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Future of Great Wolf uncertain

by Kyle Szymanski

September 8, 2017

Craft Beer, Wine, Spirits

Staff Writer

The ripples of hope that a Great Wolf Lodge might open in Brentwood have turned into waves of uncertainty.

The City of Gilroy, long rumored to be in competition with Brentwood for a resort, entered into a 60-day exclusivity agreement with Great Wolf to explore bringing a lodge to the city.

The resort company operates 16 parks around the nation and one in Canada. Locations feature an indoor water park, hotel, family-entertainment centers, restaurants, retail stores and meeting rooms for conferences and seminars.

“As we look to expand the Great Wolf Lodge experience to new audiences, we explored see Great Wolf page 30A

It’s all on tap in this week’s edition, including a peek at upcoming Craft Beer Festival. Page 1B

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The City of Gilroy, long thought to be in competition with Brentwood to land a Great Wolf Lodge, entered into a 60-day exclusive dealing arrangement to bring a lodge to the city.

Hurricane Harvey hits home Former resident displaced

by Lauren Huffmaster Correspondent

A former Brentwood resident and Liberty High School graduate is one of the thousands of victims who was caught in the path of Hurricane Harvey.

A 2010 Liberty graduate, Jessica Bower moved to Texas with her boyfriend and his 4-year-old son in Aransas Pass, on the Corpus Christi Bay. Their home was located in the center of the predicted path of Hurricane Harvey, and on Thursday, Aug. 24, they evacuated and went to stay with family in Baytown outside of Houston. At 3 a.m. on Saturday, Jessica awoke

to find water coming into the home. She gathered her family and fled to higher ground, taking refuge in a storage facility.

On Sunday, Aug. 27, she and her family moved to a hotel, where they have been staying ever since.

“We are all hurting,” Jessica said.

“Yet at the same time, people are doing an amazing job staying positive and pushing forward. People are coming together with no thought of what makes us different, but rather focusing on the people in need. It is a unique experience.”

Aransas Pass was one of the locations hit hardest by Harvey, and Jessica’s house is not currently accessible and remains without power. Since she cannot confirm the total loss of her home, Jessica is not eligible for FEMA assistance at this time.

Jessica and her boyfriend have been unable to work since they were evacuated see Hurricane page 30A

Photo courtesy of Rebecca Bower

Jessica Bower, her boyfriend and his son were staying in this house after being displaced from their home, which was also flooded by Hurricane Harvey.

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Freedom Falcons trounce Windsor High in 49-0 homecoming game. Page 23A

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Teachers, district settle contract

by Aly Brown Staff Writer

The Oakley Union Elementary School District (OUESD) teacher salary contract has been ratified, and both sides of the negotiating table agreed the process was made easier with collaboration and compromise.

The district and Oakley Union Teachers Association (OUTA) negotiators previously reached a tentatitve agreement, which they took to their members for approval.

The articles of the agreement were presented as a collective body, and a two-day vote followed. Negotiations settled when the six articles passed on Wednesday, Aug. 30.

Teachers in OUESD can now expect a one-time retroactive 3 percent payment for 2016-2017 and a 2.5 percent increase for 2017-2018. Contracts will reopen for negotiations in 2018-2019 and OUESD Superintendent Greg Hetrick said the board will get a jump on discussions.

“In Oakley, it seems we’re a bit behind for negotiating,” he said. “For example, we were negotiating for 2016-2017 in Sep-

tember 2016, but with this ratification, (the contracts and teachers) are covered until the end of next June, so we will begin discussions for 2018-2019 this spring.”

The ratified articles for teacher salaries will appear as an agenda item for approval during the next school board meeting, slated for Sept. 20.

Hetrick said negotiations between OUTA and the district was positive and highly collaborative.

“We were able to go through articles together – we had them on a computer and projected them on a screen to talk about the verbiage,” he said.

Added to the contract is a brand new article for special education, which hasn’t been included in the past. Hetrick said he was excited to have the addition and proud of the fact that everyone was able to agree on that point.

Rick King, lead negotiator for OUTA and a teacher at O’Hara Park Middle School, agreed the process was one in which the school district and the teachers worked together to bring about the most beneficial

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overwhelmingly, and the teachers are really excited about the creative way the district addressed requests we’ve been expressing for years.

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Rick King, OUTA lead negotiator contract for both sides. “(The contract) passed overwhelmingly, and the teachers are really excited about the creative way the district addressed requests we’ve been expressing for years,” said King.

Bringing salaried teachers in for special education was one component, but teachers from select grades will also gain preparatory time as part of the contract, which was previously done on the side. In addition, they will also no longer need to use their class-

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room budget for copies.

“As a middle school teacher, I have a classroom budget of $800 for the year and I spend about $600 of it on copies for the 175 students I see each day,” said King. “Having that budget go toward other necessities in the classroom will be very helpful.”

Ultimately, Hetrick echoed the sentiment of other school district leaders settling contract negotiations, stating he wished he could make the OUESD teachers the highest paid teachers in the state.

“Not only would I be able to keep my people happy, but it would recruit itself,” he said. “But we have to have a balanced budget.”

Even though Hetrick has been in the district for a long time in various roles, as a fairly new superintendent, he strives to establish himself as approachable.

“What’s important to me is to build and foster relationships, to have clear and open communication and to build trust amongst staff,” he said. “That’s unwavering for me.”

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Flying to new heights a family tradition

by Aly Brown Staff Writer

The Brentwood Press has traveled all over the world in many hands, but its yearly trip to Oshkosh, Wisconsin, for an air show with 12-year-old Jake Buell has become a treasured Buell-family tradition.

Jake and his dad Mark Buell first brought their hometown paper to the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, the annual air show held for aviation enthusiasts, when Jake was only 4 years old.

“My dad had seen pictures in the paper of people who had taken the Brentwood Press with them to different places, and he decided to take a picture of me and send it in to see if it would get in,” said Jake, who first posed with his Press in front of a brown banner displayed each year at the show. “After that, we just decided to do it again, so each year, we bring it with us to the air show.”

And they have a growing stack of Press clippings to show for it, as that first trip filled Jake with an excitement that grew over the years into a passion for planes and a dream of obtaining his pilot’s license. He and his dad both share this passion for aviation, along with their weeklong trip to Oshkosh each year.

“It’s a week away with Dad,” said Melissa Buell, Jake’s mother. “It’s something really special they share.”

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Seen here holding his own ‘Seen with The Press’ feature, 12-yearold Jake Buell has made traveling with the Brentwood Press part of his yearly trip to the EAA AirVenture Oshkosh since he was 4 years old.

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sands of planes during which time the Wittman Field FAA Control Tower becomes the busiest in the world. The air show attracts all types military and civilian aircraft like the original Ford Trimotor, not to mention restored warbirds from World War II, such as the B-29, which is rare because most were sold for scrap metal after the war.

Last year, the family pulled a trailer and embarked on a three-week journey en route to Oshkosh. But once Mark and Jake get their pilot’s licenses, they hope to fly and tent

camp for the week under the wing of their plane. While Jake can’t get his license until he’s 16, he can fly under supervision, which led him to an unforgettable opportunity.

Through the family’s involvement with the air show, Jake was able to fly with Team Oracle’s Sean D. Tucker, a legend in the aviation world for his aerobatic plane performances and involvement with the Young Eagles Program.

“Jake was doing air rolls and hammerheads with Sean in the back

seat,” Melissa said. “As a mother, I was terrified, but it was really cool to watch.”

Between camping under spectacular bolts of lightning shooting across an endless sky, learning how to fly through thunderstorms and even meeting Harrison Ford last year, Jake has made the Brentwood Press part of his memories. He plans to keep the tradition going strong.

To view video of Jake flying with Sean D. Tucker, visit www.thepress. net/multimedia.

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Road closes Nonprofit needs help after car crash from Main Street to Byron Highway

by Amy Schrader Correspondent

Photo courtesy of Hal Bray

An out-of-control driver recently drove through the Birthright of Brentwood building on the corner of Second and Pine streets. The nonprofit organization is looking to replace newly purchased office items. open,” said Deitz.

The all-volunteer organization has been helping young girls, women and families since 1995 and is hoping the community will support its effort to recover from the accident.

“Cash donations are the best way to

support us right now,” said Deitz.

Checks can be sent to the office at 857 Second St., Suite D, in Brentwood. Online donations can be made through PayPal to birthright@brentwood.org or through www.birthright.org/Brentwood.

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28, at 7 a.m.

Traffic will be detoured to Holway Drive for access to Camino Diablo and Byron Highway. Drivers can expect delays.

The project is funded by federal highway safety improvement funds, traffic mitigation funds and local road funds. Project completion is expected by the end of November.

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Birthright of Brentwood, a nonprofit crisis pregnancy center, is seeking support from the community after a vehicle lost control and crashed into its building.

According to Rose Deitz, director of the organization, the accident occurred on Aug. 30, around 7:30 p.m.

“A young, woman was speeding down Second Street,” said Deitz. “When she got to the corner of Second and Pine Street, she lost control of her truck and hit the light pole, then drove straight into Birthright.”

According to Deitz, the truck entered the building at the front door, taking down the front of the building and destroying everything inside the office. There were no volunteers or clients in the office at the time. However, Birthright lost recently purchased office furniture, including a desk, two couches, two chairs, three tables, a computer, printer, phone and other items.

“Everything in the office appears to be a complete loss,” said Hal Bray, Birthright board member and treasurer.

According to Bray, Birthright’s helpline is still open, so the associates can be contacted for help. But the crash impacts their ability to provide other services to soon-to-be mothers in need.

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When everything old is new again I love hanging out with my 15-year-old daughter, Haley.

She likes me, most of the time (especially after payday), which makes me feel good. We wear the same clothes. We love trash TV like “Bachelor in Hangin’ in Paradise.” And I can make her laugh by here recounting various humiliating stories from my high school days. She has even expressed interest in learning step aerobics and coming to my class!

Vicki One thing that McKenna irks me, however, is her need to instantly change my smooth jazz radio station to her ‘current hits’ radio station the minute we get in the car.

I enjoy some of the songs. I love Bruno Mars and Katy Perry. But the raunchy lyrics of some of these ‘artists’ can burn your ears off! I grimace and crinkle up my nose, as disgusting visual images are conjured up in my mind thanks to the graphic description of things that belong behind closed doors, in an X-rated movie or in prison!

Haley listens with no reaction at all, seeming to really enjoy the lyrics. This is somewhat disturbing, as the activities

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that are described are activities I am praying she hasn’t experienced yet and hopefully never will!

Call me a prude, but I miss the days when lyrics talked about love, not genitalia. When I reach my limit, I finally complain.

“Come on Haley, this song is gross!” I exlaimed. “It doesn’t even have a good beat! That’s just my opinion.”

“I didn’t ask you for your opinion,” she angrily replied, hiding behind her big sunglasses, which I notice are mine.

The other day, while running errands, she did what she always does.

She immediately started fiddling with the radio controls, but this time she hooked up her iPhone.

“Oh great,” I thought. “She probably has even nastier music on her phone they won’t play on the radio!”

The song began. It was instantly familiar.

“It’s not in the way that you hold me … ” the song began.

What’s this? Toto? One of my favorite bands from the 80s!

“Hey, this is Toto!” I gleefully announced. “I have this album!”

I started singing along, remembering every word. Haley was singing too!

“I’m kind of into 80s music now,

“ I love Bruno Mars and Katy Perry. But the raunchy lyrics of some of these ‘artists’ can burn your ears off!

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Mom,” she informed me. “This is my new favorite song.”

Was she kidding? Was she making fun of me? Don’t ask me why or where she had been exposed to 80s music, but I was thrilled! I couldn’t wait to hear the next song on her playlist.

“Dust in the Wind!” “Southern Nights” by Glen Campbell? It was a smorgasbord of hits that transported me back in time. Memories came flooding back, some of which I chose not to share with Haley. Hmmm, guess I wasn’t always a prude.

She also found “Do You Have” and “Place in the Sun” by Pablo Cruise.

I forgot what great songs they were, until Haley played them “80s music is so happy,” she commented. “Why don’t they make music like that anymore?”

“I’m not sure, but I miss it,” I wistfully replied.

When we got home she started

whistling a Cheap Trick song – “I Want You To Want Me.” Maury popped his head out of his office.

“Hey, that’s Cheap Trick!” he exclaimed.

Haley, now suddenly the leading foremost authority on 80s music simply replied, “Duh, I know, Dad.” Well, we are now unearthing our extensive collection of records from the garage, and by the way, according to Haley. They are not called records anymore, they’re referred to as ‘vinyls.’

Everything old is new again, and my ears are beyond happy! The best part is that Haley and I have one more thing we can enjoy together, for now.

She turns 16 next year, and we all know what happens then. Hopefully, our mutual love for 80s music will keep her a little closer to me for a little longer, and in the meantime, we intend to keep rockin’ on.

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Marsh Creek Cleanup Rain or shine, join hundreds of community members for Marsh Creek on California Coastal Cleanup Day, Saturday, Sept. 16, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Last year, over 400 volunteers removed nearly 4 tons of trash from 20 miles of the Delta’s creeks and waterways.

The following eight sites are planned for clean up this year: • Brentwood Homecoming Park • Brentwood Dainty Road – Central • Brentwood Creekside Park • Brentwood Ron Nunn – Apple Hill • Oakley Creekside Park

• Oakley Cypress Road • Discovery Bay Newport – Capstan at Kellogg Creek Trail • Antioch – Sandcreek Basin Participants can register for free and fill out a waiver form. Groups may use a multisignature sheet. Once registered, make sure to bring your signed waiver, sunblock, appropriate clothing, work gloves and a bucket or reusable container for collecting trash.

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For more than 30 years, citizens of all ages have joined together one day each year to clean the coast and waterways that are a big part of California’s landscape.

The state’s largest annual volunteer event, California Coastal Cleanup Day will take place on Saturday, Sept. 16, from 9 a.m. to noon. Antioch has three sites where individuals, families and groups can pitch in and pick up litter and other debris from the shoreline and creeks: the Antioch Marina, Antioch Water Park and Fulton Shipyard Road at the Red Caboose.

On Friday, Sept. 15, volunteers will clean the river shoreline from kayaks and canoes.

Preregistration is required if you want to re-

serve a kayak. The event will start at 8:30 a.m., launching from the new kayak launch inside the marina. Bring your own boat or rent a kayak from Delta Kayak Adventures for $10 per person.

This boat-based cleanup has limited space, so anyone interested in helping with the kayak precleanup is encouraged to contact Julie Haas-Wajdowicz at 925-779-7097.

Volunteers can register in advance at www.ci.antioch.ca.us/Environment/CoastalCleanup-Day or drop in at one of the sites and complete your registration on the day of the event. For more information, email Diane@Art4Antioch, call 925-779-7018 or visit www.Art4Antioch.org.

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WHEN IS IT REALLY CLOSED?

We use words in real estate that can be confusing. One of the biggest areas of confusion is around when the transaction is actually CLOSED. Each of the steps below can take hours or even days. There are cut-off times during the day for some of these things to happen.

This means that sometimes being even just a few minutes late on any of these can delay closing by a day or even a few days if it’s before a weekend.

“Approved for docs” – This means buyer’s lender has cleared the conditions of their approval enough to where they will print the buyer’s loan documents in the very near future.

“Docs are in title” – The loan documents have arrived at the title company and they are ready for the buyer to sign.

“Buyers have signed” – The buyers have signed their loan documents.

“Docs are at lender” – The signed documents have arrived at the lender’s office and they are reviewing them for accuracy.

“Docs are approved” – The lender has approved the signatures and will wire funds at the next available opportunity.

“Lender funds have been sent” – The lender has sent a wire with their funds to the title company.

“Lender funds have been received” – The title company has received the wire.

“Clear to close” – Everyone that has a say in the matter says it’s OK to close the escrow.

“Deed is at county” – The grant deed has been delivered to the county recorder’s office.

(Technically ownership passes as soon as it’s stamped as “received.”)

“Confirmation received” – Later that day the county confirms with the title company that the grant deed was received.

“Wire sent” – The title company has wired out the seller’s proceeds.

“Wire received” – The money is now liquid in the seller’s bank account.

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Family Matters

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Shake Things Up in a Stagnant Relationship Many couples often get wrapped up in their daily routines, and over time, partners may feel more like roommates than soulmates. If your romantic relationship isn’t as exciting as it used to be, there are plenty of ways to shake things up. Rekindle the passion and have fun in the process with the following four tips.

Break up your daily routine. Commit to changing your daily routine for a week to kick start a new way of being. Engage in conversation with friendly strangers, sit outside while you eat dinner or go for an evening stroll. When you both start breaking up your routines, you’ll feel more alive and ready to enjoy one another.

Plan a mini vacation. Vacations are a great way to reconnect with your partner.

Book a few nights at a romantic hotel, try new restaurants or do the types of things you did when you first got together. If you truly value your relationship, make it a point to do whatever it takes to dedicate time together.

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Delta Gallery is hosting the Suburban Sketchers Plein Air exhibit, now through Oct. 13.

The Suburban Sketchers are a group of local artists who get together to sketch, paint and photograph at scenic outdoor locations in Contra Costa County and beyond.

The tradition of painting outdoors – or ‘en plein air’ – was pioneered by the impressionists and is going strong in California today. Plein air artists are intrigued with the effects of sunlight and color and enjoy the challenge of capturing fleeting moments in time.

Also on display through Oct. 13 is an eclectic exhibit of work by Art Guild of the Delta Collective artists. The show includes a colorful variety of original paintings, photography, sculpture, ceramics, glass creations, jewelry, cards, prints and more, all created by this group of local artists and available for sale.

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Discovery Bay artist Mary Young paints at Los Vaqueros Watershed during a Suburban Sketchers paint-out.

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OBITUARY John Brian Dallas

Feb. 28, 1949 – Aug. 25, 2017 John Brian Dallas, 68, passed away peacefully at home on Aug. 28, in Bakersfield.

He was born in Stockton in 1949 to John Paul and Virginia Prewett Dallas. He graduated from Liberty in 1967 and Cal Poly SLO. In October 1981, he married his loving wife of 35 years, Karen Cadwell Talmage Dallas. He lived and worked in Modesto, King City and Lakeport before settling in Bakersfield with his family in 1996.

Brian was a loving husband, father and grandfather to his stepson, Victor Talmage, and four grandchildren Chelsea, Devon, Hope and Blake.

His sisters, Joy and Gail, insist that he cheated at Crazy Eights, Hearts and Pit, played with them and cousins Vonnie, Jo and Ed Prewett. He pushed them into the pool more than necessary and threw apricots with great accuracy.

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They were proud of his swim team victories and loved that twinkle in his eye as he flushed Joy’s foot in the toilet.

They wish he had kicked that nicotine habit, so they could have had more time to goose him in family photos.

Along with stepmom Barbara, they loved and laughed with him (and at him). Goodbye “B.” Say hi to Mom and Dad, Uncle Ed and Aunt Reddie Prewett and grandparents.

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It was my parent’s first house, and since the mortgage Senior payment was $185 orner a month, my dad stressed for the first year, worrying about the payments that were three times as much as the rented apartment. Many months were spent at hardware stores Marla that resembled Luckhardt Lowes or Home Depot but were really much smaller and privately owned shops.

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I'm the Lead man for great Blues band call; Roharpo The Bluesman & The Real Blues Band, we been playing together for 7yrs & we have created a wonderful sound that gravitate one's ears...My name is Roosevelt Lands aka Roharpo The Bluesman, I was born in New Orleans Louisiana & grew up in Baton Rouge Louisiana, I come from a family of musicians, Gospel, R&B & Blues...Music has always been a part of my life, I just had to wait until it was my time to get into it...I'm a self taught harmonica player & I learn to play listening to artist like; Junior Wells, Sonny Boy Williams, Little Waiter & James Cotton, these individuals play a role in my style of playing the harmonica & Blues, music is something that I enjoy tremendously, I love all music as long as it makes sense, I chose the Blues because it was something that I felt somewhat close to, being that I was raised in the south, there was always a need for something within me, I guess the Blues was away for me to express myself, I can feel the music in my soul as I tell the story of different life styles & situations, it's wonderful to be able to express yourself to those people that listen, I think that the Blues can some how help straighten out misunderstandings of bad comings & goings, you have to experience these situations to understand the relationship...Well that's all I have to say folks & thank you!

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The first time I got the blues, I mean really got the blues, was in 1956. A friend and I got caught breaking into parking meters. I was eleven - he was twelve. Off we went to the juvenile center. The counselors in the center were young Afro-Americans in their twenties and they loved their music, like young dudes do.

In ‘56 their music was Elmore James, Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Jimmy Reed. I fell in love with the music and it’s been a part of my life since then.

As I’ve gotten older I’ve tried to concentrate more on playing the Blues than living them.”

— Ron Hacker After teaching himself to play guitar, Ron met the late Yank Rachell, partner of Sleepy John Estes. Yank trained Ron on the finer points of Delta Blues, and they became life-long friends in the process.

The actor Peter Coyote helped Ron get his first gig in San Francisco at a neighborhood coffee shop. It wasn't long before Ron put together the Hacksaws and was tearing it up in clubs all over the San Francisco Bay Area.

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2:00 PM Brad Absher Swamp Royale ng i r u t Mighty Mike Shermer Fea Brad Absher’s Gulf Coast sound recipe includes equal amounts of blues, soul, and gospel, stirred up just right into a magical gumbo that goes down easy and has a spicy kick to it, recalling the best of Memphis and Muscle Shoals, too.

Mighty Mike Schermer was a fixture on the Bay Area blues scene for over 20 years when he relocated to Austin TX in 2009 and joined the touring band of swamp-boogie piano legend Marcia Ball. He carved out a solid solo career, with four critically acclaimed CDs, an award winning single and thousands of performances at festivals and nightclubs the world over. He also became the “go to guy” sideman for such heavyweights as Elvin Bishop, Maria Muldaur, Angela Strehli, Bonnie Raitt, Howard Tate, Charlie Musselwhite, Sista Monica, Shana Morrison and many, many more. Oh yes…we may be judged by the company we keep, but when the spotlight shines a solo artist also must be able to bring the goods all on his own. Mighty Mike Schermer delivers on all fronts.

The Lionel Young Band - 3:15 PM

Lionel Young is a high energy performer with a bent for the blues. His LIONEL YOUNG BAND, winners of numerous awards for best in and around the Colorado region, have won the 2011 International Blues Challenge (IBC) band competition.

Added to his victory at the 2008 IBC in the solo-duo catagory, that makes Lionel Young the first double champion in the history of the IBC. Born in Rochester, New York, Lionel Young began taking violin lessons at the age of six with Anastasia Jempelis at the Eastman School of Music. He was a member of the Pittsburgh Opera-Ballet Orchestra and the National Repertory Orchestra which commissioned him to play bluegrass and blues for their summer festival and on a tour of Japan, Taiwan, and Korea during the 1988 Summer Olympic Music Festival.

Lionel has had the honor of working with such show biz luminaries as: Count Basie, Stevie Wonder, Jimmy Paige/Robert Plant, Doc Severenson, Linda Ronstadt, Living Color, Billy Taylor, Woodie Herman, Stanley Turrentine, Homesick James, Homer Brown, Hamlet Bluiett, Chief Bae, and Johnny Long.

Since then, Ron has played every major festival in Northern California, including the Monterey Jazz Festival, the San Francisco Blues Festival, the Marin County Blues Festival and the Long Beach Blues Festival. Ron has also toured extensively in Europe playing major festivals in Belgium, Denmark, France, Holland, Germany, and Norway.

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Chris Duarte Group

To classify Chris Duarte simply as a Blues Man is an understatement. In his own words, “rockin’ blues” or ”punk blues” describes him best. “Ferocious blues” also fits. Legend has it that Chris will play so hard that his fingers bleed in a set. The legend is true.

Photos attest.Chris Duarte is a road warrior playing more than 150 dates a year. As well, Chris has headlined major festivals and clubs throughout the US, Canada and Europe.

Chris is a savant, a sorcerer of tone, a master at channeling the spirits and sounds of great musicians of our past, while remaining completely recognizable in his own sound.

He has shared his stage with many of the greatest musicians of our time as well as the multitude of “young lions” and local musicians he meets on the road. From his many years as a side man in Austin, he easily changes roles from front to side, graciously allowing all to share the conversation of the jam.

The Chris Duarte Group emerged on the scene out of Austin, Texas in the early 90’s and gained notoriety after wowing a packed room of industry insiders at the South X Southwest convention. In the wake of Stevie Ray Vaughan’s passing, Duarte quickly gained a National reputation as young man imbued with a playing style comparable at times to the late guitarist. After fielding interest from a number of labels, Duarte signed to Silvertone Records and his debut album “Texas Sugar/Strat Magik” reportedly sold in excess of 100,000 units in the United States, no small feat for a blues/rock guitarist. This coupled with Duarte’s strong commitment to touring, was the impetus for Chris’ winning the “Best New Talent” in Guitar Player’s 1995 Reader’s Poll. He also finished fourth in the magazine’s “Best Blues Guitarist” category that year behind legends Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy and B.B. King.

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I'm the Lead man for great Blues band call; Roharpo The Bluesman & The Real Blues Band, we been playing together for 7yrs & we have created a wonderful sound that gravitate one's ears...My name is Roosevelt Lands aka Roharpo The Bluesman, I was born in New Orleans Louisiana & grew up in Baton Rouge Louisiana, I come from a family of musicians, Gospel, R&B & Blues...Music has always been a part of my life, I just had to wait until it was my time to get into it...I'm a self taught harmonica player & I learn to play listening to artist like; Junior Wells, Sonny Boy Williams, Little Waiter & James Cotton, these individuals play a role in my style of playing the harmonica & Blues, music is something that I enjoy tremendously, I love all music as long as it makes sense, I chose the Blues because it was something that I felt somewhat close to, being that I was raised in the south, there was always a need for something within me, I guess the Blues was away for me to express myself, I can feel the music in my soul as I tell the story of different life styles & situations, it's wonderful to be able to express yourself to those people that listen, I think that the Blues can some how help straighten out misunderstandings of bad comings & goings, you have to experience these situations to understand the relationship...Well that's all I have to say folks & thank you!

Ron Hacker - 1:00 PM

The first time I got the blues, I mean really got the blues, was in 1956. A friend and I got caught breaking into parking meters. I was eleven - he was twelve. Off we went to the juvenile center. The counselors in the center were young Afro-Americans in their twenties and they loved their music, like young dudes do.

In ‘56 their music was Elmore James, Howlin’ Wolf, Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Jimmy Reed. I fell in love with the music and it’s been a part of my life since then.

As I’ve gotten older I’ve tried to concentrate more on playing the Blues than living them.”

— Ron Hacker After teaching himself to play guitar, Ron met the late Yank Rachell, partner of Sleepy John Estes. Yank trained Ron on the finer points of Delta Blues, and they became life-long friends in the process.

The actor Peter Coyote helped Ron get his first gig in San Francisco at a neighborhood coffee shop. It wasn't long before Ron put together the Hacksaws and was tearing it up in clubs all over the San Francisco Bay Area.

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2:00 PM Brad Absher Swamp Royale ng i r u t Mighty Mike Shermer Fea Brad Absher’s Gulf Coast sound recipe includes equal amounts of blues, soul, and gospel, stirred up just right into a magical gumbo that goes down easy and has a spicy kick to it, recalling the best of Memphis and Muscle Shoals, too.

Mighty Mike Schermer was a fixture on the Bay Area blues scene for over 20 years when he relocated to Austin TX in 2009 and joined the touring band of swamp-boogie piano legend Marcia Ball. He carved out a solid solo career, with four critically acclaimed CDs, an award winning single and thousands of performances at festivals and nightclubs the world over. He also became the “go to guy” sideman for such heavyweights as Elvin Bishop, Maria Muldaur, Angela Strehli, Bonnie Raitt, Howard Tate, Charlie Musselwhite, Sista Monica, Shana Morrison and many, many more. Oh yes…we may be judged by the company we keep, but when the spotlight shines a solo artist also must be able to bring the goods all on his own. Mighty Mike Schermer delivers on all fronts.

The Lionel Young Band - 3:15 PM

Lionel Young is a high energy performer with a bent for the blues. His LIONEL YOUNG BAND, winners of numerous awards for best in and around the Colorado region, have won the 2011 International Blues Challenge (IBC) band competition.

Added to his victory at the 2008 IBC in the solo-duo catagory, that makes Lionel Young the first double champion in the history of the IBC. Born in Rochester, New York, Lionel Young began taking violin lessons at the age of six with Anastasia Jempelis at the Eastman School of Music. He was a member of the Pittsburgh Opera-Ballet Orchestra and the National Repertory Orchestra which commissioned him to play bluegrass and blues for their summer festival and on a tour of Japan, Taiwan, and Korea during the 1988 Summer Olympic Music Festival.

Lionel has had the honor of working with such show biz luminaries as: Count Basie, Stevie Wonder, Jimmy Paige/Robert Plant, Doc Severenson, Linda Ronstadt, Living Color, Billy Taylor, Woodie Herman, Stanley Turrentine, Homesick James, Homer Brown, Hamlet Bluiett, Chief Bae, and Johnny Long.

Since then, Ron has played every major festival in Northern California, including the Monterey Jazz Festival, the San Francisco Blues Festival, the Marin County Blues Festival and the Long Beach Blues Festival. Ron has also toured extensively in Europe playing major festivals in Belgium, Denmark, France, Holland, Germany, and Norway.

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Chris Duarte Group

To classify Chris Duarte simply as a Blues Man is an understatement. In his own words, “rockin’ blues” or ”punk blues” describes him best. “Ferocious blues” also fits. Legend has it that Chris will play so hard that his fingers bleed in a set. The legend is true.

Photos attest.Chris Duarte is a road warrior playing more than 150 dates a year. As well, Chris has headlined major festivals and clubs throughout the US, Canada and Europe.

Chris is a savant, a sorcerer of tone, a master at channeling the spirits and sounds of great musicians of our past, while remaining completely recognizable in his own sound.

He has shared his stage with many of the greatest musicians of our time as well as the multitude of “young lions” and local musicians he meets on the road. From his many years as a side man in Austin, he easily changes roles from front to side, graciously allowing all to share the conversation of the jam.

The Chris Duarte Group emerged on the scene out of Austin, Texas in the early 90’s and gained notoriety after wowing a packed room of industry insiders at the South X Southwest convention. In the wake of Stevie Ray Vaughan’s passing, Duarte quickly gained a National reputation as young man imbued with a playing style comparable at times to the late guitarist. After fielding interest from a number of labels, Duarte signed to Silvertone Records and his debut album “Texas Sugar/Strat Magik” reportedly sold in excess of 100,000 units in the United States, no small feat for a blues/rock guitarist. This coupled with Duarte’s strong commitment to touring, was the impetus for Chris’ winning the “Best New Talent” in Guitar Player’s 1995 Reader’s Poll. He also finished fourth in the magazine’s “Best Blues Guitarist” category that year behind legends Eric Clapton, Buddy Guy and B.B. King.

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Mexico as well, came with trucks, boats and supplies to help those nameless strangers who soon became friends.

Along with the usual aid from the Red Cross and Salvation Army, people of all ages began raising money from Go Fund Me pages to selling lemonade on the corners of small hometowns filled with kids wanting to help. One 9 year old raised more than $2,000 and beamed into the camera with a smile that melted my heart.

For the first time in a long time, the country and its neighbors pulled together and decided the bickering should stop and the healing needed to begin. We pulled ourselves up by the bootstraps and started to show our true colors with the best of our humanity.

It’s not as easy as we think to just watch and walk away. So many people have suffered and continue to suffer during these disasters. If we all try to put ourselves in their place and ask what can we do to help, the answer is easy.

My family dodged a huge bullet in 1960. We survived. Our house dried up without much damage at all, and the people in our town who had more significant issues were helped by everyone else. Our thoughts and prayers are wonderful, but we can all do more.

Marla Luckhardt is a Brentwood resident who works with senior care and advocacy groups. Email her at marla2054@aol.com.

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As we watch the news and feel sympathy for the unending stories of families who have lost loved ones, pets and homes, there is usually a small buffer of attachment to them. They are fellow humans, and we feel compassionate as we watch the broadcasts, but since they are indeed strangers, it can be a bit too easy to finish watching and then just move on with our own lives.

Several stories stick with us for a while, like the hero who owns the furniture store. He opened his shop and his heart to those who needed shelter and decided human life was far more important than profit. The reporter asked one lady if she ever slept on a $6,500 couch before. She smiled and just replied, “No, never.”

Another lady was on a cot in his warehouse, relieved to be safe, dry and warm. He promised her a free, brandnew mattress when she returned to her home for her birthday, which happened to be that day. She was 84, alone and quite frightened, but after he came by with his offer and gentle words of encouragement, a look of joy came over her beautiful face. She had lost everything except her pride and, now, her sense of gratitude for his unselfish kindness to a stranger.

They call him Mattress Mack, and I say bravo to him.

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Calling all artisans The Tractor Supply store in Brentwood is looking for farmers, crafters and artisans to sell their own homemade and homegrown goods at the store’s farmers market on Oct. 7.

Tractor Supply is encouraging crafters and growers with an interest in everything from homemade crafts and candles to baked goods, art and gardening to participate. To register, vendors can visit TSCEventPartners. com or the Brentwood store.

Nonprofit organizations and food trucks are also welcome to register.

“The farmers market will be a celebration of the talent and expertise in our town,” said P h i l Reiter, Tractor Supply vice president of national and local store marketing.

By registering, participants will have the opportunity to showcase and sell their goods and services, free of charge, in tented areas near the storefront.

“Whether it’s a side business or a hobby, our customers take pride in what they build, create and grow, and we want to help them share their talents with the community,” said Reiter. “At Tractor Supply, service means more than help-

ing customers save time and money. It means serving our community and supporting our customers’ passions.”

Founded in 1938, Tractor Supply Company is the largest rural lifestyle retail store chain in the U.S. The company now operates 1,630 Tractor Supply stores in 49 states and an e-commerce website.

Stores are located primarily in towns outlying major metropolitan markets and in rural communities. The company offers merchandise for equine, livestock, pets and small animals; hardware, truck, towing and tool products; seasonal products, including heating, lawn and garden items, power equipment, gifts and toys; work and recreational clothing and footwear; and maintenance products for agricultural and rural use.

Tractor Supply Company also owns and operates Petsense, a small-box pet specialty supply retailer focused on meeting the needs of pet owners, primarily in small and midsize communities.

For more information about Petsense, visit www.petsense.com. For more information about Tractor Supply, visit www.tractorsupply.com.

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How to help Hurricane Harvey victims As residents across Texas begin the work of cleaning up from Hurricane Harvey, hundreds of thousands are still without basic supplies.

A variety of East County individuals and businesses are collecting disaster-relief packages for survivors. Below are a few locations and organizations where people can contribute.

Freedom House Located in Brentwood, Freedom House is putting together care packages for the Central Texas Food Bank.

Donations must be delivered by 3 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 13, to Campos Family Vineyards, 3501 Byer Road, in Byron, or Freedom House, 3061 Browning Court, in Brentwood. Below are the items needed.

Please donate only those listed. Other items are not deliverable.

• Gallon Ziplock bags.

• Travel size: deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, soap, wipes, razors, combs and small snacks.

• New socks of any size.

• New undergarments of any size.

• Diapers of any size.

• Baby formula.

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Located at 141 Sand Creek Road, in Brentwood, Berkshire Hathaway is collecting pet supplies. Items needed include canned and bagged food, leashes, chew toys, chew

bones, cat toys, treats, bedding and crates.

Smaller food bags are preferred, but all must be unopened. For more information, call 925765-5701 or email jillfister@gmail.com.

Reign Salon Sunday, Sept. 9, Reign Salon will host a cut-a-thon from noon to 3 p.m. Donations of $20 are suggested and 100 percent of proceeds will be donated to hurricane relief efforts in Houston. Reign Salon is located at 606 W. Second St., in Antioch. For more information, call 925-732-3020.

Individuals, corporations and volunteers can learn more about how to help through the following organizations: • American Red Cross: www.redcross. org; 800-RED-CROSS; or text the word HARVEY to 90999 to make a $10 donation.

• The Salvation Army: www. helpsalvationarmy.org; or 800-SAL-ARMY. • The United Way: www.uwtexas.org/ hurricane-harvey; or text UWFLOOD to 41444.

• The SPCA of Texas: https://www.spca.org/.

• The SPCA of Louisiana: https://www.laspca.org/.

• The Houston Humane Society: http://www. houstonhumane.org/.

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Do You Need a Trust Check-up?

by Joan Grimes, Esq.

People often ask me if and when they should have a check-up for their Trusts.

Below is a good checklist for determining whether you need one.

The Estate Plan is Not Current. If your Estate Plan was prepared prior to 2012, chances are good that it does not take into account the current tax laws. Most existing Trusts that I see provide for AB/By-Pass Trust, which is no longer necessary for 99% of the people. It is very important that you amend a Trust with AB/By-Pass Trust provision prior to the incapacity of a spouse. If a spouse does not have capacity to amend the Trust, it is too late to remove AB/By-Pass trust provision.

Need to Change Trustees or Allocations to Beneficiaries. If a designated Trustee has died or is no longer available to be your Trustee, you should consider amending the Trust to provide for a new Trustee. Also, you should review whether your current payouts to beneficiaries are still appropriate. Are there new grandchildren you wish to provide for in the Trust? Is a current beneficiary having emotional or drug problems that might make a supplemental or special needs Trust more appropriate for their distribution?

No Government Benefit Planning Provisions. Most pre-2012 Trusts do not have any provision for Government Benefit planning. If there is any possibility that you or your spouse will need government assistance, such as skilled nursing, your Trust should include the power for your Trustee to deal

with governmental agencies and apply for benefits such as Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid, and to manage Medi-Cal planning.

Failure to Fund Trust. The failure to put assets into the Trust is a common mistake.

Real property must be put into the Trust through a deed that is recorded with the county recorder. Bank accounts must be in the name of the Trust or have a beneficiary designation on the account.

No Incapacity Planning. Most older Trusts fail to have any Incapacity Planning provision. Specifically, your Trust should have provisions for how incapacity will be determined, how assets will be used during any period of incapacity and specific instructions on care. Do you want to stay at home as long as possible with in-home care?

Do you want to be near any specific child or relative? If you don’t state your wishes, your living situation will be left up to the judgment of the Trustee or the court.

If you have a Trust and need a check-up, I will be happy to meet with you and review your current Trust at no charge. I see people for a free 30-minute consultation in my Walnut Creek and Brentwood offices.

THIS ARTICLE PROVIDES ONLY GENERAL LEGAL INFORMATION, AND NOT SPECIFIC LEGAL ADVICE. INFORMATION CONTAINED IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR A PERSONAL CONSULTATION WITH AN ATTORNEY. LAW OFFICE OF JOAN M. GRIMES, PHONE 925 9391680, 1600 S. MAIN STREET, SUITE 100, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94513. © 2015 JOAN GRIMES – Advertisement

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Residents in East County prove once again that they are all about community. Elijah Harpt, a young Liberty High student passed away this week, and friends and supporters have organized a GoFundMe account to help the family with funeral expenses and other costs. If you would like to help, visit https:// goo.gl/zkTKL2. Elijah attended local Brentwood schools and, most recently, Liberty High School. His funeral services will be held at Brentwood Funeral Home, Friday, Sept. 15, at 11 a.m. Visitation will take place Thursday, Sept. 14, from 5 to 8 p.m.

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Community spirit remains in full force with recent fundraisers and donation drives for victims of Hurricane Harvey in Texas. Local residents are calling for everything from basic supplies to pet food and clothing. For a list of local organizers, see page 21A.

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Meals on Wheels, Senior Outreach Services is looking to help its seniors close to home with a Volunteer Ice Cream Social, Friday, Sept. 15, from 2 to 3 p.m., at 4751 Dallas Ranch Road, Antioch. Talk to staff and volunteers about ways you can help local seniors while enjoying some ice cream. For more information, contact Tracey Blackmore at 925-954-8736 or tblackmore@mowsos.org.

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Our shorelines and creeks are in need of a little help. Join the boatbased cleanup in Antioch, where volunteers will clean the river shoreline in kayaks and canoes.

The event is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 15, at the kayak launch inside the Antioch Marina. Event begins at 8:30 a.m. Bring your own boat or rent a kayak for $10 from Delta Kayak Adventures, which will be on-site.

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Once you’ve cleaned up the Antioch Marina, head on over to the Marsh Creek Cleanup event on Saturday, Sept. 16, from 9 a.m. to noon. Eight sites are planned for the event. Visit www.fomcw. org or facebook.com/FOMCW for site locations and information.

– Compiled by Ruth Roberts

Thanks for supporting our district

Editor: On behalf of the Oakley Union Elementary School District (OUESD), I want to share a heartfelt thank-you to all of (the Oakley community) for your continued support of our district.

On Wednesday, Aug. 23, we celebrated the groundbreaking of our new elementary school in the Summer Lake development.

Many of you came out to celebrate with us, and I was so excited to be able to share that with you.

That day would not have been possible without the support of our amazing Oakley community, which championed the passage of Measure W. The conversation regarding the need for this school began many years ago, and in August 2016, the OUESD Board of Trustees unanimously voted to put a bond measure on the ballot.

Thanks to the efforts of our community, staff and students, the word got out to the Oakley voters. On Nov. 8, 2016, nearly 65 percent of ballots cast were in favor of Measure W. We could not have done any of this without the support of you and our community. As we move forward to begin the construction of the new school and completion of the designated projects at the existing eight sites, I will be providing as much information as possible. Updates on the progress of construction will regularly be posted on our district website at www.ouesd.k12.ca.us/bond.

As a district, we are committed to providing the absolute best education possible for all of our students. If you ever have a question, comment or concern, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at ghetrick@ouesd.k12.ca.us or by phone at 925-625-5052. Thanks again for all you do.

Working together, we do make a difference! Have a great day.

Greg D. Hetrick Superintendent

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Quality of Brentwood water not worth the cost

Editor: My household was shocked and sickened by the price gouging exploits the City of Brentwood has put on us Brentwood residents.

We’ve lived here for more than 12 years, and throughout these years, the water has been horrible. It’s undrinkable from the faucet, and it smells and stains my sinks, tubs and toilets. It sometimes feels sticky and sometimes greasy, even with a very expensive filtration system.

We have another filtration and blade water system, which makes the water inside my house drinkable. These two systems cost our household $5,500. And now the ol’ faithful, our city government, wants to create more financial hardship on its residents.

How deplorable can they go? Is this their way of squeezing money out of us to pay for their mistake with our fire services? Something doesn’t smell right at city hall, and it isn’t the water.

There is power in numbers. We should all protest in front of city hall and let our voices be heard!

Francine Huerta Brentwood

Lost money should have been found sooner

Editor: Seeing this headline in The Press was eye opening.

Here is a fire district that has been asking the voters for many years to pay more money, because they were always so short of funds. Because of the shortage, numerous fire stations have been closed, increasing the response time for calls to the residents.

Now, all of a sudden, ‘millions’ have been found in an account – or accounts – that was ‘left behind’!

Really, do you expect us to believe that?

What happened during the last three or four years of audits that should have been happening every year! This is a fire district desperate for money, which would have prompted the county to look everywhere for additional funds.

Fire Chief Helmick states it could have been a ‘communication breakdown or a system issue.’ How gullible do they think the residents are?

I find this insulting, and it makes me question who does (their) bookkeeping?

This fire district was already in a financial crisis, and now, it appears those running the place are questionable. In my opinion, there were those who knew of this money and were hoping the taxpayers would agree to pay more and this money could then have been directed elsewhere.

After this revelation, don’t ask me, one of your taxpayers, to pay more. Why would I agree to give more money to a fire district that cannot adequately track their funds already onhand.

Perhaps we should just get rid of the accountants who somehow overlooked $6 million.

Diane Blair Brentwood

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Editor: I do not think it is fair to pay more to take the bus to work.

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by Kyle Szymansk Staff Writer

Although Freedom High head coach Kevin Hartwig said his team needs to improve, the Falcons looked perfect on the scoreboard in a 49-0 rout of Windsor last Friday night.

Junior running back Giles Jackson scored three touchdowns on runs of 9, 24 and 60 yards, and senior tight end Thomas Houston pulled in 10- and 12-yard touchdown receptions, as Freedom rolled to a 2-0 start.

Senior tight end Richard Kabasinskas scored on a 45-yard catch and run and senior cornerback Baylei Coston scored on a 55-yard pick-six.

“We have to get better. You know, tonight we didn’t play our best game, but we got some good things out of it,” said Hartwig. “We have to get back to work.

We have to play James Logan.”

The Freedom defense kept Windsor (0-1) off-balance the whole game, forcing six Jaguar punts and interceptions by Houston and senior cornerback Ronnell Snell in the first half alone.

Meanwhile, the Falcons had no problem scoring.

Houston’s 10-yard reception late in the first quarter put the Falcons on top 7-0. About two minutes later, Jackson eluded the Jaguars defense for a 9-yard touchdown to put the Falcons on top 14-0. Jackson grabbed the center of attention again midway through the second quarter, when he broke two tackles en route to a 24-yard touchdown that increased Freedom’s lead to 21-0.

Kabasinskas’ 45-yard catch and run extended the Falcons’ lead to 28-0 late in the first half, and the rout was on.

Coston’s 55-yard pick-six upped the lead to 35-0 early in the third quarter. Houston’s 12-yard touchdown with 6 minutes left in the third quarter, and Jackson’s 60-yard scamper two minutes later, gave Freedom a commanding 49-0 lead.

Freedom looks to stay perfect next week on the road against James Logan at 7 p.m.

Photo by Tony Kukulich

Giles Jackson attempts to elude a tackler during the Falcons’ convincing 49-0 win over Windsor. Jackson scored three touchdowns in the victory.

In other action around the Bay Valley Athletic League, Antioch outlasted Soledad 35-14 to reach 2-0 on the year, and Northgate squeaked by Deer Valley

38-36, dropping the Wolverines to 0-2 in the season.

Pittsburg’s contest with James Logan was canceled due to poor air quality.

Liberty football team uses big plays to defeat Pirates

by Michael Dixon Staff Writer

While it featured many momentum turns, last Friday’s game between Liberty and San Leandro was ultimately decided on one sequence.

Trailing 21-20 in the fourth quarter, the Lions forced the Pirates into a third-and-long. But when San Leandro’s receiver got behind the Liberty defense, it appeared as though the Pirates would not only convert the first down but score a touchdown.

Fortunately for the Lions, the pass was dropped, forcing a San Leandro punt. On the first play of Liberty’s ensuing possession, junior receiver Sione Vaki beat the Pirates defense, hauled in a bomb from senior quarterback Ryan Dutt and sprinted to the end zone for an 87-yard touchdown. The Lions followed the touchdown with a 2-point conver-

sion, giving them a 28-21 lead, which stood as the final score.

“I was wide open – so nervous,” Vaki said. “It looked like it was overthrown, but luckily it wasn’t.

Adrenaline was just rushing through my body. I’m glad I caught it to bring the win back for our team.”

While Liberty did win the game, they were left w i t h plenty of work to do. Both quarterbacks Dutt and Jay Butterfield threw interceptions.

After both teams struggled for more

than a quarter, the Lions handed the Pirates the first score of the game when a bad snap on a punt gave San Leandro the ball inside of the Lions’ 10-yard line.

That play unleashed a sequence that saw the game go from 0-0 to 14-13 in less than 3 minutes of play. After the Pirates took the lead, Dutt and senior receiver Kenroy Higg i n s c o n nected on a 30-yard touchdown. Following another San Leandro touchdown, Dutt and Vaki connected on

a 50-yard scoring pass. The two also got together on a 5-yard strike right before halftime to give Liberty the lead at the break.

“This guy,” Dutt said, patting Vaki’s shoulders. “Three touchdowns. They couldn’t stop him. He was running all around the field today.”

The win was important for the Lions in several ways. It evened Liberty’s record at 1-1 after the Lions dropped the opener to Vacaville. It was also the season’s first home game and the first victory for Ryan Partridge as Liberty’s head coach.

“It’s so special,” Partridge said. “It’s been an unbelievable experience. I love the culture. It’s just incredible. I’m super excited to get that one under our belt against a ranked opponent.”

The Lions will head back on the road for their third game of 2017 when they take on Wood High School on Sept. 8.

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Patriots trounce Pacheco High 48-27

by Nate Smith Staff Writer

Photo courtesy of Sierra Finney

Senior running back Aidan Quinn looks for a hole against the Pacheco defense last Friday night.

A long run into Heritage territory on the ensuing Pacheco drive got the Panthers to the 30-yard line, where it seemed like the Patriots had stalled the drive on a fourthdown pass breakup by senior safety Shane Johnson. But the referees made a questionable pass interference call on the play, giving the Panthers a second chance. An unsportsmanlike conduct call after the first penalty moved the ball to the 6-yard line, and Pacheco’s Ronnie Garcia tied the game at 13 with 5 minutes remaining in the half.

After a touchback on the kickoff,

Quinn struck again. He found an opening through the middle of the defense, and outran the Panthers’ secondary for his second 80-yarder of the night, and a 20-13 lead.

Heritage added to the lead before the half, when Lang found Josh Wishom for the 10yard score, making it 27-13 at the break.

The Patriots eliminated all doubt in the third quarter, when Lang and Wishom hooked up again just 90 seconds into the second half for a 34-13 lead. A touchdown run by Aric Barton made it 34-20 at the end of three quarters, but Quinn’s

third rushing touchdown of the night, 30 seconds into the fourth quarter, put the game back out of reach. The senior running back finished the night with 264 yards on just eight carries.

Matt Tolero added a touchdown pass midway through the fourth quarter for the Patriots, before Pacheco reached the end zone one final time.

Heritage returns home next week to face Kennedy-Fremont, which dropped to 0-2 with its loss to Bishop O’Dowd.

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Making the nearly two-hour trek to Los Banos on a hot Friday night last week, Heritage made sure not to come home empty-handed.

Aided by a three-touchdown effort on the ground by senior running back Aidan Quinn, the Patriots stormed past host Pacheco, 48-27.

Quinn ran for three scores, two of them coming on 80-yard jaunts, and quarterback Luke Lang recovered from a slow start to toss three touchdown passes, as the Patriots pulled away before the end of the first half.

Heritage (2-0) struck first, when Lang’s first completion of the night went to a wide-open Hassan Williams for the 80-yard score. The 7-0 lead late in the first quarter did not last long, as Pacheco returned the ensuing kickoff 88 yards for a touchdown. They missed the extra point, leaving the Patriots holding a one-point lead at 7-6. After one quarter of play, the teams had combined for four turnovers.

Early in the second quarter, Lang threw his second interception of the night, and the Panthers took over at the Heritage 16-yard line. The defense stood tall, however, holding Pacheco after the Panthers had first-and-goal from the oneyard line, and the field goal attempt was no good. Two plays later, after a nearinterception on first down, Quinn broke through the middle, darted toward the right sideline and raced 80 yards for his first touchdown of the night.

“It was a tough start for us, but the defense came up big and handed us some momentum with a big stop,” Quinn said. “Then the offensive line started getting great push, and I was just able to hit the holes and be off to the races. It wouldn’t have happened without the big boys up front.”

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The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on the 22nd DAY OF September 2017, TIME 9:00AM on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Town Centre Self Storage, Town Centre Terrace, Brentwood, Ca. 94513 County of Contra Costa, State of California, the following: Conrad Abenjoa, A256 Yolanda Bowers, E1235 Candace Cuasito, D749 Maria C Gonzalez, D981 Luis & Jodie Perez, D8700 Chris Rule, D805 Michael E Wold, E1357

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004817-00 The name of the business: Jane Bond Surety Insurance Agency Located at: 2669 Somerville Road In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Rainy Robinson 2. David Robinson.

This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/8/17. Signature of registrant: David Robinson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 8, 2017 by Deputy J Crawford Expires 8/8/2022 Antioch Press No. 061617 74461 Publish dates: September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004718-00 The name of the business: The Emotional Comfort Company Located at: 2121 N. California Blvd In: Walnut Creek, CA 94596, is hereby registered by the following owner: Emotional Comfort LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co . The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 07/2017. Signature of registrant: Judith M. Davis, CEO of Emotional Comfort LLC. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 2, 2017. by Deputy V Loredo Expires 8/2/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74338 Publish dates: August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004833-00 The name of the business(s): 1. Hello Lovely 2.

Isola Pizza & Pastries Located at: 2587 Stirling Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Holly Rochelle Morales.

This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Holly Morales. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 8, 2017 by Deputy J Crawford Expires 8/8/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74356 Publish dates: August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005096-00 The name of the business: Perez Consulting Located at: 1415 Discovery Bay Blvd In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Oscar Perez. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Oscar Perez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 18, 2017 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 8/18/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74415 Publish dates: August 25, September 1, 8, 15, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005207-00 The name of the business(s): 1. Brentwood Equestrian Center 2. The Red Barn Located at: 2300 Cummings Rd In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Kathleen Lopez 2. Ruberto Lopez. This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/24/17. Signature of registrant: Kathleen Lopez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 24, 2017 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 8/24/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74472 Publish dates: September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004914-00 The name of the business: Her Majesty’s Cleaning Service Located at: 620 Timberline Terrace In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Carolyn C. Yoshino. This business is conducted by: An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Carolyn C. Yoshino. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 11, 2017 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 8/11/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74380 Publish dates: August 25, September 1, 8, 15, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005111-00 The name of the business: The Art of Microblading Located at: 3850 Balfour Rd #204 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Hollie Nguyen. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Hollie Nguyen. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 21, 2017 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 8/21/2022 Brentwood Press No. 021273 74456 Publish dates: September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005246-00 The name of the business: Jesus Auto Upholstery Located at: 3501 Carlson Blvd In: El Cerrito, CA 94530, is hereby registered by the following owner: Cecilia Martinez. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/2008. Signature of registrant: Cecilia Martinez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 28, 2017 by Deputy M Favro Expires 8/28/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74487 Publish dates: September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004784-00 The name of the business: Delta Smog Located at: 3000 Taylor Lane Unit A In: Byron, CA 94514, is hereby registered by the following owner: Gabriel Martinez. This business is conducted by: An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/7/17.

Signature of registrant: Gabriel Martinez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 7, 2017 by Deputy A Gnecco Expires 8/7/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74358 Publish dates: August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004962-00 The name of the business: Fiske Farm Fresh Located at: 4522 Sellers Ave In: Kinghtsen, CA 94548, is hereby registered by the following owner: 1. Rose Marie Fiske 2.

John Fisk . This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 5/1/16. Signature of registrant: Rose Marie Fiske. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 15, 2017 by Deputy J Celestial Expires 8/15/2022 Brentwood Press No. 021273 74517 Publish dates: September 8, 15, 22, 29, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005140-00 The name of the business: Saddle Up Horse Training Located at: 2300 Cummings Road In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Tassahia Williamson. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 6/1/2016. Signature of registrant: Tassahia Williamson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 22, 2017 by Deputy T Lawson Expires 8/22/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74449 Publish dates: September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004816-00 The name of the business: Keller Electric Co. Located at: 3732 Stone Rd In: Bethel Island, CA 94511, is hereby registered by the following owner: Steven J. Keller. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/7/95. Signature of registrant: Steven J. Keller. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 8, 2017 by Deputy T Lawson Expires 8/8/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74483 Publish dates: September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004965-00 The name of the business: Downtown Smoke Shop Located at: 1515 A Street In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Abdulalim Saleh Nasher. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/14/2017. Signature of registrant: Abdulalim S. Nasher. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 15, 2017 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 8/15/2022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 74382 Publish dates: August 25, September 1, 8, 15, 2017.

Code and authorized to do business in this state), At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California described as: 224 BONITA WAY, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $533,765.75 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. DATE: 08/29/2017 AZTEC FORECLOSURE CORPORATION ELAINE MALONE ASSISTANT SECRETARY / ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT Aztec Foreclosure Corporation 3636 N. Central Ave., Suite #400 Phoenix, AZ 85012 Phone: (877) 257-0717 or (602) 638-5700 Fax: (602) 638-5748 www.aztectrustee.com NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information.

If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call or visit the Internet Web site, using the file number assigned to this case 17-004933.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. www.homesearch.com 800-7588052 Or Aztec Foreclosure Corporation (877) 257-0717 www.aztectrustee.com NPP0315580 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 09/08/2017, 09/15/2017, 09/22/2017 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74531 Publish Dates: September 8, 15, 22, 2017.

a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and state, and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. Sale Date & Time: 09/18/2017 at 01:30 PM Sale Location: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 305 GRISTMILL DRIVE, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $335,568.67 (Estimated) as of 09/06/2017. Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call, 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site, www.nationwideposting.com, for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case, T.S.# 9987-2991. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse.

NBS Default Services, LLC 301 E. Ocean Blvd. Suite 1720 Long Beach, CA 90802 800-766-7751 For Trustee Sale Information Log On To: www.nationwideposting. com or Call: 916-939-0772. NBS Default Services, LLC, Omar Solorzano, Foreclosure Associate This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. However, if you have received a discharge of the debt referenced herein in a bankruptcy proceeding, this is not an attempt to impose personal liability upon you for payment of that debt. In the event you have received a bankruptcy discharge, any action to enforce the debt will be taken against the property only.

NPP0314293 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 08/25/2017, 09/01/2017, 09/08/2017.

Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74379 Publish Dates: August 25, September 1, 8, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004502-00 The name of the business: Delta Automotive Located at: 570 Valdry Court C1 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Delta Valley Services, LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Roger Boaz, President of Delta Valley Services, LLC. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 24, 2017 by Deputy A Gnecco Expires 7/24/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74361 Publish dates: August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004576-00 The name of the business: Premier Dental Center Located at: 100 Cortona Way #110 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Daniel J McMillan DDS, P.C. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/5/17. Signature of registrant: Daniel J. McMillan. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 7/26/17

by Deputy A Gnecco Expires 7/26/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74362 Publish dates: August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 207.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004673-00 The name of the business(es): 1. Sign Pro 2. Sign Pro Brentwood 3. Affinity Printworks Located at: 550 Valdry Ct Unit A-1 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Clayton Plummer. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/1/2017. Signature of registrant: Clayton Plummer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 1, 2017

by Deputy J Celestial Expires 8/1/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74360 Publish dates: August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004674-00 The name of the business: Delta Fishing Charters Located at: 1209 Landover Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Steve Nicholas. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/1/17. Signature of registrant: Steve Nicholas. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August . 2017 by Deputy J Crawford Expires 8/1/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74359 Publish dates: August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004704-00 The name of the business: Iota Technologies Located at: 829 George Ct In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Leroy Harper. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/2/17. Signature of registrant: Leroy Harper. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 2, 2017

by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 8/2/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74503 Publish dates: September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004758-00 The name of the business: Barnmom Crochet Located at: 935 Yardley Place In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Pamela D Bush. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 7/28/17. Signature of registrant: Pamela D Bush. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 4, 2017 by Deputy V Loredo Expires 8/4/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74363 Publish dates: August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004820-00 The name of the business: Wild Willow Gift Company Located at: 429 Iron Club Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Pamela Ann Payne 2. Gianna Nicole Finn.

This business is conducted by: A Joint Venture. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Gianna Finn. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 8, 2017 by Deputy A Vasquez Expires 8/8/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74453 Publish dates: September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004821-00 The name of the business: Blossom & Bloom Design Company Located at: 429 Iron Club Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Gianna Finn. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Gianna Finn. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 8, 2017

by Deputy A Vasquez Expires 8/8/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74452 Publish dates: September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005068-00 The name of the business: S.L. Creations Located at: 4521 Century Blvd In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner: Haroon Ahmadi. This business is conducted by: An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2005.

Signature of registrant: Haroon Ahmadi. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 17, 2017 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 8/17/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74383 Publish dates: August 25, September 1, 8, 15, 2017 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005080-00 The name of the business: The Vault Dance Company Located at: 3070 Castle Rock Loop In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Cruz Conde. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Cruz Conde. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 17, 2017 by Deputy A Gnecco Expires 8/17/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74408 Publish dates: August 25, September 1, 8, 15, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005157-00 The name of the business: Larsen Communications Located at: 3129 Castle Rock Loop In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Flemming Larsen. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 5/1/2017. Signature of registrant: Flemming Larsen. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 22, 2017 by Deputy H Franklin Expires 8/22/2022 Brentwood Press No. 021273 74469 Publish dates: September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005187-00 The name of the business: Slate Inspections Located at: 166 High Street In: Pacheco, CA 94553, is hereby registered by the following owner: Stephen G. Smith.

This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Stephen G. Smith. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 24, 2017 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 8/24/22 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74476 Publish dates: September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005190-00 The name of the business: Beautiful You Med Spa Located at: 3850 Balfour Road Suite L-104 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Lawonda Uteca Brown-Lucas.

This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Lawonda Uteca Brown-Lucas. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 24, 2017 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 8/24/2022 Brentwood Press No. 021273 74480 Publish dates: September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005252-00 The name of the business: Maria Pulido’s Cleaning Service Located at: 1210 Central Blvd # 118 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Luz Maria Del-Real. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 2013. Signature of registrant: Luz Maria Del-Real. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 28, 2017 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 8/28/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74518 Publish dates: September 8, 15, 22, 29, 2017.

NOTICE OF LIEN ON SELF-STORAGE UNITS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to dispose of personal property described as odds and ends that are too old or broken to sell, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq. On the 25th day of September 2017, at 8am, the undersigned will dispose of the contents of liened storage where said property has been stored and which are located at Bethel Island Storage, 6751 Piper Rd, Bethel Island, California 94511, Tel. (925)684-2177.

On September 25th, 2017, the following units will be disposed of; Unit#1 - Farrah Thornburg, and Unit #10 - Daniel Schafer. Dates Published: 09/08/17 and 09/22/17. Brentwood Press. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74532 Publish Dates: September 8, 22, 2017.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 17-004933 7301702780-70 APN 018-350-037-0 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 07/03/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 10/03/2017 at 09:00AM, Aztec Foreclosure Corporation as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust executed

by JACINTO GARCIA, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, as Trustor(s), in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Mortgage Investors Group, A Tennessee General Partnership, as Beneficiary, Recorded on 07/12/2006 in Instrument No. 2006-0219630-00 and thereafter loan modification recorded on 07/23/2010 at recorder’s no. 20100148707-00 of official records in the Office of the county recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 9987-2991 TSG Order No.: 730-1611680-70 A.P.N.: 012-340-007-9 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 04/22/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NBS Default Services, LLC, as the duly appointed Trustee, under and pursuant to the power of sale contained in that certain Deed of Trust Recorded 05/05/2005 as Document No.: 2005-0161111-00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by: JULIE RAMIREZ AND CHARLES THOMAS, WIFE AND HUSBAND, as Trustor, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable in full at time of sale by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by

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BRENTWOOD Aug. 13, 1:09 a.m. A person told authorities that someone broke into her house and vandalized her kitchen and bedrooms.

Aug. 13, 8:14 p.m. An employee at a store on First Street told authorities that a male customer had been visiting the store more often, especially when she was working, which made her uncomfortable.

Aug. 13, 11:22 p.m. A man told authorities that he was walking with his friends, when four unknown men approached and took his wallet and iPhone. He said two of the men possessed guns. The robbery occurred on Sand Creek Road.

Aug. 14, 11:26 a.m. An owner of the store told authorities that one of her employees was threatened by a customer. The incident occurred at O’Hara Avenue.

Aug. 14, 1:33 p.m. Two women entered a store on Sand Creek Road and stole candy, balloons and gliders. One of them was reported wearing all black and the second a white shirt and jeans. They left in a green Toyota Camry toward Highway 4.

Aug. 15, 4:23 a.m. A family dispute was reported on Pebble Beach Drive.

Aug. 15, 5:11 a.m. A family dispute took place on Rocky Creek Terrace.

Aug. 15, 10 a.m. A suspicious person was standing in front of a business since 5:30 a.m. The manager had asked him to leave prior to notifying the police.

Aug. 15, 11 a.m. A man was acting irate at City Park Way. Aug. 15, 11:25 a.m. A stolen vehicle was found parked down the street from the owner’s location. This occurred on Caper Drive.

Aug. 15, 11:38 a.m. A person told authorities that her son was walking to school

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People residing in a homeless encampment set fire to the grass on Homecoming Way. Brentwood – Aug. 17, 7:08 p.m.

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when he was jumped by two males. She said that they took his football gear and sweater. This occurred on Birch Street.

Aug. 15, 2:53 p.m. A person notified officers that someone has been using her credit card to make purchases online.

Aug. 15, 4:41 p.m. A person reported to authorities that his vehicle’s plates were stolen and replaced with different ones.

This occurred on Blumen Avenue.

Aug. 15, 5:51 p.m. A person reported that two females were fighting. One of them fled the scene, but the reporting person notified officers of her direction. The fighting occurred on Carnegie Lane and Mills Drive.

Aug. 15, 8:05 p.m. A homeless man in a restaurant on Lone Tree Way refused to leave. He became aggressive with employees.

Aug. 16, 4:16 p.m. A person entered the police department lobby to report that someone has cashed a check under his name at the Western Bank in Pittsburg. The reporting person thinks the checks were stolen from his mailbox on Brentwood Boulevard.

Aug. 16, 6:01 p.m. A fight occurred at Oak Street Pub on Oak Street.

Aug. 16, 10:53 p.m. A verbal dispute was reported at Arco on Lone Tree Way. Aug. 17, 11:01 a.m. A suspicious person was reported on Brentwood Boulevard.

He was reported to be in possession of two alcohol bottles and was trying to fight with people.

Aug. 17, 12:13 p.m. A man returned to a store on Second Street, which he had entered the day before, and began throwing things at customers.

Aug. 17, 7:08 p.m. People residing in a homeless encampment set fire to the grass on Homecoming Way. Aug. 18, 11:47 a.m. A man told the offi-

www.facebook.com/thepress.net cers that a person came into the house on Spruce Street and threatened to harm him.

Aug. 18, 11:58 a.m. A man told officers that he bought items from Bass Pro Shop but never received them. The reporting person doesn’t know if they were stolen from his porch or not. The report came from Lone Oak Street.

Aug. 18, 7:26 p.m. A person told authorities that their porch furniture was stolen.

The location of the robbery was Bougainvilla Drive.

Aug. 19, 12:12 a.m. Authorities reported a reckless driver at O’Hara Avenue and Grant Street. He was said to be driving a black Ford F150.

Aug. 19, 4:41 a.m. A homeless person told authorities that a person tased and beat him before taking his belongings. The robbery occurred on Concord and Fairview avenues.

Aug. 19, 10:16 p.m. A purse was stolen during a party at a residence on Beverly Place.

Aug. 20, 1:26 a.m. A fight was reported at a drive-through restaurant on Lone Tree Way. Aug. 21, 1:02 a.m. A man was reported to be trespassing on property located on McClarren Road. He was seen walking from the front of the property to the rear between two buildings. The man was described as having shoulder-length hair.

Aug. 21, 8:16 a.m. A blue bike was found behind bushes on the corner of Portofino Drive and San Jose Avenue.

OAKLEY Aug. 13, 3:05 a.m. Suspicious circumstances occurred on Rutherford Lane and Vintage Parkway.

Aug. 13, 3:28 p.m. An unwanted guest was reported on the 1500 block of Sycamore Drive.

Aug. 13, 8:58 p.m. A DUI misdemeanor occurred on the 4300 block of Travale Place.

Aug. 14, 10:42 a.m. A false alarm was reported on the 1700 block of Chianti Way. Aug. 14, 3:48 p.m. Authorities were notified of a public nuisance on the 80 block of Carol Lane.

Aug. 14, 5:32 p.m. A hit-and-run misdemeanor occurred at O’Hara Park School.

Aug. 15, 3:30 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was reported at the Diamond Hills Sports Club and Spa. Aug. 15, 11 a.m. An abandoned vehicle was found on the 400 block of Hazelnut Drive.

Aug. 15, 1:35 p.m. A traffic hazard was reported on Sellers Avenue near East Cypress Road.

Aug. 15, 7:50 p.m. A 9-1-1 hang up occurred. The call was said to be from Best Western Oak. Aug. 15, 9:26 p.m. Police were notified of found property on Mellowood and Clearwood drives.

Aug. 16, 5:11 a.m. A warrant arrest occurred at the Oakley Police Department.

Aug. 16, 1:26 p.m. A petty theft occurred at the 700 block of Maple Court.

Aug. 17, 12:10 a.m. A suspicious vehicle was stopped at the Antioch Oakley Pier.

Aug. 17, 7:55 a.m. A verbal dispute took place on the 4300 block of Sequoia Drive.

Aug. 17, 5:02 p.m. A missing adult was reported from a residence on the 4700 block of Morgan Court.

Aug. 18, 3:14 a.m. A patrol request was made at the Laurel Ball Fields.

Aug. 18, 2 p.m. A dispute between neighbors was reported on the 2800 block of Stirrup Drive.

Aug. 19, 9:09 p.m. Authorities reported a reckless driver at Empire Avenue and Main Street.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Andrea Guerrero SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Andrea Guerrero & Kevin Larroque CASE NUMBER: N17-1556 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Andrea Guerrero & Kevin Larroque filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Arianna Andrea Larroque b. Abigail Leila Larroque to Proposed Name: a. Arianna Andrea Guerrero-Larroque 2. Abigail Leila Guerrero-Larroque. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter shall appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 10/26/17 Time: 9:00 a.m.

Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four

successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Brentwood Press Date: 08/28/17 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 74482 Publish Dates: September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017.

to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Marites Steinmetz. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 7, 2017 by Deputy A Gnecco Expires 8/7/2022 Oakley Press No. 06-1617 74318 Publish dates: August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2017.

er: Joseph Dennis Vreonis. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/10/17. Signature of registrant: Joseph D. Vreonis. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 10, 2017 by Deputy P Cornelius Expires 8/10/2022 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 74353 Publish dates: August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2017.

FORNIA. EXECUTED BY: NICKI CANNON, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized

by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 09/26/2017 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 . STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1608 WILDCAT WAY, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 035-453-028-9 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust.

The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $223,623.29. The beneficiary under said

Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court,

pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale.

If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-758-8052 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.homesearch.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000006778096.

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site.

The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: XOME 800-758-8052 www.homesearch. com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 08/16/2017 BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. A-4630618 08/25/2017, 09/01/2017, 09/08/2017. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 74391 Publish Dates: August 25, September 1, 8, 15, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004703-00 The name of the business: Kindness Photography Located at: 1156 Lake Park Dr In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Lauren Huffmaster. This business is conducted by: An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/1/2017.

Signature of registrant: Lauren Huffmaster.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 2, 2017 by Deputy L Ferm Expires 8/2/2022 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 74470 Publish dates: September 1, 8, 15, 22, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004788-00 The name of the business: Loyd Engineering Located at: 3780 Main Street, Units A&B In: Oakley, CA 94516, is hereby registered by the following owner: The Legacy of Loyd’s Engineering, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004803-00 The name of the business: Oakley Assisted Living Located at: 531 Ohara Ave In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): 1. Noah Lake 2. Nicolette Lake.

This business is conducted by: Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Noah Lake. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 7, 2017

by Deputy A Vasquez. Expires 8/7/2022 Oakley Press No. 06-1617 74306 Publish dates: August 18, 25, September 1, 8, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0004881-00 The name of the business: Lion Pride Baseball Located at: 115 Little Ranch Circle In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following own-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000006778096 Title Order No.: 730-1704571-70 FHA/ VA/PMI No.: ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY APPLIES ONLY TO COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR, NOT TO THIS RECORDED ORIGINAL NOTICE. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/29/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER and WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 04/13/2004 as Instrument No. 2004-0128735-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALI-

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Giving the gift of words The Rotary Club of Brentwood helped third-grade students in the Knightsen Elementary School District, begin their school year with a new dictionary.

The Rotary Club distributed 1,600 dictionaries to all 16 elementary schools in the Knightsen, Brentwood and Oakley school districts as part of a long tradition of promoting literacy.

And for over 20 years, the members have kept this tradition going strong.

As the dictionaries are distributed, teams of four Rotary members speak to the students about the importance of helping others in the community. Jennifer Fink led the team that distributed the dictionaries this year.

“It is a really fun thing to do,” said Fink. “The students get so excited when we present the dictionaries, and then we have them look up a word. I like for the students to look up ‘service,’ because they can connect that

word to what the Rotary is all about.”

Leanne Sarmento, Knightsen Elementary principal said she was grateful for the Rotary’s ongoing support to the students and the school.

“We appreciate the encouragement and mentoring Rotary provides with their ‘service above self’ motto,” said Sarmento.

The goal of the dictionary program is to assist students in becoming good writers, active readers, creative thinkers and resourceful learners by providing them with their own personal dictionary. The dictionaries are a gift to each student to use at school and at home. Educators see third greade as the dividing line between learning to read and reading to learn, according to the Rotary Foundation website.

For more information about the Rotary Club of Brentwood, visit http://brentwood.rotary5160.net/.

Great Wolf from page 1A several potential locations in Northern California and feel Gilroy could be a great fit for our next resort,” said Bryson Heezen, Great Wolf Lodge director of development, in a recent news release.

Jason Lasecki, Great Wolf Lodge director of media communications, declined to elaborate further, since a final decision has not been determined. But a statement also released by the company appears to indicate that no locations have been ruled out.

“While we feel Gilroy could be a good fit for a future Great Wolf Lodge, we are still in the due-diligence phase of finding the right location,” the statement read. “Other locations we have been exploring are still in our consideration set.”

Brentwood City Manager Gus Vina said the city is still in the running, but admitted the exclusivity agreement puts Gilroy one step ahead of Brentwood.

“Great Wolf is talking to Gilroy the same way they were talking with us several months ago,” Vina said. “Obviously, it’s getting serious with Gilroy.”

The City of Brentwood first divulged in August 2016 preliminary dis-

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hough smoke from forest fires in Northern California obscured the skies for several days last week, the moon shone brightly over East County on Friday night.

The moon was 79 percent visible in the waxing gibbous phase and was on its way to the full moon that occurred on Sept. 6. This year, the September full moon is also known as the full corn moon.

October’s harvest moon will occur on Oct. 5.

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cussions with Great Wolf about bringing a 50-acre, 500- to 800-room resort along between Sand Creek Road and Lone Tree Way off Highway 4.

A month later, the city council established an ad hoc committee to provide city staff guidance on the potential project.

However, a January council decision to spend $275,000, in part to have an outside agency conduct an economic and feasibility analysis to confirm that the resort plan is in the city’s best interest, has been halted, Vina said.

“I stopped that whole process when they did not get back to us with a more firm commitment,” Vina said. “I am kind of glad I did that, because we would have spent a lot of money.”

Great Wolf Lodge officials have said previously that if Brentwood is chosen, the facility could draw more than half a million visits a year, generating 800 permanent jobs and garnering $6 million annually for the city in transient occupancy taxes, a small fee given to the city any time a hotel room is rented. In addition, the resort would generate $215,000 a year in property tax and $275,000 in sales tax.

Great Wolf’s only California location – in Garden Grove – features a 105,000-square-foot, indoor water park, 603 hotel suites, interactive games, a buffet restaurant, Lodge Wood Fired Grill eatery, a Dunkin’ Donuts shop and 20,000 square feet of flexible meeting space.

If the Gilroy location is selected, its location would likely be at Highway 152 and Hecker Pass on a parcel of land adjacent to Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park, according to a city news release.

The facility could feature up to 700 family-friendly suites, a large indoor water park, conference facilities, shops, restaurants and a variety of other attractions, said Gilroy City Administrator Gabriel Gonzalez.

“We’re proud that Gilroy has been selected as a potential location for this very popular family resort hotel,” said Gilroy Mayor Roland Velasco. “In the coming weeks, we will take a close look at the return on investment for the community and ensure that the project will have a positive impact on the quality of life for our residents.”

For more information on Great Wolf Lodge, visit www.greatwolf.com.

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and are unsure when they will be able to return to work. They are currently dependent on the financial assistance of family and friends to help them through this difficult time, and residents here in East County have also answered the call.

Jessica’s mother, Rebecca Bower, lives in Brentwood and is a massage therapist at Purple Spirit Massage. Throughout September, the business will donate 35 percent of all proceeds to assist Jessica and her family.

Additionally, Rebecca has established a GoFundMe page to collect donations for rent and to replace lost household supplies.

“I cannot begin to explain the feeling of my heart breaking and the feeling of helplessness I had,” said Rebecca. “Fortunately they made it out of the house and found a hotel on higher ground. We are so grateful for all the support.”

Jessica said she was in shock that so many people from Brentwood were helping her.

“I can’t even explain how thankful I am. I am speechless,” she said.

To assist Jessica and her family directly, visit www.gofundme.com/jessicabower.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-17-767661-NJ Order No.: 95516902 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/7/2015. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee.

The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or

implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the accrued principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): Terry Lee Booth, a single man Recorded: 7/16/2015 as Instrument No. 2015-0147995-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 10/16/2017 at 1:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic

Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of accrued balance and other charges: $142,536.41 The purported property address is: 1276 WALNUT MEADOWS DR, OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 037-381-008 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can

receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this Notice of Sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you

wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 916939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com, using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the trustee: CA-17-767661-NJ .

Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. The undersigned t rustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other com-

mon desig nation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the mortgagor, the mortgagee, or the mortgagee’s attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holders

right’s against the real property only. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-6457711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 O r Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-17767661-NJ IDSPub #0130788 9/1/2017 9/8/2017 9/15/2017 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 74428 Publish dates: September 1, 8, 15, 2017.

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“The Government Inspector”

Heritage High School Rising Theatre Troupe presents “The Government Inspector,” on Sept.

8, 9, 13, 21, 22 and 23, from 7 to 9:30 p.m., at Heritage High School, 101 American Ave., Brentwood. Come watch this hilarious comedy about crooked government leadership. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and children, except for Sept. 13 when they will be at $8. For more information, visit https://goo. gl/qYZa2b.

Saturday, Sept. 9 Hot Rod and Custom Show

Jerry Sezar’s Hot Rod Shop presents a hot rod and custom show, at Jerry Sezar’s Hot Rod Shop, 3060 Knightsen Ave., in Knightsen, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will also be raffles, live music and food. For more information, contact Jerry Sezar’s Hot Rod Shop at 925-625-1073.

Clothing Drive

Liberty High School Parent’s Club presents a clothing drive, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Liberty High School, 850 Second St. Donations will be accepted in plastic bags, and for every five garbage bags of donations, donors will receive a ticket to enter a raffle for two tickets to Disneyland. For more information, visit https://goo.gl/69LvVm or call 925-852-5148.

Classic Car Show

The Oakley Senior Center will host a classic car show from 1 to 5 p.m., at 215 Second St. There will be food, drinks, raffles and prizes. For more information, call Beverly Morningstar at 925626-7413 or Tim Lear at 925-679-8636.

Food Pantry

The Dwelling Place Church will give away free groceries to the community, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 90 Village Dr., Brentwood. For more information, contact 925-625-2022.

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Bethel Island Lions Club presents a Red Hawk Bus Trip; the bus will depart from Scout Hall in Bethel Island, at 8 a.m. Tickets are $30 per person, but you will get $15 back for casino play and $5 back for food credit. Reservations are required. For more information, call Ivy at 925-625-8163.

Wednesday, Sept. 13 A Garden Party

The Byron Delta Lions Club and the East Contra Costa Historical Society present A Step Back in Time – A Garden Party, starting at 11:30 a.m., at The East Contra Costa Historical Society, 3890 Sellers Ave., in Brentwood. There will be lunch, music, champagne and wine bars, raffle prizes and a chance to win a prize for the best homemade hat. Tickets are $25 per person. For more information, email bdlions@att.net or call Bonnie at 925-354-7801.

ESL Conversation Group

The Antioch Library will offer a free, weekly ESL (English second language) conversation group every Wednesday, from noon to 1 p.m., at the Antioch Library, 501 W. Eighteenth St. Come to practice and improve your English in a small group setting with teacher, Mary Negrete. For more information, contact the Antioch Library at 925-757-9224.

Thursday, Sep. 14 Open Mic

The Brentwood Community Center will host Open Mic, starting at 6:30 p.m., at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St. Bring any literary work to share as long as it is not offensive. For more information, contact Kati Short at 925-634-6655.

California Striped Bass Association Meeting

The California Striped Bass Association will have its monthly meeting, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the Bridge Marina Yacht Club, 20 Fleming Lane, Antioch. There will be discussions on current events, fishing reports and speakers regarding striped bass. There will be a dinner at 6:30 p.m., which will cost $17 per person. For more information, contact Tom Coss at tomcoss@comcast. net or call 925-699-1699.

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This festival is popular, because the people of East County have come to appreciate and enjoy craft beers that offer more flavor and variety than traditional domestic beers …

et ready to celebrate the art of craft beers at the fourth annual Downtown Brentwood Craft Beer Festival.

Attendees of the popular festival can speak directly to local brewers, sample more than 40 different brews, enjoy delicious food, visit various business vendors and listen to live music from NOVA. “The festival is popular, because the people of East County have come to appreciate and enjoy craft beers that offer more flavor and variety than traditional domestic beers that have been around,” said Dan Torres, event organizer and Brentwood Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors member. “This event provides them with an opportunity to sample many different beers and partake in a fun and safe environment.”

This year’s festival will feature several new breweries.

“The changing lineup from year to year keeps the event fresh and exciting,” said Torres. “We will also feature a raffle with prizes donated by local businesses.”

The outdoor beer garden was expanded this year to provide more space for guests to relax and enjoy their brews. Another popular component of the event is the home-brewing demonstration and competition.

The Delta Brewing Club will showcase equipment used to brew beer at home and educate guests on the homebrewing process, and several brewers will also share their beer with attendees, who can vote for the People’s Choice Award and the Best Home Brewer.

Besides homemade brews, guests can sample brews from over 20 breweries, including Ale Industries, Altamont Beer Works, Drake’s Brewing Company, Dust Bowl Brewing, E.J.

– Dan Torres, event organizer Beer Works manager. “We’re bringing some amazing beer and great service and will create a memorable experience for everyone who tries our brews.”

While the festival shines a spotlight on craft beer, the annual event is also a fundraiser for the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce, a nonprofit organization that presents special community events including Hometown Halloween and the Holiday Parade.

Downtown Brentwood’s Craft Beer Festival will be held Saturday, Sept. 16, from 1 to 5 p.m., in the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St. Tickets are $40 at the door and $5 for designated drivers. Raffle and event T-shirts are cash only. It is also recommended to bring cash for food purchases.

For more information or tickets, call 925-634-3344 or visit www.brentwoodchamber.com or www.facebook.com/ brentwoodcraftbeerfestival.

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Jaclyn and Larry Lindsay are two of the three co-owners of Mannheim Social Club and Bottle Shop, a local’s go-to spot for a large selection of craft beers.

Club and Bottle Shop have been working hard since opening in 2013 to bring craft beer to East County.

At first, family co-owners Larry, Natalie and Jaclyn Lindsay launched with six taps of craft beer. Then they expanded to 24 and are now at 64 rotating brews.

“Craft beer is growing, and we’re really excited to bring it to the East Bay on a level like this,” said Larry. “We have one of the area’s largest offerings for craft beer.”

As a locally owned business, the club is supporting small breweries with pint nights and featured events. For the pint nights, a brewery representative presents five to six beers with information, tastings and pint glasses. The entertainment extends to paint and comedy nights, in addition to live blues and more. The social club also sells a selection of local wines, however, the main focus and passion behind the business is on the brews.

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of hops.

“Organic hops is a big thing, too,” he added, noting beers in their rotation, such as Eel River, to be organic.

Additionally, Sticky Chicken and Ribs is subleasing a portion of the building – a pairing that will prove to be a symbiotic relationship in the future, as people hungry for ribs and thirsty for a cool draft can pair the two businesses’ offerings in one relaxing environment.

“I think, in the future, we’ll play a big part in each other’s businesses,” Larry said.

Residents have already found the club to be a great destination to go out with friends, kick back to relaxing tunes or laugh the stress of a long work week away.

“This place is awesome; they have tons of craft beers available. No matter what you like, they’ll definitely have something for you here,” said Denise F. in a five-star, online review. “They had a

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With the exception of comedy nights and evening events that call for the over21 crowd, Mannheim is a family-friendly place in the heart of Brentwood. It is located at 561 First St. and is open from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. For more information or to discover upcoming events, visit https://goo. gl/JLuUxJ or call 925-513-2300.

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Petersen Vineyards, a family-owned winery in Knightsen, specializes in red and port wines made with Portuguese, Spanish and California varietals. Although the family has been making wine for five seasons, 2017 will be the first year they sell their blends.

“A small winery has to compete on quality, and I was certain from the beginning the quality of the wine starts with the grapes going into the must (juice of freshly pressed grapes),” said Peter Petersen, winemaker and owner of Petersen Vineyards.

Peter was an electronic engineer who designed cell phones, design chips for cell phones and test equipment for Wi-Fi before giving up his tech career to pursue his dream of making wine.

He and his wife, Pauline, purchased the property in Knightsen and began working on their new family business in 2012. Petersen Vineyards sits on 20 acres, with 12 acres of grapes and 3 acres of cherries. As a complete

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Petersen Vineyards, a family-owned winery in Knightsen, specializes in red and port wines made with Portuguese, Spanish and California varietals. estate winery, the Petersens grow and process their own grapes and make and bottle their own wine.

“Due to our focus on port wine, we grow special grapes with origins in Portugal and Spain,” said Peter. “These unique grapes lend for fantastic, full-bodied and robust red wines.”

While researching equipment for his winery, Peter learned that many wineries leave

a lot of unwanted material – referred to as MOG (material other than grapes) – in the must. According to Peter, machine harvested and processed wines can contain 5 to 7 percent MOG, which includes stems, leaves, shot grapes, birds nests, small insects and other unwanted materials.

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Before Peter began purchasing equipment, pressing grapes and bottling wine, he learned about winemaking from the ground up, including working with farmhands in the fields, studying online and speaking with other winemakers.

“I believe in education, knowledge and entrepreneurs going the extra mile to create achievements and accomplishments,” he said. “I have always enjoyed learning something new and wanted to learn the wine trade from the ground up.”

Peter’s education in the craft and dedication to winemaking has resulted in a selection of award-winning wines. Tinta de la vida, a Portuguese grape blend, was recently awarded gold at the 2017 Central Coast Wine Competition. Valdepenas, a singlegrape wine, won silver at the same competition, and Diablo Sunset, a blend of petite sirah and zinfandel, won bronze.

Petersen Vineyards is also quickly becoming a favorite of local wine enthusiasts.

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Jordan Winery introduced the first Napa Sonoma Wineries Lower Alcohol Wine Tasting Map to guide consumers seeking elegant, lowalcohol wines.

The definition of low-alcohol wine varies; much of Europe considers low-alcohol wine to be anything 13 percent or less. Jordan Winery set the cutoff for its low-alcohol map as below 14 percent, which allowed for inclusion of 39 wineries – 26 in Sonoma and 13 in Napa – about 4 percent of the regions’ producers. The neighboring wine appellations are home to more than 800 vintners.

Although the Napa wineries include four makers of sparkling wines, the warmer Napa climate is less conducive to lighter wines in general and produces more cabernets, according to the guide.

The map, which will be updated

each summer, requires that more than 90 percent of a winery’s production be labeled as 13.9 percent alcohol by volume (ABV) or below for inclusion.

Below are some of the highlighted wineries and their popular low-alcohol wines: ♦♦ Cobb Wines: The pinot noirs from Cobb Wines check in below 13 percent ABV. ♦♦ Corison Winery: Known for Napa Valley cabernet sauvignons that are both powerful and elegant and enjoy a long, interesting life. ♦♦ Jordan Vineyard & Winery: Cabernet and chardonnay are the focal points of Jordan Vineyard & Winery with lower alcohol and intense fruit notes that complement a variety of foods. ♦♦ Nalle Winery: A small family winery that has resisted the high-alcohol zinfandel style for decades; the only Dry Creek Valley vintner on the map. ♦♦ Scribe Winery: In addition to chardonnay and pinot noir, Scribe Winery offers low-alcohol wine enthusiasts silvaner and riesling at 13.5 percent ABV and lower.

For more information about the low-alcohol, wine-tasting map, as well as travel tips for exploring wine country, visit www. winecountrytable.com.

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Pouring the perfect cocktail party the warm-up or wind-down for the evening, and nothing

makes a party sparkle like the barware. ♦♦ The coupe There’s a movement toward more elegant cocktails, and people want to serve those beverages in something equally elegant. That’s why coupes (often referred to as champagne-sherbet glasses) are really stepping into the forefront. Not only are vintage coupes a great conversation starter, these glasses are highly collectible.

You can also use them for desserts. ♦♦ Old fashioned Old fashioned or even double oldfashioned glasses are used for serving spirits straight up or on the rocks. The glass is named after this whiskey-based

Winery from page 5B Today, the winery offers private tastings at the facility by appointment and has a wine club with a number of benefits, including discounts on new releases and attendance to membersonly events, such as their summer barbecue,

drink, which muddies bitters and sugars with a citrus twist. They’re great for mixed cocktails, such as old fashioneds, whiskey sours or even Bloody Marys. ♦♦ Highballs Highballs are perfect for serving taller, refreshing drinks such as a Long Island iced tea or Tom Collins. You may see highball glasses referred to as tumblers in vintage patterns. Most of the Depression glass patterns have unique shapes such as footed tumblers, which can really step up your game. ♦♦ Bar carts Getting away from the tradition of keeping liquor hidden away, these days people want to show it off. A well-stocked bar cart is the perfect accessory for any living space. Plus you can move your cart around as needed, so you’re not stuck in the same place with your guests glued to a bar.

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