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Students In honor of those who served suspended over water fight

by Ruth Roberts

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Taking It One Day At A Time Photo by Tony Kukulich

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ale Cook of Marine Corps League Delta Diablo #1155 presents the U.S. flag to the Heritage High School Junior ROTC during the Memorial Day service at Union Cemetery, in Brentwood, on May 29.

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Balfour widening project set to begin

by Kyle Szymanski The traveling lanes and shoulders along a 3-mile stretch of road between Sellers Avenue in Brentwood and Bixler Road in Discovery Bay will be widened to 12 feet and 6 feet, respectively, beginning in early June or July.

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Crews will soon begin a twophase, roadway-widening project along Balfour Road in unincorporated Brentwood, which is expected to improve safety for motorists and bicyclists.

The project – slated to increase the size of the travel lanes and shoulders of a 3-mile stretch of road between Sellers Avenue in Brentwood and Bixler Road in Discovery Bay – will begin in late June or early July and last until the end of November, said Adelina Huerta, project manager.

The current 18- to 20-foot roadway width will be expanded to 36 feet, including a 12-footwide travel lane, 6-foot-wide shoulder and 2-foot-wide shoulder backing in each direction. The

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More than 20 seniors at Liberty High School have been suspended following a campus mob scene last week, which involved as many as 1,000 students and resulted in several injuries and one hospitalization.

What began as a lunchtime waterballoon fight on Friday, May 26, quickly escalated into a frenzy when groups of primarily senior students began throwing water bottles. Liberty staff acted quickly to intervene and the police were called to the scene to break up the crowd.

“Two to three students were injured

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stretch of roadway sees significant daily traffic as a commuter route to Highway 4.

“The project will improve this segment of Balfour Road by providing standard travel lanes and shoulder widths that meet current county design standards,” said Julia R. Bueren, public works director.

The work also calls for leftturn pockets to be added on the eastern and western segments of Balfour Road at the intersection of Balfour and Byron Highway,and a left-turn pocket on the western segment of Balfour at the intersection of Balfour and Bixler Roads.

“The widened shoulders will provide a driver-recovery area and a bike lane in each direction of travel on this segment of roadsee Balfour page 30A

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Carlos Rojas, BART’s newest chief of police was recently sworn into office.

Jose Cordon found his place in the world through a program for troubled youth. Page 5A

Falcons Fight To The End

Freedom High School softball team falls in North Coast Section semifinals. Page 23A Calendar............................... 7B Classifieds..........................28A Cop Logs............................... 6B Entertainment..................13A Food.....................................12A Health & Beauty...............14A Milestones.........................21A Opinion...............................22A Pets......................................18A Sports..................................23A

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BUSD Teacher of the Year welcomes visitor On May 22, Contra Costa County Office of Education (CCCOE) Superintendent of Schools Karen Sakata visited the classroom of Shawna Borba at William B. Bristow Middle School in Brentwood.

Borba, a 15-year instructor, was named Brentwood Union School District’s (BUSD) Teacher of the Year (TOY) earlier this year. Borba has taught a variety of courses at Bristow since 2002, including physical education, journalism, language arts and history. Currently, she teaches consumer arts and leadership, and she serves as the coordinator and director of the school’s Associated Student Body.

“Every day provides an opportunity to make an impact,” said Borba. “Teaching for the past 15 years has definitely taught me a thing or two. As teachers, we often become so test and curriculum driven we feel forced to move at such a high speed, and we leave causalities in our wake. It is a hard line to balance and one I continually struggle with; I need to cover the material, and I need to make sure the class is learning. I’ve determined the students need me

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Contra Costa County Superintendent of Schools Karen Sakata, seen on the left, takes a moment during her visit with Brentwood Union School District Teacher of the Year Shawna Borba to snap a photo. to put them first.”

Borba went on to say, sometimes, all it takes is to slow down to ask how their

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weekend was or provide an open, safe classroom in which to eat their lunch.

“And sometimes, it’s an ear to listen or word of encouragement,” she said.

“Time and again, I’ve been shown this impact is much greater than the thoughtfully planned lesson I delivered that day. Students who come back to visit don’t bring up the amazing lesson I gave them on prepositional phrases; they remember the time I gave them. They remember I cared and saw in them more than just a name on a roster.”

On the evening of Sept. 28, the 22 Contra Costa County TOYs for the class of 2017 to 2018, including Shawna Borba, will be introduced and honored at the annual Teacher of the Year Dinner Celebration, held at the Concord Hilton. They will be accompanied by their families, friends and coworkers. The expected crowd of nearly 500 will also include numerous other supporters of the program.

Prior to the dinner celebration, Sakata visits each incoming TOY in their classrooms throughout the school year. This

is a great way for her to meet the teachers and their students, as well as take in the day’s lesson plan. When individually introducing the TOYs, Sakata will tell the audience about her visit and will quote one or two of the students’ remarks about their teacher.

Currently, there are approximately 8,400 teachers educating more than 176,000 students in Contra Costa County’s public schools. To recognize their efforts and bring much-deserved honor to the teaching profession, the participating school districts in the county named their TOY representatives in mid-March. The 22 incoming TOYs represent 17 Contra Costa County school districts, the Contra Costa Community College District and the Contra Costa County Office of Education.

Most of these representatives, those who teach kindergarten through 12th grade, are eligible to compete in the Contra Costa County TOY competition. The two top teachers will represent Contra Costa County in the California Teachers of the Year Program this coming fall.

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Group of teens spur skate-park changes

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

A group of Brentwood youth recently proved the age-old promise of “ask and you shall receive.”

In response to a request from a contingent of mostly 12 and 13 year olds, the Brentwood skate park on Griffith Lane will soon be open from dawn to dusk and allow nonmotorized recreational devices instead of only skateboarders and BMX riders. It will also become an unsupervised facility, similar to most other parks around the state. The changes are slated to take effect on June 9. “(Using scooters) has become very popular, and these kids have come forward, both at the parks and rec commission under public comment and also the city council under public comment, asking the city to consider allowing scooters at the skate park,” said Brentwood Parks and Recreation Director Bruce Mulder.

The previously supervised park used

to designate days for skateboarders and BMXers and was only open select hours, including 3 to 7 p.m. on school days, from March 13 to May 31.

Mulder said he’s spoken to various recreation officials across the state and they all recommended mixed-use, unsupervised parks if appropriate infrastructure is in place, which is the case in Brentwood. About 85 percent of California’s skate parks are unsupervised.

City officials add that although the park will be unsupervised, help won’t be far away, since many participants will have cell phones, it’s a high-traffic area and there is a gas station and school nearby. The changes were approved by the city’s parks and recreation commission and city council.

“As a dad, it’s really disturbing to me that all the best places to ride are also the places you are not allowed to ride,” said City Councilmember Joel Bryant. “We might have some of those kids in our community, who end up having video games

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named after them, but we will never know that if they don’t have a safe place to (ride) when they are available to do it.”

The alterations are welcome news to the band of youth, which started a petition and urged city officials to allow more than bikes and skateboards and increase the facility’s hours.

“I believe an unsupervised park would be no problem, as I have lived in Las Vegas, Nevada, for most of my life and none (of the parks there) were supervised,” said Austin Rieb, 12.

Aside from now including nonmotorized equipment and increasing operating hours, the alterations will save the city about $40,000 a year paid to park supervisors, Mulder said. Those part-time supervisors will remain employed, but be reassigned to other tasks.

Cameras fed into the police dispatch center will remain on the park grounds, and park signs will clearly state the rules, which include that participants must be 12 years old or above, enter at their own

risk and wear a helmet and safety pads.

Violators could be cited, Mulder said.

At least a couple of park participants and their parents’ say they don’t envision any problems going forward.

“It doesn’t matter whether they are skateboarders or bikers, they all get along and help one another,” said parent Tina Rieb.

The police department also appears to be on board with the adjustments.

“I have talked to Bruce (Mulder), and I am in full support of this,” said Acting Police Chief Tom Hansen. “I think it will be a great thing for the city. If we get called out there, we will go out there and deal with it.”

Vice Mayor Steve Barr agreed that the refinements are a welcome development, but cautioned the council will reexamine policies if problems arise.

“If things change and we have issues ongoing, we will be back talking about it,” he said.

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The life-changing power of words

by Aly Brown Staff Writer

For Jose Cordon, finding his place in the world involved spiraling down a dark path before seeing the light at the end of the tunnel with the help of family, teachers, the written word and a program called One Day at a Time (ODAT).

Born in San Francisco in 1993 to immigrant parents from Central America, Cordon grew up knowing his parents had sacrificed much to give him a better life. But by the time he was in sixth grade, his family had moved to Antioch, and Cordon began hanging around a more rebellious crowd – getting into trouble around campus.

Between a few moves that eventually brought him back to the area, Cordon became more involved in gang activity, landing on probation, in juvenile hall and on house arrest three separate times. He recalled waking up to police in his house multiple times.

“When you’re on probation, they can do that,” he said.

Johnny Rodriguez, founder and executive director of ODAT, approached Cordon’s older cousin, who convinced Cordon to attend group meetings with the organization, which focuses on empowering kids, conflict mediation and violence intervention.

“It’s not like I changed overnight,” Cordon said. “But they planted a seed, and it would need time to grow. I’ve been

Jose Cordon, a young man with a troubled past, was able to turn his life around thanks in large part to the One Day at a Time program.

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very blessed to have people around me who have loved me and guided me along the way.”

Little by little, Cordon’s perspective did begin to change, and he recognized the bad-boy image he once liked, in combination with a fear of finishing last as the proverbial good guy, was flawed. He was headed down the wrong path and was in danger of being kicked out of Freedom High School before graduation. One of his teachers, Annalouisa Gonzales-Ortega, and Rodriguez fought for him, even accompanying him to court.

Cordon turned to poetry, songs written by artists such as Immortal Technique and books, finding solace and inspiration in the written word.

“Through reading, my world completely changed,” he said. “I believe the written word is one of the most powerful forces in the world, which is why I believe it has been taken away from some people – why certain people weren’t allowed to read, because of the power within it.”

When the opportunity to present a poem arose, Cordon read one of his own works aloud to his ODAT group during a

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meeting and moved its members to tears.

It was the first time he’d performed a poem in front of an audience, and the reaction shocked him.

Afterward, he was able to perform onstage during a school rally while MTV filmed for part of the If Your Really Knew Me Challenge Day event.

“Usually, it’s hard to get kids quiet during a rally, but my friends told me later that no one was talking – some were crying,” he said. see Life-changing page 11A

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Banner program to honor vets launched “ Brentwood has always

by Tony Kukulich Correspondent

A ceremony held in Brentwood’s Veterans Park last week unveiled a new city program intended to honor both veterans and active-duty military personnel who reside in or have immediate family living in Brentwood.

The Military and Veteran Banner Program was established as part of Brentwood’s Citywide Banner Program and is the first of the programs to launch.

Every person honored will have a banner displayed in Veterans Park from Memorial Day to Veterans Day. New honorees will be selected annually from applications received. After the banners are removed from the park, they will be presented to the honoree or a family member.

Peggy Berglund, senior analyst for the City of Brentwood and motivating force behind the program, said honorees would be selected on a first-come, first-served basis. Reaction to the program is already so great that there is a waitlist for 2018.

The banners display the service member’s name, rank, branch of service and official military photo. This year’s 32 honorees include representatives from all five branches of the U.S. Armed Forces.

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Steven Todd commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10789 “What we would love is for people to stroll around Veterans Park and recognize the service members and the contributions they made,” said Berglund.

Steve Todd, commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10789 in Brentwood, hosted the unveiling ceremony along with Mayor Bob Taylor.

“Brentwood has always been patriotic, but you see a big change now,” said Todd. “People are coming out to support the vet, and it’s not just Brentwood. You see it in the surrounding areas, too.”

For more information, visit www. brentwoodca.gov or contact Peggy Berglund at 925-516-5187 or pberglund@ brentwoodca.gov.

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Brentwood’s new banner program recently launched, and signs honoring active-duty personnel and those who once served are now displayed at Veterans Park. U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Richard L. Shaw is one of 32 veterans being honored in Brentwood for his service.

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THE BIG NO-NO

by Tony Kukulich Correspondent

Feature: Brianna Steinwandt

Agency: Brentwood Police Department Brianna Steinwandt is a community service officer (CSO) with the Brentwood Police Department.

CSOs are nonsworn officers, which means they don’t carry a gun nor do they have the authority to detain people. Their role is to provide support for police officers and the community. “(CSOs) take all of the nonsuspect reports,” Steinwandt said. “We also take property damage-only accident reports, assist with traffic control and evidence collection. For my shift, (prisoner) transports are a really big thing.

That allows the officers to stay in the city and continue patrolling, while we provide transport to Martinez and get them booked into the jail.”

A San Jose native, Steinwandt graduated from San Jose State University. While in college, she got her first job as a CSO in Los Gatos.

“I was one of those people who watched those Discovery ID channels, and I found those shows really interesting,” she said. “I took a criminal-justice course while I was going to community college, and I realized this is something I could actually do.”

Her original plan was to become a police officer, but after graduating from college

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decided to continue her career as a CSO. She was hired by the Santa Clara Police Department and made the move to the Brentwood Police Department a year and a half ago.

Now that her children are getting a little older and more independent, Steinwandt is hoping to become a police officer.

“For a lot of … CSOs, that’s kind of like your foot in the door,” she said. “You get to learn all of the patrol techniques. You’re doing self-initiated activity, using the radio and learning all of the codes – all of the basic stuff that you would do as an officer, you’re doing as a CSO. So it’s really good experience. And you’re working side by side with the officers, so you learn a lot.”

When she’s not on duty, much of her time is dedicated to her three children. She’s also a fitness enthusiast and often organizes group hikes on her days off.

“We want to put our citizens first and family is very important,” said Steinwandt.

“Brentwood is all about being a good place to raise your kids. That’s why I moved here.

And the department follows along with that mentality.”

So here is an agent’s nightmare: I’ll have an appointment with a client to sign the final closing papers on their new home, and they drive up in a brand spankin’ new car. My clients usually want me to compliment them on their new ride when I instead blurt out, “Does your lender know about this?” Hopefully, they say yes. If not, we might have a big problem.

When you apply for a loan, you are providing a snapshot of your financial picture, with so much income to support so much in payment obligations. Then the lender takes out your old home payment, and inserts your new home payment. As long as that ratio (your debt ratio) is under that lender’s acceptable range, you are OK. However, if you incur any new payments before you buy the home, the lender will have to recalculate your debt ratio to make sure you still meet their criteria. If that new payment takes you over their limit, your loan could be turned down, or they could raise your points and/or interest rate.

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So, put the Tesla brochure down, and step away from the dealership … It’s for your own good!

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Raising Healthy Kids in Two Households Co-parenting with an ex-spouse presents big challenges when it comes to ensuring children have the support they need. How do you help them stay balanced and healthy, rather than feeling ‘passed around’ between two households?

Clarify your personal standards. Before thinking about how to co-parent, take time to understand what’s important to you. When it comes to raising your children, what are your ‘must haves’? What are your ‘would be nice to haves’? To identify these, imagine concrete situations and work backwards from there. For instance, would you let your kids eat sugary cereal for breakfast? By identifying your concerns, you’ll be in a stronger position to work things out with the other parent.

Establish shared goals and priorities. Consistent co-parenting begins with a mutual agreement with your ex. Agree on goals and priorities for the kids, along with rules and boundaries.

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Present a united front. Once your shared goals are established, you and your ex must be united in enforcing your boundaries so the children don’t feel tempted to pit one parent against the other. If bedtime is 10 p.m. at mom’s house, for example, it should be 10 p.m. at dad’s house.

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Incapacity Provisions in a Trust

by Joan Grimes, Esq.

Recently, my mother passed away and I was reading her trust. If a trust is drafted properly, it will give the trustees and beneficiaries a window into the life of the grantor. In many cases, it is like a heart-toheart talk or a diary telling you the innermost desires and wishes of the grantor. In the case of my mother, one of her biggest concerns was her care if she should become either physically or mentally incapacitated.

She wanted to be sure she could maintain her independence as long as possible and on her terms.

In order to accomplish these objectives, her trust outlined what she wanted done in great detail.

First, she wanted to make sure her incapacity, if she did not agree voluntarily, would be established by two licensed physicians who were not related by blood or marriage to her or her beneficiaries.

Second, she wanted to make sure that her assets were used first and foremost for her health, education, support and maintenance.

Third, if she was not able to care for herself, she had specific directions for the trustee to provide a standard of living and care. In her case, it was her desire to remain in her home as long as it was medically practical and that the trustee was authorized and directed to provide in-home services so long as the cost to provide such care did not exceed 200 percent of the cost to provide such services in residential care.

Fourth, if it was necessary for her to be in a residential facility, she wanted a person to be hired to visit her regularly, at least once a week, unannounced, to evaluate the level of care that she was receiving. In the event that the care was determined to be deficient,

she was then to be moved.

Fifth, she specifically provided that if she were to live in a residential facility, the facility chosen should be the smallest one with the fewest number of patients.

Finally, my mother was very concerned that her current medical insurance company i.e., an HMO, would not pay for treatment that the trustee or doctor might determine to be desirable. Therefore, she specifically provided that the trustee was authorized and directed to secure and pay for the costs of a second opinion and to pay for said treatment if it was determined to be in her best interest. Further, she directed the trustee to employ a professional advocate to negotiate with the medical organization for the purpose of obtaining coverage for the treatment.

In conclusion, if you have a trust or will, you should review its terms regarding incapacity. If the trust or will provisions are not what you want, you should consider amending the documents to correctly reflect your wishes and desires. While my mother was very fortunate to die at home after a short illness, that will not be the case for many of us. We may not be able to control our physical or mental health, but we can control how our assets are used to care for us.

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Spinning plates of worry Ignorance is bliss.

When you have kids, your first instinct is to know where they are at all times and try to find out as many details as possible about what they are doing. They hate it, but as they grow up and move out, they are happy to inform you Hangin’ in about everything they are up to. here Sometimes, hearing all those details can make your gray hairs stand on end. The worst part is that you have no control over them anymore. They are Vicki adults and can do what McKenna they want. Your job as a mom is to sit on the other end of the phone, grimacing in horror as you listen to your daughter’s plans to visit Mexico with her girlfriends.

Thoughts of a deranged pervert slipping drugs into her margarita at Senior Frog’s consume your mind as you try to sound excited for her.

“Oh honey, that sounds like so much fun! Wear sunscreen, and bring me back a souvenir bottle opener, won’t you?” I suggest, trying to sound like a cool mom.

I ask her when she is leaving and when she is coming home, so I can plan my extensive praying accordingly. Once I have that information, I tell her I love her and hang up. For a brief moment, I feel like I am going to throw up.

I love my oldest son dearly, but he rarely contacts from college. While folding laundry and trying to keep my mind off my daughter’s Mexico trip, I saw a text pop up from him. He was just letting me know he was taking off to do a little snowboarding with his roommate and his family. In Utah.

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I collected my thoughts and composed a cheery text with lots of emojis wearing sunglasses and a big red heart.

“Awesome, son!” I texted. “Have a blast! Be safe! When do you leave, and when are you coming home?”

He texted back a quick response. The dates were instantly logged into my prayer schedule, which was filling up fast.

The next day, my oldest daughter Kaelin called me so excited about winning two tickets to a Sharks game. We are huge Sharks fans, and she was thrilled. All I could think about was the long drive down to San Jose and back, and rain was in the forecast.

Putting on my happy voice, I laughed and told her I would look for her and her boyfriend on the Jumbotron. I asked her to text me when she got to the game and when she was safely back home. I could feel my chest tightening already, but I managed to cheer, “Go Sharks! Love you!”

If you remember “The Ed Sullivan Show,” you may remember an act where this man would get a plate spinning on the tip of a stick. Once that plate was spinning, he would get another stick, put a plate on top of it and get that one spinning; then a third and a fourth, while keeping all the plates spinning. That is what I feel like; only I am spinning worry and prayers – it’s exhausting!

My kids know this about me.

“You worry too much, Mom,” they say.

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line of people to greet them, Cordon simply asked him how he was, and the prince turned around to have a conversation.

“I’m assuming nobody asked him how he was doing, because when I asked him, he stopped and came back to talk to me,” said Cordon. “It strengthened my resolve that I was not put on this earth to dig holes. He probably doesn’t even remember who I am, but at that point in time, he acknowledged me, and that’s probably one of the most important things we can do for people is to acknowledge them.”

While on the trip, Cordon also met someone who suggested he share his poetry performances with more audiences.

“The reactions (to my poetry) have never changed,” Cordon said. “That cannot

possibly be me. How can I have the power to do something like that? I’m starting to feel like there’s something outside of me doing that. I’m not a very religious person, but they say God gives us talents to use.”

Cordon doesn’t plan to waste that talent. Just as comedians share their humor and singers share their songs, he hopes to share his message of positivity through the spoken word. He has already visited schools and the Brentwood Lions Club.

“I went from waking up with police in my house at 16 or 17 years old and going to court to having Prince Charles turn back to speak to me,” he said. “I want to get out there and share my message of positivity.”

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After a fight to stay in school, Cordon graduated with his class from Freedom High School in 2011 and went on to find work, digging holes for a landscaping company. But he always kept ODAT in the back of his mind, and it was through that organization he connected with Colin Craig, executive director for Corrymeela – an organization in Northern Ireland that teaches people from all over the world the principles of peace and reconciliation.

Craig asked Cordon to spend a year in Ireland, working with this program, and Cordon brought a group of about 15 students to receive conflict training.

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for Cordon himself, but also everyone involved in helping him succeed.

“Just like everybody, there’s ups and downs, and Jose had to make decisions in regard to changing,” Rodriguez said.

“Once we put him into leadership roles, he embraced it as a natural leader. Some people are just natural leaders, and once he was able to use that in a positive way, we see where he’s at now, helping youth and other people in the community.”

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Pomeroy Farm 925-634-7712 22501 Marsh Creek Rd. U-pick cherries Lopez Ranch 925-634-2148 1801 Orchard Lane U-pick cherries Salvador Family Farm 925-634-1957 815 Hoffman Lane U-pick cherries Maggiore Cherry Ranch 925-634-4176 3170 Walnut Blvd.

Picked cherries Annie’s Happy Farm 925- 513-8495 2017 Walnut Blvd.

Cherries, apricots, yellow peaches, plums Kelsey Farm Cherries 925-516-1709 13560 Byron Hwy., Byron U-pick cherries Nunn Better Farms 925-634-2148 2610 Sellers Ave. U-pick cherries Canciamilla Ranch 925-634-5123 401 Eureka Ave. U-pick yellow and white peaches, white nectarines Bacchini’s Fruit Tree 925-634-3645 2010 Walnut Blvd.

U-pick blackberries Rancho Zaragosa 925-212-7336 1320 Walnut Blvd.

U-pick white peaches G&S Farms 925-634-1929 2490 Chestnut St. U-pick cherries Peterwolfe.com 925-634-1308 600 Eureka Ave. U-pick peaches and plums Chavez U-pick Cherries 925-625-3994 23800 Marsh Creek Rd. U-pick cherries Wolfe Ranch Cherries 925-634-1308 2111 Concord Ave. U-pick cherries Cherry Time 925-550-5539 1875 Walnut Blvd.

U-pick cherries Seko Ranch Cherries 925-634-3771 100 Eureka Ave. U-pick, picked cherries Smith Family Farm 925-625-5966 4350 Sellers Ave., Knightsen 50 varieties of picked fruit and vegetables Pease Ranch 925-634-4646 25175 Marsh Creek Rd. U-pick cherries, blackberries Bloomfield Cherries 925-550-5539 501 Payne Ave. U-pick cherries Papini Family Orchards 925-759-6735 2160 Walnut Blvd.

U-pick, picked cherries Berry Best Farm 209-323-9364 7450 Balfour Rd. U-pick, picked strawberries, other berries Laird Ranch 925-998-5769 3150 Sellers Ave. U-pick, picked cherries Chan’s Fruit Stand 925-325-0640 2600 Walnut Blvd.

U-pick strawberries Farmer Johns Cherries 925-759-6375 2750 Concord Ave. U-pick cherries G&S Farms Denali 925-634-1929 23438 Marsh Creek Rd. U-pick cherries RC U-pick cherries 925-679-3011 4401 Sellers Ave. U-pick cherries Heritage Family Farm 925-584-0071 2500 Concord Ave. U-pick cherries, peaches, olive oil, blueberries, blackberries, honey 5-Star Cherries 925-759-2124 24781 Marsh Creek Rd. U-pick cherries Stoney Family Farms 925-303-8297 751 Hoffman Lane U-pick cherries Papa’s U-pick Cherries 925-634-5807 69-157 Hoffman Lane U-pick cherries Orchard & Vine 925-634-4645 550 Walnut Blvd.

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Golden Girls may have had the right idea “ According to the Population Reference Bureau report, the number of Americans ages 65 and older is projected to more than double from 46 million today to over 98 million by 2060.

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but you get my point.

For safety, an alarm system would be installed in my “Golden Girls” house, and hopefully, someone more technical than me will know how to work it and remember to turn it on and off. That, along with the computer, online banking and the dreaded cable box would have to be delegated to Grandpa, as I am seriously challenged in anything that plugs in or hooks up.

The living room would be rows of comfy lounge chairs with warm ‘woobie’ blankets for all. Television program selection would not be a big problem, since everyone’s favorites can be recorded to view at alternate times. I personally enjoy watching late at night, so if I keep the noise low or use headphones, I’m good to go.

In my senior dream home, a fulltime cook would be mandatory, but if not an option for all, could include a

menu prepared in advance, selecting a combination of favorites, and if no one is able or willing to go shopping, they deliver now!

Washing dishes? Simple. Take turns or use paper plates. Options, people, options! This is perhaps a little brevity on my part, but I still like the concept.

Probably fictitious, but still funny, is the story about an elderly lady who had little time left. She could go into a nursing home, a board and care or, as my dear friend Josie once said of her last home, “a seat in God’s waiting room.”

The lady decided to get a cabin on a cruise ship. There was access to unlimited, gourmet food all day, wonderful entertainment at night and a private room that was made up for her daily with fresh linen, fancy soaps, shampoo and lotions. She would have a lounge chair at a swimming pool, where a handsome young man would bring her tasty beverages upon a wave of her hand, a casino to play her slot machines and could opt to go on shore excursions when she wanted.

She calculated the cost of all of this, including a free burial at sea when she died, and booked herself immediately.

Alternatives; that’s what I like.

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

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When we can no longer live alone or simply don’t wish to, it would be fun to sell what we have, buy a big, single-story house, hire a caregiver and a cleaning person and just enjoy what time we have left. Too Pollyanna? Perhaps, but let’s break it all down.

If five couples, five single people or any combination of the two sell their existing houses and purchase a fivebedroom home, they can split the costs, hire full-time help when needed and have a budget for food and utilities. I imagine there may be some leftover funds for a nice vacation once a year. Sounds pretty good to me.

There are houses called Board and Cares in existence, which offer 24/7 care, as well as some that have nursing staff, but they can run thousands a month.

They serve a great purpose, and if you find the right one, they can be a safe and loving place to spend your final years, but resources are not always there for that monthly nut.

My concept of house sharing may not be for everyone, but it’s something to ponder, especially for those who are still quite mobile. Just think of the money being saved on car sharing! You’ll have lower insurance, as only one or two cars may be needed; the gas bill can be prorated on usage; and just think of the fun you all can have driving through a car wash together.

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A catchy tune I Senior still have in my head, orner it amazes me I can remember almost every word, but breakfast is a little vague in my recall center.

Four women sharing a house in their later years Marla provoked many Luckhardt hilarious situations, but in my mind, could be an excellent concept. According to the Population Reference Bureau report, the number of Americans ages 65 and older is projected to more than double from 46 million today to over 98 million by 2060, and the 65-and-older age group’s share of the total population will rise to nearly 24 percent from 15 percent.

Senior-living lodges are sort of like cruise ships without water, offering a variety of activities and providing three meals a day in most instances, but for those who cannot afford it, the concept of group living may be a fine idea. With a bit of my tongue-in-cheek humor, a few friends and I were talking about that just the other day.

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Safety tips for boating season With the start of boating season, the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff Marine Services Unit would like to remind all boaters to be safe, alert and obey the rules. Here are some important ones: • All vessels must have a U.S. Coast Guardapproved life jacket for each person. The life jacket must fit the person intending to wear it. Children under 13 must always wear a life jacket while aboard any vessel, regardless of length, unless they are surrounded by an enclosed cabin or bulkhead.

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doing is realizing I do nothing fun. I am too afraid to do anything, and besides, who has time with all this worrying and praying?

Sometimes, I will have moments of courage and decide I am really going to plan that wild Las Vegas trip with my girlfriends or take one of those Norwegian cruises with Maury, but then the wine wears off.

Mary called me yesterday. She was about to go for a hike alone in the Berkeley Hills when she discovered the bottle opener she bought me in Mexico. It was in her backpack. She had forgotten she bought it and wanted to let me know.

I thanked her for the bottle opener, but couldn’t stop imagining a deranged pervert crouching in the bushes, observing her as

an approved life jacket.

• Boats over 16 feet are required to have an approved, throwable flotation device, which must be readily accessible.

• Always travel at a safe speed. Slow down in narrow channels and blind areas and navigate on the right side of the waterway.

At a cross waterway, the boat on the right has the right of way.

• Boaters cannot make a wake near a lawenforcement vessel displaying a blue light or running a siren in accordance with the Blue Light Law. • Always have an emergency kit that includes a flashlight, warm clothing, cell she hiked alone. Then she told me later that day she planned on biking across the Bay Bridge – I nearly lost it! That was one plate too many. I could envision all my spinning plates crashing to the floor!

“Geez, Mary! Do you wear a helmet?”

I asked. “Be careful!”

“I will Mom,” she dutifully answered.

“I have to go. The phone is cutting out.

Love you!”

I had big plans myself that afternoon.

I hopped on my exercise bike, located in the safety of my living room, and cued up my recorded episodes of “The Chew.” I started peddling and said a quick prayer: “Please Lord, watch over all my kids, and I think I need a few more plates.”

phone, VHF radio and chart.

Boaters are encouraged to call Sheriff’s Dispatch at 925-646-2441 for emergencies on the water, and boaters should be sure to file a float plan before they depart.

Boating under the influence (BUI) enforcement is a high priority. Those arrested for BUI will face the same consequences as those who drive a motor vehicle under the influence, including fines and possible incarceration.

The ‘ABCs of Boating,’ a handbook of boating rules, is available from most boating shops. For more information, visit www. dbw.ca.gov or call 925-427-8507.

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An evening of music The Brentwood Concert Band is having a concert on Monday, June 12, at 7 p.m.

This is an outdoor concert and will be held in the quad of the Liberty High School campus. The band features musicians ranging from middle school students to retirees from Brentwood and

surrounding areas. Founded in 2005, they play at a variety of community functions and events throughout the East Bay. General admission is $10, and senior citizens, children 12 and under and all veterans are free. For more information, visit www.brentwoodconcertband.com.

The Patriots Jet Foundation is hosting its third-annual Scramble Golf Classic, on Monday, June 12, at 1475 Clubhouse Dr., in Discovery Bay. Thousands of dollars in prizes will be available, with first-, second- and thirdplace prizes awarded, fun contests and

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“It is an honor to have the opportunity to lead the fine men and women of the BART Police Department (BPD),” said Rojas. “BPD is already one of the most progressive police departments in the state.”

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Woofstock Dog Show From June 8 to 11, the Solano County Fairgrounds in Vallejo is the place to be for dog lovers, hippies and anyone looking for a fun time.

The Contra Costa County Kennel Club and Yosemite Kennel Club work all year to prepare for four days of dog shows.

The Woofstock show cluster is a popular show among exhibitors, judges and spectators, and it has been nominated for several years as the best dog show in the country.

This year is especially momentous, since it marks the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love in the Haight Ashbury district, as well as the 10th anniversary of the Woofstock show. The Woofstock Dog Show will transport dogs and their owners back to the 1960s through the sights and sounds that exemplify the days of Woodstock. Dog handlers and most dog-show judges will enter the rings in their finest bell bottoms, tie dye, afros, dreadlocks and rose-colored glasses, while the loudspeakers pipe ’60s and ’70s music throughout the fairgrounds.

This year will include four days of conformation shows, many special events and

even an app for your smartphone, so you can keep up with everything that’s going on.

The Contra Costa County Kennel Club is a nonprofit organization, and many of the proceeds from the Woofstock show go to benefit some of the following organizations: • UC Davis Veterinary School • Take the Lead • Contra Costa County Humane Society • Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Department (protective vests for police dogs) • Concerned Dog Owners of California • ARF (Tony La Russa’s Animal Rescue Foundation) • Contra Costa County Animal Services • Benicia Vallejo Humane Society • Solano County Fairgrounds Improvement Program • California junior Handler of the Year Scholarship Fund • AKC Canine Health Foundation Entry is free of charge and parking is $12 per day. There are numerous vendors selling lots of items for dogs and people. For more information, visit www.ccckennelclub.com.

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Playful City USA honors cities and towns across the country for putting the needs of families first so kids can learn, grow and develop important life skills. The recognition is given to communities that make it easy for all kids to get balanced and active play through programs, policies and infrastructure.

Oakley’s playful endeavors include progressive planning efforts that ensure each new residential development includes adequate play spaces and enriching opportunities.

Furthermore, the city aims to make fun available to all members of the community by offering income-qualified scholarships, which can reduce the cost of programs by 50 percent. The city also partners with You, Me, We = Oakley! to expand programs and inclusion of diverse populations through translated outreach, cultural performances at events, education exhibits, art shows, workshops and citizenship drives.

“As a city council, we strive to ensure our city’s development continues to live up to our slogan of being a place for families in the heart of the Delta,” stated Oakley Mayor Sue Higgins.

The City of Brentwood has several opportunities to get the community playing this

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During the month of July, the city will sponsor activities to promote Park and Recreation Month. The ‘Get Your Play On’ theme will challenge participants to visit parks to complete a park bingo game, a photo contest and other fun activities at local events, such as the Friday Night Concerts in the Park. Residents can also check out the Brentwood 2017 Summer Bike Challenge, hosted with 511Contra Costa. This free program is open to all ages and participants are challenged to explore their town from the seat of a bike by visiting various stops. Locations include the downtown farmers market, aquatic complex, local parks and the library.

“I take a tremendous amount of pride in knowing what we’re doing here in Brentwood will improve the lives of not only our children, but children elsewhere as well,” said Mayor Robert Taylor.

KaBOOM! CEO James Siegal said his organization is thrilled to recognize these communities that have invested their time and efforts to put kids first.

“Balanced and active play is crucial to the well-being of kids and the communities they thrive in,” Siegal said.

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Kit Carpenter

Nov. 11, 1936 – May 21, 2017 Kit Carpenter lived many lives during his 80 years.

He was a devoted husband, parent, brother and grandparent. He had a large circle of friends and cared deeply about the world around him. Kit spent his life creatively engaged in the community where he was born.

He attended College of the Pacific in Stockton, where he met Dotty, the love of his life. He raised his family in his grandparent’s farmhouse, worked to help Oakley grow in a sane way and was a local farmer and an entrepreneur.

His deep sense of place included the waters of the Sacramento River and the mountains that fed it. In childhood, he explored the sloughs, dirt roads and hills of Oakley with the freedom of a bygone era.

His family camped in the Sierras, where he became a skier, backpacker and whitewater rafting enthusiast. Kit passed down this love of nature to all his children and grandchildren.

For all his commitment to home, Kit

was a risk-taker at heart. His curiosity and sense of adventure led him to unusual places. He ran flooding rivers in small boats with his young family in tow. He built irrigation systems for villages in far-flung places like Yemen, Tanzania and the Dominican Republic. He viewed business as a journey, not a destination. He rarely backed away from interesting opportunities, and he encouraged his children to do the same.

These qualities also made Kit open to new ideas, dedicated to the politics of compassion and willing to engage in lively debate. They even led him to become a longhaired, Volkswagen-driving hippie during the 1960s and 1970s, an unusual stance to take in a small, rural town.

In the 1990s, Kit was diagnosed with viral cardiomyopathy, and his indomitable spirit focused on a new challenge. Given a fairly short time to live, he signed himself up for risky experimental surgery. This led to a heart transplant, which bought him 17 extra years of life.

Kit used the time to enjoy quieter pursuits, like walks on the beach, books, theater, grandkids’ soccer games and large dinners with family. He got to know all of his grandchildren, deepened existing relationships and, essentially, loved more.

Kit died at home last week, surrounded by family and friends and beautifully supported by the Noble Hospice team.

Kit Carpenter is survived by his wife, Dotty; and his children, Erika, Aaron and Chris Carpenter. He has seven beloved grandchildren – Sylva Carpenter, Sophie Carpenter, Emma Carpenter, Maya Carpenter, Dillon Carpenter-Dorworth, Japhy Carpenter-Dorworth and Rio McFarland.

He is also survived by his sister, Carolyn

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Deer Valley awards a good sign

Editor: I can say, with all honesty, that the recent recognition of both Dozier-Libbey Medical High School and Deer Valley High (DVHS) as California State Honor Roll schools came as no surprise to me.

Dozier is, of course, no stranger to these kinds of awards, and as for Deer Valley, all I can say is it’s about time!

Regrettably, the school has suffered from street gossip for years, when anybody who knows the school knows it does well by our kids.

It now joins the recognized star ranking of 21 of our 287 county schools.

The distinction is based on high performance for schools with a focus on STEM and high rates of diversity, economic challenge and at-risk kids.

As to perception, remember that, for better or worse, the school sits on a major thoroughfare, smack next to a mall. It gets a bad rep, because admittedly, some kids hang out before going home. Some even let their shirts hang out after school.

What’s new under the sun? Need we watch James Dean and Marlon Brando movies to recall the not-all-so-innocent teen behaviors of the 1950s?

What counts to me is a staggering drop in expulsions and suspensions and the fact it’s been years since we had a major incident at the mall. Fact is, my own son helped first educate me as to the real picture of DVHS. He graduated from there in 2012.

For a stretch, I was prompted by the rumors to pester him after school as to how things were. His consistent response finally convinced me to let go as he’d say, “Dad, why do you always ask? Nobody ever bothers me. There are no major issues here.”

Incidentally, Josh went on to study environmental engineering at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and within three days of

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graduating college, he got a job with the State Water Resources Board. Not that money is the prime measure, but yes, at 27 years of age, he makes more than I do.

More importantly, he’s smarter!

From my side, I’ve walked the Deer Valley campus many times and found the overwhelming majority of kids to be engaged and courteous to a fault. My son prospered in the school’s superior music, sports and leadership activities, as legions continue to do.

Truly, DVHS, like other Antioch schools, busts its tail to prepare our students for college, career and life. It’s a partnership, though.

I praise the students, active parents and the staff. After all, education is a three-legged stool.

Walter Ruehlig President, Antioch School Board

Antioch should join CCE

Editor: On June 13, the Antioch City Council will decide whether to join the

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Community Choice Energy Joint Powers Authority of MCE Clean Energy.

MCE offers to each customer in their service area a choice on how much (50 percent or 100 perent) of their electric service comes from renewable sources (solar, wind, hydro or thermal) versus a significantly lower percentage mix by Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E).

If the city joins with MCE, the amount of greenhouse gases (GHG) released into the environment attributed to the city will be lower, reducing the city’s contribution to climate change. In addition, joining with MCE will significantly help the city meet the target goal of 25 percent reduction of GHG by 2020 and 80 percent reduction of GHG by 2035, Antioch City Council Resolution 2009/57.

There are other ways the city could reduce its GHG impact, but none are less invasive to ratepayers or less expensive overall than joining with MCE. It is estimated the MCE monthly cost to each individual ratepayer will be

low. For discussion only, if the MCI rate should settle at 1 percent above current PG&E rates (expectation is that the rate will be lower than PG&E rates) and the current PG&E monthly bill is $100, then the comparative MCE bill would be $101, an additional $1 is not much to pay in order to make an impact on slowing climate change.

It may seem Antioch joining with MCE is an inconsequential action relative to the overall issue of global warming. However, I am reminded of how single grains of sand, when joined collectively, lock together to form a beach against the waves of climate change.

So join me on June 13, at the Antioch City Council Chambers, 200 H St., in Antioch, at 7 p.m., to urge the Antioch City Council to pass an ordinance for the city to join with MCE – if not for yourself, but for your children’s children along with all the other innocent life on this earth.

Harry Thurston Antioch

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by Nate Smith Correspondent

It was clear from the outset that one hit could win the game in Tuesday’s North Coast Section (NCS) Division I semifinal between defending champion Freedom and fivetime champion James Logan.

In the top of the sixth inning, Logan catcher Cassandra Wenn provided that one hit, driving a 1-0 pitch far over the left field fence for a solo home run to lead off the inning, as the Colts prevailed, 1-0.

“I was just looking for a pitch inside, because we knew she could come inside with her screwball or her rise, so I was trying to just sit back and look for something up and in that I could drive,” Wenn said. “Honestly, (contact with the ball) felt so good that I didn’t feel it at all. It was one of those that just felt so light, and I knew right away.”

Logan pitcher Camille Rodriguez and Freedom pitcher Vanessa Strong matched scoreless innings for the first five frames, each working out of minor jams, though neither team was able to advance a runner past second base until the sixth inning.

After Wenn’s blast, Freedom refused to go quietly in the bottom half of the inning. Marissa Gonzales doubled to lead off the inning, and after a four-pitch walk to Faith Derby, Allyson McBroom advanced both runners into scoring positions with her sacrifice bunt.

As she had all game, Rodriguez responded by going right at the Falcons’ lineup. She got Kalissa Heihn to pop up to second base, and then shortstop Lacey Sandoval secured the third out on a shallow fly ball behind short.

“Camille was phenomenal and had one of her best games today,” said James Logan coach Teri Johnson. “We’ve also been playing great defense, and we preach to the girls

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Freedom’s Allyson Ferreira swings at a pitch during the Falcons’ 1-0 loss to James Logan in the North Coast Section semifinals this week. Logan’s Cassandra Wenn sixth-inning home run was all Logan needed to advance to the title game against Foothill. that offense wins games, but defense wins championships.

We knew how we wanted to pitch to their hitters and knew the game would probably come down to one big hit.”

Freedom actually got runners on base in each of the first four innings, including a double in the bottom of the first

by Derby, but each time Rodriguez and the Colts’ defense

quickly ended the threat.

After the Falcons threatened in the bottom of the sixth, Rodriguez retired the side in order in the bottom of the seventh, just the second time all game Freedom did not get a runner on base.

That set off a celebration for the eighth-seed Colts, who have beaten the top seed and the fourth seed to reach their sixth championship game in the last eight seasons.

“I knew I had to bring my ‘A’ game today, and I knew that my rise ball was going to be my best bet, because they are all good hitters,” Rodriguez said. “I just trusted it and threw every pitch with confidence. My defense has also proven to me they have my back at all times, so I knew if I threw to contact, they would make the plays behind me.”

James Logan now advances to face Foothill in the Division I title game. Foothill is looking to reverse the result of last year’s title game, when it fell to Freedom, and earn its first crown since 2007. Logan is looking for its sixth overall title and fourth this decade. The Colts are also just looking forward to one more game together.

“This has been an amazing run, with a great team,” Sandoval said. “I love this team; love these girls. There is no team like us.”

As for Freedom, the Falcons’ title defense may have come up short, along with their quest for a ninth section title, but they fought until the final out and finished the season having won their third straight Bay Valley Athletic League title.

“This team battled great and fought hard all seven innings,” said Freedom coach Brook Russo. “We were so close in the sixth inning to scoring, and our pitching was great to hold them to one run. Our defense made plays so they couldn’t score runs, and we were just one big hit away from scoring ourselves.”

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BVAL stars excel at NCS Meet of Champions The Bay Valley Athletic League (BVAL) was well-represented at the North Coast Section (NCS) Meet of Champions last week at the University of California, Berkeley.

Heritage Aaron Hanible starred for the Patriots, winning the 300-meter hurdles in 38.7.

“I felt good in the blocks, but as soon as I came out, my start felt a little off,” Hanible said. “Although I came in first, I can still say that was not my best performance.”

Hanible’s teammate Jett Charvet also shined for Heritage, taking second in the 1600 meters and third in the 800 meters.

The junior finished the 1600 meters in 4:14.29, while clocking in at 1:55.88 in the 800 meters. Redwood’s Liam Anderson won the 1600 meters in 4:12.91, while Campolindo’s Niki Moore won the 800 in 1:55.50.

Junior Xavier Williams’ fourth-place finish (15.15) in the 110-meter hurdles was a personal best for him. Pittsburg’s Adrian Aguirre clocked first in 14.58.

Other finalists for Heritage were Aaron Jackson, who finished seventh in the 400 meters in 50.16 and the quartet of Brandon Penner, Dominic Littlejohn, Zak Rubio and Dane Winding, who finished

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Xavier Williams of Heritage competes in the boys’ 110-meter hurdles at the North Coast Section Meet of Champions last week. Williams went on to finish fourth overall in the event during the competition finals. eighth in the 4x800-meter relay in 8:35.84.

That event was won by Dublin in 8:02.82.

Jackson also reached the finals in the triple jump, but did not finish. Acalanes’ Ethan Westemeier finished first with a 4601 effort.

On the girls’ side, Cori Flores, Skylar

Duignan, Brianna Pecknold and Jenna Walton ended their day in fifth in the 4x800-meter relay in 10:11.42. The event was won by San Francisco, which finished in 9:54.74. Kidest Befikadu finished her day in sixth in the high jump event with a 5-01 effort. Fontana’s Katie Hurst won

with a 5-05 jump. A’lesha Daniels rounded out the Patriots’ finalists with a 21st-place finish in the shot put with a 30-01 heave.

James Logan’s Hannah-Sophia Hall won with a 43.10 effort.

Liberty The Lions also had their share of finalists, led by Pole Vaulter Nathaniel Silver, who finished an impressive third with a 14-08 effort. James Logan’s Jered Espanola came out on top with a 15-04 vault.

Junior Kenroy Higgins finished the 200 meters in 22.58, good enough for seventh place. San Leandro’s Gino Long claimed the top spot with a 21.92 finish.

Senior Kai Bohannon represented the Lions in the finals of the 3200 meters, ending her day in seventh when she crossed in 10:59.19. San Joseph Notre Dame’s Kiera Marshall paced the competition with a 10:34.83 run. Liberty triple jumper Victoria Ramirez finished 22nd below Kali Hatcher of St Mary’s, who finished on top with a 41-00 jump.

Freedom The lone representatives for Freedom in the finals were the 4x100-meter squad of Ronnie Rivers, Jared Rodgers, Mekel Ealy and Tryston Solari, who finished seventh with a time of 44.11. San Leandro finished on top in 42.31.

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Heritage baseball team falls in NCS semifinals

by Nate Smith Correspondent

It can be said over and over again without losing a sliver of truth – pitching wins championships.

That proved true on Tuesday, as Monte Vista’s Josh White and Ryan Fleming combined for a three-hit shutout of visiting Heritage, lifting the Mustangs to a 1-0 victory in the North Coast Section (NCS) Division I semifinals.

Heritage entered as the 15th seed, knocking off second-seed Amador Valley and 10th-seed Berkeley to reach the semifinals. But Monte Vista scored the game’s only run in the bottom of the third inning and then worked out of trouble in the top of the fifth to preserve the one-run victory.

Boston Hubbard started the gamewinning rally for the Mustangs in the bottom of the third, singling with one out.

That was followed by a double down the right field line from Turner Olson, who had three of Monte Vista’s five hits. One batter later, Andrew Howard grounded out to shortstop Gio Diaz, allowing Hubbard to score with the go-ahead run.

“Even though we only scored one run, we put pressure on their pitcher and their defense all game,” Olson said. “We’ve lost

six one-run games this year, so it feels nice to be on the other side in such a big moment in our season.”

Heritage looked as if it would respond in the top of the fifth when Oscar Murray was hit by a pitch and Tyler Franks walked to lead off the inning. After White retired Jordan Misquez on a fly ball to left field and Ryan Jackson grounded out to second, Diaz was hit by a pitch to load the bases with two outs.

White then struck out Noah Daubin looking to get out of the inning.

Fleming took the hill for the Mustangs in the sixth inning and quickly retired three batters before issuing a one-out walk in the seventh to Devin Jensen. Monte Vista’s infield came through to end the game, though, when Josh Pattee’s ground ball back to the mound was turned into a double play, with Hubbard making the turn at second.

Walker Brinkman was the hard-luck losing pitcher for the Patriots, despite allowing just five hits and the one run to a Monte Vista lineup that had scored 20 runs in the first two rounds of the playoffs.

“Walker gave us everything he had, and we couldn’t be more proud of him,” said Heritage coach Kevin Brannan.

“That was a hot offensive team, which he basically shut down today. Defensively, Gio made some very difficult plays look

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A top-flight hurdler Heritage junior Lauren Vanier recently won the 300-meter hurdles event in 50 seconds at the Bay Valley Athletic League championship. Vanier’s finish was a personal record and comes in her first year of running hurdles. She was coached and trained by senior teammate Aaron Hanible. routine, giving us a chance.”

Monte Vista advances to the Division I championship game, where the Mustangs will face either De La Salle or College Park.

Heritage ends its season after reaching the semifinals for the second straight season.

“I felt like we left something on the

table, but unfortunately, only one team doesn’t end its season with a loss,” Brannan said. “I always feel worse for the seniors, but hopefully the underclassmen got a glimpse of what it takes to be one of the best teams in the section and learn from this.”

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Heritage High School track star Aaron Hanible recently signed his letter of intent to attend Western Oregon University.

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Heritage track star signs letter of intent Heritage track star Aaron Hanible recently signed his letter of intent to attend Western Oregon University.

“I wanted to go to a university in a small college town, with a solid track program and strong academics,” Aaron said. “I found that at WOU (Western Oregon University). I will be majoring in exercise science with a minor in psychology, and I want to become a physical therapist.”

Aaron jumped into track as an eighthgrader at Adams Middle School, where he discovered he had both speed and endurance, finishing at the top in the 100-, 200- and 400-meter sprints and the 4x400-meter relay competition, as well as field event prowess in shot put and high jump. His success continued in high school, preferring the 400-meter

and the hurdle events, as well as high jump.

He was also invited to the South Pasadena Tiger Meet, a national event for freshmen and sophomores, and was affiliated with the Arcadia Invitational track meet.

During his freshman year, he was moved up to run on the varsity 4x400-meter relay and 300-meter hurdles, and he made it to the Meet of Champions. After his freshman year, his parents were advised to get additional coaching for Aaron to develop his talent. That is when he met Contra Costa Cheetah coaches Charlotte Sneed and Cris Huston.

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Aaron’s junior year saw him qualifying for the Stanford Invitational in the 400-meter hurdles and the Berkeley Meet of Champions, gaining another team MVP award and competing in the U.S. Track and Field Junior Olympics. Although he didn’t advance beyond the preliminary rounds in the event, the experience fueled his resolve to be more prepared by training harder and becoming faster.

His senior season has been exciting, going through the recruitment process and visiting schools all over the country in search of that perfect fit. He also started off the high school season achieving the top 300-meter time in the North Coast Section (NCS) and held onto this title the entire season.

Aaron also competed in the coveted Arcadia Invitational, Stanford Invitational, Sacramento Meet of Champions and at the NCS Tri-Valley Championships, where he ran a personal best of 38.43 seconds in the 300 meters, breaking the Heritage High School record previously held by Jack Oleander.

He is on track to qualify for the California Interscholastic Federation state meet, which is his goal.

“I want to finish senior year with more personal best times and make it to state,” he said.

He finally found the perfect college fit when he visited Western Oregon University and met the coaches and some of the team members.

“I liked how Coach Johnson, the head coach, really cares about his athletes’ education and life after sports,” Aaron said.

“I am grateful to my parents for their love, support and belief in me, and to all of my coaches: my thanks and appreciation for the time, effort, patience and encouragement. I wouldn’t be here without them. I am looking forward to next year and the college experience and next level of competition.”

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His sophomore high school season was equally successful, qualifying for the South Pasadena Rising Stars meet and the Berkeley Meet of Champions and earning MVP honors. While running for the Cheetahs that summer, he won the boys’ 15-16 400-meter hurdles at the U.S. Track and Field Hershey National Youth Track and Field Championship, making him a national champion in that event.

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Tennis The tennis camps, open to all junior high and high school students, will be led by U.S. Professional Tennis Association-certified coach, Steve Amaro.

Sessions run June 13 to 16; June 19 to 22; and June 26 to 29. Sessions for second- to eighth-graders will run from 8:30 to 10 a.m. and from 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. for ninth- to 12th-graders.

To register online, visit https://gofan. co/app/events/5132. For more information, call 925-625-5900, extension 3044, or email AmaroS@luhsd.net.

Water-polo The two-week water-polo camp, run by National Federation of State High Schoolcertified Freedom coach Val Tompkins, is open to all middle and high school students.

The camp runs July 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20, from 7 to 8:30 a.m. The cost is $100 per student. To register, visit https://gofan.co/app/ events/5131.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Brentwood will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on June 13, 2017, to consider the following application: A rezone (RZ 17-003) to amend Title 17 (Zoning) of the Brentwood Municipal Code, updating the development regulations pertaining to accessory dwelling units, consistent with recent changes in State law. On May 2, 2017, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the application and recommended that the City Council approve the rezone. Applicant: City of Brentwood. Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way. Further information may be obtained from Planning Manager Erik Nolthenius [(925) 516-5137 or enolthenius@ brentwoodca.gov] in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513.If you challenge the City Council’s action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Brentwood Press 02-1273 73592 Publish Dates: June 2, 2017.

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003330-00 The name of the business: Valet Auto Brokers Located at: 3721 Sunset Lane Suite 204 In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Brian Edward Kalinowski. 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: Brian Kalinowski.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 5/26/17

by Deputy M Fuhrer Expires 5/26/2022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 73574 Publish dates: June 2, 9, 16, 23, 2017.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: KAMEL MAUROD PULLET SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: KAMEL MAUROD PULLET CASE NUMBER: N17-0817 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner KAMEL MAUROD PULLET filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. KAMEL MAUROD PULLET to Proposed Name: KAMEL MAUROD JOHNSON. 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: 07/11/17 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: May 12, 2017 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 021273 73408 Publish Dates: May 19, 26, June 2, 9, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002822-00 The name of the business: Simpson Yachts Located at: 5901 Marina Rd #6 In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Christopher Bruce Simpson. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on May 1, 2017. Signature of registrant: Chris

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003302-00 The name of the business: Discovery Bay Travel Services Located at: 5778 Woodland Ct In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505, is hereby registered by the following owner: Kim Bellinghausen. 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: Kim Bellinghausen. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 5/25/2017 by Deputy H Franklin Expires 5/25/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73572 Publish dates: June 2, 9, 16, 23, 2017.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Name: Charles Pringle Street Address: 35102 Moccasin Trail City & State: McLoud, OK 74851 IMPORTANT NOTICE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A Deed of Trust, DATED 17 January 1990. 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. On June 15, 2017, at Oakley, California, 3 PM at Oakley City Hall, 3231 Main Street, as Trustee or Successor Trustee under a Trust Deed dated 17 January 1990, executed by Kim and Lawrence Rocconi, as the Trustor, for the benefit and security of Ranchettes Unlimited, as the Beneficiary, recorded 6 February 1990, as Instrument No. 924851 in the records of the County Recorder, County of Contra Costa, State of California. YOUR PROPERTY MAY BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, A CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION/THRIFT DOMICILED IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) at Oakley City Hall, Main entrance, 3231 Main Street, all rights, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Trust Deed in the property situated in said County and State referred to as: Parcel B-PM 3-13-81 PNI Page 24. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3751 East Cypress Road, Oakley, CA. County assessor’s parcel number 032 340 009-3 Par B.THE TRUSTEE DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY FOR INCORRECT INFORMATION FURNISHED.The auction sale is made without covenant or warranty regarding title, possession or encumbrances,or as to insurability of title. The total amount of the unpaid balance of said obligations together with advances, and estimated costs and expenses, is $999,000.00 + Interest.The notice of breach of this obligation and election to sell said real property was recorded as Instrument No. 20150101305-00, on 20 May, 2015, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California. 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 405-395-7315. 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. 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 the 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. Date: May 24, 2017. Trustee: Charles Pringle. By. Charles F. Pringle. Title: Trustee. Phone: (405) 395-7315 Address: 35102 Moccasin Trail, McLoud, OK 74851.

Brentwood Press 02-1273 73539. Publish Dates: May 26, June 2, 9, 2017.

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 C ode 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 remaining 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 ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): ROCKY J VAN RENSELAAR AND MAILE E VAN RENSELAAR, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 10/8/2013 as Instrument No. 2013-0240519-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 6/19/2017 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Pleasant Hill Community Center, located at 320 Civic Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523. In the Auction.com Room Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $387,586.84 The purported property address is: 508 KEY WEST COURT, DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94505 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 011-630-177-1 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 sa le date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 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-17-759883-JP . 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 Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other common designation 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 sale is set aside for any reason, including if the Trustee is unable to convey title, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return o f the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’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. 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 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 800-280-2832 O r Login to: http://www. qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-17-759883-JP IDSPub #0126838 5/26/2017 6/2/2017 6/9/2017. Brentwood Press 02-1273 73485. Publish Dates: May 26, June 2, 9, 2017.

to this case, T.S.# 9987-3931. 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: 916-9390772. NBS Default Services, LLC, Veronica Garcia, 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.

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Brentwood Press 02-1273 73409 Publish Dates: May 19, 26, June 2, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003027-00 The name of the business: Highest Level Solutions Located at: 3130 Balfour Rd In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Arshid Co 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: Hassan Zafari (Managing Member). This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 11, 2017 by Deputy L Spence Expires 5/11/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73400 Publish dates: May 19, 26, June 2, 9, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003163-00 The name of the business: Chickenlips Production Located at: 854 Dunmore Street In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Ed Torrento and Sandra Alfaro Torrento. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Edward Torrento. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 17, 2017. by Deputy J. Barton Expires 5/17/2022. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 73473 Publish dates: May 26, June 2, 9, 16, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003171-00 The name of the business(es): BluDoodle Design, LLC. Located at: 125 Chatsworth Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: BluDoodle Design, LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on April 24, 2017.

Signature of registrant: Sue C. Kopchinski.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 18, 2017 by Deputy L Spence. Expires 518/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73491 Publish dates: May 26, June 2, 9, 16, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003182-00 The name of the business: PERCPTV Located at: 2436 Spyglass Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Douglas Perry. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 5/18/17. Signature of registrant: Douglas L Perry. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 18, 2017 by Deputy T Lawson Expires 5/18/2022. Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73499 Publish dates: May 26, June 2, 9, 16, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003297-00 The name of the business: Affordable Tire Center Located at: 11 Wilbur Ave In: Antioch, CA 94509, is hereby registered by the following owner: Mynor Ramirez. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/11/2011. Signature of registrant: Mynor Ramirez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 5/25/17 by Deputy A Gnecco. Expires 5/25/2022 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 73560 Publish dates: June 2, 9, 16, 23, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003299-00 The name of the business: Parkside Market Located at: 202 Davi Avenue In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner: Rega Yahya Alwasheem. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 5/25/2017. Signature of registrant: Rega Yahya Alwasheem.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: 5/25/17

by Deputy H Franklin Expires 5/25/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73569 Publish dates: June 2, 9, 16, 23, 2017.

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF: Joseph Richard Oxendine AKA Joseph R. Oxendine, deceased CASE NUMBER P17-00501 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Joseph Richard Oxendine AKA Joseph R. Oxendine, deceased. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: Jay Oxendine in the Superior Court of California, County of: CONTRA COSTA. The Petition for Probate requests that: Jay Oxendine be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: a. Date: June 20, 2017 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept: 14. Room: 212 b. Address of court: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553. If you object to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. If you are a creditor or a contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. You may examine the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Jay Oxendine Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73495 Publish Dates: May 26, June 2, 9, 2017.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Section 21700 of the Business and Professions Code, State of California, the undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on Wednesday June 14th, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. at Brentwood Self Storage, 190 Sand Creek Rd. Brentwood, CA 94513. County of Contra Costa, State of California, the goods, chattel or other personal property including but not limited to furniture, clothing, tools and/or other household items.

Stored by the following person(s): Lucy Soto Justin Cruz Ryan Andersen Joe Simoni Paula Kapfenstein Emerald Weaver Jason Allen Ludolph Maris Goldsborough Precious Bradford Maiyio Jackson Alan Giles Damian Munoz Madeline Anderson Lashanna Lee All purchased goods are sold as is and must be paid for at the time of purchase. Cash Only. Management reserves the right to set a minimum bid and/or refuse any bids. This notice is subject to cancellation without notice in the event of a settlement between owner and obligated party. All sales are subject to prior cancellation. Terms, rules, and regulations are available at sale. Auction to be conducted by Auctioneer Forrest O’brien Ca Bond # 00104533207 (408)712-8019 and/or Donna Wilson Ca Bond# 0562039 925-595-0071.Legal EC 8976 Publication Dates: May 26th & June 2nd, 2017.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-17-759883-JP Order No.: 8689173 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVI DED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/3/2013. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 9987-3931 TSG Order No.: 170034810-CA-VOI A.P.N.: 008-092-009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/03/2005. 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 10/12/2005 as Document No.: 2005-0390137-00, of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by: ERROL N. MOONEY, AN UNMARRIED MAN , 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 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: 06/12/2017 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: 1883 SEAL WAY, DISCOVERY BAY (UNINCORPORATED AREA), CA 94514 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: $464,364.12 (Estimated) as of 06/02/2017. 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

REQUEST FOR ORDER SIJS PARTY WITH/WITHOUT ATTORNEY: Jheny Casas / Jean Kim Yamasaki 92382, Attorney for Jheny Casas. SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 751 Pine St. Martinez, CA 94553 Petitioner: Jheny Casas Respondent: Marco Antonio Jimenez Request for Order: Other: SJIS CASE NUMBER: D01-04902 Notice of Hearing To: Marco Antonio Jimenez, Respondent.

A court hearing will be held as follows: Date: 06/27/17 Time: 8:30 a.m. Dept.: 2 The address of the court is same as noted above. WARNING to the person served with the Request for Order: The court may make the requested orders with out you if you do not file a Responsive Declaration to Request for Order (form FL-320), serve a copy on the other parties at least nine court days before hearing (unless the court has ordered a shorter period of time), and appear at the hearing. (See form FL320-INFO for more information.) Filed: April 19, 2017, by Stephen N Nash, Clerk of the Superior Court County of Contra Costa, CA Brentwood Press No. 02-1273/ 73528 Publish Dates: May 26, June 2, 9, 16, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0002803-00 The name of the business(es): Bottom Line Notary Located at: 1059 Main Street In: Oakley, CA 94561, is hereby registered by the following owner: Victoria Malik. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on September 2016.

Signature of registrant: Victoria Malik. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 1, 2017 by Deputy L Ferm Expires 5/1/2022 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 73395 Publish dates: May 19, 26, June 2, 9, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003262-00 The name of the business: St Catherine Home Located at: 1181 Langton Dr In: San Romon, CA 94582, is hereby registered by the following owner: Agape Care Home Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Robert Jo / CEO, Pres. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 23, 2017

by Deputy M Barajas Expires 5/23/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73588 Publish dates: June 2, 9, 16, 23, 2017.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003037-00 The name of the business: Wence House California Cuisine Located at: 6670 Lone Tree Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Alfonso Wence and Norma Wence. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Alfonso Wence. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 11, 2017 by Deputy C Pittman Expires 5/11/2022 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 73596 Publish dates: June 2, 9, 16, 23, 2017.

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A three-way tie for valedictorian

by Aly Brown Staff Writer

As Dozier-Libbey Medical High School in Antioch wraps up yet another year, the class of 2017 celebrates its valedictorians – the students with the highest cumulative GPAs. Angela Geronimo – Valedictorian As one of the three valedictorians at Dozier-Libbey, Angela Geronimo will graduate with a GPA of 4.3.

She is the president of her school’s Interact Club and co-president of Cultures of the World Club: Persian Perspective. She was also involved in Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), California Scholarship Federation and Interact Council. In the community, Angela was an EDGE Core youth leader for her church, a volunteer alumnus for Holy Rosary Catholic School and a Kaiser Permanente intern in the administrative and staffing departments, in addition to participating in various community-service events.

While she said choosing a favorite teacher from among the amazing, supportive staff at Dozier-Libbey would be difficult, she noted her Spanish classes as her favorite.

“Achieving the title of valedictorian was the most triumphant and fulfilling accomplishment of my life, because I was able to receive recognition and confirmation that the hard work, stress and sleep deprivation were worth it, ultimately boosting my self-esteem, making a childhood dream come true and making my family, friends and teachers proud,” she said. “Taking this honor, I will continue to work hard when I enroll into the University of California, San Diego, where I will partake in the study abroad program, become active in humanitarian efforts and build a strong medical school application in order to pursue my other lifelong dream of becoming a physician.”

Caroline Sheikhzadeh – Valedictorian Caroline Sheikhzadeh was another top student with a 4.3 GPA. On campus, she participated in Cultures of the World: Persian Perspective – from 2015 to present, serving as both

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by flying water bottles (and) sustained minor injuries,” said Brentwood Police Lt. Walter O’Grodnick. “It was actually described as a melee at one point, and those responsible could face battery charges. They need to be held accountable for their actions.”

Following the event, Liberty Principal Pat Walsh suspended several end-ofthe-year activities, including the senior powderpuff game, sunset event, senior barbecue and breakfast.

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the co-founder and co-president. She was also a co-founder and co-president for the Photography Club during that time, in addition to participating as a member for HOSA and California Scholarship Federation.

Active in her community, Caroline was an academic coach for her high school, tutoring topics such as algebra, precalculus, physics, medical math and calculus. She also participated in the HOSA community-service activities, including a disaster drill.

While she couldn’t choose one teacher as her favorite, Caroline loved medical ethics, taught by Mr. Libbey.

“I was not only taught about topics that pertained to the medical field and current events, but learned how to analyze and interpret what is going on in the world from different perspectives, something I know will help me later in life,” she said. “This is also where I had the privilege of conducting my Be The Change project with my group, where we came up with a healing tool for students with depression, which we just presented at the second-annual ThinkTank competition for the district.”

Caroline and her team members will develop their idea, The Legacy Book, further to make a real difference at DozierLibbey for years to come and hopefully in communities outside the school as well.

“I am honored to be recognized for my academic achievements, which I have worked extremely hard for over these past four years,” Caroline said. “I have my network of support to thank for my accomplishments, including my parents, Ali and Shirley; my brother, Dustin; my

best friend, Noco; and especially the Dozier-Libbey staff. There have been several rough patches for me thus far, but without fail these people always motivate me to push forward and be the best that I can be no matter what. They have taught me that life truly is ‘10 percent what happens to you and 90 percent how you react to it.’

Their faith in my abilities and the magnitude of their own accomplishments has inspired me to strive not only for academic success, but for success in all aspects of life, and they will continue to do so in the years to come.”

Caroline plans to continue her educational journey at UC San Diego in Earl Warren College, majoring in bioengineering on a biotechnology track.

Katty Wu Deng Also ranking as valedictorian, Katty Wu Deng will graduate from the class of 2017 with a 4.3 GPA. She has been on the varsity golf team for two years and played for Antioch High School.

In school, she is involved in Diversity; worked as the photographer for yearbook; class officer in Student Government for three years, serving as the senior class treasurer; the co-president of Photography Club for two years; and has been an officer for HOSA for three years, serving as the vice president of finance the past year.

Beyond the classroom, she has volunteered at Kaiser Permanente for two and a half years, accruing more than 400 community-service hours. As part of HOSA, she was able to participate and organize the flu clinics and Point of Dispensing drills for two consecutive years, through

erything except the powderpuff game and senior sunset, because I could not be sure students would be safe at those events.”

Amy Agnos, whose son is a sophomore at Liberty and was not involved in the incident, said she applauds Walsh’s response to the event.

“I am ecstatic with him; he has done all the right things,” said Agnos. “He has sent the message that there is zero tolerance, and as a parent of an underclassman, I am thrilled to know I have a safe place for my children to go. I think he has done a really great job.”

Walsh said he is currently working

with staff to review video footage and will continue to take disciplinary action as warranted. He said he could not comment on whether those involved might be excluded from graduation ceremonies.

“I am meeting with student leadership groups to review our expectations for student behavior, and hopefully, these discussions will lead to a positive and productive end of our school year,” he said. “My job, first and foremost, is to ensure the safety of our students. School must be a safe place to learn, eat lunch and hold extracurricular activities.”

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collaboration with the Contra Costa MRC. This year, she also got the opportunity to be a part of the Kaiser Internship through AUSD where she was able to shadow and intern at the cardiology, pulmonology, nephrology and neurology departments.

She noted physiology, AP statistics and AP calculus as some of her favorite topics in school, as they were challenging as much as they were rewarding.

“Many people may think being the valedictorian is just a title that will not matter 10 years from high school,” Katty said. “Don’t get me wrong, that’s what I used to think before too, but now I think it is something more for myself personally.

Being a valedictorian is an honor to prove to myself – and those who once looked down upon me – I am not an embarrassment nor incapable of achieving greater things. Coming from a third-world country to a first-world country meant I had to adapt, make new friends and, most challengingly, learn a new language I was never familiar with. I never knew until now that it is possible for me to become the first person in my family to attend a university, but not just any university, my dream university. All this would not have been possible without the support of my family and friends who accepted me as I am and stuck with me through all the stressful yet memorable times. However, I want to give the biggest thank-you to every teacher at Dozier-Libbey, because they were more than just teachers to me; they were my supporters. Being at DozierLibbey was a safe haven for me, and it was also a place where I truly felt all the teachers and staff wanted me to succeed.”

Katty has been accepted into UCLA and will attend next fall with plans to major in human biology and society in hopes of becoming a physician assistant.

Dozier-Libbey Medical High School Principal Scott Bergerhouse said all three of these students were true examples for others.

“They not only work extremely hard in school, but are very involved in the community as a whole,” he said. “And I’m honored to be associated with such fine individuals.”

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The work will be completed in two phases, beginning with the Bixler Road to Byron Highway portion and followed by the section from Byron Highway to Sellers Avenue. In both cases, motorists can expect delays, as westbound traffic will stay on Balfour Road and eastbound traffic will be detoured to local streets.

The $5.7 million project will be paid for with Discovery Bay West Traffic Mitigation funds.

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I’ve paid my dues to the working world, and now it’s time to enjoy life and have some fun.

orman Jackson had never heard of a retired men’s club when he left the work-

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“I’d never heard of it and didn’t know they existed,” said Jackson, an 81-year-old Brentwood resident, who belongs to the Brentwood Sons in Retirement (SIR).

SIR is a social group for retired and semiretired men that hosts monthly luncheons with guest speakers and plans social activities, such as bowling leagues, beer tastings, wine tastings, golf outings, pickleball games, couples events, holiday events and more.

“A friend of a friend mentioned it to me, and I thought it sounded like a good idea,” he said.

Since Jackson joined, he has enjoyed the companionship and planned activities with other retired and semiretired men in the area.

“I’ve paid my dues to the working world, and now it’s time to enjoy life and have some fun,” said Jackson.

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Sons in Retirement, a social group for retired and semiretired men, plans monthly activities for its members, including an annual Mother’s Day luncheon, which was at Cap’s Oak Street Bar & Grill in Brentwood this year and featured an Elvis impersonator.

California, regardless of their age, with a mission to improve the lives of their members through fun activities, events and friendships formed within the group. There are no secret handshakes, and the group is not affiliated with any political cause or religious group.

“We’re just a bunch of guys who like to have a good time,” said Jackson.

Besides the Brentwood branch, there is also a SIR Discovery Bay branch, which also hosts a monthly luncheon and several fun activities for its members.

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is amazing,” said Kirtley. “We are an eclectic group of guys who enjoy getting together, talking and doing different activities. It’s a really great place to get to know people.”

Both the Brentwood and Discovery Bay SIR groups are welcoming new members.

The Brentwood SIR group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month for a luncheon at the Nines Restaurant, 100 Summerset Dr., in Brentwood. For more information, visit www.sirbr108.org or call Norman Jackson at 925-516-9499. The Discovery Bay SIR group meets monthly at the Discovery Bay Country Club, 1475 Clubhouse Dr. For more information, visit www.sir161.org or call Tom Kirtley at 925-240-8071.

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“I am very much aware of the unique difficulties men face in a divorce and some of the most difficult and life-changing decisions they will ever have to make,” said Amthor. “My more than 20 years of experience as an attorney and the fact that I have had to personally experience many ON THE COVER: East County Family Law Group, a full-service firm in Brentwood led by family law attorney Michael Amthor, helps individuals and families in Brentwood and Contra Costa County.

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Family law attorney Michael Amthor has years of experience and expertise in helping individuals and families deal with issues of the law. of the same issues most men face when going through a divorce, make me very qualified, empathetic and capable of effectively advising and representing men.”

While some men might shy away from lawyers and try to tackle the endeavor on their own, Amthor warns this is a mistake that could have serious consequences.

“It is critical for men to always get advice from an experienced male attorney, who can identify with the emotions and

issues men face while going through a divorce,” said Amthor. “Experience and reputation are key. Consult with an attorney even if things are amicable. There are many issues that need to be considered, and most men don’t even know what they don’t know.”

Besides handling divorces, East County Family Law Group has represented thousands of people in drafting living trusts, wills, powers of attorney and a variety of other estate-planning documents.

Amthor also has vast experience handling probate matters and representing living-trust trustees after a loved one passes. Regardless of the legal issue, his experience gives his clients peace of mind that is hard to find when you’re entering a courtroom.

“You can’t find anyone with the level of experience and expertise that Michael Amthor has,” said Brentwood resident Perry Chicaine, whose family has used East County Family Law Group for several different legal issues over the past seven years.

“He gives excellent legal advice and puts you at ease when you’re dealing with legal issues,” said Chicaine.

East County Family Law Group also has many clients who have benefited from the services of its legal team.

“We can assist virtually everyone, regardless of their budget,” said Amthor.

“Every day, our paralegal and documentpreparation services help people who represent themselves in the court system.

Having documents prepared correctly and written in an easy-to-understand way is half the battle in family law cases.”

East County Family Law Group is located at 1120 2nd St., Suite C, in Brentwood. For more information, visit www.eastcountyfamilylaw.com or call 925-516-4888.

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wasn’t until the mailman delivered a letter from Kaiser Permanente with news about Silver & Fit, an exercise and healthy aging program, that this 67-year-old woman wondered how many bathing-suit summers were in her future.

Not ready to give up on all those wonderful outdoor activities, I signed up for the no-cost, fitness-facility program, which meant I could go to the fitness club or exercise center of my choice. That is when I put on my big girl britches – or in this case, my brand new workout outfit – and met my first of the three champion local business men who have already changed my life.

Travon Covington, fitness manager at In-Shape in Brentwood, met me with a warm handshake and friendly smile.

Still shaking in my tennis shoes about the thought of working out with what

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Local resident Peggie Schuitemaker, center, is seen here with her get-fit support team, from left, Travon Covington, Alan Iannaccone and Peter Charitou.

I expected to be members of the “Bay Watch” cast, I was genuinely surprised to see regular people of all ages and sizes in various stages of their fitness program.

With a big sigh of relief, I joined Travon for a quick tour of the facility.

After a series of simple exercises and evaluation of my capabilities, we discussed a program with a personal trainer to get

me on track. His words were, “We will take good care of you, I promise.”

I dropped my workout towel in the bin by the front door and practically skipped to my car. I did it, and it was painless.

My next visit was to Alan Iannaccone, a local chiropractor, whose name is as familiar as Main Street in Brentwood.

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since the age of 19 for preventative measures, I normally travel 45 miles for treatment, but decided to give him a try.

After a great conversation about me, my lifestyle and my health, I experienced the best chiropractic visit of my life.

His adjusting technique is quality, his knowledge of the healthy body is outstanding and his bedside manner exceeds professionalism.

“Taking care of my patients is a privilege,” Alan said, as I left.

Now I really can skip!

Kaiser says ‘Healthy Living is a Choice for Life,’ so I chose to end my day with my husband at Sweeney’s Grill and Bar, our favorite restaurant. I bragged to our good friends, Peter and Veronica Charitou, owners of Sweeney’s, about my choice to get ‘bathing-suit healthy,’ and as always, he prepared a special meal of grilled chicken and fresh veggies presented in true ‘Peter’ style.

This champion No. 3 is, in my opinion, one of Brentwood’s finest men in business.

According to Peter, “This is just what I do – take good care of my customers.”

The journey to 67 has been an absolute blast, but looking forward to improving on my quality of life for years to come has just become a whole lot easier, thanks to these champions.

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According to the American Academy of Dermatology, men diagnosed with melanoma between the ages of 15 and 39 were 55 percent more likely to die from the disease than females diagnosed with melanoma from the same age group.

Likewise, the incidence of melanoma in men ages 80 and older is three times higher than women of the same age.

While you can’t turn back the clock and apply sunscreen, you can find a doctor to help you keep your skin healthy.

Dr. Robert E. Beer, of Balfour Dermatology in Brentwood, is East County’s expert at diagnosing and treating several skin conditions, including skin cancer.

“Skin cancer is more prevalent in men, because traditionally, men have more jobs outdoors than women; typically have shorter hair, exposing more skin to the sun; play sports with more sun exposure; have more perspiration; and are less likely than women to apply protective products and SPF,” said Beer.

For those who are unsure of their current skin health, Balfour Dermatology is a full-service dermatology practice that offers a variety of skin-care services and specializes in the detection and treatment of skin cancer. Many of their male patients also come in to treat sun damage, including age spots, adult acne,

fine lines, wrinkles and volume loss.

“Brotox, or Botox for men, is a popular trend for men to help soften their lines and not their edge, with a simple, subtle, quick correction to fine lines and wrinkles,” said Beer.

The key to treating skin cancer is early detection and prevention.

Beer also recommends skin checks, either annually or more frequently if you have a previous skin-cancer history, or anytime a mole, birthmark or freckle changes in shape, size or color, or something new develops. Taking care of your skin will not only help improve your own health, but set an example for others in your family to follow.

“Our children learn by example and what they see us doing,” said Beer. “It is our responsibility to show them with our prevention how they can care for their skin and prevent sun damage, which can lead to very serious consequences. If you’re not doing it for yourself, do it for them.”

For those already facing the realities of skin cancer, Balfour Dermatology offers treatments, including radiation and surgery.

“I’ve had three types of skin cancer, and I wouldn’t be alive if it wasn’t for Dr. Beer,” said Brentwood resident Jim Rankin.

Balfour Dermatology is located at 2221 Balfour Road, Suite A, in Brentwood. For more information, visit www.skinquestion.com or call 925-240-9116.

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A woman on West 10th Street was screaming about a person chasing another person with a chair and threatening people.

May 22, 7:58 a.m., in Antioch The following is a sample of recent activity reported by local law enforcement agencies.

BRENTWOOD The Brentwood Police Department’s recent opening of their new dispatch center has delayed their ability to provide weekly cop logs to the media as they work to get their new computers and record management systems up and running. The department expects to have the new cop logs online by June 1. Look for updated entries in the June 9 edition of The Press.

OAKLEY May 14, 12:09 a.m. Suspicious circumstances were reported on the 400 block of Hill Avenue.

May 14, 12:32 a.m. Police were notified of a reckless driver at the AM PM gas station on East Cypress and Bridgehead roads.

May 14, 1:22 p.m. The police were called upon due to a suspicious subject on 700 Block Domaine Court.

May 14, 3:13 p.m. A vehicle theft was reported on the 1100 block of Vintage Road.

May 14, 3:34 p.m. A man was reported to be drunk in public in front of the police station.

May 14. 7:04 p.m. The police arrived at the 60 block of Malicoat Avenue, because of a complaint of loud party.

May 15, 8:19 a.m. An incident of vehicle theft was reported on the 6000 of block Tazetta Drive.

May 15, 9:51 a.m. The police were called to intervene in a verbal dispute on the 300 block of Cashew Lane.

May 15, 10:14 a.m. A reckless driver was reported on Main Street and Simoni Ranch Road.

May 15, 3:10 p.m. Police were notified of a traffic hazard at O’Hara Avenue and Laurel Road.

May 15, 3:17 p.m. Police found an aban-

doned vehicle on the 1500 block of Coventry Drive.

May 15, 4:07 p.m. Police were notified of an abandoned vehicle on the 600 block of Honey Lane.

May 15, 4:24 p.m. A hit-and-run was reported at W Cypress Road and Main Street.

May 15, 10:44 p.m. The police arrived at Raley’s due to a petty theft.

May 16, 7:49 a.m. Police revoked a license at Iron House Elementary School.

May 16, 8:01 a.m. Police were called to the 5600 block of Main Street, where a vehicle theft occurred.

May 16, 5:59 p.m. The police were called to control a person causing a public nuisance on the 1100 block of Deep Park Road.

May 16, 9:30 p.m. The police arrived at Brown Road and Laurel Road due to complaints of loud music.

May 16, 11:44 p.m. Authorities detained a suspicious person at Marina and Cypress.

May 17, 12:44 a.m. Officials detained a suspicious vehicle at the Antioch Pier.

May 18, 3:18 a.m. Officials detained a suspicious vehicle on O’Hara Avenue.

May 18, 10:04 a.m. A case of a credit card fraud was reported on the 40 block of Nettle Court.

May 19, 12:36 a.m. The authorities were informed of a trespasser in Chevron by Oak and Main.

May 19, 9:00 p.m. Authorities were asked to patrol Creek Side Park.

May 19, 11:23 p.m. Authorities were informed of a reckless driver on Bethel Island and East Cypress roads.

May 20, 1:21 a.m. Authorities were called due to a loud party on Winchester Drive and Tudor Court.

May 20, 5:15 p.m. Reports of suspicious activity at Taco Bell were sent in.

May 20, 7:15 p.m. The authorities were called to the 80 block of Sunset Meadows Lane due to a call regarding harassment.

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This truck ran onto the median strip of Walnut Boulevard in Brentwood Monday, May 29, and knocked down a number of trees before rolling onto its side just after midnight. The driver was uninjured.

ANTIOCH May 21, 4:04 p.m. On Sycamore Drive, a resident reported a woman jumped out his bedroom window as he was arriving home.

She was described as wearing a skirt.

May 22, 7:58 a.m. A woman on West 10th Street was screaming about a person chasing another person with a chair and threatening people. She was unable to calm down and talk about it with authorities.

May 22, 11:24 a.m. A report of a burglary was filed on Reimche Drive. The victim reported she heard someone in her house, and as he walked out, he took off running.

May 22, 4:07 a.m. A person was robbed of her house keys and jewelry on Clearbrook Road.

May 23, 14:09 p.m. On Fairside Way, person caught a burglary of his house on camera, where the robber entered through an unlocked door and left through the back door.

May 25, 5:50 a.m. There was a report of

a person driving a black Hyundai Sonata 4D with tinted windows, without permission on Acacia and A avenues. The reporting person told authorities she believed they came in her house and took her backpack with her car keys inside.

May 27, 4:37 p.m. Someone broke down another person’s front door on Roosevelt Lane.

May 27, 12:43 p.m. A homeowner came home after a four-day trip to LA and found his front and garage doors were open on Lair Way. May 27, 12:38 p.m. An alarm sounded on Shannondale Drive and caught a trespasser. The suspect was described as wearing a black hoodie and sweat pants.

May 27, 4:54 p.m. A resident reported a person with a knife in his hands and then hung up. She then called again, saying he was at her location and fighting with her cousin. The subject was a retired Oakland police officer and was found armed with a box cutter.

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Events Friday, June 2 Beer Dinner

Hop Fusion presents a six-course beer dinner, at the Brentwood Community Center, at 6:30 p.m.

A single dinner ticket is $65, and a table for 10 is $600. For more information, visit Facebook. com/hopfusionbrentwood or call Dan at 510-209-0179.

“James and The Giant Peach”

The Stage Right Conservatory Theatre presents “James and the Giant Peach,” at 7 p.m., on June 2, 3, 9 and 10; and at 2 p.m., on June 4 and 11, located at the Nick Rodriguez Community Center Theatre. Tickets for adults are $10, students and seniors are $8 and kids 10 and under are $5. For more information, call 925-216-4613 or visit www.srctgrp.org.

“An Ideal Husband”

Town Hall Theatre presents “An Ideal Husband,” from June 3 to 24, with previews running on June 2. Tickets are $20 for previews; $29 to $32 on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; and $25 to $29 on Sundays. For more information, call 925-2831557 or visit www.townhalltheatre.com.

Saturday, June 3 Community Yard Sale

A community yard sale will take place at 6241 Brentwood Blvd., from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, contact Chuck Turner at 925-6844604 or chucktphd@gmail.com.

Paint Day

Oakley Senior Center presents Paint Day, from 2 to 5 p.m., at the Providence Bar and Eatery, 2085 Main St., in Oakley. Create a painting of your choice with the help of paint instructor Juliee Hanlon of Smeared Paint. The cost for supplies and training is $35. For more information or to sign up, contact the senior center at 925-6267223 or Tim Lear at 925-679-8636.

Sunday, June 4 Baccalaureate Ceremony

The Most Holy Rosary Church hosts a baccalaureate ceremony, at 7 p.m., with the procession line at 6:45 p.m., at 1313 A St., in Antioch. This will be an appreciation ceremony for graduating seniors. For more information, contact Walter Ruehlig at 925-756-7628.

Johnny Cash Tribute

Summerset Orchards presents a tribute to Johnny Cash, at 3 p.m., at 770 Centennial Place, in Brentwood. James Garner will take the audience through a musical journey, celebrating Johnny Cash’s biggest hits. Tickets are $15 each. For more information, contact Summerset Orchards’ activity desk at 925-513-2640.

Monday, June 5 Hike with a View

The Conservancy and East Bay Regional Park District host a series of hikes on properties that will be opening to the public in the near future.

For more information and hike locations and schedules, visit kreigerpeak.eventbrite.com.

NARFE Meeting

The National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Delta Chapter 1718 meets at noon in the Denny’s located at 4823 Lone Tree Way, in Antioch. Guest speaker Michael McRay, of Congressman DeSaulnier’s office, will speak after lunch. For more information, contact Dorothy Wilson at 925-679-7961.

Wednesday, June 7 Medicare Discussion

Health Care for All – Contra Costa Chapter – and the League of Women Voters of Diablo Valley present a discussion on Californian Medicare, from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m., at the Brentwood

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Community Center, 35 Oak St., room B. The evening will feature a film, with a discussion to follow. For more information, contact Marikay Batina at 925-305-1039.

information, contact Christine Medeiros at 925-513-6338, 925-634-8217 and cmedeiros@ brentwood.k12.ca.us.

Thursday, June 8 Support Group Meeting

The Brentwood Concert Band will perform outdoors at 7 p.m. in the quad area at Liberty High School. Admission is $10. Seniors, children and veterans are free. For more information, visit www. brentwoodconcertband.com. Tickets available at the door.

The Brentwood Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group hosts an open discussion every second Thursday of each month regarding Alzheimers, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Neighborhood Church, 50 Birch St. For more information, contact the Alzheimer’s Association at 925-284-7942 or 800272-3900 or visit www.alznorcal.org.

Striped Bass Dinner

California Striped Bass Association (CSBA) West Delta Chapter holds its monthly dinner meeting at Bridge Marina Yacht Club, 20 Fleming Lane, in Antioch, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dinner costs $17, and reservations are required. For more information or reservations, contact Tom Coss at tomcoss8@comcast.net or 925-699-1699.

Support Group

The Type 1 Diabetic Pump Support Group will meet every second Thursday of the month, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., at the Kaiser Sand Creek Hospital, 4501 Sand Creek Road, in Antioch. The group will meet in rooms 1A and 1B. For more information, contact Cheryl at 925-516-7725.

Chamber Business Mixer

Los Medanos College (LMC) presents Business 2 Business, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Los Medanos College, 2700 E Leland Road, in Pittsburg. The presentation will take place in the library, room L 109. Come meet business associates and learn about LMC and the LMC foundation. For more information, contact Trinh Nguyen at 925-473-7315.

Friday, June 9 Open Mic

The Brentwood Community Center presents Open Mic Announcement, at 6:30 p.m., at the Brentwood Community Center. The mic is open to anyone with any sort of creative work they wish to share. For more information, contact Kati Short at 925-634-6655 or katishort@yahoo.com.

Saturday, June 10 Day at the Races

The Discovery Bay Yacht club presents A Day at the Races, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with the bus departing from the Discovery Bay Yacht Club parking lot at 9:30 a.m. Breakfast and lunch buffets will be provided throughout the day.

The fee is $75 with the bus ride and $52 with no ride. For more information or to register, contact Carolyn Graham at 925-389-7072 or visit dbyc. com/event-2403742.

On The Horizon Monday, June 12 Golf Classic

The Patriots Jet Foundation is hosting its thirdannual golf classic, from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., at 1475 Clubhouse Dr., in Discovery Bay. There will be golfing activities and competitions with prizes. An entry fee of $200 is required, which includes green fees, cart, golf bag, breakfast, lunch and awards. For more information, contact the Patriots Jet Foundation at 925-437-3630 or ginger@patriotsjetteam.com.

Feeding Program

The United States Department of Agriculture presents the Summer Feeding Program, from June 12 to July 14, from noon to 12:30 p.m., at three different locations in Brentwood – Brentwood Elementary School, 200 Griffith Lane; Villa Amador Community Center, 2101 Sand Creek Road; and Village Community Resource Center, 633 Village Dr. For more

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The Antioch Lapidary Club presents Rock Sale and Swap and Bar-B-Que at Antioch Lapidary Club, 425 Fulton Shipyard Road, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring all sorts of rocks, minerals and jewelry you wish to sell and trade. A fee of $5 will be asked for sellers. For more information or to make a reservation, contact Gary Casillas at 925-458-4076.

Sign-Ups Summer Camp

Aspire Summer Camp in Pittsburg will run from June 19 to Aug. 11, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Daily activities in the camp include performing arts, computer technology, clubs, field trips and more. For more information or to register, contact 925-318-4053.

Youth Football, Cheer

Registrations are open for Delta Patriots’ football and cheer camps for kids ages 6 to 9. The registration deadline for cheer is June 9, while the registration for football is currently open. For more information, visit www.deltapatriots.com or email deltapatriots@deltapatriots.com.

Brush-Up Classes

Liberty Adult Education offers classes on reading, writing and math, every Monday and Wednesday, from 8:30 to 11 a.m., at 929 2nd St., in Brentwood.

Brush up on old skills in this free course. For more information, contact heskettb@luhsd.net or 925-634-2565.

Foundation Volunteers

The Brentwood Library Foundation is looking for people for a unique volunteer opportunity.

People are needed who can use a computer, contact donors and help the fundraising committee. For more information, contact Ellen Moser at ellynne.moser@gmail.com or 650-400-7208.

Delta Gallery Art Classes

Delta Gallery offers a wide variety of creative art classes for all ages. Classes for kids include oil painting and themed classes. Workshops for adults and teens include drawing, jewelry design, oil painting and paint-and-wine events.

The classes are located at 2485 Sand Creek Road in the Streets of Brentwood Shopping Center, Brentwood. For more information, visit www. deltagallery.com or call 925-516-5935.

Girl Scouts of Nor Cal

Girl Scouts of Nor Cal seeks girls and adults to join its leadership team. Contact infogirlscouts@ yahoo.com with your girl’s name, grade, school, address and phone number.

Career Technical Education Program

Liberty Adult Education is accepting enrollment for its Summer Career Technical Education Program session, at 929 2nd St., in Brentwood.

Classes commence on June 12. Learn skills that are needed in the fields of business and medical professions. For more information, call 925-6342565 or visit www.libertyadulted.org.

Girls’ Basketball Camp

The Heritage girls’ basketball teams will host a basketball camp, from June 14 to 17, at Heritage high school. The camp is open to girls from third through eighth grade. To register, visit www. leaguelineup.com/.basketball.

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