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work is your complete satisfaction with the finished product.

Morris Tile and Construction Morris Tile and Construction Company (MTC) has a 38 year history within the remodeling industry. MTC strives to provide the best price, quality and workmanship possible. They employ only licensed professionals trained in specific fields of work, use the highest quality materials available and provide quality work in a timely manner.

In addition to custom tile installations, they are kitchen and bathroom remodel specialists and handle showers, flooring, countertops, foreclosure fix-ups, fire & water damage, dry rot, plumbing, electrical, drywall, doors, windows, cabinets and complete roof replacement and repair. MTC also specializes in whole house remodels as well as commercial apartment complex remodels. But, they don’t forget about the smaller jobs and they have trained professionals specializing in the smaller jobs too. In fact, no job is too big or too small for MTC. No matter what your project, they aim to please. The only thing they take more seriously than their

Your home is a place where your friends and family gather to make and share memories. It should be functional, yet pleasant and inviting. If it isn’t, Morris Tile and Construction can help you create your dream home, whether it’s with a newly remodeled kitchen, renovated bathroom or other home project that will contribute to your sense of style and feelings of well-being. The process is simple and works well for customers. Every kitchen, bathroom or other home project is different and they approach every job with the skill set it takes to deliver that special touch the homeowner is looking for. They’ll transform your present home to the one of your dreams that will give you pride of ownership for years to come.

With a unique ability to listen closely to customer’s needs, MTC delivers high quality projects that reflect their client’s personalities and enhance their quality of life. Customer after customer will tell you how happy they were to find how courteous, friendly and respectful the people at Morris Tile & Construction Company are. They deal with their clients fairly and honestly, with the objective of making customer service and satisfaction their top priority. In addition, by always striving to provide

the best price and quality workmanship possible, customers are treated the way they would want to be treated.

With decades of experience, trained professionals, free estimates and their price guarantee (they’ll beat any written estimate from any competitor), no remodel company is better suited to fit your needs. They’ll work hard to ensure you are pleased with every detail and get the best results for your money. Contact MTC and let them help you create a home that reflects, welcomes and embraces you. Why call the rest, when you can have the Best!

Testimonial They did an exceptional job remodeling my kitchen and bathrooms. Not only did they do a GREAT job but they did it for the lowest price around. You can see pictures of my kitchen and bathrooms on their website: www.morristileco.com.

I would recommend them to anyone wanting a fantastic job for a really good price. –D. Hamilton, Antioch

Morris Tile & Construction Co. can be contacted at 925-963-2822 or 925778-4074. Visit their website at www.

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Morris Tile & Construction Co. For it’s excellence in customer service, the Monthly Grapevine proudly awards this month’s Pick of the Vine to Morris Tile and Construction Company. In addition to custom tile installation, Morris Tile and Construction Company (MTC) specializes in kitchen and bathroom remodels. No job is too big or too small for MTC. They handle everything from showers, flooring, countertops, plumbing, electrical, drywall, doors, windows, cabinets, roof repair, etc. to whole house remodels, commercial apartment complex remodels and foreclosure fix-ups. No matter what your project, they aim to please. The only thing they take more seriously than their work is your complete satisfaction with the finished product. Give Morris Tile and Construction Company a call and experience the difference of hands-on, quality renovation with your next project.

The Monthly Grapevine Pick of the Vine award recognizes local businesses with an exemplary reputation for customer service and/or community commitment. If you would like to nominate a business for this award, please visit our web site at www.monthlygrapevine.com for more information.

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Stress is a part of daily life, even more so during the holidays with the shopping, entertaining and out-of-town guests. As stress increases, people are more likely to give up enjoyable activities that help keep stress at bay. Here are some helpful tips you can use to get a jump-start on managing your stress before the holidays and the family arrives.

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Self-Care is Mandatory - When the madness starts, the shopping needs to be done, the car needs servicing and the house needs to be cleaned, it’s easy to put your needs at the bottom of your to-do list. But by making rest and relaxation a priority, you give yourself time to revitalize and teach your kids valuable lessons in self-care and self-esteem.

Self-care can include different activities, from yoga and brisk walking to spiritual pursuits, like journaling, meditation or affirmations. It also includes getting enough sleep nightly, as most adults need a minimum of seven hours. It’s also important to find ways to let go of past hurts.

Eat Well - A healthy diet is critical to immune and neurological functions, which in turn, help manage stress. Brain-healthy foods include nuts, fish, bananas and eggs, as well as fresh fruits and vegetables.

Complex carbohydrates like brown rice and sweet potatoes are also beneficial.

Reach Out - Everyone needs to connect with other people, and quality time with family and friends can decrease your stress. However, sometimes we feel the

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need to talk with those who understand the specific nature of our problems. If so, consider looking outside your normal circles for support groups that address your needs.

The Monthly Grapevine is also here to help whether you need gift ideas, a house cleaner or gardener, or a beauty salon for that holiday party. We can even help you de-stress with yoga and fitness studios.

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ad called “Fraxel”. This skin rejuvenating treatment removes years from your appearance by treating sun spots, wrinkles and acne scars to name a few of the areas many of us are looking to improve. Now that sounds like a great way to help those problem areas to me.

Well folks, the smell of fall is in the air and the days are shorter.

Seems funny that I have been snooping for years and I always start my column with a weather update, and this morning as I look across the yard, the leaves are making their beautiful color changes. This change always gets me thinking about the impending holidays.

So with that vision, I can begin my journey to a place where you can find a healthier, younger looking you for the upcoming holiday season.

Laser Advantage also offers several other services like Microdermabrasion, Laser vein removal, Brown spot removal, and Botox treatments. The neat thing about Laser Advantage is they offer free consultations so you can meet James Edwards, M.D. and Marti Edwards, R.N. and talk about all the treatments they offer and what would work best for you. Probably my favorite is the laser hair removal. It is so simple, one day you have hair and the next day you don’t, FOREVER! Imagine being able to take a shower without shaving your legs. Now that’s a Christmas present!

Located on Lone Tree Way in Antioch, Laser Advantage is sure to offer several possibilities for those wishes on your Christmas list. This morning, I chose to snoop via the telephone, as like many of you, I am already in the thick of things with holiday planning. So, I called their office and spoke to a very charming woman who gave me mounds of information about the world of laser treatments. I first asked about the new service they list in their

Many of us also have those little tiny red lines on our face or layers of dry skin due to sun exposure that just won’t scrub off with those over the counter remedies.

The professionals at Laser Advantage can diagnose each of your problem areas and offer treatments that can permanently repair the damage. And with the laser, the results are lightning fast. Having had laser treatments, I can tell you this is the way to go. And the luxury is we have our

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I learned that they do offer discounts and right now are offering specials for hair removal, Latisse (for longer, thicker eyelashes), Obagi Skin Care, Botox and more! These are great offers and I personally am going to give them a call.

Another service they offer is tattoo removal.

So for those of you who went to Vegas and have a permanent reminder of what was supposed to stay in Vegas, Laser Advantage can help you remove that memory forever.

So James and Marti, I must say I was treated very well on the phone when I called and am pleased to be writing about Laser Advantage this holiday season. I highly recommend that our readers stop in or give you a call to find out more about the treatments you offer for “a healthier, younger looking you”. The monthly grapevine gives Laser Advantage five golden ornaments for giving East County a place to fulfill wishes on the Dear Santa list.

Who will be snooped next? It could be you!

Laser Advantage is located at 3725 Lone

Tree Way, Suite C in Antioch. They can be contacted at 925-754-4881 or visit their website at www.LaserAdvantageofEC.com

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Krafty Krafters meets 2nd Thursday contact Allie 381-2237 or Karen 516-0927 Savvy Shoppers various dates.

Contact Chris 628-3977 Virginia 628-2194 Gamin’ Gals meets 4th Friday contact Becky 628-7923 or Shirlene 759-6458 Lit- n- Latte meets 1st Thursday Barnes & Nobles in Antioch contact Margaret 550-5102 or Vera 240-6511 Simply Moms (Formerly MOPS) meets Sept - May on 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 9:30am contact Melanie 584-7848 or Lydia 548-5982

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Homes, Apartments & Offices Commercial Office Cleaning & Floor Maintenance

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Cleanest Deal in Town!

WINTER CLEANING

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Full Deep Cleaning

Excellent References

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Licensed, Insured & Bonded

Discount Prices, Compare & Save!

CJ Bradley’s Electric (925) 679-2828

Your Power Connection!

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925-978-1800

Mark Sargent Owner

www.BRIGHTIDEASDESIGNCENTER.com VISIT OUR SHOWROOM!

WINTER IS COMING! 50 REBATE

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ON FURNACE TUNE-UP.

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HANDYMAN SERVICES & Kitchen, Bathroom Remodel Specialists Vanish your “To Do� projects. Call us today.

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PRUDENTIAL REALTY

Short Sale?

Modification?

Foreclosure?

These are the three questions many of us are asking in the current economy. The answer however is a very individual decision. Which choice is best for you depends on a variety of factors including your long term goals, the amount you are “upside down” in comparison to loan amount and market value.

Many more lenders are now offering modifications to homeowners in distress.

These are generally what I consider more of a temporary solution as the banks seldom offer principal reductions. Usually the bank will offer to lower you payment over a fixed period of time. The problem with these terms is that without a principle reduction you are not building equity. In today’s market where a home’s value may be upside down or have a negative equity of over 70%, current appreciation projections show it would take years just to break even on the balance of the loan. This makes your situation like a long term lease.

Foreclosure or simply walking away from the home is another option. There are, of

course, pros and cons to this approach. The legal repercussions can vary depending on each individual’s situation. California is a non-recourse state and has what is called a one action rule, which basically states that if your homes is foreclosed and sold by the trustee, that is the only recourse for the lender. Which means, generally speaking, you can walk away with little or no legal consequence. These rules can apply to primary homes and second or investment property. I would definitely advise anyone seeking foreclosure to seek legal advice for their individual scenarios.

option to help you afford to keep your home by eliminating burdensome debt. Although legally you may not need to pursue a short sale after the bankruptcy, in regard to credit building, it is still a good option.

If you are considering a default, I highly suggest you look into a short sale as an option. Choosing a short sale will put you back in control of your life and when you need to move. A short sale is when the borrower/owner sells a property during a pre-foreclosure process. It is called a short sale because the owner will sell the property “short” of the balance owed on the note, not because it is quick. Because a short sale is perceived as a proactive choice by the borrower, the credit compiling agencies tend to score it higher than a foreclosure or a deed-in-lieu.

Remember to always seek legal and tax advice before making any decisions and if you have any questions or need more information, please call and let me help you make the best real estate decisions. Loan modification, Short Sale or Strategic Default - Which one is right for you? Call me today for a no obligation one hour consultation to discuss and compare your options.

I would always advise my clients to seek advise from an attorney under bankruptcy protection as well. Many homeowners have incurred a substantial amount of debt in this economy and a bankruptcy may be a good

CLEAN CHOICE HOUSE CLEANING House & Window Cleaning - For Less!

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Let me be clear, I am not advocating to anyone to ignore their financial obligations.

What I am saying is that you should look at your own situation and make the decision that is best for YOU and your family and not the bank. It is very important that you should be informed about your options and possible consequences.

Patrick McCarran can be reached at

925-899-5536. www.patrickmccarran.com.

Prudential California Realty is an independently owned and operated member of The Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. The Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. Equal Housing Opportunity.

Your One Call Computer Experts!

Reg.

75.00 $90

Windows 7, MAC OS X Pros

Any 4 Hour Cleaning

150.00 $1Reg. 80 Any 8 Hour Cleaning

$

Gift Certificates Available!

Ask About our Special Rates on Move Outs!

LEE GARDENING

Jim and Denise Aster are the Owners of Fast-teks On-Site Computer Service in Brentwood.

Call Today for an Appointment

925-265-TEKS (8357) www.fastteks.com

Beautiful Cabinets Without Buying New Why replace or reface when you can have like-new cabinets for a fraction of the cost?

Renew Your Kitchen For Under $600 We’ll deep clean them & restore in one day!

2 Times $38 or 4 Times $68 (925)

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$

Not valid with any other offer. Limited time offer.

Cabinet Care 17 Years Experience & Over 3000 Homes Call For Free Estimate

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WHY CALL THE REST? WHEN YOU CAN HAVE THE BEST!

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Got Dirt?

WHOLE HOUSE* HOUSE*

Truck Mounted

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Tile & Grout Cleaning

10% OFF ANY WRITTEN BID! Free Estimates

925.525.5202 * Call for details, some restrictions may apply.

WHICH OPTION IS RIGHT FOR YOU? CURRENT

MODIFICATION

SHORT SALE

Example Purchase Price $539,000

Modification Amount $539,000

Lease for 3 Years Lease Payment $2200

Current Value $275,000

40 Year Fix @ 4% New Payment $2909.50

Current Payment $4,063.50

40 Year Cost $1,116,610.07

Negative Equity (upside down) $238,500 30 Year Cost $1,701,360.07

*All Numbers Are Estimates.

For Sample Only.

Rebuild Your Credit PURCHASE after 3 Years

Complete Bathroom Remodel $3,000 Incl: New Tub, New Tub Walls, New Shower Valve, New Bathroom Floor. Some Restrictions Apply.

Tile Floor Installations as Low as $3 Sq.ft.

Tub Shower Walls Tile $900

FREE ESTIMATES! Cell

Purchase Price $300,449 New Payment $2,374 30 Year Cost $933,886

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925.899.5536 Realty check: If you decide to short sale using this scenario you will potentially save $767,473. At 5% appreciation it would take over 13 years for your home value to equal what you currently owe on your current balance.

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For Quality Service Call Today!

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All In One Home Services

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Serving the East Bay since 1998. Over 21,000 satisfied customers count on us to GET IT DONE!

YOUR WEEKENDS WEREN’T MADE FOR HOUSEWORK!

“Class Act� Cleaning Services Housecleaning Office Cleaning Window Cleaning Floor Maintenance Tile Scrubbing & Sealing Pressure Washing Gutter Cleaning Blind Cleaning

WINDOW & BLIND

CLEANING SPECIAL

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Housecleaning Special

20% OFF

DISCOUNTED SERVICES: Daryl & Traci Bernal Servicing Your Area for Over 20 Years

Insured & Bonded

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Pet Resistance Screens

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20% OFF Landscaping with this ad

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Full Service Residential & Commercial Plumbing:

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Upholstery Cleaning Sofa and Loveseat

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Not valid with any other offer.

Up to 3,000 sq.ft. home. Must present ad.

Not valid with any other offer.

Must present ad.

Not valid with any other offer.

Air Duct Cleaning From $69.95 WWW.DISCOVERYBAYCARPETCLEANING.COM Don’t Settle for a Wand Cleaning...

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Any Complete Interior or Exterior Paint Job. Not valid w/any other offer.

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or visit our website www.monthlygrapevine.com Click on Local Pages™

T&V LANDSCAPE & MASONRY

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LAWN MAINTENANCE Call for Free Estimate

925.727.5896

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Smith s Flooring AWARD WINNING EAST COUNTY BUSINESS

Quality you can stand on!

Work we stand behind!

Custom Hardwood Floors Laminate Specialist • Ceramic, Tile & Stone Trim & Crown Moulding • Bathroom Design

925.240.7105

Tim and Bev Smith

3877 Walnut Blvd. Suite D • Brentwood CA. LIC. # 886470

Prepare Your Roof & Gutters for Winter!

Roofing / Seamless Gutter All Types Custom Work / Roof Power Washing & Repair We Do It All, Call Now!

A CLEANER IMAGE WINDOW COVERING SERVICES

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All Raingutters Systems, Inc.

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925-381-7620

Lic #793315

CONTRA COSTA FIRE EQUIPMENT

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Best in Contra Costa Co. 21 Years Experience References Avail.

FIRE EXTINGUISHER All Types Extinguishers

Service (925) 432-9848 No “Teams”, No Personnel Changes!

All Work Done By Owner!

Family owned and operated since 1979.

Lic #E-1149

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Residential or

3 ROOMS

WHOLE HOUSE

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$75

SOFA & LOVESEAT

TILE & GROUT CLEANING

Reg. $120

$85

POWERFUL TRUCK MOUNTED UNIT TURBO DRY SYSTEM

$129

WHOLE HOUSE FREE

$165

ADDITIONAL SERVICES: Pet Odor Treatment & Stain Removal

AIR DUCT CLEANING

FREE ESTIMATES!

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BUSINESS

BANKRUPTCY Still Available For People In Need r 8JQF 0VU $SFEJU $BSET 0UIFS #JMMT rø4BWF :PVS )PNF $BS r 3FEVDF PS &MJNJOBUF 5BYFT FREE r 4UPQ (BSOJTINFOUT Initial r -PX $PTU Consultation Call for Appointment.

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1-888-77-BKLAW or 925-323-7772

www.grimesbklaw.com I Offices in Antioch, Brentwood & Walnut Creek

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6655 Brentwood Blvd Brentwood

925-634-1757

onestopautoservice@yahoo.com

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www.onestopautoservice.biz Complete Auto Repair From Maintenance To: Oil Changes Brakes Tune Ups Engines Transmissions Clutches Mufflers Suspensions Air Conditioning Radiators Water Pumps Axles Exhaust Systems Check Engine Lights Timing Belts Shocks Struts Computers Heating And More

The Place To Go For Service, Savings & Satisfaction!

Get Your Car Ready for WINTER!

Tues-Sat 8:30-5:30pm Family Owned & Operated For 22 Years.

AUTO

TIMING BELT INSTALLED $19995

Most Cars & Trucks • Expires 12/15/11.

Must present TMG ad.

30/60/90 THOUSAND

FRONT OR REAR BRAKE SPECIAL

Mile Service

4 cyl.

$

6 cyl.

8 cyl.

$8500 Labor only

25495 $27495 $29495

Includes: oil, transmission, gas & air filters. Change engine oil, transmission fluid, coolant & spark plugs. Complete safety check.

Most Cars & Trucks • Expires 12/15/11 • Must present TMG ad.

AUTUMN SPECIAL

Get Ready for Winter

$8995 Plus Tax

•Lube, Oil & Filter Changed •Windshield Wipers Changes •Coolant Flushed •Check All Belts & Hoses •Top Off All Fluids •Check Tires & Brakes Most Cars & Trucks • Expires 12/15/11 • Must present TMG ad.

let us handle it for you! *OTVSBODF "QQSPWFE tø* $"3 5SBJOFE &OWJSPONFOUBMMZ 'SJFOEMZ 8BUFSCPVSOF 1BJOU t -JGFUJNF 8BSSBOUZ

Includes: replace parts & resurfacing rotors or drums.

Repack bearings. Replace pads or shoes. Parts extra.

Most Cars & Trucks • Expires 12/15/11 • Must present TMG ad.

OIL CHANGE SPECIAL $2995

Plus Tax •3000 Mile Oil & Filter Service •Up To 5 Quarts of Oil •22 Point Vehicle Inspection •Inspect Belts & Hoses •Tire Rotation (as needed) •Test Battery & Charging System •Complete Brake Inspection •Consultation on any problem with •Check Antifreeze & All Fluids your vehicle Most Cars & Trucks • Expires 12/15/11 • Must present TMG ad.

NO WASTE REMOVAL FEES!

ATTENTION BOAT OWNERS

Boat Repair Services

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Welcome Smog Test Only Station

Best Location! Best Service!

Why Go Anywhere Else?

FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE...

OPEN SATURDAYS 8-12

Serving The Community Since 2007!

We Certify All Smogs: Regular, Test Only, Change of Ownership RVs/Motorhomes & DIESELS We Do It All!

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No Appt. Needed

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GRAPEVINE SPECIAL

$25 OFF

SMOG TEST

Any Time! No Confusing Time Restrictions.

Not valid with any other offers.

FREE CAR WASH With Smog & Oil Change Combo.

Most cars. Limited time.

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Next Auction: Saturday, Nov. 5th at 10am

2009 Honda Accord EX-L Vin# 013641

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2003 Chevy Blazer Vin# 131487

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DON’T HAVE TIME TO DROP OFF? WE’LL PICK-UP YOUR VEHICLE! FOR A LIMITED TIME, GET UP TO

$500 OFF REPAIRS!

Some restrictions apply. Call for details.

369 East 12th Street, Pittsburg (925) 427-6300 www.RUSSOAUTOBODY.COM

NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED!

SAVE $

20.00 with this ad.

FIRE HOUSE SMOG We Do Smog Test On ALL Cars, Trucks & RV’s Best Location, Service & Hours Vehicle Registration - Get Your Tags Here and Avoid DMV Lines!

Open 7 Days, Mon - Sat 7-7pm Sun 10-6pm

GRAPEVINE VALUE SPECIAL:

We will honor any Grapevine smog coupon you present. Or give us a call to hear about our weekly Grapevine special!

Why Would You Go Anywhere Else?

925.634.4090 TEST ONLY

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Where Do You Find IN EVERY HOME! EAST COUNTY EDITION Direct Mailed to 25,800 Households and Businesses in Antioch on the 1st of each month.

DELTA EDITION Direct Mailed to 38,900 Households and Businesses in Brentwood, Oakley, Discovery Bay, Bethel Island, Byron and Knightsen, on the 15th of each month.

925-634-0880 Grow Your Customer Base Locally TAKE OUT SPECIAL

FREE

FAMILY DINNER DEAL

DELIVERY SPECIAL

$2950

FREE

+ TAX

2 Liter of Soda

Purchase a Family Size Pizza and Family Size Salad and Receive a Free 2 Liter of Soda

MuST PRESENT COUPON WHEN ORDERING s ,IMIT COUPON PER ORDER Good at SkIPOLINI S IN !NTIOCH OR #LAYTON s ,IMITED TIME OFFER

2 Liter of Soda

Family Size 2 Topping Pizza, a Family Size Salad, plus a Pitcher of Soda, Dine In Only!

Purchase a Family Size Pizza and Family Size Salad and Receive a Free 2 Liter of Soda

MuST PRESENT COUPON WHEN ORDERING s ,IMIT COUPON PER ORDER Good at SkIPOLINI S IN !NTIOCH OR #LAYTON s ,IMITED TIME OFFER

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Open at 4 pm Daily

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(925) 672-1111

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Open at 11:30am Daily

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(925) 680-6888

(925) 280-1100

Designer Dogs Shoppe - Enjoy Our Fabulous, Flavorful Food! Made Fresh For You! All Beef Hot Dogs, Burgers, Chicken Bites, Gumbo Philly Cheese Steaks, No Bean Chili & Much More

IN A BOWL OR ON A BUN! Dine-in, Take-out, Auto Service or Delivery Available

925-516-9906

#SFOUXPPE #MWE t #SFOUXPPE (Next to Big B Lumber) 0QFO .PO 'SJ QN t 4BU QN (SFBU 'PPE BOE 4FSWJDF XJUI B 4NJMF GPS PWFS :FBST

TO ADVERTISE CALL 925-634-0880

Upon purchase, lift a praise for Christ to receive a

FREE Corndog Must present MGD ad. Limited time offer.

Purchase one Hamburger Designer Meal and receive

50% OFF

any menu item of your choice.

Of equal or lesser value. Must present MGD ad.

Limited time offer.

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Black Diamond Chapter of Romance Writers (925) 240-5545

Pittsburg POPS (925) 252-6900 Wed., 6:00-8:00 pm Soroptimists of The Delta at MJ’s (925) 625-4308 1st Wed., 6:00 pm

Breast Cancer Support Group (925) 779-7200 Mon., 1:30-3:30pm Cardiac Classes (925) 779-7200 Wed., 6-8pm

Sutter Delta FREE Stop Smoking Class (925) 779-3613 Mondays, 6:00-8:00 pm

Delta Newcomers Club Get Acquainted Lunch (925) 516-4380 2nd Thursday

Sutter Delta Maternity Tours (925) 779-2955 1st & 3rd Mon.

Drop-In Internet Access (925) 776-1133 Mon.-Thur., 6:00-9:00 pm

Special Kids Parent Support Group (925) 516-9690 2nd Wed., 7-9 pm

English as a Second Language (925) 776-1133 Mon.-Thur., 6:00-9:00 pm

Sutter Delta FREE Hip or Knee Pain Seminar (925) 779-3613 Last Wed., 6:30pm

Food & Clothing Giveaway (925) 439-8989 Last Sat., 9:00am

Tax Prep & Filing FREE for Low-Income Workers (925) 776-1133 Call for details

Food Addicts in Recovery (925) 516-7798 Thurs., 7:00pm

VFW Antioch Post 6435 Ladies Auxiliary Bingo (925) 757-2650 Every Wed., 5:00pm

“Heavenly Bound Angels” Tammy Scott (925) 238-5826 Last Fri., 7:00pm

Zack’s Eclectic Book Club @ Barnes & Noble, Lone Tree Way (925) 303-9041 3rd Thur. @ 7:00pm

Internet Basics FREE (925) 776-1133 BUSINESS MEETINGS Tues. & Thurs., 7:30-9 pm GFWC Woman’s Antioch Chamber Mixer Club of Antioch 57th Little Helper (925) 757-1800 Annual Holiday House Sibling Class 4th Thurs.

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Summerset II Boutique and Bake Sale 193 Summerset Dr., Brentwood 9am - 3pm Lunch at the Palms Cafe Chili or Clam Chowder & a Drink for $5.00 More info: Heather at (925) 240-7965

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Brentwood Senior Citizen’s Inc. presents: 2nd Annual Holiday Gift and Craft Faire 9am - 4pm Brentwood Senior Activity Center 193 Griffith Ln., Brentwood More info Tove Johnston: (925) 516-4266

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Most Holy Rosary Church Super Holiday Boutique 8am - 2pm 1313 A St., Antioch Space reservations: (925) 497-4054

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GET YOUR GARDEN GROWING DIG was founded in June 1988 by Pat Moore. It started with a membership of about fourteen and has grown to one hundred at present. Members come from all over east county and elsewhere.

Anyone is eligible to join and the dues are $15.00 per year.

Our purpose is to encourage interest in gardening through education and the beautification of the community. The mission of DIG is donating garden books, tapes and videos to the local library, providing scholarships to local students, hosting informational speakers and participating in the community gardening projects.

Our annual fundraiser/plant sale consists of 10,000 plants.

(Annuals and perennials, flowers, trees, herbs, tomatoes, cacti and succulents. These are all grown by the members propagating what we have planted.) For more information call Leslie Servin (925)634-4088 or Radzap@aol.com.

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CONTRA COSTA COUNTY DISCTRICT III

This barrier project significantly altered driving behavior by creating the feel of a barrier while still maintaining the important public safety access on Vasco Road.

Delta, Transportation Issues and County Budget Are Top Priorities As implementation of the recent redistricting process moves forward I wanted to share some thoughts with you.

I’m honored to now represent Bethel Island, Oakley and the majority of the City of Antioch in District III. These communities are now joined with Blackhawk, Diablo, Byron, Discovery Bay, Brentwood and Knightsen as communities I was elected to represent in 2004.

Since re-districting took effect on September 9th, my staff and I have attended many local community events and are enjoying the very welcoming reception. I am planning a community Town Hall where we will be able to go into more detail of all that we have been working on but will share some major transportation highlights with you here.

Since my election to the Contra Costa Board of Supervisors I have focused on several critical areas of county responsibility as top priorities including the county budget, Vasco Road, Highway 4, and the Delta. My driving fundamentals are to make the county more accountable, efficient and accessible.

Vasco Road, a heavily traveled dualcommute route that links Contra Costa with Alameda County, was suffering from severe accidents and fatalities. I went to work with County staff and we implemented a safety measure called a “soft” barrier along the entire corridor.

Simultaneously, with the creation of the Double- Fine Zone, we joined forces with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and their Safety Grant to promote the “Drive Safe - Stay Alive” public awareness campaign. We made significant community outreach at community events and gatherings to promote driver safety during the life of the grant.

These efforts, and most importantly those of the drivers on Vasco Road, have significantly reduced vehicle related collisions and fatalities on this heavily traveled route. A successful outcome we can all live with!

Today, the first phase of a two-phase permanent safety barrier project is under construction with an anticipated completion date by the end of the year.

This project is a permanent concrete barrier along the most heavily impacted area of accidents and includes lane widening, passing lane extensions and major bridge work. I remain committed to Vasco Road safety and am currently working to secure funding for Phase II of the Vasco Road Safety Improvement project.

As a commuter on Highway 4, I know that widening this roadway is vital to the success and economic vitality of our region. As a member of the East County transportation committee network, I have been an advocate for immediate short and long-term improvements to get commuters to work on time and back home for dinner. Local revenues secured through developer mitigation fees for transportation projects are coming together with other local, state and federal dollars. Today, we have approximately $1 billion being invested into the East County transportation corridor.

Highway 4 has been widened to 8 lanes to Pittsburg’s Loveridge Road and is now rapidly moving east to the Antioch Bridge. This lane widening will significantly benefit the overall quality of life for all East County residents who face this gauntlet every day.

With the philosophy that something is better than nothing, we are getting eBART to a station near Antioch’s Hillcrest Avenue. While I share the concern that our area of the County has paid BART taxes for decades without benefit, the eBART project will provide far East County residents direct access to the entire BART system.

The station platform exchange at Bay Point that is under construction today will combine the two train systems, regular BART and eBART. The eBART track will be built in the center median of Highway 4 and head east to Hillcrest Avenue.

Recent efforts secured the study of extending the line beyond Antioch and is a work in progress.

The interchange ramps at Highway 160 North and the Highway 4 Bypass will be under construction soon. The Highway 4 Bypass interchange at Sand Creek Road is being redesigned to improve traffic flows.

Both of these projects are fully funded and moving forward.

My District Office is conveniently located in Brentwood and we can be reached at 925-240-7260. We do regular email alerts on county projects, road closures and other issues of importance. If you would like to receive these updates, or have suggestions for future topics, please give us a call or email us at Dist3@BOS. CCCounty.us

Karen Basting, Chief of Staff

Office of Supervisor Mary Nejedly Piepho Contra Costa County, District III 309 Diablo Road, Danville. Karen can be reached at (925) 820-8683 or send a fax to (925) 820-6627.

Christmas Trees for Needy Families An inspiring twist on a school fundraiser actually gives back to the community too!

What if you could have your beautiful Christmas Tree and make a local needy family's holiday more bright too?

Well, the Parent Network at Antioch Charter Academy II (ACAII) has morphed their Annual Christmas Tree and Wreath Fundraiser into just that idea for a service project. Pre-order a tree not only for your own homes, but also to donate a Christmas Tree to a needy local family whose holiday budget may not be able to include one this year.

Needy local families are identified through Contra Costa Human Services. Donated trees are personally delivered, to these families by ACAII Christmas Tree Volunteers the weekend of December 3rd & 4th.

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Magazine readership in the 18 to 34 segment is growing. (Source: MRI)

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Since Facebook was founded, magazines gained more than one million young adult readers. (Source: MRI)

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Magazines are the No. 1 medium of engagement — across all dimensions measured. Simmons’ Multi-Media Engagement Study find magazines continue to score significantly higher than TV or the Internet in ad receptivity and all of the other engagement dimensions, including “trustworthy” and “inspirational.”

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Magazines and magazine ads garner the most attention: BIGresearch studies show that when consumers read magazines they are much less likely to engage with other media or to take part in non-media activities compared to the users of TV, radio or the Internet.

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Local Pages Laser Advantage, P9

GIFTS... ETC. Cherry’s Daycare & Preschool, P7

Ortho Works, P12

East County Performing Arts Center, P5

Premier Laser, P12 Sweet Medical, P10

Eye Candy Accessories, P7

Synergie by LO, P10

Gee Jay’s Beads & Rocks, P7

That’s A Wrap, P9

High Maintenance Salon & Spa, P7 Park Avenue Cleaners, P5 Permanent Cosmetics by Rozan, P7 Shearz on 3rd, P7

HOME A Cleaner Image, P20 Accent Shutters & Blinds, P13 All Clean Gutters, P17

Three Star Rentals, P7

All In One Home Services, P18

Tri Delta Transit, P2

All Raingutters Systems Inc., P20

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BJB Drywall, P14

Abbey Vet Hospital, P9

Bright Ideas Design Center, P14

Alpha Dental, P9

Cabinet Care, P16

CPR Fast, P9

California Clean Team, P14

Dhyanyoga Center, P11

CJ Bradley Electric, P13

Diablo Electrolysis, P10

Class Act Cleaning Service, P18

Dr. Moulton-Barrett, MD, P11

Carpet Cleaning Wizards, P17

Dr. S. Ghannam, DDS, P11

Clean Choice House Cleaning, P16

Gentle Family Dentistry, P10

Concrete Visions, P21

Healing Through Hypnotherapy, P10

Contra Costa Fire Equipment, P20 DADS Painting, P13

Hercules Dental Care in Brentwood, P36

Diablo Delta Painting, P19

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Contra Costa County Public Auto Auction, P24

Kevco Tubs & Tile, P13 LaBat’s Tree Care Trimming, P14 Lee Gardening, P16 Manuel Iglesias Concrete, P15 Mike Perreira Plumbing, P14 Morris Tile & Construction, P17 New Legacy Landscaping, P18 Prudential California Realty, P17 Quality Plumbing & Roofer, P18 Silva Enterprises Handyman, P15 Smith’s Flooring, P20 Sunbusters Patio Covers, P15 Super Clean Carpet Care, P21 T&V Landscape & Masonry, P19 Tricia’s Cleaning Service, P20

BUSINESS Book Busters Bookkeeping, P5 City of Brentwood, P22 Fast Teks, P16

Fire House Smog, P24 One Stop Auto Service, P23 Russo Auto Body, P24 Shaner Boat Works, P23 Welcome Smog, P23

DINING Designer Dogs, P25 Skipolini’s Pizza, P25

EVENTS 2nd Annual Holiday Gift & Craft Faire, P28 AARP, P27 Antioch Fall Faire, P27 Antioch Herald, P30 Bazaars, Boutiques & Faires, P27 Christmas Trees Donations, P30 Festival of Trees, Brentwood, P29 Girlfriends Unlimited, P8 Kaleidoscope - Labyrinth Walk, P29

Law Offices of Joan Grimes, P22

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