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TEST ONLY AND REGULAR SMOG 2000 or newer passenger cars july 2016 MARKETPLACEcontracosta.com 63 slow them down to speed them up,” he says. “So we’ll do different types of workouts: a strength day, a sprint day, a leg day.” New for this year, Malaga has also started making custom hand paddles—plastic plates to increase resistance on arm strokes—for the swimmers, at no extra cost. Speaking of cost, there is a fee of $65 per month for swimmers. However—“We offer scholarships to people that financially qualify,” Malaga ensures us. USA Swimming can also provide a discounted membership fee of only $5 per year, so no matter your situation, it’s worth getting your kids involved in a program like Bear Swimming. Here, kids not only learn a healthy sport that will last a lifetime, but Malaga makes sure they also learn about personal development with lessons in nutrition, competition, facing fears, readiness, responsibility, accountability, and more important life skills. Plus, the physical aptitude they’ll attain can benefit them in all aspects of life for years to come, especially in P.E. class. “My kids all run fast miles and go on to be successful in whatever sports program they pursue,” said Malaga. “Not to gloat, but they’re good kids.” For more information or to get yourself or your child involved, call Coach Malaga on his cell at (510) 326- 5544 and visit Bear Swimming’s blog at bearswimming. blogspot.com. SMOG CHECK Why Pay More? b Smog Check for All Vehicles b Mon-Fri 8-6 Sat 9-4 b No Appointment needed $2995 SUVs, Trucks, Vans & RV’s Extra Plus State Cert. $8.25 Star directed vehicle extra. EVAP TEST Extra $30 if needed for some 1995 and older vehicles only Coupons presented after the test will not be accepted. Cannot combine offers. Expires 07/31/16. El Cerrito Test Only Center 10439 San Pablo Avenue El Cerrito, CA 94530 (510) 527-1234


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