Brentwood Press 07.21.17

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Vol. 19, No. 29

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Public says All dressed up no to project proposal

July 21, 2017

Arrest Made In Murder

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

Residents of Brentwood’s Deer Ridge and Shadow Lakes neighborhoods packed the city council chambers last week to voice their disapproval of a proposed construction project for two senior residential facilities on the golf courses. The majority of roughly 30 public speakers expressed anger and a wide range of concerns about the project – including increased traffic, decreased property values, added strain on emergency responders and an interruption of the serene golf-course environment. The project looms large for the almost 2,000 homes in the Deer Ridge and Shadow Lakes communities that surround the two courses. see Proposal page 34

A teen suspect has been arrested in the shooting death of local resident Allie Sweitzer. Page 9

Bringing Awareness Photo by Tony Kukulich

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mokey, a dachshund and Chihuahua mix, popped on his best pink tie and headed out to the HALO adoption event in Brentwood at Wynstone Park on Saturday, July 15. The event was sponsored by HALO and the builder of the Wynstone at Barrington neighborhood, TRI Pointe Homes. No word yet on whether Smokey was adopted, but with that great tie and runway-ready look, we bet he found his forever home.

Famous author, autism expert Temple Grandin speaking at Campos event. Page 4

Stand down event addresses veterans’ needs Gymnast by Tony Kukulich Correspondent

Citizens and civilians often show their appreciation and respect for veterans and active-duty members by standing up in acknowledgement of their service and sacrifice. Now a group of local veterans is returning the sentiment by standing down for fellow vets with an upcoming East County event. Stand Down on the Delta is a four-day encampment hosted by the Delta Veterans Group (DVG) and will be held at the Contra Costa Fair Grounds in Antioch from Aug. 11 to 14. Designed to provide critical services to homeless and atrisk veterans, the event will offer food, shelter, legal services, addiction counseling and hygiene

“ We try to get that participant to make that complete cycle and come back and volunteer and serve their community in whatever capacity that they can. It’s not a handout. It’s a hand up.

J.R. Wilson, Stand Down on the Delta organizer services in addition to medical, dental and vision care. Veterans will also be provided the opportunity to connect with and feel part of the local veteran’s community. “Veteran homelessness for both male and female veterans is rising,” said Steve Todd, commander of the Brentwood VFW Post 10789. “Stand downs have

made a positive impact on the veterans that I have met that were past recipients. I think it gives homeless veterans and at-risk veterans the opportunity to feel the support of the community and to let them know we care. The DVG has done an awesome job getting this program going in East Contra Costa County.” J.R. Wilson, founder and

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president of the DVG, is the driving force behind the event. After four years in the Army, Wilson went to work supporting disabled veterans. He was introduced to the stand-down concept while working in the national office of the Disabled American Veterans where the first stand down was held in the ’80s. After moving back to East County, Wilson recognized a need to provide services for homeless veterans in the area, and he founded the DVG to launch the Stand Down on the Delta. It’s a biannual event that started in 2015 and provided services for 356 veterans and family members in its inaugural year. Wilson said he expects to serve approximately 400 vets this year. see Veterans’ page 34

Road Work

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County public works is repairing Marsh Creek Road from Deer Valley Road to Gill Drive.

Back On Track

Olympic hopeful Ruben Padilla is back training after a series of debilitating injuries. Page 23 Calendar................................35 Classifieds.............................30 Cop Logs................................33 Education................................8 Entertainment.....................11 Food........................................10 Health & Beauty..................21 Milestones............................13 Pets.........................................17 Sports.....................................23

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Local school supply lists are now available online at www. teacherlists.com.


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