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John Muir Land TrustUnveils Saving Contra Costa Campaign

inus Eukel executive director of the former Muir Heritage Land Trust has announced the organiza-tion has changed its name to John Muir Land Trust

effective immediately According to Eukel ldquoJohn Muir is an icon whose name is synonymous with the principles of conservation upon which our land trust was conceived over 25 years ago We have adopted his full name as most ac-curately symbolic of our ongoing mission todayrdquo The name change was announced at the organizationrsquos Pure Muir Gala that took place at the US National Park Service John Muir National Historic Site in Martinez JMLTrsquos name change comes at a pivotal moment as the organization has recently unveiled its Saving Contra Costa campaign to raise $25 million ldquoWe have already protected over 2000 acres of prime Contra Costa open space that would have otherwise been developed With this campaign we aim to more than double that numberrdquo said Eukel The campaign began with efforts to acquire a spec-tacular 44-acre property called West Hills Farm immediately adjacent to the Mount Wanda section of the John Muir Na-tional Historic Site Mount Wanda is a 325-acre parcel that was protected by the fledgling land trust in 1991 The West Hills Farm acquisition is scheduled for completion at the end of May as $1 million in project costs are raised Eukel says ldquoIf not for protection by JMLT the property would be developed as residential housingrdquo Eukel also announced the next major element of the Saving Contra Costa campaign a large and critically impor-tant property called Carr Ranch The ranch is located in cen-tral Contra Costa at the southern boundary of Lamorinda (Lafayette Moraga amp Orinda) adjacent to Alameda County It features over 600 acres of stunning ridgelines unique rock formations gorgeous valleys and sweeping views of the eastern Bay Area delta and surrounding hills According to Eukel ldquoCarr Ranch has been owned for nearly 100 years by the Carr family It exemplifies the cul-tural legacy of California ranches and the families that have taken care of themrdquo Discussing the importance of regional water he continues ldquoThe past four years in California have been the driest on record in 80 years and perhaps the last 400 Ongoing drought climate change and population

growth pose significant threats to our local water supplies Situated in the Upper San Leandro watershed adjacent to the Upper San Leandro Reservoir JMLT acquisition of Carr Ranch provides a onetime opportunity to permanently protect high quality Bay Area drinking water at its sourcerdquo In terms of wildlife habitat Carr Ranch serves as a prime example of local biodiversity It is home to an exceptional variety of foliage including coastal live oak woodlands riparian woodlands coastal scrub and annual grasslands Nearly all of the property is critical habitat for the threatened Alameda whipsnake Likewise Buckhorn Creek and numerous ponds on the property provide breed-ing and foraging habitat for the endangered California red-legged frog Carr Ranch is also home to golden eagle mountain lion American badger western pond turtle and many other species essential to our ecosystem Once acquired by JMLT Carr Ranch will be opened to the public providing an unparalleled source of recreation for surrounding communities Much like JMLTrsquos existing Fernandez Ranch property Carr Ranch will offer myriad opportunities for hiking cycling birding and equestrian activities West Hills Farm represents the eleventh property to be protected by JMLT Their previous acquisitions since 1989 include Fernandez Ranch Franklin Canyon Acalanes Ridge Sky Ranch Dutra Ranch Gustin Ranch Mount Wanda Contra Costa Goldfields Pacheco Marsh Bodfish Preserve and Stonehurst Carr Ranch will represent the twelfth property under John Muir Land Trustrsquos protection The total project budget for Carr Ranch is $7 million and JMLT hopes to close escrow by June 2016 With this major acquisition the organization will be well on its way to achieving the goals set forth in the Saving Contra Costa campaign According to Eukel ldquoIt has been just over 100 years since John Muirrsquos death but his legacy of conserva-tion is more relevant than everrdquo Contributions to the Saving Contra Costa Campaign can be made at the John Muir Land Trustrsquos website wwwjmltorg The battle for conservation will go on endlesslyIt is the universal warfare between right and wrong ndash John Muir

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Photos By Adam Weidenbach


As we enter June there are just a few days left in the life high school students have grown comfort-able with Moving on might be welcome but it will be hard I hope to help ease the transition with brilliant words of wisdom presented in a selection of quotes from commencement speeches -- some serious some not so much Here we go Letrsquos begin with a serious one ldquoYour time is limited so donrsquot waste it living someone elsersquos life Donrsquot let the noise of othersrsquo opinions drown out your own inner voice And most important have the courage to follow your heart and intuitionrdquoSteve Jobs co-founder with Steve Wozniak of Apple ComputersNext a spot-on piece of advice referencing one of Mr Jobsrsquo marvels of technology ldquoIf your head is in your phone the scenery never changes So donrsquot worry about documenting the moment Experience the

momentrdquoDavid Carr New York Times columnist writer and authorHave you noticed there is a lot of meta-phorical talk about ldquopathsrdquo and ldquoroadsrdquo in commencement speeches For example ldquoThere is no straight path from your seat today to where you are going Donrsquot try to draw that line You will not just get it wrong yoursquoll miss big opportunitiesrdquoSheryl Sandburg technology executive and authorMore astute ldquopathrdquo commentary ldquoFollow your passion stay true to yourself never follow someone elsersquos path unless yoursquore in the woods and yoursquore lost and you see a path then by all means you should follow thatrdquoEllen Degeneres comedian actor and talk show hostPlease take note of the observation below ndash so true ldquoThe road to success is dotted with many tempting parking placesrdquoUnknown

Fortunately everyonersquos favorite author has some encouraging words about navigating your pathroad ldquoYou have brains in your head You have feet in your shoes You can steer yourself any direction you chooserdquoDr Seuss from Oh The Places Yoursquoll GoI think the next quote is another way of saying ldquoseize the dayrdquo Sigh ldquoYou will never have more energy or enthusiasm hair or brain cells than you have todayrdquoUnknownAlong with all the graduation chatter regarding paths roads and journeys we also hear a lot about being true to oneself as a unique individual So Irsquom sure you will appreciate this ldquoA graduation ceremony is an event where the commencement speaker tells thousands of students dressed in identical caps and gowns that ldquoindividualityrdquo is the key to successrdquoRobert Orben comedian and authorHigh school students have spent years

taking classes required to graduate If you are tired of school and the one-size-fits-hardly-anybody educational system then pay attention to this ldquoThe unfortunate yet truly exciting thing about your life is that there is no core curricu-lum The entire place is an electiverdquoJon Stewart comedian writer television host But of course if you are headed to college there will also be a core curriculum there Sorry Congratulations to all of our graduat-ing high school seniors As you follow your heart and steer yourself along the path of your choice listening to your inner voice donrsquot get stuck in a tempting parking place do get beyond the core curriculum realize your potential and get your darn head out of your phone There Thatrsquos all you need to know Good luck Happy graduation have a wonderful summer and all the best to our high school seniors Reach Julie at julieakrosscomcastnet

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BY MARJI CALBECK VALHALLA ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL On May 18 and 19 Valhalla Elemen-tary students and staff were given the opportunity to work with an extremely talented and internationally known chalk-drawing artist Mark Wagner The two day project started with Mark sharing some of his stories and artwork with the students including images of his chalk drawing that is in the Guinness Book of Records for being the largest in the world Over the course of two days every student and teacher was able to join Mark on the playground to contribute to a collaborative piece dedicated to the memory of Carole Larson our former art teacher who passed away in March It was truly a remarkable experience to participate in this project The students were quick to take to the ground and create beautiful butterflies and other im-aginative designs Markrsquos enthusiasm and artistic nature provided a perfect environ-ment for the students to engage in their work Watching each child and adult draw and create was inspiring The resounding amount of focus and attention given to each drawing was a great reminder of the important role art can play in education by allowing students to have multiple ways to

express themselves This opportunity came about as the result of the efforts of the chairperson for our annual art fair Nicole Sylvester The theme of this yearrsquos art fair held on April 1 was ldquourban artrdquo Through her research on-line she learned about Markrsquos work and contacted him He was not able to come for the art fair but he offered to come and do the assemblies and create an artistic work on the playground From there the project morphed into an opportunity to create a beautiful memory of Mrs Larson and tie it into a display for open house on May 20 The students were able to take their parents out to the playground and show them the specific part they had in creating this beautiful tribute to their beloved art teacher Additionally this project was a perfect culminating activity to show how art can so wonderfully connect all the themes we have strived to develop and nurture all year including community building problem solving risk taking creativity in-novation and a love of learning To find out more about Mark and his amazing art visit his website at wwwheartsandbonescom More photos can be found on the Community Focus website wwwourcom-munityfocuscom

MetamorphosisChalk Artist Visits Valhalla Elementary

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BY DANIEL DuREE Estate planning is an unfortunate necessity in our lives Most people select children or other family members as sole beneficiaries without much further thought However if you are passionate about causes in your community I encourage you to con-sider leaving a small part of your estate to support those causes and leave a meaningful local impact Based on my experience dealing with trust admin-istrations and distributions there are a number of reasons to consider leaving a small gift to a local cause that you already support Minimal Impact to Heirs and

Outsized Effect on Your Chosen Cause Because there are gener-ally multiple beneficiaries any small amount left to support a local cause results in a very small impact on the inheritance of any one beneficiary Say for example that a person passes away leaving an estate worth six hundred thousand dollars and three adult children beneficiaries Each child will receive two hundred thousand dollars Now think if that person left one percent of their estate to a local cause they support That would leave six thousand dollars to the local non-profit To most local groups that is a very substantial amount and can have a large impact on accomplishing their mission Six thousand dollars can feed and

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Life Insurance Ensure Information is Accurate BY COLLEEN CALLAHAN I sell life insur-ance One of the interesting and gratifying parts of my job is meeting with people that are purchasing life insurance for the first time It is enjoyable to ask ques-tions and hear their stories I like to know why they are buying In fact it is crucial to know why before one can determine how much Often the impetus is to cover a mortgage protect income or provide for children or a spouse There is a desire to protect loved ones assure they will have the ability to stay in their home and give children a solid education These conversations are filled with talk of dreams A seasoned life insurance agent also experiences the other end of the spectrum receiving the call that a client has died offering condolences and getting to work on processing the claim This is the less commonly discussed part of the process and

sensitivity is vital Last month I was appalled to hear an advisor in an investment office take that call The first question I heard was ldquoDo you have a copy of the death certificaterdquo The advisor asked a couple additional questions and then said off handedly ldquoOh my condolences by the wayrdquo I left the office before the conver-sation ended I had heard enough I have delivered checks to sur-viving spousespartners friends a beneficiary whose spouse committed suicide and an estranged son that we were tasked with locating It is im-portant to handle that painful part of the insurance process with tact The survivors are grieving To those of you that have life in-surance an annuity or a retirement ac-count be certain that the beneficiary is correct It is very uncomfortable to discover that a former spouse is still listed as a primary beneficiary Colleen Callahan Insurance Servic-es is located in Pleasant Hill Contact her at 925-363-5433 or ccallahancallahaninsurancecom

educate a lot of children save a lot of animals conserve a lot of open space or increase access to the arts for a lot of people That six thousand dollars can change multiple lives At the same time receiving one hundred and ninety eight thousand dollars instead of two hundred thousand dollars for the beneficiaries is probably not going to make a major difference in their lives With Modern Medicine Benefi-ciaries are Older In the vast majority of cases ldquochildrenrdquo are at least in their fifties or sixties when the last surviving parent passes away I recently had a client I assisted whose son was born in 1940 The client is in great health and her son is seventy-five We should all be so lucky but the reality now is that

the lives of child beneficiaries are often well established by the time they re-ceive any inheritance and the impact of that gift has less of an effect on their lifestyle or financial stability Of course not everyone has a local cause they are passionate about and there are often family needs that clearly take precedence If on the other hand there is a local cause that you support and your family has already been provided for consider leaving a small part of your estate to that cause to create a meaningful and lasting impact on your community 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


Finding the Right Realtor Qualities to Look ForBY GLENN ALLEN Whether yoursquore in the market for a new home or need to list a property you already own finding the right agent is essential A well-matched Realtor forms a partnership with their client sharing val-ues and using proven strategies to make

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the lines to separate must haves from non-essential wish list items If yoursquore a seller they should be able to respect your opinions without allowing you to make costly errors when setting or negotiating the selling price Reputation Good real estate agents have made a name for themselves Other brokers respect them and former clients have positive things to say This is impor-tant for a couple reasons The more posi-tive exposure your agent has the better able they are to negotiate deals with other brokers and in a service oriented profession like real estate visibility means access to more properties and contacts which can expedite the buying and sell-ing process Versatility Although some brokers specialize in a real estate niche ideally you want someone who deals in a broad market A versatile agent understands real estate dynamics eg how a new condo development affects the property value in surrounding homes whereas a niche agent will simply show you a condo in the new development or a home near it as though the two properties had no larger interrelationship The Realtor with the big picture experience is the one who can pinpoint with greater accuracy how good an investment your property is Technological Savvy A whopping 92 percent of people use the Internet as a

tool in their real estate searches accord-ing to the National Association of Realtors (NAR) The Realtor you choose must have access to the most sophisticated databas-es in the industry so they are able to find properties that meet your criteria down to exact specifications You should be able to access their website both from a desktop and a mobile device Ideally they are not only expanding their contacts through social media networking but have also created a website that contains valuable client resources that you can use throughout the process Resonant Core Values When choosing your Realtor service integrity stability communication and contribu-tion are critical core values Your broker needs to be a rock you can depend on to get the job done no matter how stress-ful the prevailing market is Dissonant values lead to indecisiveness and conflict Always go with the broker who speaks an ethical language you can relate to More information including 10 Questions You Need to Ask Your Agent can be found at wwwTalktoglenncom Please contact me for a free no obliga-tion consultation Glenn Allen REMAX Real Estate agent can be reached at glennTalkTo-Glenncom 925-709-1000 or visit wwwTalkToGlenncomblog phsalesreportcom and enhanceandstagecom


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Bring items ofnon-perishable food

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and entering your information at the webite wwwpleasanthillgaragesalecom

bull You may also register your garage sale by calling (925) 671-5806

bull Deadline to register is Thursday June 4 2015

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A joint effort by the City of Pleasant Hill amp Republic Services to protect the environment and conserve resources through reuse

Pleasant Hill Citywide Garage SaleDont trash it mdash Sell it

Saturday June 6 2015

If yoursquore a buyerbull Go to wwwpleasanthillgaragesalecom to find

households taking part in the citywide garage sale

bull Start early but not before listed times Experienced shoppers come early to find the best buys

bull Bring a reusable bag which will allow you to carry heavier items more easily and to protect fragile objects

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Shaping the Image of Pleasant Hill City Gateways Project Over the course of the past year the city has conducted a series of pub-lic workshops and community meet-ings to solicit insights and opinions from residents businesses and com-munity leaders to help define design concepts for our city gateways What do we mean by City Gateways City gateways are often defined as entry points to a city or town that reflect the character and aspirations of a community Gateway features should help tell the story of the community and reflect the communityrsquos sense of place The current gateway features in Pleasant Hill have served the commu-nity well for many years but they are aging and need to be replaced The city engaged with WRT a land-scape architectural design firm to help with the community outreach process and develop design concepts based on feedback and input from these meetings The city also conducted an online survey and received 225 survey responses The meetings and survey helped define the unique qualities of Pleasant Hill and identified the main entryways into the city that welcome visitors as well as the public destinations that

need additional signage to help people navigate them We also used group meetings with the cityrsquos Architectural Review Commis-sion Planning Commission Chamber of Commerce and the Pleasant Hill Rec amp Park Board to focus on understanding the natural features of the commu-nity and the social fabric of residents students families and businesses that make up our community What happens next The final community design work-shop was held on May 11 and the next steps for the project include develop-ing specific cost estimates for the final design concepts and then taking the Draft Master Plan back to the cityrsquos Architectural Review Commission and Planning Commission for input before a final public presentation is made to the city council The community process has been good and what has clearly emerged is the communityrsquos passion for the place where they do business or call home The feedback and opinions of many have resulted in design concepts that will reflect the unique character and aspirations of our community well into the future I am particularly grateful to our economic development manager Kelly Calhoun who has been stalwart in

Mayorrsquos Message Ken Carlson Mayor of Pleasant Hill

City of Pleasant Hill

Public Meetings

Chamber Calendar611 - Business Runway Access to Capital ldquoShow Me the Moneyrdquo 730-1130am John F Kennedy University 100 Ellinwood Way PH611 - Business Mixer at Rehabilitation Services of Northern California 5-7pm 490 Golf Club Road PH618 - ldquoWine at the Plazardquo Thursday Summer Concert Series 6-830pm Down-town Plaza in Pleasant Hill (between Sweet Tomatoes amp Jackrsquos)629 - Green Business Committee 4-5pm Daily Digital 3440 Vincent Road Suite I PH 629 - Government Affairs Committee 530-7pm Back Forty Texas BBQ 100 Coggins Drive PH680 Business Clubs Business building amp networking meets twice monthly Call office for more information 680 Professional Womenrsquos Networking Group tailored for women meets once a month Call office for more informationOFF THE GRID Food Trucks Wednesdays 5- 9pm Trelany Road PHFarmersrsquo Market Every Saturday 9am-1pm Trelany Road PH

guiding and managing this project Upcoming Events The 16th Annual Sunset by the Lake Summer Concert Series began on Sunday May 24 Organized by our very own Civic Action Commission this ever-popular concert series has become a mainstay of summer entertainment in Central Contra Costa and is attended by thousands of residents and visitors There are eight additional concerts this year and the complete schedule is avail-able at wwwpleasanthillconcertscom

Donrsquot Trash It Sell It Thatrsquos the slo-gan for the 3rd annual citywide garage sale on Saturday June 6 throughout the city If you want to host your own garage sale you can list it online for free at wwwpleasanthillgaragesalecom Last year more than 100 homes par-ticipated in the event It was a garage sale hunterrsquos paradise and will be again this year If you want to check out the listings with map locations go to the website above and click on the browse ad button


City News


Hilton Homewood Suites a Go At the May 5 city council meeting councilmembers considered an appeal by Pleasant Hill Citizens for Responsible Growth of the planning commissionrsquos decision to approve the development plan for the Hilton Hotel project on Ellinwood Drive The motion to deny the appeal was voted 4 ndash 1 with councilmember Harris dissenting ldquoIrsquom pleased to see that there has been significant change in and dramatic re-duction in the size massing and appearance of the structure from what was origi-nally proposed Irsquove been struggling to find an issue that I thought was clearly in favor of the appellantrdquo said councilmember Flaherty Pleasant Hill Citizens for Responsible Growth cited issues related to parking and preservation of historical resources in its appeal of the planning commissionrsquos March 10 approval of the development plan for the 83969-square-foot hotel ldquoEverything that the staff has recommended and that the planning commission has approved is well within the parameters that the city council establishedhellipThis was about trying to make sure that the project that we ended up with really did fit more with the location where this isrdquo said councilmember DurantThe council approved the project with three conditions as follows1 The developer is required to consult with Native American tribes regarding pos-sible cultural or heritage areas before any substantial grading or demolition work on site begins 2 A seven-foot barrier must be created with suitable plant materials on the berm fac-ing towards the residential area off Ellinwood Drive3 The hotel must record all car license plates of guests staying at the hotelDVC Plaza Redevelopment A study session by the ARC was held on May 21 to discuss the extensive remodel and renovation of existing retail buildings at the southern half of the DVC Shopping Plaza between Chilpancingo Parkway and Golf Club Road by Merlone Geier Partners The proposal includes the follow-ing a 432000 sq ft auto dealership (see building 1) International Educa-tion Center (see building 5) new land-scaping hardscape and parking lot improvements a new dog park along Grayson Creek next to ChilpancingoPark a new walkingbicycle trail extending from Golf Club Road to Chilpancingo Parkway adjacent to Grayson Creek a new 1350 square foot building and an illuminated 67-foot high freestanding ldquovisibilityrdquo sign located at 61 Chilpancingo Parkway to be seen from Contra Costa Boulevard As the meeting was a study session no action was taken There will be more opportunity for the public to provide feedback on the upcoming project Amazing Racersquos Amazing Turnout The Foundation for Pleasant Hill Education held the 3rd annual Amazing Race on Sunday May 3 with 32 teams that included more than 100 participants Teams made six stops with several activities at each stop including preparing an emergency pack with the Pleasant Hill CERT team to bouncing ping pong balls onto a piece of bread spread with Nutella The race ended at city hall with a special appearance by Jon and Kris Buehler runners up from Season 6 of the TV show ldquoThe Amazing Racerdquo The win-

City News Continued

ners of the race were Pumped Up Kids with second place going to Team Davies and third place to the 79 Cent Bananas Nearly $2000 was raised for the Foundation for Pleasant Hill EducationJackrsquos Tap Room The ever-popular Jackrsquos Restaurant and Bar in Downtown Pleasant Hill is close to opening Jackrsquos Taps at 60 Crescent Drive Access to the taproom will also be available through the restaurant Faccedilade improvements are currently in progress The owners plan to have 20 mostly local and West Coast breweries on tap including Drakes Brew-ing Co ldquoDenogginizerrdquo San Leandro 21st Amendment Brewing Co ldquoHell or High Wa-termelonrdquo SF High Water Brewing Co ldquoCampfire Stoutrdquo Cali Craft ldquoCali Coastrdquo and De-schutes ldquoFresh Squeezedrdquo ldquoThe place is really taking shape and we are still slated for an early June opening Should be a fun place to hang out and drink great beersrdquo said co-owner John MarcoviciContra Costa Libraryrsquos Summer Reading Program This summer Contra Costa County Library encourages all ages to rock out at the Summer Reading Festival 2015 Read to the Rhythm which runs Saturday June 6 through Saturday August 15 Starting June 6 reading records will be available in com-munity libraries and online at cccliborg Participants use the reading record to track their reading time and earn prizes Pre-readers may share a book with a parent sibling or friendPleasant Hill Summer Bike Challenge In an effort to encourage youth biking 511Contra Costa is rolling out a new biking program in Pleasant Hill called the ldquoSummer Youth Bike Challengerdquo This program runs June 24 - August 29 and challenges youths to ride their bikes to various recreational destinations around town including public parks and athletic fields the aquatic park city hall library farmersrsquo market and Downtown Pleasant Hill Participation in this program is free and open to all Pleasant Hill students in grades K-12 Bike to at least 12 of the 16 challenge squares on the card (similar to a Bingo game card) and cross off each square when complete Many of the squares also offer free treats along the way Kids can turn in their completed challenge cards at any of the 7 events listed in the challenge by August 29 to be entered in the iPad Mini drawing Get your Challenge Card by going to the YMCA PH Aquatic Center PH Library or online at wwwourcommuntiyfocuscom or www511contracostaorgSBC Print out the Challenge Card and iPad Drawing Entry Form ldquoAs a resident of Pleasant Hill I ap-preciate that our town has so much going for it including our abundance of clean parks bike friendly neighborhoods and the canal trail with new safer street crossings all of which make the bike challenge a perfect fit for the cityrdquo said Kirsten Riker 511 Contra Costa Program Leader

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

Design Review Meeting June 10 24City Hall 525 Henrietta Street 4-5pm Contact 372-3500

Planning Commission Meeting June 9 23City Hall 525 Henrietta Street 7-11pm Contact 372-3500

Zoning Administrator Meeting June 3 17City Hall 525 Henrietta Street 4-5pm Contact 372-3500

For Confirmation Visit wwwcityofmartinezorg

Mayorrsquos Message Rob Schroder Mayor of Martinez

City of Martinez

Public Meetings

Chamber Calendar

We are facing a fourth consecutive dry year and our reservoirs are as low as they have been since the drought of 1986 to 1991 In 2013 California received less precipitation than any year since it became a state in 1850 All indications are that it will take years to recover from this dry spell and refill our storage systems It is time that all of us accept the fact that California is a de-sert and we must capture the rainfall in wet years and adjust how we use water in our personal and business lives Where there is no water there is no economy no jobs and no life The situation is so dire that the gov-ernor declared a state of emergency and mandated a 25 statewide reduction in water use on April 1 This unprecedented action drives home the severity of the drought and the need for all of us to cut

wasteful habits and treat water as a pre-cious commodity Both the Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) and the city water system serve the City of Martinez The city system purchases raw water from CCWD treats it at the city water treatment facility and pumps it to a number of hilltop reservoirs The drink-ing water is then delivered to over 10000 customers located in the western half of the city as well as the areas of Vine Hill and Alhambra Valley CCWD recently adopted a 25 Drought Management Plan and the city recently declared its intent to take the same action at a public hearing to be held on July 1 Under the mandate by the governor we must reduce water usage by 25 com-pared to 2013 usage or be subject to fines of $10000 per day for each day in violation

of the regulations The city water system and many city residents and businesses are subject to the CCWD proposed restrictions and pricing adjustments It is important that we treat all residents equally The Martinez City Council will likely adopt a conservation program that parallels CCWDrsquos program The new conservation regulations will include the following prohibitionsbull Using potable water to wash sidewalks patios and drivewaysbull Allowing runoff when irrigating with potable waterbull Using hoses without automatic shutoff nozzles to wash carsbull Using potable water in a decorative water feature with no recirculationbull Irrigating outdoors more than twice per week during daylight hours and within 48 hours following measurable precipitation Martinez Public Works crews have already reduced watering of landscaping to twice a week and cut back watering times

by 25 More efficient sprinkler heads are replacing old and wasteful systems and we are using large amounts of recycled water to irrigate medians and parks In fact residents that are serviced by the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District (CCCSD) can obtain up to 300 gallons a day of recycled water for personal use My family is trying to do our part as well by installing shut-off valves on all showerheads and cutting back outdoor watering to twice a week (for only 5 minutes per station) We also have 5 gallon buckets in each shower to catch running water while waiting for it to turn warm That water is used to irrigate the garden and potted plants For more information on the emer-gency water regulations and tips on how to conserve our precious water resources visit the State Water Boardrsquos website at httpwwwswrcbcagovwaterrightswater_is-suesprogramsdroughtemergency_regu-lations_waterconservationshtml

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620 ndash 621 ndash 9th Annual King of the County BBQ Challenge amp Music Festi-val Fatherrsquos Day Weekend 11am-6pm Family Fun Lip Smackinrsquo BBQ Live Rockinrsquo Music BBQ Competition Arts amp Crafts Booths Kidrsquos Rides amp Activities Pony Rides Water Balls Petting Zoo Microbreweries amp Wineries Free admission amp parking Vendor booths still available Wersquore still taking BBQ competition applications Call the Martinez Chamber for more information

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City News ContinuedCity News4th of July CelebrationThe 6th annual Martinez 4th of July parade begins at 10am on Main Street in down-town Martinez with fireworks at the marina at approximately 930pm Over 2000 people gather to watch the colorful patriotic parade The kidsrsquo decorated bike pa-rade returns this year The kids will gather at the beginning of the parade and all participants will receive an award Come with a decorated bike and meet at the pa-rade staging area before 10am at Court amp Main St Awards will be given immediately following the parade at the judges reviewing platform For more information call the Martinez Parks and Recreation at 372-3510Schedule of Activities8 - 10am Pancake breakfast sponsored by Roxx on Main 627 Main St 9 - 915am Flag raising ceremony Veterans Memorial Building 930 Ward St 10am Hometown parade on Main Street beginning at Court St amp Main St and ending at Alhambra Ave amp MainKing of the County BBQ The 8th Annual King of the County BBQ challenge and music festival is June 14 and 15 at the Martinez Waterfront Park Marina At this family event you will enjoy Lip Smackinrsquo BBQ live music and more Admission and parking are free Sponsored by the Martinez Chamber of Commerce See ad on page 5Drought Management Plan At the May 6 city council meeting a resolution declaring the cityrsquos intent to implement a temporary water consumption pricing adjustment of up to $050 per unit of treated water used was approved unanimously Further a public hearing is set for July 1 to consider the pricing adjustment the establishment of a Drought Management Plan and the introduction of a city 25 Drought Management Plan as mandated by the governor of California According to City Engineer Tim Tucker ldquothe drought management program in-cludes mimicking a 50unit (748 gallons) temporary pricing adjustment that would only last as long as the governorrsquos executive order is in place A family of 4 uses about 350 gallons of water per day If they do not conserve water they will have the water consumption portion of their bill increased by $5 If they reduce their water consumption by 25 they will see a reduction of about $5-7 in their monthly bill overall The overall goal is to have customers reduce water consumption by 25 Our residents are going to be charged the same as the Contra Costa Water District residentsrdquoFree Recycled Water for Residents Residents can receive free recycled water from the Central Contra Costa Sanita-tion District 4797 Imhoff Place in Martinez Eligible communities include Lafayette Martinez Pacheco Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek The recycled water can be used to hand-water lawns gardens and landscaping to help save drinking water supplies The fill station is located at the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility (HH-WCF) 4797 Imhoff Place and hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 9am to 330pm Prior to using the fill station for the first time you must complete and bring a Residential Recycled Water Use ApplicationAgreement found on the website wwwcentralsanorg Blank Agreements are also available at the HHWCF Police Department using Nextdoor The Martinez Police Department is using Nextdoor a private social network in an effort to build stronger and safer neighborhoods and better communicate with citizens with the assistance of technology Currently the police department shares important information with the public through Facebook Twitter and Nixle The ad-dition of Nextdoor will assist the Martinez PD in sharing important news and emer-

gency notifications that are relevant to you neighborhood Please be assured that your Nextdoor website remains private and police staff will not be able to see any of the content on your neighborhood website except for the direct replies to the posts The Martinez PD looks forward to communicating with citizens on Nextdoor to make Martinez an even better place to live To access Nextdoor visit nextdoorcom enter your address your email address and click ldquofind your neighborhoodrdquoFridays on the Main and First Fridays Join the Martinez community in a fantastic event happening every Friday night on Main Street in downtown Martinez -- Fridayrsquos on the Main and the farmersrsquo mar-ket Fridays on the Main features classic cars and live music on the 600 amp 700 blocks of Main Street 6 -8pm and a farmersrsquo market on the 800 block of Main Street 4 - 8pm On the first Friday of each month join the ldquoBlast from the Pastrdquo dance party 6 - 8pm All ages are welcome and our over-21 guests will be able to sip a craft beer or fine wine while enjoying the band Retro attire is encouraged Both events run through September 11 2015

BY SUZANNE LOOKERldquoYour Pet Friendly Realtorrdquo at Pacific Union Real Estate Moving to a new home can be stressful on your pets but there are things you can do to make the process as painless as possible1 Update your petrsquos tags2 Ask for veterinary records3 Keep medication and food on hand4 Seclude your pet from chaos keep them in a safe well-ventilated area (I have pet sitters available)5 Play it safe and travel with your pet in a crate6 Get ready for takeoff when traveling on a plane ask the airline about pet requirements7 Find a new veterinary clinic and emergency hospital ask for a referral from your vet8 Prep your new home for pets they may be frightened and confused so make the new space friendlier and familiar with water bowls litter box toys bed etc These simple steps will help make it easier on your furry family members during a move For more information on how the Ford-Looker Team can help you sell your home or help you purchase a home contact Suzanne at 925-917-9070 SuzanneLookerpacunioncom FordLookerTeamcom

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City of Walnut Creek

Mayorrsquos Message Bob Simmons Mayor of Walnut Creek

According to a quote generally attributed to Mark Twain ldquoWhiskey is for drinking water is for fighting overrdquo Recently the governor announced the first-ever mandatory water restrictions recently imposed by the State Water Resources Board Those restrictions seek reductions in water use of 25 or more As a result of its Climate Action Plan (adopted in April 2012) the city has already reduced water usage in several areas through the installation of low flow toilets low flow shower heads flow meters mulching around plantings and by replacing inefficient irrigation systems In 2012 the city adopted a Water Efficient Landscap-ing Ordinance That ordinance applies mostly to new developments but it does apply to existing single-family

homes where more than 5000 sq ft of landscaping is being changed Accord-ing to the information supporting the ordinance approximately 60 of the water used by a single-family home is used for landscape This works out to 100000 gallonsyear just to maintain landscape that does not belong in a Mediterranean climate Modification of the ordinance is one of the items that the city council may consider in the future Further actions are included in the 2015 Drought Management Plan which the city council approved on May 5 2014 By way of an important example the city has about 80 acres of turf We do want to keep watering those turf areas that are used for sports activities but city staff has identified 17 acres that are not used for such purposes

and has stopped watering those grass areas You will see signs that say ldquoWater Conservation Areardquo On about five of those 17 acres the city is moving forward with plans to convert the lawn areas this fall to drought toler-ant vegetation Future plans may see additional areas converted to drought tolerant vegetation While you will still see flowers in the downtown planters those are being watered with free re-cycled water obtained from the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District The city has also stopped watering grass that is in the median strips in roadways Probably the largest median strip is on Tice Valley Road near the entrance to Rossmoor In addition the city-owned Boundary Oak Golf Course reduced its water usage from 2013 to 2014 by 20 It will adopt further measures this

year but it will also try to preserve the fairway grass and the greens So I think the city has taken significant actions to respond to the drought As the drought continues I am confident that the city will contin-ue to focus on the areas that must be watered and reduce or eliminate the watering of ornamental landscaping in other areas We will see things change in our city While more action may be neces-sary my question for you is what have you done and what more can you do If you want to know what you can do please contact the water district in your area The website for the Contra Costa Water District is wwwccwatercom and the website for the East Bay Municipal Utility District is wwwebmudcom

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City News3D Printer MakerSpace Debut Thanks to a generous grant from the Lesher Foundation the Walnut Creek Library has procured two Type A 3D printers for future programming On June 20 2 - 4pm join the library staff to learn more about this amazing new technology Experts will be on hand to discuss the evolution of 3D print-ing and multiple machines will demonstrate printing various objects Walnut Creek Library 1644 N Broadway Ave Oak View Room For more information call (925) 977-3340June Wine Walk Enjoy a special wine tasting event throughout downtown Walnut Creek Receive a complimentary wine glass and map at the starting location City Hall in Walnut Creek 1666 N Main St and begin your tour of your favorite wineries The Wine Walk features wine tastings in downtown shops restau-rants and businesses and fun prize drawings Enjoy the beauty and unique experience of downtown Walnut Creek all at your own pace Must be 21 or older to participate Tickets are $30 online through Eventbrite using the Wal-nut Creek Downtown website wwwwalnutcreekdowntowncom Ticket sales will end on June 17 at 1100am Tickets are also available at Mechanics Bank 1350 N Main St and Walnut Creek Downtown 1666 N Main St ground floor Fountains Temporarily Go Dry The city of Walnut Creek is doing its part to conserve water by tempo-rarily turning off the public fountains including the fountain head on Main Street and the fountain in front of Il Fornaio Restaurant on Broadway Ac-cording to Gayle Vassar communications amp outreach manager for the City of Walnut Creek ldquoThe fountains will go back on as soon as we have the lsquorecycled amp recirculating waterrsquo signs maderdquoFinal lsquoConversation with the Mayorrsquo Mayor Bob Simmons wraps up the six-month ldquoConversation with the Mayorrdquo program with a final gathering on Tuesday June 9 at the Shadelands Arts Center auditorium 111 N Wiget Lane The program begins at 7pm The goal of the ldquoConversations with the Mayorrdquo is to provide an opportu-nity for residents to interact with the mayor in a low-key setting Since Febru-ary Simmons has met community members in a variety of locations through-out Walnut Creek including Heather Farm Community Center the downtown library the Elks Club Lodge in the Creekside neighborhood Rossmoor and the Lindsay Wildlife Museum ldquoI hope people will come and share whatrsquos on their mindsrdquo said Mayor Bob Simmons ldquoI wonrsquot be giving a prepared presentation instead this is in-tended as an opportunity for citizens to come and talk with the mayor about Walnut Creekrdquo Pedestrian Master Plan A draft of the Walnut Creek Pedestrian Master Plan is available for pub-lic review on the Walnut Creeks Walk website wwwwcwalksorg There is still time to provide your feedback to city staff Public comments will be received through Friday June 19 2015 The Pedestrian Master Plan (PMP) is the first citywide planning effort focused on making walking in Walnut Creek safer easier and more popular Particular attention will be paid to improving access to schools transit and within the downtown as well as to open space areas parks and neighborhood shopping centers The planning effort relies on the publicrsquos involvement to help shape the PMP You may also contact Jeremy Lo-chirco senior planner at the city at (925) 943-5899 ext 2251

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BY RUSS CARROLL Recently I watched a com-mercial for a dating site The site was specific to ldquofarm-ersrsquordquo (which in itself is a bit creepy) dating needs and was clearly designed to bring together folks that have similar interests This is awesomehellip I wish I had thought of it However letrsquos pump the brakes just a bit The ad that I saw displayed a guy stating ldquoIrsquove been around livestock all my life I knew exactly what I was look-ing forrdquo He then hugs a nice looking gal on the couch next to him ldquoAround livestock all my liferdquo Is he looking for a date or a new cow Is he speaking to the fact that he can recognize qual-ity livestock or that he is sensitive and perceptive The women I know in my life would have hit me in the face and run from the couch Maybe I should

pretend to be a farmer If a gal hangs around after the ldquolivestockrdquo comment I may want in on this deal I am standing in line at the local pet store I have my dog on a leash I am holding a bag of dog food A lady goes by and asks in passing ldquoIs that your dogrdquo Inspector Clouseau re-sponses raced through my mind Being the gentleman I am I simply replied in my best Clouseau accent ldquoWhat dogrdquo I drive into the car wash line the other day where I sit behind 6-7 cars I wait 15 minutes or so When I finally win the lottery and it is my turn with the genius that will determine my needs he asks ldquoCar wash todayrdquo Every bone in my body wanted to respond with ldquoNo I thought this is where I come for the drive through colonos-copyrdquo Seriously I fasted for no reason Ok never mind While I am here letrsquos get the car washed The check-out clerk asks ldquoDid you find everything OKrdquo ldquoNo I still need a few items but I thought I would go ahead and get in the check-out line Here is my list of missing items Can you have someone run to get them for merdquo Insanity surrounds us Buthellipthatrsquos just how I see it Russell Carroll can be reached by email at russcarrollemailgmailcom

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In the Mix - Outdoor MusicldquoSummertime and the Livinrsquo is Easyrdquo YepBY PAUL COTRUVO lsquoTis the season for the summer concerts series in our neck of the woods Over the years many of our local cities have stepped up to the plate and brought fantastic entertainment for our listening or dancing pleasure Usually held in local parks or downtown ven-ues the popularity of free outdoor con-certs has grown over the years They have become great meeting places to catch up with friends and neighbors or just hang out with the family and expose the youngsters to live music For example at the Pleasant Hill Sunset by the Lake Concert Series you can listen or dance on the ldquodance lawnrdquo or hang in the back with the kids and play some catch These events are truly family friendly So grab a blanket and a picnic basket and check out some of

the best local talent Herersquos a little guide and some recommendations Sunset by the Lake Summer Concert Series always has great bands and this year is no exception Theyrsquore held on the lawn in front of City Hall (corner of Gregory and Cleaveland) every other Sunday 6 - 8pm Some of the highlights this year are Sunday Paper on June 7 The Fundamentals on June 21 MoFo Party Band on August 2 East Bay Mudd on August 30 and closing out the series on September 6 (a gratuitous plug for my band) The Big Jangle The annual Pleasant Hill Blues and Brews Festival will be July 18 Held at Pleasant Hill Park from noon ndash 6pm this event is always a great time This yearrsquos lineup features The Chris Cain Band Frankie G amp The Conviction Spinout Caroompas Room and The Used Blues Band The City of Clayton is present-

ing Concerts in the Grove Series on Saturdays 630 ndash 830pm Some of the highlights of this annual event are The Boys of Summer on June 6 Mustache Harbor on June 20 Loose Blues on July 18 and Forejour on August 29 If you canrsquot wait until the weekend Thursday nights have been thrown into the mix The 27th Annual Music and Market Series in Todos Santos Plaza in downtown Concord always offers a wide range of music Catch the legendary David LaFlamme on June 11 the all-girl tribute to Led Zeppelin Zep-parella on July 9 and a great Michael Jackson Tribute Band Foreverland on August 20 These shows start at 630pm Over in Moraga therersquos music on Thursday evenings 630ndash 830pm at the Moraga Commons Park off of Mor-aga Blvd Some of this yearrsquos highlights

are Stealin Chicago on July 23 and The Spazmatics on August 13 Starting June 18 every third Thursday in Downtown Pleasant Hill off Crescent Drive there will be live music 630ndash 830pm Friday nights over in Martinez the annual Fridayrsquos on the Main and Market is held 6 - 8pm This one is fun because it also features a car show Letrsquos just say there are many di-verse and fun shows to see Irsquom positive Irsquove left out some great events -- so much to see and so little time Make sure you check out each cityrsquos local website for more information and I will see you out there Go out and support local musicQuote of the MonthldquoItrsquos a smile itrsquos a kiss itrsquos a sip of wine hellip its summertimerdquo -Kenny Chesney

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Paulrsquos Picks June 7 The Sunday Paper Pleasant Hill Summer by the Lake Concert Series City Hall

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June 10 The Hopeful Romantics Armandorsquos 707 Marina Vista Martinez 8pm

June 12 Alvon Johnson Armandorsquos 707 Marina Vista Martinez 8pm

June 18 The Big Jangle Downtown Pleasant Hill on Crescent Drive 630pm

June 21 The Fundamentals Pleasant Hill Summer by the Lake Concert Series City Hall


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Team Chelsea Champs Rowing Victory Congratulations to Pleasant Hill Martinez Soccer Associationrsquos U12 Boys Select Team Chelsea for the championship win at the President Dayrsquos Cup tourna-ment in Cupertino Chelsea finished their first day of the tourney with 1 win and 2 draws The second day of the tourney was a challenge as they faced their oppo-nents Despite no subs for the first game they played hard and won (2-1) and the second game ended in a penalty kick shootout (ending score was 6-5) Chelsea came out strong against the talented Crushers in the championship finishing the game with a 6-3 victory

Pictured front row (L to R) Finn Morabe Jesse Dalton Sebastian Fowler Zachary Perez Jamie Alderman Back row (L to R) Coach Dante Morabe Adam Hassouneh Samuel Gruen Malik Hassouneh Liam Williams Jack Watkins and Coach Seth

Watkins Coach Paul Taheney is not pictured Photo and article submitted by Shareena Fowler

The Oakland Strokes Rowing team one of the top clubs in the nation took 2nd place in both the Novice 8-man and the 4-man boats (missing gold by less than 15 seconds) at the US Rowing Southwest Regional Regatta recently held in Sacramento Two of the team members seniors from College Park High School both began the sport just last September and have been recruited to join rowing teams in San Diego in the fall Kevin Forsyth committed to UCSD and Justin Stokes to USD

Pictured front to back Nikita Lilchenko (Miramonte) Kevin Forsyth and Justin Stokes (College Park) and Brandon McWil-liams (St Maryrsquos High School) Photo by Alice Forsyth


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The College Park Falcons Menrsquos JV Lacrosse team finished their season on May 5th with an 11-4 record The Falcons started their season on February 28th at the Bagg-tagway tournament at Alhambra High School College Park took 2nd place with wins against Campolindo De La Salle amp Clayton Valley The Falcons scored 116 goals in the regular season with 47 goals scored against them Submitted by Lia McCormick

In just the third year of the College Park HS Girls Lacrosse program seventy-three girls came out to play CP was able to field varsity JV and froshsoph teams The varsity team earned third place in DVAL and qualified for NCS for the first time with a No12 seed Molly Ferrari (11) and Brooke Bechter (10) earned First Team All- DVAL Cassidy Vaughn (12) and Kelly Seto (10) were selected for Second Team All-DVAL and Ashley McCormack (12) and Maddy Gorham (10) were selected as Honorable Men-tion players for DVAL Coach Andy Alkire said ldquoWe lost in the first round of the NCS playoffs but were very happy to have the opportunity to participate We finished the season with a 12-10 record We will miss our graduating seniors but are very excited about all our returning playersrdquo

Alhambra swimmers set four new school records at the DFAL Championships in May at Campolindo High School Sophomore Mackenzie Duarte broke the girls team record in the 100-yard breast stroke (10723) and freshman Tony Moore broke the boys 100-yard breast stroke team record (5954) The Alhambra girls powerhouse relay team of Maddie Buck Mackenzie Duarte Julia Paulazzo and Jamie Wanket broke both the medley relay (15689) and freestyle relay (14306) records

Carondeletrsquos Mikayla Scott (10) Christina Chenault (12) Julianna Ruotolo (11) and Avery Avina (11) ran the 4 x 400m relay at the Sacramento Meet of Cham-pions May 2 at American River College in Sacramento with a winning time of 34624 securing first place in state and ranking 12th in the nation

The Girls U12 Select Team Rampage took first place in the Comstock Shootout

Pictured back row (L to R) Coach Denis McCarthy Kelli Griffin Amanda Philson Kira Funk Mallory McCarthy Carly Shuken Coach Bob Puljiz Front row (L to R) Kate Philson Mia Puljiz Madison Emerick Chloe Wakefield Kaeli Griffin (Not pictured Thea Winterich Adiva Asefi)

Rampage Wins Comstock

College Park JV Lacrosse

Carondelet 1 in StateGrowing in Popularity

Bulldogs Break Records

This photo was taken at the Arcadia Races in April Pictured (LtoR) Mikayla Scott (10) Avery Avina (11) Christina Chenault (12) and Julianna Ruotolo (11) Submitted by Gina Ruotolo

Graduating seniors top row L to R) Ashley McCormack Olivia Alkire Cassidy Vaughn Angelica Rodriguez Paige Latson

Megan Alkire Bottom row Kelsey Hall Alexis Marnofski Kendal Stoudt and Genesis Cassidy


On May 2 the Philadelphia Eagles announced they signed College Park 2010 graduate Travis Raciti According to PhillyVoice writer Jimmy Kempski ldquoThe Eagles showed interest in him during the pre-draft process and made him a priority undrafted free agent signingrdquo Travis Raciti played in 49 games (45 starts) for the San Jose Spartans as a defensive tackle and was one of just seven players in school history to serve as a team captain in multiple seasons (2013 2014) Raciti was a two-time all-conference performer and tied for 10th on the San Jose State career list with 27 tackles for a loss The three-time academic all-conference honoree also racked up 145 sacks in his career and graduated with a degree in business management Raciti attended College Park High School where he was an all-state selection and played fullback tight end middle linebacker defensive end defensive tackle and long snapper PRO DAY RESULTS bull 40-yard dash 506 seconds bull Vertical jump 31rsquo 12rdquo bull Broad jump 8rsquo10rdquo bull Short shuttle 466 seconds bull 3-cone 752 seconds bull Bench 21 reps of 225 pounds

NCS Tri-Valley TrackPictured (LtoR) Calvin Kirkpatrick Erik VanBrocklin and Mason Tittle

CP Alum Goes Pro

Champs at First CIF State Swim Meet

Philadelphia Eagles Sign Raciti

Northgate Wins Menrsquos Title and Ranks 1st and 2nd in Nation The year 2015 will be remembered as one of historic importance for the Northgate High School Menrsquos swim team When the season began they returned to the pool as defending North Coast Champions that graduated only one scoring athlete from the 2014 squad During the season the team trained at Clarke Swim Center at Heather Farm Park while they anxiously awaited the completion of their new pool on campus The season was historically signifi-cant in that two weeks before it ended the pool that will now be their home was finally opened It was historic in that multiple school records were set and

because the team not only defended their North Coast title they also went on to win the first ever CIF California State Swimming Championship Meet held May 22-23 in Clovis CA Notable State meet results include200 Medley Relay- Calvin Kirkpatrick Stanley Wu Mason Tittle Max Bottene 13045 School and State meet record (1st currently ranked 2 in the nation)200 Freestyle Relay- Calvin Kirkpatrick Stanley Wu Erik VanBrocklin Tate Lloyd 12580 (8th)400 Freestyle Relay- Mason Tittle Calvin Kirkpatrick Erik VanBrocklin Max Bottene 30058 School and State meet record (1st currently ranked 1st in the

Several athletes from College Park participated in the NCS Tri-Valley Track meet on May 23 Many of the performances were personal bests Most notably junior David Phair who won the 800 meter race in a time of 15584 and sopho-more Noah Hurley who placed fifth in the pole vault with a height of 13-00 Additional NCS track and field results include Northgatersquos Nick Makrakis (1st place triple jump 43-0450 4th place long jump 21-0100) and Dylan Alves (3rd place triple jump 43-0150) Alhambrarsquos Jackson Norried (5th place high jump 6-00) Raleigh Adams (1st place 110mH 1454 and 2nd place 300mH 3941) Marissa DrsquoAtri (6th place 800m 21907) and Michael Viano (8th place 1600m 42673) These athletes will compete in the Meet of Champions at Cal Berkeley with the hopes of qualifying for the CIF State Meet on June 5 - 6 DVAL Track and Field MVPrsquos were awarded to Northgatersquos Nick Makrakis and Sonja Chesnutt

nation)Erik VanBrocklin- 200 freestyle 13844 (9th) 500 freestyle 42668 (2nd school record)Mason Tittle- 50 freestyle 2045(3rd) 100 Butterfly 4854 (5th school record)Max Bottene- 100 freestyle 4610 (8th) 100 Backstroke 5101 (14th)Stanley Wu- 100 Breast 5611 (5th)

Calvin Kirkpatrick- 100 Backstroke 5009 (11th) Many of the athletes participating in this seasons success will be graduating and moving on to swim in college next year Mason Tittle Calvin Kirkpatrick and Erik VanBrocklin will all be teammates at UC Santa Barbara and Stanley Wu will attend the University of Florida


BY LESLEY STILES We had no winter so it comes as no surprise that June is upon us so soonhellipnot How did that happen again Schoolrsquos almost out vacation time looms heavy days are slowing down a bit and best of all traffic is reduced to a simmer for a couple months Another year and ldquoeasy livingrdquo season bursts upon the scene with a seemingly illegal abundance of cherries strawberries and sexy stone fruits such as white and yel-low nectarines white and yellow peaches apricots and plums Early peppers and

even early corn are all bowing tables at the farmersrsquo markets crowding out winter squash and asparagus as their season wanes Best of all tomato season begins with Early Girls and Better Boys galore crowding heirlooms that flood into markets while heavily pulling down delicate vines in gardens Heirloom tomatoes are a piece of the past we are fortunate and privileged to relive each summer Seeds are passed down from year to year unscathed by human gene splicing or scientific altering They may require a wee bit more love to ripen and huge harvests are not the most common characteristic but the intensity

of the flavors is certainly a mind-blowing experience as they come with incredibly different flavors and textures to suit any palate With a Lemon Boy you actually taste hints of tart yellow lemons The names of tomatoes are always fun Mortgage Lifter never fails to induce a smile and a thought for the farmer who paid his mortgage with his tomato crop Plucked from warm vines or pur-chased from a hard working farmer and eaten as juice drips down your arm these dazzling fruits are a proven method of intoxication Try a nice summer salad of peeled seeded cucumber (lemon cukes go well with Lemon Boys) cubed avocado crumbled goat cheese and sliced assorted heirlooms in a bowl Drizzle with really good extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle rice vinegar to taste Then toss with a handful of fresh chopped basil historical beau-ties deserve dressing up in high fashion Thickly sliced fresh tomatoes on toasted sourdough slathered lasciviously with mayonnaise and a liberal sprinkling of sea salt creates a sandwich that causes a stutter and the need to catch your breath Adding a slice of dill Havarti and slipping under a broiler or onto a hot grill for a few minutes is to experience the ultimate tomato gratin Caprese salad uses colorful coins of sweat-ing juicy shockingly colored heirloom cherry and large tomatoes glistening fresh mozzarella gently torn basil leaves drizzled with lemon oil and a generous sprinkling of salt and pepper to assure your status at any potluck Heat olive oil in a sauteacute pan on medium heat add copious amounts of chopped fresh tomatoes (seeds skin and all dang it) basil and chopped fresh garlic toss with steaming hot cooked vermicelli and grated asiago and season with salt and pepper to achieve the best pasta ever produced in your kitchen Then consume al

fresco with unctuous red wine in our early summer in amazingly brilliant Diablo Valley land Something to be grateful for indeed Time again to get up along with the sun to experience our hills and valleys be-fore said solar playmate aces you out with heat intensity and enjoy the awakening of local creatures large and small Lesley Stiles is a graduate of the Cali-fornia Culinary Academy sustainable ca-terer and school garden educator Contact Lesley at lesleystilescomcastnet wwwlesleystilesblogspotcom and visit her new website wwwlesleystilesfoodscom

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Pair UpBourbon BonanzaBY MARIA TERRY Sometimes itrsquos nice to forgo the meal and just snack your way through the evening Bourbon is a good choice of beverage to accom-pany this kind of dining It is a terrific sipping spirit that gets its name from the House of Bourbon which ruled France in the 16th century Bourbon whiskey is most often associated with the Ameri-can South and legally it can be made anywhere in the US It must be made from 51 corn and aged in new charred oak barrels for some period of time The barrel aging of bourbon gives it a smoky aroma and flavor Begin your sipping adventure with a Kentucky Apple Cocktail accompanied by Down South Bruschetta The cocktail combines tart hard cider with sweet

maple syrup Both enhance the fruit and spice from the bourbon Down South Bruschetta is crunchy with creamy tangy cheese The apple cider reduction will echo the flavors of the apple in the cider and the sweet syrup will offset the acidity in the tomatoes and the cheese For your next bourbon beverage try a quality straight bourbon to sip on the rocks and pair with some thin-sliced country ham Make it into sandwiches or just eat it by the slice A straight bourbon must be aged for more than two years and it cannot have coloring flavoring or other spirits added Ham and bourbon are known as ldquothe perfect midnight snackrdquo because the flavors of cinnamon and walnut in the bourbon complement the saltiness of country ham which is smoked and salt-cured not cooked To signal the end of the eating bring out this Caramel Apple Pie sprinkled with Bourbon Smoked Sugar from Bourbon Barrel Foods (bourbonbarrelfoodscom) Choose a small batch bourbon made from a blend of the finest bourbons the producer has to offer Small batch bour-bons are rich and smooth You can serve them straight up or on the rocks if it is still warm outside Yoursquoll love the brown sugar and caramel flavors that yoursquoll find in both the pie and the beverage So go on Pair Up Maria Terry is a Certified Sommelier and Wine Educator in the San Francisco Bay Area wwwLaSommelierrecom

Kentucky Apple CocktailINGREDIENTS1 ounce bourbon1 teaspoon pure maple syrupDash Angostura bitters4 ounces hard apple ciderFresh apple sliceDIRECTIONSFill a tall glass with ice cubes Add bourbon maple syrup and bitters Top with hard apple cider stir gently Garnish with a fresh apple sliceYield 1 Drink

Down SouthBruschettaINGREDIENTS1 French baguette sliced into thin rounds4 oz soft goat cheese4-6 small-sized Campari or 2-3 medium-sized vine-ripened tomatoes chopped frac14rdquodicefrac14 cup fresh basil chopped fine1 clove garlic crushed1 cup apple ciderOlive oil and kosher saltDIRECTIONSSimmer the cider in a small saucepan until itrsquos reduced to about 2 tablespoons about 30 min It will thicken a bit more as it cools Note the reduction goes from liquid to hard candy in minutesDrizzle bread with olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt Bake in 200deg oven for 15 minutes or until crunchyMix tomatoes basil and garlic and drizzle with olive oil Season to taste with kosher saltSpread goat cheese on cooled crostini and top tomato mixture Drizzle with cider reduction Yield about 16 Crostini

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Grad Announcements

Andrew Stone College ParkCongratulations on your graduation Looking forward to what the future holds for you and wishing you joy in all you do We love you Mom Dad Emily Lauren and Caitlin

Dylan Carroll College ParkWe are all so proud of you Your aca-demic efforts this year have been out-standing Your future is bright and we canrsquot wait to watch it unfold Congratu-lations Mom Dad Ryan and Ally

Kevin Forsyth College ParkldquoWork hard in silence let success be your noiserdquo Congratulations on your academic and athletic success We are looking forward to watching you row for UC San Diego Love Mom Dad and Jason

Marissa Huie College Park Congratulations Wersquore so proud of your accomplishments and the person yoursquove become Anything is possible - all you have to do is believe in yourself

Lauren Burns CampolindoWoo-Hoo Congratulations We are proud of you Hope yoursquoll always find yourself as happy and full of big crazy dreams as you are today Love Mom Dad and Abigail

Jaquelyn Medina College ParkYour accomplishments are due to your determination We know your future at USF will be successful We are very proud of you All our love Dad Mom Ruben Alex Klaryssa Gaby

Kevin Crosno College ParkWe are so very proud of you and your hard work and dedication to school and basketball We canrsquot wait to watch you succeed academically and soar on the basketball court next year Love Mom Dad Andrew

Noah Fisher College ParkCongratulations Noah We are so proud you and what you have accom-plished at College Park We know con-tinued success and adventures await you at Cal Poly next year Love always Mom Dad and Nelson

Carrie Hunter College Park Congratulations We are so proud of your accomplishments and know you are going to be successful in your next life chapter Look out UCLA Love Mom Dad Jackie and Bo

Justin Stokes College ParkWersquore so proud of you and excited about your next venture attending USD and being a part of their crew team We know you are going to do great Love you Mom and Dad

Lauren Canale College ParkYour determination and hard work make us proud everyday and your aca-demic achievements have been amaz-ing Canrsquot wait to see all the new experi-ences yoursquoll have at UC Davis We love you Dad Mom and Jacob

Rebecca Kefer College ParkBecca you have grown into a won-derful adult who is ready for the next chapter of life Have a fabulous time at UCLA Love Mom Dad Jillie and Alex


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Sean Campbell College ParkCongratulations Sean We are proud of you and canrsquot wait to see what the fu-ture will hold for you Love Mom Dad and Katie

Trace Bechter College ParkTrace you make us proud every day in all you do We look forward to watch-ing your continued success at UCLA Love Mom Dad Brett and Brooke

Sean Taheri College ParkItrsquos been so fun watching you play bas-ketball for CP Wersquore so proud of the young man yoursquove become and excited for your future at Chico State Love Mom Dad and Ryan

Zachary Christman Alhambra High We are so proud of who you are and what you have achieved The stars shine bright for your future Zach We love you and know your father is proud too Love Mom and Katie

A NCAA Signing Day Ceremony was held at College Park to recognize the follow-ing Spring 2015 athletes who will be playing their sport in college next year Pres-ton Kilwien soccer at Florida Gulf Coast Katrina Guytingco basketball at Ateneo de Manila University Alexandra Gonzalez soccer at Sonoma State Jackie Scharff soccer at Sonoma State Justin Stokes crew at University of San Diego and Kevin Forsyth crew at UC San Diego

Athlete Signing Ceremony

Pleasant Hill High School Class of 1970 amp 1971 Class ReunionWhen Saturday August 15 2015 5 ndash 10 pmWhere Pleasant Hill Teen Center 147 Gregory Lane Pleasant HillCost $35 per person includes Mexican Buffet Dinner and Cash Bar (Beer wine soda water) Entertainment by the TuneridersRSVP Chris Crecilius Checks made payable to PHHS Class of 1970 and mail to Chris Crecilius 1730 Ayers Road Concord CA 94521 no later than June 15 2015Plan to continue visiting the next day at the annual PHHS All-Class Picnic at Pleasant Oaks Park beginning at 1100am Bring your own picnic lunchbeverages Questions Contact Alexis (Paschall) Friedhaber at alexisloveselvisyahoocom or (925)787-0839

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On May 5 State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson an-nounced that 193 middle schools and 180 high schools have been honored un-der the statersquos new Gold Ribbon Schools Awards Program which is temporarily taking the place of the California Distin-guished Schools Program The schools honored in our community are Alham-bra High Martinez Junior High Foothill Middle M H Stanley Middle Las Lomas High and Concord High Schools applied for the award in January based on a model program their school adopted that includes standards-based activities projects strategies and practices that can be replicated by other local educational agencies The new award is recognizing middle and high schools this year and elementary schools in 2016 Alhambra High School Principal Tom Doppe spoke with the Focus about their model program and the distinguished award CF What model program earned Alham-bra the title of California Gold Ribbon SchoolTD The program had to show how we are getting ready for Common Core State Standards and making that transition What we chose was more school wide and involved our 11 computing where every student is provided with one Internet ena-bled Chromebook They are to maintain the device and bring it to school every day CF How do 1200 high school students use a Chromebook for 11 computingTD We use them for blended learning from traditional classroom instruction to

online learning We are trying to use technology to support and enhance instruction in the class-room All of our students have Google accounts that give them the Google education suite in-cluding Google Docs We have a learning management system called Hai-ku that allows for Dropbox functionality where students can work collaboratively it allows students to extend their learn-ing outside of the classroom When our district brought forward the vision for 11 learning and computing in the classroom there were four focus areas collaboration students were going to have real world experiences different forms of online as-sessment and digital citizenship that will prepare them for the workplace CF What are the expectations for the teachers and studentsTD Wersquove never set an expectation for the amount of minutes the amount of assign-ments and the amount of time that stu-dents were on the Chromebooks whether in school or at home Irsquove never adminis-tratively set that We want teachers to have them as a known factor in the backpack so that as they create assignments know-ing that itrsquos a given as much as pencil and paper When they found opportunities to enrich the learning experience enhance and support it through technology they are able to do that Some of our teachers use it more than others and thatrsquos okay CF How is this program fundedTD A portion of the Measure K bond mon-ey was used to furnish computers and oth-er electronic equipment Currently at the

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middle school in all of the core classrooms there are enough computers for every student to use in the classroom In the 2015-2016 school year every elemen-tary school in the district will have a form of 11 computing in the

fourth and fifth grade The classroom will become a more dynamic place because of the technology This award recognizes years of planning and hard work that the district has put forward to create a budget for the devices they have a vision for how it would be distributed and implemented CF How have the parents and community responded to the ChromebooksTD I would like to recognize the support of the community This is something pro-gressive and we have had some parents who were skeptical but in large part we really have seen a lot of support from the

community and Irsquod like to show our grati-tude for that Student ViewpointThe Focus wanted to get the perspective of an Alhambra student who used the Chromebook for the first time this year Sophomore Katie Christman said ldquoI used the Chromebook mainly in English and history and I did use it everyday I think the main problem for kids having the comput-ers is they can get distracted with games and shopping and it does make my eyes tired but itrsquos definitely a great tool for us There have been technology issues with the Internet and sometimes teachers have to throw out assignments because of it But I like that all students have access to a computer and we can find the informa-tion we need Overall I think we should feel blessed to have it and get it for free because not all schools do thisrdquo

Hundreds gathered at Centre Concord on Thursday May 14 to honor members of the Mt Diablo Unified School District community that have made outstanding contribu-tions Nomination forms were sent out early February then collected and tabulated by the Academy Awards Committee in March Thirteen individuals were honored for out-standing service to the students Teachers were honored for Creative Curriculum Leader-ship Courage Most Inspirational Community Involvement and Lifetime Achievement There were also awards for Classified Employees Administrators Parent Volunteers and Students Gregory Gardens Principal Cheryl Kolano won for Outstanding Administrator and Valhallarsquos Ken Ruiz took the award for Classified Employee at a School Site

Gregory Gardens Principal Cheryl Kolano (standing right) with her mom and step dad (seated) and family friend (standing) Photo Credit Darien Rule


High School News

Art Contest Winner Afterschool SportsI Want to Hold Your Pizza New Program at Middle Schools

Alhambra Hires New VPAlhambra High School welcomes new vice principal Chris Clausen He is currently vice principal at Diablo View Middle School in Clayton He will officially fulfill his position at Alhambra on July 1 Clausen replaces Michael DeFrancesco who went to Martinez Jr High as principal earlier this year Northgate Jazz Produces First CDNorthgate High School Jazz has produced their first-ever CD that combines 10 top-notch tracks from the jazz band over the years 2009-2015 with Greg Brown as music directorThe CD sells for $15 All proceeds from the CD sales go directly to benefit the instrumental music program at Northgate HS For more information on how to get a copy of the CD visit wwwnorthgatehs-pfccomnimbhtml

BY JAKI JONES Last March Zacharyrsquos Pizza an-nounced itrsquos biennial art contest To date over 300 pieces of Zacharyrsquos pizza art adorn the walls in all four restau-rants Pleasant Hill resident Katia Novak was recently selected as one of the winners for the second time In 2011 Katiarsquos entry in the Zacharyrsquos Art Con-test placed her as one of three winners of the Zacharyrsquos Young Artist Award Her ldquoHooked on Zacharyrsquosrdquo entry cur-rently hanging in the Oakland location depicts a mermaid reaching for a slice of pizza attached to a hook on a fishing line This time the 19-year-old artist pays homage to the Beatles The acrylic piece features the Fab Four floating in the sky surrounded by pizza slices She added speech bubbles for John Paul George and Ringo as a punny addition that references popular Beatles songs

The astonishing part is that she did not begin the project until two days before the deadline ldquoI knew about the contest for over a month and was just waiting for inspiration to strike A few days before it was due I was reading this book I had on the Beatles and it kind of sparked lsquowhy not just do the Beatlesrsquo Irsquom pretty much obsessed with them actually It was an obvious choice it just took me awhile to realize that I should do itrdquo she said A complete list of Zacharyrsquos Pizza Art Contest winners will be announced June 1 on their website You can look for Katiarsquos Beatles painting hanging at the Pleasant Hill or Oakland location soon Katia is headed to San Francisco State next fall where she will pursue her passion for art fashion and film You can view more of Katiarsquos art on her Tumblr page katianovaktumblrcom

A committee was formed in November 2014 to explore a middle school sports pro-gram with the mission to ldquoEngage students parents and community members in a safe and fun program of sports to prepare students for successful healthy livingrdquo Committee members include community representatives middle school administrators Principal of Valley View Middle School Ean Ainsworth Principal of Foothill Middle School April Bush an after school program manager and district administrators The committee met monthly through May 2015 One of the goals of this free program is to increase student engagement and opportunities for participation in extra-curricular and co-curricular activities for all middle school students A presentation was made at the May 18 MDUSD board meeting that specified the program will include uniforms equipment and after surveying over 400 students con-sist of four sports soccer flag football basketball and another TBD Two co-ed teams will be formed for each sport with grade 67 and 78 combinations except basketball which will have 2 girls and 2 boys teams Teams will be transported by district transpor-tation and games will be officiated by contracted officials School teams will practice twice a week and play another school on the third day A school site coordinator along with the principal will oversee this program and coaches will be recruited from the site staff The board unanimously approved the sports program and funding will come out of the LCFF (Local Control Funding Formula) Budget

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The Diablo FC soccer club is hosting its 2nd Annual Jenna Betti Me-morial Tournament on August 15 ndash 16 2015 It is to be held in Concord as well as some of the best fields throughout the East Bay and Diablo Valley This summer event for female soccer players is set to provide excellent competition with multiple brackets for ages 12 through 19 The event is in memory of Jenna Betti who was part of the Diablo FC G99 family She tragically passed away in March of 2014 Through this beloved sport she shared a special bond with her family and also her teammates whom she loved Diablo FC is committed to this annual celebration of Jennarsquos life and hope this event will continue to remind our community of the value sports has in our childrenrsquos lives and the joy and positive connections it brings them How to Apply wwwhersmileorg

9th Annual Car and Bike ShowMEF Run Logo Chosen

Jenna Betti Memorial Tournament

The Martinez Education Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of its contest to design the artwork for the 13th Annual ShellMEF Run for Education October 4 2015 Students from Alhambra High School Martinez Junior High School Las Juntas John Muir John Swett and Morello Park submitted 101 T-shirt logo entries Thank you to all the students who participated All of the designs were very creative making the decision extremely tough Dallen Graham from Alhambra won the overall award for his design which will be used on the runrsquos T-shirts and publicity Four runner-up designs were also selected Randy Bright and Jeremy Abraham from Alhambra Hawraa Aljanabi from Martinez Junior High and Gloriana Alba from John Muir Elementary All selected designs will be on display at the MUSD office The an-nual run is a popular community event that raises money for Martinez Unified School District Schools Mark your calendar for October 4 2015

On Sunday May 17 the 9th An-nual Les Schwab Car and Bike Show was held to benefit the Martinez Unified School District Hot-Rod Hoodlums of Martinez and The Saints hosted the event Admis-sion was free and over 20 vendors and 150 car owners participated Garageland Rodeo provided the musical entertainment One hun-dred percent of the proceeds from the annual show went to benefit Martinez students with $1000 go-ing to Alhambra High School grad night and over $1500 going to the Martinez Education Foundation

Pictured are Terry Wygal representing AHS grad night Les Schwab Martinez owner Dwayne Glemser Charles Spencer with The Hot Rod Hoodlums and Executive Director Jason Botting

Pictured are Jack Funk Dallen Graham and Diane Beck


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June 5 - Senior Prom 530pm in SC Chateau Room Want to go back in time to your high school prom Herersquos your chance Dinner dessert photo booth and live music by the Paul Fontes Band Tickets $25 per person Advanced ticket sales only (not available at door) Purchase tickets at Senior Center

June 8 - FREE Planning for Social Security Retirement Benefits Workshop 6pm in the Chateau Room This workshop provides valuable information on multi-ple strategies to potentially maximize your Social Security Retirement Benefits So-cial Security is far more complicated than most people realize The decisions made now can have an impact on the total amount of benefits you stand to receive over your lifetime Topics covered Spousal Benefits Survivor Benefits and more Please pre-register by calling the Front Desk at 798-8788

June 11 - CMP Series presents ldquoWhat is the Difference between Hospice and Palliative Carerdquo presented by Hopsice of the East Bay 2pm in Senior Center dining room Call (925) 798-8788 to reserve your spot space is limited Sponsored by the Chateaus of Pleasant Hill For more info call Dana Krider Care Manager at 798-8788

June 16 - FREE Contra Costa Mosquito amp Vector Control District Info 1pm in Chateau Room Andrew Pierce community affairs representative provides valuable information about the districtrsquos FREE services that are available to all CC county residents regarding mosquitoes rats and mice skunks ground-nesting yellow jackets and ticks Please pre-register by calling Senior Center or visiting the front desk

June 14 - Pancake Breakfast 8-11am Pancakes or toast sausage eggs orange juice and coffee Everyone is welcome Cost is $400 for adults$250 for children 10 and under Handmade crafts perfect for gifts will be on sale during the break-fast

BART Tickets Did you know the Martinez Senior Center offers BART tickets We have the green Senior BART ticket for adults 65 years and over and the red BART ticket for children ages 5-12 years of age and persons with disabilities Cost $9 per ticket (value $24)

Coming in Julyhellip Catch Yourself- Maintain Your Independence Join us for this four-part class series offered by John Muir Health Senior Services K Daly an experienced adult educa-tion instructor and our Senior Jazzercise Instructor will teach the sessions bull July 6 Risk Factors for Falling Individual Health Concerns amp Strengthening Exercises bull July 10 The Activity Pyramid Creating an Exercise Agenda and Balance Exercises bull July 13 Home Assessment Medication Management and Stretching Guidelines bull July 17 Maintaining Strong Bones How to Fall (and get up) and Strength Training

Cost $12 for the series Limited to 25 participants

4th of July Bingo Special ndash Thursday July 2 2015 Join us in celebrating the 4th of July with another ldquoSpecial Bingo Dayrdquo All regular games will have a $50 ldquopotrdquo and prizes will be given out in between Come join the party We start selling the ldquopacksrdquo at 12pm Games begin at 1pm

Community Foundation The Pleasant Hill Community Foundation held its first annual Celebrate Your Community event on May 5 at the Pleasant Hill Community Center It was a full house with lots of supporters of the foundation including Pleasant Hill Mayor Ken Carlson members of the city council members of the Rec amp Park board and a rep-resentative from Assemblywoman Susan Bonillarsquos office The foundation shared its story through a short video that explained its history and mission along with pho-tos of past grant recipients It was a fun evening with lots of food and wine The foundation awarded community grants to the following programs Adult Day Services Network of Contra Costa College Park High School Fair Oaks Elementary School Friends of the Pleasant Hill Library Hillcrest Congregational Church Monument Crisis Center Pleasant Hill Community Emergency Response Team Pleasant Hill Rec amp Park Teen Council Pleasant Hill Rec amp Park Kidstop Pro-gram Rehabilitation Services of Northern California Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center Sequoia Elementary School and Valley View Middle School If you would like to help the foundation fund these and more programs in the Pleasant Hill community you can give through their website at wwwPHCommu-nityFoundationorg

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BY JIM BONATO The cause has not been determined but was the water pipeline break in Walnut Creek on May 3 which happened around the same time as the 36 mag-nitude temblor on the Concord Fault a coincidence A 36 magnitude quake is considered relatively low-level yet as we can intuit even smaller quakes can affect major infrastructure This ought to be in-structive for all of us particularly with re-spect to the Concord Fault which doesnrsquot often get much attention in comparison to the San Andreas and Hayward faults What we locals need to be aware of is that geologists say the Concord Fault is ldquoalso capable of producing a catastrophic earthquakerdquo In a recent CC Times article Matthias Gafni points out the possible impact to key facilities along the Concord Fault ndash not the least of which are five Bay Area refineries that process 40 of the statersquos crude oil into usable fuels a major fuel pumping station located directly above the fault and the railroad and au-tomobile bridges spanning the Carquin-ez Strait between Martinez and Benicia This infrastructure is vital on more than a local level The pumping station pumps fuel through a pipeline from the refineries to service areas in the Central Valley stretching from Chico to Fresno Also served are seven military facilities and multiple public airports Mr Gafni states that a major quake on the Concord Fault could also buckle airport runways

and disrupt natural gas facilities that gen-erate two-thirds of the Bay Arearsquos power If a 36 magnitude earthquake could cause a water pipeline to burst what damage would a 60 earthquake bring to the region Think for a second about how quickly we could recover if gasoline wasnrsquot available major sources of power were interrupted and transportation fa-cilities to bring in aid were damaged Are we prepared If you and your family or business would like to become better prepared check out my previous articles at wwwourcommunityfocuscom under the Health and Wellness tab or go to wwwreadygov for some great tips In my May article I promised to provide some websites to be better prepared for a major disaster such as a catastrophic earthquake Here are some worthwhile websites to browse for great informationbull USGS (great periodical ldquoPreparing Your Family for Earthquakes) wwwearth-quakeusgsgovpdrbull Centers for Disease Control (yep this is a good one) wwwcdcgovbull Quakesmart (good for businesses) wwwfemagovquakesmartbull Safe-T-Smart (fasteners for business equipment and home items) wwwsafe-t-smartcom For vendors of emergency supplies Google ldquoemergency preparedness sup-pliesrdquo for many great ideas and useful items to compile Jim Bonato is the Pleasant Hill CERT Program Manager

BY MICHAEL G HARRIS OD This monthrsquos column is about ldquopulp fictionrdquo Not Quentin Tarantinorsquos 1994 movie starring John Travolta Rather itrsquos the kind of popular fic-tion written for mass audiences that usually deals with ldquolurid and sensa-tional subjectsrdquo The term got its name because these books were printed on cheap ldquorough low-quality paper manufactured from wood pulprdquo In this column Irsquom using the term to describe the works by authors who churn out dozens of thrillers that are so similar reading one is like reading another Mind you now I enjoy some of these escapist books and find many very entertaining However I gener-ally donrsquot find them original stimulat-ing or thought provoking Let me give you some examples Perhaps the most prolific writer of this kind of fiction is James Patterson In the past decade alone he has writ-ten over 100 books Since 2011 he has published a dozen books a year Thatrsquos one full-length book a month Irsquom lucky if I can write one 600-word book review column a month Obviously Patterson has help In the recent past he has credited his nu-merous co-authors Sure hersquos written different series with different heroes including Alex Cross Michael Ben-nett Maximum Ride and the Womenrsquos Murder Club I particularly enjoyed the creativity of the Maximum Ride series and itrsquos child heroes who are 98 hu-man and 2 bird (Yes they can fly) I used to read all of his books but soon found them to be repetitive and predictable I had a hard time telling one book from another While Irsquom no literary expert what made Shake-speare a gifted playwright was that each of his works was original differ-ent and unpredictable Not true with James Patterson novels Unfortunately I feel the same about Clive Cussler author of over 60 books including the Dirk Pitt Adventures the NUMA Files and the Oregon File If yoursquore looking for

action-packed adventure with cool superheroes and devilish villains Cusslerrsquos books are the ticket I used to be a big Cussler fan and really loved the adventures of Dirk Pitt and Al Giordino I stopped reading Cussler when I realized that all his books were basically the same story Herersquos how they go Some ancient or historical artifact of colossal sig-nificance has been lost or stolen The hero and his crew almost die rescuing a damsel in distress out of the clutch-es of an evil villain Both the hero and the villain recognize the importance of the missing artifact and try to beat each other to its location In the pro-cess the herorsquos crew dispatches most of the villainrsquos henchmen while the hero just barely escapes death numer-ous times In the end the hero kills the villain finds the missing artifact and returns it to its rightful owner thus preventing some major world-wide catastrophe and sails off into the sunset with the young damsel While not necessarily in the same genre I have the same sense of deacutejagrave vu when I read books by Mary Higgins Clark Danielle Steele and Robert Ludlum All are prolific authors whose books are certainly enjoyable but definitely formulaic Each has writ-ten over 50 books Ludlum is such a prolific author that he was somehow able to write five books after he died in 2001 Mind you Irsquom not saying that pulp fiction is bad Irsquom simply saying much of it is hackneyed and uninspir-ing And just because you write lots of books doesnrsquot make you a great writer Authors should be judged by the quality of their work not the quantity Until her new book comes out next month Harper Leersquos only novel was To Kill A Mockingbird Next time you think about reading another book of pulp fiction read it instead It will entertain inform and inspire you And you wonrsquot say to yourself ldquoHavenrsquot I read this beforerdquo

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Wine Women amp Shoes Contra Costa Unlike Any Other Fundraiser in the CountyWhat do you get when you cross an elegant garden party with a fun wild nightclub Wine Women amp Shoes More than 300 fabulous guests came together on May 17 for the second annual Wine Women amp Shoes luxury fundraiser in Contra Costa at the new Pleasant Hill Community Center Guests shopped in a bountiful outdoor marketplace sipped wines nibbled on delicious food tried on sexy shoes mingled with friends and Shoe Guys and bid on one-of-a-kind auction items Event proceeds benefit Pleasant Hill Recreation amp Park District and Monument Crisis Center Final results still pending Follow post-event coverage at facebookcomwwscontracosta Register for 2015 SUMMER CAMPS PH Rec offers a wide variety of preschool youth and teen summer camps beginning in June through August 2015 Flexible full day and half-day recreation programs are available to fit your summer schedule We also have many new and unique specialty camps to keep your child active and engaged this summer Visit pleasanthillreccom for detailsFamily Camp Out on Fatherrsquos Day WeekendJune 20 Check in is Sat at 3pm and check out is Sun at 10am at Pleasant Hill Park 147 Gregory LaneTake Dad camping this Fatherrsquos Day Join us as Pleasant Hill Park becomes Camp Pleasant Hill Activities include crafts campfire with srsquomores music and an outdoor movie Hot dogs and hamburgers served for dinner and donuts juice and coffee served for breakfast Activities begin 430pm $15camper Pre-register at pleasanthill-reccomSPLASH INTO SUMMER FUNPleasant Hill Aquatic Park Public Swim NOW OPEN Spring Session Now-June 14 Sat-urday Sunday 1-5pm Summer Session June 15-August 23 Mon-Thurs 115-415pm and Fri Sat and Sun 1-5pm Facility includes 25-yard pool with two diving boards 20-yard shallow water training pool sprayground changing rooms with showers and restrooms and two picnic areas with BBQ pittwo tables Call (925) 682-0896 for reservationsFREE 6th Annual Worldrsquos Largest Swimming Lessontrade (4-15 yr old)June 18 at 10-1030am (Check in at 930am) at PH Aquatic Park 147 Gregory Lane Join Pleasant Hill Rec as aquatic facilities around the world attempt to set a Guinness World Record TM for the worldrsquos largest swimming lesson Swimming is a life-saving skill for children and a vital tool to prevent drowning Pre-register at pleasanthillreccomFREE Pool Safety DayJune 19 from 1-5pm at PH Aquatic Park 147 Gregory Lane Learn about pool safety from your local lifeguards paramedics firefighters and medical flight crew Pools and sprayground will be open for public swimming Adult CORNHOLE Bag Toss Drop InTuesdays 7-9pm at the Winslow Center 2590 Pleasant Hill Rd Try out the latest adult sports craze Experienced players teach proper pitching techniques rules and game strategies $5 per person at door Visit pleassanthillrecsportscom for info on Summer Cornhole play 2015-2016 Pleasant Hill Preschool Registration for 26 years through Pre-KFor more information visit pleasanthillpreschoolcom or call Preschool Director Sarah Smith at (925) 676-5200 Ext 626MARK YOUR CALENDARSJuly 4 | Fun amp Games in the Pleasant Hill Park Free activities for the whole familiy Foodbeverages available for purchase Pool open at 11am July 17-18 | 6th Annual Blues and Brews Festival at Pleasant Hill Park 147 Gregory Lane Enjoy a day of live music and custom brew tasting More info and beer tasting tickets available at bluesandbrewsfestivalcom


BY TONYA AMOS Grown Women Dance Collective and Aspire Pilates Center present their 6th an-nual Fallen Heroes Ris-ing Stars A Juneteenth Celebration Through Dance on June 20 amp 21 The concert honors African American musical artists who have died since the year 2000 but will influence us for genera-tions to come This magical collective is comprised of retired professional dancers in their 40s and 50s and a drummer in her 80s Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of African American liberation from slavery The tradition dates back to June 19 1865 when enslaved people in Texas were informed by Union Soldiers two and a half years after President Lincoln had signed the Emancipation Proclamation that slavery

had ldquoendedrdquo Today Juneteenth celebrates African American freedom and encour-ages self-development and respect for all cultures The musical genius of Etta James BB King Michael Jackson James Brown and many others combined with the marvel of ldquomiddle agedrdquo dancers twirling and soaring through space and the telling of US history through dynamic multimedia makes Fallen Heroes Rising Stars a per-fect marriage of the arts and education Crosscultural cross-generational and challenging the concepts of aging this performance speaks to us about struggle achievement and the common experi-ences that we all share as Americans Last yearrsquos happy audience ranging from sixteen months to ninety-five years old found it difficult to contain their joy surrendering to swaying and humming in their seats throughout the event All leave the theater with huge smiles beaming

Juneteenth CelebrationFamily Friendly Dance Music amp American History

Pacific Urology is pleased to announce the joining of Richard Long MD to their specialty group Dr Long is accepting new patients and will practice at Pacific Urologyrsquos San Ramon Concord and Fremont locationsFor 15 years Dr Long practiced adult and pediatric urology in Bangor Maine He has extensive experience in robotic procedures and was a leader in launching the robotic program at Eastern Main Medical Center He moved his urologic practice to Fremont California in 2013 He serves as the vice chief of surgery at San Ramon Regional Medical Center and received the top urolo-gist recognition from Oakland Magazine in 2014 ldquoI am very excited to join Pacific Urologyrsquos large group and their parent company Diablo Valley Oncology amp He-matology Medical Group Expanding to a group of seven urologists will allow each of us to focus more on our sub-specialty areas of interest which will translate into even better care for our patientsrdquo states Dr Long Dr Longrsquos areas of special interest are

minimally invasive robotic surgery prostate cancer and complex stone disease ldquoRo-botic surgery expands the indications for laparoscopic surgery allowing almost any surgery that used to be performed through an open incision to be done endoscopi-cally Overall this results in shorter hospital stay faster recovery less blood loss and (for some surgeries) better cancer controlrdquo he continues Dr Long earned his medical degree from the University of Minnesota in Min-neapolis He then completed a general surgery internship and urology residency at the University of Minnesota Hospital and Clinics in Minneapolis Minnesota Dr Long is board certified by the American Board of Urology and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons Pacific Urology is the surgical division of Diablo Valley Oncology and Hematology Medical Group The multispecialty medical group specializes in treating urologic condi-tions and all forms of cancer and blood disorders Locations include Walnut Creek Concord Pleasant Hill San Ramon Liver-more Antioch Brentwood and Fremont For questions or to make an appointment call 925-937-7740

Urology NewsDr Richard Long Joins Pacific Urology

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FAIRMENrsquoS HEALTH

that they are ldquoproud to be Americanrdquo With so many people of different backgrounds brought together to celebrate history music and dance Fallen Heroes Rising Stars speaks loud and clear to the power of art influencing who we are as human beings Fallen Heroes Rising Stars A Juneteenth Celebration Through Dance is presented at 8pm on June 20 and 2pm on June 21 at the California Theatre in Pittsburg Former Alvin Ailey amp Martha Graham dancers will teach a Master Dance Class Series in Concord For more info or to purchase tickets please call (925) 680-4400 or visit wwwGrownWom-enDanceorg Grown Women Dance Collective was founded in 2009 to provide a positive and nurturing environment for mature female dancers to create beautiful work

that is relevant and accessible to diverse audiences GWDC creates cross-cultural cross-generational bridges through the arts introduces concert dance to new audi-ences and underserved communities and challenges the stereotypes of aging Tonya Marie Amos owns Aspire Pilates Center in Concord For more information please call (925) 680-4400 or go to wwwAspirePilatesCentercom


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Wine Stroll Spend a relaxing afternoon strolling from business to business in downtown Martinez Stop in participating stores and restaurants to sample delicious wines and treats 2-530pm Purchase tickets at wwwmainstreetmartinezorg

Prop 13 Talk Ben Grieff of the community organization Evolve discusses closing commercial loopholes in Prop 13 to provide more funds for education and public services 7pm Ygnacio Valley Library 2661 Oak Grove Rd Walnut Creek Sponsored by the Diablo Valley Democratic Club 9259460469 or wwwdvdemsorg

Book SaleBag of Books Sale 11am - 4pm at the Martinez Public Library (lower level) 740 Court Street Fill a grocery sack with your choice of gently used books DVDs and audio books for only $5

Piano MasterworksGregory Taboloff performs three centuries of piano masterworks 3pm at the Lafayette Library Community Hall stage For advance tickets email Ann Marie Taboloff at annbking1yahoocom or at gregorytaboloffaolcom Admission is $40 which includes wine and cheese at intermission

Diablo Choral ConcertDiablo Choral Artists present ldquoLoverdquo featuring Johannes Brahmsrsquo lovely Liebeslieder Waltzes Mark Tuning Music Director John RS Walko Accompanist 65 8pm Mt Diablo Unitarian Universalist Church Walnut Creek June 7 3pm St Stephenrsquos Episcopal Church Orinda Tickets wwwvmschorusorg

Sons in RetirementGuests welcome at our monthly luncheon Speaker Duane Spencer is one of the few forensic dental consultants in N America and a member of State and Federal emergency response groups 1130am lunch $15 Walnut Creek Elks Lodge 1475 Creekside Dr Reservations call 9253221160 wwwBranch116org

Walking ToursPublic Art Walking Tours Join the Bedford Gallery Docents on a guided walking tour of Walnut Creekrsquos wonderful public art collection Tours start at 11am every third Saturday of the month and offer different routes throughout the year Admission is $5 and includes a free pass to the Bedford Gallery Bedfordgalleryorgprogramswalkingtoursshtml

Southern Exposure IIIUnder the baton of Artistic Director Martin Benvenuto WomenSing the adventurous East Bay womenrsquos chorus presents a concert of Latin American music 8-10pm Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church 49 Knox Dr Lafayette For tickets visit wwwwomensingorg

Basketball TourneyThe 4th Annual CF Shootout 3 on 3 Charity Basketball Tournament is being held to support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and their mission to find a cure Held Saturday at the DVC gym 9am ndash 1pm 321 Golf Club Rd Pleasant Hill Register a team at wwwourcommunityfocuscomevents641073-on-3-charity-basketball-tournament

World of Jazz JamThe World of Jazz Jam Players and singers in the Jazz realm are welcome Jazz RampB Groove New Orleans and Latin Hosted by ldquoAll Of Usrdquo Craig Berletti trumpetorganvocals Harry Gold guitarvocals Aaron Hipschman drums Eric Price bass Armandorsquos 707 Marina Vista Martinez 730-10pm

Diablo ToastmastersDiablo Toastmasters Serving the Concord Pleasant Hill Walnut Creek area Membership is open to all who wish to improve their communication and leadership skills Club meets every Thursday from 7-9pm at El Tapatio 40 Golf Club Rd Pleasant Hill wwwdiablotoastmastersorg

Zero WasteRodgers Ranch Heritage Center is pleased to announce that world-famous Bea Johnson former Pleasant Hill resident and zero-waste lifestyle expert will be speaking as part of the Sustainable Living Series Enjoy refreshments from Corner Bakery from 10am to noon

Le Top Sample SaleLocal childrenrsquos clothing company sample sale offering high-end adorable playwear (for ages 0-7 years) at over 70 off retail prices 9am - 5pm Tuesday lsquotil 7pm CK Enterprises 2301 Arnold Industrial Way Suite C Concord

Garden ClubPH Garden Study Club Maryann Lewis presents ldquoAesthetic Pruningrdquo Free guests welcome 7pm Pleasant Hill Community Center 320 Civic Drive PH 9259444898 or wwwphgsccom


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