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Halloween FestivitiesMartinez Pumpkin Dunkin at RankinOn Sunday October 19 jump in the Rankin Aquatic Center pool to pick the perfect pumpkin Crafts supplies provided Cost for per person pumpkin and swim $6 or Measure H $450 Fees for swim only with no pumpkin 0-2 years free Children $150 Adults $250 Seniors $200 Must pre-register for a pumpkin at wwwcityofmartinezorg or call 372-3510 Event is 1-3pmMarty and Barbararsquos Halloween HuntAn old-fashioned Halloween affair is on Thursday October 23 330-5pm at Holi-day Highlands Figtree and Eastwood-bury Lane There will be crafts candy face painting and a candy hunt Everything is FREE Decorate a candy bag and have your face painted The candy hunt will be at 4pm sharp Space is limited to the first 100 children Registration closes on October 23 Register on line at wwwcityofmartinezorg Event is for ages 3 - 12 years oldHalloween SpooktacularThe 5th annual Trunk or Treat Main is a

free Halloween Spooktacular Sunday October 26 10am-2pm in Downtown Martinez Visit creatively themed and decorated car trunks and shops lining downtown Martinez to collect candy and treats Treat bags and maps will be handed out in the Main Street Plaza adjacent to Starbucks on Main St Face painting in the plaza will be provided by the City of Martinez Park amp Rec For more information call (925) 228-3577 Alhambra Cemetery ToursFull Moon Tour Thursday October 9 Halloween Tour Friday October 31 630 -745pm at the Alhambra Pioneer Cem-etery The cemetery established in 1851 has a rich history and stunning views of the Carquinez Strait Wear sturdy com-fortable shoes and dress for the weather Sorry no children please To reserve a tour space please call Martinez Recrea-tion at (925) 372-3510 or register on line at wwwcityofmartinezorgOktoberfest Celebration Grace Episcopal Church 130 Muir Sta-tion Rd Martinez 530pm Social Hour 630pm Dinner Music by The Polkadots

German Band Raffle prizes Tickets $25Adult under 12 free For ticketsinforma-tion call Jennifer Sabroe at (925) 383-8386 or email jennifersabroesbcglobalnetConcordVote for Best ScarecrowJoin the Downtown businesses at Todos Santos Plaza on Halloween October 31 3 - 5pm to Trick or Treat with the kids and vote for the best Scarecrow in town Look for the orange and black balloons in front of participating businessesPleasant HillHillcrest Family Fall Festival October 24-26 Join us for a weekend of Family Fun Friday October 24 Family Movie Night with Pizza at 6 pm in Fellowship Hall Monsters Inc will be shown Free will offering Saturday October 25 Family Spaghetti Dinner at 530 pm in Fellow-ship Hall The cost for dinner is $15 per adult with anyone under 18 FREE if accompanied by an adult Sunday October 26 Join us for church at 1030 am with a Family Harvest Festival to follow in the upper campus We will have a haunted house trick or

treating fun games and prizesHillcrest Church is located at 404 Gregory Lane Pleasant Hill Call 925-689-8260 or visit the website at hillcrestuccorg for more information Trunk or TreatOn Friday October 24 bring the whole family in costume and enjoy the even-ing going from trunk to trunk collecting candy from community members who have decorated their vehicles for this fun spooktacular event Crafts activities and a goodie bag for each child Donrsquot want to trick or treat Register your decorated vehicle for a chance to win a great prize Purchase hot dogs and drinks for $1 each amp support the Pleasant Hill Teen Center Free for trick-or-treaters Donations appreciated Sponsored by Generations Church This free event is in the Pleasant Hill Park parking Lot 147 Gregory Lane Trunk Entry Fee $5Pleasant Hill Elementaryrsquos 60th Annual CarnoweenOctober 25 11-3 pm 2097 Oak Park Blvd Food games prizes and more Fun for the whole family


BY JULIE ROSS Perhaps you were not aware that if you covered the state of Oregon with a layer of pop-corn kernels and then popped them it would cover the entire United States I have not heard of any plans in the works to perform an actual trial to prove this however it seems plausible based on the find-ing that on average popped popcorn takes up 37 times more room than un-popped popcorn Welcome to October the official ldquoPopcorn Poppinrsquo Monthrdquo when all Americans including Californians (who have been known to scoff at Midwest-ern antics) are invited to celebrate the popcorn harvest According to the Popcorn Board (wwwpopcornorg) a popcorn ker-nel is tough enough to withstand the

precise amount of pressure needed for the water inside to heat expand and gelatinize the starch When the hull bursts open the gelatinized starch spills out and promptly cools into the familiar popped shape Americans evidently love gelatinized starch con-suming around 16 billion quarts of this whole grain annually Yes popcorn is a whole grain consisting of germ en-dosperm and pericarp the part we call the hull Air-popped popcorn has only 31 calories a cup oil-popped about 55 calories per cup Popcorn is not only a low-calorie whole grain snack but it is also fun it can pop up to three feet in the air (Not that I recommend trying this Really) When I was growing up popcorn balls were a Halloween staple Neigh-bors passed out homemade treats to trick-or-treaters back then and pop-corn balls were the hands-down fa-vorite The ones we ate were about the

size of a tennis ball The fine people of Sac City Iowa were evidently not satis-fied with such modestly proportioned treats In 2009 Sac City residents put together the worldrsquos largest popcorn ball It weighed 5000 pounds stood

over eight feet tall and was almost 29 feet around Now thatrsquos some impres-sive poppinrsquo You can find several excellent pop-corn recipes with photos on the wwwcooksrecipescom website courtesy of the Popcorn Board including a recipe for Happy Halloween Mini-Popcorn Balls You can add orange food color-ing to make them extra Halloween-y if you like If popcorn balls arenrsquot your thing try the Spicy Cajun Popcorn amp Nuts for a savory snack or Popcorn Srsquomores to satisfy a sweet tooth I personally donrsquot think the pop-corn-based Green Halloween Zombies confection (with gumball eyes and candy corn teeth) look particularly ap-petizing but they probably would be a Halloween party hit Get poppinrsquo and have a happy and safe Halloween You can reach Julie at ju-lieakrosscomcastnet

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BY TRACEY GREENWOOD College Park High School senior Mitchell Lane won first place at the Berkeley Summer 2014 Rubikrsquos Cube Competition when he solved the Skewb cube in 464 seconds setting a national record His record fell only a few min-utes later at a competition in Wisconsin Mitchell currently ranks 9th in the world with an average Skewb solve time of 464 seconds He also ranks 9th in the world in the Rubikrsquos Cube 3X3 category with a solve time of 625 seconds Mitchell is one of the founding members of Bay Area Speed Cubinrsquo (BASC) a group of high school cubing friends from around the Bay Area who organize and run competitions in the South Bay Competitions are held about three times a year at the Family Moose

Lodge in Sunnyvale with the hope of at-tracting younger and first time competi-tors These competitions have attracted more than 100 participants at every event For more information see wwwworldcubeassociationorg This fall Mitchell organized a club at College Park for students interested in learning more about speed cube solving and the mathematics and engineering behind it He has participated in over 30 Ru-bikrsquos Cube competitions most recently attending the Rubikrsquos Cube US National Championship at the Liberty Science Center in Liberty New Jersey where he placed in the top ten in six categories The Skewb is a combination puzzle and a mechanical puzzle in the style of Rubikrsquos Cube

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Girls Paris Arditti senior class president marchingconcert band president of Green Team Interact Club varsity lacrosse Alhambra Way

Club Powderpuff Tiera Beverly lead in Cabaret spring 2014 Cheyenne Davis varsity cheer captain rally squad competition cheer team Maria Filice varsity water polo Hannah Hatch junior class president Journal Club VP Interact Club drama production Hailee Herndon varsity basketball varsity volleyball Sierra Morales Hallmark president of Baking Club choir Grace Perkins ASB president varsity

basketball varsity water polo varsity track amp field Carly Spencer varsity tennis captain vice president of Yoga Club AP artist Mariah Strykers leadership varsity basketball Key Club CSF site council Tess Taylor varsity water polo Lindsey Wells varsity soccer

Boys Salman Abdurrohman senior class vice president varsity volleyball varsity soccer Interact Club CERT member Harrison Brown varsity water polocaptain varsity swimmingcaptain varsity soccer co-president Interact Club CSF Josh Evans varsity football varsity

track amp field Christian Giannini drama choir varsity cross country president of Drama Club president of Key Club Film Club CSF Grant Hill varsity football varsity baseball Dustin Langner varsity basketball Interact Club Safe School ambassador Boyrsquos State delegate Drake McCord MCST Much Ado (performer) Cabaret (tech) Sharp-Dressed Ninjas (improv) troupe captain Spencer Olson varsity volley-

ball varsity water polo Connor Sullivan marchingconcert band varsity water polo varsity swimming Key Club vice president of UNICEF

CSF Davey Towers vice president Improv Club troupe Drama Club productions mascot co-founder of Cloud Appreciation Club varsity ten-

nis Table Tennis Club leadership Harrison Wygal varsity water polocaptain varsity swimming Interact Club Luke Zaro yearbook rally

squad Photo by Kerry Cusack Alhambra High School announces their 2014 homecoming court and the Grand Marshal for the homecoming pa-rade Jared Leaf Jared the 2010 home-coming king and a 2011 Alhambra gradu-ate is currently a student at San Jose State University Last May he survived an intense apartment fire with third degree burns on his back and hands He is an inspiration and source of pride to his fam-ily friends school and community The grand marshal will lead the parade on Oc-tober 10 with 24 members of the Class of 2015 behind him in the traditional parade format

Pictured Jared Leaf Alhambra High School 2010 home-coming king and 2014 Grand Marshal with AHS mascot and Aaron Hern Alhambra class of 2019 Story by Grace Perkins Alhambra ASB president Photo by Kerry Cusack yearbook adviser


Market Update27 Tips to Drive Up the Sale of Your Home

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East Bay - Because your home may well be your largest asset selling it is probably one of the most im-portant decisions you will make in your life And once you have made that decision yoursquoll want to sell your home for the highest price in the shortest time possible without com-promising your sanity Before you place your home on the market herersquos a way to help you to be as prepared as possible To assist home sellers a new industry report has just been released called ldquo27 Valuable Tips You Should Know to Get Your Home Sold Fast and for Top Dollarrdquo It tackles the important issues you need to know to make your home competitive in todayrsquos tough aggressive market-place With these 27 tips discover how to protect and capitalize on your

most important investment reduce stress be in control of your situation and make the most profit possible Discover how to avoid financial disappointment or worse a financial disaster when selling your home Using a common-sense approach get the straight facts about what can make or break the sale of your home You owe it to yourself to learn how these important tips will give you the competitive edge to get your home sold fast and for the most amount of money To hear a brief recorded message about how to order your FREE copy of this report call 1-800-597-9215 and enter ID 1237 You can call any time 24 hours a day 7 days a week

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Tips to Sell Your HomeBY NATHAN HITCHCOCK As our local real estate market starts to wind down from the boisterous spring and summer months interesting ldquomicroclimatesrdquo star to taking form For example in the City of Concord the inventory of single-family homes for sale is up a whopping 216 from last month while the neighboring cities of Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek saw their inventory levels drop by 184 and 16 respectively over the same period Overall inventory levels are down 17 in Contra Costa County With this fluctuating market settling on a listing price becomes challenging for home sellers If you market too high yoursquoll likely be hearing nothing but crickets chirping as you wait for prospective buyers But if your home is not selling itrsquos important not to put the blame on the ask-ing price too quickly There are three other important factors to consider first1Is the home properly prepared Your home doesnrsquot need to be fully remod-eled but itrsquos vital to cover the basics a deep cleaning inside and out including windows fresh and clean paint inside and out clean flooring with no excessive wear tidy yards and pared down personal be-longings And if your homersquos decor would make the perfect set for a period movie yoursquoll greatly benefit from the services of a skilled staging consultant2 Is the home properly marketed Historically just having your home listed

on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) is 95 of the marketing needed to ensure success But buyers now directly access home listings online so how your home is listed on the MLS is vitally important My secret weapon professional photography As buyers sift through hundreds of listings online the process quickly degrades to rapidly flipping through pictures shortlist-ing whatever catches their eye After all your hard work in step 1 washed out and shadowy photos taken with the average point-and-shoot camera are not going to cut it3 Has the home been on the market long enough Typically in our current market a prepared priced and marketed home should sell in 2-3 weeks or less how-ever each area will have its own timing Determine the average days on market for homes currently pending sale in your neighborhood and compare it to how long your home has been listed for sale If you have not hit that number yet you may just need to give it a little more time If yoursquove properly prepared and marketed your home and yoursquove given it enough time to be exposed to prospec-tive buyers there is only one piece of the puzzle left price If itrsquos not selling you have two options 1) lower your asking price or 2) patiently wait for market values to catch up with Nathan Hitchcock is a Broker Associ-ate with Alain Pinel Realtors and can be reached by phone at 9253974000 via email at nathanhitchteamcom or online at wwwhitchteamcom CA BRE Lic 01414254

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City Clerk Redux In the wake of the experience we had with the non-performance of our prior city clerk and to address the inability of the city council to compel performance by an elected city clerk the city council has put the question to voters in the November 4 election whether the posi-tion of Pleasant Hillrsquos city clerk is to be an appointed rather than elected position The city clerk is an appointed posi-tion in the vast majority of Contra Costa County cities and throughout the state and it is time for Pleasant Hill to fall in line with this modern practice An appointed city clerk would be selected by the city manager based on professional qualifica-tions Once hired the city clerk will be held accountable for capably performing the required duties of this vital function I and three of my fellow councilmem-bers (Ken Carlson David Durant and Michael Harris) believe that an appointed city clerk is in the best interest of the city and they signed a ballot argument in favor of the measure Although Coun-cilmember Jack Weir voted to put the measure on the ballot he declined to sign the ballot argument in favor No opposi-tion to this measure was filed and none will appear in your election materialsWhat Does A City Clerk Actually Do The city clerk traditionally prepared the official minutes of city council meet-ings and was the caretaker for the city seal and official city records and administered oaths of office In addition to these basic historic duties over the years the legisla-ture has assigned ever greater and more impactful responsibilities to the city clerk The city clerk is the election official for the city and interacts with the County Elections Department during all local elections to assure compliance with all election laws and regulations The city clerk is now also responsible for ensuring compliance with the Brown Act (Open Meeting Law) regarding the conduct of

city business and responses to public in-quiries Finally the city clerk is designated as the official responsible for coordinat-ing recording and retaining the State-ments of Economic Interests of all elected and appointed officials and staff and for collecting and maintaining all candidate campaign finance formsThe City Clerk Should Be An Appointed Position Today in Pleasant Hill city staff already performs many of the increased obligations that have been imposed on the position of city clerk over time The office of the city attorney is responsible for Brown Act compliance and the office of the city manager is responsible for elec-tions and campaign finance law compli-ance public records requests agenda preparation public information and overall records management Adding the city clerkrsquos note-taking and ceremonial duties to the city employee job duties is sensible If the position of city clerk becomes appointive the employee assigned those duties would work under the direction of the city manager with those duties comprising only part of a larger scope of responsibilities A city clerk function in which all of the work is performed by city staff is clearly preferable to the current arrangement and the citizens of Pleasant Hill will be better served So when you are studying your ballot and are considering how to answer the following question ldquoShall the office of city clerk be ap-pointive Yes ___ No ___rdquo I urge you to vote YESPGampE Tree Removal Update Earlier this year I wrote of my concern about PGampErsquos Pipeline Pathways Project and the utilityrsquos expressed intent to denude Pleasant Hill of some of its prized trees and landscape along our city streets and adjoining our residences After much public outcry and many meetings with City Manager June Catalano and others

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Tim Flaherty Mayor of Pleasant Hill

City of Pleasant Hill City of Pleasant Hill

PGampE relented and has agreed to not remove any trees without the cityrsquos agree-ment I am pleased to report that PGampE and the city have reached an agreement in principal whereby PGampE has agreed to comply with all local ordinances regard-ing any tree removal in the city and to

re-evaluate what trees actually impact public safety The city council approved a Memorandum of Understanding and this memorandum will be the framework under which a future agreement will be negotiated You can read it for yourself at wwwpleasant-hillnetpge

Public Meetings

Chamber Calendar

Exterior Improvements to Downtown The owners of Downtown Pleasant Hill are looking to make some exterior site improvements to the west plaza area of Downtown Visitors to the area could see the following improvements in the coming months a new fountain colored stencil-pat-terns on the existing concrete walkway a new raised-planter bed and new in-ground planting areas three new trees removal of an existing concrete seat wall new patio chairs and even a solar powered cell phone charging station According to the Sep-tember 4 ARC staff report ldquoThe proposed improvements in conjunction with im-provements currently underway to the ldquoclock towerrdquo building and expected future improvements to the adjacent Atlas and Athena outdoor display area would refresh and add vitality to this major focal point of downtown Pleasant Hillrdquo The ARC will de-termine whether the proposed project takes into consideration the cityrsquos Downtown tenant design guidelinesCity Council Election Four candidates are contesting two city council seats at the November 4th elec-tion The nominees are listed in the order in which they will appear on the ballot as determined by the random alphabetical drawing conducted by the Secretary of Statersquos Office City councilmember (2 seats full terms of 4 years) Michael G Harris Sue Noack Dorothy Englund and Jack Weir Each candidate has subscribed to the City of Pleasant Hillrsquos Fair Campaign Pledge Copies are available at the city clerkrsquos of-fice located at 100 Gregory Lane You can read their candidate statements on pages 21amp22City Council Candidates Forum On October 9 the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce is hosting a forum for city council candidates who are vying for two seats on the city council in the November 4th election Local business owner Jennifer Grossi will moderate the panel discussion and debate The forum will be streamed live on the city website (wwwpleasant-hillnetmedia) and will be broadcast after the event on Comcast Channel 28 ATT U-Verse Channel 99 and Astound Channel 29 The forum is 7 - 830pm in the city coun-cil chambers Measure T Voters in Pleasant Hill will decide in the November election whether the city clerk position should be elected or appointed The city council voted to place Mea-sure T on the ballot in March 2014MDUSD Candidates Forum On October 2 the Pleasant Hill Education Commission is hosting a forum for candidates vying for three seats on the board of trustees of Mt Diablo Unified School District at the November 4th election There are six candidates Linda Mayo Cheryl

Hansen Mike Langley Herbert Lee Debra Mason and James Ryan The forum will be streamed live on the city website (wwwpleasant-hillnetmedia) and will be broad-cast after the event on Comcast Channel 28 ATT U-Verse Channel 99 and Astound Channel 29 Forum is from 7pm-830pm in the city council chambers Art Jazz and Wine Festival Join the many thousands of residents and visitors in strolling along Crescent Drive in Downtown Pleasant Hill New this year is a beer garden to compliment the wine pavilion with premium wines from Livermore to Napa In addition arts and craft booths will line both sides of Crescent Drive The newly expanded KIDSZONE will feature a water ball activity that allows you to walk crawl and run in water Try your hand at the carnival games bounce in the beach-themed jump house or line up to get your face painted Festivities also include an appearance by SpongeBob on the KIDZONE stage at 11am Jack Alexander Magic Studio 925 performances and the Diablo Taiko Japanese drumming group The Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce sponsors the two-day event The festi-val runs Saturday 10am ndash 6pm a Saturday evening concert 630 - 845pm and Sun-day 11am - 5pm

680 Business Clubs Business Building Networking meet twice monthly Please call the Chamber office for more informationWednesdays - Off the Grid Food Trucks 5-9pm Trelany Road PHSaturdays - Farmersrsquo Market 9am-1pm Trelany Road PH 104 ndash Art Jazz amp Wine 10am-6pm Crescent Drive Downtown PH104 ndash Saturday Evening Concert featuring East Bay Mudd 630-845pm Cres-cent Drive Downtown PH105 ndash Art Jazz amp Wine 11-5pm Crescent Drive Downtown PH109 - City Council Candidates Forum 7-830pm PH City Council Chambers City Hall PH109 - Business Mixer 5-630pm Play It Again Sports 1150 Contra Costa Blvd PH1023 - Ribbon Cutting amp Open House 530pm Farmers Insurance 2255 Mo-rello Ave Suite 150 PH1027 - Green Business Committee meeting 4-5pm Wencersquos Restaurant 1922 Oak Park BlvdPH1027 - Government Affairs Committee meeting 530-7pm Back Forty BBQ 100 Coggins Drive PH1029 ndash Ribbon Cutting amp Grand Opening 5pm Mountain Mikersquos Pizza 962 Contra Costa Blvd PH (Safeway is next door)

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City News Continued In FocusNonirsquos Pet Boutique amp Grooming Nonirsquos Pet Boutique amp Grooming is a family owned business and we love our animals My sister-in-law Noni has the gift of flair and I Melanie the gift of gab The two of us have many years of retail under our belts and we are looking forward to including you and the pets in your life as part of our family Our full-service grooming salon for cats and dogs offers massage baths and full body grooming including teeth brushing nail trimming and ear cleaning We offer a la carte services as well Our groomers are very talented and have a range of six to twenty-five years of experi-ence personable service and tender lov-ing care Nonirsquos Pet Boutique offers all natural treats for your pets with an array of wheat free grain free and even gluten free cook-ies and goodies We also carry a variety of unique gifts for the dog and cat lovers in your lives as well as gifts for your pets

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City Council Meeting Oct 3 17City Hall 525 Henrietta Street 7-11pm Contact 372-3500

Design Review Meeting Oct 8 22City Hall 525 Henrietta Street 3-5pm Contact 372-3500

Planning Commission Meeting Oct 14 28City Hall 525 Henrietta Street 7-11pm Contact 372-3500

Zoning Administrator Meeting Oct 1 15City Hall 525 Henrietta Street 3-5pm Contact 372-3500

For Confirmation Visit wwwcityofmartinezorg

105 ndash 12th Annual Shell Run for Education 7-8am Registration 5K10K RunWalk at 830am For more information and to register visit wwwmartinezed-foundationcom or call the race hotline at (925) 313-5562

109 - Educational Series 1130-130pm ldquoTarget Marketing and Marketing Strategiesrdquo Presented by Mitch Hardin Contra Costa SBDC Creekside Church multi-purpose room 444 Fig Tree Lane (Morello to Midhill) $10 for Chamber members non-members $20 Lunch will be provided All no-shows that have not paid will be charged $10 Space is limited RSVP required at least 2 days prior to the Chamber

109 ndash Chamber Mixer 530-730pm Waters Moving amp Storage and Astound Broadband at Waters Moving amp Storage 37 Bridgehead Road Martinez Great networking food fun and raffle prizes Bring a raffle prize and have your busi-ness announced

1013 ndash Office closed in observance of Columbus Day

1015 ndash Martinez Manufacturing Day 8-10am Martinez Event Center 524 Main Street Martinez Hosted by the Martinez Chamber with the support of Shell Free to the public RSVP to the Chamber

1025 ndash 29th Annual Martinez Mayorrsquos Cup Golf Classic Registration begins at 130pm Shotgun Start for the 9-hole Day Golf four person scramble is at 230pm with on-course food and beverages Break at 5pm for dinner and silent auction Then itrsquos back on the course at 615pm for Shotgun start for the 9-hole Night Golf two person alternate shot We wrap up the evening at 830pm with dessert awards and a raffleCo-hosted with Main Street Martinez at Pine Mead-ows Golf Course 451 Vine Hill Way Martinez For reservations and information call the Chamber or visit wwwmartinezmayorscupcom

Save the Date Coming up November 6th Chamber Business Expo Thursday 4-7pm at the Crowne Plaza Hotel 45 John Glenn Drive Concord Call for more information and to reserve your booth

Mayorrsquos MessageCity News

Rob Schroder Mayor of Martinez

City of Martinez City of Martinez

Public Meetings

Chamber Calendar

Costume Donation to MUSD The City of Martinez recently completed a transaction with the Martinez Unified School District to donate a significant number of costume items for-merly owned by the Willows Theater Company to local schools In September 2013 the city council approved a bill of sale for the purchase of various assets of personal property formerly owned by the Willows Theater Company Site vis-its with several teachers and staff gave them the opportunity to evaluate these costumes and identify items they would like to acquire for school use Approxi-mately 109 dresses 60 wigs and a large selection of hats were among the do-nated items Waterfront Park Project Update Three public workshops were conducted beginning last November to seek community feedback and help with the planning and design process for the improvement of Waterfront Park The workshops developed a project scope that includes renovated ball and soccer fields turf ball field lighting group and individual picnic areas play field paths landscaping irrigation play equipment area and expanded parking lots Construction drawings were approved by city council last July in the hope of having one or two new ball fields playable in early summer 2015 However the preliminary engineersrsquo cost estimate of the preferred park layout between 9-10 million dollars proved cost prohibitive Although Hidden Valley Park is a much smaller park its recent redevelopment was 4 million dollars At the Sep-tember 3 city council meeting City Engineer Tim Tucker said ldquoThe cost came to light that it was really more than what we could afford for that site and still have an adequate reserve of funds to accomplish some of the goals we have for other parks We are now trying to prioritize the improvements that we need at Water-front Parkrdquo Priorities include meeting ADA standards safety and park lighting field lighting and layout and a championship sized ball field that could also be used for the high school Staff will continue to work on the redesign and set Wa-terfront Park goals that can be accomplished at an affordable price with avail-able funding including Measure H Measure WW and developer funding ldquoAs much as I think most of us if not all of us wanted Waterfront Park to go into hyper drive to bring back the semi-professional baseball team and build that signature field as we get further into fall itrsquos not going to happen in 2015 We have to do it right and be methodical about it and look at the available funds because we donrsquot have 10 million dollars to finish all of our projects plus do the full wish list out at the Waterfront What I would like to see at some point is all the projects that have been planned what has been completed and what remains to be completed and the monies involved I think it would be helpful for me the other member of the council and also the public to know where we arerdquo said Mayor Rob Schroder Waterfront Park is the cityrsquos largest park and one of three parks scheduled for construction over the next year The project excludes work on the bocce courts Barn Owl Nest Boxes Parks Maintenance Lead Worker Art Pagnini recently installed three barn owl nest boxes in Hidden Valley Park A local Girl Scout group constructed the nest boxes with donated materials from Industrial Lumber Supply With the right nest box it is possible to encourage barn owls to become permanent resi-dents The benefit would be to reduce or eliminate the use of chemicals to con-trol rodent populations

Shell Oil Maintenance Work Shell Oil continues to perform routine insulation maintenance on three (3) pipe-lines crossing overhead of Marina Vista Avenue The work is planned through Octo-ber 8 They will be removing insulation inspecting pipe and then reinstalling insula-tion The work will require that Marina Vista be restricted to one lane of travel A tem-porary traffic signal will alternate single lane traffic during the duration of the work Just over a month ago Mother Na-

ture reminded us we live in earthquake country The 60 quake woke me up out of a sound sleep but did very little damage to my familyrsquos home other than a few broken wine glasses open drawers and crooked pictures on the wall Our neighbors to the north were not so lucky Napa American Canyon and Vallejo suffered major damage to many buildings and homes Many sustained injuries but fortunately no one perished from the tremblor In Martinez merchants lost glassware bottled drinks and a few broken windows A few homes lost their chimneys and a few older homes were knocked off their foundations There were no reported injuries One unreinforced masonry building looked

to have sustained some cracking in its brick faccedilade and another lost some decorative tile Overall we dodged a catastrophy that could have caused injuries or changed the look of our quaint and historic downtown forever In 2009 the Martinez City Council passed an Un-Reinforced Masonry (URM) Retrofit ordinance It required building owners of URM buildings to brace their buildings to current build-ing codes to save lives in the event of an earthquake The bracing would not necessarily save the URM buildings from damage but it would save pre-cious lives The ordinance was modeled after the ordinance instituted in Walnut Creek after the 1989 Loma Prieta earth-quake The ordinance provided for a stepped process starting with identi-

fied URM building owners advising the city as to the current condition of their buildings with respect to earthquake bracing In 2009 60 buildings were identi-fied as being URM Of those only a handlful had been braced to the level required by the ordinance The ordi-nance as originally written required those buildings not yet retrofitted to submit engineering and construction drawings to the city by August 15 2012 with construction to be com-pleted by August 15 2015 Because of the recession and hard-ship it would cause businesses and property owners the city did not agres-sively enforce that date In October of 2013 the city council extended the deadline by an additional two years to August 15 2014 A major earthquake struck on August 24 nine days after the amended deadline to submit bracing plans to the city As of the date of the quake 36 of the 60 identified buildngs had com-pleted the retrofitting with one ad-ditional building 90 complete Five buildings had been issued permits to start work two had already submitted plans and seven more had engaged

engineers to develop those plans A total of nine had not responded at all to the many phone and mail inquiries from the city Within two weeks of the quake all but one of the property owners has contacted the city and advised they have engaged engineers to work up plans to be submitted to the city for approval We are optimistic that bracing work on all buildings will be complete by the deadline of August 15 2015 The quake was a reminder that another big one could be devastat-ing for all of us It caused me to stop procrastinating about being ready for a disaster and start preparing my fam-ily for what to do immediately after a quake and how to sustain ourselves for what could be several days or weeks following a major one The Central Unites States Earth-quake Consortium has a great website that outlines plans for how to prepare for an earthquake and what to do after it has hit Rather than listing all of those tips here view them at wwwcusecorg We are preparing the city for the next big one but each and every resi-dent needs to be prepared as well

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City Council Oct 7 14 28Civic Center 1950 Parkside Drive Council Chambers 630pm Contact 671-3495

Housing and Economic Development Oct 26Civic Center 1950 Parkside Drive Garden Conference Room 530pmContact 671-3495

Design Review Oct 9 23Civic Center 1950 Parkside Drive Council Chambers 530pm Contact 671-3495

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Concordrsquos Bright Future There are times I like to visualize how Concord will look to the next generation I can see the pictures in my mind and I get excited about where we are going We are

blessed with a unique opportunity given to very few cities and we need to get it right With the annexation of over 5000 acres of the former Concord Naval Weaponrsquos Station we have added twenty

Mayorrsquos Message

City News

Tim Grayson Mayor of Concord

City of Concord City of Concord

Public Meetings

Chamber Calendar

Taste of Monument Monument Impact helps coordinate this community event to promote local res-taurants on Sunday October 12 The food festival allows local residents to sample food from five food trucks and 10 to 20 different restaurants Food representing many differ-ent cultures and cuisines offers something everyone will enjoy The festival takes place at a lot adjacent to Monument Boulevard and Erickson Road between 11am and 4pm Parking and admission are freeMeasure Q on November Ballot Measure Q is Concordrsquos Continuation of Essential Services Measure It is a continu-ation measure originally adopted by Concord voters in 2010 to protect and maintain essential services Funding from Measure Q has helped the city stay solvent and keeps local services in a slowly recovering economy amid $78 million in takeaways from Sac-ramento Measure Q extends without raising taxes the existing voter approved half-cent sales tax to maintain city services that residents have identified as important including 9-1-1 emergency response neighborhood police patrols gang prevention programs street and pothole repair efforts and youth and senior programs Continuing Measure

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103 ndash First Friday Coffee Connect 730-9am New networking event Concord Chamber office

107 ndash Ribbon Cutting 7-8pm Kick Up Martial Arts 1200 Contra Costa Blvd Ste H Concord

109 ndash Rebuilding Lives Luncheon 1130-130pm Join STAND For Families Free of Violence for the 22nd Annual Rebuilding Lives Luncheon at Concord Hilton For more information and to purchase tickets visit supportstandffovorgrbl

1011 amp 12 ndash Dalis Garden Fall Fest 9am-3pm Annual craft fair at 3161 Terraza Del Sol Concord

1014 ndash Real World Business Law Breakfast Workshops C-Corp S-Corp LLC with Mark Olson of The Olson Law Firm 8-9am 2280 Diamond Blvd Ste200 Concord Members free non-members $10

1016 ndash Business After Hours Mixer 530-730pm Raviolirsquos Italian Market Place 2151 Salvio Street Concord Free for Chamber members $20 for non-members

1021 ndash Young Professional Meet Up With Mayor Grayson 6-8pm Concord Cham-ber Office Free to members REGISTRATION REQUIRED

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percent to our size but the meaning for the future is far greater The opportunity is not without problems but the overrid-ing feeling is one of being challenged to use the knowledge experience expertise and technological advances of the past to create something far better than we enjoy today The process of developing this huge parcel has been and will continue to be transparent Our citizens met many times on Saturday mornings and contributed serious input to what was being planned Fourteen development plans were created and presented to the Citizenrsquos Commit-tee comprised of many talented people including non-residents because we appreciate the regional nature of our op-portunity Over a two-year period the plans were studied whittled down modified and finally with a significant majority consensus condensed to two plans which were provided to the city council One was selected and that became our beginning point Late this year or early next year we will select the master builder who will

oversee the ultimate development of the parcel For openers we already know that over sixty percent of the land will remain as open space This is huge It dwarfs the per-centage of open space and parkland now existing in Concord The message has been sent this land shall remain people-friendly with parks and promenades and develop-ment-free hillsides I visualize soccer fields softball fields creek-side development for weekend outings and beautiful recreation-al areas for families to spend their leisure time We are going to have a variety of housing office buildings and commercial space There has to be a way of paying for all the family amenities we are planning Infrastructure will be a challenge With the demise of the redevelopment agen-cies in California we lost the advantage of tax-increment financing but the need for roads and sewers and other services still exist We will find answers in the develop-ment process In future reports I plan to provide information of a specific nature on our progress as we pursue the realization of our dream

City News Continued

Q means locally controlled funds for local projects and services that cannot be taken from the stateScarecrow contest trick or treat downtown for Halloween Visitors to downtown Concord are invited to vote for their favorite entry in the 9th annual downtown Concord scarecrow contest The competition runs October 17 ndash 31 This yearrsquos theme is Superhero Fanciful scarecrows will be displayed at the following locations around Todos Santos Plaza Peetrsquos Coffee and Tea Starbucks Bank of America DrsquoAnnrsquos Academy of Dance Raviolirsquos Italian Marketplace Old Spaghetti Factory US Bank Yoga Sol First Presbyterian Church Tower Grille The Parlor Barbershop Skipolinirsquos Pizza Vinniersquos Bar and Grill Half Price Books EJ Phair Argent Bank (Sonoma) and TransformFX Fitness Costumed parents and children are invited to trick-or-treat around the plaza on Hal-loween from 3 to 5pm Participating businesses will fly orange and black balloons The Todos Santos Business Association is sponsoring this yearrsquos Halloween celebration

Medal of Valor Presentation On September 5 Walnut Creek Lodge 1811 hosted the presentation of the CHP officer Kenyon Youngstrom Memorial Interchange for Interstate 680 and Highway 24 where officer Youngstrom was slain protecting his CHP partner and the public This is one of the highest honors the State of California can offer one of its public servants In attendance were State Senator Mark DeSaulnier CHP commissionerrsquos office Captian Todd Garr and CHP District Director Kyle Pacheco There were over 500 state and local officals CHP officers and local police departments of Walnut Creek and Martinez in attendance In addition to the event the Walnut Creek Elks Lodge 1811 gave the highest award the Elks can give to any individual serving our country The Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Medal of Valor Certificate of Valor and an American flag in a custom walnut shadow box with the inscription ldquoKenyon Youngstrom In grateful recognition and appreciation for his supreme sacrifice and service to our community in the State of California and our Nationrdquo The award was presented by Walntut Creek Elks Exalted Ruler Nicholas Fleming to the Youngstrom family

LtoR Maddie Youngstrom Elks Exalted Ruler Nicholas Fleming Karen Youngstrom Andrew and Kennedy Youngstrom


BY MARGARET MINER Wherever your travels lead you you want to create memories that will last a lifetime- preferably without break-ing the bank Vacation is a recess from your nine-to-five routine itrsquos a chance to ldquorebootrdquo and decompress It should be everything you want it to be When itrsquos all over you want to be able to say to yourself ldquoWow That was an amazing vacation I canrsquot wait for my next adven-turecruiseresort stayrdquo Here are my Top 3 Tips for making your vacation dreams come true1 Book early Of course there are al-ways going to be spectacular last min-ute deals but they may involve compro-mise on location dates or room type By planning ahead you can take advan-tage of early booking promotions such as resortonboard credits additional perks and discounted rates Booking early sometimes more than a year out ensures you get exactly what you want 2 Follow your interests We all have activities we love to do outside of of-fice hours and the truth is that few folks are lucky enough to work their passions into their business life What do you love to do when you are off the clock Work it in to your vacation Land or sea vacations can incorporate things like rock climbing health and well-ness photography wine knitting (yes knitting)hellipthe list is endless Yoga in Cancun Check Craft beer in the Pa-cific Northwest Check Fine wines on

the Danube Double check Pick your passion and follow it a vacation do-ing what you love is priceless and by booking early yoursquoll be able to snag the best rates with the optimal amount of choice3 Call your Travel Agent In this age of online booking engines and deals delivered directly to your inbox why on earth would you want to call a travel agent Because we act as your personal travel concierge crafting your dream vacation based on your interests style and budget Have you ever been un-happy with an online purchase Using the Internet for research is a must but booking through a professional elimi-nates the risk of the unknown you canrsquot return a disappointing experience Ask your agent if they charge a fee and what it is you may be surprised by the answer I canrsquot tell you how many times I hear the same chorus each week ldquoIrsquod like to go to (insert dream destination here) somedayhelliprdquo The phrase is usually accompanied by a heavy sigh and a far off look as the would-be traveler imagi-nes himself doing something hersquos want-ed to do for ages Fortunately therersquos a quick fix for the ldquosomedayrdquo blues and it starts with your dream destination Whatrsquos first on your list Margaret Miner is the owner of Vi-noCruising a full-service travel agency She can be reached at mminercrui-seonecom

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DVC VolleyballCollege Park X-Country

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The DVC womenrsquos volleyball team has gone 9-0 (as of 923) and will start the Big 8 Conference play Wednesday October 1 hosting Modesto College at 630pm Come out and support our local college athletes Visit wwwourcommunityfocuscom for more photos and a link to the DVC volleyball schedule

College Park freshmen and sophomores brought home medals from the De LaSalleCarondelet Nike Invitational held at Newhall Park on September 20 The froshsophgirlsrsquo took first place out of 28 teams a stellar follow up to their third place finish at the Ed Sias Invitational the prior weekend The froshsoph boys also ran well at Nike finish-ing third out of 23 teams improving on their fifth place finish at Ed Sias JV and Varsity runners also put on strong performances as they prepare for their upcoming season

DVC Viking Classic Champions Photo by Mark Babb

Three in a RowThe Heritage U13 Girls Soccer Team ldquoBoltrdquo took first place yet again in the Vacaville United Shootout Soccer Tournament This is the third consecutive tournament Bolt has won Bolt has gone 11 ndash 1 in the last twelve games of tournament play Go Bolt

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Not even a hurricane could stop Joe DeMers and the USA National Baseball team from bringing home the gold DeM-ers a member of the 18U Team USA for the 2nd year in a row competed in the COPABE Pan American Championship in Cabo San Lucas and La Paz Mexico The right handed pitcher a senior at College Park High School closed out the pool play game against Canada and earned the win against Cuba Undefeated leading up to the gold medal game on September 14 Team USA would face Cuba once again in their quest for gold Joe was slated to close that game Unfortunately he never made it to the mound as the impend-ing arrival of Hurricane Odile caused the game to be called after just 3 innings Team USA was declared the gold medal winner because of their 8-0 record in pool play and because they were up 1-0 when the game ended Cuba was awarded the silver medal and Canada had beaten Mexico earlier in the day to win the bronze

That was not the end of the adven-ture though Hurricane Odile hit that night stranding Team USA and their families in Mexico All airports were closed and plans to return home that day were canceled Rescue efforts began on Tuesday September 16 but no cellular service made communication impossible After spending the night in an abandoned school and a day in a hurricane ravaged airplane hanger on the Mexican Air Force base the first group was finally airlifted out of the no-fly zone on a Mexican mili-tary cargo plane to Tijuana on Thursday afternoon The second group containing the remaining players coaches and some family members followed a few hours later The third group of staff and family re-mained stranded for another day but USA Baseball chartered a plane and received clearance for it to land on the military base to pick up the last group of twenty All are now back in the USA safe and sound The players are sporting gold and everyone will have endless stories to tell

From his early days with PHBA Joe DeMers has stood out on the baseball field After his fourth year playing on the USA National Team Joe gives us a glimpse of what itrsquos like to play at the elite competitive levelWhat is the USA National Baseball Team The USA National Team plays in one international tournament each year It alternates between the World Cup which is held every other year and the Pan American Championship which is a qualifier for the World Cup The 18U team selection process starts in June with the Tournament of Stars at the USA Baseball Training facility in Cary NC There were 108 of the top players in the country invited to compete From there the coach-ing staff narrowed the field down to the 40-man Trials Team roster The Trials team gets together 2 weeks before the tourna-ment for a week-long tryout At the end the 20-man roster is announced This year Trials were in Houston After the team was selected we practiced and held exhibition games for a week before heading to La Paz Mexico for the Pan American Champi-onship How did you manage school with the traveling I got assignments from my teachers before I left or they emailed them to me We have a 2-hour study hall every day My teachers have been really cool about itOf the countries you have played against which was the most competi-tive ` Cuba is the most competitive It always feels great to beat Cuba Japan is also really goodWhat was your favorite country to play in Taiwan was a great experience be-cause itrsquos so different and itrsquos the only time Irsquove been to AsiaBest memory of this recent trip Surviving the hurricane but winning gold never gets old How is playing for College Park High School different than Team USA With Team USA you are playing with the best players in the country against the

best players in the world With CP I get to play baseball with friends Irsquove played with since I was 8 years oldPlans for future Right now my plan is to play baseball at the University of Washington I have received calls from a lot of professional teams We asked Joersquos parents Tom and Lisa DeMers about their experiences traveling with their son Tom told us ldquoWersquove been to every international tour-nament Joe has played in Wersquove been to places we never would have gotten to otherwise such as Nicaragua and Taiwan Lisarsquos most memorable team to watch play against Team USA was Cuba She remarked ldquoThey are always fun to watch because they are beasts and al-ways very competitive They always put on a good show as well - very dramatic Playing in Taiwan was a phenomenal experience The people were so gracious and welcoming The Asian teams are always very disciplined and very strongrdquo When asked about a lasting memory from their baseball travels Tom replied ldquoThe near plane crash en route to Nicaragua with the 14U team in 2010 Lisa commented ldquoAll the great friends wersquove made from all across the country Seeing your son take the field with USA across his chest is unforgettablerdquo We look forward to witnessing Joersquos continued success and to see where it takes him next

College Park hosted the Alhambra Bulldogs for the season opener non-league foot-ball game under the lights at Diablo Valley College August 29 The Bulldogs came out strong scoring three touchdowns in the 1st quarter while College Park scored their only touchdown Alhambra continued to dominate scoring another 27 points in the second quarter to end the half at 48-7 There was only one more touchdown in the 2nd half bringing the final score to 55-7 At press time Alhambra continues their winning streak going 4-0 in non-league play

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Paid for by Matthew Rinn for Contra Costa Community College District 2014 FFPC1348942

PUTTING STUDENT SUCCESS FIRST

A Trustee of the Contra Costa Community College District Governing Board

My mission is to provide an excellent and affordable education not only for those students wanting to transfer to a four year university but to also create career pathways for those who want a better future for themselves I have built my reputation by creating opportunities for others and helping them succeed My priorities as your College Board Trustee are to bull modernize our facilities and classrooms bull provide the best learning experiencebull keep tuition affordablebull provide the best faculty My experience as a small business owner and a leader in our community provide me the skills to be an effective trustee for you and our colleges Not every path to a college degree is a straight one No one knows this better than I However our community colleges provide an excellent resource to get you on the path to success and I have been a successful advocate for our students on the board I am blessed to be the father of two young daughters who will have the opportunity to pursue a valuable education through our public schools and community colleges I appreciate the trust my colleagues placed in me in appointing me to the College Board I would be honored to have your vote For further information please visit my website WinwithRinnorg


MATT RINNCONTRA COSTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT GOVERNING BOARD

COMMUNITY FOCUS CANDIDATE PLATFORM 2014

Debbie BillecciSheriffrsquos Forensic Manager

for City Council

Solving Problems for MartinezPaid for by Debbie McKillop for Martinez City Council 2014 5462 Degnan Drive Martinez CA 94553 925-812-6160 ID No 1367954 Photography by Robert Perry of Martinez

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LARA DeLANEYMARTINEZ CITY COUNCIL

It has been an honor to represent you on the Martinez City Council and I have always served with the interests of the community at heart as my record will show I respectfully ask for your support so I may continue this service upholding the highest standards of ethics integrity independence and transparency in public office

As a member of the City Council I have worked successfully to achieve bull The renovation of all parks in the city as well as our library bull Outdoor dining platforms Downtown and two indoor sports complexes and bull An award-winning pool with extended service hours

Under my leadership the city has devoted additional tax dollars to street repairs and beautification projects such as the ldquoMartinezrdquo arch I have also promoted cultural enrichment such as the Blues Festival King of the County BBQ and soon a professional baseball team at Waterfront Park

I have voted for strong and effective code enforcement more paved streets and sidewalks and housing at the right scale and location I have also voted against housing that I did not believe was appropriate I can make tough choices

Furthermore with a Masterrsquos degree in Public Policy and a career in County Administration I am the budget watchdog on the Council ensuring your tax dollars are well spent However my work is not yet done bull Revitalization of our Downtown must be continued to raise property values bull The Marina must be rebuilt with improvements like restaurants and a hotel bull And public safety always a top priority must be supported and enhanced

I am proud of the contributions I have made to Martinez I am approachable willing to listen to ideas and different points of view and take action Please call me anytime at (925) 787-5023 if I can be of service Thank you

Paid for by Lara DeLaney for Martinez Council 2014 1245981

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GAY GERLACKMARTINEZ MAYOR

MIKE MENESINIMARTINEZ CITY COUNCIL

ROB SCHRODERMARTINEZ MAYOR

I have a lifetime of dedication to community most recently working with many of the service and non-profit groups in Martinez Being a former small business owner Encore Gymnastics and Sewabration has prepared me with the experience and knowledge for successful leadership skills

Martinez Service Groups bull Kiwanis Club of Martinez bull Soroptimist International of Martinez bull Lioness bull Pacheco-Martinez Homeless Outreach bull American Legion

Married to Ken for over 50 years we have two grown daughters and five grandchildren As owners of Contra Costa Landscaping Inc and current partners of Organic Solutions LLC Ken and I share a lifetime commitment to the environment As a founding member of the Alhambra Hills Open Space Committee I am fighting the proposed housing development of the Alhambra Hills Research found that portions of this property were owned by John Muir If developed with home sites 500+ majestic oak trees will be destroyed

I was a member of the Citizens for Measure H which was successful in securing a $30000000 bond to rebuild the Rankin swimming pool renovate our library and bring Martinez Parks up to ADA standards My current challenge is to insure that sufficient funds are placed in the budget to guarantee that these improvements will be properly maintained

Other Community Participation bull Commissioner on the Park Recreation Marina and Cultural Commission bull Board Member of the John Muir Association bull Board Member of the Martinez Art Association bull Board Member of the Friends of the Library bull Board Member of the Martinez Early Childhood Center

Proven leadership is the ability to work with people visualize objectives and achieve results Martinez needs a workable plan to repair and maintain our streets develop shoreline amenities at our Marina promote all businesses in Martinez and make our Downtown a vibrant successful location for business owners and visitors If you have any questions call me (925)228-6717 I would sincerely appreciate your vote

Paid for by Gay Gerlack for Mayor 2014 FPPC 1367974

Public Safety First I am an Assistant District Attorney and criminal prosecutor a former police officer and a father of two daughters in Martinez schools I am also a US Army veteran and Martinezrsquos Public Safety Committee Chair focusing on cost effective ways to reduce crime Selecting a permanent Police Chief to lead our crime-prevention efforts is a priority for me

Strong Fiscal Management As your Councilmember and former Mayor Irsquove pushed for a balanced budget with strong reserves for emergencies Because of our strict money management we have bull Modernized our water treatment plant bull Built our Senior Center and new train station bull Funded a new flood control project replaced water mains and repaved streets

Protecting Our Beautiful Open Spaces Representing you I fought to establish and preserve bull Franklin Hills Ridge and the hills above Forest Hills and Mt Wanda bull John Muir Memorial and Veterans Memorial Parks bull I initiated the agreement protecting the Briones Agricultural Preserve

Improving Recreational Opportunities for Families I am proud of our work to upgrade Martinez parks picnic areas and lighting repaving our tennis courts and refreshing Rankin Pool I am an animal-lover and would like to see a dog park in Martinez

Retaining and Attracting Businesses When businesses leave Martinez they take with them valuable jobs and tax dollars we need to improve city services I am currently working on a business retention plan to keep local businesses from relocating outside our city

My experience and proven track record has earned me the endorsement of District Attorney Mark Peterson Sheriff David Livingston Martinez Supervisor Federal Glover the Central Labor Council and the Democratic Party among others I would be honored to earn your vote and will work hard to continue to merit your support Home ndash 372-9195 and Cell ndash 519-6908

Paid for by Mke Menesini for Martinez City Council 1320 Thomas Drive Martinez CA 94553 ndash ID No 1288444 ndash (925) 519-6908

I am greatly honored to serve as your Mayor and will continue to work hard to merit your trust There is no room in city government for petty squabbling or personal agendas As your mayor I remain level-headed and focused on GETTING THINGS DONE for Martinez These are some of the things we have accomplished together bull Balanced the City budget with a 24 reserve for emergencies bull Repaved roads using $1 million in Measure J fundsbull Upgraded our parks picnic areas and lighting resurfaced our tennis courts and remodeled Rankin Poolbull Preserved hundreds of acres of open space and future hiking trailsbull Brought outdoor dining platforms to our Downtownbull Developed a preliminary strategy to payoff and rebuild the Marinabull Together we stopped PGampE from unilaterally cutting down 506 trees in Martinez

But we need to stay focused and work together to continue to GET THINGS DONE Here is my ldquoTO DOrdquo list should you re-elect me mayor1 Hire a permanent Police Chief and develop a funding plan to hire additional police officers to patrol Martinez neighborhoods2 Create a plan to address the homeless Downtown3 Build new ldquoworld-classrdquo ball fields at Waterfront Park (attract a semi-pro team)4 Repave more streets and fix potholes5 Create a strong policy to keep local businesses in Martinez to preserve funding for city services

I am honored to have earned the endorsement of Congressmen George Miller and Mike Thompson District Attorney Mark Peterson Sheriff David Livingston Senator Mark DeSaulnier Assemblywoman Susan Bonilla Supervisor Federal Glover Martinez police officers and firefighters Our arearsquos leaders support me because I have a reputation for GETTING THINGS DONE for Martinez

Please call me anytime at (925) 708-1469 or visit wwwMayorRobSchrodercom I would be honored to earn your vote for my re-election Thank you

Paid for Rob Schroder for Martinez Mayor 2014 FPPC 9617454

FOR MARTINEZPAID FOR BY ROB SCHRODER FOR MAYOR 2014 100 GREEN STREET MARTINEZ CA 94553 - ID NO 9617454 - (925) 708-1469

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DEBBIE BILLECCI McKILLOPMARTINEZ CITY COUNCIL

I am the Forensic Crime Lab Manager for the Contra Costa County Sheriffrsquos Office experienced in crime scene examination and reconstruction DNA analysis toxicology bloodstain pattern and gunshot residue analysis I am a member of the California Association of Crime Laboratory Directors I graduated from Alhambra High School later earning bachelorrsquos degrees in chemistry and environmental studies and a masterrsquos degree in public administration As a fourth-generation resident and descendant of the early Martinez families who made their living fishing the Bay and working in the old cannery (cousin to baseball legend Joe DiMaggio) I believe Martinez is a unique beautiful place to live We have our marina ndash a diamond in the rough beautiful hills parks open spaces small farms and wineries and a quaint nostalgic downtown Irsquom a mom raising twin 15-year-old daughters I care about Martinez and want to use my problem-solving skills to investigate ways we can preserve and improve Martinez for future generations to come If elected I will use my management experience to balance Martinezrsquos budget and study ways tobull Fund more police officers to patrol Martinez neighborhoods and improve 9-1-1 dispatch communications bull Repave our dilapidated roads and repair potholes bull Develop an economically feasible ldquoMaster Planrdquo to improve our marina bull Identify a location and funding for a dog park in Martinez bull Create a strategic plan to address our city-wide homeless population I am honored to have earned the endorsement of the Martinez Police Officersrsquo Association our Martinez Firefighters the working men and women of Central Labor and the Contra Costa County Democratic Party as well as Martinez Mayor Rob Schroder My work as the Sheriffrsquos Forensic Manager has taught me to be a good listener ndash to analyze and solve complex problems I would enjoy using these skills to give back to my community in a meaningful way Thank you in advance for your consideration I would be honored to earn your vote DebbieDebbieMcKillopcom Paid for by Debbie McKillop for Martinez City Council 2014 5462 Degnan Drive Martinez CA 94553 925-812-6160 ID No 1367954


DOROTHY ENGLUNDPLEASANT HILL CITY COUNCIL

MICHAEL HARRISPLEASANT HILL CITY COUNCIL

SUE NOACKPLEASANT HILL CITY COUNCIL

JACK WEIRPLEASANT HILL CITY COUNCIL

Dear NeighborsPleasant Hill is a wonderful place to call home and raise a family As residents we enjoybull Safe peaceful neighborhoods and small-town charm bull Excellent schools libraries parks bull Terrific community spirit

As a 32-year resident I have volunteered countless hours benefitting our community includingbull Founding Board Member for Pleasant Hill Elementary Education Foundation (PHEEF) From 1998 to 2005 I served as PHEEFrsquos Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer PHEEF is where the vision for a community-wide foundation began I am proud to be a PHEEF founder and long-term contributor to the Foundation for Pleasant Hill Educationbull President Safe Neighborhoods Alliance Program bull Vice-President Pleasant Hill Citizens for Responsible Growth For the past six years I have represented residents on several real estate development traffic and safety issues As councilmember I will continue to work to preserve health safety and welfare and our small-town charmbull UC Berkeley MBA and retired CPASenior Audit ManagerConsultant Professionally I have extensive experience auditing corporations and public agencies (including University of California and Contra Costa County) I have applied my knowledge and experience to volunteer work in our city and our community As councilmember I will continue to apply my knowledge of accounting finance budgets payroll and pensions to Pleasant Hillrsquos financial and operational challenges

As councilmember I will listen and welcome community involvement in every decision Working together we can improve city government by making it open accessible and responsive to all I am honored to receive former Councilmember Terri Williamsonrsquos endorsement Last year she wrote ldquoI wish you would run for councilhellipThe City needs you dammit But if you wonrsquot keep doing what you do so wellrdquo

I hope you agree and I will be honored to have your voteBest Regards Dorothy Englund bull Englund4phaolcom bull wwwrightteam4phcom

Paid for by Englund for Pleasant Hill Council 2014 FPPC 1368279 150 Wyatt Circle Pleasant Hill CA 94523

Irsquom Michael Harris Pleasant Hill is more than just a city Wersquore a community where people care about each other Integrity and goodwill are forces that drive me As your councilmember and three-term mayor Irsquom proud of the positive impact wersquove made on issues that are important to our communityFOUNDED COMMUNITY SERVICE DAYbull Thousands of Pleasant Hill residents come together annually to spend the day working on projects that make our city betterESTABLISHED THE PLEASANT HILL EDUCATION INITIATIVEbull As an educator I believe well-educated students are essential to our future I started this community-wide volunteer effort to better prepare Pleasant Hill students for college careers and life by providing in-school tutoring after-school programs and enrichment programs for our childrenFOSTERED A BETTER COMMUNITYbull Championed stricter non-smoking laws co-authored a firearms ordinance to make our community safer increased library hours funded upgrades for city streets improved public safety and maintained outstanding public services all while being fiscally responsibleINVIGORATED OUR BUSINESS COMMUNITYbull Supported grants to help small local businesses succeed and helped bring new businesses to our community SUPPORTED NEW COMMUNITY CENTER SENIOR CENTER AND TEEN CENTER bull Co-chaired the committee that made these facilities a reality and sponsored programs to help our seniors and our teens PROTECTED COMMUNITY NEIGHBORHOODSbull Fought inappropriate development and helped preserve our neighborhoods and small-town atmosphere COMMUNITY ENDORSEMENTS Supervisor Karen Mitchoff Mayor Tim Flaherty Vice-Mayor Ken Carlson Rec amp Park Board Sandy Bonato Dennis Donoghu Bobby Glover Zac Shess Former Mayors John Hanecak and Sue Angeli Planning Commissioners Robert Abbott Bill Bankert Jim Bonato David Mascaro Diana Vavrek Civic Action Commissioners Sheila Cotruvo Faye Donaghu Jenelle Kelly Allison Koerber Steve Oldenburg Andrew Pierce Education Commissioners Kelly St Germain Mary Gray School Superintendent Joe Ovick School Principals Marji Calbek Liz Kim United Professional Firefighters PH Police Officersrsquo Association and Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun ViolenceI would be honored to have your vote Michael Harris for City Council mharris4phcom

Paid for by Re-Elect Michael Harris 2014 ID1285902

Pleasant Hill is more than just a city to my family It is our home and I would be honored to have your vote to serve on our city council

My husband Charlie and I wanted to settle in a community that could become a longtime home for our family Pleasant Hill stole our hearts We moved here in 1998 and have lived here ever since

After the birth of our son Will I became even more impressed with just how involved our community is After a 26-year career in finance I was inspired to commit my time and energy to helping Pleasant HillSince then Irsquove worked hard for Pleasant Hillbull Co-founder of the Foundation for Pleasant Hill Education (where Irsquove been the treasurer grant chair and organizer of the Amazing Race)bull President of Strandwood Elementary PTA and Pleasant Hill Middle School PTSAbull Member of the Pleasant Hill Library Task Force Funding Subcommittee bull Chair of the 2010 Measure C Bond Oversight Committeebull Member of Pleasant Hill Rotarybull Youth soccer and baseball coach During my financial career I worked with small businesses start-ups non-profit organizations and Fortune 500 companies I learned how to work collectively and compromise skills that are needed on our city council

I want to combine my business experience and community ties to help build a strong Pleasant Hill My priorities arebull Long-term financial viabilitybull Bringing more jobs to Pleasant Hill while not hurting our existing businessesbull Strengthening the cityrsquos relationships with other agencies and community groupsbull Building a strong city council that communicates well with each other and the public

I would be honored to have your vote Please donrsquot hesitate to contact me with any questions at SueSueNoackcom or (925) 278-4525 You can also visit my website at wwwSueNoackcom

Paid for by Sue Noack for Pleasant Hill City Council 2014 FPPC 1366987

We love Pleasant Hill our familyrsquos home for over 60 years During my first term I learned that todayrsquos challenges require sharp focus on fundamentals There isnrsquot enough money to fund every good idea so we must concentrate on residentsrsquo top prioritiesbull Public safetybull Financial stabilitybull Preserving our ldquosmall townrdquo quality of life

We experience low crime rates thanks to our dedicated police but we need stronger support for PHPD We must fill department vacancies and add School Resource Officers for better school security and anti-drug programs

Our most pressing financial challenge is residential street condition Over the years deferred upkeep has caused a $15 million backlog Timely maintenance is economical while reconstructing neglected roads is extremely costly By streamlining administrative functions at City Hall we can redirect savings to upgrade our infrastructure and avoid tax increases My strong business management experience will help steer this effort

As a service organization 75 of city spending goes for employee compensation Rising benefits costs are alarming with pension premiums and health care costs expected to jump dramatically During past labor negotiations I worked to reduce the cityrsquos projected benefits deficit thankfully employees agreed to contribute more for their benefits Even so wersquore projecting serious budget deficits in the next two years We need strategies that improve our fiscal status and strengthen employee financial security

Itrsquos essential we balance growth with the preservation of residential neighborhoods and our small town character Building on the ldquoPleasant Hill the Center of Everythingrdquo marketing theme I helped initiate we can grow a vibrant economy through collaboration with our businesses

Finally I pledge to continue to promote open government with all city business conducted in public prompt access to public records and meaningful public participation

Please join me in these efforts Visit wwwrightteam4phcom

Paid for by Weir for Pleasant Hill Council 2014 FPPC 1367938 31 Banbridge Place Pleasant Hill CA 94523

SUE NOACKfor Pleasant Hill City Council


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Working Together for Pleasant Hill

ELECTED OFFICIALSKaren Mitchoff ndash Contra Costa County SupervisorTim Flaherty ndash Mayor Pleasant HillKen Carlson ndash Vice Mayor Pleasant HillDavid Durant ndash City Council Member former Mayor Pleasant HillDr Joseph A Ovick ndash County Superintendent of SchoolsMatt Rinn ndash Board Member Contra Costa Community College District former chair of the Pleasant Hill Chamber of CommerceBobby Glover ndash Board Member Pleasant Hill Recreation amp Park DistrictZac Shess ndash Board Member Pleasant Hill Recreation amp Park District

ORGANIZATIONSPleasant Hill Police Officersrsquo AssociationCentral Labor Council of Contra Costa County AFL-CIOCity of Pleasant Hill Public Works Public Employees Local 1Contra Costa Building and Construction Trades CouncilInternational Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 302

COMMUNITY MEMBERSJohn Hanecak Past Council MemberMayor Pleasant HillDiana Vavrek Pleasant Hill Planning CommissionSteve Wallace former Pleasant Hill Planning CommissionerKelly St Germain Pleasant Hill Education Commission Chair

Jennelle Towle Kelly Civic Action CommissionRobert W Abbott PLS Pleasant Hill Planning CommissionLiz Kim Principal Strandwood ElementaryHoward and Vangie Jordan Jordan Consulting amp InvestigationsJason Olson Pleasant Hill Grocery OutletPaul Bonnar AttorneyJeff Eide Volunteering SpecialistJill amp Jordan OlivierAllen R Vinson Legal Counsel for School Districts Chairman Pleasant Hill 4th of July CommissionSandra W Vinson University of California Office of the PresidentHeidi Taylor AttorneyLeanne Hamaji Co-Founder Foundation for Pleasant Hill Education (FPHE)William Patterson Webmaster for Pleasant Hill July 4th websiteSue Fine and Paul VierbickasPatricia Eidson Pleasant Hill Resident and PHMS momDr Keith amp Becky Keck DoctorFaye DonaghuAllison KoerberKathleen Srange Teacher College Park High SchoolDiana Bartlett Board Member z Foundation for Pleasant Hill EducationTelzey Gourley Board Member Foundation for Pleasant Hill Education Sequoia Elementary parent

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Pair UpOrange Wine and Bacon Wrapped ApricotsBY MARIA TERRY I like crazy wines I like them because they are different and donrsquot taste like every other wine on the shelf Itrsquos not that ldquoregularrdquo wines are bad or infe-rior but it can be an exciting experience to taste a wine with brand new flavors Just in time for the spookiest holiday here are three wines from the Medi-terranean that are made with unusual grapes in unusual ways To start what could be more per-fect for Halloween than an orange wine Made from a variety of white grapes like Ribolla Vitovska and Carso orange wines are produced in north-eastern Italy and its neighbors Slovenia and Croatia Often these white wines are buried in clay pots and allowed to oxidize for weeks As a result of this aging the yellow color we are accus-tomed to seeing in white wines darkens into a beautiful amber color The oxida-tion process also creates unique flavors like dried apricot camphor cinnamon and nuts Like most Mediterranean wines they have substantial acidity but little or no sugar Because of this they taste good with recipes that have a lit-tle sweetness to balance the high acid I like the Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Apri-cots as their pairing partner The apri-cots echo the stone fruit flavors of the wine and along with the maple glaze offers just the right amount of sweet-ness These wines are not easy to find but Solano Cellars in Berkeley has them on occasion While they are truly unlike any other wine if you canrsquot find one a late-harvest white dessert wine will work in a pinch Plavic Mali is a red grape from Croatia that is actually a cross of Zinfan-del and Dobričić Much like California Zinfandel it is intensely flavored and high in alcohol and tannin It has classic aromas of blackberries black cherries and black pepper but is slightly less ripe and fruity than its California cousin I love the idea of pairing it with a rich

Hungarian meat stew called Poumlrkoumllt Poumlrkoumllt is always made from poultry pork beef mutton or venison with beef being the preferred choice A big red wine like Plavic Mali or Zinfandel stands up to the pungent fall flavors of paprika and caraway along with the hearty beef Passito di Moscato one of the fa-mous Italian dessert wines is made using the passito method The result is a moderately sweet amber-colored wine with floral spice and nut aromas Passito di Moscato like Recioto and Vin Santo is ldquoappassirerdquo or wilteddried on cane mats Pumpkin Spice Bread Pud-ding with Brown Sugar Caramel Sauce (recipe at ourcommunityfocuscom) will play off the spice and nut flavors in the

wine as well as maintain the Halloween theme at the end of the eveningSo go on Pair Up Maria Terry is a Certified Sommelier and Wine Educator in the San Francisco Bay Area wwwLaSommelierrecom

Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed ApricotsINGREDIENTS12 lb (8 strips) quality smoked bacon3 tablespoons pure maple syrupPinch of ground cayenne (to taste)8 large dried apricots stemmed8 pecan halves toasted14 lb your favorite blue cheeseDIRECTIONSPreheat oven to 400 degrees Place ba-con on parchment paper-lined sided cookie sheet Bake 20 to 25 minutes until partially cooked (so you can wrap the apricots later while bacon is still soft and wonrsquot crack) While bacon is cooking combine ma-ple syrup and cayenne and set aside for glaze Open hole of each apricot stuff each with a pecan half and some cheese to fill generously Wrap one strip of bacon around each piece of fruit (enclosing the filling) and skewer with a toothpick Place on a parchment paper-lined sided cookie sheet brush with some maple syrup glaze and bake 10 minutes Turn each piece over brush with more maple syrup glaze and cook another 10 minutes until bacon is crisp Serve with any remaining maple glaze or make additional for dip-pingYield 4 servings

PoumlrkoumlltINGREDIENTS12 cup flour12 tsp paprika14 tsp salt1 lb pork or beef cut into 1rdquo cubes2 tbsp vegetable oil1 large onion minced1 large garlic clove minced12 medium green bell pepper 1rdquo dice1 tbsp paprika1 tsp caraway seeds1 large tomato cored 1rdquo dice1 cup red wine4 cups (or more) waterSalt and pepper to taste1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)DIRECTIONSMix flour 12 tsp paprika and 14 tsp salt together and place in 1-pound zip top bag Add meat and shake until coated In a large straight-sided sauteacute pan with a tight fitting lid heat canola oil over medium Add the seasoned floured meat to the pan Cook for 5-6 minutes stirring twice until meat is browned Add minced onion and sauteacute for about 8 more minutes until softened Add the garlic and green bell pepper Continue to sauteacute for another 5 minutes until garlic is fragrant and bell pepper is tender-crisp Sprinkle 1 tbsp paprika and caraway seeds evenly over all Add diced toma-toes wine and 4 cups of hot water until the meat is almost covered Stir and bring to a boilReduce heat to a simmer and cover with lid Let the mixture simmer slowly for about 90-100 minutes replenishing the water as needed to keep it from getting dry Serve over spaetzle potatoes rice or noodlesYield 4 servings

BY LESLEY STILES We navigated our way across north-western Spain by scallop shells and yel-low arrows placed by international Camino freaks that volunteer throughout the year When getting lost becomes a real possibility you will be saved by a rock ancient stone or even a tree trunk on the far side of the road with a yellow arrow painted on it We spent a good deal of time looking for markers by sun-light and moonlight and the Camino provides Castles and monastic ruins appear around many a turn each vil-lage boasting churches beyond plenti-ful with astounding amounts of riches displayed on enormous alter pieces embellished with gold carvings jew-els gem stones statues and paintings depicting various scenes of religious deities over the millennium precious even in decay Initially it caused uneasy

ghoulish visions of labor from poor slaves and serfs but chains of history along the Way provide a deeper under-standing The relationship between re-ligion and people over centuries along the Camino de Santiago is fascinating A seven-day segment of the Cami-no is described as the Meseta a high plain requiring a several thousand-foot climb Once ascended it unfolds into unrelenting flat wide gravel paths brutal underfoot for miles with little to no shade or villages only endless fields of dry barley that disoriented us Until now we had been climbing mountains and traversing valleys lush and green - filled with water flowers and many a village for resting and enjoying choco-late and diet Coke before moving on again These long incendiary stretches are referred to as the ldquosoulless sendardquo in map books One of the flat paths unexpectedly escorted a wide canal that was used a thousand years ago to move grain and agricultural products

throughout the region with old locks beautifully still in place Churches and villages on the Camino are centered on the pilgrimage and have pilgrim masses daily with personal hands-on blessings from the priest We gratefully received any help we could get Food on the Camino is a pilgrimrsquos menu that someone sold on the alber-gue (hostel) circuit as a commercial venture driven by locals who derive their annual income from pilgrims The typical menu is three-courses for eight to ten euro Choices are relentlessly similar and consist of what someone decided international pilgrims would want spaghetti from Italy weird mayo salad Russe from Russia way over-cooked mash of peas and other canned products from UK French fries from France and the one we ate every day -- salad mixta with lettuce canned tuna white asparagus and tomatoes we think from the US Sometimes there were olives or hard-boiled eggs pos-sibly carrots but usually with valuably high protein Second courses were just

as bizarre with even vegetarian dishes containing some sort of pork product We found luscious fruits and nuts from pleasant shopkeepers from the Mer-cado One particularly difficult walk stretched the performance of my three liters of water with an hour of blazing sun before the next village I had been preventing insanity from boredom by looking for a shot of the perfect heart cloud to send to my friend Jackie Hop-kins as I had been thinking about her and Kate all day and how Kate loved heart clouds I was growing more agi-tated and parched by the second when out of nowhere this dude in a minivan with loud music and a huge smile rolls up and hands us all bottles of ice-cold water Those bottles were painted with big pink hearts Goose bumps covered me into the village as I felt her look-ing over us pilgrims trudging to our next destination We spent a wonder-ful night in his albergue amidst rabbits and chickens well fed and thoroughly quenched

1 pound mixed market greens on a large beautiful platter Add a couple quartered hard-boiled eggs Toss on some grated carrots and a good handful of Greek olives Slice on generous cucumbers and lots of halved cherry tomatoes Flake on a can of tuna Drizzle with good olive oil and balsamic vinegar add a crack of sea salt and share with bread loved ones and icy cold Albarino

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November 15 Civic Arts Fall Open HouseDiscover what Walnut Creek Civic Arts is all about Come down to the Shadelands Art Center for an exciting day of arts exploration from 11 am-3 pm on Saturday Nov 15 Explore free hands-on arts activities for all ages yummy refreshments and more

Stay for the 2nd annual Kathy Nelson Arts Excellence Awards Reception hosted by the Friends of Civic Arts Education Foundation from 3-5 pm Enjoy short musical performances wine and appetizers RSVP to the foundation at 939-2787

NEW Heather Farm Preschool is expandingBeginning in January our arts- and nature-based preschool is expanding to add afternoon sessions for ages 3-5 To learn more call Doug Rowe at 943-5899 ext 2471

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In the MixWhat Song Are YouBY PAUL COTRUVO Over the last few years I have done many inter-views with local mu-sicians and I always ask the question ldquoIf you were a song what song would you be and whyrdquo I do not ask this question lightly nor am I trying to channel my inner Barbara Walters I truly believe music can shape our lives and inspire all of us to be better human beings The answers are always interesting and revealing I was asked this question in an in-terview a few years back and I still stand by my answer The song I chose was ldquoWith A Little Help From My Friendsrdquo Remember the lyrics ldquoWhat would you think if I sang out of tune would you stand up and walk out on me Lend me your ears and Irsquoll sing you a song and Irsquoll try not to sing out of key Oh I get by with a little help from my friendsrdquo

I think this little song by the Beatles really inspires me to be a better person We should all be helping each other every day So I thought it would be fun to ask a few local dignitaries this ques-tion ldquoWhat song inspires you or if you were a song what song would you be and whyrdquo Herersquos what they had to say Zac Shess board member of the Pleasant Hill Rec amp Park District said ldquoThere are so many songs but Irsquom taking your question literally Irsquom not picking my favorite song to listen to or my favorite song to work out to but the song that inspires me Mine is from a rather obscure lsquo80s project band called The Style Council The song is called lsquoHeadstart to Happinessrsquo Headed by one of the more underrated musicians of that era Paul Weller the song itself is a nod to several genres including big band lsquo80s synth-pop and even a little dub-step Anyway the song is very upbeat and speaks to a hope of a new relationship and looking forward

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to the future I guess thatrsquos what wersquore all trying to do is get that headstart to happinessrdquo Ann Luke executive director of the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Com-merce said ldquoIf I were a song I would be my favorite one James Taylorrsquos lsquoThe Secret of Lifersquo and I would be very smart Every time I hear it Irsquom remind-ed that life is ticking away and I should be enjoying the passage of time (The lyrics are) lsquoIt would be easy after all any fool can do it there ainrsquot nothing to it nobody knows how we got to the top of the hill but since wersquore on our way down we might as well enjoy the ridersquordquo Here is what Jay Lifson executive director at Lafayette Chamber of Commerce had to say ldquoTough ques-tion I donrsquot have an anthem or a theme or a lsquomy songrsquo When I was young and the battle was raging in Vietnam I think Barry McGuirersquos lsquoEve of Destruc-tionrsquo was what was on my mind Dylanrsquos lsquoPositively 4th Streetrsquo was a particu-larly bitter song but it struck a chord with me Funny the first two songs I thought of are pretty negative I belong to the church of lsquoDonrsquot be an holersquo These songs identified what I did not like in this world So I am thinking what song speaks to the hope and wonder in my life How about lsquoThe Attics of My Lifersquo by Robert Hunter and Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead For me it is not religious or deeply spiritual just what is possiblerdquo Pleasant Hill Mayor Tim Flaherty chimed in with ldquoThis is a difficult ques-tion for me to answer Songs evoke

memories of a certain time and place in my life but none that I can immedi-ately identify as the tune of my life As a (very) young boy I recall gathering around the portable phonograph and singing with my dad to Mitch Miller and lsquoMairzy Dotesrsquo Later on it was crushing on the girl across the street to the Bea-tlesrsquo lsquoI Want to Hold Your Handrsquo and later still (after fast forwarding through what is now called classic rock disco and Cher) smitten with the charms of the woman across the street it was Hootie and the Blowfishrsquos lsquoHold My Handrsquo Bon Jovirsquos lsquoItrsquos My Lifersquo comes as close as any song to being my personal anthem Work hard make thoughtful choices and live them out loud Stand up for the downtrodden Be confident but not arrogant And most importantly have a good timerdquo And finally Sheila Cotruvo chair of the Pleasant hill Civic Action Com-mission (my beautiful wife) says ldquoThe song that inspire me is the Beatlesrsquo lsquoHere Comes the Sunrsquo It has seen me through some very sad times and always brings me joy each time I hear it It reminds me that each day is a gift and yes thelsquoSmiles (do return) to their facesrsquo even after the darkest of timesrdquo What song are you Share your thoughts on wwwourcommunityfocuscomQuote of the Month ldquoYou know what music is Godrsquos little reminder that therersquos something else besides us in this universe harmonic connection between all living beings everywhere even the starsrdquo -From the 2007 movie August Rush

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BY JIM BONATO Pleasant Hill CERT is pleased to announce a month-ly speaker series be-ginning in October that coincides with the 25th anniversary of the Loma Pri-eta Earthquake Co-sponsored by the Pleasant Hill Recreation amp Park District the speaker series will be held on the third Thursday of every month at the Pleasant Hill Community Center 320 Civic Drive at 7pm Kicking off the series on October 16 will be a presentation on the devastation caused by the Loma Prieta earthquake the history of Hayward Fault quakes and the expected effects of a major earthquake on the Hayward Fault The speaker for this topic will be Dr David P Schwartz senior geologist with the USGS and co-chair of the Bay Area Earthquake Alliance Dr Schwartz has developed an excellent presentation that uses scientifically generated visu-als to explain ways the earth moves from various epicenters along the fault line The series continues on Novem-ber 20 with a presentation by Mike Boucher senior hydrologist with the Contra Costa County Flood Control amp Water Conservation District If yoursquove lived in Pleasant Hill in the past dec-ade yoursquoll recall that late December

rainfall can be vastly heavier than expected Those living in the lower elevations of Pleasant Hill can vividly recall the floodwaters caused from creek runoff clogged storm drains and heavy rains threatening to enter their homes What does history tell us about flooding in Pleasant Hill What conditions do the experts look at to predict flooding in Contra Costa Coun-ty What steps can we as homeowners

take to protect our property These questions and more will be answered in this presentation On Decem-ber 18 Maria Duazo hazard-

ous materials specialist with the Con-tra Costa Health Services Department will speak on common but hazardous chemicals and materials found in the home How should they be stored What is their shelf life and how should they be disposed Why can mixing them lead to toxic results Additional future topics currently being scheduled for the first of the year include a FEMA presentation on the three basic steps families can take to prepare for a major earthquake and the protocol and steps our city has in place to respond to a major emergen-cy Seating is free but limited for each presentation It is recommended that you reserve your seat for CERTrsquos speak-ersrsquo series by contacting me at 938-5433 or jbonatoaolcom

Time to ChangeOpen Enrollment SeasonBY COLLEEN CALLAHAN It is open enroll-ment season This year itrsquos for people who want to change their Medicare pre-scription drug plans and for those who purchased individual health insurance Itrsquos time to review current coverage and see if it meets your needs There are still challenges for those with new individual health insurance Is-sues relate to billing income and citizen-ship verification and finding doctors that are contracted The insurance companies are struggling to meet the service needs of their policyholders As an agent I see issues related to claims and pre-authorization of servic-es The doctors make coding errors and the insurance companies deny claims You get stuck in the middle In the past I was able to help clients I could make telephone calls to insurance companies ask the right questions and talk to a per-son that understood the issue That kind

claims person (not an oxymoron) would efficiently and compassionately approve a procedure that was medically neces-sary It is now very hard to find one of those people It is not clear to me if the claims people are overworked or under-staffed I wonder if insurance compa-nies have reduced administrative staff to meet the demands of the Medical Loss Ratio for ACA The rule says insurance companies must spend 80- 85 of the premium on health expenses On the surface that sounds great but have you called a company lately How was the hold music More people are in the sys-tem and there are fewer on the other end of the line to help I donrsquot like it Keep an eye out for commercials about Proposition 45 There is an agent website httpwwwagentsofactionorg that gives an explanation Please take a look and consider carefully how you vote You might be able to guess my view Colleen Callahan Insurance Services is located in Pleasant Hill Contact her at 925-363-5433 or ccallahancallahanin-surancecom

What Exactly is a Living TrustAvoid the Process of Probate BY DANIEL DuREE In California the core of most estate plans is what is col-loquially referred to as a ldquoLiving Trustrdquo In attorney speak this estate planning device is known as a ldquoRevocable Inter Vivos (during life) Trustrdquo But what is a living trust and why is it important to have a living trust in Cali-fornia The Basics A living trust is at its core a contract But it is a contract that creates a sort of quasi-entity that be-comes a legal entity when the crea-tor of the trust passes away It is called a ldquolivingrdquo trust because it is created by someone while she is alive and it is called ldquorevocablerdquo because the creator (also known as the ldquosettlorrdquo) retains the right to revoke it at any time as long as s

he is alive and mentally competent Be-cause of this revocability feature it is not a legal entity distinct from the creator until she dies (rendering the trust now ldquoirrevocablerdquo) When the settlor dies the trust now has its own tax identification number and a named successor trustee takes over management of the trust to carry out the purpose described in the trust (usually to gather and distribute the assets in a timely fashion to named beneficiaries) Why Have A Living Trust So why do we need to put our property into a living trust in California One word probate By setting up a living trust to hold our assets our heirs do not have to go through the mind-bending judicial process of California probate Probate is the court administration of a personrsquos estate after she passes away It is a very costly and lengthy process not to men-

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tion confusing and on the public record Probate is triggered if a person dies with more than one hundred and fifty thou-sand dollars outside of a trust regardless of if she has a will or not By setting up a living trust and nam-ing a successor trustee we can choose an individual to administer our estate in lieu of the California probate court By doing this we save vast amounts

of time money and frustration for our heirs while keeping our affairs private If you have any questions about es-tate planning or setting up a living trust please donrsquot hesitate to give me a call Daniel L DuRee is a third genera-tion resident of Contra Costa County and a licensed attorney practicing in Walnut Creek He can be reached at (925) 210-1400 or visit wwwDuReeLawcom

Get Creative this Fall with Art Class-es For The Whole Family Tap into your inner artist Pleasant Hill Recreation amp Park District offers a wide variety of drawing and painting art classes this October and November for preschool youth teens and adults Enroll now at pleasanthillreccomBeginning Spanish for Adults Now Available Hola Learn basic Spanish to communicate with clients and co-workers in your workplace converse with friends and family Students will have fun learning basic conversation-al reading and writing skills and gain knowledge about Spanish speaking countries their history and culture No previous knowledge is neces-sary Classes held in the Pleasant Hill Senior Center classrooms over eight weeks Wednesdays Oct 22-Dec 17 6-730pm $120$105(District resi-dents) Enroll at pleasanthillreccomShare the Magic Friday October 10 6pm at the PH Community Centerrsquos Perera Pavilion Join us for an evening filled with fun mystery and excite-ment See illusions card experts and close-up performances by the Society

of American Magicians Come in cos-tume for a chance to win a prize Pre-registration required Please call 682-0896 for more details Sign up early space is limited Doors open at 6pm Admission is $10 Register at pleasan-thillreccomTrunk or Treat Friday October 24 530-730pm PH Teen Center Parking lot 147 Gregory Ln Bring the whole family in costume and enjoy the even-ing going from trunk to trunk collect-ing candy from community members who have decorated their vehicles for this fun spooktacular event Crafts activities and goodie bag provided for each child Donrsquot want to trick or treat Register your decorated vehicle for a chance to win a great prize Hot dogs and drinks available for $1 each to sup-port the Pleasant Hill Teen Center Free for trick-or-treaters Donations are ap-preciated Sponsored by Generations Church FREE to public Car trunk entry fee $5Family Fun Triathlon (8 yrs amp up) No-vember 2 9am (check in 8am) at PH Education Center 1 Santa Barbara Rd Pre-register by October 16 for T-shirt

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Martinez is celebrating the first ever Dia de los Muertos Festival of the Altars on Saturday Nov 1 3-9pm at the Main Street Plaza Through art music food and community altars this event is a celebration of life honoring those who have passed away Artists will be creating personal altars to be dis-played during the festival Visitors attending the festival are encour-aged to dress in Dia de los Muertos motif and celebrate the lives of loved ones who have passed away In partnership with the Martinez Arts Association and Main Street Mar-tinez a variety of Dia de los Muertos events and workshops will be offered in Downtown Martinez throughout the month of October all leading up to the main event on November 1 bull Wednesday Oct 1 Art Exhibition Martinez Library 740 Court St Exhi-bition runs through Nov 3 Free eventbull Friday Oct 3 Artistsrsquo Reception 6-9pm mARTinez Gallery 630 Court St Exhibition runs through Nov 1 Free eventbull Saturday Oct 11 Nicho Workshop 1-3pm Martinez Library 740 Court St Led by Lorena Castillo Learn to make small altars or Nichos for your ancestors Freebull Saturday Oct 18 Pan Dulce Workshop Martinez Adult School 600 F St Led by Sandra Mercado Learn to make Mexican sweet bread (pan dulce) Class fee bull Saturday Nov 1 Alhambra Pioneer Cemetery Tour 10-1130am Mar-tinez Cemetery headstone hunt and crafts Pre-registration required (925) 372-3510 Hosted by Martinez Parks and Recreation Free eventbull Saturday Nov 1 Festival of Altars 3-9pm Main Street Plaza in Down-town Martinez Altars created by local artists traditional food music family activities costumes encouraged Free event The Cooperative Center Federal Credit Union sponsors this event For more information please visit wwwMainstreetmartinezorg

This yearrsquos Historic Home Tour in Martinez will include a 1923 Craftsman bungalow that underwent such a successful restoration that it was one of four homes featured in the winter issue of American Bungalow The magazinersquos photo-rich article gave its readers a fine description of the home and the restoration pro-cess Now the Home Tour will allow Community Focus readers to visit the home and gardens in person Restoration of the dilapidated house began when it was purchased in 2002 A generator was initially used because PGampE had turned off the power and gas three days after the house was purchased deeming it unfit for habitation During the ensuing restoration process every piece of trim in the house was removed refinished and reinstalled Missing Craftsman details such as the built-in glass-faced bookcases which would have originally flanked the fireplace were replaced The oak floors were refinished The kitchen was enlarged and the impressive OrsquoKeefe amp Merritt stove was cleaned re-chromed and re-enameled The home-owner did almost all the work himself on evenings and weekends The effort to complete the project took over 12 years but the feature in American Bungalow is a first for a Martinez residence The Craftsman home style originated here in California around 1900 The more austere style was a reaction to the overuse of ornamentation and ldquoginger-breadrdquo in Victorian homes The Craftsman home was in vogue from 1905 to 1925 and the style virtually disappeared after the 1929 stock market crash and the onset of the Great Depression The Home Tour in Martinez will include six other vintage homes none of which have previously been opened to the public Five of the homes are in the Craftsman style one is an English Cottage and one is a Spanish Revival One of the Craftsman homes includes a hidden sleeping nook ndash a much cheerier one than the gloomy ldquocloset under the stairsrdquo where the young wizard Harry Potter was forced to sleep The Spanish Revival home on the tour is the mayorrsquos resi-dence in Martinez The tour will also include the 1930 Masonic Temple an Art Deco structure This style was often used for public buildings but rarely for pri-vate residences The tours start at the 1937 Shell Clubhouse and include the townrsquos four museums The Historic Home Tour in Martinez will be held on Saturday October 11 from 10am to 4pm The public is invited More photographs and tour informa-tion can be found on the website wwwMartinezHomeTourcom

Dia del los MuertosMartinez Historic Home Tour

Sell Out ExpectedCollege Parkrsquos Musicians Showcase

Appointment with Death at College Park Agatha Christiersquos mystery Appointment with Death runs for five performances The show opens on November 1 at 7pm in College Parkrsquos newly improved multi-use room now offering better seating and sound A matinee is on November 5 at 4pm with the remaining performances on November 6 7 and 8 at 7pm Tickets are $5students and staff $8seniors and $10general admission Group discounts are available Appointment with Death involves detec-tive Hercule Poirot and Mrs Boynton a tyran-nical stepmother who rules her adult children with an iron hand When she turns up dead all the characters in and around this family fall un-der suspicion Set in Jerusalem and its environs in 1945 this mystery offers up an ensemble of quirky international characters and issues of mental illness colonialism and the dys-functional family Support the performing arts and enjoy the show For more informa-tion call Joan Lopate at 925-682-7670 x 3245 or email lopatejmdusdorgMt Diablo Unified 2nd Annual College Fair MDUSDrsquos 2nd Annual College Fair is on Tuesday October 28 630-830pm at Yg-nacio Valley High School in Concord Meet more than 80 representatives from colleges and universities across the country as well as hear from local educational resources The event is ideal for students in their junior and senior years You can get answers to your questions and make an informed decision on the right fit for you after high school Open to students and parentsguardians at all MDUSD high schools Students must show their school ID in order to attend the fair Questions Email mdusdcollegefairgmailcom

The ShellMEF Run For Education will be held on Sunday October 5 at 830am You can run or walk in the 5K or run in the 10K There is a kidsrsquo run (under age 8) starting at approximately 930am beginning at the START line for about a block The Pasta Feed sponsored by Martinez Rotary and Kiwanis will be Saturday October 4 6-8pm at the Shell Clubhouse on Pacheco Blvd Registration ends October 4 at 859pm For more in-formation visit wwwmartinezedfoundationcom The Run For Education is the largest annual fundraiser for the Martinez Education Foundation with Shell the primary sponsor Over the years the Run for Education has become a much anticipated community event that demonstrates tremendous local support for all schools in the Martinez Unified School District

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College Park High School music stu-dents family members staff and com-munity members are expected to gather 600 strong at the Concord Hilton on Sat-urday October 18 for the 14th Annual Musicians Showcase to raise funds for CPHS Instrumental Music More than 200 students in six ensembles will perform music centered on this yearrsquos theme ldquoAll That Jazzrdquo The Musicianrsquos Showcase is a dinner and auction event organized by the Col-lege Park Instrumental Music Boosters (CPIMB) to raise funds to pay for music festival fees and transportation uni-forms instrument repairs and purchases and to support travel ldquoLast year we had record attendance of 360 guests and

over 200 musicians performed We sold out a week before showcaserdquo says 2014 Showcase Chairperson and CPIMB Presi-dent Kathy Kaminek ldquoIt is very encour-aging to see such enthusiastic support from parents and our community Itrsquos an exciting and inspiring event and you canrsquot beat the entertainmentrdquo The even-ing will be filled with toe-tapping jazz performances by award-winning College Park ensembles Beginning at 7pm In-strumental Music Director Jorge Jimeacutenez will conduct College Park ensembles including the Concert Band Symphonic Band Wind Ensemble String Orchestra Symphony Orchestra and Jazz Ensem-ble as they play a rich line-up of jazz favorites from Count Basie Gershwin

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Dizzy Gillespie and more The Musicianrsquos Showcase will feature silent and live auc-tions a dessert auction a musicianrsquos auc-tion highlighting student creativity and skills and the greatly anticipated raffle ldquoOur students will be in the commu-nity performing in small ensembles and selling raffle tickets at local stores and at the Pleasant Hill Art Jazz and Wine Fes-tivalrdquo says Raffle Coordinator Beth Macy ldquoWe do this every year and find that the community is so incredibly supportive of our programrdquo This yearrsquos prizes are first prize - a $2500 vacation package to New Orleans second prize - a $1500 value of Monterey Jazz tickets and accommoda-tions for two and third prize - a $500 val-ue of dinner and jazz at Yoshirsquos for four In 2011 Mr Jorge Jimeacutenez became the instrumental music director at Col-

lege Park Under his leadership the pro-gram has grown and regained vitality in the aftermath of music director turnover and financial challenges due to 2009 state budget cuts to education ldquoOur pro-gram has not only grown in numbers it has grown in the way we interact with our school and community The strong-est communities are those that foster an attitude of service and mutual help-fulness for the greater goodrdquo says Mr Jimeacutenez ldquoI want to help students learn and understand that they have gifts and talents to share with their communityrdquo The event is from 5pm-10pm For tickets visit httpssitesgooglecomsitecphs-band2showcase2012


BY TONYA AMOS If you wear fabulous footwear then you are already paying attention to your feet Whether your style is high-tech running shoes fashionable stilet-tos or laid back thongs every shoe tells a story about the joints of our feet an-kles knees hips back shoulders neck and every muscle in between Our feet are part of an endless ldquoCatch 22rdquo for the comfort and function of the rest of the body If our feet (our foundation) are well positioned and well balanced then their good align-ment is reflected all the way up to the top of our heads And conversely if there is weakness and imbalance fur-ther up in the body (often in ldquothe corerdquo pelvis or legs) this will be represented all the way down to how we place our feet on the ground With so many moving parts in the feet we have plenty of opportunities for our days to be blissful or wish that we didnrsquot have feet at all Year after year these moving parts get shoved into rigid shoes without enough sup-port or with strange angles suited to a stilt-walker All of these scenarios create muscular imbalances and deny our feet healthy alignment and much

needed daily exercise Sooner or later this causes us to scream ldquoOh my aching feetrdquo The right exercises that not only work the strength flexibility and bal-ance of the feet but the muscles in the leg hips and pelvis can do wonders for keeping our feet feeling great as well as improving our overall balance Get the right support externally by wearing well-made supportive footwear and internally by muscular strength and flexibility Soon your exu-berant feet will be singing you praises as they are off to new and fantastic feeling adventures Tonya Marie Amos is a fully certified Pilates instructor For more information please call (925) 680-4400 or go to wwwAspirePilatesCentercom

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BY KEVIN ARNDT Normally I base articles around ath-letic development or teens and exercise but the information applies to everyone when it comes to fitness and in some instances life I started my career train-ing the general population but over time I shifted to training athletes Al-though the goals of athletes are differ-ent successful clientele in every popu-lation have one thing in common when working out the so-called ldquomagic pillrdquo that everyone searches for consistency I know this isnrsquot the sexy little secret you were hoping for but it is the key to long-term success I have helped clients lose 60-plus pounds or come back from injuries and Irsquove helped athletes compete at some of the highest levels Among every client who successfully met their goal consistency was the common thread It is impossible to think you will be able to workout at your absolute best every day Too many stresses occur day in and day out The most common problem I find with clientele is that if they eat badly have a bad workout (or even miss a workout) theyrsquoll throw the rest of the week away and say ldquoIrsquoll start again on Monday when I can start freshrdquo To combat this I help my clients understand they will have bad days and sometimes they will eat poorly but if

they approach exercise as a regular part of life going forward they will be suc-cessful Usually you are going to know ahead of time if you are going to miss a workout so schedule around that You might have to work out on one of your scheduled off days If you are sick try to foam roll at home nothing more Just stay consistent A workout doesnrsquot always have to be an all-out chest-thumping session Sometimes it is just foam rolling and mobility It might just be barely enough to break a sweat Understand you are going to have bad meals -- on vacation with friends and family in town or you just want to Thatrsquos alright Just donrsquot make it a habit that is when you get into trouble When you start becoming consistent with bad habits or you slip up on a meal pick yourself up and get right back on track You would be surprised how well it works In closing I want to challenge anyone out there who has been trying to lose weight add more muscle or go to the next level in sports to not miss one workout for a full four months Move things around in your schedule to accommodate your workout And if you canrsquot get your full workout in do some foam rolling mobility a walk some-thing anything It doesnrsquot have to be crazy but it has to be consistent Let me know if you try this then let me know your results Kevin Arndt is an athletic trainer at Forma Gym in Walnut Creek

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Oct 12 - Pancake Breakfast 8-11am Breakfast includes pancakes or toast sausage eggs orange juice and coffee Everyone is welcome Cost is $400 for adults$200 for children 10 and under

Oct 24 - AARP Smart Driver Course 10am ndash 230pm Program helps seniors recognize their limitations and learn how to reduce accidents and regain driv-ing privileges Students receive a Certificate of Completion which may offer insurance discounts Check with your car insurance for details Checks payable to AARP no cash $15 for AARP members with card $20 for non-members

Oct 27 - CERT Pet Emergency Preparedness Class 130-330pm ldquoNot ifhellipbut when an emergency or disaster strikesrdquo This FREE informative 2-hour prepared-ness class will teach how to prepare for your pet(s) in an emergency or when a major disaster strikes

Nov 7 - Annual Holiday Bazaar 9am-2pm Handmade crafts baked goods jewelry white elephant plants holiday decorations and more Lunch between 1120am-1pm includes pasta salad and garlic bread Coffee ice tea and water will be available Tickets $4 or $450 day of the sale

Nov 14 - Vagabond Players Present ldquoCemetery Clubrdquo Doors open at 130pm and play begins at 2pm A comedy about three long-time friends who have become widows within the past year and once a week they gather to visit their husbandrsquos graves Cost $10 members $12 non-members Light buffet to follow performance Tickets must be pre-purchased deadline is Friday Nov 10

Dec 7 - Clarinet Fusion Holiday Performance Doors open 130pm buffet be-gins at 145pm Performance begins 230pm A holiday party buffet appetizers wine non- alcoholic punch followed by the performance Pre-purchase neces-sary Tickets on sale October 27 Deadline to purchase is November 24 unless capacity reached prior Cost $11 members $13 non-members

Oct 1 amp Oct 8 - NEW Class Back Care At the Office amp At Home 630pm-730pm in the dining room Take care of your back Dr Kaplan will share tips that you can do yourself to keep your spine healthy These tips include ergo-nomics exercises lifting techniques lifestyle and nutritional support $20$15 district resident

Oct 5 - Pancake Breakfast 830am-1030am Senior Center Chateau RoomAll ages welcome Tickets Adults (11+) $5 Children (5-10yrs) $3 4 amp under Free

Oct 9 - Care Management Series The Facts on Alzheimerrsquos Disease pre-sented by the Alzheimerrsquos Association 2-330pm PH Senior Center The Care Management Series brings a variety of topics from experts in our community This series is sponsored by the Chateaursquos of Pleasant Hill Space is limited RSVP required Call (925) 798-8788

Oct 14 ndash Beyond Betrayal The Art of Forgiveness 1pm Learn how to move beyond betrayal that may have happened in your life This special presenta-tion will define 5 steps necessary to let go of the resentment and hurt and live in the present with a forgiving heart At the Chateau Room free Please RSVP

Oct 24 ndash Age of Champions Movie Screening 1pm An inspiring story that captures the triumphant spirit of National Senior Olympic competitors as they tackle the challenges of old age with grace humor and optimism Free sponsored by Day Real Estate Please RSVP

Oct 24 - Taste of the Vine 3pm in the dining room Cozy up with friends for the perfect fall happy hour Wine food and laughter with a chance to win some prizes Sponsored by the Chateaursquos of Pleasant Hill Tickets $10 presale or $15 day of (based on availability)

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On September 11 2014 the Pleasant Hill Recreation amp Park District Board of Direc-tors recognized Bond Oversight Committee (BOC) members for their outstanding service in financial governance The BOC ensured compliance of the Capital Improve-ment Budget Expenditure Plan for the Measure E projects beginning in the 20092010 fiscal years through the end of construction of all the projects in 2014 The committee efforts included monitoring all plans and expenditures to ascertain whether these were consistent with the budget They also reviewed any major changes in costs previously approved by the District and reported Measure E revenues and expenditures BOC members included Lisa Hagopian Harold Jeffrey Leo Vardas Marie Simons Norman VanHole Frank Gorham and Erin Hirst

Bond CommitteeRecognized for Outstanding Service


BY MICHAEL G HARRIS OD AND PATRICK REMER The Pleasant Hill Education Initiative continues to bring outstanding edu-cational programs to our students The Initiative was started by former Mayor Mi-chael Harris in 2013 to bring our commu-nity together to improve the educational opportunities for Pleasant Hill children A variety of new programs have been developed including in-school reading support for students Spear-headed by the Pleasant Hill Library and Patrick Remer the Initiative is launching two exciting programs this month Pleasant Hill Reads and the Night of 1000 Inventions As part of Pleasant Hill Reads everyone in town will be encouraged to read one wonderful story on the theme of invention and innova-tion The aim is to bring the community together to read and explore one great book that can be enjoyed by children teens and adults With input from kids families educa-tors and Initiative partners this yearrsquos selection is The Invention of Hugo Cabret written and illustrated by Brian Selznick The book follows Hugo an orphan boy living in the walls of a Paris train station in 1931 He keeps the station clocks running and survives by stealing from various station shops His quest is to fix a mystical mechanical man and learn the secret message of this invention from his father He teams up with a bookish girl to unravel the mystery and its connection to the stationrsquos elderly toy storeowner The story is told in words and

hand-drawn pictures with entire scenes playing out in delightfully illustrated pages by the author and illustrator In 2008 Selznick won the prestigious Caldecott Medal as ldquothe artist of the most distinguished American picture book for childrenrdquo It was brought to the screen in 2011 as the five-time Academy Award-winning movie Hugo The Initiative will provide copies of this book to 5th graders in Pleasant Hill schools Print or e-book copies will also be available to check out at the library Friends of the Pleasant Hill Library Pleas-ant Hill Education Commission Pleasant Hillrsquos Rotary and Lions Club Strandwood PTA Sequoia Parent Assc and individual donors provide broad support for this program If you would like to get involved and extend the reach to more Pleasant Hill students contact the library JFK Uni-versity will also support the event with volunteers at our programs throughout the month Pleasant Hill Reads will be launched at the annual Night of 1000 Inventions at the library on Tuesday October 7 at 630pm when parents and their kids can build their own prototypes in an ldquoinven-torrsquos labrdquo and get hands-on with robots 3-D printers and other mechanical and digital technology On the following three Mondays at 630pm kids will have the opportunity to make their own robots catapults electric circuits and more Bring family friends and neighbors to the Night of 1000 Inventions and join in the reading of The Invention of Hugo CabretSAMUELS

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BY MICHELLE FRANKLAND NP Imagine being 58 years old and never experiencing ldquoThe Happiest Place on Earthrdquo When the Dream Foundation learned about a pan-creatic cancer patientrsquos long time dream of going to Disneyland it made his dream come true Thanks to this organi-zation he and his family spent several fun-filled days in the theme park making special memories together Then there was the 93-year old army veteran who was battling terminal lung cancer One of his favorite sports was sail-ing and his dream was to be on a boat feeling the salt air on his skin The Dream Foundation made it possible for this wheelchair bound sailor to set sail again by taking him on a delightful day cruise on the bay Dreams like these come true every day and are made possible by the Dream Foundation It is the first and largest national wish-granting foundation for adults with terminal illnesses ldquoThe mission of the Dream Foundation is to enhance the quality of life for individu-als and their families facing a life-threaten-ing illness by fulfilling a heartrsquos final wishrdquo Headquartered in Santa Barbara California the Dream Foundation has

hundreds of volunteers who partner with over 600 hospice and healthcare organizations nationwide to fulfill thou-sands of dreams each year There are three simple requirements in order to be considered patients need to be 18 years or older have a life expectancy diagnosis of one year or less and lack the resources to achieve dreams on their own Learn more about the Dream Foundation on October 15 at the Lafay-ette Park Hotel as a group of Genen-tech employees create awareness by hosting an ldquoEvening of Dreamsrdquo Enjoy tasty bites wine and philanthropy Donations suggested at the door To register call Laura at 201-248-6455 or visit wwwdreamfoundationorg to learn more about how you can volun-teer donate time money airline miles or hotel points Michelle Frankland is an oncology-trained nurse practitioner with Diablo Valley Oncology amp Hematology Medical Group Located at the California Can-cer and Research Institute in Pleasant Hill the group provides comprehensive cancer care to patients by bringing together medical oncology hematol-ogy chemotherapy radiation therapy diagnostic imaging clinical trials oncol-ogy rehabilitation and supportive care all in one convenient location For more information call 925-677-5041

BY STEPHEN TAYLOR MD For patients with elevated PSArsquos and en-larged prostates urolo-gists often recommend a prostate biopsy The urologist typically uses the standard 12-core ultrasound biopsy technique ndash a technol-ogy that has had relatively no change since the 1980s This procedure obtained samples from the lower portion of the prostate and often resulted in normal or negative biopsies The dilemma we face is that ap-proximately 30 of prostate cancers are discovered outside of this biopsied zone A new procedure has come along that is practice changing The medical com-munity has great hope for a new technique that uses MRI with ultrasound imaging to more accurately reach and biopsy suspi-cious lesions In a recent Phase 3 study research-ers showed that using a specialized MRI technique along with transrectal ultra-

sound (TRUS) in men with an elevated PSA resulted in a prostate cancer detection rate that was twice as high compared to men undergoing the standard 12-core biopsy After evaluating 105 men using the MRul-trasound biopsy approach prostate cancer was detected in 62 percent of men com-pared to approximately 30 percent using ultrasound alone for the biopsy method At Pacific Urology providing the highest level of medical care to our patients has always been our goal My colleagues and I believe the benefits of this new MRI guided biopsy procedure are significant for patients which is why we are implement-ing this cutting-edge technology into our practice We will be the first practice in Contra Costa County to have this procedure available Dr Stephen Taylor is a urologist with Pacific Urology He specializes in robotic urologic surgeries and prostate kidney and bladder cancers To reach Dr Taylor call 925-937-7740 or visit wwwpacific-urologycom

Dream FoundationUrology News PHEI EventsDreams Come True for Adults TooNew Procedure to Detect Cancer Pleasant Hill Reads

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Boys Will Be BoysBY MICHAEL G HARRIS OD This monthrsquos column features two books about young men although the authors refer to them as ldquoboysrdquo in the titles The 1936 Olympics in Berlin were designed to be a showcase for the supremacy of Nazi Germany Most of us are familiar with the heroics of American Jesse Owens who shattered Hitlerrsquos dream of show-ing the superiority of the Arian people However the story of another group of American heroes at those Olympic games came to light recently in Daniel James Brownrsquos bestseller The Boys in the Boat Nine Americans and Their Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics These ldquoboysrdquo are nine ordinary working class young men from the Pacific Northwest who grew up during the Depression They were members of the University of Washington crew team in the 1930rsquos The ldquoboatrdquo is a rowing shell used for racing For those not familiar with this sport eight oarsmen row the boat while looking backward as the coxswain steers the boat and shouts instructions while looking forward The coxswain determines the speed and pace at which the oarsmen row As you can imagine itrsquos extremely important that all the oarsmen stroke in synchrony To do so the coach in the book Al Ulbrickson must perfectly match the oarsmen to the correct position in the boat The book centers on one member of the crew teenager Joe Rantz who finds in rowing the family he never had We learn about all the boys and the hardships they faced We also meet George Yeomans Pocock the man who handcrafted every rowing shell Hersquos quoted at the beginning of each chap-ter While his quotes are about rowing they also apply to life in general One of my favorites is ldquoOnce the race starts there are no timeouts no substitutions It calls upon the limits of human endur-ancehellip that come from the mind heart

and bodyrdquo We follow the boysrsquo pro-gress as they work their way up from the freshman team to the varsity and their friendly rivalry with Cal Berkeley

and the ldquoeliterdquo universities But all this is just a prelude to their historic race for Olympic gold Not only must they battle teams from other countries through preliminary races but they must also battle the bias German racing commu-nity which uses every trick of the trade to put the Americans at a disadvantage against the German home team With-out giving away the ending this book exemplifies the triumph of the Ameri-can spirit Itrsquos a wonderful companion to Laura Hildenbrandrsquos bestseller Unbro-ken which I reviewed last year The other book about ldquoboysrdquo is Joshua Zeitzrsquo Lincolnrsquos Boys John Hay John Nicolay and the War for Lincolnrsquos Image Hay and Nicolay were friends of Abraham Lincoln and became his sec-retaries when he was elected president in 1860 But their jobs entailed far more than taking notes for the president They acted more like todayrsquos chief of staff and ldquowere his close confidants in the darkest and loneliest days of the (Civil) warrdquo They were there when he signed the Emancipation Proclamation and gave his famous Gettysburg Address (And no Lincoln did not write the Gettysburg Address on the back of an envelope while traveling by train to Gettysburg) Hay and Nicolay were the caretakers of Lincolnrsquos memoirs after his death and worked tirelessly to preserve his legacy They were also responsible in part for the Lincoln Memorial If yoursquore interested in Lincoln or the Civil War and want to get a unique perspective on our greatest president Lincolnrsquos Boys will surely do the trick

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MDUSD Candidates ForumAttend a lively discussion among six candidates vying for three seats on the MDUSD Board of Directors 7 to 830pm council chambers PH City Hall To submit questions go to pleasant-hillnetregister

Rock-n-Re-Election PartyHosted by Martinez Councilmember Lara Delaney Armandorsquos 530 to 730pm 707 Marina Vista Martinez Additional Info democracycomlara4MartinezCouncil

Gardening for Native BeesLearn about and purchase beautiful native bee-attracting plants Workshop will be held at East Bay Wilds Native Plant Nursery 28th Ave at Foothill Blvd in the Fruitvale district of Oakland

Garden Study ClubSpeaker Yulan Tong ldquoWildflowers of Mt Diablo Calif amp South Africardquo Guests welcome and free 7pm at Pleasant Hill Community Center 320 Civic Drive PH 9259444898 or wwwphgsccom

Season Opens for SymphonyThe Diablo Symphony Orchestrarsquos 2014-2015 season begins Tickets amp information 925943SHOW (7469) online at wwwLesherArtsorg or at the Lesher Center Box Office

Read Your Fines AwayIn celebration of Teen Read Week CCC Library invites teens in grades 6-12 to clear late charges from their library card accounts Visit cccliborg for more detailsinformation email FOPHLsalegmailcom

Writers ClubMt Diablo Branch of California Writers Club (CWC) luncheon Zio Fraedorsquos 611 Gregory Ln PH Check in 830am breakfast at 9 $35members $45guests Reservations required Robin Gigoux at ragigaolcom or 9259339670 cwcmtdiablowriterswordpresscom

Many Faces of Breast CancerLesher Center for the Arts 10am -12pm Advanced registration recommended Admission parking and refreshments are free Call 9256775041 or visit wwwdvohmgcom

Italian Catholic Federation Branch 13 Annual Polenta Chicken amp Sausage Fundraising Dinner 530pm no-host Cocktails 6pm Dinner St Catherine of Siena Parish Hall 604 Mellus St Mtz For tickets call 9252292665

Bring Back the NativesGarden Tourrsquos Fall Native Plant Sale 10am-4pm Shop locally at Markham Nature Park and Arboreteum 1202 La Vista Ave Concord or visit wwwbringingbackthenativesnet for a full list of participating nurseries

Lattes with LaraDiscuss Martinez issues with City Councilmember Lara DeLaney Saturday Oct 11 Sauciersquos 712 Main St 930am amp Sunday Oct 26 Starbucks Virginia Hills 6688 Alhambra Mtz 930am

OktoberfestCelebrationGrace Episcopal Church 130 Muir Station Rd Mtz 530pm Social Hour 630pm Dinner Tickets $25Adult under 12 free For ticketsinformation call Jennifer Sabroe at (925) 383-8386 or email jennifersabroesbcglobalnet

What Do I Do With All My StuffMary Lynne Murray Certified Professional Organizer will offer practical advice for those making a move from a long-time home 7pm Hillcrest Congregational Church 404 Gregory Ln PH

Restaurant TourSample tasty treats from 18 restaurants in downtown Martinez from 130-4pm Fundraiser for Oohs Ahs amp Giggles Registration closes October 10 Call 372-3510 with questions $15 per person

Digging for Your RootsGenealogy seminar 8am-430pm 43 classes to choose from 3700 Concord Blvd Attendance is $10 with syllabus $25 For questions or to receive a flyer call Jackie 9258274729

Pleasant HillLions Club 5th Annual Poker Tournament Back Forty Texas BBQ 5pm 1st prize $400 Tickets are $50 and include food For tickets call Don Flaskerud 9256765859

CC County AARP Tax-AideLooking for volunteer Tax Counselors or Client Facilitators IRS training and certification provided Call LaVerne Gordon at 9257263199 for information and to apply

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Halloween FestivitiesMartinez Pumpkin Dunkin at RankinOn Sunday October 19 jump in the Rankin Aquatic Center pool to pick the perfect pumpkin Crafts supplies provided Cost for per person pumpkin and swim $6 or Measure H $450 Fees for swim only with no pumpkin 0-2 years free Children $150 Adults $250 Seniors $200 Must pre-register for a pumpkin at wwwcityofmartinezorg or call 372-3510 Event is 1-3pmMarty and Barbararsquos Halloween HuntAn old-fashioned Halloween affair is on Thursday October 23 330-5pm at Holi-day Highlands Figtree and Eastwood-bury Lane There will be crafts candy face painting and a candy hunt Everything is FREE Decorate a candy bag and have your face painted The candy hunt will be at 4pm sharp Space is limited to the first 100 children Registration closes on October 23 Register on line at wwwcityofmartinezorg Event is for ages 3 - 12 years oldHalloween SpooktacularThe 5th annual Trunk or Treat Main is a

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Value Coupon

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SaturdayOct 18 2014

230-530pm



for beer tasting

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consumed outside

tasting locations




y py

Zombie Brew Crawl


downtown businesses


North Concord BART


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CR

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Efficiency Toilets







with Landscape




















9252101400








NO JOB TOO SMALL

MONTHLY SERVICE






OCTOBER SPECIAL







BREAKFAST amp LUNCH






























Appointment with




















NMLS 466072









dreamshome



of your

dreamshomehomehome

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Irrigation System









Efficiency Toilets







with Landscape




















9252101400








NO JOB TOO SMALL

MONTHLY SERVICE






OCTOBER SPECIAL







BREAKFAST amp LUNCH






























Appointment with




















NMLS 466072









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of your

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800-232-9977

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Irrigation System









Efficiency Toilets







with Landscape




















9252101400








NO JOB TOO SMALL

MONTHLY SERVICE






OCTOBER SPECIAL







BREAKFAST amp LUNCH






























Appointment with




















NMLS 466072









dreamshome



of your

dreamshomehomehome

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Irrigation System









Efficiency Toilets







with Landscape




















9252101400








NO JOB TOO SMALL

MONTHLY SERVICE






OCTOBER SPECIAL







BREAKFAST amp LUNCH






























Appointment with




















NMLS 466072









dreamshome



of your

dreamshomehomehome

A strong nancial


home$1299

4

Honest amp Reliable








925-229-2779


















Best Mechanic






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MEMBER





PLANS AVAILABLE








Read My Mindcopy











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$547ea

$577ea


1409034-NAV-PHCF-1001-475x5375indd 1 91814 1029 AM
















925-370-7636







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Hospitals

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103114


















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Appointment with




















NMLS 466072









dreamshome



of your

dreamshomehomehome

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4

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Best Mechanic






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PLANS AVAILABLE








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