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Vol. 18, No. 33
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Commission Vintage Volkswagens approves new library design by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer
The design plan of the future Brentwood Library will now have an alternate ending. The Brentwood Planning Commission recently approved the reworked design of the library after seeking changes during a review in June. “I think we have a building that is going to be a nice addition and a nice complement to the civic center for downtown,” said Planning Commissioner John Fink. “I am looking forward to its
August 12, 2016
The Gridiron Lowdown
Check out The Press’ special edition on this season’s Bay Valley Athletic League. Page 1B
New Plan To Save The Yard Photo by Tony Kukulich
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his lineup of classic VW buses drew fans of the iconic hippy mobiles to the Hot Brentwood Days car show on August 6, in downtown Brentwood. The popular event featured an array of hot rods, roadsters and classic cars, as well as vendors, food and live music.
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Roddy Ranch Golf Club shuts down by Amy Schrader Correspondent
Citing rising water rates as the primary reason for its closure, Antioch’s Roddy Ranch Golf Club abruptly shuttered its doors on Aug. 11, ending 16 years of operation in East County. “Ultimately the expense associated with irrigating the golf course has burdened the club to the point that it is no longer economically feasible for the course to stay in business,” read a statement from the golf club posted on their website this week. Nearby Shadow Lakes course has been operating on a limited schedule for the past few months. Since the announcement of the closure, social media sites have been filled with messages, supporting the Roddy family. “Jack Roddy has done
Photo by Richard Wisdom
Regulars at the Roddy Ranch Golf Club enjoyed their last rounds of golf this week at the Antioch course. Officials abruptly closed the facility Aug. 11 after 16 years in operation. a lot for our community,” commented Oakley resident Kelly Mykrantz on Facebook. “It’s heartbreaking to see someone build a dream and see it crushed by uncontrollable cir-
cumstances.” Roddy, a champion rodeo cowboy, competed in his first Real Cowboy Association rodeo at the age of 14, before joining the RCA and
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competing around the country, becoming college rodeo’s all-around champion in 1959, and winning the world championship in steer wrestling in 1966, setting a record for total earnings in the event. He was inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in 1979. In 1976, while flying over the East Bay, Roddy spotted the rolling foothills near Mount Diablo and purchased 2,156 acres, with the hope of using the property for ranching. When that wasn’t economically feasible, Roddy partnered with investors, forming plans for a golf course and luxury homes. While the homes never came to fruition due to city boundary and zoning changes, the golf course, designed by J. Michael Poellot, opened for play in 2000, and quickly became one of the most popular courses in see Roddy page 14A
Water District
go to news/WebExtras! The Contra Costa Water District completes testing for lead and copper.
Save the Yard advocates plot their next move after proposed ballot measure fails. Page 4A
Wrestling To The Top
Falcon grapplers excel at the Cadet-Junior National Championships. Page 19A Calendar............................. 11B Classifieds..........................23A Cop Logs.............................27A Entertainment.................... 9A Food....................................... 8A Health & Beauty...............11A Milestones.........................13A Opinion...............................18A Pets......................................16A Sports..................................19A
Red Cross
go to news/press releases Red Cross blood donations urgently needed in the final weeks of summer.