Updated: August 07, 2008 12:05:58 AM PDT | | VIEWPOINTS: RON MULLINSummer is almost over, but this summer was the host of a great personal adventure. I have probably been on 20 or so 50-mile hikes. I am not exactly sure of the number because after a while, you just stop counting. Emergency response classes scheduledEmergency preparedness classes are being offered for residents beginning this month. They are sponsored by the city of Martinez, Contra Costa Animal Services, and the town of Pacheco, in conjunction with the county Office of Emergency Services. Martinez police reportThe following excerpts were taken from the Martinez police log:THURSDAY, JULY 24n HIT—AND-RUN — A hit-and-run was reported at 1:58 a.m. on Alhambra Avenue. Pleasant Hill police reportThe following excerpts were taken from the Pleasant Hill police log:THURSDAY, JULY 24n MALICIOUS MISCHIEF — Vandalism to three vehicles in the 700-900 blocks of Ruth Drive and to two vehicles in the 700 block of Harvard Drive were reported between 1:21 a. Record on the RoadCHUCK ESCOVERRecord on the long runPLEASANT HILL RESIDENT Chuck Escover, back row far right, and 11 of his fastest friends comprise Runaway Jury, a team sponsored by Fleet Feet Sports in Pleasant Hill, that competed in a 199-mile relay supporting Organs R Us to promote the need for organ donors. Library CornerAll Contra Costa County library branches offer programs for children and families. The summer reading program — Catch the Reading Bug — is for all ages, through Aug. Making the world a better placedawn blockMaking the world a better placeROXANNE CALIMERIS and Corrine Westerhoff were recipients of the Block-Harris Tikkun Olam Scholarship, awarded at College Park High School's Senior Awards Night. Pleasant Hill/Martinez public meetingsPleasant HillThe Civic Action Committee is set to meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, in the small community room of the Pleasant Hill City Hall, 100 Gregory Lane. JILL CHRISTOFFERSON: Look for underlying cause of behavior changeI recently experienced something that I thought was interesting and I hope you find it interesting, too.I went to the home of my friend and fellow veterinarian, Susan, a couple of weeks ago to watch the season finale of a reality show whose name I won't reveal, and observed her dog repeatedly want Urgent need for host familyPAX, the Program of Academic Exchange, is urgently seeking a host family for an exchange student from Germany who will be attending College Park High School in Pleasant Hill in just a few weeks' time. DatebookPolitical notes and notices of classes, lectures, meetings, activities for seniors and those who are single, workshops and miscellaneous events are published weekly. Record DigestDigestPreschool visit Hidden Valley Elementary open house, 10-11:30 a.m. and 3:30-5 p.m. Aug. 27, at Hidden Valley Cooperative Preschool, Room B-4, 500 Glacier Drive, Martinez. PETS OF THE WEEKMALAMUTE RESCUE"NOVA," a 10-year-old, female Alaskan malamute, is playful, happy, likes running around the yard and loves children, and people in general. When opportunity knocks clients suit up for challengeLast year was a rough time for Mark Gaskins.The owner of an insurance agency met severe financial woes when clients' home foreclosures meant he wasn't getting paid — and the expectant father discovered his health insurance did not cover maternity. Area minor league baseball statisticsThrough July 29Hitter Team League Class AVG. HR RBIBrennan Boesch (Cal) Lakeland (Tigers) Florida State A .248 7 58Bryan Byrne (SMC/De La Salle) Mobile (Diamondbacks) Southern AA . Local bowling resultsDiablo LanesWeek of July 21:Men's high game/series: Steve Sibbitt, 285/779; Anthony Mastro, 269/754; Jo Jo Miguel, 268/750; Tony Cervelli, 259/720; Jim Woodard, 256/709; Bill Bunyan, 277/707; Justin Cardinalli, 256/706; Claude Schoeder, 259/700; Jim McEachran, 255/699; Matt Wong, 266/687; Bruce Reunions calendarTo place a reunion notice, fax information (school name, class year, date of reunion, place, contact name and phone number) to 925-943-8362. P.O. Box 8099, Walnut Creek, CA 94596. Local minor league statisticsThrough Wednesday's (7/24) gamesHitter Team League Class AVG. HR RBIBrennan Boesch (Cal) Lakeland (Tigers) Florida State A .251 7 56Bryan Byrne (SMC/De La Salle) Mobile (Diamondbacks) Southern AA . Support Groups calendarSupport group listings are compiled from information provided by area representatives of each group. Listings run on a space-available basis. To have a support group considered, submit complete information to Kathy Bennett, Contra Costa Times, P. fundraiserSTo have an item considered, submit it in writing two weeks in advance. Send items to Fundraisers, P.O. Box 8099, Walnut Creek, CA 94596-8099. To obtain an announcement form, call 925-943-8235 or visit www. Health Scene calendarHealth Scene includes free and low-cost East Bay classes, screenings and events. Submit items by noon Tuesday for publication the following week. Include a daytime phone number readers may call. Volunteers calendarNonprofit organizations seeking volunteers should submit items to Volunteering, Contra Costa Newspapers, P.O. Box 8099, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 or fax 925-933-0239. Local minor league statisticsThrough Wednesday's (7/24) gamesHitter Team League Class AVG. HR RBIBrennan Boesch (Cal) Lakeland (Tigers) Florida State A .251 7 56Bryan Byrne (SMC/De La Salle) Mobile (Diamondbacks) Southern AA . | |
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