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Vol. 17, No. 39
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Supporting Juggling for Jude
September 29, 2017
Beyond Brentwood
by Aly Brown Staff Writer
Antioch’s In-Shape will soon get the community in shape to kick cancer to the curb in a family-oriented fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Juggling for Jude – a soccer skills and bootcamp clinic – will take place Oct. 8, from 10 a.m. to noon. The event will be hosted by Hollis Belger, age 13, a renowned fundraiser and founder of Juggling for Jude. She started the program when she was 9, using her soccer skills to benefit St. Jude through various clinics. In addition, KUIC Radio will emcee and play music throughout the event. Kris Mulkey, vice president of marketing for In-Shape, said her team wanted to offer something special for both kids and adults to get involved when they first began planning this month’s fundraising events. “Most of the time, things are geared toward adults, and see Jude page 30
Adventures abound for day-trippers looking to explore beyond Brentwood. Page 15
Another Step Closer Photo courtesy of InShape Fitness
Hollis Belger, 13, decided to raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital when she was 9 by hosting soccer clinics. Today she is one of the most renowned fundraisers for St. Jude. She will appear at the In-Shape in Antioch to host a soccer clinic, Juggling for Jude, Oct. 8.
Group looking to build 14-acre all-inclusive community center by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer
What started as a local group’s idea to build a soccer field in Oakley may end up becoming a 14-acre project on the northwest corner of Oakley and Neroly roads that will include a senior housing facility, a gym, a temporary shelter, a full-time private school, an events hall and a mosque. “We thought we would start a soccer field. Then that grew into a gymnasium. Then we thought, if we are doing that, we might as well do some senior housing,” said Abdul Maiwand, a Brentwood resident and mem-
“ Unfortunately, in these times, the minute you mention ‘Islam’ or ‘mosque,’ it is portrayed negatively. But we have been part of this community for over 20 years …
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Abdul Maiwand ber of a volunteer group of East County residents that hopes to build the Ibn Sina Community Center in phases over 10 years. City officials are currently doing a standard review of the proposed plan, which includes studies to examine the traffic, sound and environmental effects, the city said in a statement.
The plan isn’t expected to go to the city council for review until next year, said Oakley City Manager Bryan Montgomery, who declined to answer further questions on the matter. If all goes as planned for the group and the project is approved by the city, the passionate contingent envisions finalizing
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the purchase of the land for an estimated $1.2 million, embarking on a 10-year project to build a community center open to everyone. Early plans call for the center to include a 100,000-squarefoot senior housing facility with 200 attached dwelling units; a 20,000-square-foot prekindergarten through 12th-grade school; an 8,000-square-foot indoor gym, with additional outdoor facilities; a 10,000-square-foot event hall; a 10,000-square-foot worship center used as a mosque; and a 3,000-square-foot temporary shelter. see Center page 30
Communion Day
Tunnels opponents score a victory when a major financial player backs out. Page 8
Homecoming Nail-Biter
Lions prevail in close 24-21 win over Tracy Bulldogs in Liberty Homecoming game. Page 21 Calendar................................31 Classifieds.............................26 Cop Logs................................29 Entertainment.....................10 Food........................................11 Health & Beauty..................12 Milestones............................13 Opinion..................................20 Pets...........................................9 Sports.....................................21
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East County Shared Ministry to celebrate World Communion Day.
Tractor Supply Company partners with local 4-H clubs for instore fundraisers.