February 2015 Community Focus

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BY PAUL COTRUVO The Pleasant Hill Rec amp Park District proudly announces the return of Come Together an all-star ben-efit show for the Pleasant Hill Teen Programs The event is February 27 730pm at the Pleasant Hill Commu-nity Center The showrsquos concept is to bring together local well-known musical acts with up and coming younger mu-sicians Come Together 5 will feature diverse genres such as blues country

singer-songwriter and even some Doo-Wop Another great aspect of the show is you never know who might show up for a song or two This annual event has become a highlight every year Tickets are $20 and can be purchased through Eventbrite httpscometogether5eventbritecom There will be a limited number of tick-ets at the door but the show has been extremely popular in the past so get your tickets early

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the Sisters of No Mercy

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This yearrsquos line-up features

PHOTOS Ann Luke

2014 performers (Top) Danny White Taylor Kellogg and Angelique Kellogg (Bottom) The Big Jangle


BY JULIE ROSS Love it or hate it Valentinersquos Day comes around every Febru-ary and the pressure is on Weary of hearts and chocolates Here are four ways to shake it up this Valentinersquos Day whether you are single or half of a couple 1 Cupidrsquos Undie Run ndash Irsquom With Cupid You are invited to join hundreds of half-naked runners for a one mile-ish run in your underwear This fundraiser started with the goal of raising money for the Childrenrsquos Tu-mor Foundation Last year $28 million was raised in 30 cities worldwide Who knew so many people liked to run in their under-wear in the middle of February As the website says ldquoPants drop this February Be thererdquo Cupidrsquos Undie Run begins at Pedrorsquos Cantina in San Francisco on Valentinersquos Day Saturday February 14 Doors open at noon the run starts at 2pm and an after-party goes late into the evening Singles couples

and teams welcome Register online at wwwcupidsundieruncom 2 Watson Adventurersquos Naked at the Art Museum Scavenger Hunt You are welcome to search for nudity in art this Valentinersquos Day at the Legion of Honor art museum in San Francisco Come scrutinize provocative paintings sultry sculptures and more Not an art expert Donrsquot worry The website states ldquoNo previous experience with art or nudity is requiredrdquo The hunt be-gins at 2pm on February 14 To buy tickets go to wwwwatsonadventurescom or call (877) 9GO-HUNT 3 ValenSTEINrsquos Day Beer Pong Tourna-ment Singles are encouraged and couples are welcome to attend this Valentinersquos Day event at the Pyramid Brewing Company in Berkeley Tickets include a ValenSTEINrsquos Day beer stein and one fill-up with discounts on refills Beer pong balls cups and water are provided for free thank heavens The fun begins at 630pm on February 14 Purchase tickets at valensteinsday2015eventbritecom $5 from every ticket will be

donated to Project Open Hand For ages 21 and over 4 Kiss and Tail An Evening of Wild Romance Looking for something closer to home Enjoy the ldquotailsrdquo of wild animal ro-mance at Lindsay Wildlife Museum in Wal-nut Creek Sip a glass of wine (our friends at Climbing Monkeys Winery in Martinez will be coming to pour) and nibble delicious sweets as you learn amazing courtship rituals from the animal kingdom The Kiss

and Tail event will be held at Lindsay on Thursday February 12 (a couple of days before Valentinersquos Day) from 7-830pm For tickets go to Lindsayrsquos website at wwwwildife-museumorg or call (925) 935-1978 Hope to see you there For ages 21 and over Have a wonderful Valentinersquos Day and happy February You can reach Julie at julieakrosscomcastnet

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BY PEGGY SPEAR The media landscape in the East Bay is shifting again as five local com-munity papers band together to create the new Contra Costa Community News Group (CCCNG) Publishers from the Clayton Pioneer Concord Pioneer Lamorinda Weekly Community Focus and Valley Sentinel launched the new CCCNG late in 2014 mainly as an avenue to attract national and regional advertising The combined circulation of the new enter-prise is 150000 with free delivery to homes and businesses The founders of the new association say the end result will be better coverage for readers ldquoCCCNG can help strengthen our community newspapers mainly with revenuerdquo says Community Focus publisher Elena Hutslar who runs the Pleasant Hill-based paper with Jennifer Neys and Rebecca Coburn That revenue according to

Pioneer Editor and Publisher Tamara Steiner will result in better papers ldquoMore revenue means more resources for more and better news coveragerdquo Wendy Scheck associate publisher of the Lamorinda Weekly agrees ldquoAs all

of our papers are written and printed with significant costs and delivered free to all the single family homes in each of our communities by forming this group and making it easier and more efficient for regional and national advertisers to place media buys with us our newspapers will be stronger financially mdashand that means we can continue providing the local cover-age our communities have grown accustomed tordquo The Lamorinda Weekly debuted in March 2007 Each of the papers will continue to cover local stories in their com-munities with little or no overlap in news coverage The nearly six-year-old Community Focus will also expand its coverage to include Walnut Creek The newspaper scene in Contra Costa County has undergone big changes in the past decade as the Contra Costa Times mdash part of the Bay Area News Group mdash covers more Bay Area-wide news in its daily newspaper It still operates a handful of commu-nity weeklies but in recent years more competing weekly bi-monthly and monthly publications have sprung up Several online sources have also at-tracted more readers if not advertisers ldquoItrsquos pretty clear that the big urban daily is a dinosaurrdquo Steiner says who has operated the Clayton Pioneer since

2003 and in September launched the successful Concord Pioneer ldquoThe print newspapers that will survive and suc-ceed are the local papers People read them and keep them The papers stay around for weeks on kitchen counters and coffee tables If advertisers want Contra Costa reach we have itrdquo Steiner says that the new CCCNG is ldquosimply a way to get us in the game Our circulation now makes us pretty attractive to regional and national advertisers who want saturation in the demographically diverse and rich Central Contra Costardquo CCCNG is unique because the independent publishers will still own their papers but with a common goal mdash to use the large combined circula-tion numbers to attract large adver-tisers that are looking for a way to saturate the community Hutslar says ldquoSome would think we are competitors but we respect each othersrsquo publica-tions and learn from each other It is nice to work collaborativelyrdquo Denise Rousset who has run the venerable Valley Sentinel for 20 years agrees ldquoThe collaboration is invaluablerdquo All six of the women live in the communities they serve ldquoA community paper must be more than just about the community it must be of the communityrdquo Hutslar says ldquoOur pa-pers connect to readers in a way that out-of-state and corporate publish-ers canrsquotrdquo Steiner agrees ldquoWhen an advertiser is sharing the page with the local Little League team or the high school scholarship winners there is an intimacy and credibility that they canrsquot get in the bigger regional papersrdquo Going up against the more es-tablished local daily Steiner says is a ldquoDavid and Goliathrdquo thing ldquoBut with our circulation of 150000rdquo she notes ldquoone might ask lsquowho is David and who is Goliathrsquordquo For more information on CCCNG visit its website at wwwcccommuni-tynewsgroupcom or call 844-457-7665

Contra Costa Community News GroupNew Newspaper Group Unfolds in East Bay

Publishers LtoR Tamara Steiner Becky Coburn Elena Hutslar Denise Rousset Wendy Scheck and Jennifer Neys Photo courtesy of rochellezphotographywebscom


Spruce Up for a Spring SaleBest Return on Your InvestmentBY GLENN ALLEN ldquoWhat projects should I tackle and how much should I spend to update my home prior to putting it on the marketrdquo That is a question I help sellers answer day in and day out If you were trying to sell your car for top dollar you would have it detailed to make it sparkle and take care

of any maintenance issues so it wouldnrsquot rattle This same strategy works when selling your home but the stakes are much higher Itrsquos no mystery that listings in better shape typically sell for more than those in poor condition Sellers are often resistant to the notion of investing time effort and money into property they are moving out of They may prefer to credit the buyers and let them pick the colors and carpets Yet time and again sellers who properly

prepare their homes reap the benefits in terms of faster sales and higher prices Fixing your home up neednrsquot cost a lot however you must know how to ef-fectively spend your efforts for maximum results The right improvements will give you the biggest return on your investment So that begs the questions What should I do How much should I spend The answer lies in the balance of your budget the amount you spend on improvements and the improvements you choose to do It is my job to walk you through this process and make this as easy as possible for you The most common improvements include painting flooring tidying up the landscaping de-cluttering and staging Picking the right paint colors is just as important as anything else you do This is where my staging designerrsquos expertise comes into play She always picks the right paint colors the right granite colors and the right flooring colors she is a master colorist Changing outdated outlets switches light fixtures and mirrors will

help modernize your home on a budget Another common improvement is chang-ing out the baseboards so they match throughout the home If you have an outdated kitchen there is a cost effective way to update for less than 15 of the cost of a new kitchen Painting the cabinets changing the hardware and putting in new granite countertops will have a huge impact My job is to help you make wise deci-sions and as an additional service to my clients I manage the entire process I have extensive experience and have a team of professionals that can make this happen Next month I will detail the steps of this process and give you greater insights Contact me for a private consultation or for a free report Best Strategies for Getting Top Dollar For Your Home You can also follow my blog at wwwTalktoGlenncomblog Glenn Allen REMAX Real Estate agent can be reached at glennTalkTo-Glenncom 925-709-1000 or visit wwwTalkToGlenncomblog

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BY DANIEL DuREE Regardless of how well drafted our estate planning documents are life changes inevitably require changes to our estate plan The type of change and the document it affects determine how we make these alterations Below are methods for making changes to the following estate plan documentsLiving Trust Life changes which alter how you wish to distribute your assets or who you want to be in charge of that distribution are changes that involve the living trust A living trust is changed by doing an amendment to the trust An amendment is a separate document that will be attached to the trust and describes the changes that will be made The downside to a simple amendment is that when you are gone people will see the original trust as well as the change So if you are making a change that may hurt feelings of a loved one (such as remov-ing one child as successor trustee in favor of another) you can always do a restatement which is basically a com-plete new version of the trust with the new terms With a restatement there is no evidence of what the original terms of the trust were Will With a trust based estate plan a pour-over will is generally used which leaves everything to the trust Because

of this feature if you are making a change in asset distributions you do it through an amendment to the trust rather than changing the will Howev-er if you are changing who you wish to be in charge of your estate when you pass away you should also change the executor of your will A will is changed by creating what is called a codicil It is similar to an amendment to a trust and is a separate document that is then kept with the willDurable Power of Attorney or Ad-vance Healthcare Directive If you wish to change who will be in charge of your financial personal or healthcare management should you become incapacitated you will need to appoint a new agent under your durable power of attorney andor advance healthcare directive There is no amendment method to these documents and new documents will be drafted Remember when making any changes to a will or a trust that the same execution requirements apply so a trust amendment must be notarized and a will must be witnessed by two independent witnesses If you have any questions about changes to your estate planning documents please feel free to call my office 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 wwwDuReeL-awcom

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Birthday RuleMedicare Supplements in FebruaryBY COLLEEN CALLAHAN February is an interesting month It is the shortest month it has a holiday dedi-cated to a Saint who was beheaded for marrying young people (httpwwwhistorycomthis-day-in-historyst-valentine-beheaded) and it has a long weekend called Presidentrsquos Weekend According to an article in the Washington Post last year it is not clear which presidents are being celebrated Washington Lincoln or Jefferson Since the topic of birthdays is relevant this month it seems appropriate to address the Medicare supplement ldquoBirthday Rulerdquo in California Did you know that those who already have Medigap insurance have 30 days of ldquoopen enrollmentrdquo following their birthday each year That means if you are not satisfied with your current Medicare Supplement for any reason you may buy a new Medigap policy without a medical screening In short that means that your current health would not prevent you from qualifying for a different plan The new policy must have the same or less benefits as the old policy If you have had your Medicare Supplement for several years it might be worth requesting a review There might be a policy that is more suited to your needs or one that is more competi-

tively priced You can find more information on this rule at the California Department of Insur-ance website There is a fact sheet available at insurancecagov Please note this rule is for those on traditional Medicare Sup-plement plans not those with Medicare Advantage plans I find it best to be able to talk with clients about six weeks in advance of their birthdays to see if making a change will benefit them Please feel free to give me a call if you have questions I would be happy to help you review your current policy If you are turning 65 this year I have a few quick tips that you might find helpful too Colleen Callahan Insurance Services is located in Pleasant Hill Contact her at 925-363-5433 or ccallahancallahaninsurancecom

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Architectural Review Commission Feb 5 19City Hall 100 Gregory Lane Small Community Room 5pm Contact 671-5209

Civic Action Commission Feb 4City Hall 100 Gregory Lane Small Community Room 630pm Contact 671-5229

City Council Feb 9 23City Hall 100 Gregory Lane Council Chambers 730pm Contact 671-5229

Library Task Force Feb 9City Hall 100 Gregory Lane Large Community Room 11am Contact 671-5229

Planning Commission Feb 10 24City Hall 100 Gregory Lane Council Chambers 730pm Contact 671-5209

Education Commission Feb 25City Hall 100 Gregory Lane Community Room 7pm

City Hall closed for Lincolnrsquos Birthday February 12 and Washingtonrsquos Birthday on February 16

For Confirmation Visit wwwcipleasant-hillcaus

I was lucky enough to grow up in Pleasant Hill and attend both Pleas-ant Hill Middle and Pleasant Hill High Schools I often share stories with friends about going to Frankrsquos Diner now Annrsquos Sunshine Cafeacute on Oak Park Blvd after school and getting what Frank called a Brown Derby -- a glazed donut with ice cream whipped cream and hot fudge all for 35 cents I have many other fond memories such as playing baseball in PHBA at Pleasant Hill Park For all the years I was away there was always the sense of needing to go home and be a part of my com-munity from childhood Fortunately for me and all who live here these arenrsquot just memories itrsquos the Pleas-ant Hill of today It is this community and spirit of Pleasant Hill that finally brought me back home in 2005 and motivated me to get involved and be a part of it While I am proud to be an active part of this community I often find myself in awe of so many of our com-munity members who get involved and give so much of themselves Pleasant Hill is teaming with dedicated service organizations and volunteers Our own Civic Action Commission devotes hundreds of hours to bring us the Summer Concert Series Commu-nity Service Day and other activities which give us all the opportunity to come together to celebrate and build our community So many service or-ganizations and businesses join in and support Pleasant Hill in so many ways it would be impossible to name or recognize them all This yearrsquos 44th An-nual Pleasant Hill Community Awards held on January 29 is just one small way we honor and appreciate those who give so much of themselves to support our great city Personally I am grateful for all who serve or volunteer in whatever capacity they are able In the tradition of Pleasant Hillrsquos

community service and awareness on Friday February 27 the fifth annual Come Together Concert will be held at the beautiful Community Center This event benefits teen programs in Pleasant Hill with all performers com-ing together to donate their time and talent This yearrsquos concert lineup is full of locally grown musicians and singers Tickets can be can be purchased at the Rec amp Park District offices (147 Gregory Lane) or online at httpscometogeth-er5eventbritecom Another celebration this year is the 50th anniversary of the Pleas-ant Hill Rebels Since its inception in 1965 the youth football and cheer organization has been a staple of our community In 2005 they expanded beyond Pleasant Hill to include Lafay-ette Moraga and Orinda essentially tripling the organizationrsquos size They have officially changed their name to the Pleasant Hill Lamorinda Rebels but continue to be an integral part of the Pleasant Hill community and our youth Their anniversary will be celebrated at this yearrsquos homecoming game Stand by for the date you wonrsquot want to miss this game Finally one of the organizations that keep this community vibrant and exciting is the Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce Each year they host the Mayorrsquos Breakfast which gives me the opportunity to present my ldquoState of the Cityrdquo and talk about whatrsquos com-ing up this year The breakfast will be held at the Senior Center on Friday February 20 beginning at 730am If you wish to purchase tickets call the Chamber at 687-0700 or go online at wwwpleasanthillcaorgmayortickets If you are unable to attend the Mayorrsquos Breakfast feel free to email me with any questions or comments I am happy to listen and exchange ideas kcarlsonpleasanthillcaorg

Mayorrsquos Message

City News

Ken Carlson Mayor of Pleasant Hill

City of Pleasant Hill

Public Meetings

Chamber Calendar

New Ordinance for Massage Establishments and Therapists On January 12 Pleasant Hill City Council members approved an ordinance requiring owners of massage establishments to obtain a police permit to oper-ate in the city The massage establishment permit applicant must pass a back-ground check that includes fingerprinting approximately $79 for residents and $89 for non-residents and meet the conditions and requirements of the ordi-nance The chief of police would make the final decision on the massage estab-

680 Business Clubs Business Building Networking meet twice monthly Please call the Chamber office for more informationWednesdays - Off the Grid Food Trucks 5-9pm Trelany Road PH210 - Ribbon Cutting amp Grand Opening 530-630pm Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Drysdale Properties 1954 Contra Costa Blvd PH (925) 787-8746212 - Business Mixer 5-7pm Residence Inn Marriott 700 Ellinwood Way PH (925) 689-1010216 - Chamber Office Closed in observance of Presidentrsquos Day220 - State of the City Mayorrsquos Breakfast 9am Chateau Room Pleasant Hill Senior Center 233 Gregory Lane PH Open to the public Purchase tickets at wwwpleasanthillchambercom223 - Green Business Committee Meeting 4-5pm Daily Digital 3440 Vincent Road Suite I PH223 - Government Affairs Committee Meeting 530-7pm Back Forty Texas BBQ 100 Coggins Drive PH



lishment permit which would be good for two years Massage establishments would be required to obtain a police permit within 45 days of the effective date of the ordinance No massage establishment and no registered massage thera-pist or practitioner may provide massage service between the hours of 10pm and 7pm The proposed revisions of Municipal Code Chapter 630 are a result of a new state law (Assembly Bill 1147) that took effect on January 1 2015 allowing cities to once again require a police permit for massage establishment business-es The proposed ordinance includes a mechanism for a reconsideration hearing before the police chief upon notice of a denial of a massage establishment per-mit Home-based massage businesses are not included In 2008 the California Legislature adopted legislation that created the Cali-fornia Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC) a nonprofit organization responsible for issuing certificates to massage therapists or practitioners and disciplining them for unlawful acts The 2008 state legislation created two categories of massage therapists certified and uncertified Local governments were preempt-ed by state regulation and had very little authority to regulate certified massage therapists or massage businesses that use only CAMTC certified professionals Cities have not been able to regulate certified therapists who engage in illegal activities The number of massage establishments and independent contractors in the city of Pleasant Hill has increased from 48 in 2012 to 82 in 2014 Since Oc-tober 3 2013 the police department has conducted 41 undercover operations at 16 massage establishments in the city resulting in 9 arrests for acts of prosti-tution ldquoIt feels too much to me to put judge jury and executioner all in one place one person without some greater clarity around what the ultimate criteria are Irsquom not clear how the police chief is to make the determination about whether such an act prohibited has occurred It cannot be the case that the police chief simply says lsquoact was prohibited end of discussionrsquo There has to be something more than just a lsquobeliefrsquo on the part of the chief that the prohibited act has oc-curredrdquo said city councilmember David Durant A new set of fingerprints would provide the police chief with additional in-formation about the applicant ldquoThe fingerprints will provide me with a criminal history check and within that check it may include arrests but not convictions An arrest may be something that I want to look at more closely whether or not I want to issue a permit to that establishmentrdquo said Police Chief John Moore Added to the ordinance will be a line that indicates an annual report by the police department that includes permits issued denied suspended or revoked as well as other enforcement related activity to be provided to city council for review

City Adopts Plastic Bag Ban Ordinance On August 4 the city council adopted an ordinance to prohibit single-use (plastic) carryout bags in all retail stores The ban goes into effect on February 4 2015 Under the ordinance all restaurants groceries pharmacies and retail stores in Pleasant Hill will no longer provide single-use carryout plastic bags Stores will be permitted to sell paper bags with handles for a minimum of 10 cents per bag Customers will have the option to bring their own reusable bags pay for paper bags or opt not to use a bag to carry goods from the store Small-er protective plastic or paper bags without handles would still be allowed under the ordinance at no charge to the customer Retailers will be encouraged to sell reusable shopping bags that meet certain standards in terms of durability and the type of material used to manufacture the bag

City News Continued City News Continued

Pleasant Hill Library Task Force On December 15 the Library Task Force meeting included a review of ldquoa draft funding timeline with key elements in moving towards a possible bond measure in the fall of 2016 to fund the construction of a new library Some of these elements include pollingsurveys a public information campaign a feasi-bility study and design costs for the new facilityrdquo Jessica Hudson Contra Costa County librarian stated that the subcommittee was working on a letter of intent to a grant program to Tesoro asking for a $10000 grant to be used for Friends of the Library programming If successful this would free up funds from the Friends group to be used for future costs as part of a public information campaign about the new facility The eleven-member Task Force continues to look at various sites in Pleas-ant Hill for a future 22500 sq ft library including former Oak Park Elementary site (county owned property) Flood Control District property (Beatrice Road) the PH Middle School track and field area owned by MDUSD and Pleasant Hill Park owned by the PH Rec amp Park District as well as the current library site Approxi-mately 25 acres is needed At the January 12 city council meeting an update on Library Task Force ac-tivities was provided Task Force Chair Michael Harris said ldquoWe are trying to figure out what sites in the city make good sense to place a library and we have a num-ber of different options availablerdquo The Task Force made a presentation on January 22 to the PHRPD board and critically looked at the small parking lot at Pleasant Hill Park as a possible site for a new library ldquoThe beauty of that site is its location We would have to figure out a way to make the park district whole by swapping land in other placesrdquo Continued Task Force Chair Harris The Task Force goal is to narrow their sites down to a primary and secondary site to present to city coun-cil by March A town hall meeting to solicit feedback from the community about what they want to see in a new library facility will be scheduled in the near future An online survey asking for community input is currently available on the Community Focus and the city webpage

Mayorrsquos Breakfast The Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce will host the Mayorrsquos Breakfast on Friday February 20 in the Chateau Room at the Senior Center beginning at 730am Mayor Ken Carlson will present the ldquoState of the Cityrdquo and highlight city events and programs Tickets are $30 per person and available at the chamber offices 91 Gregory Lane Suite 11 or online at wwwpleasanthillcaorgmayortick-ets Contact Ann Luke to rsvp at 687-0700 or email her at annpleasanthillcham-bercom

Civic Action Commission Update Sheila Cotruvo has stepped down from her position as chair for the last two years At their January 7 meeting the commission elected Allison Koerber to take over as chair along with Vice Chair Steve Oldenberg Long-time commissioner Mary Gray has resigned

Improvements to the Downtown Upcoming Downtown improvements will include new lighter colored paint-ing on the Century Theatre building A new tenant Vitality Bowls has taken over the space next to Zacharyrsquos Pizza Vitality Bowls is a superfood cafeacute specializing in making seasonally driven Accedilaiacute bowls smoothies fresh juices soups salads and panini Outdoor seating will also be available Improvements to the Clock Tower building are completed and outdoor seating benches and bike racks are also in place


PHOTO BY STAHLBERG

City Council Meeting Feb 4 18City Hall 525 Henrietta Street 7-11pm Contact 372-3500

Design Review Meeting Feb 11 25City Hall 525 Henrietta Street 3-5pm Contact 372-3500

Planning Commission Meeting Feb 10 24City Hall 525 Henrietta Street 7-11pm Contact 372-3500

Zoning Administrator Meeting Feb 4 18City Hall 525 Henrietta Street 3-5pm Contact 372-3500

City Hall closed on February 12 in observance of Lincolnrsquos birthday and Feb-ruary 16 for Washingtonrsquos birthday

For Confirmation Visit wwwcityofmartinezorg

Mayorrsquos Message Rob Schroder Mayor of Martinez

City of Martinez

Public Meetings

Chamber Calendar

Plastic Bag Ban If you have been to the grocery store in the last month you no longer hear that familiar phrase from the courtesy clerk ldquoPaper or plasticrdquo The question now is ldquoDid you bring your reusable bag or would you like to buy a paper bag for 10 centsrdquo Yes like it or not as of January 1 single-use plasic bags are banned in the City of Martinez Over 100 cities statewide have adopted similar bans on these bags This includes Contra Costa cities such as Pleasant Hill (on February 4) Walnut Creek Pittsburg Richmond El Cerrito and San Pablo Alameda County adopted its ban in 2012 Plastic single-use bags will be banned throughout the State of California as of July 1 2015 The use of polystyrene (styrofoam) containters was banned in Martinez back in 2009 but it was never enforced In conjunction with the plastic bag ban the ban on polystyrene is now being enforced After several workshops with busi-nesses and the community the city council held a public hearing in early June of last year and adopted the plastic bag ban Because we wanted to do

extensive outreach and eduction with the public it was decided to delay the implementation of the ban until the beginning of 2015 During those 6 months city staff conducted a comprehensive educa-tion program with the community on the new guidelines educated middle and high school students and met with business owners residents and property owners Main Street Martinez and the Martinez Chamber of Commmerce were very helpful in getting the word out At a recent trip to my local grocery store I asked the clerk how his customers were adapting to the new regulations He told me that 23 of his customers were aware of the new ban and sup-ported the change The other 13 were surprised and had no idea of the new ordinace Most were supportive of the new move and only a handful expressed opposition with one or two being very upset at the change The most interesting comment the clerk made to me was ldquoIn three months most people will be used to bringing in their reusable bags and the question of lsquopaper or plasticrsquo will be a phrase that only those over thirty will rememberrdquo

212 ndash Chamber Mixer 530-730pm Englundrsquos Cafeacute amp Catering co-hosted w Food Bank of Contra Costa amp Solano 4061 Port Chicago Hwy Concord Great networking food fun and raffle prizes Bring a raffle prize and have your busi-ness announced

216 ndash Office Closed for Presidentsrsquo Day

217 ndash State of the City Breakfast 8-10am Creekside Church Auditorium 444 Fig Tree Lane Martinez State of the City Mayor Rob Schroder Guest speaker Rami Muth from Martinez Unified School District Enjoy a full gourmet breakfast buffet $25 RSVP to Chamber required by Feb 12

219 ndash Deadline for Citizen of the Year for 2014 Nominations 219 is the last day we will accept letters of nomination for Citizen of the Year candidates For guidelines visit wwwmartinezchambercom or call the Chamber office

219 ndash Educational Series 12-130pm doors open at 1130pm Taxes Retire-ment Planning and You presented by HampR Block Creekside Church multi-purpose room 444 Fig Tree Lane $10 for Chamber members $20 for non-members Non-members joining the Chamber receive $10 credit towards membership Lunch provided All no shows will be charged $10 Space is limited RSVP required at least 2 days prior to the Chamber or email infomar-tinezchambercom

City Manager On another note by the time this article is published we will have an-nounced that we have hired a new city manager It has been over a year since Martinez has had a permanent city manager and I am very excited about getting back to work and moving this city forward with a new manager at the helm I would like to publicly thank both Assistant City Manager Alan Shear

and Deputy Director of Housing and Economic Development Director Anna Gwyn Simpson for their excellent work in filling in as interim city manager for the last year Both are valuable assets to this city and I look forward to working with them and the new city manager over the next several years Both of them have served this city well in a very difficult political environment Now is the time to put the politics behind us and move this city forward


City News

City of Martinez

The City Plans for Two Outdoor Concerts Main Street Martinez and Prime Time Entertainment (event promoter) are intend-ing to organize and produce at least two concert events at the Martinez Waterfront Am-phitheater in May 2015 Both events will take place on one weekend with Blues by the Bay festival on Saturday May 2 and a Latino heritage event on Sunday Councilmember Lara Delaney said ldquoI like the idea of the partnership Wersquove had such a great track record of success with Main Street Martinez organizing events I think that brings an additional level of experience particularly with marketing events I think it could be a winning combinationrdquo On August 8 2013 the Martinez City Council approved the allocation of $49750 from the General Fund Unassigned Fund Balance to fund a concert at the Martinez Wa-terfront Amphitheater and directed staff to attempt to recoup 100 of the funding On May 10 2014 the city hosted the first Blues by the Bay festival which resulted in recover-ing 100 of the city-provided funding plus an additional $14605 in net proceeds On January 13 the city council approved those $14605 net proceeds to be given to Main Street Martinez to use towards the two events specified Additionally Main Street Martinez will receive $10000 in seed money from the city for the production that would be reimbursed from future proceeds Finally if there are any profits remaining after the money is reimbursed to the city those proceeds would be shared with Main Street Mar-tinez receiving 35 Prime Time Entertainment receiving 25 and the City of Martinez receiving 40 which would be dedicated to future events Mayor Schroder said ldquoIrsquom happy to see the amphitheater is being used I wish it was used every weekend and I hope in the future we are able to develop that into a turnkey operation and have events there all the timerdquoChamber Accepting Letters of Nomination The Martinez Chamber of Commerce is accepting letters of nomination for the 2014 Citizen of the Year Awards The awards are given in the following categories Man of the Year Woman of the Year Young Man of the Year Young Woman of the Year Life-time Achievement Award Service Without Borders and EducatorTeacher of the Year To nominate someone visit wwwmartinezchambercom or contact the chamber for a guideline form Deadline for nominations is Thursday February 19 at 5pmPine Meadow Golf Course Headed for Development At the January 21 city council meeting 4 of 5 council members approved actions for the development by DeNova Homes for 99 single-family residences on the property at 451 Vine Hill Way approximately 259 acres at the intersection of Center Avenue and Vine Hill Way Councilmember AnaMarie Avila Farias said ldquoIrsquove had a lot of time to vet this and review the documents We need to embrace change and growth We donrsquot have the fi-nancial resources to acquire this parcel given all our other competing needs The median age in Martinez is 41 and includes young families and middle class professionals The reality is that our community demographics has changed and with that wersquove become a more diverse community with diverse needs and this is a good thing We need housing that attracts new families We need housing that caters to people wanting to downsize Yoursquore going to have families seniors and first time homebuyers so I am very pleased to hear what you are proposing I support the project wholeheartedlyrdquo The property has been used as a golf course for 50 years and is vacant of structures except for a clubhouse and storage sheds The project site currently has an Open Space amp Recreation Permanent General Plan Land Use Designation The city will change the zoning to Planned Unit Development (residential) to allow for the development Councilmember Lara Delaney was in opposition to the development and said ldquoThis is probably THE most difficult decision that Irsquove faced on my 12 years on the council so

far It is the most controversial I am pro housing and pro growth and pro jobs They are all the things I support and all the things I want in this community I want us to move forward and have the housing opportunities for people to move into Martinez and en-joy Martinez but we need to be sensitive to the residents that live here as well and the residents that live here have seen this piece of land that has a permanent open space recreation designation on it for the last 40 years I think we owe it to them to preserve it We are choosing here not to honor that I think the community deserves better than just 99 houses on that site I will not support itrdquo

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The Martinez Chamber of Com-merce will be present-ing Studios on the Streets in Martinez this spring Unique from other events in the area it en-compasses not only the works of visual artists but also visual artists themselves working on site All visual artists showing their work will be involved in their craft of painting sketching etc In addition there will be mimes musicians and vocalists interspersed among the visual artists ldquoI have been to over 50 arts and crafts events in the Bay Area and beyond and have not seen an event that ad-dressed the arts in this mannerrdquo said John Stevens CEO of the chamberTo create an even greater sense of this being an arts event there will be no tents on the street but rather umbrellas for artists to work under This will also allow foot traffic to flow along the sidewalks

and in and out of businesses more easi-ly Visual artistsrsquo works will be displayed in businesses adjacent to where the artists are working The event is May 9 and will be held in lieu of

Open Studios which has been hosted in the past by the Martinez Arts Asso-ciation (MAA) on the first weekend of May Studios on the Streets will be noon to 6pm and will be along the 500-900 blocks of Main Street and in the vicinity of downtown Martinez The MAA has been working in collaboration with the chamber and was an inspiring element in creating this event To find out more about the event and how you may participate as an artist or a local business see wwwStudio-sontheStreetscom or contact the Mar-tinez Chamber infomartinezchambercom or 925-228-2345

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City News2015 Citizens Institute Registration is under way for the 2015 Citizens Institute which will be held on Wednesdays 630-9pm from February 25 through April 8 Final graduation celebration is on Saturday April 11 9am to 130pm The Citizenrsquos Institute consists of a series of sessions in which citizens learn first-hand how the city works You can meet and get to know your neighbors city officials and city employees and gain an improved awareness of available city services and community resources You will discover opportunities to be involved with local government Anyone who lives or works in Walnut Creek (including unincorporated Walnut Creek) and has an interest in local govern-ment is invited to sign up Classes are designed for 30-35 students to encour-age discussion involvement and interaction The classes are popular and usually fill up fast The cost is $25 payable on the first day of class To sign up please email communitywalnut-creekorg or call Gayle Vassar at 943-5895

Typical Curriculum Understanding the Big Picture Meet the mayor and city manager Explore the role of government and what it means to all of us Learn how the city council commissions and advi-sory committees work together

Enjoying Yourself in Walnut Creek Learn about services that enhance quality of life (eg recreation arts and community services programs) Take a backstage tour of the Dean Lesher Re-gional Center For The Arts and enjoy a reception in the Bedford Gallery For further information contact Gayle Vassar Communications amp Outreach Manager at (925) 943-5895 or E-Mail vassarwalnut-creekorg To be added to the class roster email communitywalnut-creekorg

Need sand bags Help reduce the chance of flooding by clearing leaves out of street gutters so storm drains can work properly The city has sandbag stations at the following locations1 Heather Farm Park in the community center parking lot off of San Carlos2 Larkey Park parking lot at 2771 Buena Vista Ave3 Howe Homestead in the parking lot at 2950 Walnut Blvd4 On Lancaster Road at Orchard Lane on the east side of the Road

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In response to consistent requests Community Focus will be expanding our Walnut Creek circulation in 2015

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BY MICHAEL G HARRIS OD Have you ever wondered ldquoFrom what height would you need to drop a steak for it to be cooked when it hits the groundrdquo or ldquoIf everyone on the planet stayed away from each other for a couple weeks would the common cold be wiped outrdquo The answer to these and other rather bizarre questions can be found in What If a fascinating book by Ran-dall Munroe Munroe is a former NASA roboti-cist who created the webcomic xkcd Never heard of him or xkcd Well yoursquoll probably need to ask someone under 30 What If is a compilation of ldquoserious scientific answers to absurd hypotheti-cal questionsrdquo My favorite question is ldquoIf you call a random phone number and say lsquoGod bless yoursquo what are the chances that the person who answers just sneezedrdquo Using stick diagrams and his solid scientific background Munroe calculated the odds at 1 in 40000 This book is great fun for anyone interested in math statistics or weird science Do you remember Little Golden Books those wonderfully illustrated books for young readers Editor Diane Muldrow has compiled all of lifersquos les-sons into a charming book Everything I Need to Know I Learned From a Little Golden Book Filled with those famous Golden Book illustrations we learn such lessons as ldquoBe a huggerrdquo ldquoStay curiousrdquo ldquoLet your children know you love themrdquo and one of my favorites ldquoTurn off the TV from time to timehellipand crack open a bookrdquo This is a thor-oughly delightful book you can share with the entire family 10 Happier How I Tamed The Voice In My Head Reduced Stress With-out Losing My Edge And Found Self-help That Actually Works is the true story of ABC television reporter Dan Har-risrsquo battle to overcome ldquothe incessant insatiable voice in his headrdquo Harris

(no relation even though I have a son named Dan) suffered a major panic at-tack during a nationally televised Good Morning America episode After trying traditional medicine without success he found the answer to his inner demons through mindful-ness meditation The book contains an appendix with easy to follow instruc-tions on how to meditate ldquoMeditation wonrsquot fix everything in your lifehellipbut it can make you 10 happier or maybe much morerdquo Irsquove been doing medita-tion and yoga for years and it certainly works for me (How else could I put up with those all-night city council meet-ings) ldquoOne of the most important scien-tific discoveries of the Twentieth Cen-turyrdquo Thatrsquos how author Jonathan Eig describes the birth control pill in his bestseller The Birth Of The Pill How Four Crusaders Reinvented Sex and Launched A Revolution The science behind the invention of the Pill is fascinating Even more interesting is the political cul-tural and social challenges in bringing the Pill to market We meet Gregory Pincus a disgraced Harvard professor who invented the Pill Katharine Mc-Cormick who bankrolled the project and Dr John Rock who battled his Catholic church to become one of the Pillrsquos most effective advocates But this story would not be complete without the fourth Crusader who started it all Margaret Sanger the ldquofiery feministrdquo who championed birth control and womenrsquos rights in the first half of the 20th century This true story of their efforts to change modern society is captivating The Secret History Of Wonder Woman by Jill Lepore is the story be-hind ldquothe most popular female comic-book super hero of all timerdquo This well researched book delves into the origin of Wonder Woman and finds a con-nection to Margaret Sanger Yes that Margaret Sanger These two books give us great insight into the womenrsquos rights movement

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What If And Other GemsPHRec SPOTLIGHT now available Registration is open for winterspring classes activities and events Visit pleasanthillreccom or pick up your SPOTLIGHT copy at the Pleasant Hill Recreation amp Park Districtrsquos facilitiesSpring Break CampsPlanning ahead for spring break PHRec will offer a NEW youthteen full-day sports recreation camp a full-day KIDSTOP camp (5-11 yrs) two specialty Sciensational Workshop camps and a half-day tennis camp during the week of April 4-10 Online registration opens March 3 Visit pleasanthillreccomcamps for more details Team Up for Adult Sports in 2015Online sports registration opened Janu-ary 26 at pleasanthillrecsportscom The Pleasant Hill Recreation amp Park District offers a wide variety of fun spring adult league sports including flag football softball bocce basketball soccer and kickball Team sizes vary by sport Visit pleasanthillrecsportscom for more information registration and team packets Play starts mid-March New to Adult Sports this Spring Cornhole League Cornhole similar to horseshoes is a game where players take turns throw-ing bags of corn at a raised platform with a hole in the far end Tennis classes are also available for all agesPleasant Hill Recreation Preschool 2015-2016 -- Registration Opens February 7 In-person registration is required February 7 9am Commu-nity Center 320 Civic Drive Visit wwwpleasanthillpreschoolcom for detailed preschool information Questions Contact Preschool Director Sarah Smith

at (925) 676-5200 ext 626 or ssmithpleasanthillreccom My Little Sweetheart Dinner DanceFriday February 13 600 ndash 730pm Senior Center Chateau Room Parents celebrate Valentinersquos Day with your little sweetheart Dinner and danc-ing for boys and girls ages 2ndash10 with parents Pasta salad bread and dessert included Siblings under 2 welcome Pre-registration required per person by February 9 Admission $10$9 (Dist Res)Come Together 5All-star benefit show for Pleasant Hill teen programs on Friday February 27 730 pm Pleasant Hill Community Cent-er Featuring musical performances by Clambake (David Martin and Ken Coop-er) 2am Frankie G The Bell Brothers Jim Caroompas and the Sisters of No Mercy Kymber Starmack Colton Waters amp The Sensations SideStreet Danger-fall and Deirdre Nelis amp Friends Tickets limited Get your tickets TODAY at httpscometogether5eventbritecom Tickets $20 per personWine Women amp Shoes Contra Costa FundraiserBenefit Pleasant Hill Recreation amp Park District and Monument Crisis Center May 17 200 ndash 600pm Community Center 320 Civic Drive Tickets on sale now at wwsmay2015eventbritecom Kick up your heels for an afternoon of fun Sip fine wines from top vintners Savor delicious food bits Shop the latest in shoes amp fashion accessories Mingle with the Shoe Guys Bid on one-of-a-kind silent amp live auction items Be there Be fabulous Keep in step with the action at facebookcomwwscon-tracosta

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The community is invited to the 1st Jenna Betti Memorial Golf Tournament on March 2 at Frank-lin Canyon Golf Course It will be a day immersed in celebrating life and making a difference through the col-laborative efforts of the Betti family non-profit hersmile Their mission to bring hope strength and inspira-tion to those who have experienced a tragedy by designing and presenting learning opportunities in a way that helps individuals develop and im-prove their mindset All proceeds of the tournament go to hersmile You can sign up on Eventbrite by going to wwwourcommunity-focuscom and click on the article on the home page For additional information email infohersmileorg

The Feral Cat Foundation (FCF) is in need of good foster homes for tame but homeless kittens and cats Foster families provide much-needed shelter and care for these wonderful felines until they find their ldquoforeverrdquo home - and we cannot rescue them without this ldquotem-porary housingrdquo FCF provides the medical care - you provide the love To learn more visit feralhelpferalcatfoundationorg If you can help please email katykat37gmailcom

Soroptimists Sponsor Special Speaker Meeting

Jenna Betti Memorial Golf Tournament

Foster Homes for Feral Cats

Soroptimist International of Martinez invites the public to an open meeting with speaker April Rovero the Founder and CEO of The National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Abuse (NCAP-DA) The meeting is at 630pm on March 9 at the IBEW Local Union 302 Hall Mrs Rovero leads the San Ramon Valley Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Task Force as well as the Contra Costa County Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Coalition She is a founding member of the California Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Work Group and works at the national level as the Co-Chair of the Fed Up Coalition Soroptimist International of Martinez is sponsoring this open session to coincide with National Prescription Drug Awareness Month in March Come hear Aprilrsquos personal story and learn how we as individuals and a community can raise awareness of wide-spread prescription drug abuse and get involved through education and legislative advocacy NCAPDA is 501(c)3 non-profit organization that was estab-lished in 2010 to generate nationwide awareness about the dangers of prescription drug misuse and abuse and is run via 100 volun-teer support NCAPDA supports policy changes and state and fed-eral legislation that are designed to help curb Americarsquos prescription drug abuse epidemic NCAPDArsquos mission is to reduce prescription drug related over-dose deaths and addiction Learn more at wwwncapdaorg RSVP by email to infosoroptimistmartinezorg


BY KEVIN ARNDT A few months ago I wrote that consistency was the ldquomagic pillrdquo for getting results After having a conversa-tion with my boss about getting results whether it is in sports the gym or life we both agreed that hard work is the only thing that you can control and will almost always get you results John Wooden one of the greatest coaches and motivators in sports history said ldquoSuccess travels in the company of very hard work there is no trick no easy wayrdquo This quote was one of the most important pieces of advice I have ever received We all want certain things in life but we all want the easiest way to achieve it There is nothing wrong with that The human body and mind are designed to find the path of least resist-ance The problem is nothing worth

achieving comes without hard work Consistency and hard work travel together It takes discipline to get up early every single morning even when every bone in your body is telling you to go back to bed It takes hard work when something comes up unexpect-edly and gets in the way of your goal for the day like when you are drained at the end of the day and just want to watch TV or when pizza sounds better than a healthy meal Hard work isnrsquot always associated with sweat exhaus-tion or feeling like a truck hit you after a workout Hard work is more often associated with the day-to-day grind of the little things No athletes do this better than swimmers Many swimmers have an amazing work ethic They usually get up around 530am go to swim practice or a workout go to school go back for another 2 hours of practice go home and do homework all while still man-

aging to find enough sleep and get good grades It is part of their culture but they also have a great understand-ing that to get what they want out of life they have to work hard and do things they donrsquot want to do Because of this work ethic many of them become successful in one capacity or another This is the mentality that athletes

or anybody for that matter need to have in order to reach their goals It wonrsquot always be easy but in the end they will not only reach their goals but also learn that hard work gets them farther than any other trait a person possesses Kevin Arndt is an athletic trainer at Forma Gym in Walnut Creek You can reach him at KevinFormagymcom

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CP Varsity Basketball

Top Teams Battle for Win

DVC Stands Alone The Diablo Valley College wom-ens basketball team now stands alone atop the Big 8 Conference standings after a Raeona Ford three-pointer at the buzzer sent everybody into a frenzy and sent the Mustangs of San Joaquin Delta back to Stockton sec-ond-guessing the 70-67 outcome in Vi-kings Gymnasium The January 16 win was Diablo Valleyrsquos ninth straight and 13 of their last 14 Fordrsquos game-winning three gave DVC their fifteenth win of the sea-son and kept the Vikings undefeated against Big 8 Conference opponents Ford was perfect from beyond the arc

hitting all four attempts and matching a season-high with 12 points Despite having a sophomore-lad-en roster it was the key contributions of three freshmen (Raeona Ford Kayla Taylor and Felicia Clarissa) that made it possible for the Vikings to pull out the victory in front of the home crowd Taylor a freshman from Clayton Valley Charter led the way with 17 points 8 rebounds and 2 blocks Clarissa a freshman from Indonesia came off the bench and shot 4 of 6 from the field for 9 points that helped ignite the second half surge to propel Diablo Valley past the Mustangs

Best Mechanic

College Park Falcons hosted Berean Christian on January 14 and Ygnacio Valley on January 16 to gain two more league wins for College Park CP Head Coach Troy Faulk said ldquoAlthough these two opponents are in rebuilding periods and could not match up with CP physically it was refreshing to see his younger players get to contribute and grow their gamesrdquo Freshmen guard Blair Newman posted 14 points vs Berean and followed that up with 11 points vs Ygnacio Valley Raazhel Watkins a sophomore guard contributed 13 points vs YV as well ldquoAlso refreshing was seeing back up big men Will Klotz and Antonio Miller contribute large chunks of productive minutes off of the bench They are blessed by having the opportu-nity to face off against two of the best forwards in the area in practice each day but that also means limited playing time in most close games They will both be big contributors next year and I think they need this experience to keep them sharp and focused for when they are called upon this seasonrdquo added Coach Faulk Final Scores CP 67-Berean Christian 35 CP 71-Ygnacio Valley 28 As of press time College Park is 5-0 in league and 15-4 overall

Two of the leaguersquos top soccer teams Northgate Broncos and College Park Falcons faced off for the second time on January 23 Senior Falcon Eric Lopez made the gamersquos single and game winning goal while Noah Fisher senior goalie garnered the Player of the Game title after two key saves keeping the Falcons atop the DVAL

Pictured in center is Falcon Eric Lopez 11

15 Sabrea Coleman at the free-throw line Photo by Sports Information Director Rich Hamilton

Picture courtesy of todgomes

Leading the Big 8 Conference


PHBA Teams for Boys

February DVC Home Games

Pleasant Hill Baseball Association (PHBA) is pleased to announce our ldquonew and im-provedrdquo Boys Majors Division We are seeking boys ages 15-17 to play recreational baseball with us this spring Our goal is to offer local and surrounding communi-ties the opportunity to continue playing recreational ball at an age when most players bow out We offer a 16-game guarantee and a minimum of two post-sea-son games at a very affordable price Our motto ldquoWhere Every Kid Playsrdquo says it all To register please log on to our website wwwphba2leag1com If you have additional questions you may contact the division commissioner Chris Baker at thebake05-phbayahoocom

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If you find yourself with some time on your hands and wanting to catch a game DVC athletics are well worth your time They also went live with their new website wwwdvcvikingscom check it out and letrsquos cheer on our local kids

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HELP SCHOOLS THRIVE - GIVE $75DONATE AT wwwfpheorg

Donations to FPHErsquos 2015 Annual Campaign reduce the impact budget cuts have on the 11 Pleasant Hill public schools Your donation directly benefits language arts math science and enrichment programs

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Please mail this coupon to FPHE PO Box 23851 Pleasant Hill CA 94523 (Tax ID 26-2326345)

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How to Donate Donate online at wwwfpheorg or mail to FPHE PO Box 23851 Pleasant Hill CA 94523

How are donations used Funds raised go to school grants issued in May 2015

Why Give Strong Schools Benet You Strong schools greatly benet students They also help increase property values as more homebuyers understand our communityrsquos dedication to supporting local education Businesses thrive and grow Most importantly strong schools enhance the future of our community

Since 2009 thanks to community support FPHE has awarded over $201000 in grants to our communityrsquos 11 public schools FPHE has fundedbull Books for entire grade levels reference biographies literature pieces early readersbull Classroom equipment maps graphing calculators DNA research tools lab equipment LCD projectors interactive whiteboardsbull Curriculum support items mathscience programs ldquoliving historyrdquo programs literature programsbull Items to support the arts musical instrumentssupplies stage lighting audio equipment and a $15000 grant to the CPHS arts program

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In the GardenA Lot to Love at the Winter MarketsBY LESLEY STILES February is chock full of hearts heart for lovers heart for health and heart for black history While hiking the other day I had a random thought about my paro-chial days at Christ the King school as a left-handed child How bizarre that not long ago (seriously Irsquom not that old) I was being rapped across the knuckles for using my left hand to write and eat My mom went through the same thing during her parochial career and it occurred to me that civil rights might have traveled a similar path At the same moment I was being whacked on my left hand for forgetting to use my right hand black kids in America were being beaten for attempting to go to a ldquowhiterdquo school trying to buy a soda or ice cream after school or even finding a place to go to the bathroom or sit down on public transportation Schools have been integrated and I have not checked lately but Irsquom sure that left-handed kids are allowed their diverse writing style with no questions asked these days but it seems that pro-gress may have stalled a bit over the years Along with opening your heart to your loved ones try opening it to everyone and everything this month When my son Lucas was in 1st and 2nd grade at Strandwood Elementary he had Mrs Erickson one of the best teachers in his school career and she had a strong mission to teach children about the life skills of patience toler-ance flexibility humility compassion and love Nowadays these skills are re-ferred to as soft skills because they are taught to youngsters but I think (and I try not to say ldquoI thinkrdquo too often in this column) they are solid life skills and can go a long way towards opening hearts and fostering tolerance among all of us during this month of heart and love Winter produce is peaking in February reflecting even more love for health and good foods Princess Grapefruit aka Cocktail Grapefruit are

shoving their large pale yellow orbs to the front of the line demanding a ride in your shopping bag nestled next to Paige mandarins and Satsumas As choices and varieties of fruits hit their all time yearly low at the farmersrsquo markets dried fruit offerings from the fruit tree farms are not to be over-looked Chewing and savoring a dried white nectarine with tropical and warm flavors that burst onto your tongue is not to be missed Local raw nuts probably weighing down the same tables are also sweet and crunchy on their own without the tannins of long-stored massively grown nuts Ever popular Cara Cara oranges and sexy blood oranges are popular treats and are sweetly beguiling habit-forming snacks for any time of day or night Greens of all kinds are ever pre-sent sporting sweet crunchy organic nutritional love in every bite Morning shakes are so amazingly embellished by the addition of spinach or kale and will keep you going long past the mid-morning slump Vibrantly emerald un-derappreciated parsley is a stellar love match for abundant lemons as eye and flavor candy on any concoction savory In some circles Mediterranean native parsley is considered the worldrsquos most healthy food and offers every nutrient from vitamin A to K with fiber iron calcium antioxidants breath freshener plate garnishes and palate cleansing In days of old parsley wreaths and boughs were invoked incanted and infused with spells to ward off evil drunken sprits that brought wily late-night tricks to the manor Ask the French about bouquet garni bundled up parsley wthyme and marjoram to flavor soups and stocks Osso Bucco would be naked without gremolata chopped parsley with copious amounts of garlic and lemon Delicate fine herbs artfully upset the meacutenage a trois of chervil chives and tarragon on a honeymoon together with parsley elegantly careening across our taste buds My personal favorite a powerful competi-

tion-winning secret weapon combines chopped parsley fresh lemon juice and zest chopped garlic and grated par-mesana reggiano to garnish delicate soups seafood stews and addictive buttery croutons along with anything else including body rubs Charmoula marries parsley cilantro mint garlic lemon and freshly toasted and ground cumin to round out roasted codfish or grilled chicken breast A good handful of parsley a proven antioxidant can calm your jumpy stomach while at the same time sweetening even the most potent of garlic breath allowing you peacefully and in a relaxed state to love your clove with whom you love Lesley Stiles is a graduate of the California Culinary Academy sustaina-ble caterer and school garden educator Contact Lesley at lesleystilescomcastnet wwwlesleystilesblogspotcom and visit her new website wwwlesleystiles-foodscom

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Pair UpSmart MoneyBY MARIA TERRY The economy is on a roll but it never hurts to have an economic meal in your back-pocket This meal is elegant enough to serve to guests but simple enough for a weeknight family meal As usual I have included beverage pairings As a bonus these pairings wonrsquot result in a hangover for your head or your wallet I love having spinach in the refrig-erator A large container is inexpensive and will stay fresh for 10-14 days It is delicious sauteacuteed in olive oil with garlic or served raw in a salad Keep in mind salad can be challenging with wine be-cause the acidity of the dressing makes the wine taste flat Spinach is even more difficult because its astringency actually increases the perception of the bitter tannins in wine So in place of wine serve your salad with sparkling

water garnished with orange slices The orange flavor will add interest to the water and echo the orange flavors in the Spinach-Orange Salad with Spiced Pecans South American red wines are one of the best wine values on the market You can get fantastic Cabernets from Chile and Malbecs from Argentina for around $7-8 Rich fruit-forward and full-bodied these wines are perfect with the warm comfort foods our bod-ies crave in the cold winter months Meatloaf with Sour Cream Gravy fits these requirements perfectly (Find the recipe on wwwLaSommelierrecom) Bacon and sausage add tons of flavors to the meat and sour cream gravy will be a nice change from ketchup You can serve the meatloaf with requi-site mashed-potatoes and a simple steamed green vegetable Easy Coffee Pudding has very few and inexpensive ingredients that are probably already in your kitchen I like

the idea of ending a meal with the fla-vor of coffee but I donrsquot like actual cof-fee with the texture of pudding I think hot coffee tastes better with crumbly-textured desserts like cake and cookies With this dessert sparkling water is a great way to cleanse your palate So go on Pair Up Maria Terry is a Certified Somme-lier and Wine Educator in the San Fran-cisco Bay Area wwwLaSommelierrecom

Easy Coffee PuddingINGREDIENTS2 tablespoons cornstarch2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon ground cinnamonPinch salt2 cups whole milk1 tablespoon instant espresso powder1 teaspoon vanilla extractDIRECTIONSWhisk the cornstarch sugar cinnamon and salt in a 2-quart heavy saucepan Gradually whisk in the milk Boil the mixture over medium-high heat whisking constantly about 2 minutes The mixture will be thick when done Remove the saucepan from the heat Whisk in the espresso and vanilla until smooth Transfer the mixture to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap Chill the bowl in the fridge until cold at least 2 hours Serve the pudding chilledYield 4 Servings

Spinach-Orange Salad with Spiced PecansINGREDIENTS3 cups fresh baby spinach washed amp dried2 green onions chopped1 orange supremed and halved 1 tablespoon butter12 teaspoon sugar12 cup pecan halves1 teaspoon dried rosemary14 teaspoon cayenneSalt and freshly ground black pepperSupremed means white membranes are removedDRESSING1 teaspoon Dijon mustard2 tablespoons orange or grapefruit juice (or a combination)3 tablespoons canola oil1 tablespoon olive oilSalt and freshly ground black pepperDIRECTIONSPut the spinach and green onions in large salad bowl and sprinkle with the halved citrus supremes In a small sauteacute pan over medium heat add the but-ter and sugar and stir until the butter is melted Add the pecans and toss until the pecans begin to brown Stir in the rosemary and cayenne and stir just a few seconds to release the aroma Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper to taste Sprinkle the pecans on the salad while still warm Drizzle the dressing over salad and serveDressing In a small bowl add all the ingredients and whisk until emulsifiedYield 4 Servings

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In the MixKevin SutoBY PAUL COTRUVO Life is always full of surprises A few years ago I became acquainted with Kevin Suto lead guitar player with the country band The Bell Brothers I was always impressed with his technique and virtuosity In other words he is a mon-ster guitar player and on top of that an extremely nice gentleman But what I didnrsquot know about Kevin is he also hap-pens to be the CEO of Zacharyrsquos Pizza My all-time favorite pizza I practically lived at the Rockridge location in my 20s and 30s Well this news was not only exciting to me but made me want to know more about Kevin As this is a music column I will stick to music questions So letrsquos find out a little more about the one and only Kevin SutoPC When did you first start playing guitar and why KS I took up guitar in 9th grade in San Diego The kids in the high school that I had recently moved to were really into the guitar rock of the day - bands like ACDC Van Halen and Led Zeppelin I met a couple of friends who had just started playing guitar and music was pretty much all they ever talked about I got obsessed with the idea of learning guitar after seeing a couple of local bands play at the high school I was blown away by the dude with the big hair and flying V playing ldquoRunning with the Devilrdquo I got my first guitar that year took some les-sons learned a few riffs and chords and was on my wayPC Who are some of your influences KS From the cradle Elvis was a big-time influence My dad had a few Elvis albums and a console record player in the basement He had the early Elvis RCA records with the Jordanaires Great stuff ldquoHeartbreak Hotelrdquo is an amazing record-ing My mom had a great collection of 45 singles from the 50s that we used to wear out Unfortunately I used them as targets for hockey pucks one winter and I had a pretty accurate shot That did not go over well with the rest of the Suto

clan And who hasnrsquot been influenced by the Beatles My aunts and uncles were big fans and we used to sing along with the Beatles in the car My first guitar teacher in Berkeley Adam Grieffer was a British blues player He got me to listen to Jeff Beck Cream and Albert King and showed me the pentatonic scale That is when things clicked for me and I progressed rapidly I started taking les-sons from Joe Satriani and he blew my mind on a weekly basis for several years Eddie Van Halen was like a god to me but I never attempted to try to play like him My musical influences these days are more rooted in blues blues-rock and country rock Albert King and Freddy King wrote the forward in my imaginary book of guitar playing Clapton Hen-drix Scotty Moore James Burton Pete Townshend Eddie Van Halen and Joe Satriani have all written chapters I am also not ashamed to say KISS was a big influence on me I think I know all of their songs at least the ones written in the 70s Ha Maybe there is a tribute band in the futurePC Do you have a favorite musical mo-ment of your career so farKS I had the privilege to play with the Bell Brothers as a support act for Dwight Yoakam at the Salinas Rodeo a few years ago There have been a lot of great times but this was the peak thus far for me The promoter was great - they gave us the mini rock star treatment We had our own trailer and a cooler of PBR right be-hind the stage We played a great set and were well received We had a meet and greet with Dwight and watched his set from the side of the stage and had our picture taken with him as well I will share a light-hearted moment from that night Dwight put his arm around my shoulder and pulled down with great force while posing for the picture I couldnrsquot figure out why until I saw the picture itself - he had his arms around Russ and me and with his big hat on he was the same height as the rest of us Russ Scott and I are all comfortably over 6 feet tall and so was Dwight at that point His set killed Dwight is a prorsquos pro

PC If you were a song what would it be and whyKS Wow is this a Super Bowl media day question or what That is a tough one How about ldquoChicken Friedrdquo by the Zac Brown Band The song hits the mark on several fronts I love to cook (and eat) great food I wear jeans every day though they donrsquot always fit just right He touches on humble roots in his home-town the love of his family and appre-ciation of our country I also like a cold beer on a Friday night I can sometimes be found enjoying an after-work beer at the Pleasant Hill Zacharyrsquos on Friday nights about 8pm Stop on by say hi and raise your glass for a toast Kevin and The Bell Brothers will be a part of this yearrsquos Come Together 5 show on February 27 at the Pleasant Hill Community Center 320 Civic Drive Show time is 730pm $20 per person Along with The Bell Brothers performers include Clambake (Ken Cooper amp David Martin) Frankie G Jim Caroompas amp The Sisters of No Mercy Dangerfall Kymber Starmack

Colton Waters amp The New Sensations 2am Side Street Dierdre Nelis amp Friends If you have ever been to one of these shows you are already aware that this is one of the best events of the year Plus you just never know who might show up for a song or two Get your tickets on Eventbrite For more information contact the Pleasant Hill Rec amp Park

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BY KASRA KARAM-LOU MD It is known that cancer is developed through multiple mutations in the body and in some cancers those early mutations cause clonal expan-sions It was hypothesized that duplica-tion of specific mutated genes could be identified as predecessors to hematologic cancers A study published November 26 2014 with the New England Journal of Medicine shows an interesting promise toward detection of hematologic cancers prior to onset of clinically apparent symp-toms through DNA sequencing The study was conducted on 12380 persons who received complete DNA sequencing and then were followed up for 2-7 years It was found that four genes resulted with higher numbers of mutations than others These genes were identified as ldquodriversrdquo of somatic mutation meaning that they contribute to production of cells arising from a single cell Data shows that as individuals age they are more likely to possess gene drivers that may be a contributor to hematologic cancer It was also found that as the age of the individual increases so does the amount of muta-tions found Upon observation it was apparent

that the same driver gene mutations that were detected in participants were present in individuals with hematologic cancers These genes can be mutated and leave in-dividuals un-symptomatic for long periods of time before perhaps cooperating events attribute to hematological cancer While currently there are no interven-tions available for individuals who have a slightly elevated risk of hematologic can-cer and testing positive for these mutated genes does not warrant a diagnosis of such it is hoped that strategies may be de-veloped for eventual early detection and prevention of the hematologic cancer and other diseases so risks can be calculated with DNA screening Dr Karamlou is a Medical Oncologist and Hematologist with Diablo Valley Oncol-ogy in Pleasant Hill He specializes in treating hematologic malignances and benign hematology To hear more on leukemia lymphoma and myeloma join Dr Karam-lou and Dr Robles for a free event focusing on the unique issues of patients with blood cancer They will discuss and share exciting new research treatments and therapies recently announced at the American Society of Hematologyrsquos annual meeting Q amp A session to follow February 11 2015 630pm at Walnut Creek Libraryrsquos Oak Room 1644 N Broadway Walnut Creek CA 94596 For more information visit dvohmgcom or call 925-677-5041

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BY TONYA AMOS Winter is here with its blustery wind cold air and maybe even some rain We can hibernate during this time of year or we can keep moving Working out in the cold has challenges but with a bit of planning you can successfully exercise all the way through the cold season Cover up Ever notice that dancers are layered from head to toe Keeping the body warm is essential to protect-ing muscles and joints from injury From cramping muscles to torn ligaments and tendons itrsquos easy to hurt yourself when itrsquos cold And warm muscles have more flexibility which improves the quality of your activity Layering your clothes means you can pull them on and off as your body temperature shifts during your workout As a dancer Irsquom partial to tights as my first layer to keep warm without adding bulk Use a hat headband with ear coverings or scarf to minimize losing body heat from your head and neck Visit your local athletic store to find the right layers for your sport or activity Warm up well and then change your wet clothes immediately after your workout Having a spare set of warm dry clothes in your car locker or workout bag will get you warm faster This will

help keep your body temperature stable instead of plummeting dramatically after a hard workout in the cold Drink plenty of water You may feel less thirsty when working out in the cold vs intense heat but you are still sweating Heavy clothes can cause extra perspira-tion which means even more loss of fluids Resist the urge to hibernate this win-ter Doing a solid warm-up wearing the right gear and staying hydrated will keep you from turning into Frosty the Snow-man while staying in shape And the sun will come out tomorrowhellipor soon at least Tonya Marie Amos owns Aspire Pilates Center in Concord For more infor-mation please call (925) 680-4400 or go to wwwAspirePilatesCentercom

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Local Campus News Music FundraiserWorldrsquos Greatest RacehellipEver

78th Annual Student Speakers Contest The Pleasant Hill Lions Club is sponsoring a Student Speakers Contest on the topic of ldquoWater Conservation How Can We Reduce Recycle and Reclaimrdquo The competition will be held Thursday February 5 7pm at Pleasant Hill City Hall Winners of this contest receive $100 and go on to the next level with a chance to win thousands in college scholarship money Lions are an international network of 135 million men and women dedicated to making a difference locally and globallyNew Courses at Alhambra High School Project Lead the Way Director of Curriculum and Educational Technology Audrey Lee presented information to the MUSD Board about the Project Lead the Way Courses The curriculum approved by the Curriculum Advisory Council (CAC) on January 6 approaches teaching and learning through activity projects and problem-based curriculum These courses are STEM-based and offer students the opportunity to explore content identify problems and find unique solutions The program also offers teachers a rigorous professional development model All these rigorous courses meet University of California A-G requirements are accessible to all learners and can earn students 6 units of college credits At the meeting the board approved the Project Lead the Way These classes will be included in upcoming catalogs promotional materials and parent meetings Staff also hopes the middle school will have a feeder program in the futureMUSD Schools Apply for Award Martinez Junior High School and Alhambra High School are applying for theCalifornia Gold Ribbon Award This award honors schools while the California Distinguished Schools Program is on hiatus while California schools transition to a new assessment and accountability system The new award recognizes middle and high schools in 2015 and elementary schools in 2016 The award recognizes California schools that have made tremendous gains in imple-menting the academic content and performance standards adopted by the State Board of Education for all students including English learners These include but are not limited to the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts California English Language Development Standards Common Core State Standards for Mathematics and Next Genera-tion Science Standards Award winners will be announced in AprilNorthgate Student Selected for 2015 Grammy Camp ndash Jazz Session Northgate student Jonah Moss has been selected for Trumpet Lead for the 2015 GRAM-MY Camprsquos Jazz Session February 5-7 He will be joined with 31 other high school students from across the United States Their selection launches them into the spotlight surround-ing the 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards and provides them with opportunities to perform for some of musicrsquos biggest names The students will travel to Los Angeles for a weeklong musical adventure Each student will be eligible for more than $2 million in college scholar-ships made possible through the GRAMMY Foundationrsquos college partners Berklee College of Music in Boston Manhattan School of Music The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music and USC Thornton School of Music In addition each selecteersquos school will receive a professional cymbal courtesy of the Zildjian Company The young musicians will record at the legendary Capitol Studios amp Mastering in Hollywood courtesy of the EMI Music Group The group will also attend the 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards on February 8 as guests of The Recording Academy and will perform at the GRAMMY celebration after-party

The College Park Instrumental Boosters have organized a Selfie Ad-venture Race on February 7 at 11am in Pleasant Hill Park as part of a fund-raiser for the Symphony Orchestra and String Orchestra at College Park High School The students are fundraising for travel to Florida this April Planned performance venues include Disney World Epcot Center and Universal Studios The students will have a clinic at the University of Florida and share their skills at a joint concert with a local Florida high school Educational activities will be included through-out the week including time at the Kennedy Space Center ldquoThe tour experience extends musiciansrsquo abili-ties bonds student musicians into a more cohesive ensemble and gives students the opportunity to showcase both their talents and the musical excellence of the College Park High School Instrumental Music programrdquo said Frank Monaghan a College Park instrumental music booster

Over 70 high school musicians and their equipment will be traveling across the country The boosters have raised over $90000 as of this print-ing and still need to raise $27000 by Feb 15 2015 The community can help fund this trip by going to the GoFundMe website wwwgofundmecomj3li48 to make a donation of any size Any community support is greatly appreciated Students work in teams of two (or more) and receive a list of crazy clues After solving each clue teams go to locations and snap photos of all team members there Team members use the Internet to solve clues Photos are inspected at the finish line The team to reach the finish line first with the correct photos wins the team trophy ldquoThe idea for the lsquoWorldrsquos Greatest RacehellipEver A Selfie Adventure Racersquo was conceived by parent members of the College Park Instrumental Music Boosters organizationrdquo continued Monaghan

College Park orchestra members hard at work


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prices and their coin selection draws enthusiasts from all over the Bay Area There is something exciting for every-one Pleasant Hill Coin and Jewelry has been an active supporter of FPHE our schools and many community organizations Please join with FPHE in honoring Pleasant Hill Coin and Jew-elry by participating in this wonderful fundraiser

This event is an amazing opportunity for DVC students alumni and commu-nity members to meet with potential employers to discuss career and internship opportunities The DVC Summer Job amp Internship Fair is on Wednesday March 4 in the walkway (known as Main Street) between the Food Court and Student Services Center on the Pleasant Hill campus As a bonus DVCrsquos San Ramon Campus (SRC) will be hosting a job fair on Tuesday March 10 11am-2pm in the SRC campus quad 1690 Watermill Rd The SRC location will only be able to accommodate 25 employers so register soon Note In case of inclement weather both job fairs will be relocated indoors Questions Call 9259692137

Cub Scouts from Pack 464 joined residents at the Sunrise Senior Living in Walnut Creek for an afternoon of caroling and visiting on December 20 Dressed in their formal uniforms Twenty Cub Scouts and their parents gathered in the main lounge to sing lots of holiday favorites Many joined in as the boys sung songs in-cluding ldquoJingle Bellsrdquo and ldquoThe Twelve Days of Christmasrdquo The boys got adventurous (as they are known to be) and took requests including ldquoWhite Christmasrdquo which turned out quite nicely Everyonersquos favorite part of the day was meeting talking and sharing stories about the holidays Scouting or other interests Cub Scouts is an organization focused on providing activities fun and learning for boys in the 1st through 5th grades Boys from Valle Verde Elementary Seven Hills and Eagle Peak make up Cub Scout Pack 464 in Walnut Creek The Pack is al-ways happy to welcome new members More information is available on the Pack website at pack464walnutcreekorg Story and photo submitted by Jessica Grant


s the plane touched down on the final leg of the journey to the Big Island of Hawaii I felt as though

I were living a page from a Michener novel Here I was after a nearly all-day crossing of the great Pacific in search of a new culture strange natural wonders sunshine and the opportunity to wear shorts and sandals for an entire week What I did not expect was how amazing the next ten days would be My wife and I discovered new foods a new language strange plants beautiful and majestic wildlife truly wonderful people and a lot about ourselves We landed at what seemed to be a rural airportrsquos facilities no gates auto-mated walkways or buildings per se The feature of ldquoopen-airrdquo would repeat itself later in the trip restaurants churches and even some stores were all open to the elements What a concept This was

another clue that life here was going to be pretty favorable We were positioned nicely in a medium-size condo complex just two miles south of Kona Our residence had a lovely ldquopartialrdquo view of the ocean a pool and access to a private beach we were witness to a string of beautiful sunsets palm trees and all We felt a lot like John Steinbeckrsquos Cannery Row character the Seer who said ldquo I have come to believe the sun wonrsquot set without merdquo And so it went for ten lovely days and ten lovely sunsets The Big Island of Hawaii is so big you can fit all the other Hawaiian Islands twice within its borders and still have land left over It possesses nine of the eleven major climate zones of the world lacking only the arctic and sub-Saharan environments Mona Kea the northern most mountainvolcano is the tallest mountain in the world when measured from sea floor to its peak elevation total-ing over 33000 ft The newly renovated Daniel Inouye Memorial Highway con-

necting Kona to Hilo bisects the island reaching an elevation of 7000 feet We drove it from warm sun through clouds past snow covered mountain peaks and then into fog and rain showers in a mat-ter of ninety minutes In the late 1780s the large rolling hills at the base of Mona Kea became home to what would later become the largest cattle ranch land in the world Mexican vaqueros were hired to manage the large herds of cattle Later becoming known as ldquopaniolosrdquo (Hawaiian cowboys) the vaqueros were responsible for what has since become a major cultural pres-ence on the island Today the cowboy ranch lands and BBQhoe-down experi-ences have become a major tourist draw It was on just such an excursion that we met a pet razorback pig authentic Ha-waiian cowboys and a rescued military dog that served as a bomb sniffer in Iraq

Not unlike Hwy 1 north of Marin country travel on the island is generally slow There are few four-lane ldquohighwaysrdquo A trip from Kona to Hilo though only some 50 miles requires at least 15 hours traveling to the volcano region south from Kona will take two and a half to three hours each way We twice visited the area just 15 miles south from Kona stopping at Kealakekua to explore the variety of local candy fabric antique and dress stores and coffee plantations that dot the roadside We met island-ers visitors and transplants who all had great stories to tell We encountered many transplants who had surrendered their mainland life for a chance to carve out some time here ldquodoing what one must do to live in paradiserdquo The younger folks admitted that life was hard in that it often required working multiple jobs to pay the high cost of living But everyone agreed that living the island life was worth the sacrifice even if for just a few years We spent many days at the local

farmersrsquo markets (very popular every-where on Hawairsquoi) where you could buy fresh produce and just about any kind of tourist trinket imaginable People watch-ing is a favorite past-time at the markets Vendors are generally very amiable and willing to share their personal ldquoislandrdquo story Open-air markets can be found in nearly every neighborhood and attend-ing them is a major tradition here Along the highway toward Cookrsquos inlet south of Kona is the Paleaku Gardens Peace Sanctuary (wwwpaleakucom) a garden complex of trees plants flowers plaques and viewpoints dedi-cated to the major religions of the world Travel here to experience unobstructed ocean views quiet and calm unlike anywhere else on the island A short dis-tance away is the ldquoPainted Churchrdquo a lo-cal open-air Catholic church that houses stunning paintings of church-themed images that are translated using island motifs and figures A few miles further we came to one of the more sacred sites called the ldquoplace of refugerdquo Pursquouhonua o Honaunau National Historic Park Part of the National Park system it is in a lovely location along the water and protects the original structures and lands of the native culture (wwwnpsgovpuhoindexhtm) Many of the rangers are natives and take great pride in explain-ing the traditions and history of their culture The south Kona coast is popular for growing a relatively new crop coffee This region of the island has a unique volcanic soil that lends itself well to the cultivation of a much sought-after qual-ity coffee prized around the world There are many coffee plantations along the remote roads that offer short tours and good explanations of coffee growing and processing Do your homework ahead of time though as some of these tours are expensive and do little more than offer you the opportunity to buy very expensive coffee Next up Pelersquos Unforgiving BeautyVisit In This Issue online at wwwourcom-munityfocuscom to view more photos by vardasphotographycom

Vardasrsquo AdventuresThe Big Island of Hawairsquoi

My wife and I discovered new foods a new language strange plants beautiful and majestic wildlife truly

wonderful people and a lot about ourselves

A

Story and Photos by Christopher Vardas


Martinez Senior Activities

Pleasant Hill Senior Activities

818 Green Street Martinez 925-370-8770

233 Gregory Lane Pleasant Hill 925-798-8788Feb 6 - Vagabond Players present Bull in a China Shop 130pm Award-win-ning live theater group puts on a delightful show Reception with refreshments follows each performance For more information call the Senior Center at (925) 798-8788 Tickets $10person presale or $15person day of

Feb 12 ndash Valentines Dance amp Afternoon Tea 1pm at the Senior Center Chateau Room Sing tap your toes and dance the afternoon away with friends or your valentine to wonderful live music by the LaSalle Street Jazz Band Take a break from dancing and enjoy an afternoon tea with hors drsquooeuvres Dance partner not required Tickets $12person pre-sale or $16person day of (de-pending on availability)

Feb 17 ndash Mardi Gras Party 2pm If you werenrsquot able to make it to New Orleans this year donrsquot worry Let us fill your wine glass with some wonderful wine selections (non-alcoholic available) Appetizers will be served Live New Orleans Jazz music will get you in the party mood Sponsored by the Chateaus of Pleasant Hill Tickets $10person pre-sale or $15person day of (depending on availability)

Feb 8 - Pancake Breakfast This delicious breakfast includes 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 breakfast

Feb 9 - Pacific Northwest Explorer Presentation and Sign Up 930am Take in the beauty of the Pacific Northwest from the sights of Seattle to the beauty of Victoria on Vancouver Island Canada Pick up a brochure for a detailed itinerary you wonrsquot want to miss this trip Trip dates are August 20 ndash August 25 2015

Feb 27 ndash Bunco Introduction to gamerules at 1130am lunch served at 12pm games begin at 1pm Join us even if you have never played the game You will catch on quickly and have so much fun Cash prizes will be awarded Lunch is at noon and a ldquoDessert Barrdquo is during break Donation $12 Tickets on sale now Deadline to pur-chase tickets is February 23

Coming soonhellipAARP Safe Driving Course ndash March 6 amp 13 2015 Call the center for more information and to register (925) 370-8770

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Helping you to understand the NEW Reverse MortgageBY JIM BONATO Your business or the business you work for is vitally impor-tant to your familyrsquos financial security Thinking in broader terms every area of our country relies on its local businesses to remain open after a disaster in order for communities to recover quickly Surprisingly fewer than half of all American businesses mostly small businesses have taken the time to develop a disaster plan The first step in developing your plan is to identify the risks to your business and the hazards you and your employees face Recall the business closures caused by the recent earthquake in Napa Every minute your doors are closed creates an increas-ing opportunity for your competitors to step in and take a bite out of your market share Waiting until a disaster strikes may be catastrophically too late to identify what you wish you had done to prepare your business for that event Very few buildings in our area are of unreinforced masonry ndash the construction material most susceptible to collapse in an earthquake However tenant improve-ments consisting of interior walls of un-reinforced masonry or walls not properly integrated into the support structure of the building may put employees at risk of injury due to wall collapse Likewise un-braced suspended ceilings and suspend-ed lighting unanchored tall shelving and equipment file cabinets and improperly

anchored overhead HVAC equipment may pose a significant risk of injury and con-tribute to a terrific (and costly) mess Any weakness in the installation of overhead fire protection sprinklers and piping may create a major disruption to your business operations should a break occur from lateral shaking forces of an earthquake If your computers are damaged do you have a plan to retrieve and access all the data you maintain about products inventory vendors customers accounts receivable and accounts payable payroll and employees Hopefully files are backed-up in ldquothe cloudrdquo or on flash drives or discs that are stored offsite How about one of THE most im-portant assets of your business ndash your employees Will they be able to keep your business open and running Their focus will be on their own safety and the safety of their families and homes Will they be available to help you keep your doors open Are they prepared at home if a disaster occurs while they are at work and vice versa Is your business equipped with adequate fire extinguishers first aid supplies drinking water and non-perishable food items Are there custom-ized emergency plans for persons who are physically challenged A meeting with your staff and em-ployees will be very beneficial in identify-ing the risks they see to the business its continuity customer service and jobs Next month wersquoll begin addressing those risks and hazards Jim Bonato is the Pleasant Hill CERT Program Manager

Disaster Prep Making a Plan for Your Business


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ComForcare Senior Services Mike Mendaros (925) 429-8320Yalla Mediterranean Erick Santiago (925) 825-8644 Perrys Catering Stephanie Perry (925) 435-9867Putman Berggren Tonti Donna Berggren (925) 827-1400Daves Cuisine Catering Dave Krider (925) 997-7526Jeremy Carlson (925) 287-9420Schopp amp Co An Accountancy Corporation Margaret Schopp (925) 689-2200Paul Mitchell The School- East Bay Steve Eidle (925) 691-7687Mona Mokarram DDS Inc Mona Mokarram (925) 228-6734Hackingtons Matthew Highland (925) 391-5589The Cobra Experience Emily Lambert (925) 558-5585

Another great way to take advantage of your Chamber membershipis to attend the Business Runway 2015 workshop series The Business Runway program provide to members and non-members mini educational workshops scheduled throughout the year Subject matter experts are brought in to share with you the latest in trends technology marketing and business operations to help you stay current without having to spend a lot of time trying to figure it out on your own Go to the Chamber website calendar or give a call to the Chamber

For more information please contact the Chamber office at chamberinfopleasanthillchambercom or (925) 687-0700

Sweeten Your BusinessSuccess in lsquo15

Want more referrals One of thebest ways to take advantage of yourChamber membership is to join and attend one of the 680 Business Club networking groups available to Cham-ber members The 680 Business Club groups meet twice a month for six months and are limited to one person per industry per group designed to help you build business relationships

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Metal Art ExhibitThe Object amp the Void West Coast Metal Sculpture Opening reception Bedford Gallery 6-8pm February 17 ndash April 12 Lesher Center for the Arts 1601 Civic Dr Walnut Creek

I Downtown Martinez Wine Stroll 2pm-530pm Visit businesses in downtown Martinez to sample delicious wines and chocolate treats Tickets at wwwmainstreetmartinezorg

Sustainable Living Workshops 3rd Thursday of each month through October 10am ndash 12pm February Raising Chickens Rodgers Ranch Heritage Center 315 Cortsen Rd PH $20workshop Info and registration wwwsustainablecocoorgworkshops

Martinez Memories Film Seriespresented by Martinez Historical Society February 3 to February 24 6pm Martinez Library 740 Court St 9256469900

Best In Showwith CCHS 6pm-830pm Live broadcast of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on the big screen Concord Hilton 1970 Diamond Blvd Tickets are $75 group packages available BestInShow2015eventbritecom 9252792247 or wwwcchumaneorg

PH Garden Study ClubMarian Woodard presents Sustainable Home Garden Practices Guests welcome and free 7pm at Pleasant Hill Community Center 320 Civic Drive PH 9259444898 or wwwphgsccom

Ash WednesdayWorship Services at Hillcrest Church Noon and 7pm 404 Gregory Lane Pleasant Hill Visit our website at hillcrestuccorg or call 9256898260

Spring Co-Ed Flag FootballCalifornia Football Academy Register on-line now Fun family-friendly league for ages 4 - 14 all skill levels Sundays March 8 - May 17 Mt Diablo High Concord californiafootballacademycom 9256252222

Constellation WorkIntroduction to Hellinger Family Constellation Work 1 - 5pm Explore the theoretical underpinnings of Hellinger Family Constellation work 43 Quail Court Ste 215Walnut Creek RSVP 9258263858 Fees $40 to represent $150 for a constellation myranissencomblogattend-introduction-hellinger-family-constellation-work

Martinez Unified School DistrictKindergarten amp Transitional Kindergartenregistration is first week of February Packets (and lower case r in registration)are available at the district office 921 SusanaStreet Visit wwwmartinezk12caus

Mt Diablo Writers ClubSusan C Shea presents ldquoWriting What We KnowmdashWhat Does That Meanrdquo Zio Fraedorsquos 611 Gregory Ln PH Check in 1115 $20members $25guests Reservations by 17 Robin Gigoux at ragigaolcom or 9259339670 cwcmtdiablowriterswordpresscom

DVC Athletics Poker TournamentHappy hour 6pm Tournament 645 ndash 11pm $75 Buy-In $20 Re-Buys Payouts for Top 3 Must be 21 or over DVC Campus Culinary Arts Building 321 Golf Club Rd PH Tickets Marisa Greenberg mgreenbergdvcedu or 9259692746

Local Fundraiser A Donation of a Different Kind Please join the community on March 15 when Martinez hosts a St Baldrickrsquos signature head-shaving event In the US more children die of childhood cancer than any other disease ndash thatrsquos more than AIDS asthma cystic fibrosis congenital anomalies and diabetes combined And yet all types of childhood cancers combined receive only 4 of the US federal funding for cancer research The St Baldrickrsquos Foundation is a volunteer-driven charity committed to funding the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers so that survivors can live long healthy lives ldquoShaveesrdquo ask friends and families to make donations ldquoon their headrdquo and in return they attend one of the thou-sands of volunteer-organized events around the world where they have their heads shaved in solidarity with kids fighting cancer

Not everyone who participates is a ldquoshaveerdquo You can also volunteer donate or start a fundraising team This event is March 15 10am at the Main Street Plaza in downtown Martinez


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