lannum 109 Woodview Ct Martinez CA 94553

TEAMS TO BE HONOREDGymnastics 1968 - 69 - 70

HONOREEMike Huff 1978

ATHLETES TO BE HONOREDDan Stoll 1991 Cross Country and Track

Alison Suto 1988 Tennis-Basketball-SoftballDustin Torrez 1994 Football-BaseballCasey Torrez 1994 Football-Baseball

Contact Jerry Pollard CPHS Hall of Fame Committee E-mail for more info jerrypollardyahoocom bull 916-813-5401

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 31

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ningthroughthesprinklersGoinguptoDinosaurHillbehindmystreetwasalwaysanadventureoffortbuildingandexploring MycousinsandIputplastichorseheadsonthehandlebarsofourbikesinhonorofRoyRogersampDaleEvansWenamedourbikesaftertheirhorsesTrig-gerandButtermilkMybackyardhadalargestoragebuildingwecalledThePon-derosabecausewelovedtheTVshowldquoBonanzardquoandanythingwithawesterntheme WhenIwassevenmybestfriendonthestreetandIwereinseparableSheisthesisterofactorTomHanksWeplayedwithourdogsBarbiedollsandboardgamesanddancedtoAmericanBandstandonTVShemovedawayayearlaterandwelosttouchbutwhenIfoundheronFacebooklastyearwesharedmanyfondmemoriesofourchildhoodsummersNowtherearetwootherlittlegirlsonthestreetwhoareBFFrsquosandplaytogetherallthetime InthiseraofiPhonessocialnet-workingandendlessactivitiesawayfromhomesomethinghasbeenlostButmylivingroomlooksouttowhereweplayedaschildrenandIstillseefathersteach-ingtheirkidstoridebikesBoysandgirlsstillwalktheirdogsandplaysoftballandhopscotchItwarmsmyhearttoknowthatsometime-honoredritualsofgrow-ingupcontinueItrsquoswonderfultorealizethatthekidsonmystreetarestillcon-nectingwitheachotheroutsideinthesunshineandunderthestarrysummernightskySuzie on her horse-head handlebar bike

wwwourcommunityfocuscomPage 32 August 2013

AGameofThronesthefirstbookinGeorgeRRMartinrsquosacclaimedfantasyseriesASongofIceandFireisanengrossingnovelfilledwithpoliticalconspiracymysteryandadventureThestorybe-ginswhenEddardStarkLordofWinterfellisappointedasHandtotheKingcausinghimtomovesouthtoKingrsquosLandingthecapitalcityofWesteroswherethingsareneverastheyseemandwherepeoplewilldoanythingtofurthertheirselfishinterestsInthisatmosphereofdouble-crossingandmanipulationEddardStarkrsquoshonorandgoodintentionsputhimatoddswithmuchofthecityrsquosinhabitantsMeanwhilethemalevolentOthersaremassingbeyondtheWallthatprotectsWesterosfromtheterrorsofthefarnorthandbeyondtheNar-rowSeaDaenerysTargaryendaugh-teroftheoverthrownKingAerysismarriedtotheleaderoftheDothrakiawarlikepeopleaspaymentforanarmyforherbrother ThisnovelisnotasimplevillageboyvsgreatevilfantasybookItisacomplexstorywhereyouareneversurewhotherealvillainisandwhereenemiescanturnintoalliesandviceversaAlongwithitsintricateplotandbelievablecharactersMartinrsquosprose

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AGameofThronescontainscharactersasvariedandrealasourownMartinshowcasesthesecharactersbywritingfromtheperspectiveofonecharacterforeachchapterThisgivesthereadergreaterinsightintothemindofeachmajorcharacterandrevealsthemotiva-tionsbehindeachcharacterrsquosactionsMartinrsquosgeniusliesinhisabilitytomakeussympathizewiththevilestcreatureandtoquestionthemotivesofthemosthonorableknight AGameofThronesreallyisaone-of-a-kindbookbecauseofthemulti-facetedcharactersgreatproseandun-predictabilityofthestorySomeofyoumayhaveseentheHBOseriesbasedonthebooksandtrustmealthoughtheshowisgreatthebooksarebetterandifyoulikeoneyoursquollprobablyliketheother(ForpeoplewhohavealreadyreadASongofIceandFirecheckoutTheWheelofTimeseriesforanothergreatepicfantasyseries) Suggestedforages15andup

to Read or Not to Read By Zane Dundon Senior De La Salle HS

Meet a teen Illusionist Itrsquosunusualtomeetateenagemagi-cianbuttohaveonelivinginyourowncommunityisallthemoremagicalCollegeParkfreshmanJackDuganwhogoesbythestagenameJackAlexanderhadoneofthebiggestshowsofhisca-reerlastmonthattheUn-ScriptedThea-treinSanFranciscoTheFocussatdownwithJackanddiscussedhispenchantforillusionCFWhatattractedyoutomagicJDMagichasalwaysinterestedmebe-causeitissomethingthatamazespeopleanditallowsmetobecreativeandbringasenseofwondertoalmostanybodyAllofasuddenIhadthisskillthatnoneofmyotherfriendshadBecauseofthisIwasabletostandoutanddothingsthatmostotherkidsdonrsquotgettodoCF WhoisldquoJackAlexanderrdquoJDThepersonaIhaveonstagebasi-callyanenlargedversionofmyselfWhilemanymagicianschoosetocreatecharactersonstageothersarejustabig-gerversionofthemselvesIttakesaverylongtimetofindoutwhoyouareasaperformerandIamstilltryingtofigurethatoutformyselfCF AreyoualdquomagicianrdquoorldquoillusionistrdquoJD AnillusionistIllusionistsarestillmagiciansbuttheyareknownforperformingwithbigpropsUsuallymostyoungmagiciansperformsleightofhandmagicorcloseupmagicbutIalwayshadapassionforperformingil-lusionsIstartedperformingillusionsatage11andhavenotlookedbackCFHowdidyoulandtheUn-ScriptedTheatergigJD Iwasontourwithashowcalled

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TheContraCostaHumaneSocietyoffersthesetipsforpreventingheatstrokedehydrationandshallowbreathinginpets1) KeepbowlsofwateraccessiblethroughoutthehouseandyardChoosebowlsthatarenotheatconducivesuchasplastic2)UNDERNOCIRCUMANSTANCESshouldyouleaveyouranimalinacarTemperaturesinsidetakelessthanfiveminutestoreachalethal150degreesormorewhetherornotthewindowsarecracked3)ProvideshelterConsideraninsulateddoghouseorshadystructure4)KeepanimalscalmExerciseinhottemperaturescanelevatetheriskofheatstrokeanddehydration5)ClosehouseblindsdrapesandwindowsFOR DOGSDogscannotcoolthemselvesbysweatingTheirsweatglandsareintheirnoseandonthepadsoftheirfeetandpantingisnotenough1)Setupachildrsquospoolorpurchaseabedthatcontainswateroragel-likematerialthatkeepsitcool2)CheckpavementbeforewalkingdogsIfitrsquostoohotitandcanburnthepadsoftheirfeetConsiderputtingkidrsquosnon-slipsocksontheirfeetandlimitwalkstoearlymorningorcoolereveninghours3)Protectshort-haireddogswithpetsunscreenwhereitcanrsquotbelickedoffandmakesureitissafetoingest4)Dog-coolingproductscanbefoundontheInternetFOR CATSCatsgetwarmestontheirbelliespadsoftheirpawsarmpitsoutsidetheirearsandchins1) CreateacoolandquietretreatandlineitwithaterryclothorcottontowelAcoldpackinsideasockunderthebeddingdamptowelsorafrozenplasticmilkjugworkaswell2)BrushyourcatdailyMattedfurdoesnotallowairflowandcanraiseacatrsquostemperatureSymptomsofheatstrokeanddehydrationincludeagitationpantingheavilyvomitingandstag-geringIfyounoticethesesymptomsorsuspecttroublecontactyourvetrsquosofficeimmediatelyFormoreinformationaboutContraCostaHumaneSocietyvisitwwwcchumaneorgFacebookorcallusat925-279-2247

Keeping Pets Cool

You scream I scream

Lakes amp Beaches

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Coldstone Creamery60CrescentDrPleasantHillserveseverythingfromuniqueicecreamcreationstosmoothiescakesandshakesEnjoyfrozenyogurtHotforCookieandevenSinlessSmoothies

CREAM 2399TelegraphAveBerkeley(CREAMstandsforCookiesRuleEverythingAroundMe)ThespecialtyatthistinyshoplocatedneartheCalcampusis$2icecreamsandwichesmadewithfreshbakedcookiesVeganandglutenfreeitemsalsoavailableACREAMiscomingsoontoNorthMainStreetinWalnutCreek

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Loardrsquos Ice Cream 3080ElCerritoPlazaElCerritoLoardrsquosicecreamparlorshavebeenaBayAreafavoritesincethefirstoneopenedin1950Theyrsquoreasmallchainbutfeelmorelikeamom-and-popstoreTheyserveover40flavorsofrichandcreamyicecreamaswellassorbetsherbetandalsquolitersquoversionoftheiricecream

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tildenrsquos Lake anzaLakeAnzaRoadoffCentralParkDriveBerkeleyisafavoritegetawayItssandybeachisopentothesunandshelteredfromthewindwithlifeguardspostedduringtheswimseasonThereisashallowwadingsectionneartheshoreadeep-waterplayareaandalapswimPicnicgroundsarelocatednearbyThereisabeachaccessfeetotheswimareathathaschangingroomsTheLakeAnzaBeachCafeacutesellsdrinkshotdogsicecreamandthetypicalbeachfare

Del Valle Regional Park 7000DelValleRoadLivermoreDelValleislikealakesideresortonly10milessouthofLivermoreThecenterpieceoftheparkisalake5mileslongwithallkindsofwater-orientedrecreationTheparkofferstwoswimmingbeacheswithlifeguardsondutyduringpostedperiodsThepublicmayrentmotorboatspatioboatspedalboatskayaksandcanoes

shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation area2500StanleyBoul-evardPleasantonAhavenforswimmingandfishingthisloca-tionisonlyamilefromdowntownPleasantonTheswimmingbeachhasabathhouseandrefreshmentstandsandlifeguardsareondutyduringthesummermonthsTroutandcatfishareplantedweeklyandanglerscanalsotryforbluegillandblackbassVisitorsmaylaunchtheirownboatssizelimitis17feetandonlyelectricmotorsareallowedBoatrentalsarealsoavail-able

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Visit wwwebparksorg for more information about the parks

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 35

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Health Care Reform -Is it Delayed

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ActressAngelinaJoliestunnedtheworldwith herdecisiontohaveapreven-tivedoublemastectomyaftertestingpositivefortheBRCA1genemutationForJolieandmanyothersget-tinggenetictestingandtak-ingactionmayoffercontrolandcomfort Howdoyouknowifgenetictest-ingisrightforyou Asamedicalon-cologistspecializinginthetreatmentofbreastcancerItalkaboutBRCAtestingfamilyhistorycancerriskandpreventiveoptionsforbreastandovar-iancancerwithmypatients Itrsquosasim-pleenoughbloodtesttoperformandIstronglyrecommenditbedoneinconjunctionwithgeneticcounseling WereferourpatientstoanexpertinthefieldMargoThelanderMSCGCattheCancerInstituteatJohnMuirHealthShehasamastersingeneticcounselingisboard-certifiedthroughtheAmericanBoardofGe-neticCounselingandislicensedbythestateofCalifornialdquoItisimportantthatpatientsunderstandthepur-poseandgoalsofgeneticcounselingTogetherweexplorethebenefitsofgenetictestingfeelingsaboutposi-tiveandnegativetestresultsandhowtousetheinformationpro-activelyforthemselvesandtheirlovedonesrdquoMargoexplainsldquoEveryonewhomeetswithageneticcounselorendsupwithaclearersenseoftheirrisksandthings

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wwwourcommunityfocuscomPage 38 August 2013

Community announcementsBark For LifeDogloversareinvitedtoldquotakeabiteoutofcancerrdquoatthethirdannualBarkforLifeofPleasantHillThiscancer-fightingfundraiserwillbeheld9am - noon Sat August 3atthePHCityHallgazeboparkDogsareimportantcaregiversformanycancerpatientsandthisisawaytohonorthemwhileraisingmoneyfortheAmericanCancerSocietyAttheBarkpeoplewalktheirdogsonaleasharoundasmalltrackwhilespecialeventsareheldfordogsandtheirmasterswithprizesforthewinningdogsandagoodiebagforeachTheBarkForLifeisanexten-sionofthePeasantHillRelayForLifewhichwasheldonJune1and2Theeventraised$55000anddonationswillbetakenthroughAugust31Tosup-porttheBarkregisteryourdogfor$25andthensolicitdonationsfromyourdog-lovingfamilyandfriendsFormoreinformationandtoregistergotowwwrelayforlifeorgbarkpleasanthillcaOrcall925-944-4898ore-mailtolmasseoyahoocom

Kitty CornerGivecatstheirindependence Thousandsofadultandseniorcatsinourcountyneedhomesyetareoftenforgottenthis

timeofyearduetokittenseasonAdoptanadultorseniorcatandgivethemfreedomandloveKittyCornerat609GregoryLane-aContraCostaHumaneSocietyfreeroamshelterndashholdsnormalhoursSatSunandMonfrom12-3pm(orbyappointmentduringtheweekorafter-hours)ForinformationoragalleryofCCHSrsquoanimalsvisitwwwcchumaneorgorcall925-279-2247

Pleasant Hill Garden Study ClubAugust 6th 630pmatournewlo-cationFaithLutheranSocialHall50WoodsworthLnPleasantHill OpentoallinterestedingardeningGuestsalwayswelcometoprograms

ANNUAL Barbecue at Mangini Farm hosted by Louie Mangini Saturday August 10 4-8pmonPleasantHillRdnearTaylorBlvdBenefittingRodgersRanchWheatBarnRestorationLivemu-sicFoodFunampFriendsEmailrodg-ersranchyahoocomorcallAlomaat825-0506or216-5899Tickets$50per-son$90couple$20child(10-15years)

Downtown Ghost WalksEvery 4th amp 5th Friday through Octo-berA1-12hourguidedwalkingtourthroughHistoricDowntownMartinez

todiscoverthehiddenpastlittleknownhauntingfactsandtalesofdays-gone-byFormoreinfoampticketswwwMainStreet-Martinezorgorcall(925)228-3577

Antiques Collectibles and Vintage ShowSaturday August 3 8am-4pmTheMartinezPeddlersFaireoneofthelargestantiquescollectiblesvintageandartsampcraftshowsintheareaOver150vendorsplus12storesonMainStandFerryStJohnHumphrieswillbeon-handtoappraiseyourcarry-initemfora$5donationtotheMartinezHistoricalSociety

Fridays on the MainEvery Friday thissummerMainStreetisalivewithcolorfulhotrodsclassiccarscustomtrucksmotorcyclesartsampcraftvendorsandlivemusicEnjoymusicfromlocalbandsandDJrsquosthroughoutthesummerEveryFridaythroughAugust306pm-8pmMainStMartinez

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Coach allocco 600 Wins EarlierthisyearwewereremissnottoacknowledgeamilestoneofoneofouroldfriendsDeLaSalleheadvarsitybas-ketballcoachFrankAlloccocelebratedhis600thcareercoachingvictoryonFebruary8ThewincameastheSpartansusedtheirtrademarkdefensetodefeatLivermore64-29 The59-year-oldAlloccoisonlythetwenty-ninthboyrsquosbasketballcoachinCaliforniaprephistorytoreach600victoriesandtheninthfromtheBayAreaOverallhiscareerrecordonthatmagicalnightstoodat600-83(878)inacombined22-yearcareeratDLSandNorthgate(167wins)Congratulationscoachsteve Ward Back on the Diamond SteveWardveryfamiliartotheland-scapeatDiabloValleyCollege(DVC)forovertwodecadeshasannouncedhewillreturntothebaseballdiamondandcoachtheVikingsforanunprecedentedthirdstintin2014Some25yearsagoWardwasfirsthiredasheadbaseballcoachatDVCwhereheledtheteamfor14seasonsIn1995headdedthetitleofathleticdirectortohisresumeIn2000followingsixyearsofperforminginbothrolesheresignedfromcoachingbaseballcollegiatelyandfocusedonhissonrsquostravelteamldquoIamexcitedaboutgettingtofinishmylastfiveyearsatDVCasthebaseballcoachrdquoWardsaid Wardhas30yearsofexperiencecoachingbaseballatJCDivisionIandhighschoollevelsIn2002hewasinductedintotheCaliforniaCommunityCollegeBaseballHallofFameWardrsquosca-reerrecordis382-290-2(568)Histeamshavemadetenstateplayoffappearancesandthe1989clubwontheonlyGoldenGateConferencetitleinschoolhistoryInadditionWardfounded(in2006)andisExecutiveChairmanoftheDVCAthleticHallofFameCardinale Passes JohnCardinale47andaresidentofMartinezpassedawayafteratwo-yearbattlewithstomachcancerinMarchCardinalewasthedirectorofcommuni-cationsandmediarelationsatRacewaySonomasince1998Cardinalewasa

nativeofSanFranciscorsquosNorthBeachandagraduateofSacredHeartHighSchoolTheRacewayhonoredhimbynamingthemediacenterinhismemoryInadditionanimageofCardinalersquosfacewillbeperma-nentlyetchedinaplaquewhichresidesonthetrackrsquoswalloffameCardinalewasakind-heartedmanwhowasafriendtosomanyOurthoughtsandprayersgoouttoCardinalersquoswifeAndreaanddaughtersLaurenandEmmaPygeorge says goodbye HeadathletictrainerandteacherScottPygeorgehasannouncedthatheisleavingAlhambraafterbeingattheschoolfornearlytenyearsandwillbeheadingeasttoworkandteachatPittsburgHighSchoolPygeorgegrewupintheBayAreaandattendedChicoStateandthenwentontopursueagraduatedegreeatOldDominionUniversityinVirginiaWhileatODUScottworkedtheclinicalportionofhistrainingatnearbyNorfolkStateUniversityDeMers Earns several Elite Honors BaseballstarJoeDeMerswhojustcompletedhissophomoreyearatCollegeParkwasselectedasaFirst-TeamAll-AmericanchoicetotheLouisvilleSluggerBatCompanyrsquos2013nationalprepteamAtthesametimeDeMerswasalsonamedtheCal-HiSportsstatesophomoreldquoPlayeroftheYearrdquoandtheDVALrsquosCo-MostValuablePlayer Thetalentedshortstopandpitcherwasaperfect10-0inelevengamesstartedthispastseasonwitha100ERAhad5completegames(2shutouts)and63strikeouts(Just2walks)Attheplatehehadanimpressive373battingaveragewith2homerunsand25RBIs In2012DeMersalsohadasensa-tionalseasonandwasleagueMostValu-ablePitcherasafreshmanOverallinhisFalconcareerhenowboastsapitchingrecordof19-2witha101ERAThe6-2230-pounderwhohashit95miles-per-hourontheradargunhasreportedlygivenaverbalcommitmenttotheUniver-sityofWashingtonDavis Leaves Hawaii FormerAlhambrafootballstarTrevorDavishasrequestedandbeengranted

areleasefromhisscholarshipfromtheUniversityofHawaiiDaviswhoplayedtwoseasonsfortheWarriorshasnotin-dentifiedanewschoolasofyetalthoughreportshavesurfacedthatWisconsinTexasTechTexasStateandCalhaveshowninterestDavishauled-in17recep-tionslastseasonfor235yardsandscoredtwotouchdownsOverallhenabbed45catchesandfivetouchdownsin15careergamesforHawaiiRaciti Back on Line for spartans CollegefootballfanscanexpecttoseealotoflocalboyTravisRacitithisyearontelevisionandinprintThe6-8306poundnosetacklefromCollegeParkenjoyedanexcellent2012seasonalongwithbeingakeyelementinhelpingSanJoseState(SJSU)tofootballresurgenceTheSpar-tansenjoyedan11-2overallrecord(5-1inWesternAthleticConference)lastseasonInadditionSJSUwasthe2012MilitaryBowlchampionswiththeir29-20victoryoverBowlingGreeninWashingtonDC The2103seasonseesSJSUmovingtotheMountainWestConference(MWC)wherethecompetitionwillagainbefor-midableRacitiaruggedjuniorhasbeenselectedasaconsensus2013pre-seasonFirst-TeamAll-MWCdefensivelinemenbyamultitudeofpublicationsRacitihasalsobeennotedbymanyasoneofthetopfiveplayerstowatchforfirst-yearcoachRonCaragherrsquossquadHeisoneofsixreturningstartersondefenseIn2012Racitinotched42tackles(12forloss)and85sacks In2011RacitiwastheWACrsquosDefen-siveFreshmanoftheYearAtCollegeParkin2009RacitiwasaSecond-TeamCal-HiSportscomAll-StatepickandChroni-cleAll-MetroselectionandtheCo-MostValuablePlayeroftheDFAL TheSpartansopentheirseasononThursdayAugust29astheyhostSacra-mentoStateandtraveltoPaloAltothefollowingweektofacetraditionalrivalStanfordRacitiwillbejoinedbyMartinezresidentandAlhambragradJaredLeafatransferfromHawaiiFloethe Promoted JakeFloetheagraduateofAcalaneshasbeenpromotedtoDouble-AMont-gomeryoftheSouthernLeagueThe

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InlateJunetheMartinezRedSoxMajorGirlssoftballteamtookonPinoleHerculesfortheLittleLeagueDistrict4TournamentofChampionsofContraCostaCountytitleThegamewashostedbyClaytonValleyLittleLeagueandplayedatClaytonValleyCharterHighSchool AsthevisitingteamMartinezwastednotimeastheystruckinthefirstinningwhenBriannaWatersledoffthegamewithawalkAfterabasehitbuntbyKarennaRossellimovedhertothirdHannaRuval-cabahitasacrificeflytoscoreWatersfora1-0lead DericaBoydwasthestartingpitcherforMartinezshuttingdownthefirsttwobatterswithstrikeoutstostartAfterissu-ingawalkMartinezrsquoscatcherLaurenKinggunnedtherunnertoendanythreat InthesecondMartineztackedontwomorerunssetupbyahitfromMarissaMooreandanerroronadroppedthirdstrikethatallowedMimiVotoreachfirstbasesafelyVoandMooreputthemselvesinscoringpositiononadoublestealandSadieJamesstrokedahittobringMoorehomeTheyscoredanotherRedSoxrunwhenJamesgotintoapickleallowingVotoscoreeasilyfora3-0leadBoydagainshutdownPinoleHerculesbystriking-outtheside InthethirdMartinezscoredtwomoreasRuvalcabastrokedahomerunandKingliftedasacrificeflymakingita5-0gameInthebottomoftheinningPinole

HerculesstruckbackscoringtworunsaftergettingahitandwalkwithtwooutsBoydfinallygotthethirdoutwithamuchneededldquoKrdquo ThefourthinningwentquicklyforbothsidesbutinthefifthBoydissuedablastoffherbatdrivingtheballdeeptotherightcenter210rsquosignforahomerunInthebottomoftheframetheRedSoxshutdownPinoleHerculeswithaneasy1-2-3inning InthesixththewheelsfelloffthePinoleHerculeswagonwhentheyallowedsixrunstoscorewithtwooutsHitsandwalksweretheirworstenemiesallowingMartineztobataroundfora12-2lead Martinezusedtheirsuperiorpitch-ingandsoliddefensetosecurethevictoryBoydhadastellargameallowingjusttwohitszeroearnedrunsandtwowalksandtheynotched12strikeouts BehindtheirincrediblemanagerPhilRainesandcoachesRichKingandSteveMooretheMartinezRedSoxisthefirstteaminthehistoryoftheMartinezLittleLeagueMajorGirlstogoundefeatedallseasontowinthechampionshipDowntwoplayersduetoinjuries-AleijaLewisrsquolegandJuliaParksrsquobrokenthumb-theyovercameadversitygelledasateamandplayedlikesisterstowinitall TheteamstayedtogethertoplayintheAll-StarsrepresentingMartinezandislookingforatriptotheLittleLeagueWorldSerieslaterthissummer

The Pleasant Hill Blue 8U Boys team battled the heat as well as some serious com-petition to finish in 2nd place at the All World Baseball Fire Cracker 400 Tournament on June 28-30 in Martinez The Blue team finished pool play with a 3-0-1 record good for the 2 seed in the Semi Finals There they beat The Belmont Blasters 3-2 on a walk off triple in the bottom of the 6th inning Our boys finally fell to The Delta Dawgs in the championship game The team picked up their second consecutive 2nd place finish in the Fremont 4th of July Tournament Our boys used some hot hitting superb defense and clutch pitch-ing to advance to the championship game with a 3-1 record There they met the un-beaten host team from Fremont The championship game was a real nail biter with Fremont coming out on top 5-4 Great job guys

Top Logan Wortman Hunter Rosa Caden Barger Luke Brooks Jake Davis Nate Hufford Bottom Peter De Wit Sami Hieta Danny Woelfel Jeremy Cressio Robert Aivazian and Garrett Mooar Photo by Mike Cressio

L to R Karenna Rosselli Nicole Nelson Hanna Ruvalcaba Sienna Dobson Brianna Waters Lauren King Julia Parks Sadie James Aleija Lewis Marissa Moore Mimi Vo and Derica Boyd

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sidhu Drafted by tampa By Chuck Nan

SonomaStateUniversity(SSU)seniorpitcherHarmenSidhuwhosetaprogramandCaliforniaCollegiateAthleticAssociation(CCAA)recordforthebestsingle-seasonearnedrunaverage(ERA)andledthenationinthatsamecategorywasnamedtherecipientofthe2013TinoMartinezAwardwhichispresentedeachyeartothemostoutstandingplayerinNCAADivisionIIbaseball SidhuisfromMartinezandattendedCollegeParkgraduatingin2008 EquivalenttofootballrsquosHeismanTrophytheprestigiousawardisnamedaftertheformerUniversityofTampaUSOlympianandMajorLeagueBaseballAll-StarTinoMartinezTinohimselfmadethecalltoSidhutopersonallycongratulatehimonwinningtheaward In13startsthisseasonSidhuwas10-1witha098ERAwith93strikeoutsin8223inningsHeallowedjust47hitsand9earnedrunsHisERAwastopsinDivisionIIandisthefirsttimeinthestoriedhistoryofSonomaStatebaseball--andtheCCAA--thatastartingpitcherhasrecordedanERAunder100MostimpressivelySidhugave-upjustfiveextrabasehits(nohomeruns)to323battershefaced Theright-handerendedhistwo-yearstintwithSSUbybreakingtheall-timerecordforlowestcareerERA(156)andlowestopponentbattingaverage(186)

Hecompileda17-2recordin25careerappearances(allstarts)In150totalinningsheallowedjust99hitsand26earnedrunswhilestriking-out161(4thall-timeforSSU) AftertheseasonSidhuwasselectedasaFirst-TeamperformerbytheCCAAand

WestRegionHealsoearnedFirst-TeamAll-AmericahonorsfromtheAmericanBaseballCoachesAssociationandtheNa-tionalCollegiateBaseballWritersAssocia-tion InadditiontohisstellarplaySidhuwasoutstandingintheclassroomaswellpostinga354GPAincommunicationsHewasnamedtothe2013DivisionIIAca-demicAll-Districtteam SonomaStatefinishedthirdintheDivisionIIWestRegionandwrapped-up2013withanoverallrecordof36-22TheSeawolvesplacedfourthinCCAAwitha24-16record SidhuspenthisfirsttwoyearsatDia-bloValleyCollegePriortothatheearnedThird-TeamAll-DVALhonorsafterhisseniorseasonatCollegeParkTheFalconsalsomadeanimpressiverunthatseasontoclaimtheNCS3A-EastBaycrownwithSidhuwinningthreeofthefourgamesenroute SidhugotsomemoregreatnewsinearlyJunewhenhewasa20th-rounddraftpick(608thoverall)oftheTampaBayRays

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ourcontinuedexistenceonEarth ForinstancenearlyhalfofwoodharvestedisforpaperThemyriadben-efitsoftreesincludeprovidingoxygenstoringcarbonemittedfromourcarsandofferingahomeforavarietyoflivingthingsTwentyfivepercentoflandfillsareestimatedtobepaperyetitissoeasilyrecycled DidyouknowplasticcomesfromoilTenpercentofouroilconsumptionisfortheplasticthatseemstobeeve-rywhereThereisanareaintheoceanknownastheGreatPacificGarbagePatchthatisprimarilycomprisedofplasticThisplasticbreaksdownintosmallerandsmallerparticlesentersthefoodchainandifyoursquoreaseafoodlovereventuallygoesintoyourbody Mineralsusedtocreatemetalcon-tainersandtheinnardsofelectronicslikecellphonesmustbeminedresult-inginwaterpollutionandhumanitariancrisesinplacesliketheCongo Sothinktwiceaboutwhatyou

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Dallimontirsquos Restaurant

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bull A Family Tradition Since 1982 bull Open for Lunch amp Dinnerbull Reservations amp Take Out Available bull Small Banquets Welcome

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83 Tamsen Donner Blues Band bull 810 Private Practice817 Lumberyard bull 824 Kick the Mule bull 831 The Famous Three-O

August 1 Chris Cain Band Armandos 707 Marina Vista Martinez 8pm

August 3 Danrsquos Bar 1524 Civic Drive Walnut Creek 10pm

August 4 Dave Martinrsquos House Party Pleasant Hill Summer Concert by the Lake 6pm

August 17 Caroompas Room Armandos 707 Marina Vista Martinez 8pm

August 18 Cover2Cover Pleasant Hill Summer Concert by the Lake 6pm

August 24 El Desayuno Armandos 707 Marina Vista Martinez 8pm

August 29 Sin Silver Roccorsquos Pizzeria 2909 Ygnacio Valley Road Walnut Creek 8pm

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Visit wwwpleasanthillconcertscom for all concert information Sponsored by Pleasant Hill Civic Action Commission

Series Sponsors

City ofPleasant Hill

ConcertSponsors

Casey Strand

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FOOD amp Funevery concert

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On the lawn by the lake at Pleasant Hill City Hall Gregory Ln amp Cleaveland Rd

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Aug 4 Kinderrsquos BBQ

Aug 18 Kinders BBQ

Sep 1 Taqueria Los Gallos

The following restaurantsare scheduled to sell food

Thanks for joining us for allthe concerts this summer

Ice cream and shaved ice available

for purchase at all concerts

Aug 4Dave Martin House Party

FunkRampBDanceClassic RockAug 18Cover2CoverHigh Energy Dance Music

Jul 7 Aug 4 Sep 1 Aug 18 Aug 18 Aug 18

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Community Service DayPleasant Hillrsquos 9th ANNUAL

Organized by Pleasant Hill Civic Action Commission

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City of

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Saturday 730am September 28 2013

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tHE gaRDEN

InancienttimesAugustwasknownasWeodMonathwhichalsomeansweedmonthwhengrowthcrescendoswithlushplantsofallkindsandpeaksalongwithasmanyvarietiesofweedsasCarterhaspillsKnownasthehottestmonthoftheyearAugustistraditionallythebiggestvacationmonthtooAnoldEnglishsayingisldquoIfthefirstweekofAugustbewarmthewinterwillbewhiteandlongrdquo AugustisalsoWaterQualityMonthbutmoreimportantlyAu-gustishellipdrumrollhellipNationalGoatCheeseMonthLeadingintooneofthemonthrsquoslargestcropndashtomatoesTomatoescanastoundapersononmanylevelsAftermanymurmur-ousconversationsbetweenbeesandplantsgardenersshouldhaveanabun-danceofpollinatedflowersproducinghugecropsofloomingmulti-coloredfruitsThickslicesofsaidtomatoespairswimminglywellwithgoatcheese

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tomatoes Basil and Fruit Oh MyBy Lesley Stiles

Corn Fritters

Sweet and Sour Tomatoes

Mix flour baking powder and salt in a bowl Make a well in the center and put eggs oil and milk in center Whisk together and add corn and herbs Put enough oil in a frying pan to grease well Fry the fritters a few at a time until golden on each side

Put tomatoes green onions and cilantro in a bowl and set aside Heat olive oil in a sauce pan Add cinnamon and cumin and heat until bubbly about 2 minutes Slowly add honey and rice vinegar Cook for 3 more minutes or until a little thick and gooey Pour mixture over tomatoes cilantro and green onions Season with salt and let sit for about 5 minutes before using

1frac12 cups flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon soda1 teaspoon kosher salt2 large eggs

frac34 cup milk3 tablespoons olive oil2 cups fresh corn kernels2 tablespoons each chopped parsley and chopped basil

2 pounds of assorted heirloom tomatoes seeded and cut into chunks1 bunch green onions sliced thin2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro2 tablespoons of honey

frac14 cup of seasoned rice vinegar1 tablespoon of olive oil1 teaspoon of kosher salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Ingredients

Ingredients

Directions

Directions

OrganicGardeneveryyearStudentslovehowsweettheyareandveryfewmakeitpastthepickinrsquoForthosethatdomakeitinsideconjureupabeauti-fulsaladusingSunGoldscutinhalffreshcorncutoffthecobbabyaru-gulafreshcrunchychoppedcucumberandcrumbledfetaDrizzleexcellentoliveoilsqueezelemonjuicecrackseasaltandmixgentlyItrsquosthesaladyouwillliveonfortherestofthesummer StonefruitsswollenbysunarepeakingthismonthaswellandareburstingwithnaturalsugarsSliceontoapieceofpuffpastryandeggwashthedoughPullituparoundthefruitsprinklewithadashofrawsug-arandbakeat400untilthepastryisbrownandthejuicesarebubblingEatthisfreeformtarthotwithmeltingva-nillabeanicecreamandcreatealus-cioussaucearoundyourplate(tobelickeduplaterwhenonlylovedonesarepresent)

MercuryhasbeenabithighbutitisthoseeveningsweliveforwhenthesungivesupthefightandthegentlesummerbreezeoffthebayrollsintoourlittlevalleymakingitoneofthefinestplacesonearthtocallhomeGetoutonthetrailsearlyandhydratelotsMangia CornFritterswithSweetandSourtomatoesisthemostpopularitemIprepareforfolksallsummerlonghandsdownAlittlebitofworkbutitwillguaranteeyouaspotatanypartyalotofsuitorsandevenseveralpropos-alsofmarriage LesleyStilesisagraduateoftheCaliforniaCulinaryAcademysus-tainablecatererandschoolgardeneducator ContactLesleyatlesleystilescomcastnetwwwlesleystilesblog-spotcomandvisithernewwebsitewwwlesleystilesfoodscom

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Pleasant Hill senior activities

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81 - Fit For Life Senior Aerobics 9-10amTuesThursEnergy-inspiringmusictostartyourdayoffrightlowimpacteasydancemovesforagoodcardiowork-outYoursquollhavelotsoffunwhileyouareburningcaloriesMuscleconditioningandstretchingarepartoftheprogramAppropriateforalllevelsInstructorTariNicholson8classes$35$30(member)or8-classpunchcard$40Noclasson8688

813 - So You Want to Write a Book 2pmApanelofblockbusterlocalauthorswilldiscusstheirwritingandpublishingexperiencesQampAsessionfollowsTheau-thorswillbeBarbaraBentley(A Dance with the Devil A True Story of Marriage to a Psychopath)JonCory (A Plague of Scoundrels)AlfredJGarrette(The Saint of Florenville A Love Story)andJudithMarshall (Husbands May Come amp Go but Friends are Forever)FreePHSCChateauHall

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830 - Just the Facts Regarding Skin Cancer 1pmThoroughskincancerpresen-tationincludesadviceonpreventionearlydetectionamptreatmentoptionsThiseducationaltalkwillhighlighttheABCDErsquosofskincancerbasalcellsquamouscellandmelanomaRefreshmentsampsunscreenprovidedPresenterShannyBaughmanMDSponsoredbyCASkinampMelanomaCenterDiabloValleyOn-cologyandHospiceoftheEastBayCalltoreserveyourspotFreeforallages

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82 - CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) 10am- 1230pm Donrsquot be ScaredhellipBe PreparedWeareofferingafree2-hourpersonalemergencypreparednessclasspresentedbytheCERTteamLearnhowtobereadywhenamajordisasterstrikesTopicscoveredwillincludewhatbasicneces-sarysuppliesandequipmentyoushouldhaveandwhatplansyoushouldmaketoensureyouarereadytomeetthischallengingtimeCalltoregister(925)370-8770EveryoneiswelcomeNoteTherewillbeafreedrawing(emergencypreparationkitvaluedat$100)forthosewhoattendthisim-portantandinformativeseminarDrawingwillbeheldaftertheseminaryoumustbepresenttowin

811 - Pancake Breakfast 8-1100amThisdeliciousbreakfastincludespan-cakesortoastsausageeggs(howyoulikethem)orangejuiceandcoffeeEveryoneiswelcomeCostis$350foradultsand$2forchildren10yearsandunderHandmadecraftsperfectforgiftswillbeonsaleduringthebreakfast

Coming soonhellipcall the center for more informationbullCatchYourself-MaintainYourIndependenceFridaysSeptember6ndash272013bullCoroDrsquoAmiciConcertSundaySeptember152013bullVagabondPlayerspresentldquoWagonWheelsrdquoFridaySeptember272013

Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu in October AretheGalaacutepagosIslandsandMachuPicchuonyourbucketlistJointheMartinezSeniorCenterforthetripofalifetimetoEcuadorGalapagosIslandsandPeruTripDatesOctober1-122013TourHighlights5Day4NightGalapagosIslandsCruiseaboardtheLegendExploretheSacredValleyoftheIncasstayovernightinMachuPicchuandtourCuzcoandthenearbyruinsLandandCruisePack-ageTourIncludesAllmealstransfersandexcursionsonboardcruiseroundtriptrainticketsonVistadomeTrainalltransfersandsightseeingasoutlinedintheitineraryairporttransferstoSanFranciscoAirportairfarefromSFOtoGuayaquilreturningfromLimatoSFOallinternalflightsCost$7794perpersondoubleoccupancyCallthecenterat(925)370-8770foradetaileditineraryTherearejustafewspacesleftifyouwouldliketogocalltoday

Help a Child to Read

Community service Day

Helpachildlearntoreadbyvolunteer-ingforthePleasantHillEducationInitiative(PHEI)ReadingReadiness programbegin-ningthisfall The ReadingReadiness programwilltargetstudentsingradesK-2ateachele-mentaryschoolinPleasantHill Volunteerswillbematchedwithyoungreadersandwillworkone-on-onewithstudentsunderateacherrsquosguidancetoimprovetheirread-ingskillsandgivethemtheconfidencetheyneedtothriveintheclassroomThereisnopreviousexperiencenecessarytovolunteer

justacommitmentofonehouraweektomakeadifference VolunteerswillneedtobefingerprintedandTBtested ThePHEIisalsointerestedinpartner-ingwithbusinessesandcivicandreligiousgroupsthatarewillingtocreateReadingReadinessteamstohelpoutintheclass-room ForadditionalinformationortohelpoutwiththisprogrampleasegotothePHEIrsquoswebpageandclickonldquoSignupasaVolunteerNowrdquo httpwwwcipleasant-hillcausphei

Volunteerandprojectregistrationisnowopenforthe9thannualCommunityServiceDayonSaturdaySeptember28thChurchesschoolsneighborhoodsbusinessesfindaprojectandregisteritonthecitywebsiteatwwwpleasant-hillnetCSD Senior Residents ndash Do you need help at home with yard workTheSeniorCenterandPHCivicActionCommissionareexploringthepossibilityofas-sistingseniorsattheirresidenceswhoareinneedofyardworkandotheroutdoorchoresIfyouareinterestedinreceivingassistancefromCommunityServiceDayvolunteersorhaveanyquestionsaboutthisprojectpleasecallDanaat798-8788oremailheratdkriderpleasanthillreccom FormoreinformationcontactMartinNelisatmneliscipleasant-hillcausorcall(925)671-5229

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 29

Recreation and Park updatesMake a Difference BerecognizedinourcommunitywithyourgeneroussupportofournewSeniorCenterTeenCenterCommuni-tyCenterandPleasantOaksParkHelpusmeetourgoaltocompletethefinaltouchesforallfourofournewPleasantHillRecreationvenuesWestillneedfurniturefixturesandequipmentWall Dedication ($500+) Withyourgenerousdonationyourdesignatednamewillbeetchedonabeautifulclearslatewithinthecapitalcampaigndedicationwallslocatedin

thePleasantHillSeniorCenterTeenCenterandCommunityCenterCon-tactourofficetosecureyourspecialplaceRoom Dedication Opportuni-ties ($5000+) HonorandrecognizeyourfamilyalovedoneabusinessororganizationformanyyearstocomebynamingaroominoneormoreofournewPleasantHillRecreationcentersSpecialsignagewillcommemorateyourgenerouscontribu-tionandyourexceptionalcommitmenttoourcommunityContactouroffice

todiscussroom-namingopportunitiesavailableineachcenteradditional Donation Opportu-nities OpportunitiessuchasdesignateddonationspledgesandbequestsarealsowelcomecontributionsAnydonationover$500willberecognizedwithyournameonourdedicationwallslocatedinallthreebuildingsTogetyournamededicationetchedinrecognitionthisyearthedeadlineisOctober102013Formoreinformationonthebondproj-ectsanddonationopportunitiesvisitwwwpleasanthillreccomCome Play With us this Fall ThePleasantHillRecreationampParkDistrictrsquosFallSpotlightisheadedtomailboxesonAugust15Checkoutallnewclassesactivitiesandeventsgoing

onthisfallinPleasantHillFromtod-dlerstoteenstoseniorstheSpotlightisyourguidetofunthisfallRegisterearlyforclassesandactivitiesearlytosecureyourspotFormoreinformationoneverythingPHRPDhastooffervisitwwwpleasanthillreccomteen Center Open HouseAugust 21 from 230pm to 5pm InterestedintheTeenCenterbutnotsurewhatithastoofferComecheckitoutMeetthestaffcheckoutthegamesandactivitiesseeclassdem-onstrationsandenterourprizedrawingSign-upsforclassesandactivitieswillalsobeavailableThenewTeenCenterislocatedinthePleasantHillParkat147GregoryLaneFormoreinforma-tiononthiseventcall(925)691-5645orvisitwwwphteenscenecom

PaID aDVERtORIaL

Teen council members from left to right Meredith Fore Allie Naccara Emily Adamson and Maddie Shultz

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FALCON FOUNDATION

College Parkrsquos Class of 1963 Reunion

Join Us At the Malt Shoppe

Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17 600 to 1000

Catered by Outback Steakhouse

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Join us for dinner catered by Outback Steakhouse at the Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17th from 6pm ndash 10pm

Music of the Doo Wop Bands of the 50rsquos and 60rsquosAfter party will be at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center from 10pm - 1am

Sunday Picnic at the Martinez Waterfront from 11am - 3pmFor more information please contact Jerry Pollard

3129 Sonoma Valley Drive Fairfield Ca 945349168135401 bull jerrypollardyahoocom

The class of 1983 is celebrating 30 years and we want to celebrate with the classes of 1982 amp 1984

Join us for a catered picnic at Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek Bring your family Sunday September 29th from 1100 am ndash 600 pm

For more information and to RSVP contact Corrin Grube Canale at ccanalecomcastnet or

Danielle Pratt Dearborn at thedearbornscomcastnet

30 YEARREUNION

Class of 83rsquo

50 YEARREUNION

Class of 63rsquo

The class of 1963 is celebrating 50 years Join us at the Malt Shoppe

HALL OFFAME

BANQUET

7th Annual

CPHS Annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction CeremonyPlease join us in honoring our Athletic Alumni on Saturday August 24th 2013at St Andrews Community Center bull 1601 Mary Dr Pleasant Hill CA 94523

No Host Bar at 500PM Dinner at 630

Catered By Outback Steakhouse Pleasant Hill CA Cost of Event $5000 per person Reservations needed - Must reserve by Aug10th Tickets at door only if seating is available for $7000 Send checks to HOF Falcon Foundation co Barbara Lannum 109 Woodview Ct Martinez CA 94553

TEAMS TO BE HONOREDGymnastics 1968 - 69 - 70

HONOREEMike Huff 1978

ATHLETES TO BE HONOREDDan Stoll 1991 Cross Country and Track

Alison Suto 1988 Tennis-Basketball-SoftballDustin Torrez 1994 Football-BaseballCasey Torrez 1994 Football-Baseball

Contact Jerry Pollard CPHS Hall of Fame Committee E-mail for more info jerrypollardyahoocom bull 916-813-5401

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 31

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Itrsquosjustafewdaysafterthe4thofJulyinPleasantHillandthemarksarestillfreshinthemiddleofthestreetwheretwobestfriendsandtheirdadshadsetoffsomeldquoPiccoloPeterdquoandoth-erharmlesssparklynoisyfireworksWatchingthemfromthestreetthatnightIsmiledattheirsimplejoyandlaughterItbroughtmebacktoanotherJulywhenItoowasalittlegirlgrowinguponthisstreetattheendofthecourtIlivehereagaininmyageofmiddle-essenceinthesamehousewhereIgrewup InfrontofmyhouseattheendofthecourtwastheplacewherealltheneighborkidsplayedsoftballcowboysandIndianstagandhopscotchandwhereourdadstaughtushowtoridebikesWestayedoutuntillateonhotsummernightsplayingtetherballorrun-

ningthroughthesprinklersGoinguptoDinosaurHillbehindmystreetwasalwaysanadventureoffortbuildingandexploring MycousinsandIputplastichorseheadsonthehandlebarsofourbikesinhonorofRoyRogersampDaleEvansWenamedourbikesaftertheirhorsesTrig-gerandButtermilkMybackyardhadalargestoragebuildingwecalledThePon-derosabecausewelovedtheTVshowldquoBonanzardquoandanythingwithawesterntheme WhenIwassevenmybestfriendonthestreetandIwereinseparableSheisthesisterofactorTomHanksWeplayedwithourdogsBarbiedollsandboardgamesanddancedtoAmericanBandstandonTVShemovedawayayearlaterandwelosttouchbutwhenIfoundheronFacebooklastyearwesharedmanyfondmemoriesofourchildhoodsummersNowtherearetwootherlittlegirlsonthestreetwhoareBFFrsquosandplaytogetherallthetime InthiseraofiPhonessocialnet-workingandendlessactivitiesawayfromhomesomethinghasbeenlostButmylivingroomlooksouttowhereweplayedaschildrenandIstillseefathersteach-ingtheirkidstoridebikesBoysandgirlsstillwalktheirdogsandplaysoftballandhopscotchItwarmsmyhearttoknowthatsometime-honoredritualsofgrow-ingupcontinueItrsquoswonderfultorealizethatthekidsonmystreetarestillcon-nectingwitheachotheroutsideinthesunshineandunderthestarrysummernightskySuzie on her horse-head handlebar bike

wwwourcommunityfocuscomPage 32 August 2013

AGameofThronesthefirstbookinGeorgeRRMartinrsquosacclaimedfantasyseriesASongofIceandFireisanengrossingnovelfilledwithpoliticalconspiracymysteryandadventureThestorybe-ginswhenEddardStarkLordofWinterfellisappointedasHandtotheKingcausinghimtomovesouthtoKingrsquosLandingthecapitalcityofWesteroswherethingsareneverastheyseemandwherepeoplewilldoanythingtofurthertheirselfishinterestsInthisatmosphereofdouble-crossingandmanipulationEddardStarkrsquoshonorandgoodintentionsputhimatoddswithmuchofthecityrsquosinhabitantsMeanwhilethemalevolentOthersaremassingbeyondtheWallthatprotectsWesterosfromtheterrorsofthefarnorthandbeyondtheNar-rowSeaDaenerysTargaryendaugh-teroftheoverthrownKingAerysismarriedtotheleaderoftheDothrakiawarlikepeopleaspaymentforanarmyforherbrother ThisnovelisnotasimplevillageboyvsgreatevilfantasybookItisacomplexstorywhereyouareneversurewhotherealvillainisandwhereenemiescanturnintoalliesandviceversaAlongwithitsintricateplotandbelievablecharactersMartinrsquosprose

isoneofthebookrsquosbiggeststrengthsasitisveryeffec-tiveatconveyingtensionandmakingyoufeellikeyoursquoreinthemiddleoftheactionCourtdealingsandroyalpoliticsareasexcitingasadeadlybattle(ofwhichtherearenumer-ous)Inadditiontheworldof

AGameofThronescontainscharactersasvariedandrealasourownMartinshowcasesthesecharactersbywritingfromtheperspectiveofonecharacterforeachchapterThisgivesthereadergreaterinsightintothemindofeachmajorcharacterandrevealsthemotiva-tionsbehindeachcharacterrsquosactionsMartinrsquosgeniusliesinhisabilitytomakeussympathizewiththevilestcreatureandtoquestionthemotivesofthemosthonorableknight AGameofThronesreallyisaone-of-a-kindbookbecauseofthemulti-facetedcharactersgreatproseandun-predictabilityofthestorySomeofyoumayhaveseentheHBOseriesbasedonthebooksandtrustmealthoughtheshowisgreatthebooksarebetterandifyoulikeoneyoursquollprobablyliketheother(ForpeoplewhohavealreadyreadASongofIceandFirecheckoutTheWheelofTimeseriesforanothergreatepicfantasyseries) Suggestedforages15andup

to Read or Not to Read By Zane Dundon Senior De La Salle HS

Meet a teen Illusionist Itrsquosunusualtomeetateenagemagi-cianbuttohaveonelivinginyourowncommunityisallthemoremagicalCollegeParkfreshmanJackDuganwhogoesbythestagenameJackAlexanderhadoneofthebiggestshowsofhisca-reerlastmonthattheUn-ScriptedThea-treinSanFranciscoTheFocussatdownwithJackanddiscussedhispenchantforillusionCFWhatattractedyoutomagicJDMagichasalwaysinterestedmebe-causeitissomethingthatamazespeopleanditallowsmetobecreativeandbringasenseofwondertoalmostanybodyAllofasuddenIhadthisskillthatnoneofmyotherfriendshadBecauseofthisIwasabletostandoutanddothingsthatmostotherkidsdonrsquotgettodoCF WhoisldquoJackAlexanderrdquoJDThepersonaIhaveonstagebasi-callyanenlargedversionofmyselfWhilemanymagicianschoosetocreatecharactersonstageothersarejustabig-gerversionofthemselvesIttakesaverylongtimetofindoutwhoyouareasaperformerandIamstilltryingtofigurethatoutformyselfCF AreyoualdquomagicianrdquoorldquoillusionistrdquoJD AnillusionistIllusionistsarestillmagiciansbuttheyareknownforperformingwithbigpropsUsuallymostyoungmagiciansperformsleightofhandmagicorcloseupmagicbutIalwayshadapassionforperformingil-lusionsIstartedperformingillusionsatage11andhavenotlookedbackCFHowdidyoulandtheUn-ScriptedTheatergigJD Iwasontourwithashowcalled

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How Often should I Change my Oil

By the Haginrsquos Staff

Muir Heritage gala

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theymayormaynotchecktheoillevelbeforeperformingtheoilchangeAtHaginrsquosautomotivewechecktheoillevelbeforeandafterperformingev-eryoilchangeIfyouroilislowbeforewestartyouroilchangewewillmakeanoteofitonyourrepairorderandrecommendmonitoringoilconsump-tionAlsowebelieveinperformingapreventativemaintenanceinspectionevery3monthsTheCarCareCouncilstillrecommendschangingtheoilandfilterevery3000milesformaximumenginelifeTheCarCareCouncilalsorecommendsperformingamulti-pointinspectionevery3monthsor3000miles FormoreinformationontheCarCareCouncilvehiclemaintenanceguidevisittheirwebsitehttpwwwnxtbookcomnxtbooksmercurycar-careguide

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openspacethroughoutContraCostaCountyWithpublicsupporttheLandTrusthaspermanentlyprotectedthou-sandsofacresAlongwithsavinglandweprovidemulti-usehikingtrailsforpublicrecreationonsuchpropertiesasFernandezRanchAcalanesRidgeSkyDutraampGustinRanchThesenaturalareasserveasahometoendangeredwildlifefacilitatehealthywatershedsandareusedbythecommunityasasourceofexerciseandescapefromthehustleandbustleofcityandsuburbanlife DespitethesuccessoftheMuirHeritageLandTrustthereisstillalongroadaheadWillyousupportusinpro-tectingourlocalwildlandsIfsojoinusatourupcomingannualgalaTheFreshAireAffairetoshowsupportforyourland Purchaseyourticketstodayorbe-comeasponsorbycalling(925)228-5640orgoingonlineatwwwmuirher-itagelandtrustorgfreshaireaffairehtm

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TheContraCostaHumaneSocietyoffersthesetipsforpreventingheatstrokedehydrationandshallowbreathinginpets1) KeepbowlsofwateraccessiblethroughoutthehouseandyardChoosebowlsthatarenotheatconducivesuchasplastic2)UNDERNOCIRCUMANSTANCESshouldyouleaveyouranimalinacarTemperaturesinsidetakelessthanfiveminutestoreachalethal150degreesormorewhetherornotthewindowsarecracked3)ProvideshelterConsideraninsulateddoghouseorshadystructure4)KeepanimalscalmExerciseinhottemperaturescanelevatetheriskofheatstrokeanddehydration5)ClosehouseblindsdrapesandwindowsFOR DOGSDogscannotcoolthemselvesbysweatingTheirsweatglandsareintheirnoseandonthepadsoftheirfeetandpantingisnotenough1)Setupachildrsquospoolorpurchaseabedthatcontainswateroragel-likematerialthatkeepsitcool2)CheckpavementbeforewalkingdogsIfitrsquostoohotitandcanburnthepadsoftheirfeetConsiderputtingkidrsquosnon-slipsocksontheirfeetandlimitwalkstoearlymorningorcoolereveninghours3)Protectshort-haireddogswithpetsunscreenwhereitcanrsquotbelickedoffandmakesureitissafetoingest4)Dog-coolingproductscanbefoundontheInternetFOR CATSCatsgetwarmestontheirbelliespadsoftheirpawsarmpitsoutsidetheirearsandchins1) CreateacoolandquietretreatandlineitwithaterryclothorcottontowelAcoldpackinsideasockunderthebeddingdamptowelsorafrozenplasticmilkjugworkaswell2)BrushyourcatdailyMattedfurdoesnotallowairflowandcanraiseacatrsquostemperatureSymptomsofheatstrokeanddehydrationincludeagitationpantingheavilyvomitingandstag-geringIfyounoticethesesymptomsorsuspecttroublecontactyourvetrsquosofficeimmediatelyFormoreinformationaboutContraCostaHumaneSocietyvisitwwwcchumaneorgFacebookorcallusat925-279-2247

Keeping Pets Cool

You scream I scream

Lakes amp Beaches

The Olde San Francisco Creamery 1370LocustStWalnutCreekEnjoylunchanddinneritemsbutbestofallchallengeyourfriendstofinishtheldquoKitchenSinkrdquoThisgiganticsundaeisservedinaspeciallymadesinkwithupto8flavors8toppingsandmoundsofwhippedcreamItservesone(ifyoudare)uptosixpeopleCheckoutthepicturesofallthewinnersoftheldquoKitchenSinkChal-lengerdquoincludingManvsFoodrsquosAdamRichman

Coldstone Creamery60CrescentDrPleasantHillserveseverythingfromuniqueicecreamcreationstosmoothiescakesandshakesEnjoyfrozenyogurtHotforCookieandevenSinlessSmoothies

CREAM 2399TelegraphAveBerkeley(CREAMstandsforCookiesRuleEverythingAroundMe)ThespecialtyatthistinyshoplocatedneartheCalcampusis$2icecreamsandwichesmadewithfreshbakedcookiesVeganandglutenfreeitemsalsoavailableACREAMiscomingsoontoNorthMainStreetinWalnutCreek

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Loardrsquos Ice Cream 3080ElCerritoPlazaElCerritoLoardrsquosicecreamparlorshavebeenaBayAreafavoritesincethefirstoneopenedin1950Theyrsquoreasmallchainbutfeelmorelikeamom-and-popstoreTheyserveover40flavorsofrichandcreamyicecreamaswellassorbetsherbetandalsquolitersquoversionoftheiricecream

HOt august DaYsbull staYINg COOL bull HOt august DaYs bull staYINg COOL bull HOt august DaYs

tildenrsquos Lake anzaLakeAnzaRoadoffCentralParkDriveBerkeleyisafavoritegetawayItssandybeachisopentothesunandshelteredfromthewindwithlifeguardspostedduringtheswimseasonThereisashallowwadingsectionneartheshoreadeep-waterplayareaandalapswimPicnicgroundsarelocatednearbyThereisabeachaccessfeetotheswimareathathaschangingroomsTheLakeAnzaBeachCafeacutesellsdrinkshotdogsicecreamandthetypicalbeachfare

Del Valle Regional Park 7000DelValleRoadLivermoreDelValleislikealakesideresortonly10milessouthofLivermoreThecenterpieceoftheparkisalake5mileslongwithallkindsofwater-orientedrecreationTheparkofferstwoswimmingbeacheswithlifeguardsondutyduringpostedperiodsThepublicmayrentmotorboatspatioboatspedalboatskayaksandcanoes

shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation area2500StanleyBoul-evardPleasantonAhavenforswimmingandfishingthisloca-tionisonlyamilefromdowntownPleasantonTheswimmingbeachhasabathhouseandrefreshmentstandsandlifeguardsareondutyduringthesummermonthsTroutandcatfishareplantedweeklyandanglerscanalsotryforbluegillandblackbassVisitorsmaylaunchtheirownboatssizelimitis17feetandonlyelectricmotorsareallowedBoatrentalsarealsoavail-able

Lake temescal Regional Recreation areanexttothejunc-tionofhighways24and13on6500Broadwayand6502BroadwayTerraceOaklandTemescalispopularforswimmingfishingsunbathinghikingbikingandpicnickingTheswimareaisopenspringthroughfallwithlifeguardsondutyduringpostedperiodsDogsarenotallowedinthelakeoronthebeachTherearevendingmachineswithdrinksandsnackslocatedatthebeachhouse

Crown Memorial state Beach EighthStreetandOtisDriveAlamedaTheshowpieceoftheparkisits25-milebeachwithsanddunesborderingabicycletrailThewateriswarmandshallowSwimmingispermittedduringparkhoursyear-roundNolifeguardsareondutyCrownBeachispopularwithwind-surfersandkiteboardersRentalequipmentandlessonsareavailableduringthesummerasarepicnickingandfishingCrabCoveVisitorCenterlocatedwithinCrownBeachhousesa800-gallonaquariumandcontainsinteractiveexhibitsonthefloraandfaunaofSanFranciscoTheparkhostsfreeconcertsandoutdoormoviesalongwithotherevents

China Camp Beach China Camp state Park101PeacockGapTrailSanRafaelSanPabloBayrsquostranquilwatersmakethebeachagreatplaceforwadingswimmingorsplashingVisi-torscanenjoywildlifemountainbikinghikingpicnickinghorsebackridingswimmingkayakingandwindsurfingInitiallythebeachwasestablishedasafishingcampforChinesework-ersatanearbydairyranchtoearnextramoneybutitgrewintoatownof500residentssupportedgeneralstoresandevenabarbershopYoucanlearnmorebyvisitingthemuseumatChinaCampVillageAdescendantofthepioneeringfisher-menoperatesasnackshopopenonweekendsFoodbever-agesandicecreamareavailable

Visit wwwebparksorg for more information about the parks

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WellitseemstheanswerisyesnoandmaybeAsoftodaywhenIwritethisJuly172013theonlydelayisforemployersthathave50ormoreemployeesTheindividualmandateisstillinplaceBelowisasneakpeakatwhatiscomingforthosenotcoveredbyanemployerplan ThereareanumberofchangestakingplaceonJanuary12014whichaffectindividualsandfamiliesbullMedicalhistorywillnolongerbecon-sideredonecannolongerbedeniedorratedahigherpremiumduetocurrenthealthstatusbullCoveragemandateallUScitizenswillberequiredtomaintaincoverageorfaceapenalty(thereareexceptions)bullExchangesCoveredCaliforniaisthenewmarketplaceandwillbeoneplacetopurchasemedicalinsurance(wwwcoveredcacom) TheexchangeisslatedtobeopeninOctoberandpolicieswillbeeffective112014bullFinancialassistancewillbeavailableforthosethatmeetcertainincomerequirementsanddonothaveafford-ablecoveragethroughtheiremployer

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Health Care Reform -Is it Delayed

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What is Your Cancer RiskBy Tiffany Svahn MD

ActressAngelinaJoliestunnedtheworldwith herdecisiontohaveapreven-tivedoublemastectomyaftertestingpositivefortheBRCA1genemutationForJolieandmanyothersget-tinggenetictestingandtak-ingactionmayoffercontrolandcomfort Howdoyouknowifgenetictest-ingisrightforyou Asamedicalon-cologistspecializinginthetreatmentofbreastcancerItalkaboutBRCAtestingfamilyhistorycancerriskandpreventiveoptionsforbreastandovar-iancancerwithmypatients Itrsquosasim-pleenoughbloodtesttoperformandIstronglyrecommenditbedoneinconjunctionwithgeneticcounseling WereferourpatientstoanexpertinthefieldMargoThelanderMSCGCattheCancerInstituteatJohnMuirHealthShehasamastersingeneticcounselingisboard-certifiedthroughtheAmericanBoardofGe-neticCounselingandislicensedbythestateofCalifornialdquoItisimportantthatpatientsunderstandthepur-poseandgoalsofgeneticcounselingTogetherweexplorethebenefitsofgenetictestingfeelingsaboutposi-tiveandnegativetestresultsandhowtousetheinformationpro-activelyforthemselvesandtheirlovedonesrdquoMargoexplainsldquoEveryonewhomeetswithageneticcounselorendsupwithaclearersenseoftheirrisksandthings

theycandotomodifythemAfterundergoinggenetictestingtheresultscaneitheralleviateanxietyorprovideinformationthatallowstheindividualtotakeproactivestepstopreventcancerrdquoshecontinues Ifirstrecommend

assessingwhereinlifeyouareifyoulearnyouhaveageneticriskforbreastandovariancancer NextIrecom-mendhavingathoroughdiscussionofall medicaloptionstobeconsid-eredIfyoudecidegenetictestingissomethingyouwanttodoitisbesttocontactyourprimarycareprovidergynecologistormedicaloncologistwhocanmakethereferraltoageneticcounselor TiffanySvahnMDisaMedicalOncologistandHematologistwithDiabloValleyOncologyandcanbereachedat925-677-5041 DiabloValleyOncologyislocatedattheCaliforniaCancerandResearchInstituteinPleasantHillThecancercenteristhelargestfreestandingnon-hospitalbasedfacilityinCon-traCostaCountyThecenterbringstogethermedicaloncologyhematol-ogyradiationchemotherapydiag-nosticimagingclinicaltrialsandsupportivecareservicesndashallinoneconvenientlocationSatelliteofficesinRossmoorSanRamonandBrent-wood

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wwwourcommunityfocuscomPage 38 August 2013

Community announcementsBark For LifeDogloversareinvitedtoldquotakeabiteoutofcancerrdquoatthethirdannualBarkforLifeofPleasantHillThiscancer-fightingfundraiserwillbeheld9am - noon Sat August 3atthePHCityHallgazeboparkDogsareimportantcaregiversformanycancerpatientsandthisisawaytohonorthemwhileraisingmoneyfortheAmericanCancerSocietyAttheBarkpeoplewalktheirdogsonaleasharoundasmalltrackwhilespecialeventsareheldfordogsandtheirmasterswithprizesforthewinningdogsandagoodiebagforeachTheBarkForLifeisanexten-sionofthePeasantHillRelayForLifewhichwasheldonJune1and2Theeventraised$55000anddonationswillbetakenthroughAugust31Tosup-porttheBarkregisteryourdogfor$25andthensolicitdonationsfromyourdog-lovingfamilyandfriendsFormoreinformationandtoregistergotowwwrelayforlifeorgbarkpleasanthillcaOrcall925-944-4898ore-mailtolmasseoyahoocom

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Coach allocco 600 Wins EarlierthisyearwewereremissnottoacknowledgeamilestoneofoneofouroldfriendsDeLaSalleheadvarsitybas-ketballcoachFrankAlloccocelebratedhis600thcareercoachingvictoryonFebruary8ThewincameastheSpartansusedtheirtrademarkdefensetodefeatLivermore64-29 The59-year-oldAlloccoisonlythetwenty-ninthboyrsquosbasketballcoachinCaliforniaprephistorytoreach600victoriesandtheninthfromtheBayAreaOverallhiscareerrecordonthatmagicalnightstoodat600-83(878)inacombined22-yearcareeratDLSandNorthgate(167wins)Congratulationscoachsteve Ward Back on the Diamond SteveWardveryfamiliartotheland-scapeatDiabloValleyCollege(DVC)forovertwodecadeshasannouncedhewillreturntothebaseballdiamondandcoachtheVikingsforanunprecedentedthirdstintin2014Some25yearsagoWardwasfirsthiredasheadbaseballcoachatDVCwhereheledtheteamfor14seasonsIn1995headdedthetitleofathleticdirectortohisresumeIn2000followingsixyearsofperforminginbothrolesheresignedfromcoachingbaseballcollegiatelyandfocusedonhissonrsquostravelteamldquoIamexcitedaboutgettingtofinishmylastfiveyearsatDVCasthebaseballcoachrdquoWardsaid Wardhas30yearsofexperiencecoachingbaseballatJCDivisionIandhighschoollevelsIn2002hewasinductedintotheCaliforniaCommunityCollegeBaseballHallofFameWardrsquosca-reerrecordis382-290-2(568)Histeamshavemadetenstateplayoffappearancesandthe1989clubwontheonlyGoldenGateConferencetitleinschoolhistoryInadditionWardfounded(in2006)andisExecutiveChairmanoftheDVCAthleticHallofFameCardinale Passes JohnCardinale47andaresidentofMartinezpassedawayafteratwo-yearbattlewithstomachcancerinMarchCardinalewasthedirectorofcommuni-cationsandmediarelationsatRacewaySonomasince1998Cardinalewasa

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SonomaStateUniversity(SSU)seniorpitcherHarmenSidhuwhosetaprogramandCaliforniaCollegiateAthleticAssociation(CCAA)recordforthebestsingle-seasonearnedrunaverage(ERA)andledthenationinthatsamecategorywasnamedtherecipientofthe2013TinoMartinezAwardwhichispresentedeachyeartothemostoutstandingplayerinNCAADivisionIIbaseball SidhuisfromMartinezandattendedCollegeParkgraduatingin2008 EquivalenttofootballrsquosHeismanTrophytheprestigiousawardisnamedaftertheformerUniversityofTampaUSOlympianandMajorLeagueBaseballAll-StarTinoMartinezTinohimselfmadethecalltoSidhutopersonallycongratulatehimonwinningtheaward In13startsthisseasonSidhuwas10-1witha098ERAwith93strikeoutsin8223inningsHeallowedjust47hitsand9earnedrunsHisERAwastopsinDivisionIIandisthefirsttimeinthestoriedhistoryofSonomaStatebaseball--andtheCCAA--thatastartingpitcherhasrecordedanERAunder100MostimpressivelySidhugave-upjustfiveextrabasehits(nohomeruns)to323battershefaced Theright-handerendedhistwo-yearstintwithSSUbybreakingtheall-timerecordforlowestcareerERA(156)andlowestopponentbattingaverage(186)

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PleasantHillwillbeginanewCommunityEmergencyResponseTeam(CERT)andclassesbeginonMondaySeptember9th CERTtrainingisfreeandopentoallPleasantHillresidentsages14andup Thetrainingprovidespracticalskillsforsafelyassistingfamilyneighborsandco-workerswhilewaitingforprofessionalrespondersduringandafteremergen-cies Itisa6-weekcourse(3-hourclassonenightaweek)withatotalof18hoursstudyofdisasterpreparednessfiresafetydisastermedicaloperationsincludingtriageinjuryassessmenttreatmentandhygienelightsearchandrescueteamorganizationdisasterpsychologywitha

finalcoursereviewandadisastersimula-tionClassesareheldatthePleasantHillAdventistAcademyon800GraysonRoadSeptember9162330October7and14ThedisastersimulationwilltakeplaceonOctober192013ComejoinothervolunteersandldquoLearnhowtomakeadifferencerdquoforfamilyfriendsandneighborsinPleasantHillbeforethenextdisasterstrikesYoumayapplyon-linebyvisitingthecitywebsiteatwwwcipleasant-hillcausorwwwpleasanthill-certsignupcom ForadditionalinformationcontactPleasantHillPoliceLieutenantDanConnellyat(925)288-4633orJimBon-atoat938-5433

wwwourcommunityfocuscomPage 24 August 2013

In the MixBy Paul Cotruvo Cover2Cover

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Dallimontirsquos Restaurant

1932 Oak Park Boulevard Pleasant Hill 925-944-5224

wwwdallimontiscom

bull A Family Tradition Since 1982 bull Open for Lunch amp Dinnerbull Reservations amp Take Out Available bull Small Banquets Welcome

bull Full Bar amp Wine List bull A Touch of North Beach in your Neighborhood

LIVE MUSIC EVERY SATURDAY FRIDAY KARAOKE NIGHT bull GRAB THE MIC AND ROCK OUT

Come for the food stay for the music

83 Tamsen Donner Blues Band bull 810 Private Practice817 Lumberyard bull 824 Kick the Mule bull 831 The Famous Three-O

August 1 Chris Cain Band Armandos 707 Marina Vista Martinez 8pm

August 3 Danrsquos Bar 1524 Civic Drive Walnut Creek 10pm

August 4 Dave Martinrsquos House Party Pleasant Hill Summer Concert by the Lake 6pm

August 17 Caroompas Room Armandos 707 Marina Vista Martinez 8pm

August 18 Cover2Cover Pleasant Hill Summer Concert by the Lake 6pm

August 24 El Desayuno Armandos 707 Marina Vista Martinez 8pm

August 29 Sin Silver Roccorsquos Pizzeria 2909 Ygnacio Valley Road Walnut Creek 8pm

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Visit wwwpleasanthillconcertscom for all concert information Sponsored by Pleasant Hill Civic Action Commission

Series Sponsors

City ofPleasant Hill

ConcertSponsors

Casey Strand

Chiropractor

FOOD amp Funevery concert

SheilarsquosDaycare

On the lawn by the lake at Pleasant Hill City Hall Gregory Ln amp Cleaveland Rd

LIVE Music

6-8pm

Free

Aug 4 Kinderrsquos BBQ

Aug 18 Kinders BBQ

Sep 1 Taqueria Los Gallos

The following restaurantsare scheduled to sell food

Thanks for joining us for allthe concerts this summer

Ice cream and shaved ice available

for purchase at all concerts

Aug 4Dave Martin House Party

FunkRampBDanceClassic RockAug 18Cover2CoverHigh Energy Dance Music

Jul 7 Aug 4 Sep 1 Aug 18 Aug 18 Aug 18

And on Sep 1Gumbo Stew

Community Service DayPleasant Hillrsquos 9th ANNUAL

Organized by Pleasant Hill Civic Action Commission

and supported by local businesses

City of

Pleasant Hill

Saturday 730am September 28 2013

wwwpleasant-hillnetCSDRegister your project or volunteer at

For more information call 671-5229or email mneliscipleasant-hillcaus

Make a difference

Churches schools neighborhoods businessesfind a project

and register it on the city website at wwwpleasant-hillnetCSD

Volunteers

Open to all agesmdash families and children welcome

FREE kick-off breakfast

FREE

PLUS

sign up online at wwwpleasant-hillnetCSD to work

by the PH Lions beginning at 730am

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tHE gaRDEN

InancienttimesAugustwasknownasWeodMonathwhichalsomeansweedmonthwhengrowthcrescendoswithlushplantsofallkindsandpeaksalongwithasmanyvarietiesofweedsasCarterhaspillsKnownasthehottestmonthoftheyearAugustistraditionallythebiggestvacationmonthtooAnoldEnglishsayingisldquoIfthefirstweekofAugustbewarmthewinterwillbewhiteandlongrdquo AugustisalsoWaterQualityMonthbutmoreimportantlyAu-gustishellipdrumrollhellipNationalGoatCheeseMonthLeadingintooneofthemonthrsquoslargestcropndashtomatoesTomatoescanastoundapersononmanylevelsAftermanymurmur-ousconversationsbetweenbeesandplantsgardenersshouldhaveanabun-danceofpollinatedflowersproducinghugecropsofloomingmulti-coloredfruitsThickslicesofsaidtomatoespairswimminglywellwithgoatcheese

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tomatoes Basil and Fruit Oh MyBy Lesley Stiles

Corn Fritters

Sweet and Sour Tomatoes

Mix flour baking powder and salt in a bowl Make a well in the center and put eggs oil and milk in center Whisk together and add corn and herbs Put enough oil in a frying pan to grease well Fry the fritters a few at a time until golden on each side

Put tomatoes green onions and cilantro in a bowl and set aside Heat olive oil in a sauce pan Add cinnamon and cumin and heat until bubbly about 2 minutes Slowly add honey and rice vinegar Cook for 3 more minutes or until a little thick and gooey Pour mixture over tomatoes cilantro and green onions Season with salt and let sit for about 5 minutes before using

1frac12 cups flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon soda1 teaspoon kosher salt2 large eggs

frac34 cup milk3 tablespoons olive oil2 cups fresh corn kernels2 tablespoons each chopped parsley and chopped basil

2 pounds of assorted heirloom tomatoes seeded and cut into chunks1 bunch green onions sliced thin2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro2 tablespoons of honey

frac14 cup of seasoned rice vinegar1 tablespoon of olive oil1 teaspoon of kosher salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Ingredients

Ingredients

Directions

Directions

OrganicGardeneveryyearStudentslovehowsweettheyareandveryfewmakeitpastthepickinrsquoForthosethatdomakeitinsideconjureupabeauti-fulsaladusingSunGoldscutinhalffreshcorncutoffthecobbabyaru-gulafreshcrunchychoppedcucumberandcrumbledfetaDrizzleexcellentoliveoilsqueezelemonjuicecrackseasaltandmixgentlyItrsquosthesaladyouwillliveonfortherestofthesummer StonefruitsswollenbysunarepeakingthismonthaswellandareburstingwithnaturalsugarsSliceontoapieceofpuffpastryandeggwashthedoughPullituparoundthefruitsprinklewithadashofrawsug-arandbakeat400untilthepastryisbrownandthejuicesarebubblingEatthisfreeformtarthotwithmeltingva-nillabeanicecreamandcreatealus-cioussaucearoundyourplate(tobelickeduplaterwhenonlylovedonesarepresent)

MercuryhasbeenabithighbutitisthoseeveningsweliveforwhenthesungivesupthefightandthegentlesummerbreezeoffthebayrollsintoourlittlevalleymakingitoneofthefinestplacesonearthtocallhomeGetoutonthetrailsearlyandhydratelotsMangia CornFritterswithSweetandSourtomatoesisthemostpopularitemIprepareforfolksallsummerlonghandsdownAlittlebitofworkbutitwillguaranteeyouaspotatanypartyalotofsuitorsandevenseveralpropos-alsofmarriage LesleyStilesisagraduateoftheCaliforniaCulinaryAcademysus-tainablecatererandschoolgardeneducator ContactLesleyatlesleystilescomcastnetwwwlesleystilesblog-spotcomandvisithernewwebsitewwwlesleystilesfoodscom

HILLCREST CONGREGATIONAL

CHURCH

God is still speaking

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All people may now legally marry in our stateFor years at Hillcrest we have said

All Are Welcome ndash regardless of sexual orientationNow we can add to that

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Whoever you are wherever you are on lifersquos journeyyou are welcome here

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Pleasant Hill senior activities

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81 - Fit For Life Senior Aerobics 9-10amTuesThursEnergy-inspiringmusictostartyourdayoffrightlowimpacteasydancemovesforagoodcardiowork-outYoursquollhavelotsoffunwhileyouareburningcaloriesMuscleconditioningandstretchingarepartoftheprogramAppropriateforalllevelsInstructorTariNicholson8classes$35$30(member)or8-classpunchcard$40Noclasson8688

813 - So You Want to Write a Book 2pmApanelofblockbusterlocalauthorswilldiscusstheirwritingandpublishingexperiencesQampAsessionfollowsTheau-thorswillbeBarbaraBentley(A Dance with the Devil A True Story of Marriage to a Psychopath)JonCory (A Plague of Scoundrels)AlfredJGarrette(The Saint of Florenville A Love Story)andJudithMarshall (Husbands May Come amp Go but Friends are Forever)FreePHSCChateauHall

815 - Basic Computer amp You 130-3pm ThursdaysThisisahands-onexperi-encewhereyouwilllearnthebasiccomputerfunctionssuchashowtoturnonthecomputerlogonnavigatewithamouseandfindsoftwareapplicationsInstructorWalterSanchezPHSeniorCenterComputerLab3classes$45$40(member)

830 - Just the Facts Regarding Skin Cancer 1pmThoroughskincancerpresen-tationincludesadviceonpreventionearlydetectionamptreatmentoptionsThiseducationaltalkwillhighlighttheABCDErsquosofskincancerbasalcellsquamouscellandmelanomaRefreshmentsampsunscreenprovidedPresenterShannyBaughmanMDSponsoredbyCASkinampMelanomaCenterDiabloValleyOn-cologyandHospiceoftheEastBayCalltoreserveyourspotFreeforallages

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82 - CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) 10am- 1230pm Donrsquot be ScaredhellipBe PreparedWeareofferingafree2-hourpersonalemergencypreparednessclasspresentedbytheCERTteamLearnhowtobereadywhenamajordisasterstrikesTopicscoveredwillincludewhatbasicneces-sarysuppliesandequipmentyoushouldhaveandwhatplansyoushouldmaketoensureyouarereadytomeetthischallengingtimeCalltoregister(925)370-8770EveryoneiswelcomeNoteTherewillbeafreedrawing(emergencypreparationkitvaluedat$100)forthosewhoattendthisim-portantandinformativeseminarDrawingwillbeheldaftertheseminaryoumustbepresenttowin

811 - Pancake Breakfast 8-1100amThisdeliciousbreakfastincludespan-cakesortoastsausageeggs(howyoulikethem)orangejuiceandcoffeeEveryoneiswelcomeCostis$350foradultsand$2forchildren10yearsandunderHandmadecraftsperfectforgiftswillbeonsaleduringthebreakfast

Coming soonhellipcall the center for more informationbullCatchYourself-MaintainYourIndependenceFridaysSeptember6ndash272013bullCoroDrsquoAmiciConcertSundaySeptember152013bullVagabondPlayerspresentldquoWagonWheelsrdquoFridaySeptember272013

Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu in October AretheGalaacutepagosIslandsandMachuPicchuonyourbucketlistJointheMartinezSeniorCenterforthetripofalifetimetoEcuadorGalapagosIslandsandPeruTripDatesOctober1-122013TourHighlights5Day4NightGalapagosIslandsCruiseaboardtheLegendExploretheSacredValleyoftheIncasstayovernightinMachuPicchuandtourCuzcoandthenearbyruinsLandandCruisePack-ageTourIncludesAllmealstransfersandexcursionsonboardcruiseroundtriptrainticketsonVistadomeTrainalltransfersandsightseeingasoutlinedintheitineraryairporttransferstoSanFranciscoAirportairfarefromSFOtoGuayaquilreturningfromLimatoSFOallinternalflightsCost$7794perpersondoubleoccupancyCallthecenterat(925)370-8770foradetaileditineraryTherearejustafewspacesleftifyouwouldliketogocalltoday

Help a Child to Read

Community service Day

Helpachildlearntoreadbyvolunteer-ingforthePleasantHillEducationInitiative(PHEI)ReadingReadiness programbegin-ningthisfall The ReadingReadiness programwilltargetstudentsingradesK-2ateachele-mentaryschoolinPleasantHill Volunteerswillbematchedwithyoungreadersandwillworkone-on-onewithstudentsunderateacherrsquosguidancetoimprovetheirread-ingskillsandgivethemtheconfidencetheyneedtothriveintheclassroomThereisnopreviousexperiencenecessarytovolunteer

justacommitmentofonehouraweektomakeadifference VolunteerswillneedtobefingerprintedandTBtested ThePHEIisalsointerestedinpartner-ingwithbusinessesandcivicandreligiousgroupsthatarewillingtocreateReadingReadinessteamstohelpoutintheclass-room ForadditionalinformationortohelpoutwiththisprogrampleasegotothePHEIrsquoswebpageandclickonldquoSignupasaVolunteerNowrdquo httpwwwcipleasant-hillcausphei

Volunteerandprojectregistrationisnowopenforthe9thannualCommunityServiceDayonSaturdaySeptember28thChurchesschoolsneighborhoodsbusinessesfindaprojectandregisteritonthecitywebsiteatwwwpleasant-hillnetCSD Senior Residents ndash Do you need help at home with yard workTheSeniorCenterandPHCivicActionCommissionareexploringthepossibilityofas-sistingseniorsattheirresidenceswhoareinneedofyardworkandotheroutdoorchoresIfyouareinterestedinreceivingassistancefromCommunityServiceDayvolunteersorhaveanyquestionsaboutthisprojectpleasecallDanaat798-8788oremailheratdkriderpleasanthillreccom FormoreinformationcontactMartinNelisatmneliscipleasant-hillcausorcall(925)671-5229

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 29

Recreation and Park updatesMake a Difference BerecognizedinourcommunitywithyourgeneroussupportofournewSeniorCenterTeenCenterCommuni-tyCenterandPleasantOaksParkHelpusmeetourgoaltocompletethefinaltouchesforallfourofournewPleasantHillRecreationvenuesWestillneedfurniturefixturesandequipmentWall Dedication ($500+) Withyourgenerousdonationyourdesignatednamewillbeetchedonabeautifulclearslatewithinthecapitalcampaigndedicationwallslocatedin

thePleasantHillSeniorCenterTeenCenterandCommunityCenterCon-tactourofficetosecureyourspecialplaceRoom Dedication Opportuni-ties ($5000+) HonorandrecognizeyourfamilyalovedoneabusinessororganizationformanyyearstocomebynamingaroominoneormoreofournewPleasantHillRecreationcentersSpecialsignagewillcommemorateyourgenerouscontribu-tionandyourexceptionalcommitmenttoourcommunityContactouroffice

todiscussroom-namingopportunitiesavailableineachcenteradditional Donation Opportu-nities OpportunitiessuchasdesignateddonationspledgesandbequestsarealsowelcomecontributionsAnydonationover$500willberecognizedwithyournameonourdedicationwallslocatedinallthreebuildingsTogetyournamededicationetchedinrecognitionthisyearthedeadlineisOctober102013Formoreinformationonthebondproj-ectsanddonationopportunitiesvisitwwwpleasanthillreccomCome Play With us this Fall ThePleasantHillRecreationampParkDistrictrsquosFallSpotlightisheadedtomailboxesonAugust15Checkoutallnewclassesactivitiesandeventsgoing

onthisfallinPleasantHillFromtod-dlerstoteenstoseniorstheSpotlightisyourguidetofunthisfallRegisterearlyforclassesandactivitiesearlytosecureyourspotFormoreinformationoneverythingPHRPDhastooffervisitwwwpleasanthillreccomteen Center Open HouseAugust 21 from 230pm to 5pm InterestedintheTeenCenterbutnotsurewhatithastoofferComecheckitoutMeetthestaffcheckoutthegamesandactivitiesseeclassdem-onstrationsandenterourprizedrawingSign-upsforclassesandactivitieswillalsobeavailableThenewTeenCenterislocatedinthePleasantHillParkat147GregoryLaneFormoreinforma-tiononthiseventcall(925)691-5645orvisitwwwphteenscenecom

PaID aDVERtORIaL

Teen council members from left to right Meredith Fore Allie Naccara Emily Adamson and Maddie Shultz

wwwourcommunityfocuscomPage 30 August 2013

FALCON FOUNDATION

College Parkrsquos Class of 1963 Reunion

Join Us At the Malt Shoppe

Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17 600 to 1000

Catered by Outback Steakhouse

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Join us for dinner catered by Outback Steakhouse at the Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17th from 6pm ndash 10pm

Music of the Doo Wop Bands of the 50rsquos and 60rsquosAfter party will be at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center from 10pm - 1am

Sunday Picnic at the Martinez Waterfront from 11am - 3pmFor more information please contact Jerry Pollard

3129 Sonoma Valley Drive Fairfield Ca 945349168135401 bull jerrypollardyahoocom

The class of 1983 is celebrating 30 years and we want to celebrate with the classes of 1982 amp 1984

Join us for a catered picnic at Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek Bring your family Sunday September 29th from 1100 am ndash 600 pm

For more information and to RSVP contact Corrin Grube Canale at ccanalecomcastnet or

Danielle Pratt Dearborn at thedearbornscomcastnet

30 YEARREUNION

Class of 83rsquo

50 YEARREUNION

Class of 63rsquo

The class of 1963 is celebrating 50 years Join us at the Malt Shoppe

HALL OFFAME

BANQUET

7th Annual

CPHS Annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction CeremonyPlease join us in honoring our Athletic Alumni on Saturday August 24th 2013at St Andrews Community Center bull 1601 Mary Dr Pleasant Hill CA 94523

No Host Bar at 500PM Dinner at 630

Catered By Outback Steakhouse Pleasant Hill CA Cost of Event $5000 per person Reservations needed - Must reserve by Aug10th Tickets at door only if seating is available for $7000 Send checks to HOF Falcon Foundation co Barbara Lannum 109 Woodview Ct Martinez CA 94553

TEAMS TO BE HONOREDGymnastics 1968 - 69 - 70

HONOREEMike Huff 1978

ATHLETES TO BE HONOREDDan Stoll 1991 Cross Country and Track

Alison Suto 1988 Tennis-Basketball-SoftballDustin Torrez 1994 Football-BaseballCasey Torrez 1994 Football-Baseball

Contact Jerry Pollard CPHS Hall of Fame Committee E-mail for more info jerrypollardyahoocom bull 916-813-5401

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 31

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wwwourcommunityfocuscomPage 32 August 2013

AGameofThronesthefirstbookinGeorgeRRMartinrsquosacclaimedfantasyseriesASongofIceandFireisanengrossingnovelfilledwithpoliticalconspiracymysteryandadventureThestorybe-ginswhenEddardStarkLordofWinterfellisappointedasHandtotheKingcausinghimtomovesouthtoKingrsquosLandingthecapitalcityofWesteroswherethingsareneverastheyseemandwherepeoplewilldoanythingtofurthertheirselfishinterestsInthisatmosphereofdouble-crossingandmanipulationEddardStarkrsquoshonorandgoodintentionsputhimatoddswithmuchofthecityrsquosinhabitantsMeanwhilethemalevolentOthersaremassingbeyondtheWallthatprotectsWesterosfromtheterrorsofthefarnorthandbeyondtheNar-rowSeaDaenerysTargaryendaugh-teroftheoverthrownKingAerysismarriedtotheleaderoftheDothrakiawarlikepeopleaspaymentforanarmyforherbrother ThisnovelisnotasimplevillageboyvsgreatevilfantasybookItisacomplexstorywhereyouareneversurewhotherealvillainisandwhereenemiescanturnintoalliesandviceversaAlongwithitsintricateplotandbelievablecharactersMartinrsquosprose

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TheContraCostaHumaneSocietyoffersthesetipsforpreventingheatstrokedehydrationandshallowbreathinginpets1) KeepbowlsofwateraccessiblethroughoutthehouseandyardChoosebowlsthatarenotheatconducivesuchasplastic2)UNDERNOCIRCUMANSTANCESshouldyouleaveyouranimalinacarTemperaturesinsidetakelessthanfiveminutestoreachalethal150degreesormorewhetherornotthewindowsarecracked3)ProvideshelterConsideraninsulateddoghouseorshadystructure4)KeepanimalscalmExerciseinhottemperaturescanelevatetheriskofheatstrokeanddehydration5)ClosehouseblindsdrapesandwindowsFOR DOGSDogscannotcoolthemselvesbysweatingTheirsweatglandsareintheirnoseandonthepadsoftheirfeetandpantingisnotenough1)Setupachildrsquospoolorpurchaseabedthatcontainswateroragel-likematerialthatkeepsitcool2)CheckpavementbeforewalkingdogsIfitrsquostoohotitandcanburnthepadsoftheirfeetConsiderputtingkidrsquosnon-slipsocksontheirfeetandlimitwalkstoearlymorningorcoolereveninghours3)Protectshort-haireddogswithpetsunscreenwhereitcanrsquotbelickedoffandmakesureitissafetoingest4)Dog-coolingproductscanbefoundontheInternetFOR CATSCatsgetwarmestontheirbelliespadsoftheirpawsarmpitsoutsidetheirearsandchins1) CreateacoolandquietretreatandlineitwithaterryclothorcottontowelAcoldpackinsideasockunderthebeddingdamptowelsorafrozenplasticmilkjugworkaswell2)BrushyourcatdailyMattedfurdoesnotallowairflowandcanraiseacatrsquostemperatureSymptomsofheatstrokeanddehydrationincludeagitationpantingheavilyvomitingandstag-geringIfyounoticethesesymptomsorsuspecttroublecontactyourvetrsquosofficeimmediatelyFormoreinformationaboutContraCostaHumaneSocietyvisitwwwcchumaneorgFacebookorcallusat925-279-2247

Keeping Pets Cool

You scream I scream

Lakes amp Beaches

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Coldstone Creamery60CrescentDrPleasantHillserveseverythingfromuniqueicecreamcreationstosmoothiescakesandshakesEnjoyfrozenyogurtHotforCookieandevenSinlessSmoothies

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Loardrsquos Ice Cream 3080ElCerritoPlazaElCerritoLoardrsquosicecreamparlorshavebeenaBayAreafavoritesincethefirstoneopenedin1950Theyrsquoreasmallchainbutfeelmorelikeamom-and-popstoreTheyserveover40flavorsofrichandcreamyicecreamaswellassorbetsherbetandalsquolitersquoversionoftheiricecream

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tildenrsquos Lake anzaLakeAnzaRoadoffCentralParkDriveBerkeleyisafavoritegetawayItssandybeachisopentothesunandshelteredfromthewindwithlifeguardspostedduringtheswimseasonThereisashallowwadingsectionneartheshoreadeep-waterplayareaandalapswimPicnicgroundsarelocatednearbyThereisabeachaccessfeetotheswimareathathaschangingroomsTheLakeAnzaBeachCafeacutesellsdrinkshotdogsicecreamandthetypicalbeachfare

Del Valle Regional Park 7000DelValleRoadLivermoreDelValleislikealakesideresortonly10milessouthofLivermoreThecenterpieceoftheparkisalake5mileslongwithallkindsofwater-orientedrecreationTheparkofferstwoswimmingbeacheswithlifeguardsondutyduringpostedperiodsThepublicmayrentmotorboatspatioboatspedalboatskayaksandcanoes

shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation area2500StanleyBoul-evardPleasantonAhavenforswimmingandfishingthisloca-tionisonlyamilefromdowntownPleasantonTheswimmingbeachhasabathhouseandrefreshmentstandsandlifeguardsareondutyduringthesummermonthsTroutandcatfishareplantedweeklyandanglerscanalsotryforbluegillandblackbassVisitorsmaylaunchtheirownboatssizelimitis17feetandonlyelectricmotorsareallowedBoatrentalsarealsoavail-able

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Visit wwwebparksorg for more information about the parks

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 35

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Health Care Reform -Is it Delayed

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What is Your Cancer RiskBy Tiffany Svahn MD

ActressAngelinaJoliestunnedtheworldwith herdecisiontohaveapreven-tivedoublemastectomyaftertestingpositivefortheBRCA1genemutationForJolieandmanyothersget-tinggenetictestingandtak-ingactionmayoffercontrolandcomfort Howdoyouknowifgenetictest-ingisrightforyou Asamedicalon-cologistspecializinginthetreatmentofbreastcancerItalkaboutBRCAtestingfamilyhistorycancerriskandpreventiveoptionsforbreastandovar-iancancerwithmypatients Itrsquosasim-pleenoughbloodtesttoperformandIstronglyrecommenditbedoneinconjunctionwithgeneticcounseling WereferourpatientstoanexpertinthefieldMargoThelanderMSCGCattheCancerInstituteatJohnMuirHealthShehasamastersingeneticcounselingisboard-certifiedthroughtheAmericanBoardofGe-neticCounselingandislicensedbythestateofCalifornialdquoItisimportantthatpatientsunderstandthepur-poseandgoalsofgeneticcounselingTogetherweexplorethebenefitsofgenetictestingfeelingsaboutposi-tiveandnegativetestresultsandhowtousetheinformationpro-activelyforthemselvesandtheirlovedonesrdquoMargoexplainsldquoEveryonewhomeetswithageneticcounselorendsupwithaclearersenseoftheirrisksandthings

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Community announcementsBark For LifeDogloversareinvitedtoldquotakeabiteoutofcancerrdquoatthethirdannualBarkforLifeofPleasantHillThiscancer-fightingfundraiserwillbeheld9am - noon Sat August 3atthePHCityHallgazeboparkDogsareimportantcaregiversformanycancerpatientsandthisisawaytohonorthemwhileraisingmoneyfortheAmericanCancerSocietyAttheBarkpeoplewalktheirdogsonaleasharoundasmalltrackwhilespecialeventsareheldfordogsandtheirmasterswithprizesforthewinningdogsandagoodiebagforeachTheBarkForLifeisanexten-sionofthePeasantHillRelayForLifewhichwasheldonJune1and2Theeventraised$55000anddonationswillbetakenthroughAugust31Tosup-porttheBarkregisteryourdogfor$25andthensolicitdonationsfromyourdog-lovingfamilyandfriendsFormoreinformationandtoregistergotowwwrelayforlifeorgbarkpleasanthillcaOrcall925-944-4898ore-mailtolmasseoyahoocom

Kitty CornerGivecatstheirindependence Thousandsofadultandseniorcatsinourcountyneedhomesyetareoftenforgottenthis

timeofyearduetokittenseasonAdoptanadultorseniorcatandgivethemfreedomandloveKittyCornerat609GregoryLane-aContraCostaHumaneSocietyfreeroamshelterndashholdsnormalhoursSatSunandMonfrom12-3pm(orbyappointmentduringtheweekorafter-hours)ForinformationoragalleryofCCHSrsquoanimalsvisitwwwcchumaneorgorcall925-279-2247

Pleasant Hill Garden Study ClubAugust 6th 630pmatournewlo-cationFaithLutheranSocialHall50WoodsworthLnPleasantHill OpentoallinterestedingardeningGuestsalwayswelcometoprograms

ANNUAL Barbecue at Mangini Farm hosted by Louie Mangini Saturday August 10 4-8pmonPleasantHillRdnearTaylorBlvdBenefittingRodgersRanchWheatBarnRestorationLivemu-sicFoodFunampFriendsEmailrodg-ersranchyahoocomorcallAlomaat825-0506or216-5899Tickets$50per-son$90couple$20child(10-15years)

Downtown Ghost WalksEvery 4th amp 5th Friday through Octo-berA1-12hourguidedwalkingtourthroughHistoricDowntownMartinez

todiscoverthehiddenpastlittleknownhauntingfactsandtalesofdays-gone-byFormoreinfoampticketswwwMainStreet-Martinezorgorcall(925)228-3577

Antiques Collectibles and Vintage ShowSaturday August 3 8am-4pmTheMartinezPeddlersFaireoneofthelargestantiquescollectiblesvintageandartsampcraftshowsintheareaOver150vendorsplus12storesonMainStandFerryStJohnHumphrieswillbeon-handtoappraiseyourcarry-initemfora$5donationtotheMartinezHistoricalSociety

Fridays on the MainEvery Friday thissummerMainStreetisalivewithcolorfulhotrodsclassiccarscustomtrucksmotorcyclesartsampcraftvendorsandlivemusicEnjoymusicfromlocalbandsandDJrsquosthroughoutthesummerEveryFridaythroughAugust306pm-8pmMainStMartinez

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Coach allocco 600 Wins EarlierthisyearwewereremissnottoacknowledgeamilestoneofoneofouroldfriendsDeLaSalleheadvarsitybas-ketballcoachFrankAlloccocelebratedhis600thcareercoachingvictoryonFebruary8ThewincameastheSpartansusedtheirtrademarkdefensetodefeatLivermore64-29 The59-year-oldAlloccoisonlythetwenty-ninthboyrsquosbasketballcoachinCaliforniaprephistorytoreach600victoriesandtheninthfromtheBayAreaOverallhiscareerrecordonthatmagicalnightstoodat600-83(878)inacombined22-yearcareeratDLSandNorthgate(167wins)Congratulationscoachsteve Ward Back on the Diamond SteveWardveryfamiliartotheland-scapeatDiabloValleyCollege(DVC)forovertwodecadeshasannouncedhewillreturntothebaseballdiamondandcoachtheVikingsforanunprecedentedthirdstintin2014Some25yearsagoWardwasfirsthiredasheadbaseballcoachatDVCwhereheledtheteamfor14seasonsIn1995headdedthetitleofathleticdirectortohisresumeIn2000followingsixyearsofperforminginbothrolesheresignedfromcoachingbaseballcollegiatelyandfocusedonhissonrsquostravelteamldquoIamexcitedaboutgettingtofinishmylastfiveyearsatDVCasthebaseballcoachrdquoWardsaid Wardhas30yearsofexperiencecoachingbaseballatJCDivisionIandhighschoollevelsIn2002hewasinductedintotheCaliforniaCommunityCollegeBaseballHallofFameWardrsquosca-reerrecordis382-290-2(568)Histeamshavemadetenstateplayoffappearancesandthe1989clubwontheonlyGoldenGateConferencetitleinschoolhistoryInadditionWardfounded(in2006)andisExecutiveChairmanoftheDVCAthleticHallofFameCardinale Passes JohnCardinale47andaresidentofMartinezpassedawayafteratwo-yearbattlewithstomachcancerinMarchCardinalewasthedirectorofcommuni-cationsandmediarelationsatRacewaySonomasince1998Cardinalewasa

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areleasefromhisscholarshipfromtheUniversityofHawaiiDaviswhoplayedtwoseasonsfortheWarriorshasnotin-dentifiedanewschoolasofyetalthoughreportshavesurfacedthatWisconsinTexasTechTexasStateandCalhaveshowninterestDavishauled-in17recep-tionslastseasonfor235yardsandscoredtwotouchdownsOverallhenabbed45catchesandfivetouchdownsin15careergamesforHawaiiRaciti Back on Line for spartans CollegefootballfanscanexpecttoseealotoflocalboyTravisRacitithisyearontelevisionandinprintThe6-8306poundnosetacklefromCollegeParkenjoyedanexcellent2012seasonalongwithbeingakeyelementinhelpingSanJoseState(SJSU)tofootballresurgenceTheSpar-tansenjoyedan11-2overallrecord(5-1inWesternAthleticConference)lastseasonInadditionSJSUwasthe2012MilitaryBowlchampionswiththeir29-20victoryoverBowlingGreeninWashingtonDC The2103seasonseesSJSUmovingtotheMountainWestConference(MWC)wherethecompetitionwillagainbefor-midableRacitiaruggedjuniorhasbeenselectedasaconsensus2013pre-seasonFirst-TeamAll-MWCdefensivelinemenbyamultitudeofpublicationsRacitihasalsobeennotedbymanyasoneofthetopfiveplayerstowatchforfirst-yearcoachRonCaragherrsquossquadHeisoneofsixreturningstartersondefenseIn2012Racitinotched42tackles(12forloss)and85sacks In2011RacitiwastheWACrsquosDefen-siveFreshmanoftheYearAtCollegeParkin2009RacitiwasaSecond-TeamCal-HiSportscomAll-StatepickandChroni-cleAll-MetroselectionandtheCo-MostValuablePlayeroftheDFAL TheSpartansopentheirseasononThursdayAugust29astheyhostSacra-mentoStateandtraveltoPaloAltothefollowingweektofacetraditionalrivalStanfordRacitiwillbejoinedbyMartinezresidentandAlhambragradJaredLeafatransferfromHawaiiFloethe Promoted JakeFloetheagraduateofAcalaneshasbeenpromotedtoDouble-AMont-gomeryoftheSouthernLeagueThe

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InlateJunetheMartinezRedSoxMajorGirlssoftballteamtookonPinoleHerculesfortheLittleLeagueDistrict4TournamentofChampionsofContraCostaCountytitleThegamewashostedbyClaytonValleyLittleLeagueandplayedatClaytonValleyCharterHighSchool AsthevisitingteamMartinezwastednotimeastheystruckinthefirstinningwhenBriannaWatersledoffthegamewithawalkAfterabasehitbuntbyKarennaRossellimovedhertothirdHannaRuval-cabahitasacrificeflytoscoreWatersfora1-0lead DericaBoydwasthestartingpitcherforMartinezshuttingdownthefirsttwobatterswithstrikeoutstostartAfterissu-ingawalkMartinezrsquoscatcherLaurenKinggunnedtherunnertoendanythreat InthesecondMartineztackedontwomorerunssetupbyahitfromMarissaMooreandanerroronadroppedthirdstrikethatallowedMimiVotoreachfirstbasesafelyVoandMooreputthemselvesinscoringpositiononadoublestealandSadieJamesstrokedahittobringMoorehomeTheyscoredanotherRedSoxrunwhenJamesgotintoapickleallowingVotoscoreeasilyfora3-0leadBoydagainshutdownPinoleHerculesbystriking-outtheside InthethirdMartinezscoredtwomoreasRuvalcabastrokedahomerunandKingliftedasacrificeflymakingita5-0gameInthebottomoftheinningPinole

HerculesstruckbackscoringtworunsaftergettingahitandwalkwithtwooutsBoydfinallygotthethirdoutwithamuchneededldquoKrdquo ThefourthinningwentquicklyforbothsidesbutinthefifthBoydissuedablastoffherbatdrivingtheballdeeptotherightcenter210rsquosignforahomerunInthebottomoftheframetheRedSoxshutdownPinoleHerculeswithaneasy1-2-3inning InthesixththewheelsfelloffthePinoleHerculeswagonwhentheyallowedsixrunstoscorewithtwooutsHitsandwalksweretheirworstenemiesallowingMartineztobataroundfora12-2lead Martinezusedtheirsuperiorpitch-ingandsoliddefensetosecurethevictoryBoydhadastellargameallowingjusttwohitszeroearnedrunsandtwowalksandtheynotched12strikeouts BehindtheirincrediblemanagerPhilRainesandcoachesRichKingandSteveMooretheMartinezRedSoxisthefirstteaminthehistoryoftheMartinezLittleLeagueMajorGirlstogoundefeatedallseasontowinthechampionshipDowntwoplayersduetoinjuries-AleijaLewisrsquolegandJuliaParksrsquobrokenthumb-theyovercameadversitygelledasateamandplayedlikesisterstowinitall TheteamstayedtogethertoplayintheAll-StarsrepresentingMartinezandislookingforatriptotheLittleLeagueWorldSerieslaterthissummer

The Pleasant Hill Blue 8U Boys team battled the heat as well as some serious com-petition to finish in 2nd place at the All World Baseball Fire Cracker 400 Tournament on June 28-30 in Martinez The Blue team finished pool play with a 3-0-1 record good for the 2 seed in the Semi Finals There they beat The Belmont Blasters 3-2 on a walk off triple in the bottom of the 6th inning Our boys finally fell to The Delta Dawgs in the championship game The team picked up their second consecutive 2nd place finish in the Fremont 4th of July Tournament Our boys used some hot hitting superb defense and clutch pitch-ing to advance to the championship game with a 3-1 record There they met the un-beaten host team from Fremont The championship game was a real nail biter with Fremont coming out on top 5-4 Great job guys

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SonomaStateUniversity(SSU)seniorpitcherHarmenSidhuwhosetaprogramandCaliforniaCollegiateAthleticAssociation(CCAA)recordforthebestsingle-seasonearnedrunaverage(ERA)andledthenationinthatsamecategorywasnamedtherecipientofthe2013TinoMartinezAwardwhichispresentedeachyeartothemostoutstandingplayerinNCAADivisionIIbaseball SidhuisfromMartinezandattendedCollegeParkgraduatingin2008 EquivalenttofootballrsquosHeismanTrophytheprestigiousawardisnamedaftertheformerUniversityofTampaUSOlympianandMajorLeagueBaseballAll-StarTinoMartinezTinohimselfmadethecalltoSidhutopersonallycongratulatehimonwinningtheaward In13startsthisseasonSidhuwas10-1witha098ERAwith93strikeoutsin8223inningsHeallowedjust47hitsand9earnedrunsHisERAwastopsinDivisionIIandisthefirsttimeinthestoriedhistoryofSonomaStatebaseball--andtheCCAA--thatastartingpitcherhasrecordedanERAunder100MostimpressivelySidhugave-upjustfiveextrabasehits(nohomeruns)to323battershefaced Theright-handerendedhistwo-yearstintwithSSUbybreakingtheall-timerecordforlowestcareerERA(156)andlowestopponentbattingaverage(186)

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Dallimontirsquos Restaurant

1932 Oak Park Boulevard Pleasant Hill 925-944-5224

wwwdallimontiscom

bull A Family Tradition Since 1982 bull Open for Lunch amp Dinnerbull Reservations amp Take Out Available bull Small Banquets Welcome

bull Full Bar amp Wine List bull A Touch of North Beach in your Neighborhood

LIVE MUSIC EVERY SATURDAY FRIDAY KARAOKE NIGHT bull GRAB THE MIC AND ROCK OUT

Come for the food stay for the music

83 Tamsen Donner Blues Band bull 810 Private Practice817 Lumberyard bull 824 Kick the Mule bull 831 The Famous Three-O

August 1 Chris Cain Band Armandos 707 Marina Vista Martinez 8pm

August 3 Danrsquos Bar 1524 Civic Drive Walnut Creek 10pm

August 4 Dave Martinrsquos House Party Pleasant Hill Summer Concert by the Lake 6pm

August 17 Caroompas Room Armandos 707 Marina Vista Martinez 8pm

August 18 Cover2Cover Pleasant Hill Summer Concert by the Lake 6pm

August 24 El Desayuno Armandos 707 Marina Vista Martinez 8pm

August 29 Sin Silver Roccorsquos Pizzeria 2909 Ygnacio Valley Road Walnut Creek 8pm

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Visit wwwpleasanthillconcertscom for all concert information Sponsored by Pleasant Hill Civic Action Commission

Series Sponsors

City ofPleasant Hill

ConcertSponsors

Casey Strand

Chiropractor

FOOD amp Funevery concert

SheilarsquosDaycare

On the lawn by the lake at Pleasant Hill City Hall Gregory Ln amp Cleaveland Rd

LIVE Music

6-8pm

Free

Aug 4 Kinderrsquos BBQ

Aug 18 Kinders BBQ

Sep 1 Taqueria Los Gallos

The following restaurantsare scheduled to sell food

Thanks for joining us for allthe concerts this summer

Ice cream and shaved ice available

for purchase at all concerts

Aug 4Dave Martin House Party

FunkRampBDanceClassic RockAug 18Cover2CoverHigh Energy Dance Music

Jul 7 Aug 4 Sep 1 Aug 18 Aug 18 Aug 18

And on Sep 1Gumbo Stew

Community Service DayPleasant Hillrsquos 9th ANNUAL

Organized by Pleasant Hill Civic Action Commission

and supported by local businesses

City of

Pleasant Hill

Saturday 730am September 28 2013

wwwpleasant-hillnetCSDRegister your project or volunteer at

For more information call 671-5229or email mneliscipleasant-hillcaus

Make a difference

Churches schools neighborhoods businessesfind a project

and register it on the city website at wwwpleasant-hillnetCSD

Volunteers

Open to all agesmdash families and children welcome

FREE kick-off breakfast

FREE

PLUS

sign up online at wwwpleasant-hillnetCSD to work

by the PH Lions beginning at 730am

at PH Park Gregory Ln (first 600 receive a T-shirt)

bring items of non-perishable food for the barrels

of the Food Bank of Contra Costa amp Solano

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tHE gaRDEN

InancienttimesAugustwasknownasWeodMonathwhichalsomeansweedmonthwhengrowthcrescendoswithlushplantsofallkindsandpeaksalongwithasmanyvarietiesofweedsasCarterhaspillsKnownasthehottestmonthoftheyearAugustistraditionallythebiggestvacationmonthtooAnoldEnglishsayingisldquoIfthefirstweekofAugustbewarmthewinterwillbewhiteandlongrdquo AugustisalsoWaterQualityMonthbutmoreimportantlyAu-gustishellipdrumrollhellipNationalGoatCheeseMonthLeadingintooneofthemonthrsquoslargestcropndashtomatoesTomatoescanastoundapersononmanylevelsAftermanymurmur-ousconversationsbetweenbeesandplantsgardenersshouldhaveanabun-danceofpollinatedflowersproducinghugecropsofloomingmulti-coloredfruitsThickslicesofsaidtomatoespairswimminglywellwithgoatcheese

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tomatoes Basil and Fruit Oh MyBy Lesley Stiles

Corn Fritters

Sweet and Sour Tomatoes

Mix flour baking powder and salt in a bowl Make a well in the center and put eggs oil and milk in center Whisk together and add corn and herbs Put enough oil in a frying pan to grease well Fry the fritters a few at a time until golden on each side

Put tomatoes green onions and cilantro in a bowl and set aside Heat olive oil in a sauce pan Add cinnamon and cumin and heat until bubbly about 2 minutes Slowly add honey and rice vinegar Cook for 3 more minutes or until a little thick and gooey Pour mixture over tomatoes cilantro and green onions Season with salt and let sit for about 5 minutes before using

1frac12 cups flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon soda1 teaspoon kosher salt2 large eggs

frac34 cup milk3 tablespoons olive oil2 cups fresh corn kernels2 tablespoons each chopped parsley and chopped basil

2 pounds of assorted heirloom tomatoes seeded and cut into chunks1 bunch green onions sliced thin2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro2 tablespoons of honey

frac14 cup of seasoned rice vinegar1 tablespoon of olive oil1 teaspoon of kosher salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Ingredients

Ingredients

Directions

Directions

OrganicGardeneveryyearStudentslovehowsweettheyareandveryfewmakeitpastthepickinrsquoForthosethatdomakeitinsideconjureupabeauti-fulsaladusingSunGoldscutinhalffreshcorncutoffthecobbabyaru-gulafreshcrunchychoppedcucumberandcrumbledfetaDrizzleexcellentoliveoilsqueezelemonjuicecrackseasaltandmixgentlyItrsquosthesaladyouwillliveonfortherestofthesummer StonefruitsswollenbysunarepeakingthismonthaswellandareburstingwithnaturalsugarsSliceontoapieceofpuffpastryandeggwashthedoughPullituparoundthefruitsprinklewithadashofrawsug-arandbakeat400untilthepastryisbrownandthejuicesarebubblingEatthisfreeformtarthotwithmeltingva-nillabeanicecreamandcreatealus-cioussaucearoundyourplate(tobelickeduplaterwhenonlylovedonesarepresent)

MercuryhasbeenabithighbutitisthoseeveningsweliveforwhenthesungivesupthefightandthegentlesummerbreezeoffthebayrollsintoourlittlevalleymakingitoneofthefinestplacesonearthtocallhomeGetoutonthetrailsearlyandhydratelotsMangia CornFritterswithSweetandSourtomatoesisthemostpopularitemIprepareforfolksallsummerlonghandsdownAlittlebitofworkbutitwillguaranteeyouaspotatanypartyalotofsuitorsandevenseveralpropos-alsofmarriage LesleyStilesisagraduateoftheCaliforniaCulinaryAcademysus-tainablecatererandschoolgardeneducator ContactLesleyatlesleystilescomcastnetwwwlesleystilesblog-spotcomandvisithernewwebsitewwwlesleystilesfoodscom

HILLCREST CONGREGATIONAL

CHURCH

God is still speaking

Hillcrest Congregational Church UCC404 Gregory Lane Pleasant Hill CA 94523

925-689-8260 bull wwwhillcrestuccorg

All people may now legally marry in our stateFor years at Hillcrest we have said

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Whoever you are wherever you are on lifersquos journeyyou are welcome here

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Pleasant Hill senior activities

Martinez senior activities818 green st (925) 370-8770

233 gregory Lane (925) 798-8788

81 - Fit For Life Senior Aerobics 9-10amTuesThursEnergy-inspiringmusictostartyourdayoffrightlowimpacteasydancemovesforagoodcardiowork-outYoursquollhavelotsoffunwhileyouareburningcaloriesMuscleconditioningandstretchingarepartoftheprogramAppropriateforalllevelsInstructorTariNicholson8classes$35$30(member)or8-classpunchcard$40Noclasson8688

813 - So You Want to Write a Book 2pmApanelofblockbusterlocalauthorswilldiscusstheirwritingandpublishingexperiencesQampAsessionfollowsTheau-thorswillbeBarbaraBentley(A Dance with the Devil A True Story of Marriage to a Psychopath)JonCory (A Plague of Scoundrels)AlfredJGarrette(The Saint of Florenville A Love Story)andJudithMarshall (Husbands May Come amp Go but Friends are Forever)FreePHSCChateauHall

815 - Basic Computer amp You 130-3pm ThursdaysThisisahands-onexperi-encewhereyouwilllearnthebasiccomputerfunctionssuchashowtoturnonthecomputerlogonnavigatewithamouseandfindsoftwareapplicationsInstructorWalterSanchezPHSeniorCenterComputerLab3classes$45$40(member)

830 - Just the Facts Regarding Skin Cancer 1pmThoroughskincancerpresen-tationincludesadviceonpreventionearlydetectionamptreatmentoptionsThiseducationaltalkwillhighlighttheABCDErsquosofskincancerbasalcellsquamouscellandmelanomaRefreshmentsampsunscreenprovidedPresenterShannyBaughmanMDSponsoredbyCASkinampMelanomaCenterDiabloValleyOn-cologyandHospiceoftheEastBayCalltoreserveyourspotFreeforallages

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Linda J WeihofenReverse Mortgage Specialist

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82 - CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) 10am- 1230pm Donrsquot be ScaredhellipBe PreparedWeareofferingafree2-hourpersonalemergencypreparednessclasspresentedbytheCERTteamLearnhowtobereadywhenamajordisasterstrikesTopicscoveredwillincludewhatbasicneces-sarysuppliesandequipmentyoushouldhaveandwhatplansyoushouldmaketoensureyouarereadytomeetthischallengingtimeCalltoregister(925)370-8770EveryoneiswelcomeNoteTherewillbeafreedrawing(emergencypreparationkitvaluedat$100)forthosewhoattendthisim-portantandinformativeseminarDrawingwillbeheldaftertheseminaryoumustbepresenttowin

811 - Pancake Breakfast 8-1100amThisdeliciousbreakfastincludespan-cakesortoastsausageeggs(howyoulikethem)orangejuiceandcoffeeEveryoneiswelcomeCostis$350foradultsand$2forchildren10yearsandunderHandmadecraftsperfectforgiftswillbeonsaleduringthebreakfast

Coming soonhellipcall the center for more informationbullCatchYourself-MaintainYourIndependenceFridaysSeptember6ndash272013bullCoroDrsquoAmiciConcertSundaySeptember152013bullVagabondPlayerspresentldquoWagonWheelsrdquoFridaySeptember272013

Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu in October AretheGalaacutepagosIslandsandMachuPicchuonyourbucketlistJointheMartinezSeniorCenterforthetripofalifetimetoEcuadorGalapagosIslandsandPeruTripDatesOctober1-122013TourHighlights5Day4NightGalapagosIslandsCruiseaboardtheLegendExploretheSacredValleyoftheIncasstayovernightinMachuPicchuandtourCuzcoandthenearbyruinsLandandCruisePack-ageTourIncludesAllmealstransfersandexcursionsonboardcruiseroundtriptrainticketsonVistadomeTrainalltransfersandsightseeingasoutlinedintheitineraryairporttransferstoSanFranciscoAirportairfarefromSFOtoGuayaquilreturningfromLimatoSFOallinternalflightsCost$7794perpersondoubleoccupancyCallthecenterat(925)370-8770foradetaileditineraryTherearejustafewspacesleftifyouwouldliketogocalltoday

Help a Child to Read

Community service Day

Helpachildlearntoreadbyvolunteer-ingforthePleasantHillEducationInitiative(PHEI)ReadingReadiness programbegin-ningthisfall The ReadingReadiness programwilltargetstudentsingradesK-2ateachele-mentaryschoolinPleasantHill Volunteerswillbematchedwithyoungreadersandwillworkone-on-onewithstudentsunderateacherrsquosguidancetoimprovetheirread-ingskillsandgivethemtheconfidencetheyneedtothriveintheclassroomThereisnopreviousexperiencenecessarytovolunteer

justacommitmentofonehouraweektomakeadifference VolunteerswillneedtobefingerprintedandTBtested ThePHEIisalsointerestedinpartner-ingwithbusinessesandcivicandreligiousgroupsthatarewillingtocreateReadingReadinessteamstohelpoutintheclass-room ForadditionalinformationortohelpoutwiththisprogrampleasegotothePHEIrsquoswebpageandclickonldquoSignupasaVolunteerNowrdquo httpwwwcipleasant-hillcausphei

Volunteerandprojectregistrationisnowopenforthe9thannualCommunityServiceDayonSaturdaySeptember28thChurchesschoolsneighborhoodsbusinessesfindaprojectandregisteritonthecitywebsiteatwwwpleasant-hillnetCSD Senior Residents ndash Do you need help at home with yard workTheSeniorCenterandPHCivicActionCommissionareexploringthepossibilityofas-sistingseniorsattheirresidenceswhoareinneedofyardworkandotheroutdoorchoresIfyouareinterestedinreceivingassistancefromCommunityServiceDayvolunteersorhaveanyquestionsaboutthisprojectpleasecallDanaat798-8788oremailheratdkriderpleasanthillreccom FormoreinformationcontactMartinNelisatmneliscipleasant-hillcausorcall(925)671-5229

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 29

Recreation and Park updatesMake a Difference BerecognizedinourcommunitywithyourgeneroussupportofournewSeniorCenterTeenCenterCommuni-tyCenterandPleasantOaksParkHelpusmeetourgoaltocompletethefinaltouchesforallfourofournewPleasantHillRecreationvenuesWestillneedfurniturefixturesandequipmentWall Dedication ($500+) Withyourgenerousdonationyourdesignatednamewillbeetchedonabeautifulclearslatewithinthecapitalcampaigndedicationwallslocatedin

thePleasantHillSeniorCenterTeenCenterandCommunityCenterCon-tactourofficetosecureyourspecialplaceRoom Dedication Opportuni-ties ($5000+) HonorandrecognizeyourfamilyalovedoneabusinessororganizationformanyyearstocomebynamingaroominoneormoreofournewPleasantHillRecreationcentersSpecialsignagewillcommemorateyourgenerouscontribu-tionandyourexceptionalcommitmenttoourcommunityContactouroffice

todiscussroom-namingopportunitiesavailableineachcenteradditional Donation Opportu-nities OpportunitiessuchasdesignateddonationspledgesandbequestsarealsowelcomecontributionsAnydonationover$500willberecognizedwithyournameonourdedicationwallslocatedinallthreebuildingsTogetyournamededicationetchedinrecognitionthisyearthedeadlineisOctober102013Formoreinformationonthebondproj-ectsanddonationopportunitiesvisitwwwpleasanthillreccomCome Play With us this Fall ThePleasantHillRecreationampParkDistrictrsquosFallSpotlightisheadedtomailboxesonAugust15Checkoutallnewclassesactivitiesandeventsgoing

onthisfallinPleasantHillFromtod-dlerstoteenstoseniorstheSpotlightisyourguidetofunthisfallRegisterearlyforclassesandactivitiesearlytosecureyourspotFormoreinformationoneverythingPHRPDhastooffervisitwwwpleasanthillreccomteen Center Open HouseAugust 21 from 230pm to 5pm InterestedintheTeenCenterbutnotsurewhatithastoofferComecheckitoutMeetthestaffcheckoutthegamesandactivitiesseeclassdem-onstrationsandenterourprizedrawingSign-upsforclassesandactivitieswillalsobeavailableThenewTeenCenterislocatedinthePleasantHillParkat147GregoryLaneFormoreinforma-tiononthiseventcall(925)691-5645orvisitwwwphteenscenecom

PaID aDVERtORIaL

Teen council members from left to right Meredith Fore Allie Naccara Emily Adamson and Maddie Shultz

wwwourcommunityfocuscomPage 30 August 2013

FALCON FOUNDATION

College Parkrsquos Class of 1963 Reunion

Join Us At the Malt Shoppe

Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17 600 to 1000

Catered by Outback Steakhouse

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Join us for dinner catered by Outback Steakhouse at the Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17th from 6pm ndash 10pm

Music of the Doo Wop Bands of the 50rsquos and 60rsquosAfter party will be at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center from 10pm - 1am

Sunday Picnic at the Martinez Waterfront from 11am - 3pmFor more information please contact Jerry Pollard

3129 Sonoma Valley Drive Fairfield Ca 945349168135401 bull jerrypollardyahoocom

The class of 1983 is celebrating 30 years and we want to celebrate with the classes of 1982 amp 1984

Join us for a catered picnic at Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek Bring your family Sunday September 29th from 1100 am ndash 600 pm

For more information and to RSVP contact Corrin Grube Canale at ccanalecomcastnet or

Danielle Pratt Dearborn at thedearbornscomcastnet

30 YEARREUNION

Class of 83rsquo

50 YEARREUNION

Class of 63rsquo

The class of 1963 is celebrating 50 years Join us at the Malt Shoppe

HALL OFFAME

BANQUET

7th Annual

CPHS Annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction CeremonyPlease join us in honoring our Athletic Alumni on Saturday August 24th 2013at St Andrews Community Center bull 1601 Mary Dr Pleasant Hill CA 94523

No Host Bar at 500PM Dinner at 630

Catered By Outback Steakhouse Pleasant Hill CA Cost of Event $5000 per person Reservations needed - Must reserve by Aug10th Tickets at door only if seating is available for $7000 Send checks to HOF Falcon Foundation co Barbara Lannum 109 Woodview Ct Martinez CA 94553

TEAMS TO BE HONOREDGymnastics 1968 - 69 - 70

HONOREEMike Huff 1978

ATHLETES TO BE HONOREDDan Stoll 1991 Cross Country and Track

Alison Suto 1988 Tennis-Basketball-SoftballDustin Torrez 1994 Football-BaseballCasey Torrez 1994 Football-Baseball

Contact Jerry Pollard CPHS Hall of Fame Committee E-mail for more info jerrypollardyahoocom bull 916-813-5401

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 31

same as it Ever WasBy Suzie Billingsley

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Itrsquosjustafewdaysafterthe4thofJulyinPleasantHillandthemarksarestillfreshinthemiddleofthestreetwheretwobestfriendsandtheirdadshadsetoffsomeldquoPiccoloPeterdquoandoth-erharmlesssparklynoisyfireworksWatchingthemfromthestreetthatnightIsmiledattheirsimplejoyandlaughterItbroughtmebacktoanotherJulywhenItoowasalittlegirlgrowinguponthisstreetattheendofthecourtIlivehereagaininmyageofmiddle-essenceinthesamehousewhereIgrewup InfrontofmyhouseattheendofthecourtwastheplacewherealltheneighborkidsplayedsoftballcowboysandIndianstagandhopscotchandwhereourdadstaughtushowtoridebikesWestayedoutuntillateonhotsummernightsplayingtetherballorrun-

ningthroughthesprinklersGoinguptoDinosaurHillbehindmystreetwasalwaysanadventureoffortbuildingandexploring MycousinsandIputplastichorseheadsonthehandlebarsofourbikesinhonorofRoyRogersampDaleEvansWenamedourbikesaftertheirhorsesTrig-gerandButtermilkMybackyardhadalargestoragebuildingwecalledThePon-derosabecausewelovedtheTVshowldquoBonanzardquoandanythingwithawesterntheme WhenIwassevenmybestfriendonthestreetandIwereinseparableSheisthesisterofactorTomHanksWeplayedwithourdogsBarbiedollsandboardgamesanddancedtoAmericanBandstandonTVShemovedawayayearlaterandwelosttouchbutwhenIfoundheronFacebooklastyearwesharedmanyfondmemoriesofourchildhoodsummersNowtherearetwootherlittlegirlsonthestreetwhoareBFFrsquosandplaytogetherallthetime InthiseraofiPhonessocialnet-workingandendlessactivitiesawayfromhomesomethinghasbeenlostButmylivingroomlooksouttowhereweplayedaschildrenandIstillseefathersteach-ingtheirkidstoridebikesBoysandgirlsstillwalktheirdogsandplaysoftballandhopscotchItwarmsmyhearttoknowthatsometime-honoredritualsofgrow-ingupcontinueItrsquoswonderfultorealizethatthekidsonmystreetarestillcon-nectingwitheachotheroutsideinthesunshineandunderthestarrysummernightskySuzie on her horse-head handlebar bike

wwwourcommunityfocuscomPage 32 August 2013

AGameofThronesthefirstbookinGeorgeRRMartinrsquosacclaimedfantasyseriesASongofIceandFireisanengrossingnovelfilledwithpoliticalconspiracymysteryandadventureThestorybe-ginswhenEddardStarkLordofWinterfellisappointedasHandtotheKingcausinghimtomovesouthtoKingrsquosLandingthecapitalcityofWesteroswherethingsareneverastheyseemandwherepeoplewilldoanythingtofurthertheirselfishinterestsInthisatmosphereofdouble-crossingandmanipulationEddardStarkrsquoshonorandgoodintentionsputhimatoddswithmuchofthecityrsquosinhabitantsMeanwhilethemalevolentOthersaremassingbeyondtheWallthatprotectsWesterosfromtheterrorsofthefarnorthandbeyondtheNar-rowSeaDaenerysTargaryendaugh-teroftheoverthrownKingAerysismarriedtotheleaderoftheDothrakiawarlikepeopleaspaymentforanarmyforherbrother ThisnovelisnotasimplevillageboyvsgreatevilfantasybookItisacomplexstorywhereyouareneversurewhotherealvillainisandwhereenemiescanturnintoalliesandviceversaAlongwithitsintricateplotandbelievablecharactersMartinrsquosprose

isoneofthebookrsquosbiggeststrengthsasitisveryeffec-tiveatconveyingtensionandmakingyoufeellikeyoursquoreinthemiddleoftheactionCourtdealingsandroyalpoliticsareasexcitingasadeadlybattle(ofwhichtherearenumer-ous)Inadditiontheworldof

AGameofThronescontainscharactersasvariedandrealasourownMartinshowcasesthesecharactersbywritingfromtheperspectiveofonecharacterforeachchapterThisgivesthereadergreaterinsightintothemindofeachmajorcharacterandrevealsthemotiva-tionsbehindeachcharacterrsquosactionsMartinrsquosgeniusliesinhisabilitytomakeussympathizewiththevilestcreatureandtoquestionthemotivesofthemosthonorableknight AGameofThronesreallyisaone-of-a-kindbookbecauseofthemulti-facetedcharactersgreatproseandun-predictabilityofthestorySomeofyoumayhaveseentheHBOseriesbasedonthebooksandtrustmealthoughtheshowisgreatthebooksarebetterandifyoulikeoneyoursquollprobablyliketheother(ForpeoplewhohavealreadyreadASongofIceandFirecheckoutTheWheelofTimeseriesforanothergreatepicfantasyseries) Suggestedforages15andup

to Read or Not to Read By Zane Dundon Senior De La Salle HS

Meet a teen Illusionist Itrsquosunusualtomeetateenagemagi-cianbuttohaveonelivinginyourowncommunityisallthemoremagicalCollegeParkfreshmanJackDuganwhogoesbythestagenameJackAlexanderhadoneofthebiggestshowsofhisca-reerlastmonthattheUn-ScriptedThea-treinSanFranciscoTheFocussatdownwithJackanddiscussedhispenchantforillusionCFWhatattractedyoutomagicJDMagichasalwaysinterestedmebe-causeitissomethingthatamazespeopleanditallowsmetobecreativeandbringasenseofwondertoalmostanybodyAllofasuddenIhadthisskillthatnoneofmyotherfriendshadBecauseofthisIwasabletostandoutanddothingsthatmostotherkidsdonrsquotgettodoCF WhoisldquoJackAlexanderrdquoJDThepersonaIhaveonstagebasi-callyanenlargedversionofmyselfWhilemanymagicianschoosetocreatecharactersonstageothersarejustabig-gerversionofthemselvesIttakesaverylongtimetofindoutwhoyouareasaperformerandIamstilltryingtofigurethatoutformyselfCF AreyoualdquomagicianrdquoorldquoillusionistrdquoJD AnillusionistIllusionistsarestillmagiciansbuttheyareknownforperformingwithbigpropsUsuallymostyoungmagiciansperformsleightofhandmagicorcloseupmagicbutIalwayshadapassionforperformingil-lusionsIstartedperformingillusionsatage11andhavenotlookedbackCFHowdidyoulandtheUn-ScriptedTheatergigJD Iwasontourwithashowcalled

PuppetsofImpulsethatranthroughAprilandoneofourstopswastheUn-ScriptedTheaterOneoftheownersClayRobesonwantedmetoheadlinethereandsoIdidIhaveperformedatmanytheatersallacrosstheBayAreaandIhopetoonedayhavemyownfullshowinLasVegasCFWheredoyouseeyourselfin10yearsJDDoingmagicfull-timeeithertouringorplayingatonevenueforanextendedperiodoftimeIwillkeepworkinguntilmagicbecomesmyfull-timeprofessionIwillspendhoursadayworkingonmyshowbecausewithrepetitioncomesagreatendproductIamlookingtoputamodernspinonthisclassicart JackrsquosmomKimsaidldquoWeareveryproudofhimheshowssuchconfidenceHersquosalwaysshowingusnewthingsHehassuchadrivetosucceedandIadmirethatrdquo ForinquiriesaboutshowsemailJackatjackalexandermagicgmailcomYoucanwatchhimonYouTubebysearchingldquoJackAlexanderTeenMagi-cianrdquo

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 33

How Often should I Change my Oil

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theymayormaynotchecktheoillevelbeforeperformingtheoilchangeAtHaginrsquosautomotivewechecktheoillevelbeforeandafterperformingev-eryoilchangeIfyouroilislowbeforewestartyouroilchangewewillmakeanoteofitonyourrepairorderandrecommendmonitoringoilconsump-tionAlsowebelieveinperformingapreventativemaintenanceinspectionevery3monthsTheCarCareCouncilstillrecommendschangingtheoilandfilterevery3000milesformaximumenginelifeTheCarCareCouncilalsorecommendsperformingamulti-pointinspectionevery3monthsor3000miles FormoreinformationontheCarCareCouncilvehiclemaintenanceguidevisittheirwebsitehttpwwwnxtbookcomnxtbooksmercurycar-careguide

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Community announcementsBark For LifeDogloversareinvitedtoldquotakeabiteoutofcancerrdquoatthethirdannualBarkforLifeofPleasantHillThiscancer-fightingfundraiserwillbeheld9am - noon Sat August 3atthePHCityHallgazeboparkDogsareimportantcaregiversformanycancerpatientsandthisisawaytohonorthemwhileraisingmoneyfortheAmericanCancerSocietyAttheBarkpeoplewalktheirdogsonaleasharoundasmalltrackwhilespecialeventsareheldfordogsandtheirmasterswithprizesforthewinningdogsandagoodiebagforeachTheBarkForLifeisanexten-sionofthePeasantHillRelayForLifewhichwasheldonJune1and2Theeventraised$55000anddonationswillbetakenthroughAugust31Tosup-porttheBarkregisteryourdogfor$25andthensolicitdonationsfromyourdog-lovingfamilyandfriendsFormoreinformationandtoregistergotowwwrelayforlifeorgbarkpleasanthillcaOrcall925-944-4898ore-mailtolmasseoyahoocom

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Pleasant Hill Garden Study ClubAugust 6th 630pmatournewlo-cationFaithLutheranSocialHall50WoodsworthLnPleasantHill OpentoallinterestedingardeningGuestsalwayswelcometoprograms

ANNUAL Barbecue at Mangini Farm hosted by Louie Mangini Saturday August 10 4-8pmonPleasantHillRdnearTaylorBlvdBenefittingRodgersRanchWheatBarnRestorationLivemu-sicFoodFunampFriendsEmailrodg-ersranchyahoocomorcallAlomaat825-0506or216-5899Tickets$50per-son$90couple$20child(10-15years)

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Antiques Collectibles and Vintage ShowSaturday August 3 8am-4pmTheMartinezPeddlersFaireoneofthelargestantiquescollectiblesvintageandartsampcraftshowsintheareaOver150vendorsplus12storesonMainStandFerryStJohnHumphrieswillbeon-handtoappraiseyourcarry-initemfora$5donationtotheMartinezHistoricalSociety

Fridays on the MainEvery Friday thissummerMainStreetisalivewithcolorfulhotrodsclassiccarscustomtrucksmotorcyclesartsampcraftvendorsandlivemusicEnjoymusicfromlocalbandsandDJrsquosthroughoutthesummerEveryFridaythroughAugust306pm-8pmMainStMartinez

Road to Healthy Skin TourWednesday August 28 10am ndash 4pmPalosVerdesMallRiteAidParkinglotWalnutCreekAfreefullbodyskincan-cerscreeningbylicenseddermatologistsSponsorsSkinCancerFoundationand

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Walnut Creek Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos - FREEandopentothepublicThecommunity isinvitedtoattendtheAlzheimerrsquosAssociationWalktoEndAlzheimerrsquosonSaturdayOctober5at830amHeatherFarms301N SanCar-losDrive WalnutCreek WalktoEndAlzheimerrsquosisthelargestmovementtoendAlzheimerrsquosdiseaseAllproceedsprovideforcriticallyneededAlzheim-errsquossupportandeducationDonatejoinateamorstartateamat wwwalzorgwalk orbycalling 800-272-3900

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Coach allocco 600 Wins EarlierthisyearwewereremissnottoacknowledgeamilestoneofoneofouroldfriendsDeLaSalleheadvarsitybas-ketballcoachFrankAlloccocelebratedhis600thcareercoachingvictoryonFebruary8ThewincameastheSpartansusedtheirtrademarkdefensetodefeatLivermore64-29 The59-year-oldAlloccoisonlythetwenty-ninthboyrsquosbasketballcoachinCaliforniaprephistorytoreach600victoriesandtheninthfromtheBayAreaOverallhiscareerrecordonthatmagicalnightstoodat600-83(878)inacombined22-yearcareeratDLSandNorthgate(167wins)Congratulationscoachsteve Ward Back on the Diamond SteveWardveryfamiliartotheland-scapeatDiabloValleyCollege(DVC)forovertwodecadeshasannouncedhewillreturntothebaseballdiamondandcoachtheVikingsforanunprecedentedthirdstintin2014Some25yearsagoWardwasfirsthiredasheadbaseballcoachatDVCwhereheledtheteamfor14seasonsIn1995headdedthetitleofathleticdirectortohisresumeIn2000followingsixyearsofperforminginbothrolesheresignedfromcoachingbaseballcollegiatelyandfocusedonhissonrsquostravelteamldquoIamexcitedaboutgettingtofinishmylastfiveyearsatDVCasthebaseballcoachrdquoWardsaid Wardhas30yearsofexperiencecoachingbaseballatJCDivisionIandhighschoollevelsIn2002hewasinductedintotheCaliforniaCommunityCollegeBaseballHallofFameWardrsquosca-reerrecordis382-290-2(568)Histeamshavemadetenstateplayoffappearancesandthe1989clubwontheonlyGoldenGateConferencetitleinschoolhistoryInadditionWardfounded(in2006)andisExecutiveChairmanoftheDVCAthleticHallofFameCardinale Passes JohnCardinale47andaresidentofMartinezpassedawayafteratwo-yearbattlewithstomachcancerinMarchCardinalewasthedirectorofcommuni-cationsandmediarelationsatRacewaySonomasince1998Cardinalewasa

nativeofSanFranciscorsquosNorthBeachandagraduateofSacredHeartHighSchoolTheRacewayhonoredhimbynamingthemediacenterinhismemoryInadditionanimageofCardinalersquosfacewillbeperma-nentlyetchedinaplaquewhichresidesonthetrackrsquoswalloffameCardinalewasakind-heartedmanwhowasafriendtosomanyOurthoughtsandprayersgoouttoCardinalersquoswifeAndreaanddaughtersLaurenandEmmaPygeorge says goodbye HeadathletictrainerandteacherScottPygeorgehasannouncedthatheisleavingAlhambraafterbeingattheschoolfornearlytenyearsandwillbeheadingeasttoworkandteachatPittsburgHighSchoolPygeorgegrewupintheBayAreaandattendedChicoStateandthenwentontopursueagraduatedegreeatOldDominionUniversityinVirginiaWhileatODUScottworkedtheclinicalportionofhistrainingatnearbyNorfolkStateUniversityDeMers Earns several Elite Honors BaseballstarJoeDeMerswhojustcompletedhissophomoreyearatCollegeParkwasselectedasaFirst-TeamAll-AmericanchoicetotheLouisvilleSluggerBatCompanyrsquos2013nationalprepteamAtthesametimeDeMerswasalsonamedtheCal-HiSportsstatesophomoreldquoPlayeroftheYearrdquoandtheDVALrsquosCo-MostValuablePlayer Thetalentedshortstopandpitcherwasaperfect10-0inelevengamesstartedthispastseasonwitha100ERAhad5completegames(2shutouts)and63strikeouts(Just2walks)Attheplatehehadanimpressive373battingaveragewith2homerunsand25RBIs In2012DeMersalsohadasensa-tionalseasonandwasleagueMostValu-ablePitcherasafreshmanOverallinhisFalconcareerhenowboastsapitchingrecordof19-2witha101ERAThe6-2230-pounderwhohashit95miles-per-hourontheradargunhasreportedlygivenaverbalcommitmenttotheUniver-sityofWashingtonDavis Leaves Hawaii FormerAlhambrafootballstarTrevorDavishasrequestedandbeengranted

areleasefromhisscholarshipfromtheUniversityofHawaiiDaviswhoplayedtwoseasonsfortheWarriorshasnotin-dentifiedanewschoolasofyetalthoughreportshavesurfacedthatWisconsinTexasTechTexasStateandCalhaveshowninterestDavishauled-in17recep-tionslastseasonfor235yardsandscoredtwotouchdownsOverallhenabbed45catchesandfivetouchdownsin15careergamesforHawaiiRaciti Back on Line for spartans CollegefootballfanscanexpecttoseealotoflocalboyTravisRacitithisyearontelevisionandinprintThe6-8306poundnosetacklefromCollegeParkenjoyedanexcellent2012seasonalongwithbeingakeyelementinhelpingSanJoseState(SJSU)tofootballresurgenceTheSpar-tansenjoyedan11-2overallrecord(5-1inWesternAthleticConference)lastseasonInadditionSJSUwasthe2012MilitaryBowlchampionswiththeir29-20victoryoverBowlingGreeninWashingtonDC The2103seasonseesSJSUmovingtotheMountainWestConference(MWC)wherethecompetitionwillagainbefor-midableRacitiaruggedjuniorhasbeenselectedasaconsensus2013pre-seasonFirst-TeamAll-MWCdefensivelinemenbyamultitudeofpublicationsRacitihasalsobeennotedbymanyasoneofthetopfiveplayerstowatchforfirst-yearcoachRonCaragherrsquossquadHeisoneofsixreturningstartersondefenseIn2012Racitinotched42tackles(12forloss)and85sacks In2011RacitiwastheWACrsquosDefen-siveFreshmanoftheYearAtCollegeParkin2009RacitiwasaSecond-TeamCal-HiSportscomAll-StatepickandChroni-cleAll-MetroselectionandtheCo-MostValuablePlayeroftheDFAL TheSpartansopentheirseasononThursdayAugust29astheyhostSacra-mentoStateandtraveltoPaloAltothefollowingweektofacetraditionalrivalStanfordRacitiwillbejoinedbyMartinezresidentandAlhambragradJaredLeafatransferfromHawaiiFloethe Promoted JakeFloetheagraduateofAcalaneshasbeenpromotedtoDouble-AMont-gomeryoftheSouthernLeagueThe

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InlateJunetheMartinezRedSoxMajorGirlssoftballteamtookonPinoleHerculesfortheLittleLeagueDistrict4TournamentofChampionsofContraCostaCountytitleThegamewashostedbyClaytonValleyLittleLeagueandplayedatClaytonValleyCharterHighSchool AsthevisitingteamMartinezwastednotimeastheystruckinthefirstinningwhenBriannaWatersledoffthegamewithawalkAfterabasehitbuntbyKarennaRossellimovedhertothirdHannaRuval-cabahitasacrificeflytoscoreWatersfora1-0lead DericaBoydwasthestartingpitcherforMartinezshuttingdownthefirsttwobatterswithstrikeoutstostartAfterissu-ingawalkMartinezrsquoscatcherLaurenKinggunnedtherunnertoendanythreat InthesecondMartineztackedontwomorerunssetupbyahitfromMarissaMooreandanerroronadroppedthirdstrikethatallowedMimiVotoreachfirstbasesafelyVoandMooreputthemselvesinscoringpositiononadoublestealandSadieJamesstrokedahittobringMoorehomeTheyscoredanotherRedSoxrunwhenJamesgotintoapickleallowingVotoscoreeasilyfora3-0leadBoydagainshutdownPinoleHerculesbystriking-outtheside InthethirdMartinezscoredtwomoreasRuvalcabastrokedahomerunandKingliftedasacrificeflymakingita5-0gameInthebottomoftheinningPinole

HerculesstruckbackscoringtworunsaftergettingahitandwalkwithtwooutsBoydfinallygotthethirdoutwithamuchneededldquoKrdquo ThefourthinningwentquicklyforbothsidesbutinthefifthBoydissuedablastoffherbatdrivingtheballdeeptotherightcenter210rsquosignforahomerunInthebottomoftheframetheRedSoxshutdownPinoleHerculeswithaneasy1-2-3inning InthesixththewheelsfelloffthePinoleHerculeswagonwhentheyallowedsixrunstoscorewithtwooutsHitsandwalksweretheirworstenemiesallowingMartineztobataroundfora12-2lead Martinezusedtheirsuperiorpitch-ingandsoliddefensetosecurethevictoryBoydhadastellargameallowingjusttwohitszeroearnedrunsandtwowalksandtheynotched12strikeouts BehindtheirincrediblemanagerPhilRainesandcoachesRichKingandSteveMooretheMartinezRedSoxisthefirstteaminthehistoryoftheMartinezLittleLeagueMajorGirlstogoundefeatedallseasontowinthechampionshipDowntwoplayersduetoinjuries-AleijaLewisrsquolegandJuliaParksrsquobrokenthumb-theyovercameadversitygelledasateamandplayedlikesisterstowinitall TheteamstayedtogethertoplayintheAll-StarsrepresentingMartinezandislookingforatriptotheLittleLeagueWorldSerieslaterthissummer

The Pleasant Hill Blue 8U Boys team battled the heat as well as some serious com-petition to finish in 2nd place at the All World Baseball Fire Cracker 400 Tournament on June 28-30 in Martinez The Blue team finished pool play with a 3-0-1 record good for the 2 seed in the Semi Finals There they beat The Belmont Blasters 3-2 on a walk off triple in the bottom of the 6th inning Our boys finally fell to The Delta Dawgs in the championship game The team picked up their second consecutive 2nd place finish in the Fremont 4th of July Tournament Our boys used some hot hitting superb defense and clutch pitch-ing to advance to the championship game with a 3-1 record There they met the un-beaten host team from Fremont The championship game was a real nail biter with Fremont coming out on top 5-4 Great job guys

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sidhu Drafted by tampa By Chuck Nan

SonomaStateUniversity(SSU)seniorpitcherHarmenSidhuwhosetaprogramandCaliforniaCollegiateAthleticAssociation(CCAA)recordforthebestsingle-seasonearnedrunaverage(ERA)andledthenationinthatsamecategorywasnamedtherecipientofthe2013TinoMartinezAwardwhichispresentedeachyeartothemostoutstandingplayerinNCAADivisionIIbaseball SidhuisfromMartinezandattendedCollegeParkgraduatingin2008 EquivalenttofootballrsquosHeismanTrophytheprestigiousawardisnamedaftertheformerUniversityofTampaUSOlympianandMajorLeagueBaseballAll-StarTinoMartinezTinohimselfmadethecalltoSidhutopersonallycongratulatehimonwinningtheaward In13startsthisseasonSidhuwas10-1witha098ERAwith93strikeoutsin8223inningsHeallowedjust47hitsand9earnedrunsHisERAwastopsinDivisionIIandisthefirsttimeinthestoriedhistoryofSonomaStatebaseball--andtheCCAA--thatastartingpitcherhasrecordedanERAunder100MostimpressivelySidhugave-upjustfiveextrabasehits(nohomeruns)to323battershefaced Theright-handerendedhistwo-yearstintwithSSUbybreakingtheall-timerecordforlowestcareerERA(156)andlowestopponentbattingaverage(186)

Hecompileda17-2recordin25careerappearances(allstarts)In150totalinningsheallowedjust99hitsand26earnedrunswhilestriking-out161(4thall-timeforSSU) AftertheseasonSidhuwasselectedasaFirst-TeamperformerbytheCCAAand

WestRegionHealsoearnedFirst-TeamAll-AmericahonorsfromtheAmericanBaseballCoachesAssociationandtheNa-tionalCollegiateBaseballWritersAssocia-tion InadditiontohisstellarplaySidhuwasoutstandingintheclassroomaswellpostinga354GPAincommunicationsHewasnamedtothe2013DivisionIIAca-demicAll-Districtteam SonomaStatefinishedthirdintheDivisionIIWestRegionandwrapped-up2013withanoverallrecordof36-22TheSeawolvesplacedfourthinCCAAwitha24-16record SidhuspenthisfirsttwoyearsatDia-bloValleyCollegePriortothatheearnedThird-TeamAll-DVALhonorsafterhisseniorseasonatCollegeParkTheFalconsalsomadeanimpressiverunthatseasontoclaimtheNCS3A-EastBaycrownwithSidhuwinningthreeofthefourgamesenroute SidhugotsomemoregreatnewsinearlyJunewhenhewasa20th-rounddraftpick(608thoverall)oftheTampaBayRays

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Mix flour baking powder and salt in a bowl Make a well in the center and put eggs oil and milk in center Whisk together and add corn and herbs Put enough oil in a frying pan to grease well Fry the fritters a few at a time until golden on each side

Put tomatoes green onions and cilantro in a bowl and set aside Heat olive oil in a sauce pan Add cinnamon and cumin and heat until bubbly about 2 minutes Slowly add honey and rice vinegar Cook for 3 more minutes or until a little thick and gooey Pour mixture over tomatoes cilantro and green onions Season with salt and let sit for about 5 minutes before using

1frac12 cups flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon soda1 teaspoon kosher salt2 large eggs

frac34 cup milk3 tablespoons olive oil2 cups fresh corn kernels2 tablespoons each chopped parsley and chopped basil

2 pounds of assorted heirloom tomatoes seeded and cut into chunks1 bunch green onions sliced thin2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro2 tablespoons of honey

frac14 cup of seasoned rice vinegar1 tablespoon of olive oil1 teaspoon of kosher salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Ingredients

Ingredients

Directions

Directions

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830 - Just the Facts Regarding Skin Cancer 1pmThoroughskincancerpresen-tationincludesadviceonpreventionearlydetectionamptreatmentoptionsThiseducationaltalkwillhighlighttheABCDErsquosofskincancerbasalcellsquamouscellandmelanomaRefreshmentsampsunscreenprovidedPresenterShannyBaughmanMDSponsoredbyCASkinampMelanomaCenterDiabloValleyOn-cologyandHospiceoftheEastBayCalltoreserveyourspotFreeforallages

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811 - Pancake Breakfast 8-1100amThisdeliciousbreakfastincludespan-cakesortoastsausageeggs(howyoulikethem)orangejuiceandcoffeeEveryoneiswelcomeCostis$350foradultsand$2forchildren10yearsandunderHandmadecraftsperfectforgiftswillbeonsaleduringthebreakfast

Coming soonhellipcall the center for more informationbullCatchYourself-MaintainYourIndependenceFridaysSeptember6ndash272013bullCoroDrsquoAmiciConcertSundaySeptember152013bullVagabondPlayerspresentldquoWagonWheelsrdquoFridaySeptember272013

Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu in October AretheGalaacutepagosIslandsandMachuPicchuonyourbucketlistJointheMartinezSeniorCenterforthetripofalifetimetoEcuadorGalapagosIslandsandPeruTripDatesOctober1-122013TourHighlights5Day4NightGalapagosIslandsCruiseaboardtheLegendExploretheSacredValleyoftheIncasstayovernightinMachuPicchuandtourCuzcoandthenearbyruinsLandandCruisePack-ageTourIncludesAllmealstransfersandexcursionsonboardcruiseroundtriptrainticketsonVistadomeTrainalltransfersandsightseeingasoutlinedintheitineraryairporttransferstoSanFranciscoAirportairfarefromSFOtoGuayaquilreturningfromLimatoSFOallinternalflightsCost$7794perpersondoubleoccupancyCallthecenterat(925)370-8770foradetaileditineraryTherearejustafewspacesleftifyouwouldliketogocalltoday

Help a Child to Read

Community service Day

Helpachildlearntoreadbyvolunteer-ingforthePleasantHillEducationInitiative(PHEI)ReadingReadiness programbegin-ningthisfall The ReadingReadiness programwilltargetstudentsingradesK-2ateachele-mentaryschoolinPleasantHill Volunteerswillbematchedwithyoungreadersandwillworkone-on-onewithstudentsunderateacherrsquosguidancetoimprovetheirread-ingskillsandgivethemtheconfidencetheyneedtothriveintheclassroomThereisnopreviousexperiencenecessarytovolunteer

justacommitmentofonehouraweektomakeadifference VolunteerswillneedtobefingerprintedandTBtested ThePHEIisalsointerestedinpartner-ingwithbusinessesandcivicandreligiousgroupsthatarewillingtocreateReadingReadinessteamstohelpoutintheclass-room ForadditionalinformationortohelpoutwiththisprogrampleasegotothePHEIrsquoswebpageandclickonldquoSignupasaVolunteerNowrdquo httpwwwcipleasant-hillcausphei

Volunteerandprojectregistrationisnowopenforthe9thannualCommunityServiceDayonSaturdaySeptember28thChurchesschoolsneighborhoodsbusinessesfindaprojectandregisteritonthecitywebsiteatwwwpleasant-hillnetCSD Senior Residents ndash Do you need help at home with yard workTheSeniorCenterandPHCivicActionCommissionareexploringthepossibilityofas-sistingseniorsattheirresidenceswhoareinneedofyardworkandotheroutdoorchoresIfyouareinterestedinreceivingassistancefromCommunityServiceDayvolunteersorhaveanyquestionsaboutthisprojectpleasecallDanaat798-8788oremailheratdkriderpleasanthillreccom FormoreinformationcontactMartinNelisatmneliscipleasant-hillcausorcall(925)671-5229

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Recreation and Park updatesMake a Difference BerecognizedinourcommunitywithyourgeneroussupportofournewSeniorCenterTeenCenterCommuni-tyCenterandPleasantOaksParkHelpusmeetourgoaltocompletethefinaltouchesforallfourofournewPleasantHillRecreationvenuesWestillneedfurniturefixturesandequipmentWall Dedication ($500+) Withyourgenerousdonationyourdesignatednamewillbeetchedonabeautifulclearslatewithinthecapitalcampaigndedicationwallslocatedin

thePleasantHillSeniorCenterTeenCenterandCommunityCenterCon-tactourofficetosecureyourspecialplaceRoom Dedication Opportuni-ties ($5000+) HonorandrecognizeyourfamilyalovedoneabusinessororganizationformanyyearstocomebynamingaroominoneormoreofournewPleasantHillRecreationcentersSpecialsignagewillcommemorateyourgenerouscontribu-tionandyourexceptionalcommitmenttoourcommunityContactouroffice

todiscussroom-namingopportunitiesavailableineachcenteradditional Donation Opportu-nities OpportunitiessuchasdesignateddonationspledgesandbequestsarealsowelcomecontributionsAnydonationover$500willberecognizedwithyournameonourdedicationwallslocatedinallthreebuildingsTogetyournamededicationetchedinrecognitionthisyearthedeadlineisOctober102013Formoreinformationonthebondproj-ectsanddonationopportunitiesvisitwwwpleasanthillreccomCome Play With us this Fall ThePleasantHillRecreationampParkDistrictrsquosFallSpotlightisheadedtomailboxesonAugust15Checkoutallnewclassesactivitiesandeventsgoing

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PaID aDVERtORIaL

Teen council members from left to right Meredith Fore Allie Naccara Emily Adamson and Maddie Shultz

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FALCON FOUNDATION

College Parkrsquos Class of 1963 Reunion

Join Us At the Malt Shoppe

Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17 600 to 1000

Catered by Outback Steakhouse

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Join us for dinner catered by Outback Steakhouse at the Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17th from 6pm ndash 10pm

Music of the Doo Wop Bands of the 50rsquos and 60rsquosAfter party will be at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center from 10pm - 1am

Sunday Picnic at the Martinez Waterfront from 11am - 3pmFor more information please contact Jerry Pollard

3129 Sonoma Valley Drive Fairfield Ca 945349168135401 bull jerrypollardyahoocom

The class of 1983 is celebrating 30 years and we want to celebrate with the classes of 1982 amp 1984

Join us for a catered picnic at Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek Bring your family Sunday September 29th from 1100 am ndash 600 pm

For more information and to RSVP contact Corrin Grube Canale at ccanalecomcastnet or

Danielle Pratt Dearborn at thedearbornscomcastnet

30 YEARREUNION

Class of 83rsquo

50 YEARREUNION

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The class of 1963 is celebrating 50 years Join us at the Malt Shoppe

HALL OFFAME

BANQUET

7th Annual

CPHS Annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction CeremonyPlease join us in honoring our Athletic Alumni on Saturday August 24th 2013at St Andrews Community Center bull 1601 Mary Dr Pleasant Hill CA 94523

No Host Bar at 500PM Dinner at 630

Catered By Outback Steakhouse Pleasant Hill CA Cost of Event $5000 per person Reservations needed - Must reserve by Aug10th Tickets at door only if seating is available for $7000 Send checks to HOF Falcon Foundation co Barbara Lannum 109 Woodview Ct Martinez CA 94553

TEAMS TO BE HONOREDGymnastics 1968 - 69 - 70

HONOREEMike Huff 1978

ATHLETES TO BE HONOREDDan Stoll 1991 Cross Country and Track

Alison Suto 1988 Tennis-Basketball-SoftballDustin Torrez 1994 Football-BaseballCasey Torrez 1994 Football-Baseball

Contact Jerry Pollard CPHS Hall of Fame Committee E-mail for more info jerrypollardyahoocom bull 916-813-5401

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same as it Ever WasBy Suzie Billingsley

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ningthroughthesprinklersGoinguptoDinosaurHillbehindmystreetwasalwaysanadventureoffortbuildingandexploring MycousinsandIputplastichorseheadsonthehandlebarsofourbikesinhonorofRoyRogersampDaleEvansWenamedourbikesaftertheirhorsesTrig-gerandButtermilkMybackyardhadalargestoragebuildingwecalledThePon-derosabecausewelovedtheTVshowldquoBonanzardquoandanythingwithawesterntheme WhenIwassevenmybestfriendonthestreetandIwereinseparableSheisthesisterofactorTomHanksWeplayedwithourdogsBarbiedollsandboardgamesanddancedtoAmericanBandstandonTVShemovedawayayearlaterandwelosttouchbutwhenIfoundheronFacebooklastyearwesharedmanyfondmemoriesofourchildhoodsummersNowtherearetwootherlittlegirlsonthestreetwhoareBFFrsquosandplaytogetherallthetime InthiseraofiPhonessocialnet-workingandendlessactivitiesawayfromhomesomethinghasbeenlostButmylivingroomlooksouttowhereweplayedaschildrenandIstillseefathersteach-ingtheirkidstoridebikesBoysandgirlsstillwalktheirdogsandplaysoftballandhopscotchItwarmsmyhearttoknowthatsometime-honoredritualsofgrow-ingupcontinueItrsquoswonderfultorealizethatthekidsonmystreetarestillcon-nectingwitheachotheroutsideinthesunshineandunderthestarrysummernightskySuzie on her horse-head handlebar bike

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AGameofThronesthefirstbookinGeorgeRRMartinrsquosacclaimedfantasyseriesASongofIceandFireisanengrossingnovelfilledwithpoliticalconspiracymysteryandadventureThestorybe-ginswhenEddardStarkLordofWinterfellisappointedasHandtotheKingcausinghimtomovesouthtoKingrsquosLandingthecapitalcityofWesteroswherethingsareneverastheyseemandwherepeoplewilldoanythingtofurthertheirselfishinterestsInthisatmosphereofdouble-crossingandmanipulationEddardStarkrsquoshonorandgoodintentionsputhimatoddswithmuchofthecityrsquosinhabitantsMeanwhilethemalevolentOthersaremassingbeyondtheWallthatprotectsWesterosfromtheterrorsofthefarnorthandbeyondtheNar-rowSeaDaenerysTargaryendaugh-teroftheoverthrownKingAerysismarriedtotheleaderoftheDothrakiawarlikepeopleaspaymentforanarmyforherbrother ThisnovelisnotasimplevillageboyvsgreatevilfantasybookItisacomplexstorywhereyouareneversurewhotherealvillainisandwhereenemiescanturnintoalliesandviceversaAlongwithitsintricateplotandbelievablecharactersMartinrsquosprose

isoneofthebookrsquosbiggeststrengthsasitisveryeffec-tiveatconveyingtensionandmakingyoufeellikeyoursquoreinthemiddleoftheactionCourtdealingsandroyalpoliticsareasexcitingasadeadlybattle(ofwhichtherearenumer-ous)Inadditiontheworldof

AGameofThronescontainscharactersasvariedandrealasourownMartinshowcasesthesecharactersbywritingfromtheperspectiveofonecharacterforeachchapterThisgivesthereadergreaterinsightintothemindofeachmajorcharacterandrevealsthemotiva-tionsbehindeachcharacterrsquosactionsMartinrsquosgeniusliesinhisabilitytomakeussympathizewiththevilestcreatureandtoquestionthemotivesofthemosthonorableknight AGameofThronesreallyisaone-of-a-kindbookbecauseofthemulti-facetedcharactersgreatproseandun-predictabilityofthestorySomeofyoumayhaveseentheHBOseriesbasedonthebooksandtrustmealthoughtheshowisgreatthebooksarebetterandifyoulikeoneyoursquollprobablyliketheother(ForpeoplewhohavealreadyreadASongofIceandFirecheckoutTheWheelofTimeseriesforanothergreatepicfantasyseries) Suggestedforages15andup

to Read or Not to Read By Zane Dundon Senior De La Salle HS

Meet a teen Illusionist Itrsquosunusualtomeetateenagemagi-cianbuttohaveonelivinginyourowncommunityisallthemoremagicalCollegeParkfreshmanJackDuganwhogoesbythestagenameJackAlexanderhadoneofthebiggestshowsofhisca-reerlastmonthattheUn-ScriptedThea-treinSanFranciscoTheFocussatdownwithJackanddiscussedhispenchantforillusionCFWhatattractedyoutomagicJDMagichasalwaysinterestedmebe-causeitissomethingthatamazespeopleanditallowsmetobecreativeandbringasenseofwondertoalmostanybodyAllofasuddenIhadthisskillthatnoneofmyotherfriendshadBecauseofthisIwasabletostandoutanddothingsthatmostotherkidsdonrsquotgettodoCF WhoisldquoJackAlexanderrdquoJDThepersonaIhaveonstagebasi-callyanenlargedversionofmyselfWhilemanymagicianschoosetocreatecharactersonstageothersarejustabig-gerversionofthemselvesIttakesaverylongtimetofindoutwhoyouareasaperformerandIamstilltryingtofigurethatoutformyselfCF AreyoualdquomagicianrdquoorldquoillusionistrdquoJD AnillusionistIllusionistsarestillmagiciansbuttheyareknownforperformingwithbigpropsUsuallymostyoungmagiciansperformsleightofhandmagicorcloseupmagicbutIalwayshadapassionforperformingil-lusionsIstartedperformingillusionsatage11andhavenotlookedbackCFHowdidyoulandtheUn-ScriptedTheatergigJD Iwasontourwithashowcalled

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wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 33

How Often should I Change my Oil

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Howoftenshouldtheoilbechangedinyourvehiclersquosenginendash3000miles5000miles15000milesManufacturershaverecommendedserviceintervalsthatrangefrom3000to15000milesSomemanufacturersuseanoillifesystemthatdisplaysldquooilliferemainingrdquoWebelieveinfol-lowingthemanufacturerrecommen-dationsasaguidelinebutalsouseourownexperiencewhenrecommendingserviceintervalsWeareseeingahigh-ernumberofvehicleenginesrunninglowonoiloutofoilorwithoilsludgefromtheseextendedserviceintervals RunninganenginelowonoiloroutofoilmaynotresultinimmediatedamagebutitwillshortenthelifeoftheengineHowmuchitwillshortenthelifeishardtodeterminebecauseofthevariablesinvolvedDependingonwhereyouhaveyouroilchanged

theymayormaynotchecktheoillevelbeforeperformingtheoilchangeAtHaginrsquosautomotivewechecktheoillevelbeforeandafterperformingev-eryoilchangeIfyouroilislowbeforewestartyouroilchangewewillmakeanoteofitonyourrepairorderandrecommendmonitoringoilconsump-tionAlsowebelieveinperformingapreventativemaintenanceinspectionevery3monthsTheCarCareCouncilstillrecommendschangingtheoilandfilterevery3000milesformaximumenginelifeTheCarCareCouncilalsorecommendsperformingamulti-pointinspectionevery3monthsor3000miles FormoreinformationontheCarCareCouncilvehiclemaintenanceguidevisittheirwebsitehttpwwwnxtbookcomnxtbooksmercurycar-careguide

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SupportacausethatprovidesahealthfulqualityoflifeforusallAt-tendtheMuirHeritageLandTrustrsquosFreshAireAffaireGalaOurmuch-anticipatedfundraiserisaneleganteveningunderthestarsinthepearorchardsofJohnMuirrsquosVictorianes-tatewithMasterofCeremoniesDougMcConnellhostofPublicTelevisionrsquosOpenRoadcelebrityguestsandhun-dredsofLandTrustsupportersTo-getherwersquollenjoyspecialtycocktailsandappetizersagourmetdinnerex-travaganzabeautifulmusicbyBobAthaydeandFriendsandliveauc-tionexcitementwithAuctioneerJohnPereira TakeyoursupporttothenextlevelwithanexclusiveVIPpackagewhichincludesatourofJohnMuirrsquosmansionwithDougMcConnellandSuperin-tendentofNationalParkServiceTomLeathermanalongwithpremierpark-ingcocktailsandhorsdrsquooeuvres Since1989TheMuirHeritageLandTrusthasworkedtopreserve

openspacethroughoutContraCostaCountyWithpublicsupporttheLandTrusthaspermanentlyprotectedthou-sandsofacresAlongwithsavinglandweprovidemulti-usehikingtrailsforpublicrecreationonsuchpropertiesasFernandezRanchAcalanesRidgeSkyDutraampGustinRanchThesenaturalareasserveasahometoendangeredwildlifefacilitatehealthywatershedsandareusedbythecommunityasasourceofexerciseandescapefromthehustleandbustleofcityandsuburbanlife DespitethesuccessoftheMuirHeritageLandTrustthereisstillalongroadaheadWillyousupportusinpro-tectingourlocalwildlandsIfsojoinusatourupcomingannualgalaTheFreshAireAffairetoshowsupportforyourland Purchaseyourticketstodayorbe-comeasponsorbycalling(925)228-5640orgoingonlineatwwwmuirher-itagelandtrustorgfreshaireaffairehtm

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TheContraCostaHumaneSocietyoffersthesetipsforpreventingheatstrokedehydrationandshallowbreathinginpets1) KeepbowlsofwateraccessiblethroughoutthehouseandyardChoosebowlsthatarenotheatconducivesuchasplastic2)UNDERNOCIRCUMANSTANCESshouldyouleaveyouranimalinacarTemperaturesinsidetakelessthanfiveminutestoreachalethal150degreesormorewhetherornotthewindowsarecracked3)ProvideshelterConsideraninsulateddoghouseorshadystructure4)KeepanimalscalmExerciseinhottemperaturescanelevatetheriskofheatstrokeanddehydration5)ClosehouseblindsdrapesandwindowsFOR DOGSDogscannotcoolthemselvesbysweatingTheirsweatglandsareintheirnoseandonthepadsoftheirfeetandpantingisnotenough1)Setupachildrsquospoolorpurchaseabedthatcontainswateroragel-likematerialthatkeepsitcool2)CheckpavementbeforewalkingdogsIfitrsquostoohotitandcanburnthepadsoftheirfeetConsiderputtingkidrsquosnon-slipsocksontheirfeetandlimitwalkstoearlymorningorcoolereveninghours3)Protectshort-haireddogswithpetsunscreenwhereitcanrsquotbelickedoffandmakesureitissafetoingest4)Dog-coolingproductscanbefoundontheInternetFOR CATSCatsgetwarmestontheirbelliespadsoftheirpawsarmpitsoutsidetheirearsandchins1) CreateacoolandquietretreatandlineitwithaterryclothorcottontowelAcoldpackinsideasockunderthebeddingdamptowelsorafrozenplasticmilkjugworkaswell2)BrushyourcatdailyMattedfurdoesnotallowairflowandcanraiseacatrsquostemperatureSymptomsofheatstrokeanddehydrationincludeagitationpantingheavilyvomitingandstag-geringIfyounoticethesesymptomsorsuspecttroublecontactyourvetrsquosofficeimmediatelyFormoreinformationaboutContraCostaHumaneSocietyvisitwwwcchumaneorgFacebookorcallusat925-279-2247

Keeping Pets Cool

You scream I scream

Lakes amp Beaches

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Coldstone Creamery60CrescentDrPleasantHillserveseverythingfromuniqueicecreamcreationstosmoothiescakesandshakesEnjoyfrozenyogurtHotforCookieandevenSinlessSmoothies

CREAM 2399TelegraphAveBerkeley(CREAMstandsforCookiesRuleEverythingAroundMe)ThespecialtyatthistinyshoplocatedneartheCalcampusis$2icecreamsandwichesmadewithfreshbakedcookiesVeganandglutenfreeitemsalsoavailableACREAMiscomingsoontoNorthMainStreetinWalnutCreek

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Community announcementsBark For LifeDogloversareinvitedtoldquotakeabiteoutofcancerrdquoatthethirdannualBarkforLifeofPleasantHillThiscancer-fightingfundraiserwillbeheld9am - noon Sat August 3atthePHCityHallgazeboparkDogsareimportantcaregiversformanycancerpatientsandthisisawaytohonorthemwhileraisingmoneyfortheAmericanCancerSocietyAttheBarkpeoplewalktheirdogsonaleasharoundasmalltrackwhilespecialeventsareheldfordogsandtheirmasterswithprizesforthewinningdogsandagoodiebagforeachTheBarkForLifeisanexten-sionofthePeasantHillRelayForLifewhichwasheldonJune1and2Theeventraised$55000anddonationswillbetakenthroughAugust31Tosup-porttheBarkregisteryourdogfor$25andthensolicitdonationsfromyourdog-lovingfamilyandfriendsFormoreinformationandtoregistergotowwwrelayforlifeorgbarkpleasanthillcaOrcall925-944-4898ore-mailtolmasseoyahoocom

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InlateJunetheMartinezRedSoxMajorGirlssoftballteamtookonPinoleHerculesfortheLittleLeagueDistrict4TournamentofChampionsofContraCostaCountytitleThegamewashostedbyClaytonValleyLittleLeagueandplayedatClaytonValleyCharterHighSchool AsthevisitingteamMartinezwastednotimeastheystruckinthefirstinningwhenBriannaWatersledoffthegamewithawalkAfterabasehitbuntbyKarennaRossellimovedhertothirdHannaRuval-cabahitasacrificeflytoscoreWatersfora1-0lead DericaBoydwasthestartingpitcherforMartinezshuttingdownthefirsttwobatterswithstrikeoutstostartAfterissu-ingawalkMartinezrsquoscatcherLaurenKinggunnedtherunnertoendanythreat InthesecondMartineztackedontwomorerunssetupbyahitfromMarissaMooreandanerroronadroppedthirdstrikethatallowedMimiVotoreachfirstbasesafelyVoandMooreputthemselvesinscoringpositiononadoublestealandSadieJamesstrokedahittobringMoorehomeTheyscoredanotherRedSoxrunwhenJamesgotintoapickleallowingVotoscoreeasilyfora3-0leadBoydagainshutdownPinoleHerculesbystriking-outtheside InthethirdMartinezscoredtwomoreasRuvalcabastrokedahomerunandKingliftedasacrificeflymakingita5-0gameInthebottomoftheinningPinole

HerculesstruckbackscoringtworunsaftergettingahitandwalkwithtwooutsBoydfinallygotthethirdoutwithamuchneededldquoKrdquo ThefourthinningwentquicklyforbothsidesbutinthefifthBoydissuedablastoffherbatdrivingtheballdeeptotherightcenter210rsquosignforahomerunInthebottomoftheframetheRedSoxshutdownPinoleHerculeswithaneasy1-2-3inning InthesixththewheelsfelloffthePinoleHerculeswagonwhentheyallowedsixrunstoscorewithtwooutsHitsandwalksweretheirworstenemiesallowingMartineztobataroundfora12-2lead Martinezusedtheirsuperiorpitch-ingandsoliddefensetosecurethevictoryBoydhadastellargameallowingjusttwohitszeroearnedrunsandtwowalksandtheynotched12strikeouts BehindtheirincrediblemanagerPhilRainesandcoachesRichKingandSteveMooretheMartinezRedSoxisthefirstteaminthehistoryoftheMartinezLittleLeagueMajorGirlstogoundefeatedallseasontowinthechampionshipDowntwoplayersduetoinjuries-AleijaLewisrsquolegandJuliaParksrsquobrokenthumb-theyovercameadversitygelledasateamandplayedlikesisterstowinitall TheteamstayedtogethertoplayintheAll-StarsrepresentingMartinezandislookingforatriptotheLittleLeagueWorldSerieslaterthissummer

The Pleasant Hill Blue 8U Boys team battled the heat as well as some serious com-petition to finish in 2nd place at the All World Baseball Fire Cracker 400 Tournament on June 28-30 in Martinez The Blue team finished pool play with a 3-0-1 record good for the 2 seed in the Semi Finals There they beat The Belmont Blasters 3-2 on a walk off triple in the bottom of the 6th inning Our boys finally fell to The Delta Dawgs in the championship game The team picked up their second consecutive 2nd place finish in the Fremont 4th of July Tournament Our boys used some hot hitting superb defense and clutch pitch-ing to advance to the championship game with a 3-1 record There they met the un-beaten host team from Fremont The championship game was a real nail biter with Fremont coming out on top 5-4 Great job guys

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SonomaStateUniversity(SSU)seniorpitcherHarmenSidhuwhosetaprogramandCaliforniaCollegiateAthleticAssociation(CCAA)recordforthebestsingle-seasonearnedrunaverage(ERA)andledthenationinthatsamecategorywasnamedtherecipientofthe2013TinoMartinezAwardwhichispresentedeachyeartothemostoutstandingplayerinNCAADivisionIIbaseball SidhuisfromMartinezandattendedCollegeParkgraduatingin2008 EquivalenttofootballrsquosHeismanTrophytheprestigiousawardisnamedaftertheformerUniversityofTampaUSOlympianandMajorLeagueBaseballAll-StarTinoMartinezTinohimselfmadethecalltoSidhutopersonallycongratulatehimonwinningtheaward In13startsthisseasonSidhuwas10-1witha098ERAwith93strikeoutsin8223inningsHeallowedjust47hitsand9earnedrunsHisERAwastopsinDivisionIIandisthefirsttimeinthestoriedhistoryofSonomaStatebaseball--andtheCCAA--thatastartingpitcherhasrecordedanERAunder100MostimpressivelySidhugave-upjustfiveextrabasehits(nohomeruns)to323battershefaced Theright-handerendedhistwo-yearstintwithSSUbybreakingtheall-timerecordforlowestcareerERA(156)andlowestopponentbattingaverage(186)

Hecompileda17-2recordin25careerappearances(allstarts)In150totalinningsheallowedjust99hitsand26earnedrunswhilestriking-out161(4thall-timeforSSU) AftertheseasonSidhuwasselectedasaFirst-TeamperformerbytheCCAAand

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College Park Fall sportsThe fall sports season begins this summer

In fact practices and tryouts start on August 19 except football which begins August 12

For more information please contact the coach of the sport you are interested in

Cross Country - Gil Llacuna - coachllacunagmailcom Football - Bill Kepler - bkepler61gmailcom

girls golf - Pam Thurston - pthurston5gmailcomgirls tennis - Jacquae Hilton - hiltonmjhotmailcom

girls Volleyball - Na Vo - phuvn2008yahoocomgirls Water Polo - Lance Hurtado - hurtadolmdusdorg - Interm

Boys Water Polo - Steven Mayers - smayers86yahoocom

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PleasantHillwillbeginanewCommunityEmergencyResponseTeam(CERT)andclassesbeginonMondaySeptember9th CERTtrainingisfreeandopentoallPleasantHillresidentsages14andup Thetrainingprovidespracticalskillsforsafelyassistingfamilyneighborsandco-workerswhilewaitingforprofessionalrespondersduringandafteremergen-cies Itisa6-weekcourse(3-hourclassonenightaweek)withatotalof18hoursstudyofdisasterpreparednessfiresafetydisastermedicaloperationsincludingtriageinjuryassessmenttreatmentandhygienelightsearchandrescueteamorganizationdisasterpsychologywitha

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wwwourcommunityfocuscomPage 24 August 2013

In the MixBy Paul Cotruvo Cover2Cover

ItismyhonortofeatureoneofthelocallegendsoftheSanFranciscoBayAreamusicsceneMrDavidMartinDavewasborninOaklandandgrewupinLafayetteAftergradu-atingfromAcalanesHighSchoolheformedthenewwavebandTheLloydsthenfoundedthelegendaryBuzztoneswhichfinallypavedthewaytooneoftheBayArearsquospremierbandsDaveMartinrsquosHouseParty DaveistrulyoneofakindHelikestotakelongwalksonthebeachhisfa-voritecolorisorange(Giantrsquosfanalert)andhelovessushiIfyouhaveevercrossedpathswithDavehewillnotonlyrememberyournamebutwhereandwhenhemetyouhismemoryneverfailsHeisalsoahumanitariangivingbackinsupportofhiscommu-nityDaveistrulyanamazinghumanbeingwithenormoustalentSoafterconsultingwithDaversquosattorneyandfinallyreceivingapprovaltoconductaninterviewwemetatanundisclosedlocationinanabandonedwarehouseOncemyblindfoldwasremovedweshookhandsandbeganPC ThanksDaveforagreeingtothislittleinterviewDM FirstoffitrsquosgreattobewithyouPaulThanksforbringingthecocoaandtatertotsPCHowoldwereyouwhenyoufirstplayedguitarWereyouself-taughtDM IrsquoveneverlearnedtoplaytheguitarPaulIrsquovealwaysusedbackingtracksTruthbetoldIbeganplayingguitarwhenIwassix-takinglessonsfirstfromBillTapiaatCampanaMusicinLafayettefingerpickingstylefromacoupleofteachersadditionallessonsfromChickGandelyearsofteachingmyselfjazzimprovfromJeffNeighborandclassicalfromJimBertramatCalStateEastBayPCWhoweresomeofyourmusicalinspirationsDMAlCaiolaplayingtheldquoBonanzardquo

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Dallimontirsquos Restaurant

1932 Oak Park Boulevard Pleasant Hill 925-944-5224

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bull A Family Tradition Since 1982 bull Open for Lunch amp Dinnerbull Reservations amp Take Out Available bull Small Banquets Welcome

bull Full Bar amp Wine List bull A Touch of North Beach in your Neighborhood

LIVE MUSIC EVERY SATURDAY FRIDAY KARAOKE NIGHT bull GRAB THE MIC AND ROCK OUT

Come for the food stay for the music

83 Tamsen Donner Blues Band bull 810 Private Practice817 Lumberyard bull 824 Kick the Mule bull 831 The Famous Three-O

August 1 Chris Cain Band Armandos 707 Marina Vista Martinez 8pm

August 3 Danrsquos Bar 1524 Civic Drive Walnut Creek 10pm

August 4 Dave Martinrsquos House Party Pleasant Hill Summer Concert by the Lake 6pm

August 17 Caroompas Room Armandos 707 Marina Vista Martinez 8pm

August 18 Cover2Cover Pleasant Hill Summer Concert by the Lake 6pm

August 24 El Desayuno Armandos 707 Marina Vista Martinez 8pm

August 29 Sin Silver Roccorsquos Pizzeria 2909 Ygnacio Valley Road Walnut Creek 8pm

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Visit wwwpleasanthillconcertscom for all concert information Sponsored by Pleasant Hill Civic Action Commission

Series Sponsors

City ofPleasant Hill

ConcertSponsors

Casey Strand

Chiropractor

FOOD amp Funevery concert

SheilarsquosDaycare

On the lawn by the lake at Pleasant Hill City Hall Gregory Ln amp Cleaveland Rd

LIVE Music

6-8pm

Free

Aug 4 Kinderrsquos BBQ

Aug 18 Kinders BBQ

Sep 1 Taqueria Los Gallos

The following restaurantsare scheduled to sell food

Thanks for joining us for allthe concerts this summer

Ice cream and shaved ice available

for purchase at all concerts

Aug 4Dave Martin House Party

FunkRampBDanceClassic RockAug 18Cover2CoverHigh Energy Dance Music

Jul 7 Aug 4 Sep 1 Aug 18 Aug 18 Aug 18

And on Sep 1Gumbo Stew

Community Service DayPleasant Hillrsquos 9th ANNUAL

Organized by Pleasant Hill Civic Action Commission

and supported by local businesses

City of

Pleasant Hill

Saturday 730am September 28 2013

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For more information call 671-5229or email mneliscipleasant-hillcaus

Make a difference

Churches schools neighborhoods businessesfind a project

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Volunteers

Open to all agesmdash families and children welcome

FREE kick-off breakfast

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tHE gaRDEN

InancienttimesAugustwasknownasWeodMonathwhichalsomeansweedmonthwhengrowthcrescendoswithlushplantsofallkindsandpeaksalongwithasmanyvarietiesofweedsasCarterhaspillsKnownasthehottestmonthoftheyearAugustistraditionallythebiggestvacationmonthtooAnoldEnglishsayingisldquoIfthefirstweekofAugustbewarmthewinterwillbewhiteandlongrdquo AugustisalsoWaterQualityMonthbutmoreimportantlyAu-gustishellipdrumrollhellipNationalGoatCheeseMonthLeadingintooneofthemonthrsquoslargestcropndashtomatoesTomatoescanastoundapersononmanylevelsAftermanymurmur-ousconversationsbetweenbeesandplantsgardenersshouldhaveanabun-danceofpollinatedflowersproducinghugecropsofloomingmulti-coloredfruitsThickslicesofsaidtomatoespairswimminglywellwithgoatcheese

slatheredonslabsoflovelybreadsprinkledwithseasaltandchoppedfreshemeraldleavesofsweetbasilthatishopefullycohabitatingpeacefullyalongsideyourtomatoesThelongstandingfavoritesaladCapreseisal-wayslurchinginthewingsbeggingtobefirstonthemenuTruthbetolditnevergetsoldespeciallywhenyouareusingamazingcheeseMakeitamis-siontosearchfinercheeseshopsforBurratacheeseItisfreshmozzarellaontheoutsideandpurecreaminthecentersoitkindasmoosheswiththetomatoandbasilforcingyoutocatchyourbreathandcalmyourexcitementaftertastebudsregisterthevelvetTrygrillingtomatoeswhichbringsoutsugarsyouneverknewexistedtogivelushcomplexitytoscrumptioussum-merconcoctions TothosewhoknowmeitisnosurprisethatSunGoldcherrytoma-toesareoneofmylongstandingfavor-itesMygardenpartnerStephanieandIgocrazyoverthemandmakesuretogetalotplantedattheCollegePark

tomatoes Basil and Fruit Oh MyBy Lesley Stiles

Corn Fritters

Sweet and Sour Tomatoes

Mix flour baking powder and salt in a bowl Make a well in the center and put eggs oil and milk in center Whisk together and add corn and herbs Put enough oil in a frying pan to grease well Fry the fritters a few at a time until golden on each side

Put tomatoes green onions and cilantro in a bowl and set aside Heat olive oil in a sauce pan Add cinnamon and cumin and heat until bubbly about 2 minutes Slowly add honey and rice vinegar Cook for 3 more minutes or until a little thick and gooey Pour mixture over tomatoes cilantro and green onions Season with salt and let sit for about 5 minutes before using

1frac12 cups flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon soda1 teaspoon kosher salt2 large eggs

frac34 cup milk3 tablespoons olive oil2 cups fresh corn kernels2 tablespoons each chopped parsley and chopped basil

2 pounds of assorted heirloom tomatoes seeded and cut into chunks1 bunch green onions sliced thin2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro2 tablespoons of honey

frac14 cup of seasoned rice vinegar1 tablespoon of olive oil1 teaspoon of kosher salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Ingredients

Ingredients

Directions

Directions

OrganicGardeneveryyearStudentslovehowsweettheyareandveryfewmakeitpastthepickinrsquoForthosethatdomakeitinsideconjureupabeauti-fulsaladusingSunGoldscutinhalffreshcorncutoffthecobbabyaru-gulafreshcrunchychoppedcucumberandcrumbledfetaDrizzleexcellentoliveoilsqueezelemonjuicecrackseasaltandmixgentlyItrsquosthesaladyouwillliveonfortherestofthesummer StonefruitsswollenbysunarepeakingthismonthaswellandareburstingwithnaturalsugarsSliceontoapieceofpuffpastryandeggwashthedoughPullituparoundthefruitsprinklewithadashofrawsug-arandbakeat400untilthepastryisbrownandthejuicesarebubblingEatthisfreeformtarthotwithmeltingva-nillabeanicecreamandcreatealus-cioussaucearoundyourplate(tobelickeduplaterwhenonlylovedonesarepresent)

MercuryhasbeenabithighbutitisthoseeveningsweliveforwhenthesungivesupthefightandthegentlesummerbreezeoffthebayrollsintoourlittlevalleymakingitoneofthefinestplacesonearthtocallhomeGetoutonthetrailsearlyandhydratelotsMangia CornFritterswithSweetandSourtomatoesisthemostpopularitemIprepareforfolksallsummerlonghandsdownAlittlebitofworkbutitwillguaranteeyouaspotatanypartyalotofsuitorsandevenseveralpropos-alsofmarriage LesleyStilesisagraduateoftheCaliforniaCulinaryAcademysus-tainablecatererandschoolgardeneducator ContactLesleyatlesleystilescomcastnetwwwlesleystilesblog-spotcomandvisithernewwebsitewwwlesleystilesfoodscom

HILLCREST CONGREGATIONAL

CHURCH

God is still speaking

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All people may now legally marry in our stateFor years at Hillcrest we have said

All Are Welcome ndash regardless of sexual orientationNow we can add to that

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Whoever you are wherever you are on lifersquos journeyyou are welcome here

rejoices that

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Pleasant Hill senior activities

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81 - Fit For Life Senior Aerobics 9-10amTuesThursEnergy-inspiringmusictostartyourdayoffrightlowimpacteasydancemovesforagoodcardiowork-outYoursquollhavelotsoffunwhileyouareburningcaloriesMuscleconditioningandstretchingarepartoftheprogramAppropriateforalllevelsInstructorTariNicholson8classes$35$30(member)or8-classpunchcard$40Noclasson8688

813 - So You Want to Write a Book 2pmApanelofblockbusterlocalauthorswilldiscusstheirwritingandpublishingexperiencesQampAsessionfollowsTheau-thorswillbeBarbaraBentley(A Dance with the Devil A True Story of Marriage to a Psychopath)JonCory (A Plague of Scoundrels)AlfredJGarrette(The Saint of Florenville A Love Story)andJudithMarshall (Husbands May Come amp Go but Friends are Forever)FreePHSCChateauHall

815 - Basic Computer amp You 130-3pm ThursdaysThisisahands-onexperi-encewhereyouwilllearnthebasiccomputerfunctionssuchashowtoturnonthecomputerlogonnavigatewithamouseandfindsoftwareapplicationsInstructorWalterSanchezPHSeniorCenterComputerLab3classes$45$40(member)

830 - Just the Facts Regarding Skin Cancer 1pmThoroughskincancerpresen-tationincludesadviceonpreventionearlydetectionamptreatmentoptionsThiseducationaltalkwillhighlighttheABCDErsquosofskincancerbasalcellsquamouscellandmelanomaRefreshmentsampsunscreenprovidedPresenterShannyBaughmanMDSponsoredbyCASkinampMelanomaCenterDiabloValleyOn-cologyandHospiceoftheEastBayCalltoreserveyourspotFreeforallages

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82 - CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) 10am- 1230pm Donrsquot be ScaredhellipBe PreparedWeareofferingafree2-hourpersonalemergencypreparednessclasspresentedbytheCERTteamLearnhowtobereadywhenamajordisasterstrikesTopicscoveredwillincludewhatbasicneces-sarysuppliesandequipmentyoushouldhaveandwhatplansyoushouldmaketoensureyouarereadytomeetthischallengingtimeCalltoregister(925)370-8770EveryoneiswelcomeNoteTherewillbeafreedrawing(emergencypreparationkitvaluedat$100)forthosewhoattendthisim-portantandinformativeseminarDrawingwillbeheldaftertheseminaryoumustbepresenttowin

811 - Pancake Breakfast 8-1100amThisdeliciousbreakfastincludespan-cakesortoastsausageeggs(howyoulikethem)orangejuiceandcoffeeEveryoneiswelcomeCostis$350foradultsand$2forchildren10yearsandunderHandmadecraftsperfectforgiftswillbeonsaleduringthebreakfast

Coming soonhellipcall the center for more informationbullCatchYourself-MaintainYourIndependenceFridaysSeptember6ndash272013bullCoroDrsquoAmiciConcertSundaySeptember152013bullVagabondPlayerspresentldquoWagonWheelsrdquoFridaySeptember272013

Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu in October AretheGalaacutepagosIslandsandMachuPicchuonyourbucketlistJointheMartinezSeniorCenterforthetripofalifetimetoEcuadorGalapagosIslandsandPeruTripDatesOctober1-122013TourHighlights5Day4NightGalapagosIslandsCruiseaboardtheLegendExploretheSacredValleyoftheIncasstayovernightinMachuPicchuandtourCuzcoandthenearbyruinsLandandCruisePack-ageTourIncludesAllmealstransfersandexcursionsonboardcruiseroundtriptrainticketsonVistadomeTrainalltransfersandsightseeingasoutlinedintheitineraryairporttransferstoSanFranciscoAirportairfarefromSFOtoGuayaquilreturningfromLimatoSFOallinternalflightsCost$7794perpersondoubleoccupancyCallthecenterat(925)370-8770foradetaileditineraryTherearejustafewspacesleftifyouwouldliketogocalltoday

Help a Child to Read

Community service Day

Helpachildlearntoreadbyvolunteer-ingforthePleasantHillEducationInitiative(PHEI)ReadingReadiness programbegin-ningthisfall The ReadingReadiness programwilltargetstudentsingradesK-2ateachele-mentaryschoolinPleasantHill Volunteerswillbematchedwithyoungreadersandwillworkone-on-onewithstudentsunderateacherrsquosguidancetoimprovetheirread-ingskillsandgivethemtheconfidencetheyneedtothriveintheclassroomThereisnopreviousexperiencenecessarytovolunteer

justacommitmentofonehouraweektomakeadifference VolunteerswillneedtobefingerprintedandTBtested ThePHEIisalsointerestedinpartner-ingwithbusinessesandcivicandreligiousgroupsthatarewillingtocreateReadingReadinessteamstohelpoutintheclass-room ForadditionalinformationortohelpoutwiththisprogrampleasegotothePHEIrsquoswebpageandclickonldquoSignupasaVolunteerNowrdquo httpwwwcipleasant-hillcausphei

Volunteerandprojectregistrationisnowopenforthe9thannualCommunityServiceDayonSaturdaySeptember28thChurchesschoolsneighborhoodsbusinessesfindaprojectandregisteritonthecitywebsiteatwwwpleasant-hillnetCSD Senior Residents ndash Do you need help at home with yard workTheSeniorCenterandPHCivicActionCommissionareexploringthepossibilityofas-sistingseniorsattheirresidenceswhoareinneedofyardworkandotheroutdoorchoresIfyouareinterestedinreceivingassistancefromCommunityServiceDayvolunteersorhaveanyquestionsaboutthisprojectpleasecallDanaat798-8788oremailheratdkriderpleasanthillreccom FormoreinformationcontactMartinNelisatmneliscipleasant-hillcausorcall(925)671-5229

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 29

Recreation and Park updatesMake a Difference BerecognizedinourcommunitywithyourgeneroussupportofournewSeniorCenterTeenCenterCommuni-tyCenterandPleasantOaksParkHelpusmeetourgoaltocompletethefinaltouchesforallfourofournewPleasantHillRecreationvenuesWestillneedfurniturefixturesandequipmentWall Dedication ($500+) Withyourgenerousdonationyourdesignatednamewillbeetchedonabeautifulclearslatewithinthecapitalcampaigndedicationwallslocatedin

thePleasantHillSeniorCenterTeenCenterandCommunityCenterCon-tactourofficetosecureyourspecialplaceRoom Dedication Opportuni-ties ($5000+) HonorandrecognizeyourfamilyalovedoneabusinessororganizationformanyyearstocomebynamingaroominoneormoreofournewPleasantHillRecreationcentersSpecialsignagewillcommemorateyourgenerouscontribu-tionandyourexceptionalcommitmenttoourcommunityContactouroffice

todiscussroom-namingopportunitiesavailableineachcenteradditional Donation Opportu-nities OpportunitiessuchasdesignateddonationspledgesandbequestsarealsowelcomecontributionsAnydonationover$500willberecognizedwithyournameonourdedicationwallslocatedinallthreebuildingsTogetyournamededicationetchedinrecognitionthisyearthedeadlineisOctober102013Formoreinformationonthebondproj-ectsanddonationopportunitiesvisitwwwpleasanthillreccomCome Play With us this Fall ThePleasantHillRecreationampParkDistrictrsquosFallSpotlightisheadedtomailboxesonAugust15Checkoutallnewclassesactivitiesandeventsgoing

onthisfallinPleasantHillFromtod-dlerstoteenstoseniorstheSpotlightisyourguidetofunthisfallRegisterearlyforclassesandactivitiesearlytosecureyourspotFormoreinformationoneverythingPHRPDhastooffervisitwwwpleasanthillreccomteen Center Open HouseAugust 21 from 230pm to 5pm InterestedintheTeenCenterbutnotsurewhatithastoofferComecheckitoutMeetthestaffcheckoutthegamesandactivitiesseeclassdem-onstrationsandenterourprizedrawingSign-upsforclassesandactivitieswillalsobeavailableThenewTeenCenterislocatedinthePleasantHillParkat147GregoryLaneFormoreinforma-tiononthiseventcall(925)691-5645orvisitwwwphteenscenecom

PaID aDVERtORIaL

Teen council members from left to right Meredith Fore Allie Naccara Emily Adamson and Maddie Shultz

wwwourcommunityfocuscomPage 30 August 2013

FALCON FOUNDATION

College Parkrsquos Class of 1963 Reunion

Join Us At the Malt Shoppe

Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17 600 to 1000

Catered by Outback Steakhouse

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Join us for dinner catered by Outback Steakhouse at the Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17th from 6pm ndash 10pm

Music of the Doo Wop Bands of the 50rsquos and 60rsquosAfter party will be at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center from 10pm - 1am

Sunday Picnic at the Martinez Waterfront from 11am - 3pmFor more information please contact Jerry Pollard

3129 Sonoma Valley Drive Fairfield Ca 945349168135401 bull jerrypollardyahoocom

The class of 1983 is celebrating 30 years and we want to celebrate with the classes of 1982 amp 1984

Join us for a catered picnic at Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek Bring your family Sunday September 29th from 1100 am ndash 600 pm

For more information and to RSVP contact Corrin Grube Canale at ccanalecomcastnet or

Danielle Pratt Dearborn at thedearbornscomcastnet

30 YEARREUNION

Class of 83rsquo

50 YEARREUNION

Class of 63rsquo

The class of 1963 is celebrating 50 years Join us at the Malt Shoppe

HALL OFFAME

BANQUET

7th Annual

CPHS Annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction CeremonyPlease join us in honoring our Athletic Alumni on Saturday August 24th 2013at St Andrews Community Center bull 1601 Mary Dr Pleasant Hill CA 94523

No Host Bar at 500PM Dinner at 630

Catered By Outback Steakhouse Pleasant Hill CA Cost of Event $5000 per person Reservations needed - Must reserve by Aug10th Tickets at door only if seating is available for $7000 Send checks to HOF Falcon Foundation co Barbara Lannum 109 Woodview Ct Martinez CA 94553

TEAMS TO BE HONOREDGymnastics 1968 - 69 - 70

HONOREEMike Huff 1978

ATHLETES TO BE HONOREDDan Stoll 1991 Cross Country and Track

Alison Suto 1988 Tennis-Basketball-SoftballDustin Torrez 1994 Football-BaseballCasey Torrez 1994 Football-Baseball

Contact Jerry Pollard CPHS Hall of Fame Committee E-mail for more info jerrypollardyahoocom bull 916-813-5401

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 31

same as it Ever WasBy Suzie Billingsley

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Health Care Reform -Is it Delayed

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Community announcementsBark For LifeDogloversareinvitedtoldquotakeabiteoutofcancerrdquoatthethirdannualBarkforLifeofPleasantHillThiscancer-fightingfundraiserwillbeheld9am - noon Sat August 3atthePHCityHallgazeboparkDogsareimportantcaregiversformanycancerpatientsandthisisawaytohonorthemwhileraisingmoneyfortheAmericanCancerSocietyAttheBarkpeoplewalktheirdogsonaleasharoundasmalltrackwhilespecialeventsareheldfordogsandtheirmasterswithprizesforthewinningdogsandagoodiebagforeachTheBarkForLifeisanexten-sionofthePeasantHillRelayForLifewhichwasheldonJune1and2Theeventraised$55000anddonationswillbetakenthroughAugust31Tosup-porttheBarkregisteryourdogfor$25andthensolicitdonationsfromyourdog-lovingfamilyandfriendsFormoreinformationandtoregistergotowwwrelayforlifeorgbarkpleasanthillcaOrcall925-944-4898ore-mailtolmasseoyahoocom

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Visit wwwpleasanthillconcertscom for all concert information Sponsored by Pleasant Hill Civic Action Commission

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Corn Fritters

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Mix flour baking powder and salt in a bowl Make a well in the center and put eggs oil and milk in center Whisk together and add corn and herbs Put enough oil in a frying pan to grease well Fry the fritters a few at a time until golden on each side

Put tomatoes green onions and cilantro in a bowl and set aside Heat olive oil in a sauce pan Add cinnamon and cumin and heat until bubbly about 2 minutes Slowly add honey and rice vinegar Cook for 3 more minutes or until a little thick and gooey Pour mixture over tomatoes cilantro and green onions Season with salt and let sit for about 5 minutes before using

1frac12 cups flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon soda1 teaspoon kosher salt2 large eggs

frac34 cup milk3 tablespoons olive oil2 cups fresh corn kernels2 tablespoons each chopped parsley and chopped basil

2 pounds of assorted heirloom tomatoes seeded and cut into chunks1 bunch green onions sliced thin2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro2 tablespoons of honey

frac14 cup of seasoned rice vinegar1 tablespoon of olive oil1 teaspoon of kosher salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Ingredients

Ingredients

Directions

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MercuryhasbeenabithighbutitisthoseeveningsweliveforwhenthesungivesupthefightandthegentlesummerbreezeoffthebayrollsintoourlittlevalleymakingitoneofthefinestplacesonearthtocallhomeGetoutonthetrailsearlyandhydratelotsMangia CornFritterswithSweetandSourtomatoesisthemostpopularitemIprepareforfolksallsummerlonghandsdownAlittlebitofworkbutitwillguaranteeyouaspotatanypartyalotofsuitorsandevenseveralpropos-alsofmarriage LesleyStilesisagraduateoftheCaliforniaCulinaryAcademysus-tainablecatererandschoolgardeneducator ContactLesleyatlesleystilescomcastnetwwwlesleystilesblog-spotcomandvisithernewwebsitewwwlesleystilesfoodscom

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813 - So You Want to Write a Book 2pmApanelofblockbusterlocalauthorswilldiscusstheirwritingandpublishingexperiencesQampAsessionfollowsTheau-thorswillbeBarbaraBentley(A Dance with the Devil A True Story of Marriage to a Psychopath)JonCory (A Plague of Scoundrels)AlfredJGarrette(The Saint of Florenville A Love Story)andJudithMarshall (Husbands May Come amp Go but Friends are Forever)FreePHSCChateauHall

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830 - Just the Facts Regarding Skin Cancer 1pmThoroughskincancerpresen-tationincludesadviceonpreventionearlydetectionamptreatmentoptionsThiseducationaltalkwillhighlighttheABCDErsquosofskincancerbasalcellsquamouscellandmelanomaRefreshmentsampsunscreenprovidedPresenterShannyBaughmanMDSponsoredbyCASkinampMelanomaCenterDiabloValleyOn-cologyandHospiceoftheEastBayCalltoreserveyourspotFreeforallages

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82 - CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) 10am- 1230pm Donrsquot be ScaredhellipBe PreparedWeareofferingafree2-hourpersonalemergencypreparednessclasspresentedbytheCERTteamLearnhowtobereadywhenamajordisasterstrikesTopicscoveredwillincludewhatbasicneces-sarysuppliesandequipmentyoushouldhaveandwhatplansyoushouldmaketoensureyouarereadytomeetthischallengingtimeCalltoregister(925)370-8770EveryoneiswelcomeNoteTherewillbeafreedrawing(emergencypreparationkitvaluedat$100)forthosewhoattendthisim-portantandinformativeseminarDrawingwillbeheldaftertheseminaryoumustbepresenttowin

811 - Pancake Breakfast 8-1100amThisdeliciousbreakfastincludespan-cakesortoastsausageeggs(howyoulikethem)orangejuiceandcoffeeEveryoneiswelcomeCostis$350foradultsand$2forchildren10yearsandunderHandmadecraftsperfectforgiftswillbeonsaleduringthebreakfast

Coming soonhellipcall the center for more informationbullCatchYourself-MaintainYourIndependenceFridaysSeptember6ndash272013bullCoroDrsquoAmiciConcertSundaySeptember152013bullVagabondPlayerspresentldquoWagonWheelsrdquoFridaySeptember272013

Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu in October AretheGalaacutepagosIslandsandMachuPicchuonyourbucketlistJointheMartinezSeniorCenterforthetripofalifetimetoEcuadorGalapagosIslandsandPeruTripDatesOctober1-122013TourHighlights5Day4NightGalapagosIslandsCruiseaboardtheLegendExploretheSacredValleyoftheIncasstayovernightinMachuPicchuandtourCuzcoandthenearbyruinsLandandCruisePack-ageTourIncludesAllmealstransfersandexcursionsonboardcruiseroundtriptrainticketsonVistadomeTrainalltransfersandsightseeingasoutlinedintheitineraryairporttransferstoSanFranciscoAirportairfarefromSFOtoGuayaquilreturningfromLimatoSFOallinternalflightsCost$7794perpersondoubleoccupancyCallthecenterat(925)370-8770foradetaileditineraryTherearejustafewspacesleftifyouwouldliketogocalltoday

Help a Child to Read

Community service Day

Helpachildlearntoreadbyvolunteer-ingforthePleasantHillEducationInitiative(PHEI)ReadingReadiness programbegin-ningthisfall The ReadingReadiness programwilltargetstudentsingradesK-2ateachele-mentaryschoolinPleasantHill Volunteerswillbematchedwithyoungreadersandwillworkone-on-onewithstudentsunderateacherrsquosguidancetoimprovetheirread-ingskillsandgivethemtheconfidencetheyneedtothriveintheclassroomThereisnopreviousexperiencenecessarytovolunteer

justacommitmentofonehouraweektomakeadifference VolunteerswillneedtobefingerprintedandTBtested ThePHEIisalsointerestedinpartner-ingwithbusinessesandcivicandreligiousgroupsthatarewillingtocreateReadingReadinessteamstohelpoutintheclass-room ForadditionalinformationortohelpoutwiththisprogrampleasegotothePHEIrsquoswebpageandclickonldquoSignupasaVolunteerNowrdquo httpwwwcipleasant-hillcausphei

Volunteerandprojectregistrationisnowopenforthe9thannualCommunityServiceDayonSaturdaySeptember28thChurchesschoolsneighborhoodsbusinessesfindaprojectandregisteritonthecitywebsiteatwwwpleasant-hillnetCSD Senior Residents ndash Do you need help at home with yard workTheSeniorCenterandPHCivicActionCommissionareexploringthepossibilityofas-sistingseniorsattheirresidenceswhoareinneedofyardworkandotheroutdoorchoresIfyouareinterestedinreceivingassistancefromCommunityServiceDayvolunteersorhaveanyquestionsaboutthisprojectpleasecallDanaat798-8788oremailheratdkriderpleasanthillreccom FormoreinformationcontactMartinNelisatmneliscipleasant-hillcausorcall(925)671-5229

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Recreation and Park updatesMake a Difference BerecognizedinourcommunitywithyourgeneroussupportofournewSeniorCenterTeenCenterCommuni-tyCenterandPleasantOaksParkHelpusmeetourgoaltocompletethefinaltouchesforallfourofournewPleasantHillRecreationvenuesWestillneedfurniturefixturesandequipmentWall Dedication ($500+) Withyourgenerousdonationyourdesignatednamewillbeetchedonabeautifulclearslatewithinthecapitalcampaigndedicationwallslocatedin

thePleasantHillSeniorCenterTeenCenterandCommunityCenterCon-tactourofficetosecureyourspecialplaceRoom Dedication Opportuni-ties ($5000+) HonorandrecognizeyourfamilyalovedoneabusinessororganizationformanyyearstocomebynamingaroominoneormoreofournewPleasantHillRecreationcentersSpecialsignagewillcommemorateyourgenerouscontribu-tionandyourexceptionalcommitmenttoourcommunityContactouroffice

todiscussroom-namingopportunitiesavailableineachcenteradditional Donation Opportu-nities OpportunitiessuchasdesignateddonationspledgesandbequestsarealsowelcomecontributionsAnydonationover$500willberecognizedwithyournameonourdedicationwallslocatedinallthreebuildingsTogetyournamededicationetchedinrecognitionthisyearthedeadlineisOctober102013Formoreinformationonthebondproj-ectsanddonationopportunitiesvisitwwwpleasanthillreccomCome Play With us this Fall ThePleasantHillRecreationampParkDistrictrsquosFallSpotlightisheadedtomailboxesonAugust15Checkoutallnewclassesactivitiesandeventsgoing

onthisfallinPleasantHillFromtod-dlerstoteenstoseniorstheSpotlightisyourguidetofunthisfallRegisterearlyforclassesandactivitiesearlytosecureyourspotFormoreinformationoneverythingPHRPDhastooffervisitwwwpleasanthillreccomteen Center Open HouseAugust 21 from 230pm to 5pm InterestedintheTeenCenterbutnotsurewhatithastoofferComecheckitoutMeetthestaffcheckoutthegamesandactivitiesseeclassdem-onstrationsandenterourprizedrawingSign-upsforclassesandactivitieswillalsobeavailableThenewTeenCenterislocatedinthePleasantHillParkat147GregoryLaneFormoreinforma-tiononthiseventcall(925)691-5645orvisitwwwphteenscenecom

PaID aDVERtORIaL

Teen council members from left to right Meredith Fore Allie Naccara Emily Adamson and Maddie Shultz

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FALCON FOUNDATION

College Parkrsquos Class of 1963 Reunion

Join Us At the Malt Shoppe

Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17 600 to 1000

Catered by Outback Steakhouse

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Join us for dinner catered by Outback Steakhouse at the Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17th from 6pm ndash 10pm

Music of the Doo Wop Bands of the 50rsquos and 60rsquosAfter party will be at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center from 10pm - 1am

Sunday Picnic at the Martinez Waterfront from 11am - 3pmFor more information please contact Jerry Pollard

3129 Sonoma Valley Drive Fairfield Ca 945349168135401 bull jerrypollardyahoocom

The class of 1983 is celebrating 30 years and we want to celebrate with the classes of 1982 amp 1984

Join us for a catered picnic at Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek Bring your family Sunday September 29th from 1100 am ndash 600 pm

For more information and to RSVP contact Corrin Grube Canale at ccanalecomcastnet or

Danielle Pratt Dearborn at thedearbornscomcastnet

30 YEARREUNION

Class of 83rsquo

50 YEARREUNION

Class of 63rsquo

The class of 1963 is celebrating 50 years Join us at the Malt Shoppe

HALL OFFAME

BANQUET

7th Annual

CPHS Annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction CeremonyPlease join us in honoring our Athletic Alumni on Saturday August 24th 2013at St Andrews Community Center bull 1601 Mary Dr Pleasant Hill CA 94523

No Host Bar at 500PM Dinner at 630

Catered By Outback Steakhouse Pleasant Hill CA Cost of Event $5000 per person Reservations needed - Must reserve by Aug10th Tickets at door only if seating is available for $7000 Send checks to HOF Falcon Foundation co Barbara Lannum 109 Woodview Ct Martinez CA 94553

TEAMS TO BE HONOREDGymnastics 1968 - 69 - 70

HONOREEMike Huff 1978

ATHLETES TO BE HONOREDDan Stoll 1991 Cross Country and Track

Alison Suto 1988 Tennis-Basketball-SoftballDustin Torrez 1994 Football-BaseballCasey Torrez 1994 Football-Baseball

Contact Jerry Pollard CPHS Hall of Fame Committee E-mail for more info jerrypollardyahoocom bull 916-813-5401

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same as it Ever WasBy Suzie Billingsley

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ningthroughthesprinklersGoinguptoDinosaurHillbehindmystreetwasalwaysanadventureoffortbuildingandexploring MycousinsandIputplastichorseheadsonthehandlebarsofourbikesinhonorofRoyRogersampDaleEvansWenamedourbikesaftertheirhorsesTrig-gerandButtermilkMybackyardhadalargestoragebuildingwecalledThePon-derosabecausewelovedtheTVshowldquoBonanzardquoandanythingwithawesterntheme WhenIwassevenmybestfriendonthestreetandIwereinseparableSheisthesisterofactorTomHanksWeplayedwithourdogsBarbiedollsandboardgamesanddancedtoAmericanBandstandonTVShemovedawayayearlaterandwelosttouchbutwhenIfoundheronFacebooklastyearwesharedmanyfondmemoriesofourchildhoodsummersNowtherearetwootherlittlegirlsonthestreetwhoareBFFrsquosandplaytogetherallthetime InthiseraofiPhonessocialnet-workingandendlessactivitiesawayfromhomesomethinghasbeenlostButmylivingroomlooksouttowhereweplayedaschildrenandIstillseefathersteach-ingtheirkidstoridebikesBoysandgirlsstillwalktheirdogsandplaysoftballandhopscotchItwarmsmyhearttoknowthatsometime-honoredritualsofgrow-ingupcontinueItrsquoswonderfultorealizethatthekidsonmystreetarestillcon-nectingwitheachotheroutsideinthesunshineandunderthestarrysummernightskySuzie on her horse-head handlebar bike

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AGameofThronesthefirstbookinGeorgeRRMartinrsquosacclaimedfantasyseriesASongofIceandFireisanengrossingnovelfilledwithpoliticalconspiracymysteryandadventureThestorybe-ginswhenEddardStarkLordofWinterfellisappointedasHandtotheKingcausinghimtomovesouthtoKingrsquosLandingthecapitalcityofWesteroswherethingsareneverastheyseemandwherepeoplewilldoanythingtofurthertheirselfishinterestsInthisatmosphereofdouble-crossingandmanipulationEddardStarkrsquoshonorandgoodintentionsputhimatoddswithmuchofthecityrsquosinhabitantsMeanwhilethemalevolentOthersaremassingbeyondtheWallthatprotectsWesterosfromtheterrorsofthefarnorthandbeyondtheNar-rowSeaDaenerysTargaryendaugh-teroftheoverthrownKingAerysismarriedtotheleaderoftheDothrakiawarlikepeopleaspaymentforanarmyforherbrother ThisnovelisnotasimplevillageboyvsgreatevilfantasybookItisacomplexstorywhereyouareneversurewhotherealvillainisandwhereenemiescanturnintoalliesandviceversaAlongwithitsintricateplotandbelievablecharactersMartinrsquosprose

isoneofthebookrsquosbiggeststrengthsasitisveryeffec-tiveatconveyingtensionandmakingyoufeellikeyoursquoreinthemiddleoftheactionCourtdealingsandroyalpoliticsareasexcitingasadeadlybattle(ofwhichtherearenumer-ous)Inadditiontheworldof

AGameofThronescontainscharactersasvariedandrealasourownMartinshowcasesthesecharactersbywritingfromtheperspectiveofonecharacterforeachchapterThisgivesthereadergreaterinsightintothemindofeachmajorcharacterandrevealsthemotiva-tionsbehindeachcharacterrsquosactionsMartinrsquosgeniusliesinhisabilitytomakeussympathizewiththevilestcreatureandtoquestionthemotivesofthemosthonorableknight AGameofThronesreallyisaone-of-a-kindbookbecauseofthemulti-facetedcharactersgreatproseandun-predictabilityofthestorySomeofyoumayhaveseentheHBOseriesbasedonthebooksandtrustmealthoughtheshowisgreatthebooksarebetterandifyoulikeoneyoursquollprobablyliketheother(ForpeoplewhohavealreadyreadASongofIceandFirecheckoutTheWheelofTimeseriesforanothergreatepicfantasyseries) Suggestedforages15andup

to Read or Not to Read By Zane Dundon Senior De La Salle HS

Meet a teen Illusionist Itrsquosunusualtomeetateenagemagi-cianbuttohaveonelivinginyourowncommunityisallthemoremagicalCollegeParkfreshmanJackDuganwhogoesbythestagenameJackAlexanderhadoneofthebiggestshowsofhisca-reerlastmonthattheUn-ScriptedThea-treinSanFranciscoTheFocussatdownwithJackanddiscussedhispenchantforillusionCFWhatattractedyoutomagicJDMagichasalwaysinterestedmebe-causeitissomethingthatamazespeopleanditallowsmetobecreativeandbringasenseofwondertoalmostanybodyAllofasuddenIhadthisskillthatnoneofmyotherfriendshadBecauseofthisIwasabletostandoutanddothingsthatmostotherkidsdonrsquotgettodoCF WhoisldquoJackAlexanderrdquoJDThepersonaIhaveonstagebasi-callyanenlargedversionofmyselfWhilemanymagicianschoosetocreatecharactersonstageothersarejustabig-gerversionofthemselvesIttakesaverylongtimetofindoutwhoyouareasaperformerandIamstilltryingtofigurethatoutformyselfCF AreyoualdquomagicianrdquoorldquoillusionistrdquoJD AnillusionistIllusionistsarestillmagiciansbuttheyareknownforperformingwithbigpropsUsuallymostyoungmagiciansperformsleightofhandmagicorcloseupmagicbutIalwayshadapassionforperformingil-lusionsIstartedperformingillusionsatage11andhavenotlookedbackCFHowdidyoulandtheUn-ScriptedTheatergigJD Iwasontourwithashowcalled

PuppetsofImpulsethatranthroughAprilandoneofourstopswastheUn-ScriptedTheaterOneoftheownersClayRobesonwantedmetoheadlinethereandsoIdidIhaveperformedatmanytheatersallacrosstheBayAreaandIhopetoonedayhavemyownfullshowinLasVegasCFWheredoyouseeyourselfin10yearsJDDoingmagicfull-timeeithertouringorplayingatonevenueforanextendedperiodoftimeIwillkeepworkinguntilmagicbecomesmyfull-timeprofessionIwillspendhoursadayworkingonmyshowbecausewithrepetitioncomesagreatendproductIamlookingtoputamodernspinonthisclassicart JackrsquosmomKimsaidldquoWeareveryproudofhimheshowssuchconfidenceHersquosalwaysshowingusnewthingsHehassuchadrivetosucceedandIadmirethatrdquo ForinquiriesaboutshowsemailJackatjackalexandermagicgmailcomYoucanwatchhimonYouTubebysearchingldquoJackAlexanderTeenMagi-cianrdquo

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 33

How Often should I Change my Oil

By the Haginrsquos Staff

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Howoftenshouldtheoilbechangedinyourvehiclersquosenginendash3000miles5000miles15000milesManufacturershaverecommendedserviceintervalsthatrangefrom3000to15000milesSomemanufacturersuseanoillifesystemthatdisplaysldquooilliferemainingrdquoWebelieveinfol-lowingthemanufacturerrecommen-dationsasaguidelinebutalsouseourownexperiencewhenrecommendingserviceintervalsWeareseeingahigh-ernumberofvehicleenginesrunninglowonoiloutofoilorwithoilsludgefromtheseextendedserviceintervals RunninganenginelowonoiloroutofoilmaynotresultinimmediatedamagebutitwillshortenthelifeoftheengineHowmuchitwillshortenthelifeishardtodeterminebecauseofthevariablesinvolvedDependingonwhereyouhaveyouroilchanged

theymayormaynotchecktheoillevelbeforeperformingtheoilchangeAtHaginrsquosautomotivewechecktheoillevelbeforeandafterperformingev-eryoilchangeIfyouroilislowbeforewestartyouroilchangewewillmakeanoteofitonyourrepairorderandrecommendmonitoringoilconsump-tionAlsowebelieveinperformingapreventativemaintenanceinspectionevery3monthsTheCarCareCouncilstillrecommendschangingtheoilandfilterevery3000milesformaximumenginelifeTheCarCareCouncilalsorecommendsperformingamulti-pointinspectionevery3monthsor3000miles FormoreinformationontheCarCareCouncilvehiclemaintenanceguidevisittheirwebsitehttpwwwnxtbookcomnxtbooksmercurycar-careguide

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SupportacausethatprovidesahealthfulqualityoflifeforusallAt-tendtheMuirHeritageLandTrustrsquosFreshAireAffaireGalaOurmuch-anticipatedfundraiserisaneleganteveningunderthestarsinthepearorchardsofJohnMuirrsquosVictorianes-tatewithMasterofCeremoniesDougMcConnellhostofPublicTelevisionrsquosOpenRoadcelebrityguestsandhun-dredsofLandTrustsupportersTo-getherwersquollenjoyspecialtycocktailsandappetizersagourmetdinnerex-travaganzabeautifulmusicbyBobAthaydeandFriendsandliveauc-tionexcitementwithAuctioneerJohnPereira TakeyoursupporttothenextlevelwithanexclusiveVIPpackagewhichincludesatourofJohnMuirrsquosmansionwithDougMcConnellandSuperin-tendentofNationalParkServiceTomLeathermanalongwithpremierpark-ingcocktailsandhorsdrsquooeuvres Since1989TheMuirHeritageLandTrusthasworkedtopreserve

openspacethroughoutContraCostaCountyWithpublicsupporttheLandTrusthaspermanentlyprotectedthou-sandsofacresAlongwithsavinglandweprovidemulti-usehikingtrailsforpublicrecreationonsuchpropertiesasFernandezRanchAcalanesRidgeSkyDutraampGustinRanchThesenaturalareasserveasahometoendangeredwildlifefacilitatehealthywatershedsandareusedbythecommunityasasourceofexerciseandescapefromthehustleandbustleofcityandsuburbanlife DespitethesuccessoftheMuirHeritageLandTrustthereisstillalongroadaheadWillyousupportusinpro-tectingourlocalwildlandsIfsojoinusatourupcomingannualgalaTheFreshAireAffairetoshowsupportforyourland Purchaseyourticketstodayorbe-comeasponsorbycalling(925)228-5640orgoingonlineatwwwmuirher-itagelandtrustorgfreshaireaffairehtm

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TheContraCostaHumaneSocietyoffersthesetipsforpreventingheatstrokedehydrationandshallowbreathinginpets1) KeepbowlsofwateraccessiblethroughoutthehouseandyardChoosebowlsthatarenotheatconducivesuchasplastic2)UNDERNOCIRCUMANSTANCESshouldyouleaveyouranimalinacarTemperaturesinsidetakelessthanfiveminutestoreachalethal150degreesormorewhetherornotthewindowsarecracked3)ProvideshelterConsideraninsulateddoghouseorshadystructure4)KeepanimalscalmExerciseinhottemperaturescanelevatetheriskofheatstrokeanddehydration5)ClosehouseblindsdrapesandwindowsFOR DOGSDogscannotcoolthemselvesbysweatingTheirsweatglandsareintheirnoseandonthepadsoftheirfeetandpantingisnotenough1)Setupachildrsquospoolorpurchaseabedthatcontainswateroragel-likematerialthatkeepsitcool2)CheckpavementbeforewalkingdogsIfitrsquostoohotitandcanburnthepadsoftheirfeetConsiderputtingkidrsquosnon-slipsocksontheirfeetandlimitwalkstoearlymorningorcoolereveninghours3)Protectshort-haireddogswithpetsunscreenwhereitcanrsquotbelickedoffandmakesureitissafetoingest4)Dog-coolingproductscanbefoundontheInternetFOR CATSCatsgetwarmestontheirbelliespadsoftheirpawsarmpitsoutsidetheirearsandchins1) CreateacoolandquietretreatandlineitwithaterryclothorcottontowelAcoldpackinsideasockunderthebeddingdamptowelsorafrozenplasticmilkjugworkaswell2)BrushyourcatdailyMattedfurdoesnotallowairflowandcanraiseacatrsquostemperatureSymptomsofheatstrokeanddehydrationincludeagitationpantingheavilyvomitingandstag-geringIfyounoticethesesymptomsorsuspecttroublecontactyourvetrsquosofficeimmediatelyFormoreinformationaboutContraCostaHumaneSocietyvisitwwwcchumaneorgFacebookorcallusat925-279-2247

Keeping Pets Cool

You scream I scream

Lakes amp Beaches

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Coldstone Creamery60CrescentDrPleasantHillserveseverythingfromuniqueicecreamcreationstosmoothiescakesandshakesEnjoyfrozenyogurtHotforCookieandevenSinlessSmoothies

CREAM 2399TelegraphAveBerkeley(CREAMstandsforCookiesRuleEverythingAroundMe)ThespecialtyatthistinyshoplocatedneartheCalcampusis$2icecreamsandwichesmadewithfreshbakedcookiesVeganandglutenfreeitemsalsoavailableACREAMiscomingsoontoNorthMainStreetinWalnutCreek

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Dallimontirsquos Restaurant

1932 Oak Park Boulevard Pleasant Hill 925-944-5224

wwwdallimontiscom

bull A Family Tradition Since 1982 bull Open for Lunch amp Dinnerbull Reservations amp Take Out Available bull Small Banquets Welcome

bull Full Bar amp Wine List bull A Touch of North Beach in your Neighborhood

LIVE MUSIC EVERY SATURDAY FRIDAY KARAOKE NIGHT bull GRAB THE MIC AND ROCK OUT

Come for the food stay for the music

83 Tamsen Donner Blues Band bull 810 Private Practice817 Lumberyard bull 824 Kick the Mule bull 831 The Famous Three-O

August 1 Chris Cain Band Armandos 707 Marina Vista Martinez 8pm

August 3 Danrsquos Bar 1524 Civic Drive Walnut Creek 10pm

August 4 Dave Martinrsquos House Party Pleasant Hill Summer Concert by the Lake 6pm

August 17 Caroompas Room Armandos 707 Marina Vista Martinez 8pm

August 18 Cover2Cover Pleasant Hill Summer Concert by the Lake 6pm

August 24 El Desayuno Armandos 707 Marina Vista Martinez 8pm

August 29 Sin Silver Roccorsquos Pizzeria 2909 Ygnacio Valley Road Walnut Creek 8pm

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Visit wwwpleasanthillconcertscom for all concert information Sponsored by Pleasant Hill Civic Action Commission

Series Sponsors

City ofPleasant Hill

ConcertSponsors

Casey Strand

Chiropractor

FOOD amp Funevery concert

SheilarsquosDaycare

On the lawn by the lake at Pleasant Hill City Hall Gregory Ln amp Cleaveland Rd

LIVE Music

6-8pm

Free

Aug 4 Kinderrsquos BBQ

Aug 18 Kinders BBQ

Sep 1 Taqueria Los Gallos

The following restaurantsare scheduled to sell food

Thanks for joining us for allthe concerts this summer

Ice cream and shaved ice available

for purchase at all concerts

Aug 4Dave Martin House Party

FunkRampBDanceClassic RockAug 18Cover2CoverHigh Energy Dance Music

Jul 7 Aug 4 Sep 1 Aug 18 Aug 18 Aug 18

And on Sep 1Gumbo Stew

Community Service DayPleasant Hillrsquos 9th ANNUAL

Organized by Pleasant Hill Civic Action Commission

and supported by local businesses

City of

Pleasant Hill

Saturday 730am September 28 2013

wwwpleasant-hillnetCSDRegister your project or volunteer at

For more information call 671-5229or email mneliscipleasant-hillcaus

Make a difference

Churches schools neighborhoods businessesfind a project

and register it on the city website at wwwpleasant-hillnetCSD

Volunteers

Open to all agesmdash families and children welcome

FREE kick-off breakfast

FREE

PLUS

sign up online at wwwpleasant-hillnetCSD to work

by the PH Lions beginning at 730am

at PH Park Gregory Ln (first 600 receive a T-shirt)

bring items of non-perishable food for the barrels

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InancienttimesAugustwasknownasWeodMonathwhichalsomeansweedmonthwhengrowthcrescendoswithlushplantsofallkindsandpeaksalongwithasmanyvarietiesofweedsasCarterhaspillsKnownasthehottestmonthoftheyearAugustistraditionallythebiggestvacationmonthtooAnoldEnglishsayingisldquoIfthefirstweekofAugustbewarmthewinterwillbewhiteandlongrdquo AugustisalsoWaterQualityMonthbutmoreimportantlyAu-gustishellipdrumrollhellipNationalGoatCheeseMonthLeadingintooneofthemonthrsquoslargestcropndashtomatoesTomatoescanastoundapersononmanylevelsAftermanymurmur-ousconversationsbetweenbeesandplantsgardenersshouldhaveanabun-danceofpollinatedflowersproducinghugecropsofloomingmulti-coloredfruitsThickslicesofsaidtomatoespairswimminglywellwithgoatcheese

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tomatoes Basil and Fruit Oh MyBy Lesley Stiles

Corn Fritters

Sweet and Sour Tomatoes

Mix flour baking powder and salt in a bowl Make a well in the center and put eggs oil and milk in center Whisk together and add corn and herbs Put enough oil in a frying pan to grease well Fry the fritters a few at a time until golden on each side

Put tomatoes green onions and cilantro in a bowl and set aside Heat olive oil in a sauce pan Add cinnamon and cumin and heat until bubbly about 2 minutes Slowly add honey and rice vinegar Cook for 3 more minutes or until a little thick and gooey Pour mixture over tomatoes cilantro and green onions Season with salt and let sit for about 5 minutes before using

1frac12 cups flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon soda1 teaspoon kosher salt2 large eggs

frac34 cup milk3 tablespoons olive oil2 cups fresh corn kernels2 tablespoons each chopped parsley and chopped basil

2 pounds of assorted heirloom tomatoes seeded and cut into chunks1 bunch green onions sliced thin2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro2 tablespoons of honey

frac14 cup of seasoned rice vinegar1 tablespoon of olive oil1 teaspoon of kosher salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Ingredients

Ingredients

Directions

Directions

OrganicGardeneveryyearStudentslovehowsweettheyareandveryfewmakeitpastthepickinrsquoForthosethatdomakeitinsideconjureupabeauti-fulsaladusingSunGoldscutinhalffreshcorncutoffthecobbabyaru-gulafreshcrunchychoppedcucumberandcrumbledfetaDrizzleexcellentoliveoilsqueezelemonjuicecrackseasaltandmixgentlyItrsquosthesaladyouwillliveonfortherestofthesummer StonefruitsswollenbysunarepeakingthismonthaswellandareburstingwithnaturalsugarsSliceontoapieceofpuffpastryandeggwashthedoughPullituparoundthefruitsprinklewithadashofrawsug-arandbakeat400untilthepastryisbrownandthejuicesarebubblingEatthisfreeformtarthotwithmeltingva-nillabeanicecreamandcreatealus-cioussaucearoundyourplate(tobelickeduplaterwhenonlylovedonesarepresent)

MercuryhasbeenabithighbutitisthoseeveningsweliveforwhenthesungivesupthefightandthegentlesummerbreezeoffthebayrollsintoourlittlevalleymakingitoneofthefinestplacesonearthtocallhomeGetoutonthetrailsearlyandhydratelotsMangia CornFritterswithSweetandSourtomatoesisthemostpopularitemIprepareforfolksallsummerlonghandsdownAlittlebitofworkbutitwillguaranteeyouaspotatanypartyalotofsuitorsandevenseveralpropos-alsofmarriage LesleyStilesisagraduateoftheCaliforniaCulinaryAcademysus-tainablecatererandschoolgardeneducator ContactLesleyatlesleystilescomcastnetwwwlesleystilesblog-spotcomandvisithernewwebsitewwwlesleystilesfoodscom

HILLCREST CONGREGATIONAL

CHURCH

God is still speaking

Hillcrest Congregational Church UCC404 Gregory Lane Pleasant Hill CA 94523

925-689-8260 bull wwwhillcrestuccorg

All people may now legally marry in our stateFor years at Hillcrest we have said

All Are Welcome ndash regardless of sexual orientationNow we can add to that

All Are Welcome to come to Hillcrest to be Married

Whoever you are wherever you are on lifersquos journeyyou are welcome here

rejoices that

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Pleasant Hill senior activities

Martinez senior activities818 green st (925) 370-8770

233 gregory Lane (925) 798-8788

81 - Fit For Life Senior Aerobics 9-10amTuesThursEnergy-inspiringmusictostartyourdayoffrightlowimpacteasydancemovesforagoodcardiowork-outYoursquollhavelotsoffunwhileyouareburningcaloriesMuscleconditioningandstretchingarepartoftheprogramAppropriateforalllevelsInstructorTariNicholson8classes$35$30(member)or8-classpunchcard$40Noclasson8688

813 - So You Want to Write a Book 2pmApanelofblockbusterlocalauthorswilldiscusstheirwritingandpublishingexperiencesQampAsessionfollowsTheau-thorswillbeBarbaraBentley(A Dance with the Devil A True Story of Marriage to a Psychopath)JonCory (A Plague of Scoundrels)AlfredJGarrette(The Saint of Florenville A Love Story)andJudithMarshall (Husbands May Come amp Go but Friends are Forever)FreePHSCChateauHall

815 - Basic Computer amp You 130-3pm ThursdaysThisisahands-onexperi-encewhereyouwilllearnthebasiccomputerfunctionssuchashowtoturnonthecomputerlogonnavigatewithamouseandfindsoftwareapplicationsInstructorWalterSanchezPHSeniorCenterComputerLab3classes$45$40(member)

830 - Just the Facts Regarding Skin Cancer 1pmThoroughskincancerpresen-tationincludesadviceonpreventionearlydetectionamptreatmentoptionsThiseducationaltalkwillhighlighttheABCDErsquosofskincancerbasalcellsquamouscellandmelanomaRefreshmentsampsunscreenprovidedPresenterShannyBaughmanMDSponsoredbyCASkinampMelanomaCenterDiabloValleyOn-cologyandHospiceoftheEastBayCalltoreserveyourspotFreeforallages

We Specialize In One-on-One Personal Advice We Care

Linda J WeihofenReverse Mortgage Specialist

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Helping you to understand the NEW Reverse Mortgage

82 - CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) 10am- 1230pm Donrsquot be ScaredhellipBe PreparedWeareofferingafree2-hourpersonalemergencypreparednessclasspresentedbytheCERTteamLearnhowtobereadywhenamajordisasterstrikesTopicscoveredwillincludewhatbasicneces-sarysuppliesandequipmentyoushouldhaveandwhatplansyoushouldmaketoensureyouarereadytomeetthischallengingtimeCalltoregister(925)370-8770EveryoneiswelcomeNoteTherewillbeafreedrawing(emergencypreparationkitvaluedat$100)forthosewhoattendthisim-portantandinformativeseminarDrawingwillbeheldaftertheseminaryoumustbepresenttowin

811 - Pancake Breakfast 8-1100amThisdeliciousbreakfastincludespan-cakesortoastsausageeggs(howyoulikethem)orangejuiceandcoffeeEveryoneiswelcomeCostis$350foradultsand$2forchildren10yearsandunderHandmadecraftsperfectforgiftswillbeonsaleduringthebreakfast

Coming soonhellipcall the center for more informationbullCatchYourself-MaintainYourIndependenceFridaysSeptember6ndash272013bullCoroDrsquoAmiciConcertSundaySeptember152013bullVagabondPlayerspresentldquoWagonWheelsrdquoFridaySeptember272013

Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu in October AretheGalaacutepagosIslandsandMachuPicchuonyourbucketlistJointheMartinezSeniorCenterforthetripofalifetimetoEcuadorGalapagosIslandsandPeruTripDatesOctober1-122013TourHighlights5Day4NightGalapagosIslandsCruiseaboardtheLegendExploretheSacredValleyoftheIncasstayovernightinMachuPicchuandtourCuzcoandthenearbyruinsLandandCruisePack-ageTourIncludesAllmealstransfersandexcursionsonboardcruiseroundtriptrainticketsonVistadomeTrainalltransfersandsightseeingasoutlinedintheitineraryairporttransferstoSanFranciscoAirportairfarefromSFOtoGuayaquilreturningfromLimatoSFOallinternalflightsCost$7794perpersondoubleoccupancyCallthecenterat(925)370-8770foradetaileditineraryTherearejustafewspacesleftifyouwouldliketogocalltoday

Help a Child to Read

Community service Day

Helpachildlearntoreadbyvolunteer-ingforthePleasantHillEducationInitiative(PHEI)ReadingReadiness programbegin-ningthisfall The ReadingReadiness programwilltargetstudentsingradesK-2ateachele-mentaryschoolinPleasantHill Volunteerswillbematchedwithyoungreadersandwillworkone-on-onewithstudentsunderateacherrsquosguidancetoimprovetheirread-ingskillsandgivethemtheconfidencetheyneedtothriveintheclassroomThereisnopreviousexperiencenecessarytovolunteer

justacommitmentofonehouraweektomakeadifference VolunteerswillneedtobefingerprintedandTBtested ThePHEIisalsointerestedinpartner-ingwithbusinessesandcivicandreligiousgroupsthatarewillingtocreateReadingReadinessteamstohelpoutintheclass-room ForadditionalinformationortohelpoutwiththisprogrampleasegotothePHEIrsquoswebpageandclickonldquoSignupasaVolunteerNowrdquo httpwwwcipleasant-hillcausphei

Volunteerandprojectregistrationisnowopenforthe9thannualCommunityServiceDayonSaturdaySeptember28thChurchesschoolsneighborhoodsbusinessesfindaprojectandregisteritonthecitywebsiteatwwwpleasant-hillnetCSD Senior Residents ndash Do you need help at home with yard workTheSeniorCenterandPHCivicActionCommissionareexploringthepossibilityofas-sistingseniorsattheirresidenceswhoareinneedofyardworkandotheroutdoorchoresIfyouareinterestedinreceivingassistancefromCommunityServiceDayvolunteersorhaveanyquestionsaboutthisprojectpleasecallDanaat798-8788oremailheratdkriderpleasanthillreccom FormoreinformationcontactMartinNelisatmneliscipleasant-hillcausorcall(925)671-5229

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 29

Recreation and Park updatesMake a Difference BerecognizedinourcommunitywithyourgeneroussupportofournewSeniorCenterTeenCenterCommuni-tyCenterandPleasantOaksParkHelpusmeetourgoaltocompletethefinaltouchesforallfourofournewPleasantHillRecreationvenuesWestillneedfurniturefixturesandequipmentWall Dedication ($500+) Withyourgenerousdonationyourdesignatednamewillbeetchedonabeautifulclearslatewithinthecapitalcampaigndedicationwallslocatedin

thePleasantHillSeniorCenterTeenCenterandCommunityCenterCon-tactourofficetosecureyourspecialplaceRoom Dedication Opportuni-ties ($5000+) HonorandrecognizeyourfamilyalovedoneabusinessororganizationformanyyearstocomebynamingaroominoneormoreofournewPleasantHillRecreationcentersSpecialsignagewillcommemorateyourgenerouscontribu-tionandyourexceptionalcommitmenttoourcommunityContactouroffice

todiscussroom-namingopportunitiesavailableineachcenteradditional Donation Opportu-nities OpportunitiessuchasdesignateddonationspledgesandbequestsarealsowelcomecontributionsAnydonationover$500willberecognizedwithyournameonourdedicationwallslocatedinallthreebuildingsTogetyournamededicationetchedinrecognitionthisyearthedeadlineisOctober102013Formoreinformationonthebondproj-ectsanddonationopportunitiesvisitwwwpleasanthillreccomCome Play With us this Fall ThePleasantHillRecreationampParkDistrictrsquosFallSpotlightisheadedtomailboxesonAugust15Checkoutallnewclassesactivitiesandeventsgoing

onthisfallinPleasantHillFromtod-dlerstoteenstoseniorstheSpotlightisyourguidetofunthisfallRegisterearlyforclassesandactivitiesearlytosecureyourspotFormoreinformationoneverythingPHRPDhastooffervisitwwwpleasanthillreccomteen Center Open HouseAugust 21 from 230pm to 5pm InterestedintheTeenCenterbutnotsurewhatithastoofferComecheckitoutMeetthestaffcheckoutthegamesandactivitiesseeclassdem-onstrationsandenterourprizedrawingSign-upsforclassesandactivitieswillalsobeavailableThenewTeenCenterislocatedinthePleasantHillParkat147GregoryLaneFormoreinforma-tiononthiseventcall(925)691-5645orvisitwwwphteenscenecom

PaID aDVERtORIaL

Teen council members from left to right Meredith Fore Allie Naccara Emily Adamson and Maddie Shultz

wwwourcommunityfocuscomPage 30 August 2013

FALCON FOUNDATION

College Parkrsquos Class of 1963 Reunion

Join Us At the Malt Shoppe

Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17 600 to 1000

Catered by Outback Steakhouse

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Join us for dinner catered by Outback Steakhouse at the Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17th from 6pm ndash 10pm

Music of the Doo Wop Bands of the 50rsquos and 60rsquosAfter party will be at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center from 10pm - 1am

Sunday Picnic at the Martinez Waterfront from 11am - 3pmFor more information please contact Jerry Pollard

3129 Sonoma Valley Drive Fairfield Ca 945349168135401 bull jerrypollardyahoocom

The class of 1983 is celebrating 30 years and we want to celebrate with the classes of 1982 amp 1984

Join us for a catered picnic at Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek Bring your family Sunday September 29th from 1100 am ndash 600 pm

For more information and to RSVP contact Corrin Grube Canale at ccanalecomcastnet or

Danielle Pratt Dearborn at thedearbornscomcastnet

30 YEARREUNION

Class of 83rsquo

50 YEARREUNION

Class of 63rsquo

The class of 1963 is celebrating 50 years Join us at the Malt Shoppe

HALL OFFAME

BANQUET

7th Annual

CPHS Annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction CeremonyPlease join us in honoring our Athletic Alumni on Saturday August 24th 2013at St Andrews Community Center bull 1601 Mary Dr Pleasant Hill CA 94523

No Host Bar at 500PM Dinner at 630

Catered By Outback Steakhouse Pleasant Hill CA Cost of Event $5000 per person Reservations needed - Must reserve by Aug10th Tickets at door only if seating is available for $7000 Send checks to HOF Falcon Foundation co Barbara Lannum 109 Woodview Ct Martinez CA 94553

TEAMS TO BE HONOREDGymnastics 1968 - 69 - 70

HONOREEMike Huff 1978

ATHLETES TO BE HONOREDDan Stoll 1991 Cross Country and Track

Alison Suto 1988 Tennis-Basketball-SoftballDustin Torrez 1994 Football-BaseballCasey Torrez 1994 Football-Baseball

Contact Jerry Pollard CPHS Hall of Fame Committee E-mail for more info jerrypollardyahoocom bull 916-813-5401

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 31

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ningthroughthesprinklersGoinguptoDinosaurHillbehindmystreetwasalwaysanadventureoffortbuildingandexploring MycousinsandIputplastichorseheadsonthehandlebarsofourbikesinhonorofRoyRogersampDaleEvansWenamedourbikesaftertheirhorsesTrig-gerandButtermilkMybackyardhadalargestoragebuildingwecalledThePon-derosabecausewelovedtheTVshowldquoBonanzardquoandanythingwithawesterntheme WhenIwassevenmybestfriendonthestreetandIwereinseparableSheisthesisterofactorTomHanksWeplayedwithourdogsBarbiedollsandboardgamesanddancedtoAmericanBandstandonTVShemovedawayayearlaterandwelosttouchbutwhenIfoundheronFacebooklastyearwesharedmanyfondmemoriesofourchildhoodsummersNowtherearetwootherlittlegirlsonthestreetwhoareBFFrsquosandplaytogetherallthetime InthiseraofiPhonessocialnet-workingandendlessactivitiesawayfromhomesomethinghasbeenlostButmylivingroomlooksouttowhereweplayedaschildrenandIstillseefathersteach-ingtheirkidstoridebikesBoysandgirlsstillwalktheirdogsandplaysoftballandhopscotchItwarmsmyhearttoknowthatsometime-honoredritualsofgrow-ingupcontinueItrsquoswonderfultorealizethatthekidsonmystreetarestillcon-nectingwitheachotheroutsideinthesunshineandunderthestarrysummernightskySuzie on her horse-head handlebar bike

wwwourcommunityfocuscomPage 32 August 2013

AGameofThronesthefirstbookinGeorgeRRMartinrsquosacclaimedfantasyseriesASongofIceandFireisanengrossingnovelfilledwithpoliticalconspiracymysteryandadventureThestorybe-ginswhenEddardStarkLordofWinterfellisappointedasHandtotheKingcausinghimtomovesouthtoKingrsquosLandingthecapitalcityofWesteroswherethingsareneverastheyseemandwherepeoplewilldoanythingtofurthertheirselfishinterestsInthisatmosphereofdouble-crossingandmanipulationEddardStarkrsquoshonorandgoodintentionsputhimatoddswithmuchofthecityrsquosinhabitantsMeanwhilethemalevolentOthersaremassingbeyondtheWallthatprotectsWesterosfromtheterrorsofthefarnorthandbeyondtheNar-rowSeaDaenerysTargaryendaugh-teroftheoverthrownKingAerysismarriedtotheleaderoftheDothrakiawarlikepeopleaspaymentforanarmyforherbrother ThisnovelisnotasimplevillageboyvsgreatevilfantasybookItisacomplexstorywhereyouareneversurewhotherealvillainisandwhereenemiescanturnintoalliesandviceversaAlongwithitsintricateplotandbelievablecharactersMartinrsquosprose

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AGameofThronescontainscharactersasvariedandrealasourownMartinshowcasesthesecharactersbywritingfromtheperspectiveofonecharacterforeachchapterThisgivesthereadergreaterinsightintothemindofeachmajorcharacterandrevealsthemotiva-tionsbehindeachcharacterrsquosactionsMartinrsquosgeniusliesinhisabilitytomakeussympathizewiththevilestcreatureandtoquestionthemotivesofthemosthonorableknight AGameofThronesreallyisaone-of-a-kindbookbecauseofthemulti-facetedcharactersgreatproseandun-predictabilityofthestorySomeofyoumayhaveseentheHBOseriesbasedonthebooksandtrustmealthoughtheshowisgreatthebooksarebetterandifyoulikeoneyoursquollprobablyliketheother(ForpeoplewhohavealreadyreadASongofIceandFirecheckoutTheWheelofTimeseriesforanothergreatepicfantasyseries) Suggestedforages15andup

to Read or Not to Read By Zane Dundon Senior De La Salle HS

Meet a teen Illusionist Itrsquosunusualtomeetateenagemagi-cianbuttohaveonelivinginyourowncommunityisallthemoremagicalCollegeParkfreshmanJackDuganwhogoesbythestagenameJackAlexanderhadoneofthebiggestshowsofhisca-reerlastmonthattheUn-ScriptedThea-treinSanFranciscoTheFocussatdownwithJackanddiscussedhispenchantforillusionCFWhatattractedyoutomagicJDMagichasalwaysinterestedmebe-causeitissomethingthatamazespeopleanditallowsmetobecreativeandbringasenseofwondertoalmostanybodyAllofasuddenIhadthisskillthatnoneofmyotherfriendshadBecauseofthisIwasabletostandoutanddothingsthatmostotherkidsdonrsquotgettodoCF WhoisldquoJackAlexanderrdquoJDThepersonaIhaveonstagebasi-callyanenlargedversionofmyselfWhilemanymagicianschoosetocreatecharactersonstageothersarejustabig-gerversionofthemselvesIttakesaverylongtimetofindoutwhoyouareasaperformerandIamstilltryingtofigurethatoutformyselfCF AreyoualdquomagicianrdquoorldquoillusionistrdquoJD AnillusionistIllusionistsarestillmagiciansbuttheyareknownforperformingwithbigpropsUsuallymostyoungmagiciansperformsleightofhandmagicorcloseupmagicbutIalwayshadapassionforperformingil-lusionsIstartedperformingillusionsatage11andhavenotlookedbackCFHowdidyoulandtheUn-ScriptedTheatergigJD Iwasontourwithashowcalled

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TheContraCostaHumaneSocietyoffersthesetipsforpreventingheatstrokedehydrationandshallowbreathinginpets1) KeepbowlsofwateraccessiblethroughoutthehouseandyardChoosebowlsthatarenotheatconducivesuchasplastic2)UNDERNOCIRCUMANSTANCESshouldyouleaveyouranimalinacarTemperaturesinsidetakelessthanfiveminutestoreachalethal150degreesormorewhetherornotthewindowsarecracked3)ProvideshelterConsideraninsulateddoghouseorshadystructure4)KeepanimalscalmExerciseinhottemperaturescanelevatetheriskofheatstrokeanddehydration5)ClosehouseblindsdrapesandwindowsFOR DOGSDogscannotcoolthemselvesbysweatingTheirsweatglandsareintheirnoseandonthepadsoftheirfeetandpantingisnotenough1)Setupachildrsquospoolorpurchaseabedthatcontainswateroragel-likematerialthatkeepsitcool2)CheckpavementbeforewalkingdogsIfitrsquostoohotitandcanburnthepadsoftheirfeetConsiderputtingkidrsquosnon-slipsocksontheirfeetandlimitwalkstoearlymorningorcoolereveninghours3)Protectshort-haireddogswithpetsunscreenwhereitcanrsquotbelickedoffandmakesureitissafetoingest4)Dog-coolingproductscanbefoundontheInternetFOR CATSCatsgetwarmestontheirbelliespadsoftheirpawsarmpitsoutsidetheirearsandchins1) CreateacoolandquietretreatandlineitwithaterryclothorcottontowelAcoldpackinsideasockunderthebeddingdamptowelsorafrozenplasticmilkjugworkaswell2)BrushyourcatdailyMattedfurdoesnotallowairflowandcanraiseacatrsquostemperatureSymptomsofheatstrokeanddehydrationincludeagitationpantingheavilyvomitingandstag-geringIfyounoticethesesymptomsorsuspecttroublecontactyourvetrsquosofficeimmediatelyFormoreinformationaboutContraCostaHumaneSocietyvisitwwwcchumaneorgFacebookorcallusat925-279-2247

Keeping Pets Cool

You scream I scream

Lakes amp Beaches

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Coldstone Creamery60CrescentDrPleasantHillserveseverythingfromuniqueicecreamcreationstosmoothiescakesandshakesEnjoyfrozenyogurtHotforCookieandevenSinlessSmoothies

CREAM 2399TelegraphAveBerkeley(CREAMstandsforCookiesRuleEverythingAroundMe)ThespecialtyatthistinyshoplocatedneartheCalcampusis$2icecreamsandwichesmadewithfreshbakedcookiesVeganandglutenfreeitemsalsoavailableACREAMiscomingsoontoNorthMainStreetinWalnutCreek

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Loardrsquos Ice Cream 3080ElCerritoPlazaElCerritoLoardrsquosicecreamparlorshavebeenaBayAreafavoritesincethefirstoneopenedin1950Theyrsquoreasmallchainbutfeelmorelikeamom-and-popstoreTheyserveover40flavorsofrichandcreamyicecreamaswellassorbetsherbetandalsquolitersquoversionoftheiricecream

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tildenrsquos Lake anzaLakeAnzaRoadoffCentralParkDriveBerkeleyisafavoritegetawayItssandybeachisopentothesunandshelteredfromthewindwithlifeguardspostedduringtheswimseasonThereisashallowwadingsectionneartheshoreadeep-waterplayareaandalapswimPicnicgroundsarelocatednearbyThereisabeachaccessfeetotheswimareathathaschangingroomsTheLakeAnzaBeachCafeacutesellsdrinkshotdogsicecreamandthetypicalbeachfare

Del Valle Regional Park 7000DelValleRoadLivermoreDelValleislikealakesideresortonly10milessouthofLivermoreThecenterpieceoftheparkisalake5mileslongwithallkindsofwater-orientedrecreationTheparkofferstwoswimmingbeacheswithlifeguardsondutyduringpostedperiodsThepublicmayrentmotorboatspatioboatspedalboatskayaksandcanoes

shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation area2500StanleyBoul-evardPleasantonAhavenforswimmingandfishingthisloca-tionisonlyamilefromdowntownPleasantonTheswimmingbeachhasabathhouseandrefreshmentstandsandlifeguardsareondutyduringthesummermonthsTroutandcatfishareplantedweeklyandanglerscanalsotryforbluegillandblackbassVisitorsmaylaunchtheirownboatssizelimitis17feetandonlyelectricmotorsareallowedBoatrentalsarealsoavail-able

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Visit wwwebparksorg for more information about the parks

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 35

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Health Care Reform -Is it Delayed

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ActressAngelinaJoliestunnedtheworldwith herdecisiontohaveapreven-tivedoublemastectomyaftertestingpositivefortheBRCA1genemutationForJolieandmanyothersget-tinggenetictestingandtak-ingactionmayoffercontrolandcomfort Howdoyouknowifgenetictest-ingisrightforyou Asamedicalon-cologistspecializinginthetreatmentofbreastcancerItalkaboutBRCAtestingfamilyhistorycancerriskandpreventiveoptionsforbreastandovar-iancancerwithmypatients Itrsquosasim-pleenoughbloodtesttoperformandIstronglyrecommenditbedoneinconjunctionwithgeneticcounseling WereferourpatientstoanexpertinthefieldMargoThelanderMSCGCattheCancerInstituteatJohnMuirHealthShehasamastersingeneticcounselingisboard-certifiedthroughtheAmericanBoardofGe-neticCounselingandislicensedbythestateofCalifornialdquoItisimportantthatpatientsunderstandthepur-poseandgoalsofgeneticcounselingTogetherweexplorethebenefitsofgenetictestingfeelingsaboutposi-tiveandnegativetestresultsandhowtousetheinformationpro-activelyforthemselvesandtheirlovedonesrdquoMargoexplainsldquoEveryonewhomeetswithageneticcounselorendsupwithaclearersenseoftheirrisksandthings

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wwwourcommunityfocuscomPage 38 August 2013

Community announcementsBark For LifeDogloversareinvitedtoldquotakeabiteoutofcancerrdquoatthethirdannualBarkforLifeofPleasantHillThiscancer-fightingfundraiserwillbeheld9am - noon Sat August 3atthePHCityHallgazeboparkDogsareimportantcaregiversformanycancerpatientsandthisisawaytohonorthemwhileraisingmoneyfortheAmericanCancerSocietyAttheBarkpeoplewalktheirdogsonaleasharoundasmalltrackwhilespecialeventsareheldfordogsandtheirmasterswithprizesforthewinningdogsandagoodiebagforeachTheBarkForLifeisanexten-sionofthePeasantHillRelayForLifewhichwasheldonJune1and2Theeventraised$55000anddonationswillbetakenthroughAugust31Tosup-porttheBarkregisteryourdogfor$25andthensolicitdonationsfromyourdog-lovingfamilyandfriendsFormoreinformationandtoregistergotowwwrelayforlifeorgbarkpleasanthillcaOrcall925-944-4898ore-mailtolmasseoyahoocom

Kitty CornerGivecatstheirindependence Thousandsofadultandseniorcatsinourcountyneedhomesyetareoftenforgottenthis

timeofyearduetokittenseasonAdoptanadultorseniorcatandgivethemfreedomandloveKittyCornerat609GregoryLane-aContraCostaHumaneSocietyfreeroamshelterndashholdsnormalhoursSatSunandMonfrom12-3pm(orbyappointmentduringtheweekorafter-hours)ForinformationoragalleryofCCHSrsquoanimalsvisitwwwcchumaneorgorcall925-279-2247

Pleasant Hill Garden Study ClubAugust 6th 630pmatournewlo-cationFaithLutheranSocialHall50WoodsworthLnPleasantHill OpentoallinterestedingardeningGuestsalwayswelcometoprograms

ANNUAL Barbecue at Mangini Farm hosted by Louie Mangini Saturday August 10 4-8pmonPleasantHillRdnearTaylorBlvdBenefittingRodgersRanchWheatBarnRestorationLivemu-sicFoodFunampFriendsEmailrodg-ersranchyahoocomorcallAlomaat825-0506or216-5899Tickets$50per-son$90couple$20child(10-15years)

Downtown Ghost WalksEvery 4th amp 5th Friday through Octo-berA1-12hourguidedwalkingtourthroughHistoricDowntownMartinez

todiscoverthehiddenpastlittleknownhauntingfactsandtalesofdays-gone-byFormoreinfoampticketswwwMainStreet-Martinezorgorcall(925)228-3577

Antiques Collectibles and Vintage ShowSaturday August 3 8am-4pmTheMartinezPeddlersFaireoneofthelargestantiquescollectiblesvintageandartsampcraftshowsintheareaOver150vendorsplus12storesonMainStandFerryStJohnHumphrieswillbeon-handtoappraiseyourcarry-initemfora$5donationtotheMartinezHistoricalSociety

Fridays on the MainEvery Friday thissummerMainStreetisalivewithcolorfulhotrodsclassiccarscustomtrucksmotorcyclesartsampcraftvendorsandlivemusicEnjoymusicfromlocalbandsandDJrsquosthroughoutthesummerEveryFridaythroughAugust306pm-8pmMainStMartinez

Road to Healthy Skin TourWednesday August 28 10am ndash 4pmPalosVerdesMallRiteAidParkinglotWalnutCreekAfreefullbodyskincan-cerscreeningbylicenseddermatologistsSponsorsSkinCancerFoundationand

CaliforniaSkinandMelanomaCenterFormoreinformationcall925-677-7287 Just the FactsRegarding Skin CancerFriday August 30233GregoryLanePleasantHillDermatologistDrShannyBaughmanfromAlamoOaksDerma-tologywilldiscusspreventionearlyde-tectionandtreatmentoptionsRefresh-mentsandskinscreenprovidedToregistercall925-677-7287

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In the MixBy Paul Cotruvo Cover2Cover

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Dallimontirsquos Restaurant

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bull A Family Tradition Since 1982 bull Open for Lunch amp Dinnerbull Reservations amp Take Out Available bull Small Banquets Welcome

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LIVE MUSIC EVERY SATURDAY FRIDAY KARAOKE NIGHT bull GRAB THE MIC AND ROCK OUT

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August 1 Chris Cain Band Armandos 707 Marina Vista Martinez 8pm

August 3 Danrsquos Bar 1524 Civic Drive Walnut Creek 10pm

August 4 Dave Martinrsquos House Party Pleasant Hill Summer Concert by the Lake 6pm

August 17 Caroompas Room Armandos 707 Marina Vista Martinez 8pm

August 18 Cover2Cover Pleasant Hill Summer Concert by the Lake 6pm

August 24 El Desayuno Armandos 707 Marina Vista Martinez 8pm

August 29 Sin Silver Roccorsquos Pizzeria 2909 Ygnacio Valley Road Walnut Creek 8pm

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Visit wwwpleasanthillconcertscom for all concert information Sponsored by Pleasant Hill Civic Action Commission

Series Sponsors

City ofPleasant Hill

ConcertSponsors

Casey Strand

Chiropractor

FOOD amp Funevery concert

SheilarsquosDaycare

On the lawn by the lake at Pleasant Hill City Hall Gregory Ln amp Cleaveland Rd

LIVE Music

6-8pm

Free

Aug 4 Kinderrsquos BBQ

Aug 18 Kinders BBQ

Sep 1 Taqueria Los Gallos

The following restaurantsare scheduled to sell food

Thanks for joining us for allthe concerts this summer

Ice cream and shaved ice available

for purchase at all concerts

Aug 4Dave Martin House Party

FunkRampBDanceClassic RockAug 18Cover2CoverHigh Energy Dance Music

Jul 7 Aug 4 Sep 1 Aug 18 Aug 18 Aug 18

And on Sep 1Gumbo Stew

Community Service DayPleasant Hillrsquos 9th ANNUAL

Organized by Pleasant Hill Civic Action Commission

and supported by local businesses

City of

Pleasant Hill

Saturday 730am September 28 2013

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For more information call 671-5229or email mneliscipleasant-hillcaus

Make a difference

Churches schools neighborhoods businessesfind a project

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Volunteers

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FREE kick-off breakfast

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tHE gaRDEN

InancienttimesAugustwasknownasWeodMonathwhichalsomeansweedmonthwhengrowthcrescendoswithlushplantsofallkindsandpeaksalongwithasmanyvarietiesofweedsasCarterhaspillsKnownasthehottestmonthoftheyearAugustistraditionallythebiggestvacationmonthtooAnoldEnglishsayingisldquoIfthefirstweekofAugustbewarmthewinterwillbewhiteandlongrdquo AugustisalsoWaterQualityMonthbutmoreimportantlyAu-gustishellipdrumrollhellipNationalGoatCheeseMonthLeadingintooneofthemonthrsquoslargestcropndashtomatoesTomatoescanastoundapersononmanylevelsAftermanymurmur-ousconversationsbetweenbeesandplantsgardenersshouldhaveanabun-danceofpollinatedflowersproducinghugecropsofloomingmulti-coloredfruitsThickslicesofsaidtomatoespairswimminglywellwithgoatcheese

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tomatoes Basil and Fruit Oh MyBy Lesley Stiles

Corn Fritters

Sweet and Sour Tomatoes

Mix flour baking powder and salt in a bowl Make a well in the center and put eggs oil and milk in center Whisk together and add corn and herbs Put enough oil in a frying pan to grease well Fry the fritters a few at a time until golden on each side

Put tomatoes green onions and cilantro in a bowl and set aside Heat olive oil in a sauce pan Add cinnamon and cumin and heat until bubbly about 2 minutes Slowly add honey and rice vinegar Cook for 3 more minutes or until a little thick and gooey Pour mixture over tomatoes cilantro and green onions Season with salt and let sit for about 5 minutes before using

1frac12 cups flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon soda1 teaspoon kosher salt2 large eggs

frac34 cup milk3 tablespoons olive oil2 cups fresh corn kernels2 tablespoons each chopped parsley and chopped basil

2 pounds of assorted heirloom tomatoes seeded and cut into chunks1 bunch green onions sliced thin2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro2 tablespoons of honey

frac14 cup of seasoned rice vinegar1 tablespoon of olive oil1 teaspoon of kosher salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Ingredients

Ingredients

Directions

Directions

OrganicGardeneveryyearStudentslovehowsweettheyareandveryfewmakeitpastthepickinrsquoForthosethatdomakeitinsideconjureupabeauti-fulsaladusingSunGoldscutinhalffreshcorncutoffthecobbabyaru-gulafreshcrunchychoppedcucumberandcrumbledfetaDrizzleexcellentoliveoilsqueezelemonjuicecrackseasaltandmixgentlyItrsquosthesaladyouwillliveonfortherestofthesummer StonefruitsswollenbysunarepeakingthismonthaswellandareburstingwithnaturalsugarsSliceontoapieceofpuffpastryandeggwashthedoughPullituparoundthefruitsprinklewithadashofrawsug-arandbakeat400untilthepastryisbrownandthejuicesarebubblingEatthisfreeformtarthotwithmeltingva-nillabeanicecreamandcreatealus-cioussaucearoundyourplate(tobelickeduplaterwhenonlylovedonesarepresent)

MercuryhasbeenabithighbutitisthoseeveningsweliveforwhenthesungivesupthefightandthegentlesummerbreezeoffthebayrollsintoourlittlevalleymakingitoneofthefinestplacesonearthtocallhomeGetoutonthetrailsearlyandhydratelotsMangia CornFritterswithSweetandSourtomatoesisthemostpopularitemIprepareforfolksallsummerlonghandsdownAlittlebitofworkbutitwillguaranteeyouaspotatanypartyalotofsuitorsandevenseveralpropos-alsofmarriage LesleyStilesisagraduateoftheCaliforniaCulinaryAcademysus-tainablecatererandschoolgardeneducator ContactLesleyatlesleystilescomcastnetwwwlesleystilesblog-spotcomandvisithernewwebsitewwwlesleystilesfoodscom

HILLCREST CONGREGATIONAL

CHURCH

God is still speaking

Hillcrest Congregational Church UCC404 Gregory Lane Pleasant Hill CA 94523

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All people may now legally marry in our stateFor years at Hillcrest we have said

All Are Welcome ndash regardless of sexual orientationNow we can add to that

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Whoever you are wherever you are on lifersquos journeyyou are welcome here

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813 - So You Want to Write a Book 2pmApanelofblockbusterlocalauthorswilldiscusstheirwritingandpublishingexperiencesQampAsessionfollowsTheau-thorswillbeBarbaraBentley(A Dance with the Devil A True Story of Marriage to a Psychopath)JonCory (A Plague of Scoundrels)AlfredJGarrette(The Saint of Florenville A Love Story)andJudithMarshall (Husbands May Come amp Go but Friends are Forever)FreePHSCChateauHall

815 - Basic Computer amp You 130-3pm ThursdaysThisisahands-onexperi-encewhereyouwilllearnthebasiccomputerfunctionssuchashowtoturnonthecomputerlogonnavigatewithamouseandfindsoftwareapplicationsInstructorWalterSanchezPHSeniorCenterComputerLab3classes$45$40(member)

830 - Just the Facts Regarding Skin Cancer 1pmThoroughskincancerpresen-tationincludesadviceonpreventionearlydetectionamptreatmentoptionsThiseducationaltalkwillhighlighttheABCDErsquosofskincancerbasalcellsquamouscellandmelanomaRefreshmentsampsunscreenprovidedPresenterShannyBaughmanMDSponsoredbyCASkinampMelanomaCenterDiabloValleyOn-cologyandHospiceoftheEastBayCalltoreserveyourspotFreeforallages

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82 - CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) 10am- 1230pm Donrsquot be ScaredhellipBe PreparedWeareofferingafree2-hourpersonalemergencypreparednessclasspresentedbytheCERTteamLearnhowtobereadywhenamajordisasterstrikesTopicscoveredwillincludewhatbasicneces-sarysuppliesandequipmentyoushouldhaveandwhatplansyoushouldmaketoensureyouarereadytomeetthischallengingtimeCalltoregister(925)370-8770EveryoneiswelcomeNoteTherewillbeafreedrawing(emergencypreparationkitvaluedat$100)forthosewhoattendthisim-portantandinformativeseminarDrawingwillbeheldaftertheseminaryoumustbepresenttowin

811 - Pancake Breakfast 8-1100amThisdeliciousbreakfastincludespan-cakesortoastsausageeggs(howyoulikethem)orangejuiceandcoffeeEveryoneiswelcomeCostis$350foradultsand$2forchildren10yearsandunderHandmadecraftsperfectforgiftswillbeonsaleduringthebreakfast

Coming soonhellipcall the center for more informationbullCatchYourself-MaintainYourIndependenceFridaysSeptember6ndash272013bullCoroDrsquoAmiciConcertSundaySeptember152013bullVagabondPlayerspresentldquoWagonWheelsrdquoFridaySeptember272013

Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu in October AretheGalaacutepagosIslandsandMachuPicchuonyourbucketlistJointheMartinezSeniorCenterforthetripofalifetimetoEcuadorGalapagosIslandsandPeruTripDatesOctober1-122013TourHighlights5Day4NightGalapagosIslandsCruiseaboardtheLegendExploretheSacredValleyoftheIncasstayovernightinMachuPicchuandtourCuzcoandthenearbyruinsLandandCruisePack-ageTourIncludesAllmealstransfersandexcursionsonboardcruiseroundtriptrainticketsonVistadomeTrainalltransfersandsightseeingasoutlinedintheitineraryairporttransferstoSanFranciscoAirportairfarefromSFOtoGuayaquilreturningfromLimatoSFOallinternalflightsCost$7794perpersondoubleoccupancyCallthecenterat(925)370-8770foradetaileditineraryTherearejustafewspacesleftifyouwouldliketogocalltoday

Help a Child to Read

Community service Day

Helpachildlearntoreadbyvolunteer-ingforthePleasantHillEducationInitiative(PHEI)ReadingReadiness programbegin-ningthisfall The ReadingReadiness programwilltargetstudentsingradesK-2ateachele-mentaryschoolinPleasantHill Volunteerswillbematchedwithyoungreadersandwillworkone-on-onewithstudentsunderateacherrsquosguidancetoimprovetheirread-ingskillsandgivethemtheconfidencetheyneedtothriveintheclassroomThereisnopreviousexperiencenecessarytovolunteer

justacommitmentofonehouraweektomakeadifference VolunteerswillneedtobefingerprintedandTBtested ThePHEIisalsointerestedinpartner-ingwithbusinessesandcivicandreligiousgroupsthatarewillingtocreateReadingReadinessteamstohelpoutintheclass-room ForadditionalinformationortohelpoutwiththisprogrampleasegotothePHEIrsquoswebpageandclickonldquoSignupasaVolunteerNowrdquo httpwwwcipleasant-hillcausphei

Volunteerandprojectregistrationisnowopenforthe9thannualCommunityServiceDayonSaturdaySeptember28thChurchesschoolsneighborhoodsbusinessesfindaprojectandregisteritonthecitywebsiteatwwwpleasant-hillnetCSD Senior Residents ndash Do you need help at home with yard workTheSeniorCenterandPHCivicActionCommissionareexploringthepossibilityofas-sistingseniorsattheirresidenceswhoareinneedofyardworkandotheroutdoorchoresIfyouareinterestedinreceivingassistancefromCommunityServiceDayvolunteersorhaveanyquestionsaboutthisprojectpleasecallDanaat798-8788oremailheratdkriderpleasanthillreccom FormoreinformationcontactMartinNelisatmneliscipleasant-hillcausorcall(925)671-5229

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 29

Recreation and Park updatesMake a Difference BerecognizedinourcommunitywithyourgeneroussupportofournewSeniorCenterTeenCenterCommuni-tyCenterandPleasantOaksParkHelpusmeetourgoaltocompletethefinaltouchesforallfourofournewPleasantHillRecreationvenuesWestillneedfurniturefixturesandequipmentWall Dedication ($500+) Withyourgenerousdonationyourdesignatednamewillbeetchedonabeautifulclearslatewithinthecapitalcampaigndedicationwallslocatedin

thePleasantHillSeniorCenterTeenCenterandCommunityCenterCon-tactourofficetosecureyourspecialplaceRoom Dedication Opportuni-ties ($5000+) HonorandrecognizeyourfamilyalovedoneabusinessororganizationformanyyearstocomebynamingaroominoneormoreofournewPleasantHillRecreationcentersSpecialsignagewillcommemorateyourgenerouscontribu-tionandyourexceptionalcommitmenttoourcommunityContactouroffice

todiscussroom-namingopportunitiesavailableineachcenteradditional Donation Opportu-nities OpportunitiessuchasdesignateddonationspledgesandbequestsarealsowelcomecontributionsAnydonationover$500willberecognizedwithyournameonourdedicationwallslocatedinallthreebuildingsTogetyournamededicationetchedinrecognitionthisyearthedeadlineisOctober102013Formoreinformationonthebondproj-ectsanddonationopportunitiesvisitwwwpleasanthillreccomCome Play With us this Fall ThePleasantHillRecreationampParkDistrictrsquosFallSpotlightisheadedtomailboxesonAugust15Checkoutallnewclassesactivitiesandeventsgoing

onthisfallinPleasantHillFromtod-dlerstoteenstoseniorstheSpotlightisyourguidetofunthisfallRegisterearlyforclassesandactivitiesearlytosecureyourspotFormoreinformationoneverythingPHRPDhastooffervisitwwwpleasanthillreccomteen Center Open HouseAugust 21 from 230pm to 5pm InterestedintheTeenCenterbutnotsurewhatithastoofferComecheckitoutMeetthestaffcheckoutthegamesandactivitiesseeclassdem-onstrationsandenterourprizedrawingSign-upsforclassesandactivitieswillalsobeavailableThenewTeenCenterislocatedinthePleasantHillParkat147GregoryLaneFormoreinforma-tiononthiseventcall(925)691-5645orvisitwwwphteenscenecom

PaID aDVERtORIaL

Teen council members from left to right Meredith Fore Allie Naccara Emily Adamson and Maddie Shultz

wwwourcommunityfocuscomPage 30 August 2013

FALCON FOUNDATION

College Parkrsquos Class of 1963 Reunion

Join Us At the Malt Shoppe

Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17 600 to 1000

Catered by Outback Steakhouse

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Join us for dinner catered by Outback Steakhouse at the Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17th from 6pm ndash 10pm

Music of the Doo Wop Bands of the 50rsquos and 60rsquosAfter party will be at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center from 10pm - 1am

Sunday Picnic at the Martinez Waterfront from 11am - 3pmFor more information please contact Jerry Pollard

3129 Sonoma Valley Drive Fairfield Ca 945349168135401 bull jerrypollardyahoocom

The class of 1983 is celebrating 30 years and we want to celebrate with the classes of 1982 amp 1984

Join us for a catered picnic at Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek Bring your family Sunday September 29th from 1100 am ndash 600 pm

For more information and to RSVP contact Corrin Grube Canale at ccanalecomcastnet or

Danielle Pratt Dearborn at thedearbornscomcastnet

30 YEARREUNION

Class of 83rsquo

50 YEARREUNION

Class of 63rsquo

The class of 1963 is celebrating 50 years Join us at the Malt Shoppe

HALL OFFAME

BANQUET

7th Annual

CPHS Annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction CeremonyPlease join us in honoring our Athletic Alumni on Saturday August 24th 2013at St Andrews Community Center bull 1601 Mary Dr Pleasant Hill CA 94523

No Host Bar at 500PM Dinner at 630

Catered By Outback Steakhouse Pleasant Hill CA Cost of Event $5000 per person Reservations needed - Must reserve by Aug10th Tickets at door only if seating is available for $7000 Send checks to HOF Falcon Foundation co Barbara Lannum 109 Woodview Ct Martinez CA 94553

TEAMS TO BE HONOREDGymnastics 1968 - 69 - 70

HONOREEMike Huff 1978

ATHLETES TO BE HONOREDDan Stoll 1991 Cross Country and Track

Alison Suto 1988 Tennis-Basketball-SoftballDustin Torrez 1994 Football-BaseballCasey Torrez 1994 Football-Baseball

Contact Jerry Pollard CPHS Hall of Fame Committee E-mail for more info jerrypollardyahoocom bull 916-813-5401

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 31

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ningthroughthesprinklersGoinguptoDinosaurHillbehindmystreetwasalwaysanadventureoffortbuildingandexploring MycousinsandIputplastichorseheadsonthehandlebarsofourbikesinhonorofRoyRogersampDaleEvansWenamedourbikesaftertheirhorsesTrig-gerandButtermilkMybackyardhadalargestoragebuildingwecalledThePon-derosabecausewelovedtheTVshowldquoBonanzardquoandanythingwithawesterntheme WhenIwassevenmybestfriendonthestreetandIwereinseparableSheisthesisterofactorTomHanksWeplayedwithourdogsBarbiedollsandboardgamesanddancedtoAmericanBandstandonTVShemovedawayayearlaterandwelosttouchbutwhenIfoundheronFacebooklastyearwesharedmanyfondmemoriesofourchildhoodsummersNowtherearetwootherlittlegirlsonthestreetwhoareBFFrsquosandplaytogetherallthetime InthiseraofiPhonessocialnet-workingandendlessactivitiesawayfromhomesomethinghasbeenlostButmylivingroomlooksouttowhereweplayedaschildrenandIstillseefathersteach-ingtheirkidstoridebikesBoysandgirlsstillwalktheirdogsandplaysoftballandhopscotchItwarmsmyhearttoknowthatsometime-honoredritualsofgrow-ingupcontinueItrsquoswonderfultorealizethatthekidsonmystreetarestillcon-nectingwitheachotheroutsideinthesunshineandunderthestarrysummernightskySuzie on her horse-head handlebar bike

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AGameofThronesthefirstbookinGeorgeRRMartinrsquosacclaimedfantasyseriesASongofIceandFireisanengrossingnovelfilledwithpoliticalconspiracymysteryandadventureThestorybe-ginswhenEddardStarkLordofWinterfellisappointedasHandtotheKingcausinghimtomovesouthtoKingrsquosLandingthecapitalcityofWesteroswherethingsareneverastheyseemandwherepeoplewilldoanythingtofurthertheirselfishinterestsInthisatmosphereofdouble-crossingandmanipulationEddardStarkrsquoshonorandgoodintentionsputhimatoddswithmuchofthecityrsquosinhabitantsMeanwhilethemalevolentOthersaremassingbeyondtheWallthatprotectsWesterosfromtheterrorsofthefarnorthandbeyondtheNar-rowSeaDaenerysTargaryendaugh-teroftheoverthrownKingAerysismarriedtotheleaderoftheDothrakiawarlikepeopleaspaymentforanarmyforherbrother ThisnovelisnotasimplevillageboyvsgreatevilfantasybookItisacomplexstorywhereyouareneversurewhotherealvillainisandwhereenemiescanturnintoalliesandviceversaAlongwithitsintricateplotandbelievablecharactersMartinrsquosprose

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AGameofThronescontainscharactersasvariedandrealasourownMartinshowcasesthesecharactersbywritingfromtheperspectiveofonecharacterforeachchapterThisgivesthereadergreaterinsightintothemindofeachmajorcharacterandrevealsthemotiva-tionsbehindeachcharacterrsquosactionsMartinrsquosgeniusliesinhisabilitytomakeussympathizewiththevilestcreatureandtoquestionthemotivesofthemosthonorableknight AGameofThronesreallyisaone-of-a-kindbookbecauseofthemulti-facetedcharactersgreatproseandun-predictabilityofthestorySomeofyoumayhaveseentheHBOseriesbasedonthebooksandtrustmealthoughtheshowisgreatthebooksarebetterandifyoulikeoneyoursquollprobablyliketheother(ForpeoplewhohavealreadyreadASongofIceandFirecheckoutTheWheelofTimeseriesforanothergreatepicfantasyseries) Suggestedforages15andup

to Read or Not to Read By Zane Dundon Senior De La Salle HS

Meet a teen Illusionist Itrsquosunusualtomeetateenagemagi-cianbuttohaveonelivinginyourowncommunityisallthemoremagicalCollegeParkfreshmanJackDuganwhogoesbythestagenameJackAlexanderhadoneofthebiggestshowsofhisca-reerlastmonthattheUn-ScriptedThea-treinSanFranciscoTheFocussatdownwithJackanddiscussedhispenchantforillusionCFWhatattractedyoutomagicJDMagichasalwaysinterestedmebe-causeitissomethingthatamazespeopleanditallowsmetobecreativeandbringasenseofwondertoalmostanybodyAllofasuddenIhadthisskillthatnoneofmyotherfriendshadBecauseofthisIwasabletostandoutanddothingsthatmostotherkidsdonrsquotgettodoCF WhoisldquoJackAlexanderrdquoJDThepersonaIhaveonstagebasi-callyanenlargedversionofmyselfWhilemanymagicianschoosetocreatecharactersonstageothersarejustabig-gerversionofthemselvesIttakesaverylongtimetofindoutwhoyouareasaperformerandIamstilltryingtofigurethatoutformyselfCF AreyoualdquomagicianrdquoorldquoillusionistrdquoJD AnillusionistIllusionistsarestillmagiciansbuttheyareknownforperformingwithbigpropsUsuallymostyoungmagiciansperformsleightofhandmagicorcloseupmagicbutIalwayshadapassionforperformingil-lusionsIstartedperformingillusionsatage11andhavenotlookedbackCFHowdidyoulandtheUn-ScriptedTheatergigJD Iwasontourwithashowcalled

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theymayormaynotchecktheoillevelbeforeperformingtheoilchangeAtHaginrsquosautomotivewechecktheoillevelbeforeandafterperformingev-eryoilchangeIfyouroilislowbeforewestartyouroilchangewewillmakeanoteofitonyourrepairorderandrecommendmonitoringoilconsump-tionAlsowebelieveinperformingapreventativemaintenanceinspectionevery3monthsTheCarCareCouncilstillrecommendschangingtheoilandfilterevery3000milesformaximumenginelifeTheCarCareCouncilalsorecommendsperformingamulti-pointinspectionevery3monthsor3000miles FormoreinformationontheCarCareCouncilvehiclemaintenanceguidevisittheirwebsitehttpwwwnxtbookcomnxtbooksmercurycar-careguide

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TheContraCostaHumaneSocietyoffersthesetipsforpreventingheatstrokedehydrationandshallowbreathinginpets1) KeepbowlsofwateraccessiblethroughoutthehouseandyardChoosebowlsthatarenotheatconducivesuchasplastic2)UNDERNOCIRCUMANSTANCESshouldyouleaveyouranimalinacarTemperaturesinsidetakelessthanfiveminutestoreachalethal150degreesormorewhetherornotthewindowsarecracked3)ProvideshelterConsideraninsulateddoghouseorshadystructure4)KeepanimalscalmExerciseinhottemperaturescanelevatetheriskofheatstrokeanddehydration5)ClosehouseblindsdrapesandwindowsFOR DOGSDogscannotcoolthemselvesbysweatingTheirsweatglandsareintheirnoseandonthepadsoftheirfeetandpantingisnotenough1)Setupachildrsquospoolorpurchaseabedthatcontainswateroragel-likematerialthatkeepsitcool2)CheckpavementbeforewalkingdogsIfitrsquostoohotitandcanburnthepadsoftheirfeetConsiderputtingkidrsquosnon-slipsocksontheirfeetandlimitwalkstoearlymorningorcoolereveninghours3)Protectshort-haireddogswithpetsunscreenwhereitcanrsquotbelickedoffandmakesureitissafetoingest4)Dog-coolingproductscanbefoundontheInternetFOR CATSCatsgetwarmestontheirbelliespadsoftheirpawsarmpitsoutsidetheirearsandchins1) CreateacoolandquietretreatandlineitwithaterryclothorcottontowelAcoldpackinsideasockunderthebeddingdamptowelsorafrozenplasticmilkjugworkaswell2)BrushyourcatdailyMattedfurdoesnotallowairflowandcanraiseacatrsquostemperatureSymptomsofheatstrokeanddehydrationincludeagitationpantingheavilyvomitingandstag-geringIfyounoticethesesymptomsorsuspecttroublecontactyourvetrsquosofficeimmediatelyFormoreinformationaboutContraCostaHumaneSocietyvisitwwwcchumaneorgFacebookorcallusat925-279-2247

Keeping Pets Cool

You scream I scream

Lakes amp Beaches

The Olde San Francisco Creamery 1370LocustStWalnutCreekEnjoylunchanddinneritemsbutbestofallchallengeyourfriendstofinishtheldquoKitchenSinkrdquoThisgiganticsundaeisservedinaspeciallymadesinkwithupto8flavors8toppingsandmoundsofwhippedcreamItservesone(ifyoudare)uptosixpeopleCheckoutthepicturesofallthewinnersoftheldquoKitchenSinkChal-lengerdquoincludingManvsFoodrsquosAdamRichman

Coldstone Creamery60CrescentDrPleasantHillserveseverythingfromuniqueicecreamcreationstosmoothiescakesandshakesEnjoyfrozenyogurtHotforCookieandevenSinlessSmoothies

CREAM 2399TelegraphAveBerkeley(CREAMstandsforCookiesRuleEverythingAroundMe)ThespecialtyatthistinyshoplocatedneartheCalcampusis$2icecreamsandwichesmadewithfreshbakedcookiesVeganandglutenfreeitemsalsoavailableACREAMiscomingsoontoNorthMainStreetinWalnutCreek

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Loardrsquos Ice Cream 3080ElCerritoPlazaElCerritoLoardrsquosicecreamparlorshavebeenaBayAreafavoritesincethefirstoneopenedin1950Theyrsquoreasmallchainbutfeelmorelikeamom-and-popstoreTheyserveover40flavorsofrichandcreamyicecreamaswellassorbetsherbetandalsquolitersquoversionoftheiricecream

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tildenrsquos Lake anzaLakeAnzaRoadoffCentralParkDriveBerkeleyisafavoritegetawayItssandybeachisopentothesunandshelteredfromthewindwithlifeguardspostedduringtheswimseasonThereisashallowwadingsectionneartheshoreadeep-waterplayareaandalapswimPicnicgroundsarelocatednearbyThereisabeachaccessfeetotheswimareathathaschangingroomsTheLakeAnzaBeachCafeacutesellsdrinkshotdogsicecreamandthetypicalbeachfare

Del Valle Regional Park 7000DelValleRoadLivermoreDelValleislikealakesideresortonly10milessouthofLivermoreThecenterpieceoftheparkisalake5mileslongwithallkindsofwater-orientedrecreationTheparkofferstwoswimmingbeacheswithlifeguardsondutyduringpostedperiodsThepublicmayrentmotorboatspatioboatspedalboatskayaksandcanoes

shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation area2500StanleyBoul-evardPleasantonAhavenforswimmingandfishingthisloca-tionisonlyamilefromdowntownPleasantonTheswimmingbeachhasabathhouseandrefreshmentstandsandlifeguardsareondutyduringthesummermonthsTroutandcatfishareplantedweeklyandanglerscanalsotryforbluegillandblackbassVisitorsmaylaunchtheirownboatssizelimitis17feetandonlyelectricmotorsareallowedBoatrentalsarealsoavail-able

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China Camp Beach China Camp state Park101PeacockGapTrailSanRafaelSanPabloBayrsquostranquilwatersmakethebeachagreatplaceforwadingswimmingorsplashingVisi-torscanenjoywildlifemountainbikinghikingpicnickinghorsebackridingswimmingkayakingandwindsurfingInitiallythebeachwasestablishedasafishingcampforChinesework-ersatanearbydairyranchtoearnextramoneybutitgrewintoatownof500residentssupportedgeneralstoresandevenabarbershopYoucanlearnmorebyvisitingthemuseumatChinaCampVillageAdescendantofthepioneeringfisher-menoperatesasnackshopopenonweekendsFoodbever-agesandicecreamareavailable

Visit wwwebparksorg for more information about the parks

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Health Care Reform -Is it Delayed

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ActressAngelinaJoliestunnedtheworldwith herdecisiontohaveapreven-tivedoublemastectomyaftertestingpositivefortheBRCA1genemutationForJolieandmanyothersget-tinggenetictestingandtak-ingactionmayoffercontrolandcomfort Howdoyouknowifgenetictest-ingisrightforyou Asamedicalon-cologistspecializinginthetreatmentofbreastcancerItalkaboutBRCAtestingfamilyhistorycancerriskandpreventiveoptionsforbreastandovar-iancancerwithmypatients Itrsquosasim-pleenoughbloodtesttoperformandIstronglyrecommenditbedoneinconjunctionwithgeneticcounseling WereferourpatientstoanexpertinthefieldMargoThelanderMSCGCattheCancerInstituteatJohnMuirHealthShehasamastersingeneticcounselingisboard-certifiedthroughtheAmericanBoardofGe-neticCounselingandislicensedbythestateofCalifornialdquoItisimportantthatpatientsunderstandthepur-poseandgoalsofgeneticcounselingTogetherweexplorethebenefitsofgenetictestingfeelingsaboutposi-tiveandnegativetestresultsandhowtousetheinformationpro-activelyforthemselvesandtheirlovedonesrdquoMargoexplainsldquoEveryonewhomeetswithageneticcounselorendsupwithaclearersenseoftheirrisksandthings

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Community announcementsBark For LifeDogloversareinvitedtoldquotakeabiteoutofcancerrdquoatthethirdannualBarkforLifeofPleasantHillThiscancer-fightingfundraiserwillbeheld9am - noon Sat August 3atthePHCityHallgazeboparkDogsareimportantcaregiversformanycancerpatientsandthisisawaytohonorthemwhileraisingmoneyfortheAmericanCancerSocietyAttheBarkpeoplewalktheirdogsonaleasharoundasmalltrackwhilespecialeventsareheldfordogsandtheirmasterswithprizesforthewinningdogsandagoodiebagforeachTheBarkForLifeisanexten-sionofthePeasantHillRelayForLifewhichwasheldonJune1and2Theeventraised$55000anddonationswillbetakenthroughAugust31Tosup-porttheBarkregisteryourdogfor$25andthensolicitdonationsfromyourdog-lovingfamilyandfriendsFormoreinformationandtoregistergotowwwrelayforlifeorgbarkpleasanthillcaOrcall925-944-4898ore-mailtolmasseoyahoocom

Kitty CornerGivecatstheirindependence Thousandsofadultandseniorcatsinourcountyneedhomesyetareoftenforgottenthis

timeofyearduetokittenseasonAdoptanadultorseniorcatandgivethemfreedomandloveKittyCornerat609GregoryLane-aContraCostaHumaneSocietyfreeroamshelterndashholdsnormalhoursSatSunandMonfrom12-3pm(orbyappointmentduringtheweekorafter-hours)ForinformationoragalleryofCCHSrsquoanimalsvisitwwwcchumaneorgorcall925-279-2247

Pleasant Hill Garden Study ClubAugust 6th 630pmatournewlo-cationFaithLutheranSocialHall50WoodsworthLnPleasantHill OpentoallinterestedingardeningGuestsalwayswelcometoprograms

ANNUAL Barbecue at Mangini Farm hosted by Louie Mangini Saturday August 10 4-8pmonPleasantHillRdnearTaylorBlvdBenefittingRodgersRanchWheatBarnRestorationLivemu-sicFoodFunampFriendsEmailrodg-ersranchyahoocomorcallAlomaat825-0506or216-5899Tickets$50per-son$90couple$20child(10-15years)

Downtown Ghost WalksEvery 4th amp 5th Friday through Octo-berA1-12hourguidedwalkingtourthroughHistoricDowntownMartinez

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Antiques Collectibles and Vintage ShowSaturday August 3 8am-4pmTheMartinezPeddlersFaireoneofthelargestantiquescollectiblesvintageandartsampcraftshowsintheareaOver150vendorsplus12storesonMainStandFerryStJohnHumphrieswillbeon-handtoappraiseyourcarry-initemfora$5donationtotheMartinezHistoricalSociety

Fridays on the MainEvery Friday thissummerMainStreetisalivewithcolorfulhotrodsclassiccarscustomtrucksmotorcyclesartsampcraftvendorsandlivemusicEnjoymusicfromlocalbandsandDJrsquosthroughoutthesummerEveryFridaythroughAugust306pm-8pmMainStMartinez

Road to Healthy Skin TourWednesday August 28 10am ndash 4pmPalosVerdesMallRiteAidParkinglotWalnutCreekAfreefullbodyskincan-cerscreeningbylicenseddermatologistsSponsorsSkinCancerFoundationand

CaliforniaSkinandMelanomaCenterFormoreinformationcall925-677-7287 Just the FactsRegarding Skin CancerFriday August 30233GregoryLanePleasantHillDermatologistDrShannyBaughmanfromAlamoOaksDerma-tologywilldiscusspreventionearlyde-tectionandtreatmentoptionsRefresh-mentsandskinscreenprovidedToregistercall925-677-7287

Walnut Creek Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos - FREEandopentothepublicThecommunity isinvitedtoattendtheAlzheimerrsquosAssociationWalktoEndAlzheimerrsquosonSaturdayOctober5at830amHeatherFarms301N SanCar-losDrive WalnutCreek WalktoEndAlzheimerrsquosisthelargestmovementtoendAlzheimerrsquosdiseaseAllproceedsprovideforcriticallyneededAlzheim-errsquossupportandeducationDonatejoinateamorstartateamat wwwalzorgwalk orbycalling 800-272-3900

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Visit wwwpleasanthillconcertscom for all concert information Sponsored by Pleasant Hill Civic Action Commission

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FOOD amp Funevery concert

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Aug 4 Kinderrsquos BBQ

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Sep 1 Taqueria Los Gallos

The following restaurantsare scheduled to sell food

Thanks for joining us for allthe concerts this summer

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Jul 7 Aug 4 Sep 1 Aug 18 Aug 18 Aug 18

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Organized by Pleasant Hill Civic Action Commission

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Saturday 730am September 28 2013

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tHE gaRDEN

InancienttimesAugustwasknownasWeodMonathwhichalsomeansweedmonthwhengrowthcrescendoswithlushplantsofallkindsandpeaksalongwithasmanyvarietiesofweedsasCarterhaspillsKnownasthehottestmonthoftheyearAugustistraditionallythebiggestvacationmonthtooAnoldEnglishsayingisldquoIfthefirstweekofAugustbewarmthewinterwillbewhiteandlongrdquo AugustisalsoWaterQualityMonthbutmoreimportantlyAu-gustishellipdrumrollhellipNationalGoatCheeseMonthLeadingintooneofthemonthrsquoslargestcropndashtomatoesTomatoescanastoundapersononmanylevelsAftermanymurmur-ousconversationsbetweenbeesandplantsgardenersshouldhaveanabun-danceofpollinatedflowersproducinghugecropsofloomingmulti-coloredfruitsThickslicesofsaidtomatoespairswimminglywellwithgoatcheese

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tomatoes Basil and Fruit Oh MyBy Lesley Stiles

Corn Fritters

Sweet and Sour Tomatoes

Mix flour baking powder and salt in a bowl Make a well in the center and put eggs oil and milk in center Whisk together and add corn and herbs Put enough oil in a frying pan to grease well Fry the fritters a few at a time until golden on each side

Put tomatoes green onions and cilantro in a bowl and set aside Heat olive oil in a sauce pan Add cinnamon and cumin and heat until bubbly about 2 minutes Slowly add honey and rice vinegar Cook for 3 more minutes or until a little thick and gooey Pour mixture over tomatoes cilantro and green onions Season with salt and let sit for about 5 minutes before using

1frac12 cups flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon soda1 teaspoon kosher salt2 large eggs

frac34 cup milk3 tablespoons olive oil2 cups fresh corn kernels2 tablespoons each chopped parsley and chopped basil

2 pounds of assorted heirloom tomatoes seeded and cut into chunks1 bunch green onions sliced thin2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro2 tablespoons of honey

frac14 cup of seasoned rice vinegar1 tablespoon of olive oil1 teaspoon of kosher salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Ingredients

Ingredients

Directions

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MercuryhasbeenabithighbutitisthoseeveningsweliveforwhenthesungivesupthefightandthegentlesummerbreezeoffthebayrollsintoourlittlevalleymakingitoneofthefinestplacesonearthtocallhomeGetoutonthetrailsearlyandhydratelotsMangia CornFritterswithSweetandSourtomatoesisthemostpopularitemIprepareforfolksallsummerlonghandsdownAlittlebitofworkbutitwillguaranteeyouaspotatanypartyalotofsuitorsandevenseveralpropos-alsofmarriage LesleyStilesisagraduateoftheCaliforniaCulinaryAcademysus-tainablecatererandschoolgardeneducator ContactLesleyatlesleystilescomcastnetwwwlesleystilesblog-spotcomandvisithernewwebsitewwwlesleystilesfoodscom

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830 - Just the Facts Regarding Skin Cancer 1pmThoroughskincancerpresen-tationincludesadviceonpreventionearlydetectionamptreatmentoptionsThiseducationaltalkwillhighlighttheABCDErsquosofskincancerbasalcellsquamouscellandmelanomaRefreshmentsampsunscreenprovidedPresenterShannyBaughmanMDSponsoredbyCASkinampMelanomaCenterDiabloValleyOn-cologyandHospiceoftheEastBayCalltoreserveyourspotFreeforallages

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82 - CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) 10am- 1230pm Donrsquot be ScaredhellipBe PreparedWeareofferingafree2-hourpersonalemergencypreparednessclasspresentedbytheCERTteamLearnhowtobereadywhenamajordisasterstrikesTopicscoveredwillincludewhatbasicneces-sarysuppliesandequipmentyoushouldhaveandwhatplansyoushouldmaketoensureyouarereadytomeetthischallengingtimeCalltoregister(925)370-8770EveryoneiswelcomeNoteTherewillbeafreedrawing(emergencypreparationkitvaluedat$100)forthosewhoattendthisim-portantandinformativeseminarDrawingwillbeheldaftertheseminaryoumustbepresenttowin

811 - Pancake Breakfast 8-1100amThisdeliciousbreakfastincludespan-cakesortoastsausageeggs(howyoulikethem)orangejuiceandcoffeeEveryoneiswelcomeCostis$350foradultsand$2forchildren10yearsandunderHandmadecraftsperfectforgiftswillbeonsaleduringthebreakfast

Coming soonhellipcall the center for more informationbullCatchYourself-MaintainYourIndependenceFridaysSeptember6ndash272013bullCoroDrsquoAmiciConcertSundaySeptember152013bullVagabondPlayerspresentldquoWagonWheelsrdquoFridaySeptember272013

Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu in October AretheGalaacutepagosIslandsandMachuPicchuonyourbucketlistJointheMartinezSeniorCenterforthetripofalifetimetoEcuadorGalapagosIslandsandPeruTripDatesOctober1-122013TourHighlights5Day4NightGalapagosIslandsCruiseaboardtheLegendExploretheSacredValleyoftheIncasstayovernightinMachuPicchuandtourCuzcoandthenearbyruinsLandandCruisePack-ageTourIncludesAllmealstransfersandexcursionsonboardcruiseroundtriptrainticketsonVistadomeTrainalltransfersandsightseeingasoutlinedintheitineraryairporttransferstoSanFranciscoAirportairfarefromSFOtoGuayaquilreturningfromLimatoSFOallinternalflightsCost$7794perpersondoubleoccupancyCallthecenterat(925)370-8770foradetaileditineraryTherearejustafewspacesleftifyouwouldliketogocalltoday

Help a Child to Read

Community service Day

Helpachildlearntoreadbyvolunteer-ingforthePleasantHillEducationInitiative(PHEI)ReadingReadiness programbegin-ningthisfall The ReadingReadiness programwilltargetstudentsingradesK-2ateachele-mentaryschoolinPleasantHill Volunteerswillbematchedwithyoungreadersandwillworkone-on-onewithstudentsunderateacherrsquosguidancetoimprovetheirread-ingskillsandgivethemtheconfidencetheyneedtothriveintheclassroomThereisnopreviousexperiencenecessarytovolunteer

justacommitmentofonehouraweektomakeadifference VolunteerswillneedtobefingerprintedandTBtested ThePHEIisalsointerestedinpartner-ingwithbusinessesandcivicandreligiousgroupsthatarewillingtocreateReadingReadinessteamstohelpoutintheclass-room ForadditionalinformationortohelpoutwiththisprogrampleasegotothePHEIrsquoswebpageandclickonldquoSignupasaVolunteerNowrdquo httpwwwcipleasant-hillcausphei

Volunteerandprojectregistrationisnowopenforthe9thannualCommunityServiceDayonSaturdaySeptember28thChurchesschoolsneighborhoodsbusinessesfindaprojectandregisteritonthecitywebsiteatwwwpleasant-hillnetCSD Senior Residents ndash Do you need help at home with yard workTheSeniorCenterandPHCivicActionCommissionareexploringthepossibilityofas-sistingseniorsattheirresidenceswhoareinneedofyardworkandotheroutdoorchoresIfyouareinterestedinreceivingassistancefromCommunityServiceDayvolunteersorhaveanyquestionsaboutthisprojectpleasecallDanaat798-8788oremailheratdkriderpleasanthillreccom FormoreinformationcontactMartinNelisatmneliscipleasant-hillcausorcall(925)671-5229

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Recreation and Park updatesMake a Difference BerecognizedinourcommunitywithyourgeneroussupportofournewSeniorCenterTeenCenterCommuni-tyCenterandPleasantOaksParkHelpusmeetourgoaltocompletethefinaltouchesforallfourofournewPleasantHillRecreationvenuesWestillneedfurniturefixturesandequipmentWall Dedication ($500+) Withyourgenerousdonationyourdesignatednamewillbeetchedonabeautifulclearslatewithinthecapitalcampaigndedicationwallslocatedin

thePleasantHillSeniorCenterTeenCenterandCommunityCenterCon-tactourofficetosecureyourspecialplaceRoom Dedication Opportuni-ties ($5000+) HonorandrecognizeyourfamilyalovedoneabusinessororganizationformanyyearstocomebynamingaroominoneormoreofournewPleasantHillRecreationcentersSpecialsignagewillcommemorateyourgenerouscontribu-tionandyourexceptionalcommitmenttoourcommunityContactouroffice

todiscussroom-namingopportunitiesavailableineachcenteradditional Donation Opportu-nities OpportunitiessuchasdesignateddonationspledgesandbequestsarealsowelcomecontributionsAnydonationover$500willberecognizedwithyournameonourdedicationwallslocatedinallthreebuildingsTogetyournamededicationetchedinrecognitionthisyearthedeadlineisOctober102013Formoreinformationonthebondproj-ectsanddonationopportunitiesvisitwwwpleasanthillreccomCome Play With us this Fall ThePleasantHillRecreationampParkDistrictrsquosFallSpotlightisheadedtomailboxesonAugust15Checkoutallnewclassesactivitiesandeventsgoing

onthisfallinPleasantHillFromtod-dlerstoteenstoseniorstheSpotlightisyourguidetofunthisfallRegisterearlyforclassesandactivitiesearlytosecureyourspotFormoreinformationoneverythingPHRPDhastooffervisitwwwpleasanthillreccomteen Center Open HouseAugust 21 from 230pm to 5pm InterestedintheTeenCenterbutnotsurewhatithastoofferComecheckitoutMeetthestaffcheckoutthegamesandactivitiesseeclassdem-onstrationsandenterourprizedrawingSign-upsforclassesandactivitieswillalsobeavailableThenewTeenCenterislocatedinthePleasantHillParkat147GregoryLaneFormoreinforma-tiononthiseventcall(925)691-5645orvisitwwwphteenscenecom

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Teen council members from left to right Meredith Fore Allie Naccara Emily Adamson and Maddie Shultz

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FALCON FOUNDATION

College Parkrsquos Class of 1963 Reunion

Join Us At the Malt Shoppe

Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17 600 to 1000

Catered by Outback Steakhouse

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Join us for dinner catered by Outback Steakhouse at the Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17th from 6pm ndash 10pm

Music of the Doo Wop Bands of the 50rsquos and 60rsquosAfter party will be at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center from 10pm - 1am

Sunday Picnic at the Martinez Waterfront from 11am - 3pmFor more information please contact Jerry Pollard

3129 Sonoma Valley Drive Fairfield Ca 945349168135401 bull jerrypollardyahoocom

The class of 1983 is celebrating 30 years and we want to celebrate with the classes of 1982 amp 1984

Join us for a catered picnic at Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek Bring your family Sunday September 29th from 1100 am ndash 600 pm

For more information and to RSVP contact Corrin Grube Canale at ccanalecomcastnet or

Danielle Pratt Dearborn at thedearbornscomcastnet

30 YEARREUNION

Class of 83rsquo

50 YEARREUNION

Class of 63rsquo

The class of 1963 is celebrating 50 years Join us at the Malt Shoppe

HALL OFFAME

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7th Annual

CPHS Annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction CeremonyPlease join us in honoring our Athletic Alumni on Saturday August 24th 2013at St Andrews Community Center bull 1601 Mary Dr Pleasant Hill CA 94523

No Host Bar at 500PM Dinner at 630

Catered By Outback Steakhouse Pleasant Hill CA Cost of Event $5000 per person Reservations needed - Must reserve by Aug10th Tickets at door only if seating is available for $7000 Send checks to HOF Falcon Foundation co Barbara Lannum 109 Woodview Ct Martinez CA 94553

TEAMS TO BE HONOREDGymnastics 1968 - 69 - 70

HONOREEMike Huff 1978

ATHLETES TO BE HONOREDDan Stoll 1991 Cross Country and Track

Alison Suto 1988 Tennis-Basketball-SoftballDustin Torrez 1994 Football-BaseballCasey Torrez 1994 Football-Baseball

Contact Jerry Pollard CPHS Hall of Fame Committee E-mail for more info jerrypollardyahoocom bull 916-813-5401

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ningthroughthesprinklersGoinguptoDinosaurHillbehindmystreetwasalwaysanadventureoffortbuildingandexploring MycousinsandIputplastichorseheadsonthehandlebarsofourbikesinhonorofRoyRogersampDaleEvansWenamedourbikesaftertheirhorsesTrig-gerandButtermilkMybackyardhadalargestoragebuildingwecalledThePon-derosabecausewelovedtheTVshowldquoBonanzardquoandanythingwithawesterntheme WhenIwassevenmybestfriendonthestreetandIwereinseparableSheisthesisterofactorTomHanksWeplayedwithourdogsBarbiedollsandboardgamesanddancedtoAmericanBandstandonTVShemovedawayayearlaterandwelosttouchbutwhenIfoundheronFacebooklastyearwesharedmanyfondmemoriesofourchildhoodsummersNowtherearetwootherlittlegirlsonthestreetwhoareBFFrsquosandplaytogetherallthetime InthiseraofiPhonessocialnet-workingandendlessactivitiesawayfromhomesomethinghasbeenlostButmylivingroomlooksouttowhereweplayedaschildrenandIstillseefathersteach-ingtheirkidstoridebikesBoysandgirlsstillwalktheirdogsandplaysoftballandhopscotchItwarmsmyhearttoknowthatsometime-honoredritualsofgrow-ingupcontinueItrsquoswonderfultorealizethatthekidsonmystreetarestillcon-nectingwitheachotheroutsideinthesunshineandunderthestarrysummernightskySuzie on her horse-head handlebar bike

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AGameofThronescontainscharactersasvariedandrealasourownMartinshowcasesthesecharactersbywritingfromtheperspectiveofonecharacterforeachchapterThisgivesthereadergreaterinsightintothemindofeachmajorcharacterandrevealsthemotiva-tionsbehindeachcharacterrsquosactionsMartinrsquosgeniusliesinhisabilitytomakeussympathizewiththevilestcreatureandtoquestionthemotivesofthemosthonorableknight AGameofThronesreallyisaone-of-a-kindbookbecauseofthemulti-facetedcharactersgreatproseandun-predictabilityofthestorySomeofyoumayhaveseentheHBOseriesbasedonthebooksandtrustmealthoughtheshowisgreatthebooksarebetterandifyoulikeoneyoursquollprobablyliketheother(ForpeoplewhohavealreadyreadASongofIceandFirecheckoutTheWheelofTimeseriesforanothergreatepicfantasyseries) Suggestedforages15andup

to Read or Not to Read By Zane Dundon Senior De La Salle HS

Meet a teen Illusionist Itrsquosunusualtomeetateenagemagi-cianbuttohaveonelivinginyourowncommunityisallthemoremagicalCollegeParkfreshmanJackDuganwhogoesbythestagenameJackAlexanderhadoneofthebiggestshowsofhisca-reerlastmonthattheUn-ScriptedThea-treinSanFranciscoTheFocussatdownwithJackanddiscussedhispenchantforillusionCFWhatattractedyoutomagicJDMagichasalwaysinterestedmebe-causeitissomethingthatamazespeopleanditallowsmetobecreativeandbringasenseofwondertoalmostanybodyAllofasuddenIhadthisskillthatnoneofmyotherfriendshadBecauseofthisIwasabletostandoutanddothingsthatmostotherkidsdonrsquotgettodoCF WhoisldquoJackAlexanderrdquoJDThepersonaIhaveonstagebasi-callyanenlargedversionofmyselfWhilemanymagicianschoosetocreatecharactersonstageothersarejustabig-gerversionofthemselvesIttakesaverylongtimetofindoutwhoyouareasaperformerandIamstilltryingtofigurethatoutformyselfCF AreyoualdquomagicianrdquoorldquoillusionistrdquoJD AnillusionistIllusionistsarestillmagiciansbuttheyareknownforperformingwithbigpropsUsuallymostyoungmagiciansperformsleightofhandmagicorcloseupmagicbutIalwayshadapassionforperformingil-lusionsIstartedperformingillusionsatage11andhavenotlookedbackCFHowdidyoulandtheUn-ScriptedTheatergigJD Iwasontourwithashowcalled

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How Often should I Change my Oil

By the Haginrsquos Staff

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theymayormaynotchecktheoillevelbeforeperformingtheoilchangeAtHaginrsquosautomotivewechecktheoillevelbeforeandafterperformingev-eryoilchangeIfyouroilislowbeforewestartyouroilchangewewillmakeanoteofitonyourrepairorderandrecommendmonitoringoilconsump-tionAlsowebelieveinperformingapreventativemaintenanceinspectionevery3monthsTheCarCareCouncilstillrecommendschangingtheoilandfilterevery3000milesformaximumenginelifeTheCarCareCouncilalsorecommendsperformingamulti-pointinspectionevery3monthsor3000miles FormoreinformationontheCarCareCouncilvehiclemaintenanceguidevisittheirwebsitehttpwwwnxtbookcomnxtbooksmercurycar-careguide

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openspacethroughoutContraCostaCountyWithpublicsupporttheLandTrusthaspermanentlyprotectedthou-sandsofacresAlongwithsavinglandweprovidemulti-usehikingtrailsforpublicrecreationonsuchpropertiesasFernandezRanchAcalanesRidgeSkyDutraampGustinRanchThesenaturalareasserveasahometoendangeredwildlifefacilitatehealthywatershedsandareusedbythecommunityasasourceofexerciseandescapefromthehustleandbustleofcityandsuburbanlife DespitethesuccessoftheMuirHeritageLandTrustthereisstillalongroadaheadWillyousupportusinpro-tectingourlocalwildlandsIfsojoinusatourupcomingannualgalaTheFreshAireAffairetoshowsupportforyourland Purchaseyourticketstodayorbe-comeasponsorbycalling(925)228-5640orgoingonlineatwwwmuirher-itagelandtrustorgfreshaireaffairehtm

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TheContraCostaHumaneSocietyoffersthesetipsforpreventingheatstrokedehydrationandshallowbreathinginpets1) KeepbowlsofwateraccessiblethroughoutthehouseandyardChoosebowlsthatarenotheatconducivesuchasplastic2)UNDERNOCIRCUMANSTANCESshouldyouleaveyouranimalinacarTemperaturesinsidetakelessthanfiveminutestoreachalethal150degreesormorewhetherornotthewindowsarecracked3)ProvideshelterConsideraninsulateddoghouseorshadystructure4)KeepanimalscalmExerciseinhottemperaturescanelevatetheriskofheatstrokeanddehydration5)ClosehouseblindsdrapesandwindowsFOR DOGSDogscannotcoolthemselvesbysweatingTheirsweatglandsareintheirnoseandonthepadsoftheirfeetandpantingisnotenough1)Setupachildrsquospoolorpurchaseabedthatcontainswateroragel-likematerialthatkeepsitcool2)CheckpavementbeforewalkingdogsIfitrsquostoohotitandcanburnthepadsoftheirfeetConsiderputtingkidrsquosnon-slipsocksontheirfeetandlimitwalkstoearlymorningorcoolereveninghours3)Protectshort-haireddogswithpetsunscreenwhereitcanrsquotbelickedoffandmakesureitissafetoingest4)Dog-coolingproductscanbefoundontheInternetFOR CATSCatsgetwarmestontheirbelliespadsoftheirpawsarmpitsoutsidetheirearsandchins1) CreateacoolandquietretreatandlineitwithaterryclothorcottontowelAcoldpackinsideasockunderthebeddingdamptowelsorafrozenplasticmilkjugworkaswell2)BrushyourcatdailyMattedfurdoesnotallowairflowandcanraiseacatrsquostemperatureSymptomsofheatstrokeanddehydrationincludeagitationpantingheavilyvomitingandstag-geringIfyounoticethesesymptomsorsuspecttroublecontactyourvetrsquosofficeimmediatelyFormoreinformationaboutContraCostaHumaneSocietyvisitwwwcchumaneorgFacebookorcallusat925-279-2247

Keeping Pets Cool

You scream I scream

Lakes amp Beaches

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Coldstone Creamery60CrescentDrPleasantHillserveseverythingfromuniqueicecreamcreationstosmoothiescakesandshakesEnjoyfrozenyogurtHotforCookieandevenSinlessSmoothies

CREAM 2399TelegraphAveBerkeley(CREAMstandsforCookiesRuleEverythingAroundMe)ThespecialtyatthistinyshoplocatedneartheCalcampusis$2icecreamsandwichesmadewithfreshbakedcookiesVeganandglutenfreeitemsalsoavailableACREAMiscomingsoontoNorthMainStreetinWalnutCreek

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Loardrsquos Ice Cream 3080ElCerritoPlazaElCerritoLoardrsquosicecreamparlorshavebeenaBayAreafavoritesincethefirstoneopenedin1950Theyrsquoreasmallchainbutfeelmorelikeamom-and-popstoreTheyserveover40flavorsofrichandcreamyicecreamaswellassorbetsherbetandalsquolitersquoversionoftheiricecream

HOt august DaYsbull staYINg COOL bull HOt august DaYs bull staYINg COOL bull HOt august DaYs

tildenrsquos Lake anzaLakeAnzaRoadoffCentralParkDriveBerkeleyisafavoritegetawayItssandybeachisopentothesunandshelteredfromthewindwithlifeguardspostedduringtheswimseasonThereisashallowwadingsectionneartheshoreadeep-waterplayareaandalapswimPicnicgroundsarelocatednearbyThereisabeachaccessfeetotheswimareathathaschangingroomsTheLakeAnzaBeachCafeacutesellsdrinkshotdogsicecreamandthetypicalbeachfare

Del Valle Regional Park 7000DelValleRoadLivermoreDelValleislikealakesideresortonly10milessouthofLivermoreThecenterpieceoftheparkisalake5mileslongwithallkindsofwater-orientedrecreationTheparkofferstwoswimmingbeacheswithlifeguardsondutyduringpostedperiodsThepublicmayrentmotorboatspatioboatspedalboatskayaksandcanoes

shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation area2500StanleyBoul-evardPleasantonAhavenforswimmingandfishingthisloca-tionisonlyamilefromdowntownPleasantonTheswimmingbeachhasabathhouseandrefreshmentstandsandlifeguardsareondutyduringthesummermonthsTroutandcatfishareplantedweeklyandanglerscanalsotryforbluegillandblackbassVisitorsmaylaunchtheirownboatssizelimitis17feetandonlyelectricmotorsareallowedBoatrentalsarealsoavail-able

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China Camp Beach China Camp state Park101PeacockGapTrailSanRafaelSanPabloBayrsquostranquilwatersmakethebeachagreatplaceforwadingswimmingorsplashingVisi-torscanenjoywildlifemountainbikinghikingpicnickinghorsebackridingswimmingkayakingandwindsurfingInitiallythebeachwasestablishedasafishingcampforChinesework-ersatanearbydairyranchtoearnextramoneybutitgrewintoatownof500residentssupportedgeneralstoresandevenabarbershopYoucanlearnmorebyvisitingthemuseumatChinaCampVillageAdescendantofthepioneeringfisher-menoperatesasnackshopopenonweekendsFoodbever-agesandicecreamareavailable

Visit wwwebparksorg for more information about the parks

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 35

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WellitseemstheanswerisyesnoandmaybeAsoftodaywhenIwritethisJuly172013theonlydelayisforemployersthathave50ormoreemployeesTheindividualmandateisstillinplaceBelowisasneakpeakatwhatiscomingforthosenotcoveredbyanemployerplan ThereareanumberofchangestakingplaceonJanuary12014whichaffectindividualsandfamiliesbullMedicalhistorywillnolongerbecon-sideredonecannolongerbedeniedorratedahigherpremiumduetocurrenthealthstatusbullCoveragemandateallUScitizenswillberequiredtomaintaincoverageorfaceapenalty(thereareexceptions)bullExchangesCoveredCaliforniaisthenewmarketplaceandwillbeoneplacetopurchasemedicalinsurance(wwwcoveredcacom) TheexchangeisslatedtobeopeninOctoberandpolicieswillbeeffective112014bullFinancialassistancewillbeavailableforthosethatmeetcertainincomerequirementsanddonothaveafford-ablecoveragethroughtheiremployer

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Health Care Reform -Is it Delayed

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What is Your Cancer RiskBy Tiffany Svahn MD

ActressAngelinaJoliestunnedtheworldwith herdecisiontohaveapreven-tivedoublemastectomyaftertestingpositivefortheBRCA1genemutationForJolieandmanyothersget-tinggenetictestingandtak-ingactionmayoffercontrolandcomfort Howdoyouknowifgenetictest-ingisrightforyou Asamedicalon-cologistspecializinginthetreatmentofbreastcancerItalkaboutBRCAtestingfamilyhistorycancerriskandpreventiveoptionsforbreastandovar-iancancerwithmypatients Itrsquosasim-pleenoughbloodtesttoperformandIstronglyrecommenditbedoneinconjunctionwithgeneticcounseling WereferourpatientstoanexpertinthefieldMargoThelanderMSCGCattheCancerInstituteatJohnMuirHealthShehasamastersingeneticcounselingisboard-certifiedthroughtheAmericanBoardofGe-neticCounselingandislicensedbythestateofCalifornialdquoItisimportantthatpatientsunderstandthepur-poseandgoalsofgeneticcounselingTogetherweexplorethebenefitsofgenetictestingfeelingsaboutposi-tiveandnegativetestresultsandhowtousetheinformationpro-activelyforthemselvesandtheirlovedonesrdquoMargoexplainsldquoEveryonewhomeetswithageneticcounselorendsupwithaclearersenseoftheirrisksandthings

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assessingwhereinlifeyouareifyoulearnyouhaveageneticriskforbreastandovariancancer NextIrecom-mendhavingathoroughdiscussionofall medicaloptionstobeconsid-eredIfyoudecidegenetictestingissomethingyouwanttodoitisbesttocontactyourprimarycareprovidergynecologistormedicaloncologistwhocanmakethereferraltoageneticcounselor TiffanySvahnMDisaMedicalOncologistandHematologistwithDiabloValleyOncologyandcanbereachedat925-677-5041 DiabloValleyOncologyislocatedattheCaliforniaCancerandResearchInstituteinPleasantHillThecancercenteristhelargestfreestandingnon-hospitalbasedfacilityinCon-traCostaCountyThecenterbringstogethermedicaloncologyhematol-ogyradiationchemotherapydiag-nosticimagingclinicaltrialsandsupportivecareservicesndashallinoneconvenientlocationSatelliteofficesinRossmoorSanRamonandBrent-wood

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Community announcementsBark For LifeDogloversareinvitedtoldquotakeabiteoutofcancerrdquoatthethirdannualBarkforLifeofPleasantHillThiscancer-fightingfundraiserwillbeheld9am - noon Sat August 3atthePHCityHallgazeboparkDogsareimportantcaregiversformanycancerpatientsandthisisawaytohonorthemwhileraisingmoneyfortheAmericanCancerSocietyAttheBarkpeoplewalktheirdogsonaleasharoundasmalltrackwhilespecialeventsareheldfordogsandtheirmasterswithprizesforthewinningdogsandagoodiebagforeachTheBarkForLifeisanexten-sionofthePeasantHillRelayForLifewhichwasheldonJune1and2Theeventraised$55000anddonationswillbetakenthroughAugust31Tosup-porttheBarkregisteryourdogfor$25andthensolicitdonationsfromyourdog-lovingfamilyandfriendsFormoreinformationandtoregistergotowwwrelayforlifeorgbarkpleasanthillcaOrcall925-944-4898ore-mailtolmasseoyahoocom

Kitty CornerGivecatstheirindependence Thousandsofadultandseniorcatsinourcountyneedhomesyetareoftenforgottenthis

timeofyearduetokittenseasonAdoptanadultorseniorcatandgivethemfreedomandloveKittyCornerat609GregoryLane-aContraCostaHumaneSocietyfreeroamshelterndashholdsnormalhoursSatSunandMonfrom12-3pm(orbyappointmentduringtheweekorafter-hours)ForinformationoragalleryofCCHSrsquoanimalsvisitwwwcchumaneorgorcall925-279-2247

Pleasant Hill Garden Study ClubAugust 6th 630pmatournewlo-cationFaithLutheranSocialHall50WoodsworthLnPleasantHill OpentoallinterestedingardeningGuestsalwayswelcometoprograms

ANNUAL Barbecue at Mangini Farm hosted by Louie Mangini Saturday August 10 4-8pmonPleasantHillRdnearTaylorBlvdBenefittingRodgersRanchWheatBarnRestorationLivemu-sicFoodFunampFriendsEmailrodg-ersranchyahoocomorcallAlomaat825-0506or216-5899Tickets$50per-son$90couple$20child(10-15years)

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InancienttimesAugustwasknownasWeodMonathwhichalsomeansweedmonthwhengrowthcrescendoswithlushplantsofallkindsandpeaksalongwithasmanyvarietiesofweedsasCarterhaspillsKnownasthehottestmonthoftheyearAugustistraditionallythebiggestvacationmonthtooAnoldEnglishsayingisldquoIfthefirstweekofAugustbewarmthewinterwillbewhiteandlongrdquo AugustisalsoWaterQualityMonthbutmoreimportantlyAu-gustishellipdrumrollhellipNationalGoatCheeseMonthLeadingintooneofthemonthrsquoslargestcropndashtomatoesTomatoescanastoundapersononmanylevelsAftermanymurmur-ousconversationsbetweenbeesandplantsgardenersshouldhaveanabun-danceofpollinatedflowersproducinghugecropsofloomingmulti-coloredfruitsThickslicesofsaidtomatoespairswimminglywellwithgoatcheese

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tomatoes Basil and Fruit Oh MyBy Lesley Stiles

Corn Fritters

Sweet and Sour Tomatoes

Mix flour baking powder and salt in a bowl Make a well in the center and put eggs oil and milk in center Whisk together and add corn and herbs Put enough oil in a frying pan to grease well Fry the fritters a few at a time until golden on each side

Put tomatoes green onions and cilantro in a bowl and set aside Heat olive oil in a sauce pan Add cinnamon and cumin and heat until bubbly about 2 minutes Slowly add honey and rice vinegar Cook for 3 more minutes or until a little thick and gooey Pour mixture over tomatoes cilantro and green onions Season with salt and let sit for about 5 minutes before using

1frac12 cups flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon soda1 teaspoon kosher salt2 large eggs

frac34 cup milk3 tablespoons olive oil2 cups fresh corn kernels2 tablespoons each chopped parsley and chopped basil

2 pounds of assorted heirloom tomatoes seeded and cut into chunks1 bunch green onions sliced thin2 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro2 tablespoons of honey

frac14 cup of seasoned rice vinegar1 tablespoon of olive oil1 teaspoon of kosher salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Ingredients

Ingredients

Directions

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OrganicGardeneveryyearStudentslovehowsweettheyareandveryfewmakeitpastthepickinrsquoForthosethatdomakeitinsideconjureupabeauti-fulsaladusingSunGoldscutinhalffreshcorncutoffthecobbabyaru-gulafreshcrunchychoppedcucumberandcrumbledfetaDrizzleexcellentoliveoilsqueezelemonjuicecrackseasaltandmixgentlyItrsquosthesaladyouwillliveonfortherestofthesummer StonefruitsswollenbysunarepeakingthismonthaswellandareburstingwithnaturalsugarsSliceontoapieceofpuffpastryandeggwashthedoughPullituparoundthefruitsprinklewithadashofrawsug-arandbakeat400untilthepastryisbrownandthejuicesarebubblingEatthisfreeformtarthotwithmeltingva-nillabeanicecreamandcreatealus-cioussaucearoundyourplate(tobelickeduplaterwhenonlylovedonesarepresent)

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Coming soonhellipcall the center for more informationbullCatchYourself-MaintainYourIndependenceFridaysSeptember6ndash272013bullCoroDrsquoAmiciConcertSundaySeptember152013bullVagabondPlayerspresentldquoWagonWheelsrdquoFridaySeptember272013

Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu in October AretheGalaacutepagosIslandsandMachuPicchuonyourbucketlistJointheMartinezSeniorCenterforthetripofalifetimetoEcuadorGalapagosIslandsandPeruTripDatesOctober1-122013TourHighlights5Day4NightGalapagosIslandsCruiseaboardtheLegendExploretheSacredValleyoftheIncasstayovernightinMachuPicchuandtourCuzcoandthenearbyruinsLandandCruisePack-ageTourIncludesAllmealstransfersandexcursionsonboardcruiseroundtriptrainticketsonVistadomeTrainalltransfersandsightseeingasoutlinedintheitineraryairporttransferstoSanFranciscoAirportairfarefromSFOtoGuayaquilreturningfromLimatoSFOallinternalflightsCost$7794perpersondoubleoccupancyCallthecenterat(925)370-8770foradetaileditineraryTherearejustafewspacesleftifyouwouldliketogocalltoday

Help a Child to Read

Community service Day

Helpachildlearntoreadbyvolunteer-ingforthePleasantHillEducationInitiative(PHEI)ReadingReadiness programbegin-ningthisfall The ReadingReadiness programwilltargetstudentsingradesK-2ateachele-mentaryschoolinPleasantHill Volunteerswillbematchedwithyoungreadersandwillworkone-on-onewithstudentsunderateacherrsquosguidancetoimprovetheirread-ingskillsandgivethemtheconfidencetheyneedtothriveintheclassroomThereisnopreviousexperiencenecessarytovolunteer

justacommitmentofonehouraweektomakeadifference VolunteerswillneedtobefingerprintedandTBtested ThePHEIisalsointerestedinpartner-ingwithbusinessesandcivicandreligiousgroupsthatarewillingtocreateReadingReadinessteamstohelpoutintheclass-room ForadditionalinformationortohelpoutwiththisprogrampleasegotothePHEIrsquoswebpageandclickonldquoSignupasaVolunteerNowrdquo httpwwwcipleasant-hillcausphei

Volunteerandprojectregistrationisnowopenforthe9thannualCommunityServiceDayonSaturdaySeptember28thChurchesschoolsneighborhoodsbusinessesfindaprojectandregisteritonthecitywebsiteatwwwpleasant-hillnetCSD Senior Residents ndash Do you need help at home with yard workTheSeniorCenterandPHCivicActionCommissionareexploringthepossibilityofas-sistingseniorsattheirresidenceswhoareinneedofyardworkandotheroutdoorchoresIfyouareinterestedinreceivingassistancefromCommunityServiceDayvolunteersorhaveanyquestionsaboutthisprojectpleasecallDanaat798-8788oremailheratdkriderpleasanthillreccom FormoreinformationcontactMartinNelisatmneliscipleasant-hillcausorcall(925)671-5229

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Recreation and Park updatesMake a Difference BerecognizedinourcommunitywithyourgeneroussupportofournewSeniorCenterTeenCenterCommuni-tyCenterandPleasantOaksParkHelpusmeetourgoaltocompletethefinaltouchesforallfourofournewPleasantHillRecreationvenuesWestillneedfurniturefixturesandequipmentWall Dedication ($500+) Withyourgenerousdonationyourdesignatednamewillbeetchedonabeautifulclearslatewithinthecapitalcampaigndedicationwallslocatedin

thePleasantHillSeniorCenterTeenCenterandCommunityCenterCon-tactourofficetosecureyourspecialplaceRoom Dedication Opportuni-ties ($5000+) HonorandrecognizeyourfamilyalovedoneabusinessororganizationformanyyearstocomebynamingaroominoneormoreofournewPleasantHillRecreationcentersSpecialsignagewillcommemorateyourgenerouscontribu-tionandyourexceptionalcommitmenttoourcommunityContactouroffice

todiscussroom-namingopportunitiesavailableineachcenteradditional Donation Opportu-nities OpportunitiessuchasdesignateddonationspledgesandbequestsarealsowelcomecontributionsAnydonationover$500willberecognizedwithyournameonourdedicationwallslocatedinallthreebuildingsTogetyournamededicationetchedinrecognitionthisyearthedeadlineisOctober102013Formoreinformationonthebondproj-ectsanddonationopportunitiesvisitwwwpleasanthillreccomCome Play With us this Fall ThePleasantHillRecreationampParkDistrictrsquosFallSpotlightisheadedtomailboxesonAugust15Checkoutallnewclassesactivitiesandeventsgoing

onthisfallinPleasantHillFromtod-dlerstoteenstoseniorstheSpotlightisyourguidetofunthisfallRegisterearlyforclassesandactivitiesearlytosecureyourspotFormoreinformationoneverythingPHRPDhastooffervisitwwwpleasanthillreccomteen Center Open HouseAugust 21 from 230pm to 5pm InterestedintheTeenCenterbutnotsurewhatithastoofferComecheckitoutMeetthestaffcheckoutthegamesandactivitiesseeclassdem-onstrationsandenterourprizedrawingSign-upsforclassesandactivitieswillalsobeavailableThenewTeenCenterislocatedinthePleasantHillParkat147GregoryLaneFormoreinforma-tiononthiseventcall(925)691-5645orvisitwwwphteenscenecom

PaID aDVERtORIaL

Teen council members from left to right Meredith Fore Allie Naccara Emily Adamson and Maddie Shultz

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FALCON FOUNDATION

College Parkrsquos Class of 1963 Reunion

Join Us At the Malt Shoppe

Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17 600 to 1000

Catered by Outback Steakhouse

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Join us for dinner catered by Outback Steakhouse at the Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17th from 6pm ndash 10pm

Music of the Doo Wop Bands of the 50rsquos and 60rsquosAfter party will be at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center from 10pm - 1am

Sunday Picnic at the Martinez Waterfront from 11am - 3pmFor more information please contact Jerry Pollard

3129 Sonoma Valley Drive Fairfield Ca 945349168135401 bull jerrypollardyahoocom

The class of 1983 is celebrating 30 years and we want to celebrate with the classes of 1982 amp 1984

Join us for a catered picnic at Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek Bring your family Sunday September 29th from 1100 am ndash 600 pm

For more information and to RSVP contact Corrin Grube Canale at ccanalecomcastnet or

Danielle Pratt Dearborn at thedearbornscomcastnet

30 YEARREUNION

Class of 83rsquo

50 YEARREUNION

Class of 63rsquo

The class of 1963 is celebrating 50 years Join us at the Malt Shoppe

HALL OFFAME

BANQUET

7th Annual

CPHS Annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction CeremonyPlease join us in honoring our Athletic Alumni on Saturday August 24th 2013at St Andrews Community Center bull 1601 Mary Dr Pleasant Hill CA 94523

No Host Bar at 500PM Dinner at 630

Catered By Outback Steakhouse Pleasant Hill CA Cost of Event $5000 per person Reservations needed - Must reserve by Aug10th Tickets at door only if seating is available for $7000 Send checks to HOF Falcon Foundation co Barbara Lannum 109 Woodview Ct Martinez CA 94553

TEAMS TO BE HONOREDGymnastics 1968 - 69 - 70

HONOREEMike Huff 1978

ATHLETES TO BE HONOREDDan Stoll 1991 Cross Country and Track

Alison Suto 1988 Tennis-Basketball-SoftballDustin Torrez 1994 Football-BaseballCasey Torrez 1994 Football-Baseball

Contact Jerry Pollard CPHS Hall of Fame Committee E-mail for more info jerrypollardyahoocom bull 916-813-5401

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same as it Ever WasBy Suzie Billingsley

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Itrsquosjustafewdaysafterthe4thofJulyinPleasantHillandthemarksarestillfreshinthemiddleofthestreetwheretwobestfriendsandtheirdadshadsetoffsomeldquoPiccoloPeterdquoandoth-erharmlesssparklynoisyfireworksWatchingthemfromthestreetthatnightIsmiledattheirsimplejoyandlaughterItbroughtmebacktoanotherJulywhenItoowasalittlegirlgrowinguponthisstreetattheendofthecourtIlivehereagaininmyageofmiddle-essenceinthesamehousewhereIgrewup InfrontofmyhouseattheendofthecourtwastheplacewherealltheneighborkidsplayedsoftballcowboysandIndianstagandhopscotchandwhereourdadstaughtushowtoridebikesWestayedoutuntillateonhotsummernightsplayingtetherballorrun-

ningthroughthesprinklersGoinguptoDinosaurHillbehindmystreetwasalwaysanadventureoffortbuildingandexploring MycousinsandIputplastichorseheadsonthehandlebarsofourbikesinhonorofRoyRogersampDaleEvansWenamedourbikesaftertheirhorsesTrig-gerandButtermilkMybackyardhadalargestoragebuildingwecalledThePon-derosabecausewelovedtheTVshowldquoBonanzardquoandanythingwithawesterntheme WhenIwassevenmybestfriendonthestreetandIwereinseparableSheisthesisterofactorTomHanksWeplayedwithourdogsBarbiedollsandboardgamesanddancedtoAmericanBandstandonTVShemovedawayayearlaterandwelosttouchbutwhenIfoundheronFacebooklastyearwesharedmanyfondmemoriesofourchildhoodsummersNowtherearetwootherlittlegirlsonthestreetwhoareBFFrsquosandplaytogetherallthetime InthiseraofiPhonessocialnet-workingandendlessactivitiesawayfromhomesomethinghasbeenlostButmylivingroomlooksouttowhereweplayedaschildrenandIstillseefathersteach-ingtheirkidstoridebikesBoysandgirlsstillwalktheirdogsandplaysoftballandhopscotchItwarmsmyhearttoknowthatsometime-honoredritualsofgrow-ingupcontinueItrsquoswonderfultorealizethatthekidsonmystreetarestillcon-nectingwitheachotheroutsideinthesunshineandunderthestarrysummernightskySuzie on her horse-head handlebar bike

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AGameofThronesthefirstbookinGeorgeRRMartinrsquosacclaimedfantasyseriesASongofIceandFireisanengrossingnovelfilledwithpoliticalconspiracymysteryandadventureThestorybe-ginswhenEddardStarkLordofWinterfellisappointedasHandtotheKingcausinghimtomovesouthtoKingrsquosLandingthecapitalcityofWesteroswherethingsareneverastheyseemandwherepeoplewilldoanythingtofurthertheirselfishinterestsInthisatmosphereofdouble-crossingandmanipulationEddardStarkrsquoshonorandgoodintentionsputhimatoddswithmuchofthecityrsquosinhabitantsMeanwhilethemalevolentOthersaremassingbeyondtheWallthatprotectsWesterosfromtheterrorsofthefarnorthandbeyondtheNar-rowSeaDaenerysTargaryendaugh-teroftheoverthrownKingAerysismarriedtotheleaderoftheDothrakiawarlikepeopleaspaymentforanarmyforherbrother ThisnovelisnotasimplevillageboyvsgreatevilfantasybookItisacomplexstorywhereyouareneversurewhotherealvillainisandwhereenemiescanturnintoalliesandviceversaAlongwithitsintricateplotandbelievablecharactersMartinrsquosprose

isoneofthebookrsquosbiggeststrengthsasitisveryeffec-tiveatconveyingtensionandmakingyoufeellikeyoursquoreinthemiddleoftheactionCourtdealingsandroyalpoliticsareasexcitingasadeadlybattle(ofwhichtherearenumer-ous)Inadditiontheworldof

AGameofThronescontainscharactersasvariedandrealasourownMartinshowcasesthesecharactersbywritingfromtheperspectiveofonecharacterforeachchapterThisgivesthereadergreaterinsightintothemindofeachmajorcharacterandrevealsthemotiva-tionsbehindeachcharacterrsquosactionsMartinrsquosgeniusliesinhisabilitytomakeussympathizewiththevilestcreatureandtoquestionthemotivesofthemosthonorableknight AGameofThronesreallyisaone-of-a-kindbookbecauseofthemulti-facetedcharactersgreatproseandun-predictabilityofthestorySomeofyoumayhaveseentheHBOseriesbasedonthebooksandtrustmealthoughtheshowisgreatthebooksarebetterandifyoulikeoneyoursquollprobablyliketheother(ForpeoplewhohavealreadyreadASongofIceandFirecheckoutTheWheelofTimeseriesforanothergreatepicfantasyseries) Suggestedforages15andup

to Read or Not to Read By Zane Dundon Senior De La Salle HS

Meet a teen Illusionist Itrsquosunusualtomeetateenagemagi-cianbuttohaveonelivinginyourowncommunityisallthemoremagicalCollegeParkfreshmanJackDuganwhogoesbythestagenameJackAlexanderhadoneofthebiggestshowsofhisca-reerlastmonthattheUn-ScriptedThea-treinSanFranciscoTheFocussatdownwithJackanddiscussedhispenchantforillusionCFWhatattractedyoutomagicJDMagichasalwaysinterestedmebe-causeitissomethingthatamazespeopleanditallowsmetobecreativeandbringasenseofwondertoalmostanybodyAllofasuddenIhadthisskillthatnoneofmyotherfriendshadBecauseofthisIwasabletostandoutanddothingsthatmostotherkidsdonrsquotgettodoCF WhoisldquoJackAlexanderrdquoJDThepersonaIhaveonstagebasi-callyanenlargedversionofmyselfWhilemanymagicianschoosetocreatecharactersonstageothersarejustabig-gerversionofthemselvesIttakesaverylongtimetofindoutwhoyouareasaperformerandIamstilltryingtofigurethatoutformyselfCF AreyoualdquomagicianrdquoorldquoillusionistrdquoJD AnillusionistIllusionistsarestillmagiciansbuttheyareknownforperformingwithbigpropsUsuallymostyoungmagiciansperformsleightofhandmagicorcloseupmagicbutIalwayshadapassionforperformingil-lusionsIstartedperformingillusionsatage11andhavenotlookedbackCFHowdidyoulandtheUn-ScriptedTheatergigJD Iwasontourwithashowcalled

PuppetsofImpulsethatranthroughAprilandoneofourstopswastheUn-ScriptedTheaterOneoftheownersClayRobesonwantedmetoheadlinethereandsoIdidIhaveperformedatmanytheatersallacrosstheBayAreaandIhopetoonedayhavemyownfullshowinLasVegasCFWheredoyouseeyourselfin10yearsJDDoingmagicfull-timeeithertouringorplayingatonevenueforanextendedperiodoftimeIwillkeepworkinguntilmagicbecomesmyfull-timeprofessionIwillspendhoursadayworkingonmyshowbecausewithrepetitioncomesagreatendproductIamlookingtoputamodernspinonthisclassicart JackrsquosmomKimsaidldquoWeareveryproudofhimheshowssuchconfidenceHersquosalwaysshowingusnewthingsHehassuchadrivetosucceedandIadmirethatrdquo ForinquiriesaboutshowsemailJackatjackalexandermagicgmailcomYoucanwatchhimonYouTubebysearchingldquoJackAlexanderTeenMagi-cianrdquo

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 33

How Often should I Change my Oil

By the Haginrsquos Staff

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Includes 5 quarts of standard chevron oil Replace oil filter and oil filter gasket Top off under hood fluids Check tire pressure and reset maintenance light Complimentary Visual Vehicle Inspection

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Community announcementsBark For LifeDogloversareinvitedtoldquotakeabiteoutofcancerrdquoatthethirdannualBarkforLifeofPleasantHillThiscancer-fightingfundraiserwillbeheld9am - noon Sat August 3atthePHCityHallgazeboparkDogsareimportantcaregiversformanycancerpatientsandthisisawaytohonorthemwhileraisingmoneyfortheAmericanCancerSocietyAttheBarkpeoplewalktheirdogsonaleasharoundasmalltrackwhilespecialeventsareheldfordogsandtheirmasterswithprizesforthewinningdogsandagoodiebagforeachTheBarkForLifeisanexten-sionofthePeasantHillRelayForLifewhichwasheldonJune1and2Theeventraised$55000anddonationswillbetakenthroughAugust31Tosup-porttheBarkregisteryourdogfor$25andthensolicitdonationsfromyourdog-lovingfamilyandfriendsFormoreinformationandtoregistergotowwwrelayforlifeorgbarkpleasanthillcaOrcall925-944-4898ore-mailtolmasseoyahoocom

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Pleasant Hill Garden Study ClubAugust 6th 630pmatournewlo-cationFaithLutheranSocialHall50WoodsworthLnPleasantHill OpentoallinterestedingardeningGuestsalwayswelcometoprograms

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Fridays on the MainEvery Friday thissummerMainStreetisalivewithcolorfulhotrodsclassiccarscustomtrucksmotorcyclesartsampcraftvendorsandlivemusicEnjoymusicfromlocalbandsandDJrsquosthroughoutthesummerEveryFridaythroughAugust306pm-8pmMainStMartinez

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Walnut Creek Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos - FREEandopentothepublicThecommunity isinvitedtoattendtheAlzheimerrsquosAssociationWalktoEndAlzheimerrsquosonSaturdayOctober5at830amHeatherFarms301N SanCar-losDrive WalnutCreek WalktoEndAlzheimerrsquosisthelargestmovementtoendAlzheimerrsquosdiseaseAllproceedsprovideforcriticallyneededAlzheim-errsquossupportandeducationDonatejoinateamorstartateamat wwwalzorgwalk orbycalling 800-272-3900

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81 - Fit For Life Senior Aerobics 9-10amTuesThursEnergy-inspiringmusictostartyourdayoffrightlowimpacteasydancemovesforagoodcardiowork-outYoursquollhavelotsoffunwhileyouareburningcaloriesMuscleconditioningandstretchingarepartoftheprogramAppropriateforalllevelsInstructorTariNicholson8classes$35$30(member)or8-classpunchcard$40Noclasson8688

813 - So You Want to Write a Book 2pmApanelofblockbusterlocalauthorswilldiscusstheirwritingandpublishingexperiencesQampAsessionfollowsTheau-thorswillbeBarbaraBentley(A Dance with the Devil A True Story of Marriage to a Psychopath)JonCory (A Plague of Scoundrels)AlfredJGarrette(The Saint of Florenville A Love Story)andJudithMarshall (Husbands May Come amp Go but Friends are Forever)FreePHSCChateauHall

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830 - Just the Facts Regarding Skin Cancer 1pmThoroughskincancerpresen-tationincludesadviceonpreventionearlydetectionamptreatmentoptionsThiseducationaltalkwillhighlighttheABCDErsquosofskincancerbasalcellsquamouscellandmelanomaRefreshmentsampsunscreenprovidedPresenterShannyBaughmanMDSponsoredbyCASkinampMelanomaCenterDiabloValleyOn-cologyandHospiceoftheEastBayCalltoreserveyourspotFreeforallages

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82 - CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) 10am- 1230pm Donrsquot be ScaredhellipBe PreparedWeareofferingafree2-hourpersonalemergencypreparednessclasspresentedbytheCERTteamLearnhowtobereadywhenamajordisasterstrikesTopicscoveredwillincludewhatbasicneces-sarysuppliesandequipmentyoushouldhaveandwhatplansyoushouldmaketoensureyouarereadytomeetthischallengingtimeCalltoregister(925)370-8770EveryoneiswelcomeNoteTherewillbeafreedrawing(emergencypreparationkitvaluedat$100)forthosewhoattendthisim-portantandinformativeseminarDrawingwillbeheldaftertheseminaryoumustbepresenttowin

811 - Pancake Breakfast 8-1100amThisdeliciousbreakfastincludespan-cakesortoastsausageeggs(howyoulikethem)orangejuiceandcoffeeEveryoneiswelcomeCostis$350foradultsand$2forchildren10yearsandunderHandmadecraftsperfectforgiftswillbeonsaleduringthebreakfast

Coming soonhellipcall the center for more informationbullCatchYourself-MaintainYourIndependenceFridaysSeptember6ndash272013bullCoroDrsquoAmiciConcertSundaySeptember152013bullVagabondPlayerspresentldquoWagonWheelsrdquoFridaySeptember272013

Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu in October AretheGalaacutepagosIslandsandMachuPicchuonyourbucketlistJointheMartinezSeniorCenterforthetripofalifetimetoEcuadorGalapagosIslandsandPeruTripDatesOctober1-122013TourHighlights5Day4NightGalapagosIslandsCruiseaboardtheLegendExploretheSacredValleyoftheIncasstayovernightinMachuPicchuandtourCuzcoandthenearbyruinsLandandCruisePack-ageTourIncludesAllmealstransfersandexcursionsonboardcruiseroundtriptrainticketsonVistadomeTrainalltransfersandsightseeingasoutlinedintheitineraryairporttransferstoSanFranciscoAirportairfarefromSFOtoGuayaquilreturningfromLimatoSFOallinternalflightsCost$7794perpersondoubleoccupancyCallthecenterat(925)370-8770foradetaileditineraryTherearejustafewspacesleftifyouwouldliketogocalltoday

Help a Child to Read

Community service Day

Helpachildlearntoreadbyvolunteer-ingforthePleasantHillEducationInitiative(PHEI)ReadingReadiness programbegin-ningthisfall The ReadingReadiness programwilltargetstudentsingradesK-2ateachele-mentaryschoolinPleasantHill Volunteerswillbematchedwithyoungreadersandwillworkone-on-onewithstudentsunderateacherrsquosguidancetoimprovetheirread-ingskillsandgivethemtheconfidencetheyneedtothriveintheclassroomThereisnopreviousexperiencenecessarytovolunteer

justacommitmentofonehouraweektomakeadifference VolunteerswillneedtobefingerprintedandTBtested ThePHEIisalsointerestedinpartner-ingwithbusinessesandcivicandreligiousgroupsthatarewillingtocreateReadingReadinessteamstohelpoutintheclass-room ForadditionalinformationortohelpoutwiththisprogrampleasegotothePHEIrsquoswebpageandclickonldquoSignupasaVolunteerNowrdquo httpwwwcipleasant-hillcausphei

Volunteerandprojectregistrationisnowopenforthe9thannualCommunityServiceDayonSaturdaySeptember28thChurchesschoolsneighborhoodsbusinessesfindaprojectandregisteritonthecitywebsiteatwwwpleasant-hillnetCSD Senior Residents ndash Do you need help at home with yard workTheSeniorCenterandPHCivicActionCommissionareexploringthepossibilityofas-sistingseniorsattheirresidenceswhoareinneedofyardworkandotheroutdoorchoresIfyouareinterestedinreceivingassistancefromCommunityServiceDayvolunteersorhaveanyquestionsaboutthisprojectpleasecallDanaat798-8788oremailheratdkriderpleasanthillreccom FormoreinformationcontactMartinNelisatmneliscipleasant-hillcausorcall(925)671-5229

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Recreation and Park updatesMake a Difference BerecognizedinourcommunitywithyourgeneroussupportofournewSeniorCenterTeenCenterCommuni-tyCenterandPleasantOaksParkHelpusmeetourgoaltocompletethefinaltouchesforallfourofournewPleasantHillRecreationvenuesWestillneedfurniturefixturesandequipmentWall Dedication ($500+) Withyourgenerousdonationyourdesignatednamewillbeetchedonabeautifulclearslatewithinthecapitalcampaigndedicationwallslocatedin

thePleasantHillSeniorCenterTeenCenterandCommunityCenterCon-tactourofficetosecureyourspecialplaceRoom Dedication Opportuni-ties ($5000+) HonorandrecognizeyourfamilyalovedoneabusinessororganizationformanyyearstocomebynamingaroominoneormoreofournewPleasantHillRecreationcentersSpecialsignagewillcommemorateyourgenerouscontribu-tionandyourexceptionalcommitmenttoourcommunityContactouroffice

todiscussroom-namingopportunitiesavailableineachcenteradditional Donation Opportu-nities OpportunitiessuchasdesignateddonationspledgesandbequestsarealsowelcomecontributionsAnydonationover$500willberecognizedwithyournameonourdedicationwallslocatedinallthreebuildingsTogetyournamededicationetchedinrecognitionthisyearthedeadlineisOctober102013Formoreinformationonthebondproj-ectsanddonationopportunitiesvisitwwwpleasanthillreccomCome Play With us this Fall ThePleasantHillRecreationampParkDistrictrsquosFallSpotlightisheadedtomailboxesonAugust15Checkoutallnewclassesactivitiesandeventsgoing

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Teen council members from left to right Meredith Fore Allie Naccara Emily Adamson and Maddie Shultz

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FALCON FOUNDATION

College Parkrsquos Class of 1963 Reunion

Join Us At the Malt Shoppe

Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17 600 to 1000

Catered by Outback Steakhouse

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Join us for dinner catered by Outback Steakhouse at the Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17th from 6pm ndash 10pm

Music of the Doo Wop Bands of the 50rsquos and 60rsquosAfter party will be at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center from 10pm - 1am

Sunday Picnic at the Martinez Waterfront from 11am - 3pmFor more information please contact Jerry Pollard

3129 Sonoma Valley Drive Fairfield Ca 945349168135401 bull jerrypollardyahoocom

The class of 1983 is celebrating 30 years and we want to celebrate with the classes of 1982 amp 1984

Join us for a catered picnic at Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek Bring your family Sunday September 29th from 1100 am ndash 600 pm

For more information and to RSVP contact Corrin Grube Canale at ccanalecomcastnet or

Danielle Pratt Dearborn at thedearbornscomcastnet

30 YEARREUNION

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50 YEARREUNION

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The class of 1963 is celebrating 50 years Join us at the Malt Shoppe

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CPHS Annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction CeremonyPlease join us in honoring our Athletic Alumni on Saturday August 24th 2013at St Andrews Community Center bull 1601 Mary Dr Pleasant Hill CA 94523

No Host Bar at 500PM Dinner at 630

Catered By Outback Steakhouse Pleasant Hill CA Cost of Event $5000 per person Reservations needed - Must reserve by Aug10th Tickets at door only if seating is available for $7000 Send checks to HOF Falcon Foundation co Barbara Lannum 109 Woodview Ct Martinez CA 94553

TEAMS TO BE HONOREDGymnastics 1968 - 69 - 70

HONOREEMike Huff 1978

ATHLETES TO BE HONOREDDan Stoll 1991 Cross Country and Track

Alison Suto 1988 Tennis-Basketball-SoftballDustin Torrez 1994 Football-BaseballCasey Torrez 1994 Football-Baseball

Contact Jerry Pollard CPHS Hall of Fame Committee E-mail for more info jerrypollardyahoocom bull 916-813-5401

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ningthroughthesprinklersGoinguptoDinosaurHillbehindmystreetwasalwaysanadventureoffortbuildingandexploring MycousinsandIputplastichorseheadsonthehandlebarsofourbikesinhonorofRoyRogersampDaleEvansWenamedourbikesaftertheirhorsesTrig-gerandButtermilkMybackyardhadalargestoragebuildingwecalledThePon-derosabecausewelovedtheTVshowldquoBonanzardquoandanythingwithawesterntheme WhenIwassevenmybestfriendonthestreetandIwereinseparableSheisthesisterofactorTomHanksWeplayedwithourdogsBarbiedollsandboardgamesanddancedtoAmericanBandstandonTVShemovedawayayearlaterandwelosttouchbutwhenIfoundheronFacebooklastyearwesharedmanyfondmemoriesofourchildhoodsummersNowtherearetwootherlittlegirlsonthestreetwhoareBFFrsquosandplaytogetherallthetime InthiseraofiPhonessocialnet-workingandendlessactivitiesawayfromhomesomethinghasbeenlostButmylivingroomlooksouttowhereweplayedaschildrenandIstillseefathersteach-ingtheirkidstoridebikesBoysandgirlsstillwalktheirdogsandplaysoftballandhopscotchItwarmsmyhearttoknowthatsometime-honoredritualsofgrow-ingupcontinueItrsquoswonderfultorealizethatthekidsonmystreetarestillcon-nectingwitheachotheroutsideinthesunshineandunderthestarrysummernightskySuzie on her horse-head handlebar bike

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AGameofThronesthefirstbookinGeorgeRRMartinrsquosacclaimedfantasyseriesASongofIceandFireisanengrossingnovelfilledwithpoliticalconspiracymysteryandadventureThestorybe-ginswhenEddardStarkLordofWinterfellisappointedasHandtotheKingcausinghimtomovesouthtoKingrsquosLandingthecapitalcityofWesteroswherethingsareneverastheyseemandwherepeoplewilldoanythingtofurthertheirselfishinterestsInthisatmosphereofdouble-crossingandmanipulationEddardStarkrsquoshonorandgoodintentionsputhimatoddswithmuchofthecityrsquosinhabitantsMeanwhilethemalevolentOthersaremassingbeyondtheWallthatprotectsWesterosfromtheterrorsofthefarnorthandbeyondtheNar-rowSeaDaenerysTargaryendaugh-teroftheoverthrownKingAerysismarriedtotheleaderoftheDothrakiawarlikepeopleaspaymentforanarmyforherbrother ThisnovelisnotasimplevillageboyvsgreatevilfantasybookItisacomplexstorywhereyouareneversurewhotherealvillainisandwhereenemiescanturnintoalliesandviceversaAlongwithitsintricateplotandbelievablecharactersMartinrsquosprose

isoneofthebookrsquosbiggeststrengthsasitisveryeffec-tiveatconveyingtensionandmakingyoufeellikeyoursquoreinthemiddleoftheactionCourtdealingsandroyalpoliticsareasexcitingasadeadlybattle(ofwhichtherearenumer-ous)Inadditiontheworldof

AGameofThronescontainscharactersasvariedandrealasourownMartinshowcasesthesecharactersbywritingfromtheperspectiveofonecharacterforeachchapterThisgivesthereadergreaterinsightintothemindofeachmajorcharacterandrevealsthemotiva-tionsbehindeachcharacterrsquosactionsMartinrsquosgeniusliesinhisabilitytomakeussympathizewiththevilestcreatureandtoquestionthemotivesofthemosthonorableknight AGameofThronesreallyisaone-of-a-kindbookbecauseofthemulti-facetedcharactersgreatproseandun-predictabilityofthestorySomeofyoumayhaveseentheHBOseriesbasedonthebooksandtrustmealthoughtheshowisgreatthebooksarebetterandifyoulikeoneyoursquollprobablyliketheother(ForpeoplewhohavealreadyreadASongofIceandFirecheckoutTheWheelofTimeseriesforanothergreatepicfantasyseries) Suggestedforages15andup

to Read or Not to Read By Zane Dundon Senior De La Salle HS

Meet a teen Illusionist Itrsquosunusualtomeetateenagemagi-cianbuttohaveonelivinginyourowncommunityisallthemoremagicalCollegeParkfreshmanJackDuganwhogoesbythestagenameJackAlexanderhadoneofthebiggestshowsofhisca-reerlastmonthattheUn-ScriptedThea-treinSanFranciscoTheFocussatdownwithJackanddiscussedhispenchantforillusionCFWhatattractedyoutomagicJDMagichasalwaysinterestedmebe-causeitissomethingthatamazespeopleanditallowsmetobecreativeandbringasenseofwondertoalmostanybodyAllofasuddenIhadthisskillthatnoneofmyotherfriendshadBecauseofthisIwasabletostandoutanddothingsthatmostotherkidsdonrsquotgettodoCF WhoisldquoJackAlexanderrdquoJDThepersonaIhaveonstagebasi-callyanenlargedversionofmyselfWhilemanymagicianschoosetocreatecharactersonstageothersarejustabig-gerversionofthemselvesIttakesaverylongtimetofindoutwhoyouareasaperformerandIamstilltryingtofigurethatoutformyselfCF AreyoualdquomagicianrdquoorldquoillusionistrdquoJD AnillusionistIllusionistsarestillmagiciansbuttheyareknownforperformingwithbigpropsUsuallymostyoungmagiciansperformsleightofhandmagicorcloseupmagicbutIalwayshadapassionforperformingil-lusionsIstartedperformingillusionsatage11andhavenotlookedbackCFHowdidyoulandtheUn-ScriptedTheatergigJD Iwasontourwithashowcalled

PuppetsofImpulsethatranthroughAprilandoneofourstopswastheUn-ScriptedTheaterOneoftheownersClayRobesonwantedmetoheadlinethereandsoIdidIhaveperformedatmanytheatersallacrosstheBayAreaandIhopetoonedayhavemyownfullshowinLasVegasCFWheredoyouseeyourselfin10yearsJDDoingmagicfull-timeeithertouringorplayingatonevenueforanextendedperiodoftimeIwillkeepworkinguntilmagicbecomesmyfull-timeprofessionIwillspendhoursadayworkingonmyshowbecausewithrepetitioncomesagreatendproductIamlookingtoputamodernspinonthisclassicart JackrsquosmomKimsaidldquoWeareveryproudofhimheshowssuchconfidenceHersquosalwaysshowingusnewthingsHehassuchadrivetosucceedandIadmirethatrdquo ForinquiriesaboutshowsemailJackatjackalexandermagicgmailcomYoucanwatchhimonYouTubebysearchingldquoJackAlexanderTeenMagi-cianrdquo

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How Often should I Change my Oil

By the Haginrsquos Staff

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Howoftenshouldtheoilbechangedinyourvehiclersquosenginendash3000miles5000miles15000milesManufacturershaverecommendedserviceintervalsthatrangefrom3000to15000milesSomemanufacturersuseanoillifesystemthatdisplaysldquooilliferemainingrdquoWebelieveinfol-lowingthemanufacturerrecommen-dationsasaguidelinebutalsouseourownexperiencewhenrecommendingserviceintervalsWeareseeingahigh-ernumberofvehicleenginesrunninglowonoiloutofoilorwithoilsludgefromtheseextendedserviceintervals RunninganenginelowonoiloroutofoilmaynotresultinimmediatedamagebutitwillshortenthelifeoftheengineHowmuchitwillshortenthelifeishardtodeterminebecauseofthevariablesinvolvedDependingonwhereyouhaveyouroilchanged

theymayormaynotchecktheoillevelbeforeperformingtheoilchangeAtHaginrsquosautomotivewechecktheoillevelbeforeandafterperformingev-eryoilchangeIfyouroilislowbeforewestartyouroilchangewewillmakeanoteofitonyourrepairorderandrecommendmonitoringoilconsump-tionAlsowebelieveinperformingapreventativemaintenanceinspectionevery3monthsTheCarCareCouncilstillrecommendschangingtheoilandfilterevery3000milesformaximumenginelifeTheCarCareCouncilalsorecommendsperformingamulti-pointinspectionevery3monthsor3000miles FormoreinformationontheCarCareCouncilvehiclemaintenanceguidevisittheirwebsitehttpwwwnxtbookcomnxtbooksmercurycar-careguide

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openspacethroughoutContraCostaCountyWithpublicsupporttheLandTrusthaspermanentlyprotectedthou-sandsofacresAlongwithsavinglandweprovidemulti-usehikingtrailsforpublicrecreationonsuchpropertiesasFernandezRanchAcalanesRidgeSkyDutraampGustinRanchThesenaturalareasserveasahometoendangeredwildlifefacilitatehealthywatershedsandareusedbythecommunityasasourceofexerciseandescapefromthehustleandbustleofcityandsuburbanlife DespitethesuccessoftheMuirHeritageLandTrustthereisstillalongroadaheadWillyousupportusinpro-tectingourlocalwildlandsIfsojoinusatourupcomingannualgalaTheFreshAireAffairetoshowsupportforyourland Purchaseyourticketstodayorbe-comeasponsorbycalling(925)228-5640orgoingonlineatwwwmuirher-itagelandtrustorgfreshaireaffairehtm

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TheContraCostaHumaneSocietyoffersthesetipsforpreventingheatstrokedehydrationandshallowbreathinginpets1) KeepbowlsofwateraccessiblethroughoutthehouseandyardChoosebowlsthatarenotheatconducivesuchasplastic2)UNDERNOCIRCUMANSTANCESshouldyouleaveyouranimalinacarTemperaturesinsidetakelessthanfiveminutestoreachalethal150degreesormorewhetherornotthewindowsarecracked3)ProvideshelterConsideraninsulateddoghouseorshadystructure4)KeepanimalscalmExerciseinhottemperaturescanelevatetheriskofheatstrokeanddehydration5)ClosehouseblindsdrapesandwindowsFOR DOGSDogscannotcoolthemselvesbysweatingTheirsweatglandsareintheirnoseandonthepadsoftheirfeetandpantingisnotenough1)Setupachildrsquospoolorpurchaseabedthatcontainswateroragel-likematerialthatkeepsitcool2)CheckpavementbeforewalkingdogsIfitrsquostoohotitandcanburnthepadsoftheirfeetConsiderputtingkidrsquosnon-slipsocksontheirfeetandlimitwalkstoearlymorningorcoolereveninghours3)Protectshort-haireddogswithpetsunscreenwhereitcanrsquotbelickedoffandmakesureitissafetoingest4)Dog-coolingproductscanbefoundontheInternetFOR CATSCatsgetwarmestontheirbelliespadsoftheirpawsarmpitsoutsidetheirearsandchins1) CreateacoolandquietretreatandlineitwithaterryclothorcottontowelAcoldpackinsideasockunderthebeddingdamptowelsorafrozenplasticmilkjugworkaswell2)BrushyourcatdailyMattedfurdoesnotallowairflowandcanraiseacatrsquostemperatureSymptomsofheatstrokeanddehydrationincludeagitationpantingheavilyvomitingandstag-geringIfyounoticethesesymptomsorsuspecttroublecontactyourvetrsquosofficeimmediatelyFormoreinformationaboutContraCostaHumaneSocietyvisitwwwcchumaneorgFacebookorcallusat925-279-2247

Keeping Pets Cool

You scream I scream

Lakes amp Beaches

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Coldstone Creamery60CrescentDrPleasantHillserveseverythingfromuniqueicecreamcreationstosmoothiescakesandshakesEnjoyfrozenyogurtHotforCookieandevenSinlessSmoothies

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Congratulationsonyourbeautifulbaby YourbodyhasbeentransformedfromtheinsideoutandyoursquorenotquitesureofyournextstepFirstjustrestNextstartgentlebreathingexercisestore-strengthenyourdeepcoremusclesThismaypos-itivelyimpactDiastasisRectiactivatesyourpelvicfloorandhelpwithstressContrastbathsforthefeetandlowerlegs(alternatingbucketsofwarmandcoolwater)willaddressswelling Sincemanydoctorsdonrsquotwantyoudoinganyseriousexerciseforsixweeksitrsquosanidealtimetofocusonfootstrengthen-ing Thehormonerelaxinwhichmakesligamentsandtendonsmoreflexibletohelpdeliverababystaysinthesys-temforseveralmonths Thepelvicfloorwhichcontributestobacksup-portandcontrollingincontinencehastoself-repairafterthetraumaofchild-birth Thismeansthathigh-intensitypavement-poundingpost-natalwork-outscanleadtolowerbackandjointinjuries Onceyoursquoremedicallyclearedtoexerciseworkslowlyandcare-fully Gentlyre-strengthenyourover-stretchedcoremuscles Slowlybuildfromtheldquoinsideoutrdquotoaddressthedramaticposturalchangesthatdevel-opedduringthelastfewmonthsof

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What is Your Cancer RiskBy Tiffany Svahn MD

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Community announcementsBark For LifeDogloversareinvitedtoldquotakeabiteoutofcancerrdquoatthethirdannualBarkforLifeofPleasantHillThiscancer-fightingfundraiserwillbeheld9am - noon Sat August 3atthePHCityHallgazeboparkDogsareimportantcaregiversformanycancerpatientsandthisisawaytohonorthemwhileraisingmoneyfortheAmericanCancerSocietyAttheBarkpeoplewalktheirdogsonaleasharoundasmalltrackwhilespecialeventsareheldfordogsandtheirmasterswithprizesforthewinningdogsandagoodiebagforeachTheBarkForLifeisanexten-sionofthePeasantHillRelayForLifewhichwasheldonJune1and2Theeventraised$55000anddonationswillbetakenthroughAugust31Tosup-porttheBarkregisteryourdogfor$25andthensolicitdonationsfromyourdog-lovingfamilyandfriendsFormoreinformationandtoregistergotowwwrelayforlifeorgbarkpleasanthillcaOrcall925-944-4898ore-mailtolmasseoyahoocom

Kitty CornerGivecatstheirindependence Thousandsofadultandseniorcatsinourcountyneedhomesyetareoftenforgottenthis

timeofyearduetokittenseasonAdoptanadultorseniorcatandgivethemfreedomandloveKittyCornerat609GregoryLane-aContraCostaHumaneSocietyfreeroamshelterndashholdsnormalhoursSatSunandMonfrom12-3pm(orbyappointmentduringtheweekorafter-hours)ForinformationoragalleryofCCHSrsquoanimalsvisitwwwcchumaneorgorcall925-279-2247

Pleasant Hill Garden Study ClubAugust 6th 630pmatournewlo-cationFaithLutheranSocialHall50WoodsworthLnPleasantHill OpentoallinterestedingardeningGuestsalwayswelcometoprograms

ANNUAL Barbecue at Mangini Farm hosted by Louie Mangini Saturday August 10 4-8pmonPleasantHillRdnearTaylorBlvdBenefittingRodgersRanchWheatBarnRestorationLivemu-sicFoodFunampFriendsEmailrodg-ersranchyahoocomorcallAlomaat825-0506or216-5899Tickets$50per-son$90couple$20child(10-15years)

Downtown Ghost WalksEvery 4th amp 5th Friday through Octo-berA1-12hourguidedwalkingtourthroughHistoricDowntownMartinez

todiscoverthehiddenpastlittleknownhauntingfactsandtalesofdays-gone-byFormoreinfoampticketswwwMainStreet-Martinezorgorcall(925)228-3577

Antiques Collectibles and Vintage ShowSaturday August 3 8am-4pmTheMartinezPeddlersFaireoneofthelargestantiquescollectiblesvintageandartsampcraftshowsintheareaOver150vendorsplus12storesonMainStandFerryStJohnHumphrieswillbeon-handtoappraiseyourcarry-initemfora$5donationtotheMartinezHistoricalSociety

Fridays on the MainEvery Friday thissummerMainStreetisalivewithcolorfulhotrodsclassiccarscustomtrucksmotorcyclesartsampcraftvendorsandlivemusicEnjoymusicfromlocalbandsandDJrsquosthroughoutthesummerEveryFridaythroughAugust306pm-8pmMainStMartinez

Road to Healthy Skin TourWednesday August 28 10am ndash 4pmPalosVerdesMallRiteAidParkinglotWalnutCreekAfreefullbodyskincan-cerscreeningbylicenseddermatologistsSponsorsSkinCancerFoundationand

CaliforniaSkinandMelanomaCenterFormoreinformationcall925-677-7287 Just the FactsRegarding Skin CancerFriday August 30233GregoryLanePleasantHillDermatologistDrShannyBaughmanfromAlamoOaksDerma-tologywilldiscusspreventionearlyde-tectionandtreatmentoptionsRefresh-mentsandskinscreenprovidedToregistercall925-677-7287

Walnut Creek Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos - FREEandopentothepublicThecommunity isinvitedtoattendtheAlzheimerrsquosAssociationWalktoEndAlzheimerrsquosonSaturdayOctober5at830amHeatherFarms301N SanCar-losDrive WalnutCreek WalktoEndAlzheimerrsquosisthelargestmovementtoendAlzheimerrsquosdiseaseAllproceedsprovideforcriticallyneededAlzheim-errsquossupportandeducationDonatejoinateamorstartateamat wwwalzorgwalk orbycalling 800-272-3900

2013 HOME TOUR TheMartinezHomeTourtakesplaceonSaturdayOctober12thReservethedateInformationcomingsoontowwwmar-tinezhometourcom

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Take a Bite out of CancerBark for Life of Pleasant Hill

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Cold Stone CreameryColleen Callahan Insurance Services

College Park BoostersConnolly amp Taylor

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Diablo Valley OncologyDowntown Pleasant Hill

Dr Bob Schaefer Chiropractic amp Weight LossFlaskerud - REMAX Today

Grocery OutletHaginrsquos Automotive

Hammerrsquos Heating and ACHillcrest Congregational Church

Hillcrest Veterinary HospitalHire My HusbandHitchcock Realty

Home Detailers HousekeepingJennifer L Martin DDS

Kobe JapanLaw Office of Daniel L DuRee

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Linda J Weihofen Reverse MortageMain Street Martinez

Matthew C Rinn State Farm InsuranceMartinez Furniture Co

Maureen Ingalls - REMAX AccordMeineke Car Care Center

Mosquito SquadMoulding Company

New You Dance CenterNor-Cal T-Shirts

Pacific Coast Farmersrsquo Market

Paddock BowlPleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce

Pleasant Hill Chamber Green Business CommitteePleasant Hill Rec amp Park

RehabCareRound Table Pizza

Samuels ConstructionSenior Helpers

Shell Western States Credit UnionSuzanne Looker Pacific Union International

UPS Store ndash Virginia HillsUPS Store- Arnold Drive

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Pleasant Hill senior activities

Martinez senior activities818 green st (925) 370-8770

233 gregory Lane (925) 798-8788

81 - Fit For Life Senior Aerobics 9-10amTuesThursEnergy-inspiringmusictostartyourdayoffrightlowimpacteasydancemovesforagoodcardiowork-outYoursquollhavelotsoffunwhileyouareburningcaloriesMuscleconditioningandstretchingarepartoftheprogramAppropriateforalllevelsInstructorTariNicholson8classes$35$30(member)or8-classpunchcard$40Noclasson8688

813 - So You Want to Write a Book 2pmApanelofblockbusterlocalauthorswilldiscusstheirwritingandpublishingexperiencesQampAsessionfollowsTheau-thorswillbeBarbaraBentley(A Dance with the Devil A True Story of Marriage to a Psychopath)JonCory (A Plague of Scoundrels)AlfredJGarrette(The Saint of Florenville A Love Story)andJudithMarshall (Husbands May Come amp Go but Friends are Forever)FreePHSCChateauHall

815 - Basic Computer amp You 130-3pm ThursdaysThisisahands-onexperi-encewhereyouwilllearnthebasiccomputerfunctionssuchashowtoturnonthecomputerlogonnavigatewithamouseandfindsoftwareapplicationsInstructorWalterSanchezPHSeniorCenterComputerLab3classes$45$40(member)

830 - Just the Facts Regarding Skin Cancer 1pmThoroughskincancerpresen-tationincludesadviceonpreventionearlydetectionamptreatmentoptionsThiseducationaltalkwillhighlighttheABCDErsquosofskincancerbasalcellsquamouscellandmelanomaRefreshmentsampsunscreenprovidedPresenterShannyBaughmanMDSponsoredbyCASkinampMelanomaCenterDiabloValleyOn-cologyandHospiceoftheEastBayCalltoreserveyourspotFreeforallages

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82 - CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) 10am- 1230pm Donrsquot be ScaredhellipBe PreparedWeareofferingafree2-hourpersonalemergencypreparednessclasspresentedbytheCERTteamLearnhowtobereadywhenamajordisasterstrikesTopicscoveredwillincludewhatbasicneces-sarysuppliesandequipmentyoushouldhaveandwhatplansyoushouldmaketoensureyouarereadytomeetthischallengingtimeCalltoregister(925)370-8770EveryoneiswelcomeNoteTherewillbeafreedrawing(emergencypreparationkitvaluedat$100)forthosewhoattendthisim-portantandinformativeseminarDrawingwillbeheldaftertheseminaryoumustbepresenttowin

811 - Pancake Breakfast 8-1100amThisdeliciousbreakfastincludespan-cakesortoastsausageeggs(howyoulikethem)orangejuiceandcoffeeEveryoneiswelcomeCostis$350foradultsand$2forchildren10yearsandunderHandmadecraftsperfectforgiftswillbeonsaleduringthebreakfast

Coming soonhellipcall the center for more informationbullCatchYourself-MaintainYourIndependenceFridaysSeptember6ndash272013bullCoroDrsquoAmiciConcertSundaySeptember152013bullVagabondPlayerspresentldquoWagonWheelsrdquoFridaySeptember272013

Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu in October AretheGalaacutepagosIslandsandMachuPicchuonyourbucketlistJointheMartinezSeniorCenterforthetripofalifetimetoEcuadorGalapagosIslandsandPeruTripDatesOctober1-122013TourHighlights5Day4NightGalapagosIslandsCruiseaboardtheLegendExploretheSacredValleyoftheIncasstayovernightinMachuPicchuandtourCuzcoandthenearbyruinsLandandCruisePack-ageTourIncludesAllmealstransfersandexcursionsonboardcruiseroundtriptrainticketsonVistadomeTrainalltransfersandsightseeingasoutlinedintheitineraryairporttransferstoSanFranciscoAirportairfarefromSFOtoGuayaquilreturningfromLimatoSFOallinternalflightsCost$7794perpersondoubleoccupancyCallthecenterat(925)370-8770foradetaileditineraryTherearejustafewspacesleftifyouwouldliketogocalltoday

Help a Child to Read

Community service Day

Helpachildlearntoreadbyvolunteer-ingforthePleasantHillEducationInitiative(PHEI)ReadingReadiness programbegin-ningthisfall The ReadingReadiness programwilltargetstudentsingradesK-2ateachele-mentaryschoolinPleasantHill Volunteerswillbematchedwithyoungreadersandwillworkone-on-onewithstudentsunderateacherrsquosguidancetoimprovetheirread-ingskillsandgivethemtheconfidencetheyneedtothriveintheclassroomThereisnopreviousexperiencenecessarytovolunteer

justacommitmentofonehouraweektomakeadifference VolunteerswillneedtobefingerprintedandTBtested ThePHEIisalsointerestedinpartner-ingwithbusinessesandcivicandreligiousgroupsthatarewillingtocreateReadingReadinessteamstohelpoutintheclass-room ForadditionalinformationortohelpoutwiththisprogrampleasegotothePHEIrsquoswebpageandclickonldquoSignupasaVolunteerNowrdquo httpwwwcipleasant-hillcausphei

Volunteerandprojectregistrationisnowopenforthe9thannualCommunityServiceDayonSaturdaySeptember28thChurchesschoolsneighborhoodsbusinessesfindaprojectandregisteritonthecitywebsiteatwwwpleasant-hillnetCSD Senior Residents ndash Do you need help at home with yard workTheSeniorCenterandPHCivicActionCommissionareexploringthepossibilityofas-sistingseniorsattheirresidenceswhoareinneedofyardworkandotheroutdoorchoresIfyouareinterestedinreceivingassistancefromCommunityServiceDayvolunteersorhaveanyquestionsaboutthisprojectpleasecallDanaat798-8788oremailheratdkriderpleasanthillreccom FormoreinformationcontactMartinNelisatmneliscipleasant-hillcausorcall(925)671-5229

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 29

Recreation and Park updatesMake a Difference BerecognizedinourcommunitywithyourgeneroussupportofournewSeniorCenterTeenCenterCommuni-tyCenterandPleasantOaksParkHelpusmeetourgoaltocompletethefinaltouchesforallfourofournewPleasantHillRecreationvenuesWestillneedfurniturefixturesandequipmentWall Dedication ($500+) Withyourgenerousdonationyourdesignatednamewillbeetchedonabeautifulclearslatewithinthecapitalcampaigndedicationwallslocatedin

thePleasantHillSeniorCenterTeenCenterandCommunityCenterCon-tactourofficetosecureyourspecialplaceRoom Dedication Opportuni-ties ($5000+) HonorandrecognizeyourfamilyalovedoneabusinessororganizationformanyyearstocomebynamingaroominoneormoreofournewPleasantHillRecreationcentersSpecialsignagewillcommemorateyourgenerouscontribu-tionandyourexceptionalcommitmenttoourcommunityContactouroffice

todiscussroom-namingopportunitiesavailableineachcenteradditional Donation Opportu-nities OpportunitiessuchasdesignateddonationspledgesandbequestsarealsowelcomecontributionsAnydonationover$500willberecognizedwithyournameonourdedicationwallslocatedinallthreebuildingsTogetyournamededicationetchedinrecognitionthisyearthedeadlineisOctober102013Formoreinformationonthebondproj-ectsanddonationopportunitiesvisitwwwpleasanthillreccomCome Play With us this Fall ThePleasantHillRecreationampParkDistrictrsquosFallSpotlightisheadedtomailboxesonAugust15Checkoutallnewclassesactivitiesandeventsgoing

onthisfallinPleasantHillFromtod-dlerstoteenstoseniorstheSpotlightisyourguidetofunthisfallRegisterearlyforclassesandactivitiesearlytosecureyourspotFormoreinformationoneverythingPHRPDhastooffervisitwwwpleasanthillreccomteen Center Open HouseAugust 21 from 230pm to 5pm InterestedintheTeenCenterbutnotsurewhatithastoofferComecheckitoutMeetthestaffcheckoutthegamesandactivitiesseeclassdem-onstrationsandenterourprizedrawingSign-upsforclassesandactivitieswillalsobeavailableThenewTeenCenterislocatedinthePleasantHillParkat147GregoryLaneFormoreinforma-tiononthiseventcall(925)691-5645orvisitwwwphteenscenecom

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Teen council members from left to right Meredith Fore Allie Naccara Emily Adamson and Maddie Shultz

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FALCON FOUNDATION

College Parkrsquos Class of 1963 Reunion

Join Us At the Malt Shoppe

Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17 600 to 1000

Catered by Outback Steakhouse

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Join us for dinner catered by Outback Steakhouse at the Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17th from 6pm ndash 10pm

Music of the Doo Wop Bands of the 50rsquos and 60rsquosAfter party will be at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center from 10pm - 1am

Sunday Picnic at the Martinez Waterfront from 11am - 3pmFor more information please contact Jerry Pollard

3129 Sonoma Valley Drive Fairfield Ca 945349168135401 bull jerrypollardyahoocom

The class of 1983 is celebrating 30 years and we want to celebrate with the classes of 1982 amp 1984

Join us for a catered picnic at Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek Bring your family Sunday September 29th from 1100 am ndash 600 pm

For more information and to RSVP contact Corrin Grube Canale at ccanalecomcastnet or

Danielle Pratt Dearborn at thedearbornscomcastnet

30 YEARREUNION

Class of 83rsquo

50 YEARREUNION

Class of 63rsquo

The class of 1963 is celebrating 50 years Join us at the Malt Shoppe

HALL OFFAME

BANQUET

7th Annual

CPHS Annual Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction CeremonyPlease join us in honoring our Athletic Alumni on Saturday August 24th 2013at St Andrews Community Center bull 1601 Mary Dr Pleasant Hill CA 94523

No Host Bar at 500PM Dinner at 630

Catered By Outback Steakhouse Pleasant Hill CA Cost of Event $5000 per person Reservations needed - Must reserve by Aug10th Tickets at door only if seating is available for $7000 Send checks to HOF Falcon Foundation co Barbara Lannum 109 Woodview Ct Martinez CA 94553

TEAMS TO BE HONOREDGymnastics 1968 - 69 - 70

HONOREEMike Huff 1978

ATHLETES TO BE HONOREDDan Stoll 1991 Cross Country and Track

Alison Suto 1988 Tennis-Basketball-SoftballDustin Torrez 1994 Football-BaseballCasey Torrez 1994 Football-Baseball

Contact Jerry Pollard CPHS Hall of Fame Committee E-mail for more info jerrypollardyahoocom bull 916-813-5401

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TheContraCostaHumaneSocietyoffersthesetipsforpreventingheatstrokedehydrationandshallowbreathinginpets1) KeepbowlsofwateraccessiblethroughoutthehouseandyardChoosebowlsthatarenotheatconducivesuchasplastic2)UNDERNOCIRCUMANSTANCESshouldyouleaveyouranimalinacarTemperaturesinsidetakelessthanfiveminutestoreachalethal150degreesormorewhetherornotthewindowsarecracked3)ProvideshelterConsideraninsulateddoghouseorshadystructure4)KeepanimalscalmExerciseinhottemperaturescanelevatetheriskofheatstrokeanddehydration5)ClosehouseblindsdrapesandwindowsFOR DOGSDogscannotcoolthemselvesbysweatingTheirsweatglandsareintheirnoseandonthepadsoftheirfeetandpantingisnotenough1)Setupachildrsquospoolorpurchaseabedthatcontainswateroragel-likematerialthatkeepsitcool2)CheckpavementbeforewalkingdogsIfitrsquostoohotitandcanburnthepadsoftheirfeetConsiderputtingkidrsquosnon-slipsocksontheirfeetandlimitwalkstoearlymorningorcoolereveninghours3)Protectshort-haireddogswithpetsunscreenwhereitcanrsquotbelickedoffandmakesureitissafetoingest4)Dog-coolingproductscanbefoundontheInternetFOR CATSCatsgetwarmestontheirbelliespadsoftheirpawsarmpitsoutsidetheirearsandchins1) CreateacoolandquietretreatandlineitwithaterryclothorcottontowelAcoldpackinsideasockunderthebeddingdamptowelsorafrozenplasticmilkjugworkaswell2)BrushyourcatdailyMattedfurdoesnotallowairflowandcanraiseacatrsquostemperatureSymptomsofheatstrokeanddehydrationincludeagitationpantingheavilyvomitingandstag-geringIfyounoticethesesymptomsorsuspecttroublecontactyourvetrsquosofficeimmediatelyFormoreinformationaboutContraCostaHumaneSocietyvisitwwwcchumaneorgFacebookorcallusat925-279-2247

Keeping Pets Cool

You scream I scream

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Health Care Reform -Is it Delayed

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ActressAngelinaJoliestunnedtheworldwith herdecisiontohaveapreven-tivedoublemastectomyaftertestingpositivefortheBRCA1genemutationForJolieandmanyothersget-tinggenetictestingandtak-ingactionmayoffercontrolandcomfort Howdoyouknowifgenetictest-ingisrightforyou Asamedicalon-cologistspecializinginthetreatmentofbreastcancerItalkaboutBRCAtestingfamilyhistorycancerriskandpreventiveoptionsforbreastandovar-iancancerwithmypatients Itrsquosasim-pleenoughbloodtesttoperformandIstronglyrecommenditbedoneinconjunctionwithgeneticcounseling WereferourpatientstoanexpertinthefieldMargoThelanderMSCGCattheCancerInstituteatJohnMuirHealthShehasamastersingeneticcounselingisboard-certifiedthroughtheAmericanBoardofGe-neticCounselingandislicensedbythestateofCalifornialdquoItisimportantthatpatientsunderstandthepur-poseandgoalsofgeneticcounselingTogetherweexplorethebenefitsofgenetictestingfeelingsaboutposi-tiveandnegativetestresultsandhowtousetheinformationpro-activelyforthemselvesandtheirlovedonesrdquoMargoexplainsldquoEveryonewhomeetswithageneticcounselorendsupwithaclearersenseoftheirrisksandthings

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assessingwhereinlifeyouareifyoulearnyouhaveageneticriskforbreastandovariancancer NextIrecom-mendhavingathoroughdiscussionofall medicaloptionstobeconsid-eredIfyoudecidegenetictestingissomethingyouwanttodoitisbesttocontactyourprimarycareprovidergynecologistormedicaloncologistwhocanmakethereferraltoageneticcounselor TiffanySvahnMDisaMedicalOncologistandHematologistwithDiabloValleyOncologyandcanbereachedat925-677-5041 DiabloValleyOncologyislocatedattheCaliforniaCancerandResearchInstituteinPleasantHillThecancercenteristhelargestfreestandingnon-hospitalbasedfacilityinCon-traCostaCountyThecenterbringstogethermedicaloncologyhematol-ogyradiationchemotherapydiag-nosticimagingclinicaltrialsandsupportivecareservicesndashallinoneconvenientlocationSatelliteofficesinRossmoorSanRamonandBrent-wood

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Community announcementsBark For LifeDogloversareinvitedtoldquotakeabiteoutofcancerrdquoatthethirdannualBarkforLifeofPleasantHillThiscancer-fightingfundraiserwillbeheld9am - noon Sat August 3atthePHCityHallgazeboparkDogsareimportantcaregiversformanycancerpatientsandthisisawaytohonorthemwhileraisingmoneyfortheAmericanCancerSocietyAttheBarkpeoplewalktheirdogsonaleasharoundasmalltrackwhilespecialeventsareheldfordogsandtheirmasterswithprizesforthewinningdogsandagoodiebagforeachTheBarkForLifeisanexten-sionofthePeasantHillRelayForLifewhichwasheldonJune1and2Theeventraised$55000anddonationswillbetakenthroughAugust31Tosup-porttheBarkregisteryourdogfor$25andthensolicitdonationsfromyourdog-lovingfamilyandfriendsFormoreinformationandtoregistergotowwwrelayforlifeorgbarkpleasanthillcaOrcall925-944-4898ore-mailtolmasseoyahoocom

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Pleasant Hill Garden Study ClubAugust 6th 630pmatournewlo-cationFaithLutheranSocialHall50WoodsworthLnPleasantHill OpentoallinterestedingardeningGuestsalwayswelcometoprograms

ANNUAL Barbecue at Mangini Farm hosted by Louie Mangini Saturday August 10 4-8pmonPleasantHillRdnearTaylorBlvdBenefittingRodgersRanchWheatBarnRestorationLivemu-sicFoodFunampFriendsEmailrodg-ersranchyahoocomorcallAlomaat825-0506or216-5899Tickets$50per-son$90couple$20child(10-15years)

Downtown Ghost WalksEvery 4th amp 5th Friday through Octo-berA1-12hourguidedwalkingtourthroughHistoricDowntownMartinez

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Fridays on the MainEvery Friday thissummerMainStreetisalivewithcolorfulhotrodsclassiccarscustomtrucksmotorcyclesartsampcraftvendorsandlivemusicEnjoymusicfromlocalbandsandDJrsquosthroughoutthesummerEveryFridaythroughAugust306pm-8pmMainStMartinez

Road to Healthy Skin TourWednesday August 28 10am ndash 4pmPalosVerdesMallRiteAidParkinglotWalnutCreekAfreefullbodyskincan-cerscreeningbylicenseddermatologistsSponsorsSkinCancerFoundationand

CaliforniaSkinandMelanomaCenterFormoreinformationcall925-677-7287 Just the FactsRegarding Skin CancerFriday August 30233GregoryLanePleasantHillDermatologistDrShannyBaughmanfromAlamoOaksDerma-tologywilldiscusspreventionearlyde-tectionandtreatmentoptionsRefresh-mentsandskinscreenprovidedToregistercall925-677-7287

Walnut Creek Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos - FREEandopentothepublicThecommunity isinvitedtoattendtheAlzheimerrsquosAssociationWalktoEndAlzheimerrsquosonSaturdayOctober5at830amHeatherFarms301N SanCar-losDrive WalnutCreek WalktoEndAlzheimerrsquosisthelargestmovementtoendAlzheimerrsquosdiseaseAllproceedsprovideforcriticallyneededAlzheim-errsquossupportandeducationDonatejoinateamorstartateamat wwwalzorgwalk orbycalling 800-272-3900

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Recreation and Park updatesMake a Difference BerecognizedinourcommunitywithyourgeneroussupportofournewSeniorCenterTeenCenterCommuni-tyCenterandPleasantOaksParkHelpusmeetourgoaltocompletethefinaltouchesforallfourofournewPleasantHillRecreationvenuesWestillneedfurniturefixturesandequipmentWall Dedication ($500+) Withyourgenerousdonationyourdesignatednamewillbeetchedonabeautifulclearslatewithinthecapitalcampaigndedicationwallslocatedin

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FALCON FOUNDATION

College Parkrsquos Class of 1963 Reunion

Join Us At the Malt Shoppe

Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17 600 to 1000

Catered by Outback Steakhouse

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

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Join us for dinner catered by Outback Steakhouse at the Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17th from 6pm ndash 10pm

Music of the Doo Wop Bands of the 50rsquos and 60rsquosAfter party will be at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center from 10pm - 1am

Sunday Picnic at the Martinez Waterfront from 11am - 3pmFor more information please contact Jerry Pollard

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The class of 1983 is celebrating 30 years and we want to celebrate with the classes of 1982 amp 1984

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TEAMS TO BE HONOREDGymnastics 1968 - 69 - 70

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AGameofThronesthefirstbookinGeorgeRRMartinrsquosacclaimedfantasyseriesASongofIceandFireisanengrossingnovelfilledwithpoliticalconspiracymysteryandadventureThestorybe-ginswhenEddardStarkLordofWinterfellisappointedasHandtotheKingcausinghimtomovesouthtoKingrsquosLandingthecapitalcityofWesteroswherethingsareneverastheyseemandwherepeoplewilldoanythingtofurthertheirselfishinterestsInthisatmosphereofdouble-crossingandmanipulationEddardStarkrsquoshonorandgoodintentionsputhimatoddswithmuchofthecityrsquosinhabitantsMeanwhilethemalevolentOthersaremassingbeyondtheWallthatprotectsWesterosfromtheterrorsofthefarnorthandbeyondtheNar-rowSeaDaenerysTargaryendaugh-teroftheoverthrownKingAerysismarriedtotheleaderoftheDothrakiawarlikepeopleaspaymentforanarmyforherbrother ThisnovelisnotasimplevillageboyvsgreatevilfantasybookItisacomplexstorywhereyouareneversurewhotherealvillainisandwhereenemiescanturnintoalliesandviceversaAlongwithitsintricateplotandbelievablecharactersMartinrsquosprose

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AGameofThronescontainscharactersasvariedandrealasourownMartinshowcasesthesecharactersbywritingfromtheperspectiveofonecharacterforeachchapterThisgivesthereadergreaterinsightintothemindofeachmajorcharacterandrevealsthemotiva-tionsbehindeachcharacterrsquosactionsMartinrsquosgeniusliesinhisabilitytomakeussympathizewiththevilestcreatureandtoquestionthemotivesofthemosthonorableknight AGameofThronesreallyisaone-of-a-kindbookbecauseofthemulti-facetedcharactersgreatproseandun-predictabilityofthestorySomeofyoumayhaveseentheHBOseriesbasedonthebooksandtrustmealthoughtheshowisgreatthebooksarebetterandifyoulikeoneyoursquollprobablyliketheother(ForpeoplewhohavealreadyreadASongofIceandFirecheckoutTheWheelofTimeseriesforanothergreatepicfantasyseries) Suggestedforages15andup

to Read or Not to Read By Zane Dundon Senior De La Salle HS

Meet a teen Illusionist Itrsquosunusualtomeetateenagemagi-cianbuttohaveonelivinginyourowncommunityisallthemoremagicalCollegeParkfreshmanJackDuganwhogoesbythestagenameJackAlexanderhadoneofthebiggestshowsofhisca-reerlastmonthattheUn-ScriptedThea-treinSanFranciscoTheFocussatdownwithJackanddiscussedhispenchantforillusionCFWhatattractedyoutomagicJDMagichasalwaysinterestedmebe-causeitissomethingthatamazespeopleanditallowsmetobecreativeandbringasenseofwondertoalmostanybodyAllofasuddenIhadthisskillthatnoneofmyotherfriendshadBecauseofthisIwasabletostandoutanddothingsthatmostotherkidsdonrsquotgettodoCF WhoisldquoJackAlexanderrdquoJDThepersonaIhaveonstagebasi-callyanenlargedversionofmyselfWhilemanymagicianschoosetocreatecharactersonstageothersarejustabig-gerversionofthemselvesIttakesaverylongtimetofindoutwhoyouareasaperformerandIamstilltryingtofigurethatoutformyselfCF AreyoualdquomagicianrdquoorldquoillusionistrdquoJD AnillusionistIllusionistsarestillmagiciansbuttheyareknownforperformingwithbigpropsUsuallymostyoungmagiciansperformsleightofhandmagicorcloseupmagicbutIalwayshadapassionforperformingil-lusionsIstartedperformingillusionsatage11andhavenotlookedbackCFHowdidyoulandtheUn-ScriptedTheatergigJD Iwasontourwithashowcalled

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TheContraCostaHumaneSocietyoffersthesetipsforpreventingheatstrokedehydrationandshallowbreathinginpets1) KeepbowlsofwateraccessiblethroughoutthehouseandyardChoosebowlsthatarenotheatconducivesuchasplastic2)UNDERNOCIRCUMANSTANCESshouldyouleaveyouranimalinacarTemperaturesinsidetakelessthanfiveminutestoreachalethal150degreesormorewhetherornotthewindowsarecracked3)ProvideshelterConsideraninsulateddoghouseorshadystructure4)KeepanimalscalmExerciseinhottemperaturescanelevatetheriskofheatstrokeanddehydration5)ClosehouseblindsdrapesandwindowsFOR DOGSDogscannotcoolthemselvesbysweatingTheirsweatglandsareintheirnoseandonthepadsoftheirfeetandpantingisnotenough1)Setupachildrsquospoolorpurchaseabedthatcontainswateroragel-likematerialthatkeepsitcool2)CheckpavementbeforewalkingdogsIfitrsquostoohotitandcanburnthepadsoftheirfeetConsiderputtingkidrsquosnon-slipsocksontheirfeetandlimitwalkstoearlymorningorcoolereveninghours3)Protectshort-haireddogswithpetsunscreenwhereitcanrsquotbelickedoffandmakesureitissafetoingest4)Dog-coolingproductscanbefoundontheInternetFOR CATSCatsgetwarmestontheirbelliespadsoftheirpawsarmpitsoutsidetheirearsandchins1) CreateacoolandquietretreatandlineitwithaterryclothorcottontowelAcoldpackinsideasockunderthebeddingdamptowelsorafrozenplasticmilkjugworkaswell2)BrushyourcatdailyMattedfurdoesnotallowairflowandcanraiseacatrsquostemperatureSymptomsofheatstrokeanddehydrationincludeagitationpantingheavilyvomitingandstag-geringIfyounoticethesesymptomsorsuspecttroublecontactyourvetrsquosofficeimmediatelyFormoreinformationaboutContraCostaHumaneSocietyvisitwwwcchumaneorgFacebookorcallusat925-279-2247

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Community announcementsBark For LifeDogloversareinvitedtoldquotakeabiteoutofcancerrdquoatthethirdannualBarkforLifeofPleasantHillThiscancer-fightingfundraiserwillbeheld9am - noon Sat August 3atthePHCityHallgazeboparkDogsareimportantcaregiversformanycancerpatientsandthisisawaytohonorthemwhileraisingmoneyfortheAmericanCancerSocietyAttheBarkpeoplewalktheirdogsonaleasharoundasmalltrackwhilespecialeventsareheldfordogsandtheirmasterswithprizesforthewinningdogsandagoodiebagforeachTheBarkForLifeisanexten-sionofthePeasantHillRelayForLifewhichwasheldonJune1and2Theeventraised$55000anddonationswillbetakenthroughAugust31Tosup-porttheBarkregisteryourdogfor$25andthensolicitdonationsfromyourdog-lovingfamilyandfriendsFormoreinformationandtoregistergotowwwrelayforlifeorgbarkpleasanthillcaOrcall925-944-4898ore-mailtolmasseoyahoocom

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Pleasant Hill Garden Study ClubAugust 6th 630pmatournewlo-cationFaithLutheranSocialHall50WoodsworthLnPleasantHill OpentoallinterestedingardeningGuestsalwayswelcometoprograms

ANNUAL Barbecue at Mangini Farm hosted by Louie Mangini Saturday August 10 4-8pmonPleasantHillRdnearTaylorBlvdBenefittingRodgersRanchWheatBarnRestorationLivemu-sicFoodFunampFriendsEmailrodg-ersranchyahoocomorcallAlomaat825-0506or216-5899Tickets$50per-son$90couple$20child(10-15years)

Downtown Ghost WalksEvery 4th amp 5th Friday through Octo-berA1-12hourguidedwalkingtourthroughHistoricDowntownMartinez

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Antiques Collectibles and Vintage ShowSaturday August 3 8am-4pmTheMartinezPeddlersFaireoneofthelargestantiquescollectiblesvintageandartsampcraftshowsintheareaOver150vendorsplus12storesonMainStandFerryStJohnHumphrieswillbeon-handtoappraiseyourcarry-initemfora$5donationtotheMartinezHistoricalSociety

Fridays on the MainEvery Friday thissummerMainStreetisalivewithcolorfulhotrodsclassiccarscustomtrucksmotorcyclesartsampcraftvendorsandlivemusicEnjoymusicfromlocalbandsandDJrsquosthroughoutthesummerEveryFridaythroughAugust306pm-8pmMainStMartinez

Road to Healthy Skin TourWednesday August 28 10am ndash 4pmPalosVerdesMallRiteAidParkinglotWalnutCreekAfreefullbodyskincan-cerscreeningbylicenseddermatologistsSponsorsSkinCancerFoundationand

CaliforniaSkinandMelanomaCenterFormoreinformationcall925-677-7287 Just the FactsRegarding Skin CancerFriday August 30233GregoryLanePleasantHillDermatologistDrShannyBaughmanfromAlamoOaksDerma-tologywilldiscusspreventionearlyde-tectionandtreatmentoptionsRefresh-mentsandskinscreenprovidedToregistercall925-677-7287

Walnut Creek Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos - FREEandopentothepublicThecommunity isinvitedtoattendtheAlzheimerrsquosAssociationWalktoEndAlzheimerrsquosonSaturdayOctober5at830amHeatherFarms301N SanCar-losDrive WalnutCreek WalktoEndAlzheimerrsquosisthelargestmovementtoendAlzheimerrsquosdiseaseAllproceedsprovideforcriticallyneededAlzheim-errsquossupportandeducationDonatejoinateamorstartateamat wwwalzorgwalk orbycalling 800-272-3900

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FALCON FOUNDATION

College Parkrsquos Class of 1963 Reunion

Join Us At the Malt Shoppe

Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17 600 to 1000

Catered by Outback Steakhouse

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Exciting upcoming events for College Park Alumni

Join us for dinner catered by Outback Steakhouse at the Pacheco Community Center Saturday August 17th from 6pm ndash 10pm

Music of the Doo Wop Bands of the 50rsquos and 60rsquosAfter party will be at the Pleasant Hill Senior Center from 10pm - 1am

Sunday Picnic at the Martinez Waterfront from 11am - 3pmFor more information please contact Jerry Pollard

3129 Sonoma Valley Drive Fairfield Ca 945349168135401 bull jerrypollardyahoocom

The class of 1983 is celebrating 30 years and we want to celebrate with the classes of 1982 amp 1984

Join us for a catered picnic at Heather Farm Park in Walnut Creek Bring your family Sunday September 29th from 1100 am ndash 600 pm

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Catered By Outback Steakhouse Pleasant Hill CA Cost of Event $5000 per person Reservations needed - Must reserve by Aug10th Tickets at door only if seating is available for $7000 Send checks to HOF Falcon Foundation co Barbara Lannum 109 Woodview Ct Martinez CA 94553

TEAMS TO BE HONOREDGymnastics 1968 - 69 - 70

HONOREEMike Huff 1978

ATHLETES TO BE HONOREDDan Stoll 1991 Cross Country and Track

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AGameofThronesthefirstbookinGeorgeRRMartinrsquosacclaimedfantasyseriesASongofIceandFireisanengrossingnovelfilledwithpoliticalconspiracymysteryandadventureThestorybe-ginswhenEddardStarkLordofWinterfellisappointedasHandtotheKingcausinghimtomovesouthtoKingrsquosLandingthecapitalcityofWesteroswherethingsareneverastheyseemandwherepeoplewilldoanythingtofurthertheirselfishinterestsInthisatmosphereofdouble-crossingandmanipulationEddardStarkrsquoshonorandgoodintentionsputhimatoddswithmuchofthecityrsquosinhabitantsMeanwhilethemalevolentOthersaremassingbeyondtheWallthatprotectsWesterosfromtheterrorsofthefarnorthandbeyondtheNar-rowSeaDaenerysTargaryendaugh-teroftheoverthrownKingAerysismarriedtotheleaderoftheDothrakiawarlikepeopleaspaymentforanarmyforherbrother ThisnovelisnotasimplevillageboyvsgreatevilfantasybookItisacomplexstorywhereyouareneversurewhotherealvillainisandwhereenemiescanturnintoalliesandviceversaAlongwithitsintricateplotandbelievablecharactersMartinrsquosprose

isoneofthebookrsquosbiggeststrengthsasitisveryeffec-tiveatconveyingtensionandmakingyoufeellikeyoursquoreinthemiddleoftheactionCourtdealingsandroyalpoliticsareasexcitingasadeadlybattle(ofwhichtherearenumer-ous)Inadditiontheworldof

AGameofThronescontainscharactersasvariedandrealasourownMartinshowcasesthesecharactersbywritingfromtheperspectiveofonecharacterforeachchapterThisgivesthereadergreaterinsightintothemindofeachmajorcharacterandrevealsthemotiva-tionsbehindeachcharacterrsquosactionsMartinrsquosgeniusliesinhisabilitytomakeussympathizewiththevilestcreatureandtoquestionthemotivesofthemosthonorableknight AGameofThronesreallyisaone-of-a-kindbookbecauseofthemulti-facetedcharactersgreatproseandun-predictabilityofthestorySomeofyoumayhaveseentheHBOseriesbasedonthebooksandtrustmealthoughtheshowisgreatthebooksarebetterandifyoulikeoneyoursquollprobablyliketheother(ForpeoplewhohavealreadyreadASongofIceandFirecheckoutTheWheelofTimeseriesforanothergreatepicfantasyseries) Suggestedforages15andup

to Read or Not to Read By Zane Dundon Senior De La Salle HS

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How Often should I Change my Oil

By the Haginrsquos Staff

Muir Heritage gala

Includes 5 quarts of standard chevron oil Replace oil filter and oil filter gasket Top off under hood fluids Check tire pressure and reset maintenance light Complimentary Visual Vehicle Inspection

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theymayormaynotchecktheoillevelbeforeperformingtheoilchangeAtHaginrsquosautomotivewechecktheoillevelbeforeandafterperformingev-eryoilchangeIfyouroilislowbeforewestartyouroilchangewewillmakeanoteofitonyourrepairorderandrecommendmonitoringoilconsump-tionAlsowebelieveinperformingapreventativemaintenanceinspectionevery3monthsTheCarCareCouncilstillrecommendschangingtheoilandfilterevery3000milesformaximumenginelifeTheCarCareCouncilalsorecommendsperformingamulti-pointinspectionevery3monthsor3000miles FormoreinformationontheCarCareCouncilvehiclemaintenanceguidevisittheirwebsitehttpwwwnxtbookcomnxtbooksmercurycar-careguide

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openspacethroughoutContraCostaCountyWithpublicsupporttheLandTrusthaspermanentlyprotectedthou-sandsofacresAlongwithsavinglandweprovidemulti-usehikingtrailsforpublicrecreationonsuchpropertiesasFernandezRanchAcalanesRidgeSkyDutraampGustinRanchThesenaturalareasserveasahometoendangeredwildlifefacilitatehealthywatershedsandareusedbythecommunityasasourceofexerciseandescapefromthehustleandbustleofcityandsuburbanlife DespitethesuccessoftheMuirHeritageLandTrustthereisstillalongroadaheadWillyousupportusinpro-tectingourlocalwildlandsIfsojoinusatourupcomingannualgalaTheFreshAireAffairetoshowsupportforyourland Purchaseyourticketstodayorbe-comeasponsorbycalling(925)228-5640orgoingonlineatwwwmuirher-itagelandtrustorgfreshaireaffairehtm

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TheContraCostaHumaneSocietyoffersthesetipsforpreventingheatstrokedehydrationandshallowbreathinginpets1) KeepbowlsofwateraccessiblethroughoutthehouseandyardChoosebowlsthatarenotheatconducivesuchasplastic2)UNDERNOCIRCUMANSTANCESshouldyouleaveyouranimalinacarTemperaturesinsidetakelessthanfiveminutestoreachalethal150degreesormorewhetherornotthewindowsarecracked3)ProvideshelterConsideraninsulateddoghouseorshadystructure4)KeepanimalscalmExerciseinhottemperaturescanelevatetheriskofheatstrokeanddehydration5)ClosehouseblindsdrapesandwindowsFOR DOGSDogscannotcoolthemselvesbysweatingTheirsweatglandsareintheirnoseandonthepadsoftheirfeetandpantingisnotenough1)Setupachildrsquospoolorpurchaseabedthatcontainswateroragel-likematerialthatkeepsitcool2)CheckpavementbeforewalkingdogsIfitrsquostoohotitandcanburnthepadsoftheirfeetConsiderputtingkidrsquosnon-slipsocksontheirfeetandlimitwalkstoearlymorningorcoolereveninghours3)Protectshort-haireddogswithpetsunscreenwhereitcanrsquotbelickedoffandmakesureitissafetoingest4)Dog-coolingproductscanbefoundontheInternetFOR CATSCatsgetwarmestontheirbelliespadsoftheirpawsarmpitsoutsidetheirearsandchins1) CreateacoolandquietretreatandlineitwithaterryclothorcottontowelAcoldpackinsideasockunderthebeddingdamptowelsorafrozenplasticmilkjugworkaswell2)BrushyourcatdailyMattedfurdoesnotallowairflowandcanraiseacatrsquostemperatureSymptomsofheatstrokeanddehydrationincludeagitationpantingheavilyvomitingandstag-geringIfyounoticethesesymptomsorsuspecttroublecontactyourvetrsquosofficeimmediatelyFormoreinformationaboutContraCostaHumaneSocietyvisitwwwcchumaneorgFacebookorcallusat925-279-2247

Keeping Pets Cool

You scream I scream

Lakes amp Beaches

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Coldstone Creamery60CrescentDrPleasantHillserveseverythingfromuniqueicecreamcreationstosmoothiescakesandshakesEnjoyfrozenyogurtHotforCookieandevenSinlessSmoothies

CREAM 2399TelegraphAveBerkeley(CREAMstandsforCookiesRuleEverythingAroundMe)ThespecialtyatthistinyshoplocatedneartheCalcampusis$2icecreamsandwichesmadewithfreshbakedcookiesVeganandglutenfreeitemsalsoavailableACREAMiscomingsoontoNorthMainStreetinWalnutCreek

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Gelateria Naia2106ShattuckAveBerkeleyYoursquolllovethevastarrayofscrumptioushand-madeall-naturalItaliangelatiandsorbettiThegelatiaremadeonlywithrBGH-freemilkandthesorbettiwithfreshripelocalseasonalfruit

Loardrsquos Ice Cream 3080ElCerritoPlazaElCerritoLoardrsquosicecreamparlorshavebeenaBayAreafavoritesincethefirstoneopenedin1950Theyrsquoreasmallchainbutfeelmorelikeamom-and-popstoreTheyserveover40flavorsofrichandcreamyicecreamaswellassorbetsherbetandalsquolitersquoversionoftheiricecream

HOt august DaYsbull staYINg COOL bull HOt august DaYs bull staYINg COOL bull HOt august DaYs

tildenrsquos Lake anzaLakeAnzaRoadoffCentralParkDriveBerkeleyisafavoritegetawayItssandybeachisopentothesunandshelteredfromthewindwithlifeguardspostedduringtheswimseasonThereisashallowwadingsectionneartheshoreadeep-waterplayareaandalapswimPicnicgroundsarelocatednearbyThereisabeachaccessfeetotheswimareathathaschangingroomsTheLakeAnzaBeachCafeacutesellsdrinkshotdogsicecreamandthetypicalbeachfare

Del Valle Regional Park 7000DelValleRoadLivermoreDelValleislikealakesideresortonly10milessouthofLivermoreThecenterpieceoftheparkisalake5mileslongwithallkindsofwater-orientedrecreationTheparkofferstwoswimmingbeacheswithlifeguardsondutyduringpostedperiodsThepublicmayrentmotorboatspatioboatspedalboatskayaksandcanoes

shadow Cliffs Regional Recreation area2500StanleyBoul-evardPleasantonAhavenforswimmingandfishingthisloca-tionisonlyamilefromdowntownPleasantonTheswimmingbeachhasabathhouseandrefreshmentstandsandlifeguardsareondutyduringthesummermonthsTroutandcatfishareplantedweeklyandanglerscanalsotryforbluegillandblackbassVisitorsmaylaunchtheirownboatssizelimitis17feetandonlyelectricmotorsareallowedBoatrentalsarealsoavail-able

Lake temescal Regional Recreation areanexttothejunc-tionofhighways24and13on6500Broadwayand6502BroadwayTerraceOaklandTemescalispopularforswimmingfishingsunbathinghikingbikingandpicnickingTheswimareaisopenspringthroughfallwithlifeguardsondutyduringpostedperiodsDogsarenotallowedinthelakeoronthebeachTherearevendingmachineswithdrinksandsnackslocatedatthebeachhouse

Crown Memorial state Beach EighthStreetandOtisDriveAlamedaTheshowpieceoftheparkisits25-milebeachwithsanddunesborderingabicycletrailThewateriswarmandshallowSwimmingispermittedduringparkhoursyear-roundNolifeguardsareondutyCrownBeachispopularwithwind-surfersandkiteboardersRentalequipmentandlessonsareavailableduringthesummerasarepicnickingandfishingCrabCoveVisitorCenterlocatedwithinCrownBeachhousesa800-gallonaquariumandcontainsinteractiveexhibitsonthefloraandfaunaofSanFranciscoTheparkhostsfreeconcertsandoutdoormoviesalongwithotherevents

China Camp Beach China Camp state Park101PeacockGapTrailSanRafaelSanPabloBayrsquostranquilwatersmakethebeachagreatplaceforwadingswimmingorsplashingVisi-torscanenjoywildlifemountainbikinghikingpicnickinghorsebackridingswimmingkayakingandwindsurfingInitiallythebeachwasestablishedasafishingcampforChinesework-ersatanearbydairyranchtoearnextramoneybutitgrewintoatownof500residentssupportedgeneralstoresandevenabarbershopYoucanlearnmorebyvisitingthemuseumatChinaCampVillageAdescendantofthepioneeringfisher-menoperatesasnackshopopenonweekendsFoodbever-agesandicecreamareavailable

Visit wwwebparksorg for more information about the parks

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 35

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WellitseemstheanswerisyesnoandmaybeAsoftodaywhenIwritethisJuly172013theonlydelayisforemployersthathave50ormoreemployeesTheindividualmandateisstillinplaceBelowisasneakpeakatwhatiscomingforthosenotcoveredbyanemployerplan ThereareanumberofchangestakingplaceonJanuary12014whichaffectindividualsandfamiliesbullMedicalhistorywillnolongerbecon-sideredonecannolongerbedeniedorratedahigherpremiumduetocurrenthealthstatusbullCoveragemandateallUScitizenswillberequiredtomaintaincoverageorfaceapenalty(thereareexceptions)bullExchangesCoveredCaliforniaisthenewmarketplaceandwillbeoneplacetopurchasemedicalinsurance(wwwcoveredcacom) TheexchangeisslatedtobeopeninOctoberandpolicieswillbeeffective112014bullFinancialassistancewillbeavailableforthosethatmeetcertainincomerequirementsanddonothaveafford-ablecoveragethroughtheiremployer

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Health Care Reform -Is it Delayed

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RehabCare Therapy Services one of the nationrsquos leading providers of outpatient services has

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What is Your Cancer RiskBy Tiffany Svahn MD

ActressAngelinaJoliestunnedtheworldwith herdecisiontohaveapreven-tivedoublemastectomyaftertestingpositivefortheBRCA1genemutationForJolieandmanyothersget-tinggenetictestingandtak-ingactionmayoffercontrolandcomfort Howdoyouknowifgenetictest-ingisrightforyou Asamedicalon-cologistspecializinginthetreatmentofbreastcancerItalkaboutBRCAtestingfamilyhistorycancerriskandpreventiveoptionsforbreastandovar-iancancerwithmypatients Itrsquosasim-pleenoughbloodtesttoperformandIstronglyrecommenditbedoneinconjunctionwithgeneticcounseling WereferourpatientstoanexpertinthefieldMargoThelanderMSCGCattheCancerInstituteatJohnMuirHealthShehasamastersingeneticcounselingisboard-certifiedthroughtheAmericanBoardofGe-neticCounselingandislicensedbythestateofCalifornialdquoItisimportantthatpatientsunderstandthepur-poseandgoalsofgeneticcounselingTogetherweexplorethebenefitsofgenetictestingfeelingsaboutposi-tiveandnegativetestresultsandhowtousetheinformationpro-activelyforthemselvesandtheirlovedonesrdquoMargoexplainsldquoEveryonewhomeetswithageneticcounselorendsupwithaclearersenseoftheirrisksandthings

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assessingwhereinlifeyouareifyoulearnyouhaveageneticriskforbreastandovariancancer NextIrecom-mendhavingathoroughdiscussionofall medicaloptionstobeconsid-eredIfyoudecidegenetictestingissomethingyouwanttodoitisbesttocontactyourprimarycareprovidergynecologistormedicaloncologistwhocanmakethereferraltoageneticcounselor TiffanySvahnMDisaMedicalOncologistandHematologistwithDiabloValleyOncologyandcanbereachedat925-677-5041 DiabloValleyOncologyislocatedattheCaliforniaCancerandResearchInstituteinPleasantHillThecancercenteristhelargestfreestandingnon-hospitalbasedfacilityinCon-traCostaCountyThecenterbringstogethermedicaloncologyhematol-ogyradiationchemotherapydiag-nosticimagingclinicaltrialsandsupportivecareservicesndashallinoneconvenientlocationSatelliteofficesinRossmoorSanRamonandBrent-wood

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Community announcementsBark For LifeDogloversareinvitedtoldquotakeabiteoutofcancerrdquoatthethirdannualBarkforLifeofPleasantHillThiscancer-fightingfundraiserwillbeheld9am - noon Sat August 3atthePHCityHallgazeboparkDogsareimportantcaregiversformanycancerpatientsandthisisawaytohonorthemwhileraisingmoneyfortheAmericanCancerSocietyAttheBarkpeoplewalktheirdogsonaleasharoundasmalltrackwhilespecialeventsareheldfordogsandtheirmasterswithprizesforthewinningdogsandagoodiebagforeachTheBarkForLifeisanexten-sionofthePeasantHillRelayForLifewhichwasheldonJune1and2Theeventraised$55000anddonationswillbetakenthroughAugust31Tosup-porttheBarkregisteryourdogfor$25andthensolicitdonationsfromyourdog-lovingfamilyandfriendsFormoreinformationandtoregistergotowwwrelayforlifeorgbarkpleasanthillcaOrcall925-944-4898ore-mailtolmasseoyahoocom

Kitty CornerGivecatstheirindependence Thousandsofadultandseniorcatsinourcountyneedhomesyetareoftenforgottenthis

timeofyearduetokittenseasonAdoptanadultorseniorcatandgivethemfreedomandloveKittyCornerat609GregoryLane-aContraCostaHumaneSocietyfreeroamshelterndashholdsnormalhoursSatSunandMonfrom12-3pm(orbyappointmentduringtheweekorafter-hours)ForinformationoragalleryofCCHSrsquoanimalsvisitwwwcchumaneorgorcall925-279-2247

Pleasant Hill Garden Study ClubAugust 6th 630pmatournewlo-cationFaithLutheranSocialHall50WoodsworthLnPleasantHill OpentoallinterestedingardeningGuestsalwayswelcometoprograms

ANNUAL Barbecue at Mangini Farm hosted by Louie Mangini Saturday August 10 4-8pmonPleasantHillRdnearTaylorBlvdBenefittingRodgersRanchWheatBarnRestorationLivemu-sicFoodFunampFriendsEmailrodg-ersranchyahoocomorcallAlomaat825-0506or216-5899Tickets$50per-son$90couple$20child(10-15years)

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Lake temescal Regional Recreation areanexttothejunc-tionofhighways24and13on6500Broadwayand6502BroadwayTerraceOaklandTemescalispopularforswimmingfishingsunbathinghikingbikingandpicnickingTheswimareaisopenspringthroughfallwithlifeguardsondutyduringpostedperiodsDogsarenotallowedinthelakeoronthebeachTherearevendingmachineswithdrinksandsnackslocatedatthebeachhouse

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China Camp Beach China Camp state Park101PeacockGapTrailSanRafaelSanPabloBayrsquostranquilwatersmakethebeachagreatplaceforwadingswimmingorsplashingVisi-torscanenjoywildlifemountainbikinghikingpicnickinghorsebackridingswimmingkayakingandwindsurfingInitiallythebeachwasestablishedasafishingcampforChinesework-ersatanearbydairyranchtoearnextramoneybutitgrewintoatownof500residentssupportedgeneralstoresandevenabarbershopYoucanlearnmorebyvisitingthemuseumatChinaCampVillageAdescendantofthepioneeringfisher-menoperatesasnackshopopenonweekendsFoodbever-agesandicecreamareavailable

Visit wwwebparksorg for more information about the parks

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 35

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WellitseemstheanswerisyesnoandmaybeAsoftodaywhenIwritethisJuly172013theonlydelayisforemployersthathave50ormoreemployeesTheindividualmandateisstillinplaceBelowisasneakpeakatwhatiscomingforthosenotcoveredbyanemployerplan ThereareanumberofchangestakingplaceonJanuary12014whichaffectindividualsandfamiliesbullMedicalhistorywillnolongerbecon-sideredonecannolongerbedeniedorratedahigherpremiumduetocurrenthealthstatusbullCoveragemandateallUScitizenswillberequiredtomaintaincoverageorfaceapenalty(thereareexceptions)bullExchangesCoveredCaliforniaisthenewmarketplaceandwillbeoneplacetopurchasemedicalinsurance(wwwcoveredcacom) TheexchangeisslatedtobeopeninOctoberandpolicieswillbeeffective112014bullFinancialassistancewillbeavailableforthosethatmeetcertainincomerequirementsanddonothaveafford-ablecoveragethroughtheiremployer

oragovernmentprogramThefinancialassistanceisonlyavailableforplanspurchasedthroughCoveredCaliforniabullInsuranceagentswillberequiredtoobtaincertifi-cationtobeabletomakerecommendationsandsell

policiesthatareintheexchange Itseemstomethebestnewsisthatpre-existingconditionswillnolongerbeafactorForthosethatareonCO-BRAhaveanindividualplanthathasahealthrelatedadditionalpremiumratingorwerepreviouslydeclineditwouldbewisetocontactyouragentforareviewWewillbehelpingclientsdetermineifthecurrentcoverageisthebestoriftherewillbenewmoreviableoptions Thereisstillquiteabitthatwillbedeterminedguidelinestobedeci-pheredandrulestobeimplementedaswedrawcloserto2014FeelfreetogivemeacallIwouldbehappytoprovideareview ColleenCallahanInsuranceServicesislocated140GregoryLaneSuite170inPleasantHillShecanbereachedat925-363-5433

Health Care Reform -Is it Delayed

By Colleen Callahan CCIS

RehabCare Therapy Services one of the nationrsquos leading providers of outpatient services has

opened an office in Pleasant Hill CA

bullWe offer therapy services for orthopedic sports and musculoskeletal injuries post surgical

conditions and other conditions

bullWe work with most insurance plans

bullWe handle workerrsquos compensation

Our primary goal is to help patients return to their highest possible level of function

399 Taylor Blvd 208 Pleasant Hill CA 94523 9256921190 bull wwwrehabcarecom

As featured on

SAVE BIG THIS SUMMERON ALL WINDOW TREATMENTS

25Call Today To Schedule

Your Complimentary In-Home Consultation

925-229-4263wwwbudgetblindscomFinancing Now Available

SERVING THESE ZIP CODES 94525 bull 94530 bull 94547 bull 94553 bull 94569 bull 94564 94572 bull 94801 bull 94802 bull 94803 bull 94804 bull 94805 bull 94806

wwwourcommunityfocuscomPage 36 August 2013

Yes I want to make a Mark and a DifferenceI wish to donate $100 $200 $500 Other $_____________

Make checks payable to Pleasant Hill Community Foundation 147 Gregory Lane Pleasant Hill CA 94523

Please charge my VISA Mastercard Check ____________

Card ___________________________________________ 3 digit on back of card___________

Name on Card_____________________________________ Signature________________________________________

Name ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Address___________________________________________________________________________________________

Email____________________________________________________ Phone__________________________________

For additional information on the project please contact Bob Berggren (Class of lsquo70)bberggren pleasanthillreccom (925) 687-8610

Letrsquos Make Our Mark

at the new Pleasant Hill

Community Center

The goal is to raise $15000 and a plaza will be named just for

the Rams

Pleasant Hill High School Alumni and Friends

pleasanthillreccom (925) 687-8610

LOBBY

EVENT ROOM

Event Room from gazebo

Main Entry to lobbyEvent Room at farthest left

(Gazebo view this way)

PH Rams Plaza

OUTLET PRICESOUTLET PRICESfor sofas mattresses and all furniture

bull We sell a Macyrsquos brand and Ashley Furniture among others

bull We deliver everyday of the week and its free

bull $75 off every sofa and mattress if you mention this ad

bull We also can take away your old sofa or sectional

wwwmartinezfurniturecom742 Arnold Drive Martinez742 Arnold Drive Martinez

925 370-7636925 370-7636Locally owned and a family small business We Make DealsLocally owned and a family small business We Make Deals

Martinez Furniture CoIN FOCusbullIN FOCusbullIN FOCusbullIN FOCusbullIN FOCusbullIN FOCus bull IN FOCusbullIN FOCusbullIN FOCusbullIN FOCusbullIN FOCusbullIN FOCus

TwentymonthsagomyfianceacuteKateandIem-barkedonopeningourownfurniturebusinessKatewasinsalesmanagementandIwasinreales-tatesalesanddevelopmentforthepast24yearsPaintingandcleaningwastheeasypartThepa-perworkgoingtoourlocalbanktosetupbusinessbankingandfinalizingourLLCdocumentationwasthehardpart Inearly2012wewenttotheLasVegasMar-kettheplacetogoforchoosingfurniturelinesWewantedtorepresentCaliforniacompaniesduetoshippingandregulatoryissuesAftermanyhoursandsorefeetwedecidedonafamousMacyrsquosbrandJonathanLouisAshleyFurnitureandSealywerecontendersduetothereputationqualitypricepointswarrantiesandcustomerservice OnMay12012KateandIcommittedtoworkingastraight86daysinarowdeliveringbe-fore10amandafter6pminordernottolosecus-tomersduringthedayThisiswhenIknewIlovedKateNottoomanywomenwouldsetuptablesormovesofasormattresseswhiletryingtomakeabusinessworkOneofourtoughestdeliverieswasinSanFranciscoathree-storybuildingwithstairs

thatcrisscrossedthefrontofitItisamazinghowadrenalineworksandwecelebratedthemovewithapizzaaroundthecorner AfterthatmovetoSanFranciscoIpromisedKatewewouldhireayoungkidtohelpoutAsluckwouldhaveita21year-oldMartinezmanwalkedinafewdayslaterandIhiredhimonthespotChadhasbeenwithuseversinceandhasbroughtonhisfriendMattwhoalsolivesinMarti-nez Fastforwardto14monthsinbusinessKateandIgotmarriedandarestillinbusinesstogetherWestillworklonghoursbutthegoodnewsisthatKatersquosauntisnowworkingforustwoandahalfdaysaweek Ourgoalistoprovideourcustomerswithout-standingserviceandevenbetterpricesWealsodeliverandsetupforfreeIfwecanhelpyouletusknowWeareopensevendaysaweek10-6MondaythruSaturdayand11-6onSundaylocatedat742Ar-noldDrMartinez

Bill amp Kate Jordan

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 37

Congratulationsonyourbeautifulbaby YourbodyhasbeentransformedfromtheinsideoutandyoursquorenotquitesureofyournextstepFirstjustrestNextstartgentlebreathingexercisestore-strengthenyourdeepcoremusclesThismaypos-itivelyimpactDiastasisRectiactivatesyourpelvicfloorandhelpwithstressContrastbathsforthefeetandlowerlegs(alternatingbucketsofwarmandcoolwater)willaddressswelling Sincemanydoctorsdonrsquotwantyoudoinganyseriousexerciseforsixweeksitrsquosanidealtimetofocusonfootstrengthen-ing Thehormonerelaxinwhichmakesligamentsandtendonsmoreflexibletohelpdeliverababystaysinthesys-temforseveralmonths Thepelvicfloorwhichcontributestobacksup-portandcontrollingincontinencehastoself-repairafterthetraumaofchild-birth Thismeansthathigh-intensitypavement-poundingpost-natalwork-outscanleadtolowerbackandjointinjuries Onceyoursquoremedicallyclearedtoexerciseworkslowlyandcare-fully Gentlyre-strengthenyourover-stretchedcoremuscles Slowlybuildfromtheldquoinsideoutrdquotoaddressthedramaticposturalchangesthatdevel-opedduringthelastfewmonthsof

pregnancy Focusonthemusclesofthecorehipslegsupperbackandfeettogetyoustrongwellalignedandyourjointsstableenoughformoreassertivework Knowthatyourbodywillfeeldifferentwhenex-

ercisingafterchildbirth Allowtimeforyourfeettodecreaseinswellingandregaintheirstrengthfocusongoodbodymechanicsandbemind-fulthatincreasedflexibilitycouldcausejointinjuryTakeintoaccountthatfa-tiguepossiblepostpartumdepression(remembertospeaktoyourdoctor)andbreasttendernessmayaffectyourworkouts Takingextratimeonthefrontendtorebuildasolidsupport-ivefoundationofstrengthcansaveyoufromyearsofbackandjointpainlater TonyaMarieAmosisafullycerti-fiedPilatesinstructorwithover1000hoursoftrainingFormoreinforma-tionpleasecall(925)680-4400orgotowwwAspirePilatesCentercom

Post Natal ExerciseWhere Do I start

By Tonya Marie Amos Aspire Pilates

Tropical Pilates RetreatMarch 15th - 22nd 2014

7 Nights Relaxation for Body amp MindPilates Cooking amp Spanish ClassesThis is your chance to escape

wwwMexicoPilatesRetreatcom

JENNIFER L MARTIN DDS

Specialist in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

401 GREGORY LANE SUITE 126PLEASANT HILL CA 94523

9256768485 FAX 9256760288wwwdrjennifermartincom

What is Your Cancer RiskBy Tiffany Svahn MD

ActressAngelinaJoliestunnedtheworldwith herdecisiontohaveapreven-tivedoublemastectomyaftertestingpositivefortheBRCA1genemutationForJolieandmanyothersget-tinggenetictestingandtak-ingactionmayoffercontrolandcomfort Howdoyouknowifgenetictest-ingisrightforyou Asamedicalon-cologistspecializinginthetreatmentofbreastcancerItalkaboutBRCAtestingfamilyhistorycancerriskandpreventiveoptionsforbreastandovar-iancancerwithmypatients Itrsquosasim-pleenoughbloodtesttoperformandIstronglyrecommenditbedoneinconjunctionwithgeneticcounseling WereferourpatientstoanexpertinthefieldMargoThelanderMSCGCattheCancerInstituteatJohnMuirHealthShehasamastersingeneticcounselingisboard-certifiedthroughtheAmericanBoardofGe-neticCounselingandislicensedbythestateofCalifornialdquoItisimportantthatpatientsunderstandthepur-poseandgoalsofgeneticcounselingTogetherweexplorethebenefitsofgenetictestingfeelingsaboutposi-tiveandnegativetestresultsandhowtousetheinformationpro-activelyforthemselvesandtheirlovedonesrdquoMargoexplainsldquoEveryonewhomeetswithageneticcounselorendsupwithaclearersenseoftheirrisksandthings

theycandotomodifythemAfterundergoinggenetictestingtheresultscaneitheralleviateanxietyorprovideinformationthatallowstheindividualtotakeproactivestepstopreventcancerrdquoshecontinues Ifirstrecommend

assessingwhereinlifeyouareifyoulearnyouhaveageneticriskforbreastandovariancancer NextIrecom-mendhavingathoroughdiscussionofall medicaloptionstobeconsid-eredIfyoudecidegenetictestingissomethingyouwanttodoitisbesttocontactyourprimarycareprovidergynecologistormedicaloncologistwhocanmakethereferraltoageneticcounselor TiffanySvahnMDisaMedicalOncologistandHematologistwithDiabloValleyOncologyandcanbereachedat925-677-5041 DiabloValleyOncologyislocatedattheCaliforniaCancerandResearchInstituteinPleasantHillThecancercenteristhelargestfreestandingnon-hospitalbasedfacilityinCon-traCostaCountyThecenterbringstogethermedicaloncologyhematol-ogyradiationchemotherapydiag-nosticimagingclinicaltrialsandsupportivecareservicesndashallinoneconvenientlocationSatelliteofficesinRossmoorSanRamonandBrent-wood

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wwwourcommunityfocuscomPage 38 August 2013

Community announcementsBark For LifeDogloversareinvitedtoldquotakeabiteoutofcancerrdquoatthethirdannualBarkforLifeofPleasantHillThiscancer-fightingfundraiserwillbeheld9am - noon Sat August 3atthePHCityHallgazeboparkDogsareimportantcaregiversformanycancerpatientsandthisisawaytohonorthemwhileraisingmoneyfortheAmericanCancerSocietyAttheBarkpeoplewalktheirdogsonaleasharoundasmalltrackwhilespecialeventsareheldfordogsandtheirmasterswithprizesforthewinningdogsandagoodiebagforeachTheBarkForLifeisanexten-sionofthePeasantHillRelayForLifewhichwasheldonJune1and2Theeventraised$55000anddonationswillbetakenthroughAugust31Tosup-porttheBarkregisteryourdogfor$25andthensolicitdonationsfromyourdog-lovingfamilyandfriendsFormoreinformationandtoregistergotowwwrelayforlifeorgbarkpleasanthillcaOrcall925-944-4898ore-mailtolmasseoyahoocom

Kitty CornerGivecatstheirindependence Thousandsofadultandseniorcatsinourcountyneedhomesyetareoftenforgottenthis

timeofyearduetokittenseasonAdoptanadultorseniorcatandgivethemfreedomandloveKittyCornerat609GregoryLane-aContraCostaHumaneSocietyfreeroamshelterndashholdsnormalhoursSatSunandMonfrom12-3pm(orbyappointmentduringtheweekorafter-hours)ForinformationoragalleryofCCHSrsquoanimalsvisitwwwcchumaneorgorcall925-279-2247

Pleasant Hill Garden Study ClubAugust 6th 630pmatournewlo-cationFaithLutheranSocialHall50WoodsworthLnPleasantHill OpentoallinterestedingardeningGuestsalwayswelcometoprograms

ANNUAL Barbecue at Mangini Farm hosted by Louie Mangini Saturday August 10 4-8pmonPleasantHillRdnearTaylorBlvdBenefittingRodgersRanchWheatBarnRestorationLivemu-sicFoodFunampFriendsEmailrodg-ersranchyahoocomorcallAlomaat825-0506or216-5899Tickets$50per-son$90couple$20child(10-15years)

Downtown Ghost WalksEvery 4th amp 5th Friday through Octo-berA1-12hourguidedwalkingtourthroughHistoricDowntownMartinez

todiscoverthehiddenpastlittleknownhauntingfactsandtalesofdays-gone-byFormoreinfoampticketswwwMainStreet-Martinezorgorcall(925)228-3577

Antiques Collectibles and Vintage ShowSaturday August 3 8am-4pmTheMartinezPeddlersFaireoneofthelargestantiquescollectiblesvintageandartsampcraftshowsintheareaOver150vendorsplus12storesonMainStandFerryStJohnHumphrieswillbeon-handtoappraiseyourcarry-initemfora$5donationtotheMartinezHistoricalSociety

Fridays on the MainEvery Friday thissummerMainStreetisalivewithcolorfulhotrodsclassiccarscustomtrucksmotorcyclesartsampcraftvendorsandlivemusicEnjoymusicfromlocalbandsandDJrsquosthroughoutthesummerEveryFridaythroughAugust306pm-8pmMainStMartinez

Road to Healthy Skin TourWednesday August 28 10am ndash 4pmPalosVerdesMallRiteAidParkinglotWalnutCreekAfreefullbodyskincan-cerscreeningbylicenseddermatologistsSponsorsSkinCancerFoundationand

CaliforniaSkinandMelanomaCenterFormoreinformationcall925-677-7287 Just the FactsRegarding Skin CancerFriday August 30233GregoryLanePleasantHillDermatologistDrShannyBaughmanfromAlamoOaksDerma-tologywilldiscusspreventionearlyde-tectionandtreatmentoptionsRefresh-mentsandskinscreenprovidedToregistercall925-677-7287

Walnut Creek Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos - FREEandopentothepublicThecommunity isinvitedtoattendtheAlzheimerrsquosAssociationWalktoEndAlzheimerrsquosonSaturdayOctober5at830amHeatherFarms301N SanCar-losDrive WalnutCreek WalktoEndAlzheimerrsquosisthelargestmovementtoendAlzheimerrsquosdiseaseAllproceedsprovideforcriticallyneededAlzheim-errsquossupportandeducationDonatejoinateamorstartateamat wwwalzorgwalk orbycalling 800-272-3900

2013 HOME TOUR TheMartinezHomeTourtakesplaceonSaturdayOctober12thReservethedateInformationcomingsoontowwwmar-tinezhometourcom

Celebrate

Remember

Fight Back

Take a Bite out of CancerBark for Life of Pleasant Hill

Saturday August 3 9am - Noon PH City Hall Gazebo Park

100 Gregory Lane

TO REGISTER wwwrelayforlifeorgbarkpleasanthillca

925-944-4898 e-mail lmasseoyahoocom

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 39

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College Park BoostersConnolly amp Taylor

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Dr Bob Schaefer Chiropractic amp Weight LossFlaskerud - REMAX Today

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Hillcrest Veterinary HospitalHire My HusbandHitchcock Realty

Home Detailers HousekeepingJennifer L Martin DDS

Kobe JapanLaw Office of Daniel L DuRee

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Matthew C Rinn State Farm InsuranceMartinez Furniture Co

Maureen Ingalls - REMAX AccordMeineke Car Care Center

Mosquito SquadMoulding Company

New You Dance CenterNor-Cal T-Shirts

Pacific Coast Farmersrsquo Market

Paddock BowlPleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce

Pleasant Hill Chamber Green Business CommitteePleasant Hill Rec amp Park

RehabCareRound Table Pizza

Samuels ConstructionSenior Helpers

Shell Western States Credit UnionSuzanne Looker Pacific Union International

UPS Store ndash Virginia HillsUPS Store- Arnold Drive

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wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 35

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WellitseemstheanswerisyesnoandmaybeAsoftodaywhenIwritethisJuly172013theonlydelayisforemployersthathave50ormoreemployeesTheindividualmandateisstillinplaceBelowisasneakpeakatwhatiscomingforthosenotcoveredbyanemployerplan ThereareanumberofchangestakingplaceonJanuary12014whichaffectindividualsandfamiliesbullMedicalhistorywillnolongerbecon-sideredonecannolongerbedeniedorratedahigherpremiumduetocurrenthealthstatusbullCoveragemandateallUScitizenswillberequiredtomaintaincoverageorfaceapenalty(thereareexceptions)bullExchangesCoveredCaliforniaisthenewmarketplaceandwillbeoneplacetopurchasemedicalinsurance(wwwcoveredcacom) TheexchangeisslatedtobeopeninOctoberandpolicieswillbeeffective112014bullFinancialassistancewillbeavailableforthosethatmeetcertainincomerequirementsanddonothaveafford-ablecoveragethroughtheiremployer

oragovernmentprogramThefinancialassistanceisonlyavailableforplanspurchasedthroughCoveredCaliforniabullInsuranceagentswillberequiredtoobtaincertifi-cationtobeabletomakerecommendationsandsell

policiesthatareintheexchange Itseemstomethebestnewsisthatpre-existingconditionswillnolongerbeafactorForthosethatareonCO-BRAhaveanindividualplanthathasahealthrelatedadditionalpremiumratingorwerepreviouslydeclineditwouldbewisetocontactyouragentforareviewWewillbehelpingclientsdetermineifthecurrentcoverageisthebestoriftherewillbenewmoreviableoptions Thereisstillquiteabitthatwillbedeterminedguidelinestobedeci-pheredandrulestobeimplementedaswedrawcloserto2014FeelfreetogivemeacallIwouldbehappytoprovideareview ColleenCallahanInsuranceServicesislocated140GregoryLaneSuite170inPleasantHillShecanbereachedat925-363-5433

Health Care Reform -Is it Delayed

By Colleen Callahan CCIS

RehabCare Therapy Services one of the nationrsquos leading providers of outpatient services has

opened an office in Pleasant Hill CA

bullWe offer therapy services for orthopedic sports and musculoskeletal injuries post surgical

conditions and other conditions

bullWe work with most insurance plans

bullWe handle workerrsquos compensation

Our primary goal is to help patients return to their highest possible level of function

399 Taylor Blvd 208 Pleasant Hill CA 94523 9256921190 bull wwwrehabcarecom

As featured on

SAVE BIG THIS SUMMERON ALL WINDOW TREATMENTS

25Call Today To Schedule

Your Complimentary In-Home Consultation

925-229-4263wwwbudgetblindscomFinancing Now Available

SERVING THESE ZIP CODES 94525 bull 94530 bull 94547 bull 94553 bull 94569 bull 94564 94572 bull 94801 bull 94802 bull 94803 bull 94804 bull 94805 bull 94806

wwwourcommunityfocuscomPage 36 August 2013

Yes I want to make a Mark and a DifferenceI wish to donate $100 $200 $500 Other $_____________

Make checks payable to Pleasant Hill Community Foundation 147 Gregory Lane Pleasant Hill CA 94523

Please charge my VISA Mastercard Check ____________

Card ___________________________________________ 3 digit on back of card___________

Name on Card_____________________________________ Signature________________________________________

Name ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Address___________________________________________________________________________________________

Email____________________________________________________ Phone__________________________________

For additional information on the project please contact Bob Berggren (Class of lsquo70)bberggren pleasanthillreccom (925) 687-8610

Letrsquos Make Our Mark

at the new Pleasant Hill

Community Center

The goal is to raise $15000 and a plaza will be named just for

the Rams

Pleasant Hill High School Alumni and Friends

pleasanthillreccom (925) 687-8610

LOBBY

EVENT ROOM

Event Room from gazebo

Main Entry to lobbyEvent Room at farthest left

(Gazebo view this way)

PH Rams Plaza

OUTLET PRICESOUTLET PRICESfor sofas mattresses and all furniture

bull We sell a Macyrsquos brand and Ashley Furniture among others

bull We deliver everyday of the week and its free

bull $75 off every sofa and mattress if you mention this ad

bull We also can take away your old sofa or sectional

wwwmartinezfurniturecom742 Arnold Drive Martinez742 Arnold Drive Martinez

925 370-7636925 370-7636Locally owned and a family small business We Make DealsLocally owned and a family small business We Make Deals

Martinez Furniture CoIN FOCusbullIN FOCusbullIN FOCusbullIN FOCusbullIN FOCusbullIN FOCus bull IN FOCusbullIN FOCusbullIN FOCusbullIN FOCusbullIN FOCusbullIN FOCus

TwentymonthsagomyfianceacuteKateandIem-barkedonopeningourownfurniturebusinessKatewasinsalesmanagementandIwasinreales-tatesalesanddevelopmentforthepast24yearsPaintingandcleaningwastheeasypartThepa-perworkgoingtoourlocalbanktosetupbusinessbankingandfinalizingourLLCdocumentationwasthehardpart Inearly2012wewenttotheLasVegasMar-kettheplacetogoforchoosingfurniturelinesWewantedtorepresentCaliforniacompaniesduetoshippingandregulatoryissuesAftermanyhoursandsorefeetwedecidedonafamousMacyrsquosbrandJonathanLouisAshleyFurnitureandSealywerecontendersduetothereputationqualitypricepointswarrantiesandcustomerservice OnMay12012KateandIcommittedtoworkingastraight86daysinarowdeliveringbe-fore10amandafter6pminordernottolosecus-tomersduringthedayThisiswhenIknewIlovedKateNottoomanywomenwouldsetuptablesormovesofasormattresseswhiletryingtomakeabusinessworkOneofourtoughestdeliverieswasinSanFranciscoathree-storybuildingwithstairs

thatcrisscrossedthefrontofitItisamazinghowadrenalineworksandwecelebratedthemovewithapizzaaroundthecorner AfterthatmovetoSanFranciscoIpromisedKatewewouldhireayoungkidtohelpoutAsluckwouldhaveita21year-oldMartinezmanwalkedinafewdayslaterandIhiredhimonthespotChadhasbeenwithuseversinceandhasbroughtonhisfriendMattwhoalsolivesinMarti-nez Fastforwardto14monthsinbusinessKateandIgotmarriedandarestillinbusinesstogetherWestillworklonghoursbutthegoodnewsisthatKatersquosauntisnowworkingforustwoandahalfdaysaweek Ourgoalistoprovideourcustomerswithout-standingserviceandevenbetterpricesWealsodeliverandsetupforfreeIfwecanhelpyouletusknowWeareopensevendaysaweek10-6MondaythruSaturdayand11-6onSundaylocatedat742Ar-noldDrMartinez

Bill amp Kate Jordan

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 37

Congratulationsonyourbeautifulbaby YourbodyhasbeentransformedfromtheinsideoutandyoursquorenotquitesureofyournextstepFirstjustrestNextstartgentlebreathingexercisestore-strengthenyourdeepcoremusclesThismaypos-itivelyimpactDiastasisRectiactivatesyourpelvicfloorandhelpwithstressContrastbathsforthefeetandlowerlegs(alternatingbucketsofwarmandcoolwater)willaddressswelling Sincemanydoctorsdonrsquotwantyoudoinganyseriousexerciseforsixweeksitrsquosanidealtimetofocusonfootstrengthen-ing Thehormonerelaxinwhichmakesligamentsandtendonsmoreflexibletohelpdeliverababystaysinthesys-temforseveralmonths Thepelvicfloorwhichcontributestobacksup-portandcontrollingincontinencehastoself-repairafterthetraumaofchild-birth Thismeansthathigh-intensitypavement-poundingpost-natalwork-outscanleadtolowerbackandjointinjuries Onceyoursquoremedicallyclearedtoexerciseworkslowlyandcare-fully Gentlyre-strengthenyourover-stretchedcoremuscles Slowlybuildfromtheldquoinsideoutrdquotoaddressthedramaticposturalchangesthatdevel-opedduringthelastfewmonthsof

pregnancy Focusonthemusclesofthecorehipslegsupperbackandfeettogetyoustrongwellalignedandyourjointsstableenoughformoreassertivework Knowthatyourbodywillfeeldifferentwhenex-

ercisingafterchildbirth Allowtimeforyourfeettodecreaseinswellingandregaintheirstrengthfocusongoodbodymechanicsandbemind-fulthatincreasedflexibilitycouldcausejointinjuryTakeintoaccountthatfa-tiguepossiblepostpartumdepression(remembertospeaktoyourdoctor)andbreasttendernessmayaffectyourworkouts Takingextratimeonthefrontendtorebuildasolidsupport-ivefoundationofstrengthcansaveyoufromyearsofbackandjointpainlater TonyaMarieAmosisafullycerti-fiedPilatesinstructorwithover1000hoursoftrainingFormoreinforma-tionpleasecall(925)680-4400orgotowwwAspirePilatesCentercom

Post Natal ExerciseWhere Do I start

By Tonya Marie Amos Aspire Pilates

Tropical Pilates RetreatMarch 15th - 22nd 2014

7 Nights Relaxation for Body amp MindPilates Cooking amp Spanish ClassesThis is your chance to escape

wwwMexicoPilatesRetreatcom

JENNIFER L MARTIN DDS

Specialist in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

401 GREGORY LANE SUITE 126PLEASANT HILL CA 94523

9256768485 FAX 9256760288wwwdrjennifermartincom

What is Your Cancer RiskBy Tiffany Svahn MD

ActressAngelinaJoliestunnedtheworldwith herdecisiontohaveapreven-tivedoublemastectomyaftertestingpositivefortheBRCA1genemutationForJolieandmanyothersget-tinggenetictestingandtak-ingactionmayoffercontrolandcomfort Howdoyouknowifgenetictest-ingisrightforyou Asamedicalon-cologistspecializinginthetreatmentofbreastcancerItalkaboutBRCAtestingfamilyhistorycancerriskandpreventiveoptionsforbreastandovar-iancancerwithmypatients Itrsquosasim-pleenoughbloodtesttoperformandIstronglyrecommenditbedoneinconjunctionwithgeneticcounseling WereferourpatientstoanexpertinthefieldMargoThelanderMSCGCattheCancerInstituteatJohnMuirHealthShehasamastersingeneticcounselingisboard-certifiedthroughtheAmericanBoardofGe-neticCounselingandislicensedbythestateofCalifornialdquoItisimportantthatpatientsunderstandthepur-poseandgoalsofgeneticcounselingTogetherweexplorethebenefitsofgenetictestingfeelingsaboutposi-tiveandnegativetestresultsandhowtousetheinformationpro-activelyforthemselvesandtheirlovedonesrdquoMargoexplainsldquoEveryonewhomeetswithageneticcounselorendsupwithaclearersenseoftheirrisksandthings

theycandotomodifythemAfterundergoinggenetictestingtheresultscaneitheralleviateanxietyorprovideinformationthatallowstheindividualtotakeproactivestepstopreventcancerrdquoshecontinues Ifirstrecommend

assessingwhereinlifeyouareifyoulearnyouhaveageneticriskforbreastandovariancancer NextIrecom-mendhavingathoroughdiscussionofall medicaloptionstobeconsid-eredIfyoudecidegenetictestingissomethingyouwanttodoitisbesttocontactyourprimarycareprovidergynecologistormedicaloncologistwhocanmakethereferraltoageneticcounselor TiffanySvahnMDisaMedicalOncologistandHematologistwithDiabloValleyOncologyandcanbereachedat925-677-5041 DiabloValleyOncologyislocatedattheCaliforniaCancerandResearchInstituteinPleasantHillThecancercenteristhelargestfreestandingnon-hospitalbasedfacilityinCon-traCostaCountyThecenterbringstogethermedicaloncologyhematol-ogyradiationchemotherapydiag-nosticimagingclinicaltrialsandsupportivecareservicesndashallinoneconvenientlocationSatelliteofficesinRossmoorSanRamonandBrent-wood

PaID aDVERtORIaL

wwwourcommunityfocuscomPage 38 August 2013

Community announcementsBark For LifeDogloversareinvitedtoldquotakeabiteoutofcancerrdquoatthethirdannualBarkforLifeofPleasantHillThiscancer-fightingfundraiserwillbeheld9am - noon Sat August 3atthePHCityHallgazeboparkDogsareimportantcaregiversformanycancerpatientsandthisisawaytohonorthemwhileraisingmoneyfortheAmericanCancerSocietyAttheBarkpeoplewalktheirdogsonaleasharoundasmalltrackwhilespecialeventsareheldfordogsandtheirmasterswithprizesforthewinningdogsandagoodiebagforeachTheBarkForLifeisanexten-sionofthePeasantHillRelayForLifewhichwasheldonJune1and2Theeventraised$55000anddonationswillbetakenthroughAugust31Tosup-porttheBarkregisteryourdogfor$25andthensolicitdonationsfromyourdog-lovingfamilyandfriendsFormoreinformationandtoregistergotowwwrelayforlifeorgbarkpleasanthillcaOrcall925-944-4898ore-mailtolmasseoyahoocom

Kitty CornerGivecatstheirindependence Thousandsofadultandseniorcatsinourcountyneedhomesyetareoftenforgottenthis

timeofyearduetokittenseasonAdoptanadultorseniorcatandgivethemfreedomandloveKittyCornerat609GregoryLane-aContraCostaHumaneSocietyfreeroamshelterndashholdsnormalhoursSatSunandMonfrom12-3pm(orbyappointmentduringtheweekorafter-hours)ForinformationoragalleryofCCHSrsquoanimalsvisitwwwcchumaneorgorcall925-279-2247

Pleasant Hill Garden Study ClubAugust 6th 630pmatournewlo-cationFaithLutheranSocialHall50WoodsworthLnPleasantHill OpentoallinterestedingardeningGuestsalwayswelcometoprograms

ANNUAL Barbecue at Mangini Farm hosted by Louie Mangini Saturday August 10 4-8pmonPleasantHillRdnearTaylorBlvdBenefittingRodgersRanchWheatBarnRestorationLivemu-sicFoodFunampFriendsEmailrodg-ersranchyahoocomorcallAlomaat825-0506or216-5899Tickets$50per-son$90couple$20child(10-15years)

Downtown Ghost WalksEvery 4th amp 5th Friday through Octo-berA1-12hourguidedwalkingtourthroughHistoricDowntownMartinez

todiscoverthehiddenpastlittleknownhauntingfactsandtalesofdays-gone-byFormoreinfoampticketswwwMainStreet-Martinezorgorcall(925)228-3577

Antiques Collectibles and Vintage ShowSaturday August 3 8am-4pmTheMartinezPeddlersFaireoneofthelargestantiquescollectiblesvintageandartsampcraftshowsintheareaOver150vendorsplus12storesonMainStandFerryStJohnHumphrieswillbeon-handtoappraiseyourcarry-initemfora$5donationtotheMartinezHistoricalSociety

Fridays on the MainEvery Friday thissummerMainStreetisalivewithcolorfulhotrodsclassiccarscustomtrucksmotorcyclesartsampcraftvendorsandlivemusicEnjoymusicfromlocalbandsandDJrsquosthroughoutthesummerEveryFridaythroughAugust306pm-8pmMainStMartinez

Road to Healthy Skin TourWednesday August 28 10am ndash 4pmPalosVerdesMallRiteAidParkinglotWalnutCreekAfreefullbodyskincan-cerscreeningbylicenseddermatologistsSponsorsSkinCancerFoundationand

CaliforniaSkinandMelanomaCenterFormoreinformationcall925-677-7287 Just the FactsRegarding Skin CancerFriday August 30233GregoryLanePleasantHillDermatologistDrShannyBaughmanfromAlamoOaksDerma-tologywilldiscusspreventionearlyde-tectionandtreatmentoptionsRefresh-mentsandskinscreenprovidedToregistercall925-677-7287

Walnut Creek Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos - FREEandopentothepublicThecommunity isinvitedtoattendtheAlzheimerrsquosAssociationWalktoEndAlzheimerrsquosonSaturdayOctober5at830amHeatherFarms301N SanCar-losDrive WalnutCreek WalktoEndAlzheimerrsquosisthelargestmovementtoendAlzheimerrsquosdiseaseAllproceedsprovideforcriticallyneededAlzheim-errsquossupportandeducationDonatejoinateamorstartateamat wwwalzorgwalk orbycalling 800-272-3900

2013 HOME TOUR TheMartinezHomeTourtakesplaceonSaturdayOctober12thReservethedateInformationcomingsoontowwwmar-tinezhometourcom

Celebrate

Remember

Fight Back

Take a Bite out of CancerBark for Life of Pleasant Hill

Saturday August 3 9am - Noon PH City Hall Gazebo Park

100 Gregory Lane

TO REGISTER wwwrelayforlifeorgbarkpleasanthillca

925-944-4898 e-mail lmasseoyahoocom

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 39

925-827-12001936 Linda Drive Pleasant Hill CA 94523

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Budget BlindsCarePatrol

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Cold Stone CreameryColleen Callahan Insurance Services

College Park BoostersConnolly amp Taylor

DallimontirsquosDC Solar

Diablo Valley OncologyDowntown Pleasant Hill

Dr Bob Schaefer Chiropractic amp Weight LossFlaskerud - REMAX Today

Grocery OutletHaginrsquos Automotive

Hammerrsquos Heating and ACHillcrest Congregational Church

Hillcrest Veterinary HospitalHire My HusbandHitchcock Realty

Home Detailers HousekeepingJennifer L Martin DDS

Kobe JapanLaw Office of Daniel L DuRee

Lemonade AccountingLes Schwab Tires Martinez

Linda J Weihofen Reverse MortageMain Street Martinez

Matthew C Rinn State Farm InsuranceMartinez Furniture Co

Maureen Ingalls - REMAX AccordMeineke Car Care Center

Mosquito SquadMoulding Company

New You Dance CenterNor-Cal T-Shirts

Pacific Coast Farmersrsquo Market

Paddock BowlPleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce

Pleasant Hill Chamber Green Business CommitteePleasant Hill Rec amp Park

RehabCareRound Table Pizza

Samuels ConstructionSenior Helpers

Shell Western States Credit UnionSuzanne Looker Pacific Union International

UPS Store ndash Virginia HillsUPS Store- Arnold Drive

Village Center for the ArtsWaters Moving and Storage

Youth Homes Thrift Shop

tHaNK YOu aDVERtIsERs

83113

Summer CleaningSpecial

Safe Engineering ConstructionCom9252531000

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Saul Bahary

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Yes I want to make a Mark and a DifferenceI wish to donate $100 $200 $500 Other $_____________

Make checks payable to Pleasant Hill Community Foundation 147 Gregory Lane Pleasant Hill CA 94523

Please charge my VISA Mastercard Check ____________

Card ___________________________________________ 3 digit on back of card___________

Name on Card_____________________________________ Signature________________________________________

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For additional information on the project please contact Bob Berggren (Class of lsquo70)bberggren pleasanthillreccom (925) 687-8610

Letrsquos Make Our Mark

at the new Pleasant Hill

Community Center

The goal is to raise $15000 and a plaza will be named just for

the Rams

Pleasant Hill High School Alumni and Friends

pleasanthillreccom (925) 687-8610

LOBBY

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PH Rams Plaza

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Congratulationsonyourbeautifulbaby YourbodyhasbeentransformedfromtheinsideoutandyoursquorenotquitesureofyournextstepFirstjustrestNextstartgentlebreathingexercisestore-strengthenyourdeepcoremusclesThismaypos-itivelyimpactDiastasisRectiactivatesyourpelvicfloorandhelpwithstressContrastbathsforthefeetandlowerlegs(alternatingbucketsofwarmandcoolwater)willaddressswelling Sincemanydoctorsdonrsquotwantyoudoinganyseriousexerciseforsixweeksitrsquosanidealtimetofocusonfootstrengthen-ing Thehormonerelaxinwhichmakesligamentsandtendonsmoreflexibletohelpdeliverababystaysinthesys-temforseveralmonths Thepelvicfloorwhichcontributestobacksup-portandcontrollingincontinencehastoself-repairafterthetraumaofchild-birth Thismeansthathigh-intensitypavement-poundingpost-natalwork-outscanleadtolowerbackandjointinjuries Onceyoursquoremedicallyclearedtoexerciseworkslowlyandcare-fully Gentlyre-strengthenyourover-stretchedcoremuscles Slowlybuildfromtheldquoinsideoutrdquotoaddressthedramaticposturalchangesthatdevel-opedduringthelastfewmonthsof

pregnancy Focusonthemusclesofthecorehipslegsupperbackandfeettogetyoustrongwellalignedandyourjointsstableenoughformoreassertivework Knowthatyourbodywillfeeldifferentwhenex-

ercisingafterchildbirth Allowtimeforyourfeettodecreaseinswellingandregaintheirstrengthfocusongoodbodymechanicsandbemind-fulthatincreasedflexibilitycouldcausejointinjuryTakeintoaccountthatfa-tiguepossiblepostpartumdepression(remembertospeaktoyourdoctor)andbreasttendernessmayaffectyourworkouts Takingextratimeonthefrontendtorebuildasolidsupport-ivefoundationofstrengthcansaveyoufromyearsofbackandjointpainlater TonyaMarieAmosisafullycerti-fiedPilatesinstructorwithover1000hoursoftrainingFormoreinforma-tionpleasecall(925)680-4400orgotowwwAspirePilatesCentercom

Post Natal ExerciseWhere Do I start

By Tonya Marie Amos Aspire Pilates

Tropical Pilates RetreatMarch 15th - 22nd 2014

7 Nights Relaxation for Body amp MindPilates Cooking amp Spanish ClassesThis is your chance to escape

wwwMexicoPilatesRetreatcom

JENNIFER L MARTIN DDS

Specialist in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

401 GREGORY LANE SUITE 126PLEASANT HILL CA 94523

9256768485 FAX 9256760288wwwdrjennifermartincom

What is Your Cancer RiskBy Tiffany Svahn MD

ActressAngelinaJoliestunnedtheworldwith herdecisiontohaveapreven-tivedoublemastectomyaftertestingpositivefortheBRCA1genemutationForJolieandmanyothersget-tinggenetictestingandtak-ingactionmayoffercontrolandcomfort Howdoyouknowifgenetictest-ingisrightforyou Asamedicalon-cologistspecializinginthetreatmentofbreastcancerItalkaboutBRCAtestingfamilyhistorycancerriskandpreventiveoptionsforbreastandovar-iancancerwithmypatients Itrsquosasim-pleenoughbloodtesttoperformandIstronglyrecommenditbedoneinconjunctionwithgeneticcounseling WereferourpatientstoanexpertinthefieldMargoThelanderMSCGCattheCancerInstituteatJohnMuirHealthShehasamastersingeneticcounselingisboard-certifiedthroughtheAmericanBoardofGe-neticCounselingandislicensedbythestateofCalifornialdquoItisimportantthatpatientsunderstandthepur-poseandgoalsofgeneticcounselingTogetherweexplorethebenefitsofgenetictestingfeelingsaboutposi-tiveandnegativetestresultsandhowtousetheinformationpro-activelyforthemselvesandtheirlovedonesrdquoMargoexplainsldquoEveryonewhomeetswithageneticcounselorendsupwithaclearersenseoftheirrisksandthings

theycandotomodifythemAfterundergoinggenetictestingtheresultscaneitheralleviateanxietyorprovideinformationthatallowstheindividualtotakeproactivestepstopreventcancerrdquoshecontinues Ifirstrecommend

assessingwhereinlifeyouareifyoulearnyouhaveageneticriskforbreastandovariancancer NextIrecom-mendhavingathoroughdiscussionofall medicaloptionstobeconsid-eredIfyoudecidegenetictestingissomethingyouwanttodoitisbesttocontactyourprimarycareprovidergynecologistormedicaloncologistwhocanmakethereferraltoageneticcounselor TiffanySvahnMDisaMedicalOncologistandHematologistwithDiabloValleyOncologyandcanbereachedat925-677-5041 DiabloValleyOncologyislocatedattheCaliforniaCancerandResearchInstituteinPleasantHillThecancercenteristhelargestfreestandingnon-hospitalbasedfacilityinCon-traCostaCountyThecenterbringstogethermedicaloncologyhematol-ogyradiationchemotherapydiag-nosticimagingclinicaltrialsandsupportivecareservicesndashallinoneconvenientlocationSatelliteofficesinRossmoorSanRamonandBrent-wood

PaID aDVERtORIaL

wwwourcommunityfocuscomPage 38 August 2013

Community announcementsBark For LifeDogloversareinvitedtoldquotakeabiteoutofcancerrdquoatthethirdannualBarkforLifeofPleasantHillThiscancer-fightingfundraiserwillbeheld9am - noon Sat August 3atthePHCityHallgazeboparkDogsareimportantcaregiversformanycancerpatientsandthisisawaytohonorthemwhileraisingmoneyfortheAmericanCancerSocietyAttheBarkpeoplewalktheirdogsonaleasharoundasmalltrackwhilespecialeventsareheldfordogsandtheirmasterswithprizesforthewinningdogsandagoodiebagforeachTheBarkForLifeisanexten-sionofthePeasantHillRelayForLifewhichwasheldonJune1and2Theeventraised$55000anddonationswillbetakenthroughAugust31Tosup-porttheBarkregisteryourdogfor$25andthensolicitdonationsfromyourdog-lovingfamilyandfriendsFormoreinformationandtoregistergotowwwrelayforlifeorgbarkpleasanthillcaOrcall925-944-4898ore-mailtolmasseoyahoocom

Kitty CornerGivecatstheirindependence Thousandsofadultandseniorcatsinourcountyneedhomesyetareoftenforgottenthis

timeofyearduetokittenseasonAdoptanadultorseniorcatandgivethemfreedomandloveKittyCornerat609GregoryLane-aContraCostaHumaneSocietyfreeroamshelterndashholdsnormalhoursSatSunandMonfrom12-3pm(orbyappointmentduringtheweekorafter-hours)ForinformationoragalleryofCCHSrsquoanimalsvisitwwwcchumaneorgorcall925-279-2247

Pleasant Hill Garden Study ClubAugust 6th 630pmatournewlo-cationFaithLutheranSocialHall50WoodsworthLnPleasantHill OpentoallinterestedingardeningGuestsalwayswelcometoprograms

ANNUAL Barbecue at Mangini Farm hosted by Louie Mangini Saturday August 10 4-8pmonPleasantHillRdnearTaylorBlvdBenefittingRodgersRanchWheatBarnRestorationLivemu-sicFoodFunampFriendsEmailrodg-ersranchyahoocomorcallAlomaat825-0506or216-5899Tickets$50per-son$90couple$20child(10-15years)

Downtown Ghost WalksEvery 4th amp 5th Friday through Octo-berA1-12hourguidedwalkingtourthroughHistoricDowntownMartinez

todiscoverthehiddenpastlittleknownhauntingfactsandtalesofdays-gone-byFormoreinfoampticketswwwMainStreet-Martinezorgorcall(925)228-3577

Antiques Collectibles and Vintage ShowSaturday August 3 8am-4pmTheMartinezPeddlersFaireoneofthelargestantiquescollectiblesvintageandartsampcraftshowsintheareaOver150vendorsplus12storesonMainStandFerryStJohnHumphrieswillbeon-handtoappraiseyourcarry-initemfora$5donationtotheMartinezHistoricalSociety

Fridays on the MainEvery Friday thissummerMainStreetisalivewithcolorfulhotrodsclassiccarscustomtrucksmotorcyclesartsampcraftvendorsandlivemusicEnjoymusicfromlocalbandsandDJrsquosthroughoutthesummerEveryFridaythroughAugust306pm-8pmMainStMartinez

Road to Healthy Skin TourWednesday August 28 10am ndash 4pmPalosVerdesMallRiteAidParkinglotWalnutCreekAfreefullbodyskincan-cerscreeningbylicenseddermatologistsSponsorsSkinCancerFoundationand

CaliforniaSkinandMelanomaCenterFormoreinformationcall925-677-7287 Just the FactsRegarding Skin CancerFriday August 30233GregoryLanePleasantHillDermatologistDrShannyBaughmanfromAlamoOaksDerma-tologywilldiscusspreventionearlyde-tectionandtreatmentoptionsRefresh-mentsandskinscreenprovidedToregistercall925-677-7287

Walnut Creek Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos - FREEandopentothepublicThecommunity isinvitedtoattendtheAlzheimerrsquosAssociationWalktoEndAlzheimerrsquosonSaturdayOctober5at830amHeatherFarms301N SanCar-losDrive WalnutCreek WalktoEndAlzheimerrsquosisthelargestmovementtoendAlzheimerrsquosdiseaseAllproceedsprovideforcriticallyneededAlzheim-errsquossupportandeducationDonatejoinateamorstartateamat wwwalzorgwalk orbycalling 800-272-3900

2013 HOME TOUR TheMartinezHomeTourtakesplaceonSaturdayOctober12thReservethedateInformationcomingsoontowwwmar-tinezhometourcom

Celebrate

Remember

Fight Back

Take a Bite out of CancerBark for Life of Pleasant Hill

Saturday August 3 9am - Noon PH City Hall Gazebo Park

100 Gregory Lane

TO REGISTER wwwrelayforlifeorgbarkpleasanthillca

925-944-4898 e-mail lmasseoyahoocom

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 39

925-827-12001936 Linda Drive Pleasant Hill CA 94523

salescrsfbaycom bull wwwcrsfbaycom

Mention this ad and receive 10 OFF

NEW NAME SAME GREAT SERVICE YOU EXPECT

Mention this ad and receive 10 OFF

ANTS bull SPIDERS bull MICE bull RATSANTS bull SPIDERS bull MICE bull RATSMark Ellinwood Owner bull PO Box 23774 bull Pleasant Hill CA 94523

LEADING EDGEPEST MANAGEMENT INC

Lic PR6202

Whatrsquos bugginrsquo you

Termite amp Pest Control(925)689-2222 bull (800)471-5555

wwwLeadingEdgePMcomLic 724531 bull Insured PL amp PD workerrsquos comp

9259398733bull FREE WOODCHIP MULCH

bull TRIMMING EXPERTSbull PRUNING amp STUMP REMOVALbull TREE REMOVAL SPECIALIST

FREEESTIMATES

bull FREE WOODCHIP MULCH

bull TRIMMING EXPERTSbull PRUNING amp STUMP REMOVALbull TREE REMOVAL SPECIALIST

20 OFF ALL TREE WORK WITH THIS AD

20 OFF ALL TREE WORK WITH THIS AD

the carpet

CARPET amp UPHOLSTERY CLEANINGlocally owned and operated established in 99

9259345545wwwthecarpetbutlerbiz

bull BusINEss sERVICE DIRECtORY bullBusINEss sERVICE DIRECtORY bull BusINEss sERVICE DIRECtORY bull BusINEss sERVICE DIRECtORY bull

Advanced Hearing Aid Center

Amy Wasser Edward JonesAspire Pilates CenterBay Area FamilyFestBCI Cabinet Design

Best Western Plus John Muir InnBig Air Heating and Air Conditioning

Budget BlindsCarePatrol

Carlton Senior LivingCity of Pleasant Hill

Cold Stone CreameryColleen Callahan Insurance Services

College Park BoostersConnolly amp Taylor

DallimontirsquosDC Solar

Diablo Valley OncologyDowntown Pleasant Hill

Dr Bob Schaefer Chiropractic amp Weight LossFlaskerud - REMAX Today

Grocery OutletHaginrsquos Automotive

Hammerrsquos Heating and ACHillcrest Congregational Church

Hillcrest Veterinary HospitalHire My HusbandHitchcock Realty

Home Detailers HousekeepingJennifer L Martin DDS

Kobe JapanLaw Office of Daniel L DuRee

Lemonade AccountingLes Schwab Tires Martinez

Linda J Weihofen Reverse MortageMain Street Martinez

Matthew C Rinn State Farm InsuranceMartinez Furniture Co

Maureen Ingalls - REMAX AccordMeineke Car Care Center

Mosquito SquadMoulding Company

New You Dance CenterNor-Cal T-Shirts

Pacific Coast Farmersrsquo Market

Paddock BowlPleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce

Pleasant Hill Chamber Green Business CommitteePleasant Hill Rec amp Park

RehabCareRound Table Pizza

Samuels ConstructionSenior Helpers

Shell Western States Credit UnionSuzanne Looker Pacific Union International

UPS Store ndash Virginia HillsUPS Store- Arnold Drive

Village Center for the ArtsWaters Moving and Storage

Youth Homes Thrift Shop

tHaNK YOu aDVERtIsERs

83113

Summer CleaningSpecial

Safe Engineering ConstructionCom9252531000

ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION

bull 2nd Floor amp Room Additions bull Foundation Retaining Wall amp

Concrete Drive Way Repairsbull Design Permit amp Build Services

amp FREEESTIMATE

SB PAINTING INCInterior bull Exterior bull Commercial bull Residential

Saul Bahary

Office 9259323193Fax 9259322578Cell 9253058686

sbpainting4uyahoocom wwwsbpainting4ucom

Since 1982 bull State Lic 555600

wwwourcommunityfocuscomPage 40 August 2013

Page 37: Finalloresaug2013

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 37

Congratulationsonyourbeautifulbaby YourbodyhasbeentransformedfromtheinsideoutandyoursquorenotquitesureofyournextstepFirstjustrestNextstartgentlebreathingexercisestore-strengthenyourdeepcoremusclesThismaypos-itivelyimpactDiastasisRectiactivatesyourpelvicfloorandhelpwithstressContrastbathsforthefeetandlowerlegs(alternatingbucketsofwarmandcoolwater)willaddressswelling Sincemanydoctorsdonrsquotwantyoudoinganyseriousexerciseforsixweeksitrsquosanidealtimetofocusonfootstrengthen-ing Thehormonerelaxinwhichmakesligamentsandtendonsmoreflexibletohelpdeliverababystaysinthesys-temforseveralmonths Thepelvicfloorwhichcontributestobacksup-portandcontrollingincontinencehastoself-repairafterthetraumaofchild-birth Thismeansthathigh-intensitypavement-poundingpost-natalwork-outscanleadtolowerbackandjointinjuries Onceyoursquoremedicallyclearedtoexerciseworkslowlyandcare-fully Gentlyre-strengthenyourover-stretchedcoremuscles Slowlybuildfromtheldquoinsideoutrdquotoaddressthedramaticposturalchangesthatdevel-opedduringthelastfewmonthsof

pregnancy Focusonthemusclesofthecorehipslegsupperbackandfeettogetyoustrongwellalignedandyourjointsstableenoughformoreassertivework Knowthatyourbodywillfeeldifferentwhenex-

ercisingafterchildbirth Allowtimeforyourfeettodecreaseinswellingandregaintheirstrengthfocusongoodbodymechanicsandbemind-fulthatincreasedflexibilitycouldcausejointinjuryTakeintoaccountthatfa-tiguepossiblepostpartumdepression(remembertospeaktoyourdoctor)andbreasttendernessmayaffectyourworkouts Takingextratimeonthefrontendtorebuildasolidsupport-ivefoundationofstrengthcansaveyoufromyearsofbackandjointpainlater TonyaMarieAmosisafullycerti-fiedPilatesinstructorwithover1000hoursoftrainingFormoreinforma-tionpleasecall(925)680-4400orgotowwwAspirePilatesCentercom

Post Natal ExerciseWhere Do I start

By Tonya Marie Amos Aspire Pilates

Tropical Pilates RetreatMarch 15th - 22nd 2014

7 Nights Relaxation for Body amp MindPilates Cooking amp Spanish ClassesThis is your chance to escape

wwwMexicoPilatesRetreatcom

JENNIFER L MARTIN DDS

Specialist in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

401 GREGORY LANE SUITE 126PLEASANT HILL CA 94523

9256768485 FAX 9256760288wwwdrjennifermartincom

What is Your Cancer RiskBy Tiffany Svahn MD

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Community announcementsBark For LifeDogloversareinvitedtoldquotakeabiteoutofcancerrdquoatthethirdannualBarkforLifeofPleasantHillThiscancer-fightingfundraiserwillbeheld9am - noon Sat August 3atthePHCityHallgazeboparkDogsareimportantcaregiversformanycancerpatientsandthisisawaytohonorthemwhileraisingmoneyfortheAmericanCancerSocietyAttheBarkpeoplewalktheirdogsonaleasharoundasmalltrackwhilespecialeventsareheldfordogsandtheirmasterswithprizesforthewinningdogsandagoodiebagforeachTheBarkForLifeisanexten-sionofthePeasantHillRelayForLifewhichwasheldonJune1and2Theeventraised$55000anddonationswillbetakenthroughAugust31Tosup-porttheBarkregisteryourdogfor$25andthensolicitdonationsfromyourdog-lovingfamilyandfriendsFormoreinformationandtoregistergotowwwrelayforlifeorgbarkpleasanthillcaOrcall925-944-4898ore-mailtolmasseoyahoocom

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Pleasant Hill Garden Study ClubAugust 6th 630pmatournewlo-cationFaithLutheranSocialHall50WoodsworthLnPleasantHill OpentoallinterestedingardeningGuestsalwayswelcometoprograms

ANNUAL Barbecue at Mangini Farm hosted by Louie Mangini Saturday August 10 4-8pmonPleasantHillRdnearTaylorBlvdBenefittingRodgersRanchWheatBarnRestorationLivemu-sicFoodFunampFriendsEmailrodg-ersranchyahoocomorcallAlomaat825-0506or216-5899Tickets$50per-son$90couple$20child(10-15years)

Downtown Ghost WalksEvery 4th amp 5th Friday through Octo-berA1-12hourguidedwalkingtourthroughHistoricDowntownMartinez

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Antiques Collectibles and Vintage ShowSaturday August 3 8am-4pmTheMartinezPeddlersFaireoneofthelargestantiquescollectiblesvintageandartsampcraftshowsintheareaOver150vendorsplus12storesonMainStandFerryStJohnHumphrieswillbeon-handtoappraiseyourcarry-initemfora$5donationtotheMartinezHistoricalSociety

Fridays on the MainEvery Friday thissummerMainStreetisalivewithcolorfulhotrodsclassiccarscustomtrucksmotorcyclesartsampcraftvendorsandlivemusicEnjoymusicfromlocalbandsandDJrsquosthroughoutthesummerEveryFridaythroughAugust306pm-8pmMainStMartinez

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CaliforniaSkinandMelanomaCenterFormoreinformationcall925-677-7287 Just the FactsRegarding Skin CancerFriday August 30233GregoryLanePleasantHillDermatologistDrShannyBaughmanfromAlamoOaksDerma-tologywilldiscusspreventionearlyde-tectionandtreatmentoptionsRefresh-mentsandskinscreenprovidedToregistercall925-677-7287

Walnut Creek Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos - FREEandopentothepublicThecommunity isinvitedtoattendtheAlzheimerrsquosAssociationWalktoEndAlzheimerrsquosonSaturdayOctober5at830amHeatherFarms301N SanCar-losDrive WalnutCreek WalktoEndAlzheimerrsquosisthelargestmovementtoendAlzheimerrsquosdiseaseAllproceedsprovideforcriticallyneededAlzheim-errsquossupportandeducationDonatejoinateamorstartateamat wwwalzorgwalk orbycalling 800-272-3900

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Take a Bite out of CancerBark for Life of Pleasant Hill

Saturday August 3 9am - Noon PH City Hall Gazebo Park

100 Gregory Lane

TO REGISTER wwwrelayforlifeorgbarkpleasanthillca

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Linda J Weihofen Reverse MortageMain Street Martinez

Matthew C Rinn State Farm InsuranceMartinez Furniture Co

Maureen Ingalls - REMAX AccordMeineke Car Care Center

Mosquito SquadMoulding Company

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Pacific Coast Farmersrsquo Market

Paddock BowlPleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce

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RehabCareRound Table Pizza

Samuels ConstructionSenior Helpers

Shell Western States Credit UnionSuzanne Looker Pacific Union International

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Community announcementsBark For LifeDogloversareinvitedtoldquotakeabiteoutofcancerrdquoatthethirdannualBarkforLifeofPleasantHillThiscancer-fightingfundraiserwillbeheld9am - noon Sat August 3atthePHCityHallgazeboparkDogsareimportantcaregiversformanycancerpatientsandthisisawaytohonorthemwhileraisingmoneyfortheAmericanCancerSocietyAttheBarkpeoplewalktheirdogsonaleasharoundasmalltrackwhilespecialeventsareheldfordogsandtheirmasterswithprizesforthewinningdogsandagoodiebagforeachTheBarkForLifeisanexten-sionofthePeasantHillRelayForLifewhichwasheldonJune1and2Theeventraised$55000anddonationswillbetakenthroughAugust31Tosup-porttheBarkregisteryourdogfor$25andthensolicitdonationsfromyourdog-lovingfamilyandfriendsFormoreinformationandtoregistergotowwwrelayforlifeorgbarkpleasanthillcaOrcall925-944-4898ore-mailtolmasseoyahoocom

Kitty CornerGivecatstheirindependence Thousandsofadultandseniorcatsinourcountyneedhomesyetareoftenforgottenthis

timeofyearduetokittenseasonAdoptanadultorseniorcatandgivethemfreedomandloveKittyCornerat609GregoryLane-aContraCostaHumaneSocietyfreeroamshelterndashholdsnormalhoursSatSunandMonfrom12-3pm(orbyappointmentduringtheweekorafter-hours)ForinformationoragalleryofCCHSrsquoanimalsvisitwwwcchumaneorgorcall925-279-2247

Pleasant Hill Garden Study ClubAugust 6th 630pmatournewlo-cationFaithLutheranSocialHall50WoodsworthLnPleasantHill OpentoallinterestedingardeningGuestsalwayswelcometoprograms

ANNUAL Barbecue at Mangini Farm hosted by Louie Mangini Saturday August 10 4-8pmonPleasantHillRdnearTaylorBlvdBenefittingRodgersRanchWheatBarnRestorationLivemu-sicFoodFunampFriendsEmailrodg-ersranchyahoocomorcallAlomaat825-0506or216-5899Tickets$50per-son$90couple$20child(10-15years)

Downtown Ghost WalksEvery 4th amp 5th Friday through Octo-berA1-12hourguidedwalkingtourthroughHistoricDowntownMartinez

todiscoverthehiddenpastlittleknownhauntingfactsandtalesofdays-gone-byFormoreinfoampticketswwwMainStreet-Martinezorgorcall(925)228-3577

Antiques Collectibles and Vintage ShowSaturday August 3 8am-4pmTheMartinezPeddlersFaireoneofthelargestantiquescollectiblesvintageandartsampcraftshowsintheareaOver150vendorsplus12storesonMainStandFerryStJohnHumphrieswillbeon-handtoappraiseyourcarry-initemfora$5donationtotheMartinezHistoricalSociety

Fridays on the MainEvery Friday thissummerMainStreetisalivewithcolorfulhotrodsclassiccarscustomtrucksmotorcyclesartsampcraftvendorsandlivemusicEnjoymusicfromlocalbandsandDJrsquosthroughoutthesummerEveryFridaythroughAugust306pm-8pmMainStMartinez

Road to Healthy Skin TourWednesday August 28 10am ndash 4pmPalosVerdesMallRiteAidParkinglotWalnutCreekAfreefullbodyskincan-cerscreeningbylicenseddermatologistsSponsorsSkinCancerFoundationand

CaliforniaSkinandMelanomaCenterFormoreinformationcall925-677-7287 Just the FactsRegarding Skin CancerFriday August 30233GregoryLanePleasantHillDermatologistDrShannyBaughmanfromAlamoOaksDerma-tologywilldiscusspreventionearlyde-tectionandtreatmentoptionsRefresh-mentsandskinscreenprovidedToregistercall925-677-7287

Walnut Creek Walk to End Alzheimerrsquos - FREEandopentothepublicThecommunity isinvitedtoattendtheAlzheimerrsquosAssociationWalktoEndAlzheimerrsquosonSaturdayOctober5at830amHeatherFarms301N SanCar-losDrive WalnutCreek WalktoEndAlzheimerrsquosisthelargestmovementtoendAlzheimerrsquosdiseaseAllproceedsprovideforcriticallyneededAlzheim-errsquossupportandeducationDonatejoinateamorstartateamat wwwalzorgwalk orbycalling 800-272-3900

2013 HOME TOUR TheMartinezHomeTourtakesplaceonSaturdayOctober12thReservethedateInformationcomingsoontowwwmar-tinezhometourcom

Celebrate

Remember

Fight Back

Take a Bite out of CancerBark for Life of Pleasant Hill

Saturday August 3 9am - Noon PH City Hall Gazebo Park

100 Gregory Lane

TO REGISTER wwwrelayforlifeorgbarkpleasanthillca

925-944-4898 e-mail lmasseoyahoocom

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 39

925-827-12001936 Linda Drive Pleasant Hill CA 94523

salescrsfbaycom bull wwwcrsfbaycom

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NEW NAME SAME GREAT SERVICE YOU EXPECT

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ANTS bull SPIDERS bull MICE bull RATSANTS bull SPIDERS bull MICE bull RATSMark Ellinwood Owner bull PO Box 23774 bull Pleasant Hill CA 94523

LEADING EDGEPEST MANAGEMENT INC

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Termite amp Pest Control(925)689-2222 bull (800)471-5555

wwwLeadingEdgePMcomLic 724531 bull Insured PL amp PD workerrsquos comp

9259398733bull FREE WOODCHIP MULCH

bull TRIMMING EXPERTSbull PRUNING amp STUMP REMOVALbull TREE REMOVAL SPECIALIST

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bull TRIMMING EXPERTSbull PRUNING amp STUMP REMOVALbull TREE REMOVAL SPECIALIST

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the carpet

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9259345545wwwthecarpetbutlerbiz

bull BusINEss sERVICE DIRECtORY bullBusINEss sERVICE DIRECtORY bull BusINEss sERVICE DIRECtORY bull BusINEss sERVICE DIRECtORY bull

Advanced Hearing Aid Center

Amy Wasser Edward JonesAspire Pilates CenterBay Area FamilyFestBCI Cabinet Design

Best Western Plus John Muir InnBig Air Heating and Air Conditioning

Budget BlindsCarePatrol

Carlton Senior LivingCity of Pleasant Hill

Cold Stone CreameryColleen Callahan Insurance Services

College Park BoostersConnolly amp Taylor

DallimontirsquosDC Solar

Diablo Valley OncologyDowntown Pleasant Hill

Dr Bob Schaefer Chiropractic amp Weight LossFlaskerud - REMAX Today

Grocery OutletHaginrsquos Automotive

Hammerrsquos Heating and ACHillcrest Congregational Church

Hillcrest Veterinary HospitalHire My HusbandHitchcock Realty

Home Detailers HousekeepingJennifer L Martin DDS

Kobe JapanLaw Office of Daniel L DuRee

Lemonade AccountingLes Schwab Tires Martinez

Linda J Weihofen Reverse MortageMain Street Martinez

Matthew C Rinn State Farm InsuranceMartinez Furniture Co

Maureen Ingalls - REMAX AccordMeineke Car Care Center

Mosquito SquadMoulding Company

New You Dance CenterNor-Cal T-Shirts

Pacific Coast Farmersrsquo Market

Paddock BowlPleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce

Pleasant Hill Chamber Green Business CommitteePleasant Hill Rec amp Park

RehabCareRound Table Pizza

Samuels ConstructionSenior Helpers

Shell Western States Credit UnionSuzanne Looker Pacific Union International

UPS Store ndash Virginia HillsUPS Store- Arnold Drive

Village Center for the ArtsWaters Moving and Storage

Youth Homes Thrift Shop

tHaNK YOu aDVERtIsERs

83113

Summer CleaningSpecial

Safe Engineering ConstructionCom9252531000

ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION

bull 2nd Floor amp Room Additions bull Foundation Retaining Wall amp

Concrete Drive Way Repairsbull Design Permit amp Build Services

amp FREEESTIMATE

SB PAINTING INCInterior bull Exterior bull Commercial bull Residential

Saul Bahary

Office 9259323193Fax 9259322578Cell 9253058686

sbpainting4uyahoocom wwwsbpainting4ucom

Since 1982 bull State Lic 555600

wwwourcommunityfocuscomPage 40 August 2013

Page 39: Finalloresaug2013

wwwourcommunityfocuscomAugust 2013 Page 39

925-827-12001936 Linda Drive Pleasant Hill CA 94523

salescrsfbaycom bull wwwcrsfbaycom

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NEW NAME SAME GREAT SERVICE YOU EXPECT

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ANTS bull SPIDERS bull MICE bull RATSANTS bull SPIDERS bull MICE bull RATSMark Ellinwood Owner bull PO Box 23774 bull Pleasant Hill CA 94523

LEADING EDGEPEST MANAGEMENT INC

Lic PR6202

Whatrsquos bugginrsquo you

Termite amp Pest Control(925)689-2222 bull (800)471-5555

wwwLeadingEdgePMcomLic 724531 bull Insured PL amp PD workerrsquos comp

9259398733bull FREE WOODCHIP MULCH

bull TRIMMING EXPERTSbull PRUNING amp STUMP REMOVALbull TREE REMOVAL SPECIALIST

FREEESTIMATES

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bull TRIMMING EXPERTSbull PRUNING amp STUMP REMOVALbull TREE REMOVAL SPECIALIST

20 OFF ALL TREE WORK WITH THIS AD

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the carpet

CARPET amp UPHOLSTERY CLEANINGlocally owned and operated established in 99

9259345545wwwthecarpetbutlerbiz

bull BusINEss sERVICE DIRECtORY bullBusINEss sERVICE DIRECtORY bull BusINEss sERVICE DIRECtORY bull BusINEss sERVICE DIRECtORY bull

Advanced Hearing Aid Center

Amy Wasser Edward JonesAspire Pilates CenterBay Area FamilyFestBCI Cabinet Design

Best Western Plus John Muir InnBig Air Heating and Air Conditioning

Budget BlindsCarePatrol

Carlton Senior LivingCity of Pleasant Hill

Cold Stone CreameryColleen Callahan Insurance Services

College Park BoostersConnolly amp Taylor

DallimontirsquosDC Solar

Diablo Valley OncologyDowntown Pleasant Hill

Dr Bob Schaefer Chiropractic amp Weight LossFlaskerud - REMAX Today

Grocery OutletHaginrsquos Automotive

Hammerrsquos Heating and ACHillcrest Congregational Church

Hillcrest Veterinary HospitalHire My HusbandHitchcock Realty

Home Detailers HousekeepingJennifer L Martin DDS

Kobe JapanLaw Office of Daniel L DuRee

Lemonade AccountingLes Schwab Tires Martinez

Linda J Weihofen Reverse MortageMain Street Martinez

Matthew C Rinn State Farm InsuranceMartinez Furniture Co

Maureen Ingalls - REMAX AccordMeineke Car Care Center

Mosquito SquadMoulding Company

New You Dance CenterNor-Cal T-Shirts

Pacific Coast Farmersrsquo Market

Paddock BowlPleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce

Pleasant Hill Chamber Green Business CommitteePleasant Hill Rec amp Park

RehabCareRound Table Pizza

Samuels ConstructionSenior Helpers

Shell Western States Credit UnionSuzanne Looker Pacific Union International

UPS Store ndash Virginia HillsUPS Store- Arnold Drive

Village Center for the ArtsWaters Moving and Storage

Youth Homes Thrift Shop

tHaNK YOu aDVERtIsERs

83113

Summer CleaningSpecial

Safe Engineering ConstructionCom9252531000

ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION

bull 2nd Floor amp Room Additions bull Foundation Retaining Wall amp

Concrete Drive Way Repairsbull Design Permit amp Build Services

amp FREEESTIMATE

SB PAINTING INCInterior bull Exterior bull Commercial bull Residential

Saul Bahary

Office 9259323193Fax 9259322578Cell 9253058686

sbpainting4uyahoocom wwwsbpainting4ucom

Since 1982 bull State Lic 555600

wwwourcommunityfocuscomPage 40 August 2013

Page 40: Finalloresaug2013

wwwourcommunityfocuscomPage 40 August 2013


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