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UPS center set for overhaul, expansion

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Shattering The Ceiling

Women-owned businesses are on the rise. Meet some of them in this week’s edition. Page 1B

Closing In On Centennial

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

The Oakley United Parcel Service distribution center is gearing up for the holiday rush of packages.

The facility, on Live Oak Avenue, just north of Orchard Park Elementary School, will add 3,880 square feet of modular buildings to its 2,500-square-foot building to store overflow packages. The Oakley City Council recently approved the additions.

“Part of the deal is that after the New Year, we will pave the site and become a more permanent site right there,” said Nelson Ye, UPS representative.

The extra 14-foot-high buildings on the 4.8 acre site, will mean 50 trucks, as opposed to the current 30, will enter and exit the facility daily.

School traffic isn’t expected to be impacted since the trucks exit around 6 a.m. and return between 6 and 8 p.m. at night, Ye said. see UPS page 30A

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he Freedom High School Marching Band and Color Guard recently placed third in its division at the first competition of the marching season. The event took place at the Delta Band Review at Antioch High School. Its drum line took sixth place overall in the percussion competition, in which they vied with 13 other drum lines. The band was lead by Lex VanBuskirk, head drum major and Alicia Harris and Celia Murillo, both assistant drum majors. The marching band is under the direction of Mr. George Chilcott.

Brentwood resident Jerri Brillhart celebrates milestone 99th birthday. Page 4A

Heritage Takes Bowl

Class turns students into athletic managers

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

The Athletics Management classes at Freedom and Liberty High Schools look like any other class, but they are one of a kind.

The classes, believed to be the only ones offered in the state, teach students how to work in the athletics field, touching on topics such as marketing, guest relations, safety and emergency planning and

use of video broadcasting and social media.

“I think it gives them a better understanding of athletics as a whole and also opens up an avenue for students who are interested in athletics,” said Freedom High School Athletic Director Steve Amaro. “Maybe it won’t be a collegiate career or a professional career, but it’s a manger for the Stockton Ports or in the field of public relations. In that sense, they are getting exposure to something

they wouldn’t have gotten exposure to until they got to college.

Students are thrown into the center of athletic events, assisting with video broadcasting, food and ticket sales and site directing, which includes welcoming visiting schools to campus.

Students are required to make presentations highlighting their experience and ways to improve.

Away from the action, students are briefed on eventmanagement scenarios, such as

protecting athletes and spectators during active lightning and spotting hypothermia. Industry experts, such as high school sports governing body officials, also routinely speak to the classes. Most students say their favorite part of the class is setting up and working at athletic events.

“It’s fun, because you get to watch the whole game while you are working,” said Freedom student Nina Sparacino, see Class page 30A

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andidates running for the Oakley City Council had an opportunity to showcase their platforms during a forum held last week at the Red Men Pocahontas Hall in Oakley. Hosted by the Oakley Chamber of Commerce and the Oakley Press, seven of the eight candidates turned out for the event. There are three seats available on the council this year.

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Brentwood woman marks 99th birthday

by Amy Schrader Correspondent

How does one live to the remarkable age of 99?

All it takes is exercise, eating right and the right attitude, according to Brentwood resident Jerri Brillhart, who celebrated her 99th birthday on Sept. 23. Brillhart’s appearance is not what you’d expect of someone nearing the century mark.

“People have this image of what someone over 90 should look like,” said Brillhart. “I’m definitely not that image.”

Most people who meet Brillhart think she’s at least 15 years younger. From driving, playing bridge and painting to exercising five days a week, swimming and attending open mic nights to recite her poetry, she not only looks younger, but also stays extremely active.

“My mom is amazing,” said Marilyn Matson, Brillhart’s daughter. “She has led a remarkable life and has always been able to start over and connect with people.”

Born in Chicago in 1917, Brillhart has lived through two world wars, was a toddler when women gained the right to vote, grew up before televisions were common household fixtures, was a teenager during the Great Depression, watched in wonder as the Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon and has seen the world change before her eyes.

“I feel like Rip Van Winkle,” said Brillhart. “Everything has changed.”

Growing up, Brillhart was raised by her mother who owned a women’s clothing store in Chicago. When she was 5, she had to care for her sister, who was just over a year old, in their apartment in the back of the store, while her mother worked.

After moving to Los Angeles, Brillhart got married and had two kids of her own, before her husband contracted polio and died within a week. She wanted to be able to take

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Jerri Brillhart care of her kids and not have them fend for themselves while she worked, so she bought a house and took in seven female boarders, who paid rent every week.

“I’ve overcome a lot of adversity,” said Brillhart.

She eventually remarried, gaining three stepdaughters, and had a third daughter with her second husband, who passed away when she was 71 years old, after 41 years of marriage. She has outlived her three stepdaughters, as well as many of her close friends.

“The hard part of living so long is that you outlive everyone else,” said Brillhart.

According to Brillhart, she will live to be at least 100 years old.

“My drivers license expires when I turn 102, and as long as I can drive, I’ll still be here,” she said.

Her advice to living a happy life is to create something, never stop trying to achieve goals and to set your mind to live a happy life.

“Anytime people create something, it brings them happiness and joy,” she said. “Find something in life to create that makes you happy.”

Brillhart is currently writing her memoir, which she hopes will be published for her 100th birthday. She agrees that her life has been nothing short of remarkable.

“It’s a wonderful life,” said Brillhart. “I can’t even describe how happy I am.”

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Brentwood resident Jerri Brillhart just celebrated her 99th birthday and is writing a memoir she plans to publish on her 100th birthday.

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Settlement checks being put to good use Facebook went crazy this week, as local residents posted photos and commented about their measly AT&T settlement checks, which were sent out after federal investigators found the company allowed unauthorized, third-party charges related to phony directory-assistance service on its customers’ telephone bills.

Some checks were as small as $0.06, but, they inspired two local women to make a difference with theirs and are encouraging others to do the same.

“In the first 12 hours after posting my 6-cent check on Facebook, I received 150 responses,” said Brentwood resident Karen Rarey. “Some were rather comical, while others posted their miniscule amounts, but the one that really caught my eye was Diane O’Brien’s comment.”

O’Brien, who owns Ribbons and Roses in downtown Brentwood, posted, “This is hilarious! Karen Rarey, put up a box for donations and everyone can donate their checks to a worthy cause, like families in need here locally. I’ll be the first to donate ours.”

Rarey realized O’Brien was on to

Two local residents have found a way to put their AT&T refund checks to good use.

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something.

“I reached out to Diane to see if we could use her shop as the donation point and suggested we donate the funds to the Brentwood Regional Community Chest.”

The Brentwood Regional Community Chest serves more than 550 families in need during the holiday season, providing them with a box of food and Christmas presents for all the children.

“I will be donating my check, plus another $20 to the Community Chest,” said Rarey. “I encourage others to do

the same.”

O’Brien has set up a white, wooden chest in her shop for donations to the Brentwood Regional Community Chest, but has taken it one step further and will memorialize each contributor to the cause.

“I also think it would be fun for me to take a picture of each person with their check,” said O’Brien. “We could post it all over social media.”

Rarey is encouraging others to get in on the good cause.

“Let’s make a difference this holiday season to families in need,” said Rarey.

“Sign your checks over to Brentwood Regional Community Chest, drop it off at Ribbons and Roses and, if you’re able, throw in some extra cash.”

To donate your AT&T settlement check or make a contribution to the Brentwood Regional Community Chest, stop by Ribbons and Roses, at 151 Chestnut St., in Brentwood. For more information, contact call 925-303-5248.

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White Pony Express hosts free shopping experience Continuing to serve in Contra Costa County, the nonprofit White Pony Express (WPE) will partner with the Church of God Holy in hosting its 41st Mobile Boutique, on Saturday, Oct. 15, at 1700 A St., in Antioch.

The event is free and open to disadvantaged neighbors. Those who attend will be able to shop for new and likenew clothing, shoes, books, toys and games – all free of charge. WPE will also provide its free mobile grocery at 1:30 p.m.

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FGS partners with donors by picking up their surplus of new and like-new goods and delivering them to underserved neighbors – either through community groups or events like the boutique. WPE serves 60,000 people a year and has given away more than 250,000 items of clothing and 75,000 toys,

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Local writer’s debut hits best seller list

by Amy Schrader Correspondent

Like many first-time authors, Brentwood resident Kerry Lonsdale struggled to get her first book, “Everything We Keep,” published.

After facing several rejections from big publishers, Londsdale’s luck changed last summer, when her manuscript went to auction after receiving multiple offers. “Everything We Keep” was purchased by Lake Union Publishing, an imprint of Amazon Publishing.

“I was ecstatic and in disbelief,” said Lonsdale.

Lonsdale started writing the book during her son’s football practices in 2010. There, she sat on the sidelines with her nose in a notebook, penning the pulse-pounding tale of a woman’s emotional journey to piece together the mystery of her fiancée’s disappearance. Aimme Tierney, the book’s main character, leads readers through twists and turns after the love of her life disappears in a boating accident.

“It bridges many genres,” said Lonsdale.

“It has strong elements of suspense, mystery and romance.”

“Everything We Keep” debuted on Aug. 1, and within 24 hours, became a top seller on Amazon Kindle’s best-seller list, followed by the ranks of “The Girl on the Train” and “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.” Within two weeks, it sold 50,000 units, and one week later, it sold 100,000 units, becoming a “Wall Street Journal” best seller.

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“ There’s no way in my wildest dreams I expected it to perform as well as it did.

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Kerry Lonsdale, author expected it to perform as well as it did,” said Lonsdale.

Readers have not only been flipping the pages of the fiction novel, but have also been connecting with the book’s characters.

“I love how easily I connected with the characters, and that much of the story took place in an area that I grew up in,” said Brentwood resident Shannon Cameron, who grew up in the Los Gatos, Saratoga area. “I’m so proud of Kerry and how successful the book has been.”

The Brentwood author has signed an additional two-book deal, which will result in a total of three books being published within one year.

“All the Breaking Waves,” a new, original, stand-alone story, will debut Dec. 6, and “Everything We Left Behind,” the sequel to “Everything We Keep,” is scheduled for later release.

“I’m so grateful for my readers,” said Lonsdale. “The past year has been crazy amazing.”

Lonsdale is available to Skype or meet with local book clubs. For more information, or to contact the author, visit www.kerrylonsdale. com.

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Brentwood author Kerry Lonsdale has much to celebrate.

Her debut book, “Everything We Keep,” has topped the Amazon Kindle best-seller list and the “Wall Street Journal” best-seller list.

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Liberty High School Students of the Month Liberty High School recently announced their newest group of Students of the Month.

Pictured are Emma Benko, Jacob Berry, Karli Blach, Trinity Boykin, Joseph Brasher, Cayden Brossard, Chase Camacho, Darynn Campanella, Elyse Capelli, Adriana Cendejas, Morgan Chandler, Dieloni Coleman, M. A. Costello, Maggie Dodson, Ryan Dutt, Emily Eaton, Gesselle Espino, Erik Fine, Hayley Finetti, Kahlil Fowlkes, Emily Gilmore, Celia Gonzalez, Brooke Graham, Josue Gutierrez, Rahah Haddad, Marcel Hale, Kyleigh Hammer, Erika Henderson, Sophia Hightower, Emily Jacobson, Daniel Jaime, Nick Kamalakis, Shimran Kumar, Alexis Larson, Ethan Leighton, Tehya Lovos, Frankie Machado, Madison MacPherson, William Maghoney, Sarah McGary, Husna Mohammad, Jarrett Monsef, Lindsey Morales, Tyler Musser. Suzanne Najera, Haley Neri, Carah Nolan, Joseph Oczon, Nicole Oleson, Raul Oviedo, Mykalah Parkinson, Bertha Price, Marcoantonio Ramirez, Amber Ramirez, Geno Restani, Tim Schirmer, McKenna Schroeder, Traeton Sherrill, Selena Sisneroz, Michael Smith, Jessee Solari, Delaney Sorenson, Dale Steidle, Jacob Stewart, Kiaja Stultz, Oscar Talavera, Joey Weeden and Jessica Yoshimoto.

Not pictured are Forrest Anderson, Payton Anthony, Sahar Aslai, Jasmine Behal, Tanner Cushman, Isaiah Dortch, Bailey Dow, Collette Fox, Maya Frits, Rylee Gordillo, Gilberto Hernandez Leypon, Thalia Hollis, Bradley Houghtellling, Ryan Huynh, Macie Kahler, Alexis Klemm, Josh Klinger, Havana Mabutas, Isaiah Mateas, Abigail McAuley, Morgan Meyer, Austyn O’Brien, Anthony Pooni, Armando Ramirez, Haydee Rodriguez, Esperanza Rojas Bolanos, Piper Roos, Halie Rossignol-Lopez, Allyson Russell, Ashley Schieber, Murphy Slay, Tyler Soliven, Clayton Strickland, La Due Syndelle, Noiah Walker Mansapit and MacKenzie Wieland.

If there is a leased solar system on a home that you are considering buying, there are several things you should consider.

Ask for a copy of the lease paperwork and the current homeowner’s utility bills. You should compare the lease payment versus the savings expected. Let’s say the departing homeowner had a large number of people living in the home, so they opted for a large system, which means a large lease payment.

This made sense for them, because of their large electric bill. But if a single person is considering buying that home, that lease payment may be more than their electric bill would ever be. If so, and if the solar company won’t agree to down-size their system, this could be a deal-killer for that buyer.

Once you’ve reviewed the lease documents and determined that this system makes sense, then you need to see if the solar company will approve transferring the lease to you, and review the transfer paperwork you’ll be asked to sign. This killed many deals a few years ago, but now it seems like

the solar companies have streamlined this process to where most transfers are approved.

There is one more thing that you may not be aware of. Your lender may count the lease payment in your debt ratio. So, a $200 a month solar lease payment has the same effect as a $200 car payment. This may not seem fair or logical in this case, because paying $200 a month may be saving you $300 a month off your utility bill, which is a net positive, but that’s the way some lenders do it. So, if you are at the absolute maximum purchase price, check with your lender if you are considering a home with a leased solar system, because it may cause challenges with you getting approved for your loan.

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Steve Barr gains endorsements With absentee ballots being mailed out next week, Brentwood City Councilmember Steve Barr is running a strong campaign for county supervisor, displaying his commitment to using tax dollars responsibly.

Barr, who led with votes in the primary election, is currently in a runoff that will be decided Nov. 8. As a Brentwood city councilman, he has made both fiscal responsibility and public safety top priorities.

“I decided to run for supervisor, because there is a lot of important work that needs to be done regionally, such as providing regional public safety resources, making sure East County gets its fair share of transportation funding and helping our agricultural community,” said Barr. “We need to do this in a fiscally responsible way, making sure we have money saved for when there’s the next recession or downturn.”

Barr has many accomplishments as both a city councilmember and former school board trustee. From building the new Brentwood dispatch center that will improve public safety regionally, to helping manage a roads and paving program that was voted by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission as the best in the Bay Area, Barr has found ways to provide great service while cutting excess, pushing

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This was a big part of why Barr earned the endorsement of the East Bay Times (formerly the Contra Costa Times).

Barr’s directness and honesty have helped him accomplish a lot, also earning him the support of many individuals and leaders throughout the district. The Brentwood Police Officers’ Association, the County Prosecutors’ Association and many other community leaders, organizations and elected officials from across the district have all joined up to support Barr, because they know he is someone they can always work with, even when they disagree.

“Steve’s openness, willingness to listen and ability to be upfront and honest in his responses are refreshing,” said community leader Iris Archuleta. “He doesn’t pretend to know everything, but is clearly caring enough to learn.”

Assemblymember Jim Frazier agreed.

“Steve is a true leader who doesn’t crave the spotlight, but shows up for the tough assignments, is very direct and honest and uses his financial skills to make sure our tax dollars are spent wisely,” he said. “He is the leader I trust and know everyone can work with.”

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Brentwood candidates’ forum The Brentwood Press and the Brentwood Chamber of Commerce are hosting a live forum for the city council and county supervisor candidates, on Monday, Oct. 10, at 6 p.m., at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St. Doors open for a meet and

greet at 6 p.m. Brentwood City Council candidates include John Fink, Karen Rarey, Robert Rogers, Claudette Staton and Mark Stoiber. County supervisor candidates are Steve Barr and Diane Burgis.

The forum is open to the public.

Online political forum Are you confused by this year’s ballot initiatives? Are you not sure which candidates to vote for?

You are not alone. With election season in full swing, a group of local residents have created an online forum for Oakley voters to interact with candidates, get information and share opinions on political topics.

“With three open seats on city council and several multi-million dollar initiatives on the ballot this year, Oakley has much going on,” said Angela Lowrey, spokesperson for the resident group. “We want to help bring people together via one platform to discuss important election topics which impact the future of our great city.”

A lot of dialogue began to take place on Nextdoor.com; however, due to strict guidelines against campaigning and the geographical restrictions between some subdivisions, Oakley voters experienced difficulties with whom they could directly

Barr from page 8A The Contra Costa 3rd Supervisorial District includes part of Antioch, Brentwood, Oakley, Discovery Bay, Byron, Knightsen, Bethel Island, Diablo,

interact and what topics they could talk about via existing social-media platforms.

“Our goal is to help create an informed public and bring people together in one place for dialogue and deliberation before they cast their ballots this year,” said Lowrey. “We have created a Facebook page, which is open to all Oakley residents. Candidates have received invitations to participate.”

According to Lowrey, Oakley residents are responding well to this new online political site.

“Within 24 hours of setting up the Facebook page, 138 people have joined and three candidates are already participating,” she said. “We look forward to great dialogue and community building via this online forum, which will stay open until the polls close on Nov. 8.”

To join the online forum, visit www. facebook.com/groups/OakleyPolitics.

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Halloween Bash Spooktacular Bella Torre Estates is inviting community members age 21 and older to the Halloween Bash Spooktacular on Oct. 29 – it will put a spell on you.

Featuring live music by Take 2, costumes are encouraged with a ‘best of’ competition. Bloomfield wine and beer will be available, along with on-site food vendors.

Outside food and beverages are not allowed.

For this special event, organizers are offering a VIP lounge area with table service for groups of eight persons, but limited tickets are available. Individual tickets

are $40 per person.

Doors open at 6 p.m., and the band plays until 10 p.m. Partial proceeds will go toward the Discovery Bay Community Foundation. Tickets can be purchased in advance, at www.dbcf.info, under the events tab, or by calling Michele at 254493-3555 for group rates and tickets. The event is limited to the first 300 people.

Bella Torre Estates is located at 3600 Byer Road in Byron.

For more information, email Jim at jim@dbcf.info.

Oakley’s Harvest Festival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 15, from noon to 4 p.m., at Civic Center Plaza, 3231 Main St., in Oakley.

Admission and parking are free. This family-friendly event includes a costume parade for children and adults; a pie-eating contest; a precarved and decorated pumpkin contest; and a children’s area with a bounce house and giant slide. Animal-service orga-

nizations will be onsite to lead the popular canine costume parade through the park.

Local children’s dance troupes will perform in the amphitheater, and there will be 30 vendors present, including the Tasty Treats food truck, with favorite fall snacks.

For more information, visit www. oakleyinfo.com, call 925-625-7044 or email coelho@ci.oakley.ca.us.

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Comedy night at Cap’s Jorge Marroquin will be headlining a weekend of comedy at Cap’s Oak Street Bar and Grill, located at 144 Oak St., in Brentwood, on Oct. 14 and 15.

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Stephen John Peterson

Dec. 11, 1956 – Sept. 25, 2016 Stephen John Peterson, age 59, passed peacefully Sept. 25, 2016, at his home in Antioch.

His wife of 32 years, Brenda (Hall); and children, Nicholas, Stephanie and Brandon were at his side.

Steve was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to John and Vicki Peterson on Dec. 11, 1956. He has four sisters who survive him, Kathy (Dan) Bell, Betsy (Jim) Weems, Theresa (Jim) Lundy and Deborah (Bill) Ward. He is also survived by his father and extended family on both his and his wife Brenda’s side. Steve was preceded in death by his mother (2010), two nephews, Jeramey King (2007) and Joseph Weems (2012), father-in-law Marvin Hall (2015) and brother-in-law Craig Hall (1987).

Steve graduated from Grand Rapids Christian High and Davenport College. He moved to California to raise his family, where he spent most of his adult life excelling in the food-service industry.

Steve will be remembered for his love for God and for being a solid family man and a hard worker, most recently at Stoneman Village retirement home. He loved gardening, camping, boating and his dogs, and he followed his favorite teams,

Elizabeth Ebeling

July 4, 1935 – Sept. 22, 2016 Brentwood resident Elizabeth (Betty) Ebeling passed away on Sept. 22.

Betty is survived by her husband of 15 years, George; son Randy and his wife, Dede; three grandchildren; and one great grandchild. Betty was a native San Franciscan. She retired from UCSF after 27 years as a residency coordinator for the department of surgery. She was a member of Red Hats and Roadrunners RV Club, and she served as a den mother to Boy Scout Pack 85. She is loved and will be missed by her family and friends.

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Steve’s quick wit and fun spirit were contagious, garnering him an exceptional following of friends.

He had an unmatched enthusiasm for life. In the end, he was a fearless fighter, one we called Warrior. The hole in our hearts is immense in his passing.

A celebration of Steve’s life was held on Oct. 1, at Golden Hills Community Church.

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Getting good deals for veterans I’m always on the prowl for good deals for seniors.

In speaking with Nathan Johnson at the Veterans Administration in Martinez, he suggested I check out Veteran Tickets Foundation (www. vettix.org). This Senior 501c nonprofit orner receives donated tickets to sporting events, shows and concerts by teaming up with major sports teams, leagues, promoters, organizations and other venues, then Marla provides free and Luckhardt discounted tickets to current military members, their families and, of course, our precious veterans.

The website is easy to browse and anyone who is currently serving, or has been honorably discharged, is eligible.

Aside from the delivery fee, the tickets are either free or very discounted.

All branches of the military, past or current, are welcome to use the site and participate in the program.

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parking and food, so the day can be quite costly and unaffordable for most of us.

Per the Vet Tix site, “Veteran Tickets Foundation is concerned that too many veterans are missing out on the all-American moments for which they have fought and sacrificed.

These all-American events are the times we should use to welcome and acknowledge our veterans.”

The organization works on taxdeductible donations and is staffed by a dedicated group of business people, who are also veterans and family members of veterans. Supplying these event tickets is a gift of gratitude for those who gave of themselves.

The foundation has provided more than 2.3 million event tickets throughout all 50 states, valued at

over $48 million and counting. So far, they estimate serving over 275,000 military and veteran families. The tickets provide a chance to enjoy an event that reduces stress, strengthens family bonds, builds lifelong memories and encourages service members and veterans to stay engaged.

Once you have signed on and your service has been verified, you can request tickets to various events that interest you, pay a small delivery fee to receive the free tickets and enjoy!

Season ticket holders, organizations and individuals donate the tickets.

What sparked my interest was the fact that these are available to all honorably discharged veterans of every era including, but not limited to, those who served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam, as well as those who serve in current campaigns. They also offer those tickets to families of those who were killed in action.

This ongoing program gets new concert and sporting events tickets daily. You’ve got a lot to choose from and Johnson says he supports this program whole-heartedly. Their only mission is to focus on providing the one service, and they anticipate recipient numbers growing again this year, as they have done every year.

The reason we can go to a Giant’s or an A’s ballgame or watch Tony

Bennett sing his heart out about San Francisco is our freedom, provided mostly by the actions of our veterans.

What we might take for granted on occasion remains a light at the end of a long tunnel for our military-service personnel. Young or old, they deserve a freebie every now and then, and this seems like an excellent place to start.

Marla Luckhardt is a Brentwood resident who works with several local senior care and advocacy groups. Visit her website at www.marlasreferrals.com or email her at marla2054@aol.com.

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Teenaged girl robbed at gunpoint On Sept. 29, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Brentwood police officers responded to the 2700 block of Holly Oak Court for a report of an armed robbery.

The 16-year-old female victim had pulled into the driveway at her residence when two suspects, armed with handguns, approached her as she was getting out of her vehicle. The suspects told her not to move. One of the suspects

reached into the vehicle and took her purse. The suspects then fled on foot.

The victim did not sustain injuries during the robbery.

The suspects were described as two adult males, both wearing gray hoodies and dark-colored pants.

Anyone with information is urged to call the Brentwood Police Department at 925-634-6911 or 925-778-2441.

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Six Excellent Local Bay Area Activities to Do with the Kids During Visitation This Fall For both children and parents, visitation is key to maintaining a sense of connectedness - both during and following a divorce. Find activities that give you and your children an opportunity to build and develop your relationship while striking a balance between fun and responsibility. Here are some fun options to consider: Brentwood Family Aquatic Complex: The Brentwood Family Aquatic Complex offers swim passes, a wading pool for younger children and two multilevel water slides for big kids. Per SFKids.org, “… This is a great place to have a summer birthday party!”

U-Pick Farm: Harvest Time, an association of more than 40 farms throughout Brentwood, offers 640 acres of “U-Pick” farms that sell their vegetables and fruits at different stands throughout the region.

Black Diamonds Kids Center: One of the most popular kids’ activities in Brentwood, the Black Diamonds Kids Center offers both classes and open gym times.

Brentwood Historic Ghost Tours: Geared

toward older children, Brentwood Historic Ghost Tours offers services to historically haunted locations throughout the region, as well as into Northern California and Nevada.

If you have kids interested in the paranormal, this is a perfect opportunity to learn about the history of each location and investigate new places.

Harvest Park Bowl: Open all day, bowling enthusiasts in Brentwood can bowl to their heart’s delight at this family-friendly, reasonably priced establishment.

Regardless of what you do, keep open lines of communication and choose activities that give you an opportunity to bond with your children. Make the most of your time with them, because, as married and divorced parents alike know, they’ll grow up in the blink of an eye.

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Foundation champions town causes

by Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent

Living in Discovery Bay is a little like living on secluded island.

While some find the small-town atmosphere desirable, and many enjoy the ‘live where you play’ lifestyle, the unincorporated community doesn’t always offer all the amenities found in a larger town. Local resident Jim Mattison decided to address these gaps when he founded the Discovery Bay Community Foundation (DBCF) in 2014.

“Since Discovery Bay isn’t a city, we are kind of on our own out here,” said Mattison. “Everything that gets done is done by individuals. We started the foundation to fulfill the needs of the community that are not being fulfilled by the county.

We are a tax-exempt, public charity that raises funds and is dedicated to improving the quality of life in Discovery Bay.” Through the DBCF, Mattison brings together people and organizations to make a difference. By planning events like CPR classes, concerts and the annual triathalon, the foundation raises funds to spend on local outreach. Last month, the foundation granted the Byron Union School District (BUSD) $7,500 to divide between its three schools and another $2,500 to All God’s Children Christian School (AGC).

“ We started the foundation to fulfill the needs of the community that are not being fulfilled by the county. We are a tax-exempt public charity that raises funds and is dedicated to improving the quality of life in Discovery Bay.

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Jim Mattison “It was great to see that Jim and the foundation have a heart to help the small schools here,” said Jennifer Leypon, principal and director at AGC. “We are very grateful for everything they have facilitated. They have made a big difference through their commitment to helping the kids in this town, and it warms my heart.”

Donations aren’t all the foundation has been working on this year. Following a summer packed with successful concerts, a weekly farmers market that ran from April through September and the monthly Cars and Coffee gatherings, Mattison has forged a partnership with

the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office to create a pilot Sheriff Activity League (SAL) in Discovery Bay. “Teen outreach is something else we are working on,” Mattison said. “There’s no SAL program in Contra Costa, so we are going to be a pilot program. Then, we can take the program to other unincorporated areas, like Richmond and Knightsen.”

The foundation is also getting into the spirit of the season by working with Bella Torre Estates (BTE) on the Halloween Bash Spooktacular. BTE is an event venue in Byron, and part of the proceeds from this spooky bash will go back to the foundation and its interests. BTE’s plans for the evening include a costume contest, live music, dancing, food vendors and local Bloomfield wine.

Future plans are coming together quickly. Mattison intends to bring back both the farmers market and Cars and Coffee next summer, along with the popular triathlon, which was cancelled in 2016, due to the blue-green algae situation on the Delta.

“The triathlon will come back next year, on April 22,” he said. “This winter, we’ll also be working on the skate park and our Pacific Coast and Water Rescue Foundation (PCWRF) group here in Discovery Bay.” Through the PCWRF, Mattison is setting in motion the plans for a pow-

erboat instruction course that can be taught in Discovery Bay. The class will take place in the spring and cover skills and regulations for the beginner to advanced boater.

Pati Gonsalves, 2015 President of the Discovery Bay Chamber of Commerce, is the foundation’s treasurer.

“I came on board initially to help Jim and his team promote their organization with a new website and social-media strategies,” said Gonsalves. “Now, we want to take the foundation to the next level, setting up grants and funding options for those who want to help and just need a conduit.

“It’s a great purpose to be involved in. We receive gifts from people who care, and we invest these gifts and make grants each year to local charities. We connect local generosity with local needs.”

For more information or make a donation, visit http://dbcf.info or call 925698-1590.

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The trip costs $55 and includes round-trip motorcoach transportation, $15 cash or $20 match play, plus $5 for food. Water, snacks, bingo, drawings and raffles will be provided en

route to Apple Hill, where hot apple pie and coffee will be served. There will be five hours spent at the casino to gamble and eat. The motorcoach is scheduled to return by 6:30 p.m.

Money must be in by Oct. 7, so call now to make reservations. For more information, call 925-626-7413, 925-684-0180 or 925-679-8636.

Community flea market Oakley Senior Center presents a community flea market, at 215 Second St., on Oct. 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Soda, chips, popcorn and other snacks

will be available. Table rentals are still available for $10, both indoors and outdoors.

For more information, call Tim Lear at 925-679-8636.

Open to all Oakley residents, the Hometown Halloween Decorating Contest is now accepting entries.

To enter, submit a digital photo of the front of your house, front yard or both at www.oakleyinfo.com. The entry deadline is Oct. 13. Entries will be posted online for a public vote, from Oct. 17

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For more information, call 925625-7042 or email bruno@ci.oakley. ca.us.

The Tarantula Run is back with 5K, 10K and half-marathon races. Race fees apply.

7:30 a.m. October 15 Los Vaqueros Reservoir Details and registration: brazenracing.com Look up! On the trail, search for clues of critters that live at Los Vaqueros.

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A regular oven can cook a delicious pizza, but the latest and greatest craze is to have your very own pizza oven in your backyard.

Is a pizza oven right for you?

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There’s nothing like the taste of hot pizza straight from the oven, with melted cheese, fresh veggies and the tastiest cuts of meat.

All of these make pizza a go-to staple in many households. A regular oven can get the job done, but the latest and greatest craze is to have your very own pizza oven in your backyard. Here are some tips on which model might be good for you and your family.

If you live alone and time is limited, there are many tabletop, outdoor pizza ovens on the market. Almost all of these units are gas driven (usually liquid propane or LP), require little to no set up time and can reach cooking temperatures fairly quickly. A few drawbacks including limited space and slower cooking times, as these units do not get as hot as larger, insulated ovens.

However, these units can be less than

$300, making them a great value for budgetconscience customers.

If you prefer that authentic, charred crust, a wood-fired pizza oven may be right for you. There are many advantages to a wood-fired pizza oven. Here are just a few: 1. Wood-fired ovens can easily reach temperatures of 800 degrees or more.

That means you can go from prepcounter to table in under 5 min.

2. Cooking food quickly retains more nutrients and antioxidants.

3. It’s not just for pizza. A wood-fired oven can cook many things. Baked bread, pizzas, roasts, casseroles and so much more. Anything your oven can do, a pizza oven can do even faster. see Pizza page 21A

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Pizza from page 20A 4. How many times have you had to open the door or window when the kitchen was getting too hot? Cooking outdoors eliminates that extra, unwanted kitchen heat.

5. There is nothing like the wafting aromas of real wood smoke cooking your food. It adds to the sensory pleasure of enjoying whatever you are making.

6. Wood adds a unique flavor and smoky taste that gas and electric ovens cannot.

If you want all of the benefits of cooking outdoors in an oven, but don’t want the mess of wood to store and clean up after, then a gas-fired oven is right up your alley. These ovens are constructed in the same manner as their wood-burning counterparts, but they use gas as the fuel source instead of wood.

Some of their benefits include: 1. Quick preheat times. While a woodfired oven has to be stoked to be bring up the temperature, a gas oven can simply be ignited and set to a certain degree.

2. Less mess. Gas ovens have no leftover ash residue or embers. This makes cleanup nearly nonexistent.

3. It is easier to control temperature with gas. If you overheat your pizza oven while using wood fire, it takes a long time to get it back down to the temperature you want.

Of course, the best of both worlds would be to install a gas and wood combination oven. These use the heat of gas to ignite the wood and then you simply shut the gas off.

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Additionally, when you want to keep things simple and easy, just use the gas.

This is very convenient for homeowners who want to cook with wood, but don’t want to spend a lot of time tending the fire. Simply wait for the wood to catch fire and, when the fire is roaring, turn off the gas and move the coals to the side. When used together, these types of gas-assisted pizza ovens will heat up 10 to 20 minutes faster, depending on the model. Gas gets you to 500 degrees quickly, wood gets you to 900 degrees quickly, but a wood and gas combination oven gets you to temperature the fastest.

Now the question is how does one build a pizza oven?

The easiest way is with modular, pizzaoven kits. These kits range in price from $800 to $3,000 on average and can be assembled by most do-it-yourselfers. Keep in mind that in addition to the cost of the pizza-oven kit, you will need materials and labor to build the support base, along with the dome or housing to make the oven look as good as it cooks. This can be done as simply as a bee’s nest housing or as detailed and intricate as a mini house with roof.

Whichever direction you chose, you can’t go wrong adding an outdoor oven.

Contributed by Todd Maltbie Todd Maltbie is the president of Patio Sites Inc., in Brentwood. If you have any outdoor-related questions for Todd, he can be reached at todd@designedby.com. For more information, visit www.wholesalepatiostore. com or www.designedby.com.

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Are you over 55 and thinking of downsizing?

Prop 60 can help save you money

by Joan Grimes, Esq.

Many seniors come to my office and talk about wanting to downsize. Their children have moved out, and they are left with a big house they no longer want to spend the time or money caring for. However, downsizing can be hard for several reasons.

First, it can be really hard to leave your family home. With so many wonderful memories and bedrooms full of stuff, it can be emotionally draining to say goodbye and overwhelming to start sorting through boxes of old belongings.

Second, many couples fear that by buying a new and smaller place, their property taxes will possibly double or triple. I see couples every day who purchased their home 30 or more years ago and are still paying only a couple thousand a year in property taxes. Couples realize that if they buy a new, smaller place, their property taxes could increase drastically, which can be daunting while budgeting on a fixed income. But this is what I want to talk about today. Under Prop 60, if either you or your spouse is over the age of 55, you can keep your property-tax payment even when you move! But like all government propositions, there are certain criteria you must satisfy to qualify under Prop 60.

1. To qualify, you must sell your original home when you or your spouse is over 55.

2. After the sale of your home, you must purchase a new residence within two years.

3. Your old home must be in the same country as your new home.

4. The sale of your original home must qualify for reassessment as a result of the transfer or sale (i.e. you can’t transfer your home to your

children under Prop 13, so your children take your property-tax basis) 5. Your new home must be equal to or lesser in market value than your old home.

6. You can only take advantage of Prop 60 ONCE! Ok, now that we know the rules, let’s work with an example to help demonstrate the power of Prop 60. Let’s say you purchased your family home 30 years ago in Contra Costa County for $200,000, and your property taxes are currently $3,000 per year. You decide to sell your home and you sell it for $1 million. Under Prop 60, if either you or your spouse is over 55, you can purchase another home for $1,000,000 or less in Contra Costa County and keep your property tax payments at $3,000 per year!

In California, we passed Prop 60 to encourage people to downsize, as they get older.

Make sure you understand the rules before selling so you can take advantage of Prop 60.

If you have any questions about Prop 60 or any other estate-planning questions, I am an estate-planning attorney and would be happy to answer your specific questions. I offer free, 30-minute initial consultations in our Walnut Creek and Brentwood offices. You can also visit our website for more information at www. lawofficeofjoangrimes.com..

This article provides only general legal information, and not specific legal advice. Information contained is not a substitute for a personal consultation with an attorney.

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While the past wet weekend may have forced summer holdouts to finally pack away the hammock and get to cleaning out the gutters, pickleball lovers don’t have to part with their paddles. The City of Antioch has indoor pickleball at its community gymnasium, 4703 Lone Tree Way, on Sundays at 3 p.m., and the drop-in fee is only $5.

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The sweater-worthy weather was also good for the first ‘snuggling up with a good book’ of fall. The Oakley Library is currently looking for volunteers to help homebound, book-loving residents do just that for the rest of the season. Volunteers get to introduce residents to new books by picking spines from the library based on the paired resident’s interests, delivering them to the person’s home and couriering books back after they’ve been read. For more information on the Books for the Homebound program, call 925-927-3240.

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For readers in Discovery Bay, don’t forget Monday, Oct. 10, is the last day to sign up for the town’s Scarecrow Festival. Get your creative cap on and head down to the recreation department by 4 p.m. The entry fee is only $15! Your scarecrow will be displayed at the community center starting Oct. 21, and firstand second-place winners will be announced on Oct. 28, before the start of the free showing of “Beetlejuice” at the center. For more information, call 925-392-4575 or email mgallo@todb. ca.gov.

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Over in Brentwood, Saturday, Oct. 8, is the Downtown Brentwood Coalition’s OktoberFEST, at the City Park, 710 2nd St., from 3 to 8 p.m. What better way to welcome October than with a celebration full of lederhosen, a wiener dog parade and beer-stein games. What’s more, admission is free. For more information on this Bavarian heritage celebration, visit https://goo.gl/ egr5KU.

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Lastly, while you’re out enjoying the fall fun our communities have to offer, be sure to note a new traffic signal in Brentwood. Although the hardware has been in place for well over a year, the traffic lights at the intersection of Central Boulevard and Dainty Avenue are now operational. Don’t let your brain’s autopilot fool you!

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– Compiled by Siobhan Stuart

Editor: Soroptomist International of the Delta held their annual Texas Hold’em fundraiser on Sept. 16.

It was a huge success thanks to our sponsors - Apex Securities, Bill Brandt Ford, Bloomfield Vineyards, Brentwood Outdoor Living, The Brentwood Press, FYI Media, Gursky Ranch, Harvest Park Bowl, Henson Plumbing, Knights of Columbus, Paul Kelly Realtor, The Monthly Grapevine and Deer Ridge/Shadow Lakes. With grateful appreciation, we acknowledge their support and thanks.

A special thank you goes out to Vickey Rinehart, who has served as chairperson for the last three years.

Jan Schults Soroptomist International of the Delta

Re-elect Mark Simon to DBCSD

Editor: As a longtime resident of Discovery Bay, I have lived here through the formation of the CSD Board and what it has evolved into.

I was here when the board was fractured, nontransparent, embroiled in lawsuits and basically an entity unto itself. I also remember the promises Mark Simon made to the residents in 2008, when he decided to run for the CSD board of directors.

He pledged he would do his part in changing the culture of the board and how it interacts with the members of our community.

He promised he would help put processes in place that would bring the management of this town into the 21st century.

He became chairman of the budget committee and did his part in bringing forward a balanced budget eight years in a row. He served as chairman of the parks and landscape committee and helped remove, repair and replace hundreds of thousands of dollars in dead and dying landscaping. He was actively involved in bringing our beautiful community center to fruition.

He has served as board president twice and vice president twice as well. These are just a few of the things that have been

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accomplished while Mark has served on our CSD Board. Over the past eight years, Mark Simon has advocated for the residents time and time again. He has done his job while keeping the best interests of our community first and foremost. Mark has kept every promise he made and we need to keep him on our CSD Board, representing the Town of Discovery Bay. As residents of this small town, I believe we need to decide what's important in choosing a candidate who will make decisions that affect our lives. I will not support a candidate who makes ridiculous promises and then doesn't deliver on any of them.

Recently, local resident Tony George posted his concerns on the local forum Next Door. He pointed out the three unrealistic promises made by candidate Bill Pease in 2012.

Mr. Pease promised to return sales-tax revenue and a larger share of our property taxes back to the community, not to mention his promise to improve our local fire service and reopen closed fire stations.

Of course, he has not come through on a single promise he made.

I think the choice is simple; do you support a candidate who does everything he promises or a candidate who promises whatever it takes to get elected?

I am casting my vote for a candidate with a proven track record. I am voting for Mark Simon on Nov. 8!

Gabrielle Tetreault Discovery Bay

Elect Marianne Wiesen to DBCSD

Editor: My husband, Ray Tetreault, was on the Community Service District Board of Discovery Bay for 10 years.

He cared deeply about our town and devoted his time to the service of our community. He resigned from the board in June 2013 and died the following month, after a long battle with cancer. He attended the board meeting after his resignation, because he was concerned about whom his replacement would be.

It was Marianne Wiesen. Since his death, I have kept tabs on Ms. Wiesen. During her time on the board, she was extremely dedicated to her board duties and had a passion to do what was right for our town. She attended code enforcement and P6 meetings.

She immersed herself in every educational opportunity to enhance her knowledge of community service districts. She helped transform our community center to grow programs and services offered.

As a committee member of parks and recreation, she made a point of conducting personal spot checks of the parks and area landscaping. She helped maintain our town's very solid financial status and its substantial reserve. Our rates for water services continue to be the lowest in the area. She worked tirelessly on getting an off-leash dog park.

She will lead the charge in seeking

volunteers to manage additional services for our community’s elders and youth. All and all, I know that Ray would be proud of Ms. Wiesen, as am I. She is a good, decent, ethical person, who should once again have a seat on this board.

My vote will be for Marianne Wiesen.

Gabrielle Tetreault Discovery Bay

Yes on Measure E

Editor: The California Sample Ballot for November’s election is 223 pages long.

223 pages. That’s longer than “The Great Gatsby,” “Of Mice and Men” and “The Catcher in the Rye.” Even James Joyce got under 223 pages with “The Dubliners.”

In those 223 pages of information, you’ll be reading prior to Election Day, you will find candidates for all levels of office, statewide propositions and local measures.

The ballot measures will include arguments, counter-arguments, emotional appeals, logical conclusions, recitations of plans, committee recommendations and more.

Measure E is one of those items on the ballot in Oakley that you might read about. Let me cut through all of the clutter and make simple the reason it’s on the ballot. Measure E will save lives in Oakley.

It will cut response times from our local fire fighters; meaning that in a car crash, house fire or medical emergency, you will have help sooner. That’s what Measure E will do.

That’s why it’s on the ballot.

Measure E will allow us to open a second fire station in eastern Oakley to better serve this growing area and double the number of fire fighters who serve us. It’s that simple.

Fire protection in East Contra Costa County has been a source of debate for years. We are dangerously understaffed, and response times to emergencies are too long.

Every professional and expert who has studied Oakley’s fire and emergency protection situation has stated that it is one of the most inadequate and dangerous that they have seen.

Blame for this problem stems from decisions made 40 years ago by both state and local officials, and there have been ideas, plans and suggestions of how to fix this problem.

None of these plans ever gained the support needed to implement any of them.

We aren’t willing to wait any longer for another plan to be developed, so we developed our own. It’s Measure E, and it’s only about ensuring the safety of our Oakley neighbors.

It’s that simple.

So, while you’re reading that 223-page sample ballot and come across Oakley’s Measure E, please cut through that clutter, arguments and counter-arguments, and keep this at the front of your mind: Measure E is the only thing on the ballot which may save the life of a loved one tomorrow.

It’s that simple. It’s that important. It’s that necessary to the people of Oakley. I urge you to vote yes on Measure E. Pat Anderson Oakley

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Heritage knocks off Liberty in Brentwood Bowl

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

The Heritage football team entered its contest with Liberty last week, looking to make a statement after an 8-7 last-second loss to the Lions in 2015.

It didn’t take long for the visiting Patriots to achieve their goal. The Patriots jumped to a 34-0 lead late in the second quarter en route to a 51-14 win in the 10th-annual Brentwood Bowl.

"It feels great," said Heritage head coach Don Sanders. "We came in loose, but focused. They knew how important this game was to the city of Brentwood and to them. Last year, we felt we should have won that game, and we just didn't come up with it. So this year, they really wanted redemption."

Seven different players scored in the contest for Heritage, which improved its record to 6-0 with the win.

Quarterback Nick Zell completed 15 of 21 passes for 218 yards and three touchdowns, and running back Aidan Quinn carried the ball 18 times for 120 yards and a touchdown that put Heritage up 14-0 in the first quarter.

The Patriots’ Tyriq Mack was impressive on both sides of the ball, pulling in one of his five catches for a 28-yard, fourth-quarter touchdown and returning an interception for a 79-yard score just over a minute later.

This put the Patriots up 47-14 late in the fourth quarter.

Mack also squashed the Lions’ momentum with an endzone interception on their first second-half drive after Liberty had scored on back-to-back possessions to pull within 34-14.

"We are a team; we fight together, we play together and we can't be stopped,” Zell said. “We just have to keep going."

The Lions (3-3 and 0-1 in league play) sprang to life on Trejon Hawkins’ 98-yard kickoff return late in the

Photo by Steve Nosanchuk

Heritage running back Aidan Quinn charges up field during the Patriots 54-21 over Liberty in the Brentwood Bowl last week. second quarter after Heritage scored five unanswered touchdowns to open the game. Ryan Dutt’s 4-yard score near the end of the first half pulled Liberty to within 3414, but the Lions’ opening second-half drive was stalled

by Tyriq’s interception in the Patriots’ end zone.

Mack’s 28-yard catch, his 79-yard pick-six and Marcus Washington’s 40-yard touchdown run – all in the fourth quarter – put Heritage on top 54-14 with 3:22 left.

Liberty’s only other score was a 45-yard bomb by Matt Marchetti to pull Liberty to within 54-21 late in the

fourth quarter.

"It feels great,” said Quinn, as he celebrated with his teammates around the Brentwood Bowl trophy. “I think it shows everyone that we are not a fluke."

Heritage, which is off to its best start in school history, will return to the field to clash with undefeated Pittsburg on Oct. 14, in Brentwood. Liberty travels to Antioch the same night. Both games are scheduled for 7 p.m.

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fifth-and sixth-best scoring averages on the team, with Khan averaging 48.4 strokes and Hodson at 50.5.

“That’s where you really decide the matches,” said head coach Mark Tinder. “The (top) players will fight hard for a stroke or two. With (fourth or fifth), it could swing 10 strokes in either way.

That sentiment was echoed by Sarah Lee. “We’re all shooting around the same scores, which definitely brings down the scoring average,” Lee said.

The biggest roster in the league also aids the Patriots. While only six players golf in a given match, there are 22 on the roster. Naturally, that creates a lot of incentive for the players at the top of the rotation to maintain their games. Despite that, it doesn’t create tension with the players.

“We all try to help each other in practices,” said Quinlivan. “I really like Heritage. I like our team, and we all get along. I think it helps. When we go out, we support each other, even when we have bad days.”

The Patriots are indeed a young team. Only three of the 22 girls on the roster are seniors.

Still, the team also has experience on its side. Six of Heritage’s players were on the 2015 league championship team. Five were on the 2014 team.

“There’s still that familiar thing with our team,” Tongue said. “We still have a good core of our team from last year. Of course, there are things that we all can work on improving. But, I think we’re strong, and our record shows that.”

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Patriot golfers secure another league title Correspondent

Photo by Tony Kukulich

Heritage golfer Sara Lee is the team’s top player this season. The Patriots recently locked up the Bay Valley Athletic League title.

With a 229-253 victory over Deer Valley, Heritage’s girls’ golf team clinched its fourth-straight Bay Valley Athletic League championship.

While the results are familiar to the Patriots, the way they were achieved was quite different.

A steady presence on past Heritage teams was Kelly Hunt. Hunt earned all-BVAL honors three times and was the league’s MVP twice. She now plays golf at Seattle University. That’s put more pressure on the team to be balanced, which has happened. The top four players – sophomore Sarah Lee, senior Jennifer Plate and juniors Alexis Tongue and Sienna Quinlivan – have shaved an average of nearly two points off their scores.

“We’re more well rounded,” Plate said. “Our scores are closer together. We’ve all stepped up and done our best to shoot lower scores to make up for the fact that she’s not here. She’d been here for a while. She’s been the most dominant player in league for the past couple of years.”

Plate’s game has been a spark for the Patriots. As a junior, she was good enough to earn all-league honors.

Even coming from a strong place, Plate has managed to knock 2.3 strokes off of her nine-hole scoring average as a senior. Plate’s scoring has come down nearly 20 strokes from when she was a freshman.

A pair of freshmen, Mikyla Khan and Marisa Hodson, has also buoyed the Heritage team. They have the

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Athlete of the Week Smiling standouts

by Tony Kukulich Correspondent

Name: Ashley Mitchell School: Freedom High School Sport: Water polo Grade: Sophomore

About:

Freedom sophomore Ashley Mitchell is making a mark in water polo, even though she just started her second year. Her basketball coaches, who thought her defensive skills and aggressive attitude would make her a natural for the sport, encouraged her to try out. She quickly came to love the tempo of water polo and, as her coaches predicted, the game’s aggressive nature. A well-rounded athlete, Ashley played junior-varsity basketball and softball as a freshman, and she plans to continue in both sports this year. She believes proper conditioning is critical for every athlete and that water polo helps her stay in shape for the basketball season. Ashley is a principal’s honor roll student, which means her cumulative GPA exceeds 3.75.

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surgeon.

Though college is still a few years away, Ashley is already making plans.

She hopes to attend a school that will give her the opportunity to continue playing water polo while pursuing her academic goals. She aspires to become a

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oncord’s Community Youth Center’s level-three gymnastics squad, which features Brentwood residents, is off to an impressive start this season. The team has won all-around competitions twice and came in second in another during the first three events of the year.

Coaches Mike and Natalie Guzman and Chelsea Reimer lead the levelthree teams. Natalie recently returned from Texas, where she attended the World Champion Centre, the gym of gold medal-winning gymnast Simone Biles. “They have done, and still are doing, amazing work with the competitive teams,” said parent Lettie Hernandez-Smithwick. “We are a small gymnastics gym with a big heart.”

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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: ALFRED E. GRIFFITH, JR, AN UNMARRIED MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: Carrington Foreclosure Services, LLC Recorded 5/18/2009 as Instrument No. 2009-0111987-00 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Described as follows: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST Date of Sale: 11/8/2016 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $113,960.62 (Estimated) Street Address or other common designation of real property: 464 CLIFFORD COURT

BAY POINT, CA 94565 A.P.N.: 098-430-009 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above.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 Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney.

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Legals lawful money of the United States) At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 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 described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED INTHE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 034460-030-9 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 141 COPPER KNOLL WAY, OAKLEY, CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $656,322.52. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust has deposited all documents evidencing the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust and has declared all sums secured thereby immediately due and payable, and has caused a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be executed. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of

these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property.

NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale.

If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call (916)939-0772 or visit this Internet Web http://search. nationwideposting.com/propertySearchTerms.aspx, using the file number assigned to this case CA1500268257 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 sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. Date: First American Title Insurance Company 1500 Solana Blvd Bldg 6 Ste 6100 Westlake, TX 76262 First American Title Insurance Company MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FOR TRUSTEES SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (916)939-0772 NPP0290845 To: OAKLEY PRESS 09/23/2016, 09/30/2016, 10/07/2016. Oakley Press No: 03-0477 71068 Publish Dates: September 23, 30, October 7, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005578-00 The name of the business: Premier Table Covers Located at: 927 Yardley Pl. In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Maria Pope. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/2016. Signature of registrant: Maria Pope. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 9, 2016

by Deputy H. Franklin Expires 9/9/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71248 Publish dates: October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2016.

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NOTICE INVITING BIDS 1. Bid Acceptance. The City of Brentwood (“City”), will accept sealed bids for its Trail Connection and Landscape, CIP Project No. 352-52427 (“Project”), by or before Thursday, October 20, 2016, at 2:00 p.m., at its City Clerk’s office, located at Brentwood City Hall, Third Floor, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 p.m., in the First Floor Vista Conference Room at Brentwood City Hall, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, CA 94513.

2. Project Information.

2.1 Location and Description. The Project is located at 655 Sunset Road, and is described as follows: Construction of an approximate 678-foot segment of trail adjacent to Sunset Park Athletic Complex that will complete a connection to the Marsh Creek Trail, all as shown on the plans and/or as specified herein.

2.2 Construction Time. The planned timeframe for beginning and completion of construction of the Project is 30 working days.

2.3 Engineer’s Estimate. The City Engineer’s estimate for the cost of construction cost is: $75,000.

3. License and Registration Requirements.

3.1 License. This Project requires a valid California contractor’s license for the following classification(s): Class “A”or combination of Class “C”Specialty Contractor’s License(s).

3.2 DIR Registration. City will not accept a Bid Proposal from or enter into a contract with a bidder without proof that the bidder and its subcontractors are registered with the California Department of Industrial Relations (“DIR”) to perform public work under Labor Code Section 1725.5, subject to limited legal exceptions.

4. Contract Documents.

Bidders must obtain an electronic copy of the Contract Documents directly from the City of Brentwood. The Contract Documents may be obtained at no charge by sending an email to: mailto:ParksAndRecreation@brentwoodca.gov or by calling (925) 5165444. The City may reject a bid submitted by a bidder that did not obtain the Contract Documents from the City as required.

5. Bid Proposal and Security.

5.1 Bid Proposal Form. Each Bid must be submitted using the Bid Proposal form provided with the Contract Documents.

5.2 Bid Security. The Bid Proposal must be accompanied by bid security of ten percent of the maximum bid amount, in the form of a cashier’s or certified check made payable to the City of Brentwood, or a bid bond executed by a surety licensed to do business in the State of California on the Bid Bond form included with the Contract Documents. The bid security must guarantee that upon award of the bid, the bidder will execute the Contract and submit payment and performance bonds and insurance certificates as required by the Contract Documents within ten days after issuance of the notice of award.

6. Prevailing Wage Requirements.

6.1 General. This Project is subject to the prevailing wage requirements applicable to the locality in which the Work is to be performed for each craft, classification or type of worker needed to perform the Work, including employer payments for health and welfare, pension, vacation, apprenticeship and similar purposes.

6.2 Rates. These prevailing rates are available online at http://www.dir. ca.gov/DLSR. Each Contractor and Subcontractor must pay no less than the specified rates to all workers employed to work on the Project. The schedule of per diem wages is based upon a working day of eight hours. The rate for holiday and overtime work must be at least time and one-half.

6.3 Compliance. This Contract is subject to compliance monitoring and enforcement by the DIR, under Labor Code Section 1771.4.

7. Performance and Payment Bonds. The successful bidder will be required to provide performance and payment bonds for 100% of the Contract Price.

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8. Substitution of Securities. Substitution of appropriate securities in lieu of retention amounts from progress payments is permitted under Public Contract Code Section 22300.

9. Subcontractor List. Each bidder must submit the name, location of the place of business, and California contractor license number, DIR registration number, and percentage of the Work to be performed for each Subcontractor who will perform Work or service or fabricate or install Work for the prime contractor in excess of one-half of 1% of the bid price, using the Subcontractor List form included with the Contract Documents. No more than 50% of the Work may be performed by Subcontractors.

10. Instructions to Bidders. Additional information is provided in the Instructions to Bidders, which should be carefully reviewed before submitting a Bid Proposal. City of Brentwood /s/ Margaret Wimberly MMC, City Clerk; Dated: September 23, 2016. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 71140 Publish Dates: September 30, October 7, 2016.

WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON 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, A 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 the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described as: More fully described in said Deed of Trust.

Street Address or other common designation of real property: 3807 Hummingbird Drive, Antioch, CA 94509 A.P.N.: 075-394030. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. 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. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is: $ 443,538.88. 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. The beneficiary of the Deed of Trust has executed and delivered to the undersigned a written request to commence foreclosure, and the undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on this property. Note: Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, it is possible that at the time of the sale the opening bid may be less than the total debt. 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 (866)-960-8299 or visit this Internet Web site http://altisource.com/resware/ TrusteeServicesSearch.aspx. using the file number assigned to this case 201601673-CA. 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. Date: September 16, 2016 Western Progressive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA 92606. Automated Sale Information Line: (866) 960-8299 http://altisource.com/resware/TrusteeServicesSearch.aspx For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530 Trustee Sale Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Antioch Press No: 06-1617 71108 Publish Dates: September 30, October 7, 14, 2016.

NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Administrator of the City of Brentwood will, at 5:00 p.m. on October 18, 2016, hold an administrative hearing to consider the following: An application for an administrative conditional use permit (CUP 16-014) to allow the operation of a daycare facility for up to 14 children, known as American French Day Care, located at 1200 Holsapple Way (apn 018-560-014).

Applicant: Nacera Siamer. Said hearing will be held in the Vista Conference Room at City Hall, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California. Further information may be obtained from Senior Planner Jeff Zilm [(925) 516-5136 or mailto: jzilm@brentwoodca.gov in the Community Development Department of the City of Brentwood, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California 94513.

Before any court challenge of Zoning Administrator decisions, you are required to appeal the decision to the Planning Commission no later than ten (10) days following the decision, as provided in the City’s Municipal Code. In addition, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the administrative hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Zoning Administrator at, or prior to, the administrative hearing.

Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 71213 Publish Date: October 7, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005396-00 The name of the business: The Venture Store Located at: 2669 Somersville Road In: Antioch, CA, 94509 is hereby registered by the following owner: Rainy Robinson. This business is conducted by: An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on August 29, 2016. Signature of registrant: Rainy Robinson. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 1, 2016 by Deputy A. Gnecco Expires 9/1/2021 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 71039 Publish dates: September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 2016.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2016-01673-CA A.P.N.:075-394-030 Property Address: 3807 Hummingbird Drive, Antioch, CA 94509 PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 08/18/2005. 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. Trustor: Terry J. Tabacco And Carol L. Tabacco Husband & Wife As Joint Tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC Recorded 09/12/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0345634-00 in book —-, page—and of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 10/26/2016 at 01:30 PM Place of Sale:At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $ 443,538.88.

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DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVIDED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/16/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the 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): MARK CHRISTIE AND DENISE E. CHRISTIE, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 11/30/2004 as Instrument No. 2004-0458910-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 10/17/2016 at 1:30PM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $307,605.60 The purported property address is: 4113 NULL DRIVE, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 074-261-021 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 http://www.qualityloan.com , using the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-15-689056-CL. 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 of the monies paid to the Trustee. This shall be the Purchaser’s NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE sole and exclusive remedy. The purchaser TS No. CA-15-689056-CL Order No.: shall have no further recourse against the 150259459-CA-VOI NOTE: THERE IS A Trustor, the Trustee, the Beneficiary, the SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS Beneficiary’s Agent, or the Beneficiary’s

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QUALITY MAY BE CONSIDERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Service Corporation 411 Ivy Street San Diego, CA 92101 619-6457711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 916-939-0772 Or Login to: http:// www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-15-689056CL IDSPub #0115056 9/23/2016 9/30/2016 10/7/2016. Antioch Press No: 06-1617 71073 Publish Dates: September 23, 30, October 7, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005145-00 The name of the business: Consignment Envy Located at: 8900 Brentwood Blvd In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: White Sage 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 8/26/2010. Signature of registrant: Deborah J. Read-Klug, CFO. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 22, 2016

by Deputy M. Neal Expires 8-22-2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71020 Publish dates: September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005312-00 The name of the business: Petco #1347 Located at: 2820 Ygnacio Valley Rd In: Walnut Creek, CA 94598 is hereby registered by the following owner: Petco Animal Supplies Stores, 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: Richard Skeen, Assistant (Treasurer).

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 30, 2016 by Deputy C. Dias Expires 8/30/2021 Brentwood Press No. 021273 71119 Publish dates: September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005362-00 The name of the business: Pro 2 Salon Located at: 1185 Second Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Hong Thi Vo. 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: Hong Vo. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 31, 2016 by Deputy T. Lawson Expires 8/31/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71048 Publish dates: September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005402-00 The name of the business: AR Properties Located at: 4535 O’Hara Ave In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owners: 1. Ragen Rachelle Ortland 2. Michael Rose 3. Laurel Rose 4. Bryant Lawrence Anderson. This business is conducted by: Co-Partners. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/5/2006. Signature of registrant: Ragen Ortland. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 1, 2016 by Deputy T. Lawson Expires 9-1-2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71005 Publish dates: September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005533-00 The name of the businesses: 1. Sealed With Integrity, 2. Mobile Notary Services, 3. Mobile Notary and Live Scan Services. Located at: 745 Buckeye Ct. In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Suzanne Salamy. This business is conducted by: An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on September 8, 2016. Signature of registrant: Suzanne Salemy. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 8, 2016 by Deputy

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C. Pittman Expires 9/8/2021 Brentwood FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Press No. 02-1273 71019 Publish dates: NAME STATEMENT September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 2016. File No. F-0005820-00 The name of the business: The Haircut Place Located at: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS 8065 Brentwood Blvd Suite 2B In: BrentNAME STATEMENT wood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by File No. F-0005579-00 The name of the the following owner: Maria D Alvarado business: Meso Apparel Located at: de Elizondo. This business is conducted 2420 Sand Creek Rd Bldg C-1 #331 In: by: An Individual. The registrant comBrentwood, CA 94513, is hereby regis- menced to transact business under the tered by the following owner: Baldemar fictitious business name or names listed Arroyo. This business is conducted by: An above on 9/21/2016. Signature of regIndividual. The registrant commenced istrant: Maria D Alvarado de Elizondo. to transact business under the fictitious This statement was filed with the County business name or names listed above on Clerk of Contra Costa County on: Septem8/17/16 Signature of registrant: Balde- ber 21, 2016 by Deputy M. Fuhrer Expires mar Arroyo. This statement was filed with 9/21/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02the County Clerk of Contra Costa County 1273 71126 Publish dates: September on: September 9, 2016 by Deputy M. 30, October 7, 14, 21, 2016.

Barajas Expires 9/9/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1373 71057 Publish dates: FICTITIOUS BUSINESS September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 2016.

NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005859-00 The name of the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS business: L & L Garden Services LoNAME STATEMENT cated at: 65 Brookshire Ct. In: Pittsburg, File No. F-0005610-00 The name of the CA 94565, is hereby registered by the business: Becker Nutrition Located at: following owner: Luis Lopez. This busi621 Augusta Drive In: Moraga, CA 94556 ness is conducted by: An Individual. The is hereby registered by the following registrant commenced to transact busiowner: Christopher Becker. This business ness under the fictitious business name is conducted by: An Individual. The reg- or names listed above on 1/1/16. Signaistrant commenced to transact business ture of registrant: Luis Lopez. This stateunder the fictitious business name or ment was filed with the County Clerk names listed above on N/A. Signature of of Contra Costa County on: September registrant: Christopher Becker. This state- 22, 2016 by Deputy J. Celestial Expires ment was filed with the County Clerk 9/22/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 of Contra Costa County on: September 71158 Publish dates: October 7, 14, 21, 12, 2016 by Deputy L. Spence Expires 28, 2016.

9/12/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71110 Publish dates: September 23, 30, FICTITIOUS BUSINESS October 7, 14, 2016.

NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005861-00 The name of the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS business: Mr. Handyman Serving NAME STATEMENT Brentwood, Antioch, and Discovery File No. F-0005715-00 The name of the Bay Located at: 80 Eagle Rock Way, Suite business: Cerda Construction Located E In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby at: 2357 Arch Ct. In: Brentwood, CA 94513 registered by the following owner: TDW, is hereby registered by the following Inc. This business is conducted by: A owner: Jose Manuel Cerda Morales. This Corporation. The registrant commenced business is conducted by: An Individual. to transact business under the fictitious The registrant commenced to transact business name or names listed above on business under the fictitious business Not Applicable. Signature of registrant: name or names listed above on 9/15/16. Timothy Welch, President. This statement Signature of registrant: Jose Manuel Cer- was filed with the County Clerk of Contra da Morales. This statement was filed with Costa County on: September 22, 2016 by the County Clerk of Contra Costa County Deputy C. Pittman Expires 9/22/2021 on: September 15, 2016 by Deputy V. Lo- Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71142 redo Expires 9/15/2021 Brentwood Press Publish dates: September 30, October 7, No.02-173 71182 Publish dates: October 14, 21, 2016.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FOR CHANGE OF NAME NAME STATEMENT PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Amanda File No. F-0005717-00 The name of the Parish SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, business: Kisses of Sunshine Photog- COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court raphy Located at: 1266 Hallmark Way Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby reg- OF: Amanda Parish CASE NUMBER: istered by the following owner: Bridget N16-1735 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Homer. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced 1. Petitioner Amanda Parish filed a petito transact business under the fictitious tion with this court for a decree changing business name or names listed above on names as follows: Present Name: a.

March 28, 2007. Signature of registrant: Layla Fé Silva to Proposed Name: : Bridget J. Homer. This statement was Layla Fé Parish. 2. THE COURT ORDERS filed with the County Clerk of Contra that all persons interested in this matCosta County on: September 15, 2016 ter shall appear before this court at the

by Deputy H. Franklin Expires 9/15/2021 hearing indicated below to show cause, Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71079 if any, why the petition for change of Publish dates: September 23, 30, October name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name changes described 7, 14, 2016. above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at FICTITIOUS BUSINESS least two court days before the matter NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005739-00 The name of the is scheduled to be heard and must apbusiness: Clippers Mobile Pet Groom- pear at the hearing to show cause why ing Located at: 1771 Eden Plains Rd. the petition should not be granted. If In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby reg- no written objection is timely filed, the istered by the following owner: Lynne court may grant the petition without a S. Moore. This business is conducted by: hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: An Individual. The registrant commenced 11/14/16 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 to transact business under the fictitious Room: 212 b. The address of the court is business name or names listed above same as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this on N/A. Signature of registrant: Lynne S. Order to Show Cause shall be published at Moore. This statement was filed with the least once each week for four successive County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: weeks prior to the date set for hearing on September 16, 2016 by Deputy T. Lawson the petition in the following newspaper Expires 9/16/2021 Brentwood Press No. of general circulation, printed in this 02-1273 71094 Publish dates: Septem- county: Oakley Press b. Court dispenses with notice to father. Date: 9/15/16 ber 23, 30, October 7, 14, 2016.

Judge of the Superior Court Oakley Press No. 03-0477 71082 Publish Dates: SepFICTITIOUS BUSINESS tember 23, 30, October 7, 14, 2016.

NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005751-00 The name of the business: C.P.S. Solutions Located at: 725 Buckeye Dr. In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Art Bhavindhu. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9-16-2016.

Signature of registrant: Art Bhavindhu.

This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 16, 2016 by Deputy M. Barajas Expires 9/16/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71096 Publish dates: September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 2016.

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STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following persons has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name Advanced Information Services and Consulting at 15 Big Bend Court, Oakley, CA 94561. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 4/11/2016 under File No. F-0002329-00 (*1) Alan Lee LaVasse 15 Big Bend Court, Oakley, CA 94561 (**) This business was conducted by: An Individual. Signature: Alan L. LaVasse. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 27, 2016 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 71175 Publish dates: October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2016.

the file number assigned to this foreclosure by the Trustee: CA-15-668379-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 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-15-668379-JP IDSPub #0115239 9/30/2016 10/7/2016 10/14/2016.

Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 71102 Publish Dates: September 30, October 7, 14, 2016.

the date of the foreclosure sale. When making their bids, all bidders except the Secretary must submit a deposit totaling $20,285.16 [10% of the Secretary’s bid] in the form of a certified check or cashier’s check made out to the Secretary of HUD. A deposit need not accompany each oral bid. If the successful bid is oral, a deposit of $20,285.16 must be presented before the bidding is closed. The deposit is nonrefundable. The remainder of the purchase price must be delivered within 30 days of the sale or at such other time as the Secretary may determine for good cause shown, time being of the essence.

This amount, like the bid deposits, must be delivered in the form of a certified or cashier’s check. If the Secretary is the highest bidder, he need not pay the bid amount in cash. The successful bidder will pay all conveying fees, all real estate and other taxes that are due on or after the delivery date of the remainder of the payment and all other costs associated with the transfer of title. At the conclusion of the sale, the deposits of the unsuccessful bidders will be returned to them. The Secretary may grant an extension of time within which to deliver the remainder of the payment. All extensions will be for a 15-day increments for a fee of $500.00, paid in advance. The extension fee will be in the form of a certified or cashier’s check made payable to the Secretary of HUD. If the high bidder closes the sale prior to the expiration of any extension period, the unused portion of the extension fee shall be applied toward the amount due. If the high bidder is unable to close the sale within the required period, or within any extensions of time granted by the Secretary, the high bidder may be required to forfeit the cash deposit or, at the election of the foreclosure commissioner after consultation with the HUD representative, will be liable to HUD for any costs incurred as a result of such failure. The commissioner may, at the direction of the HUD representative, offer the property to the second highest bidder for an amount equal to the highest price offered by that bidder. There is no right of redemption, or right of possession based upon a right of redemption, in the mortgagor or others subsequent to a foreclosure completed pursuant to the Act. Therefore, the Foreclosure Commissioner will issue a Deed to the purchaser(s) upon receipt of the entire purchase price in accordance with the terms of the sale as provided herein. HUD does not guarantee that the property will be vacant. The scheduled foreclosure sale shall be cancelled or adjourned if it is established, by documented written application of the mortgagor to the Foreclosure Commissioner not less than 3 days before the date of sale, or otherwise, that the default or defaults upon which the foreclosure is based did not exist at the time of service of this notice of default and foreclosure sale, or all amounts due under the mortgage agreement are tendered to the Foreclosure Commissioner, in the form of a certified or cashier’s check payable to the Secretary of HUD, before public auction of the property is completed. The amount that must be paid if the mortgage is to be reinstated prior to the scheduled sale is $202,819.13 as of 10/30/2016, plus all other amounts that would be due under the mortgage agreement if payments under the mortgage had not been accelerated, advertising costs and postage expenses incurred in giving notice, mileage by the most reasonable road distance for posting notices and for the Foreclosure Commissioner’s attendance at the sale, reasonable and customary costs incurred for title and lien record searches, the necessary out-ofpocket costs incurred by the Foreclosure Commissioner for recording documents, a commission for the Foreclosure Commissioner, and all other costs incurred in connection with the foreclosure prior to reinstatement. Tender of payment by certified or cashier’s check or application for cancellation of the foreclosure sale shall be submitted to the address of the Foreclosure Commissioner provided below. DATE: 08/12/2016 FORECLOSURE COMMISSIONER: MORTGAGE LENDER SERVICES, INC. 11707 Fair Oaks Blvd., Ste 202 Fair Oaks, CA 95628 (916) 962-3453 Fax: (916) 962-1334 Sale Information Line: 916-939-0772 or www.nationwideposting.com TARA CAMPBELL, FORECLOSURE COMMISSIONER OFFICER NPP0292462 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS PUB: 10/07/2016, 10/14/2016, 10/21/2016. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 71183 Publish Dates: October 7, 14, 21, 2016.

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Ariel Ollivier CASE NUMBER: N16-1584 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Ariel Ollivier filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Angelo Robert Ollivier-Johnson to Proposed Name: Angelo Robert Ollivier. 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: 11-3-16 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 b. Court Dispenses with notice to father. Date: 09/08/16 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 021273 71070 Publish Dates: September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 2016.

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: 9/9/16 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71040 Publish Dates: September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 2016.

pear 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: 11-1516 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 b. Need consent of minor or his appearance at the hearing. Date: September 16, 2016 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71091 Publish Dates: September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 2016.

TRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: NICKI CANNON, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by California Civil Code 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 11/08/2016 TIME OF SALE: 9:00 AM PLACE OF SALE: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1608 WILDCAT WAY, OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 94561 APN#: 035-453-028-9 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein.

Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $230,137.23. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction.

You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information.

If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-758-8052 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.homesearch.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 00000006077150. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone information or on the Internet Web site. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: XOME 800-758-8052 www.homesearch.com BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP IS ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP as Trustee 20955 Pathfinder Road, Suite 300 Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (866) 795-1852 Dated: 09/26/2016 NPP0292508 To: OAKLEY PRESS 10/07/2016, 10/14/2016, 10/21/2016. Oakley Press No: 03-0477 71184 Publish Dates: October 7, 14, 21, 2016.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-15-668379-JP Order No.: 12-0160598 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY PROVIDED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/29/2009. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the 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): CHASEN TAYLOR AND SHELLEY M. TAYLOR, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 10/5/2009 as Instrument No. 2009-0234393-00 and modified as per Modification Agreement recorded 4/24/2014 as Instrument No. 2014-0064210-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 10/24/2016 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: $249,471.51 The purported property address is: 115 HAVENWOOD AVENUE, BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 016-290-123-5 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction.

You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site http://www.qualityloan.com , using

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND FORECLOSURE SALE Trustee Sale No: 129180-11 Loan No: 042-8484806 Title Order No: 160023864 APN 088-324-005-3 WHEREAS, on 12/01/2009, a certain Deed of Trust was executed by DOROTHY GEORGIA, as trustor in favor of BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. as beneficiary and NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC. as trustee, and was recorded on 12/18/2009 as Document No. 2009-0296338-00, and WHEREAS, the Deed of Trust was insured by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (the Secretary) pursuant to the National Housing Act for the purpose of providing single family housing; and WHEREAS the beneficial interest in the Deed of Trust is now owned by the Secretary, pursuant to an assignment recorded 05/18/2015 in document no. 2015-0099143-00, of Official records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, CA, and WHEREAS a default has been made in the covenants and conditions of the Deed of Trust PURSUANT TO SECTION 9 (A)(i), OF THE LOAN DOCUMENTS “AN IMMEDIATE PAYMENT IN FULL. AS DEFINED, THE LENDER WILL REQUIRE IMMEDIATE PAYMENT IN FULL OF ALL OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL AND ACCRUED INTEREST IF; A BORROWER DIES AND THE PROPERTY IS NOT THE PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE OF AT LEAST ONE SURVIVING BORROWER.” INCLUDING ALL FORECLOSURE FEES, ATTORNEY FEES AND ADVANCES TO SENIOR LIENS, INSURANCE, TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS. WHEREAS, by virtue of this default, the Secretary has declared the entire amount of the indebtedness secured by the Deed of Trust to be immediately due and payable; NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to powers vested in me by the Single Family Mortgage Foreclosure Act of 1994, 12 U.S.C. 3751 et seq., by 24 CFR part 27, subpart B, and by the Secretary’s designation of me as Foreclosure Commissioner, recorded on 12/21/2015 as Instrument No. 20150261159, notice is hereby given that on 10/31/2016, at 01:30PM local time, all real and personal property at or used in connection with the following described premises (“Property”) will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN SAID DEED OF TRUST Commonly known as: 1502 PEPPERTREE PL., PITTSBURG, CA 94565 The sale will be held: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will bid $202,851.63. There will be no proration of taxes, rents or other income or liabilities, except that the ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE purchaser will pay, at or before closing, FOR CHANGE OF NAME his pro rata share of any real estate taxes PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Ariel Olthat have been paid by the Secretary to livier, In Pro-Per Denises Family Law

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Jennifer Zaragoza In Pro-Per SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Jennifer Zaragoza CASE NUMBER: N16-1634 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Jennifer Zaragoza filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Anthony Raymond Richard Zaragoa to Proposed Name: Anthony Raymond Richard Yeoman.

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: 11/10/16 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 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 b. Must bring proof of residency to the hearing. Date: 9/7/16 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 021273 71111 Publish Dates: September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 2016.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Lailani Nicole Watarai SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Lailani Nicole Watarai CASE NUMBER: N16-1681 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Lailani Nicole Watarai filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Lailani Nicole Watarai to Proposed Name: Leilani Brown Scott. 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: 11/7/16 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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Liset Melgoza Ruiz SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Liste Melgoza Ruiz CASE NUMBER: N16-1707 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Liset Melgoza Ruiz filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Abel Saintino Lara to Proposed Name: Abel Melgoza Lara.

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: 11/8/16 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: 9/12/16 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 021273 71120 Publish Dates: September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 2016.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Mohammad Soltani SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Mohammad Soltani CASE NUMBER: N16-1710 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Mohammad Soltani filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Mohammad Soltani to Proposed Name: Dana Jefferson Soltani. 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: 11/8/16 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: September 13, 2016 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71065 Publish Dates: September 23, 30, October 7, 14, 2016.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Peggy B. Nicholson SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Bezhan Herawi and Michelle Herawi CASE NUMBER: N16-1758 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Bezhan Herawi and Michelle Herawi filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Osmon Eric Herawi to Proposed Name: Osmon Eric Dizon Herawi. 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 ap-

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Suzanne La France SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Suzanne La France CASE NUMBER: N16-1729 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Suzanne La France filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Tyler Jacob Amerson to Proposed Name: Tyler Jacob La France. 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: 11/18/16 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 b. Notice to father is waived. Date: 9/20/2016 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71121 Publish Dates: September 30, October 7, 14, 21, 2016.

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name 1. Thought Chronicle 2. Universal Instinct at 2067 Ascot Drive #145, Moraga, CA 94556. The fictitious business name referred to above was filed in Contra Costa County on 11/21/2014 under File No. 20140007224-00 (*1) Ric I. Cone 2067 Ascot Drive #145, Moraga (**) This business was conducted by: An Individual. Signature: Ric I. Cone. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: August 23, 2016 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71049 Publish dates: September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005955-00 The name of the business: Shamrock Quilts Located at: 1512 Thistle Ct. In: Oakley, CA 94561 is hereby registered by the following owner: Donna Baker. 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: Donna M. Baker. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 27, 2016

by Deputy L. Woods Expires 9/27/2021 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 71197 Publish dates: October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2016.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 00000006077150 Title Order No.: 730-1606007-70 FHA/ VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/29/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. BARRETT DAFFIN FRAPPIER TREDER & WEISS, LLP, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 04/13/2004 as Instrument No. 2004-0128735-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CON-

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Seen at Levi’s Lounge

UPS from page 1A “The idea is that the trucks will be off-site early in the morning before school,” Ye said.

As part of the additions, UPS will make frontage improvements by September of next year that are slated to include a 42.5-foot, right-of-way dedication along Live Oak Avenue, additional lanes, onstreet parking and trees.

The existing modular units onsite will be painted to match the new tan and white buildings, said Oakley Senior Planer Kenneth Strelo.

“Long term plans, according to the applicant, are eventually, if they decide to stay on this site, to do a more comprehensive site development and possibly even replace the modular buildings with a more permanent building structure.”

Ye also said the company’s plans are to eventually add a customer counter at

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rentwood resident Terry Partain had the good fortune to win a meet and greet, question and answer session with the legendary Jerry Rice, at Levi’s Lounge in San Francisco. The Press is pleased to meet you, Mr. Rice!

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who said she wants to become an event manager.

Fellow Freedom student Alyssa Busby said the class is helping her prepare for the future.

“When I go to college, I want to major in sports management,” she said. “I want to go work for the Warriors, doing marketing or become a sports agent.”

The students are excelling in their game-day duties, said Linda Matteri, who runs the snack bar at Freedom athletic events.

“They are inside my snack bar,” she said. “I train them, I have a little 30-minute talking (session) and then I put them on the spot. I watch them work and move them around to different areas. So far, they are earning A pluses.”

The Freedom class of about 25 students is a welcome sight to Amaro, who

the facility to allow people to pick up or ship packages on-site.

The council’s approval of the additions was a milestone of sorts for the city, since it was the first completed with the assistance of the citizen planning advisers program. The program was launched earlier this year to encourage citizen participation and to receive input about the subdivision and design-review process.

Strelo said that the group added valuable insight, some of which was added to the final agreement.

“We got a lot of comments from them, took them and put them together,” said Strelo. “Overall, I think that the process went well for a first project. The advisers are excited to see another type of project and to get their hands onto something else.”

For more information, visit bit. ly/2dQlFHn. To comment, visit www.thepress.net. created the class years ago, only to see it materialize at Heritage – the only district school where students showed interest.

“I was excited when we first wrote it, because I thought, ‘This is great, we can get students involved in the support structures of athletics,’” he said. “How can you work in the back office? How do you develop future athletic directors?

How do you help students be marketable interns to the professional sports organizations and or the colleges?”

After years of success at Heritage, the class is now offered only at Freedom and Liberty, where interest has picked up. Its appeal is expected to grow, since Amaro has restructured the class to make it a University of Californiaapproved, transferrable course next year.

“I think it is a slam dunk that we will get two classes by next year,” Amaro said.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 15-14700 A.P.N.: 085-350-039-5 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED. PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE Section 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REFERRED TO ABOVE IS NOT ATTACHED TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR. YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/25/2005. 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. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a 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 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. 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: HOWARD HIIBEL, A MARRIED MAN, AS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: Carrington Foreclosure Services, LLC Recorded 11/10/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0436242 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Described as

follows: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST Date of Sale: 10/21/2016 at 9:00 AM Place of Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $512,244.63 (Estimated) Street Address or other common designation of real property: 314 HERON DRIVE PITTSBURG, CA 94565-000 A.P.N.: 085-350-0395 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above.

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 Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. 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 (714) 730-2727 or visit this Internet Web site www. servicelinkASAP.com , using the file number assigned to this case 15-14700. 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. Date: 09/15/2016 Carrington Foreclosure Services, LLC 600 City Parkway West, Suite 110-A Orange, CA 92868 Automated Sale Information: (714) 7302727 or www.servicelinkasap.com for NONSALE information: 888-313-1969 Shirley Best, Trustee Sale Specialist A-4592802 09/23/2016, 09/30/2016, 10/07/2016. Oakley Press No: 030477 71086 Publish Dates: September 23, 30, October 7, 2016.

Friday, Oct. 7 Peter Pan and Wendy Stage Right Conservatory Theatre Inc. presents “Peter Pan and Wendy,” at the Nick Rodriguez Community Center Theatre, 213 F St., in Antioch, on Oct. 7 and 8, at 7 p.m.; and Oct. 2 and 9, at 2 p.m. The play follows the story of Peter Pan, Wendy, Tinker Bell and Captain Hook on their adventures through Neverland. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors and $5 for children 10 and younger. Seniors pay $5 for the Sunday matinees. For tickets or more information, visit www.srctgrp.org or call 925-216-4613.

Saturday, Oct. 8 Women’s Club Oktoberfest Bethel Island Women’s Club presents its Oktoberfest fundraiser, at Scout Hall, 3090 Ranch Lane, in Bethel Island, starting at 4 p.m. Tickets are $10 and include dinner. Beverages and a raffle are available for purchase. All profits go toward the club’s scholarship fund. For more information or tickets, call 510-693-9716.

The Downtown Brentwood Coalition hosts OktoberFEST, at Brentwood City Park, 710 2nd St., in Brentwood, from 3 to 8 p.m. The event honors Bavarian heritage with beer, wine, food, German music, lederhosen, a wiener dog parade and beer-stein games. Admission is free. For more information, visit https://goo.gl/egr5KU.

Fall Fest Boutique Soroptimist International presents the Fall Fest Boutique, at 815 Fulton Shipyard Road, in Antioch, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The boutique includes origami owls, Eva Vera designs, homemade wreaths, soaps, candles, jams, jellies and more. Proceeds go toward local programs and scholarships. For more information, email ginamoor1964@gmail.com or call 510-719-0071.

Thursday, Oct. 13 Retired Public Employees Retired Public Employees Association is holding a membership meeting at Champions Grill, 4800 Golf Course Road, in Antioch, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The guest speaker is author Peter Corona, Ph.D, talking about his new book, “Adversity to Pride,” which covers the trials of bringing his high school from bankruptcy to honors. For more information, call Bethi Carver at 925-708-2763.

CSBA West Delta Dinner California Striped Bass Association’s West Delta Chapter hosts its monthly dinner meeting at Bridge Marina Yacht Club, 20 Fleming Lane, in Antioch, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. and costs $15. CSBA is a nonprofit fishing club dedicated to preserving the striped bass fishery and the Delta, while promoting youth fishing. New members and visitors are welcome.

Reservations are required. For reservations, call 925-699-1699. For more information, email Tom Coss at tomcoss8@comcast.net.

Open Mic Night Brentwood Writes and the Brentwood Library present an open mic night at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St., in Brentwood, at 6:30 p.m. All short work, poetry, short story, nonfiction or any other creative work is welcome, as long as it is neither insulting nor abusive.

Participants are allowed five minutes each to perform. For more information, call 925-516-5290.

The Alzheimer’s Association and the Brentwood Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group present an open discussion at the Neighborhood Church, 50 Birch St., in Brentwood, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This is an opportunity for attendees to share concerns, challenges, tips and successes about caring for a person with Alzheimer’s or related dementia. For more information, call 925-284-7942.

On the Horizon Saturday, Oct. 15 Mobile Boutique Church of God Holy and White Pony Express present a free, general-store mobile boutique, at 1700 A St., in Antioch, from 10 to 10:45 a.m., 11 to 11:45 a.m. and 12 to 12:45 p.m. The event includes free clothing, toys and children’s books, which will be restocked between each shopping period, so everyone has a great selection. Free groceries start at 1:30 p.m. For more information, call 925777-9916.

Autumn Gala The Rotary Club of Brentwood presents its Autumn Gala, at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St., in Brentwood, starting at 6 p.m. The gala includes a champagne reception, silent auction, comedy, dinner and dancing.

Tickets are $60. For more information or tickets, visit https://rotaryautumngala.eventbrite.com or call 925-516-6877.

Fall Boutique The Antioch Woman’s Club presents its annual fall boutique fundraiser at Somersville Towne Center Community Room, 2556 Somersville Road, in Antioch, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event includes crafts, soaps, jewelry, towels, bags, accessories, scarves, baby items, gifts for Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas and more. Proceeds go to community charities and the restoration of the historic Woman’s Club of Antioch building.

Admission is free. For more information, call Liese McCause at 925-752-6725.

Rocktoberfest Discovery Bay Lions Club presents Rocktoberfest, at the Discovery Bay Community Center’s fields, 1601 Discovery Bay Blvd., in Discovery Bay, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Attractions include local band Rock Skool, Kidz Zone Xperience, cupcake wars, Pokemon Go lure event and prizes, line dancing and more. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.discoverybaylions.com.

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State of the City Address The City of Brentwood presents its State of the City Address, by Mayor Bob Taylor, at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St., at 6 p.m. The event is free and open to the public, but seating is limited to the first 200 registrants. To RSVP, visit https://bit.do/ brentwood or call 925-634-3344.

Sign-ups Accounting Class Liberty Adult Education presents a bookkeeping and accounting class, Thursdays, Oct. 13 through Dec. 15, at 929 2nd St., in Brentwood, from 6 to 9 p.m. The course covers terms, concepts and applications of double-entry accounting system for a service business. Students learn to deal with

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Liberty Adult Education presents a Microsoft Office Suite 2013 educational class, Wednesdays, Oct. 12 through Dec. 14, at 929 2nd St., in Brentwood, from 6 to 9 p.m.

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Sports Fundamentals Camp Antioch Indoor Sports Center is hosting a free sports-fundamentals camp designed for players with special needs in grades first through eighth. The six sessions are designed to introduce boys and girls with special needs – physical, developmental and intellectual disabilities – to the fundamentals of soccer, kickball, volleyball, flag football, basketball and floor hockey in a fun, noncompetitive atmosphere. Each session is once a week and lasts one hour. Coach ratio is one to every eight players. AAU membership and medical clearance letter are required. For more information or to register, visit usvbclub.com.

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Liberty Adult Education presents Conversational Spanish, Thursdays, Oct. 13 through Dec. 8, at 929 2nd St., in Brentwood, from 6 to 8 p.m.

The class explores phrases, expressions, simple grammar and more. Textbooks are required.

Registration is $55. For more information or to register, call 925-634-2565.

Bethel Island Lions Club is holding a Red Hawk Casino bus trip, starting at Scout Hall, 3090 Ranch Lane, Bethel Island, Oct. 13, at 8 a.m., and returning by 6:30 p.m. Cost is $25 per person, with $15 back on casino play and $5 food credit. For more information or reservations, call 925-625-8163.

Acrylic Painting Liberty Adult Education (LAE) and Brentwood Parks and Recreation present acrylic painting classes, Wednesdays, Oct. 12 through Dec. 7, at LAE, 929 2nd St., in Brentwood, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., and Thursdays, Oct. 13 through Dec. 8, at the Brentwood Senior Activity Center, 193 Griffith Lane, in Brentwood, from 9 to 11 a.m. Beginning acrylic painting is also offered at the senior center, starting Mondays, Oct. 10 through Dec. 5, from 9 to 11 a.m. Registration is $65. To register with LAE or for more information, call 925-634-2565. To register with Brentwood Parks and Recreation or for more information, call 925-516-5444.

Oakley Senior Red Hawk Trip Oakley Senior Citizens presents a Red Hawk Casino bus trip, starting at the senior center, 215 Second St., in Oakley, at 7 a.m., and returning around 6:30 p.m. Cost is $55, and includes motor coach transportation, $15 cash or $20 match play, $5 for food and hot apple pie and coffee upon arrival. Reservations and payment must be made

by Oct. 7. For more information or to register, call Beverly at 925-626-7413, Dee at 925-684-0180 or Tim at 925-679-8636.

Conversational French Liberty Adult Education presents Conversational French, Tuesdays, Oct. 11 through Dec. 6, at 929 2nd St., in Brentwood, from 6 to 8 p.m. The class explores common phrases, expressions, simple grammar and more. Textbooks are required.

Registration is $55. For more information or to register, call 925-634-2565.

Cornhole Tournament Brentwood’s first cornhole tournament is held at Veteran’s Park, 3841 Balfour Road, Saturday, Oct. 8, starting at 11 a.m. Registration is $25 per player.

Registration includes tournament fee, two hot dogs, soda and water. Additional lunches for nonplayers are $5. No alcohol is allowed at the event.

For more information or to register, visit www. brentwoodcornhole.com.

Beginning/Intermediate Yoga Debbie Cabusas leads beginning and intermediate yoga at the Liberty Adult Education Center, 929 2nd St., in Brentwood, on Wednesdays, from Oct. 12 through Dec. 17, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Improve your flexibility, breathing, balance and strength. A yoga mat and blanket are required. For more information or to register, call 925-634-2565.

Gentle Yoga Debbie Cabusas leads gentle yoga at the Brentwood Senior Activity Center, 193 Griffith Lane, in Brentwood, on Mondays, from Oct. 10 through Dec. 12, and Wednesdays, from Oct. 12 through Dec. 14, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Explore yoga poses to increase your flexibility, tone your body and improve your breathing and balance.

Modifications will be used to ensure comfort and safety. A yoga mat and blanket are required. For more information or to register, call 925-516-5444.

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Dentistry no longer a man’s world It is wonderful to see the numbers improving for women graduates.

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ames Brown claimed this is a man’s world, but with the number of female dentists

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rapidly increasing, it’s estimated that 31 percent of the dental workforce will be comprised of women by the year 2020.

Among women dentists leading the industry is Dr. LaJuan Hall, of Brentwood Children’s Dentistry. Hall, who has been practicing dentistry for more than 20 years, began her career in the Army in 1982. She later graduated from the UCSF School of Dentistry with a doctorate in dental surgery and graduate certificate in pediatric dentistry.

“In the 1980s, I served in the Army Reserves as a dental specialist, and there were not any female dentists in our unit,” she said. “The male doctors were wonderful, but it would have also been wonderful to see a woman in a leadership position.”

According to Hall, during the 1980s, very few women majored in

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Among women dentists leading the industry is Dr. LaJuan Hall, of Brentwood Children’s Dentistry. math and science. Those who did had to forge their way into male-dominated fields. In 1980, only 3 percent of

dentists in the US were women.

“It is wonderful to see the numbers improving for women graduates,” said Hall. “As a result of my own experience, I am inspired to mentor young women and encourage them to study as much math and science as possible.

Networking and leadership development are very important factors in improving those statistics.”

When asked what her proudest accomplishment is thus far, Hall said it is graduating from UCSF, one of the best dental schools in the country.

“My training has prepared me to successfully build a thriving dental practice and serve as a volunteer to help others,” she said.

Last year, Hall received a 150th Anniversary Chancellor’s Award for leadership and community service from the University of California San Francisco.

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While the number of women dentists continues to rise, many patients specifically seek them out for dental care, thinking they are more gentle and empathic than their male counterparts.

“I’ve never seen anyone so caring and so good at what they do,” said Brentwood resident Julia Brazina.

Brazina brought her 6-year-old daughter, Emma, who was terrified of the dentist, to Hall’s office after being told that her daughter could only be treated – even for simple x-rays – under general anesthesia by other dentists.

According to Brazina, Hall made the experience a positive one for Emma by introducing her to Mr. Biscuit, Hall’s dog, and letting her pick a movie. She also gave her a cozy blanket and had someone paint her nails while they completed an extraction.

“I was speechless and stunned,” said Brazina. “Emma loves Dr. Hall and can’t wait to go back for her next extraction.

This is the only dentist we will ever take our kids to.”

Brentwood Children’s Dentistry is located at 2201 Balfour Road, Suite A, in Brentwood. For more information, call 925-308-7608 or visit www. brentwoodchildrensdentistry.com.

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Dr. Kristen Hann, second from right and her staff at Hann Orthodontics, bring their professionalism and expertise to every patient.

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About 17 percent of active, practicing members of the American Association of Orthodontics are women, and in 2013, the American Association of Orthodontics elected their first female president. It’s clear the future of orthodontics is shifting toward gender equality.

Dr. Kristen Hann, of Hann Orthodontics in Brentwood, is a leader in orthodontics, providing her patients with cutting-edge technology and giving them healthy, beautiful smiles.

“Dentistry and orthodontics have been an old-boys club for so long, but things have finally started to shift,” said Hann.

ON THE COVER: Dr. Kristen Hann is one of the premiere women leading the way in orthodontics – an industry that has long been male-dominated.

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Hann grew up working in her father’s orthodontics office every summer and Christmas break, from the age of 8 until she entered her orthodontic residency.

However, it wasn’t until she went on a medical and dental mission trip to Costa Rica, when she was in college, that her

decision to pursue dentistry was solidified.

“We were able to assist with dental procedures and teach oral hygiene to communities that had no access to a doctor or dentist,” said Hall. “I was drawn back to orthodontics because of the amazing changes that happen to the teeth and jaws

during treatment, and I always enjoyed working with children and teenagers.”

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– Dr. Kristen Hann academics while treating patients and trying to fit sleeping and eating into our busy schedules,” said Hann. “As difficult as

all of the training was, it really taught me time management, self discipline and how to multitask. I was able to accomplish my goal of becoming an orthodontist before turning 30.”

After graduating from her orthodontic residency in June 2015, Hann took over her father’s orthodontic practice in Brentwood, although he still works with her in the office. Hann utilizes the latest technology, including an intraoral scanner to both ease her patient’s anxiety and help them achieve their dream smiles.

“From the very beginning, they treated us like family,” said Brentwood resident Beverly Montez, whose two daughters are patients of Hann. “I can’t say enough great

things about Dr. Hann.”

Part of what has led to Hann’s success is the joy she gets from changing her patient’s lives, one smile at a time.

“I love working with people and seeing how much their confidence and personality changes from the beginning of their treatment to the end,” said Hann.

“It’s incredible to see someone shy and embarrassed of their smile blossom into a happy, outgoing person.”

Hann Orthodontics is located at 100 Cortona Way, Suite 250, in Brentwood. For more information, visit www.hannorthodontics.com or call 925-240-2070.

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Professionals looking for more security can take steps to find careers that promise more long-term stability.

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Managing careers amid such instability has been challenging for many individuals, but professionals looking for more security can take steps to find careers that promise more long-term stability. Focusing a job search on industries that have shown strong growth and the ability to ride out waves of economic turmoil can tip the odds in your favor.

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Accounting Thanks to ever-changing financial policies and greater scrutiny placed on lending practices and bookkeeping, accounting jobs remain solid career choices. Jobs in accounting can range from entry-level to more advanced (and more lucrative) positions requiring certification or a secondary education. see Job page 6B

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Job from page 5B Medicine Financial health does not safeguard people against illness, and health services are needed regardless of the state of the economy. That makes medical careers some of the most coveted and stable.

Healthcare professions can be lucrative, and careers in medicine are not restricted to doctors or nurses. Clinicians, medical imaging personnel and medical laboratory technicians also are needed. The U.S. Department of Labor lists services for the elderly and persons with disabilities, home-healthcare services and other health practitioner positions among the fastestgrowing career opportunities.

Computer systems Computer systems analysts and programming experts are highly coveted in today’s digital world. Many company operations are completely overseen by relatively autonomous computer systems.

As technology keeps changing, employees who are able to stay abreast of the changes will only grow more valuable.

Construction With more money injected into the economy, homes and businesses can once again resume growth. Laborers skilled in construction, masonry and residential building, and structure contractors can count on steady employment.

Environment Clean-energy and other environmental jobs may currently make up a small percentage of employment, but reports

Focusing a job search on industries that have shown strong growth and the ability to ride out waves of economic turmoil can tip the odds in your favor. from the Bureau of Labor Statistics indicate jobs in this sector are growing much faster than in other fields, including healthcare.

Workers ready to get in on the ground level may benefit from opportunities for advancement and the stability of working in a field that figures to grow considerably over the next several decades. Green jobs include work that is primarily involved in the production of green goods and services, such as renewable energy, pollution reduction and recycling. Green jobs also are those that involve education and training related to environmental compliance.

Entering the job market for the first time or reentering it with a new career direction can be intimidating. Focusing education and skills on careers that are proven winners can be the security and confidence boost professionals need.

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Reverse Mortgages – Fact and Fiction

By Beth Miller-Rowe Branch Manager and Reverse Mortgage Specialist • The Reverse Mortgage Group • A Branch of American Pacific Mortgage

Is a reverse mortgage a retirement tool or a loan?

Both are the correct answer. Yes, a reverse mortgage is a loan against your home. A reverse mortgage is also an amazing retirementplanning tool. People use it in all kinds of ways to enhance the quality of their retirement years and to manage the longevity of their retirement funds.

A reverse mortgage may be used to pay off an existing mortgage, which may increase monthly cash flow, since you will no longer be required to pay the principal and interest payments.

Depending on your equity position you may also be able to set up a monthly income stream or a line of credit.

People ask all the time – how much can I borrow?

That depends on the age of the youngest borrower and the value of your home. Your age is what drives the percentage of the value that you can borrow.

If you are 62 years old, you can borrow approximately 53 percent of the value of your home. If you are 75 years old, you can borrow approximately 62 percent and at 85, it is approximately 71 percent. These are rough numbers and the cost of doing the loan comes right off the top of the loan amount. The amount of those costs depends greatly on your specific situation. If we are paying off a big mortgage, then costs are higher. If you have a big equity position, then they may be much lower.

What are the out of pocket costs?

What do I have to pay for up front?

The counseling session and the appraisal are generally costs that are paid out of your pocket.

We can pay the counseling fee at closing if you prefer and, with a credit card guarantee, we can carry the cost of the appraisal to closing as well. The counseling fee is about $135, and the appraisal runs right around $600.

Utilizing a reverse mortgage to extend the life of your retirement assets has been all the buzz over the last few years.

There is an article written by Barry H. Sacks, J.D., PH.D. and Stephen R. Sacks, Ph.D., titled, “Reversing the Conventional Wisdom:

Using Home Equity to Supplement Retirement Income.” The complete article is full of statistical data, charts and analysis.

They have published a highlights summary that gives you “just the facts,” to quote Joe Friday. It is an informative article that shows you how strategically utilizing home equity can extend the life of your assets and potentially leave you with a larger legacy.

The authors state: “Establishing the reverse mortgage credit line early in retirement, and using it in the Active Strategy described in the next paragraph, and described more fully in the article, greatly increases the likelihood that the retiree’s cash flow will continue for the retiree’s entire life in retirement, as compared with the likelihood of cash flow continuation if the Last Resort Strategy is used.”

For those who enjoy the statistical analysis, the full article is extremely interesting. For those who prefer just the bullet points, the summary version will be perfect.

What is that line of credit growth feature all about?

Depending on your equity position there may be funds available to leave in the line of credit.

For example, if you own your home without a mortgage or with a very small mortgage, there will be a line of credit feature available to you at closing.

One of the very best features of the FHA insured reverse mortgage is the credit line growth feature. The minimum growth factor is the current interest rate plus-1.25 percent, so the growth factor today is 6.295 percent. The growth provides you with more available funds over time.

For example, if you have a $100,000 line of credit at closing and you left the funds there for a year, you would have $106,295 available to you next year.

The growth compounds, so you can see how beneficial that would be over time. The growth is only on funds you leave in the line of credit, but if you look at my example above, you could draw the growth of $6,295 and leave the $100,000 and it would grow again.

A lot of people use the growth to cover property taxes or an annual vacation. Of course, you can also access the rest of the line as you please, this is only for illustration purposes.

Are there restrictions on how I can use the funds?

Reverse mortgage funds are yours to use as you please.

• Use it to plan your withdrawals from IRAs or 401Ks to minimize your tax burden. Reverse mortgage funds are nontaxable, so they are a great way to supplement IRA withdrawals or social security.

• Use it to hedge the markets so you are not forced to liquidate investments at inopportune times.

None of us want to buy high and sell low if we have other alternatives.

• Use it to purchase big-ticket items like a new car or a cruise, rather than dipping into monthly income.

• Use it to maintain or upgrade your home with a new roof, a kitchen remodel or new bedroom furniture.

• Use it to fund your bigger one-time expenses like a trip to a family reunion that you might not otherwise attend.

• Leave the money to grow in the line of credit and save up for potential future expenses including in-home assistance, property tax payments and future travel.

The best way to see how a reverse mortgage may improve your lifestyle is to sit down and chat. I am happy to come to your home, review your overall financial plan and explain how a reverse mortgage may enhance that plan. I am very low key. I will explain everything and leave you with a bunch of reading material you can read, review, mull and decide if it is right for you. So, give me a call. I look forward to hearing from you.

Office: 925-969-0380 Cell: 925-381-8264 Beth@YourReverse.com 3478 Buskirk Ave., Ste. 1000 Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

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