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n Sept. 17, a new chapter of Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO) was celebrated at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Antioch. Chapter YA became the 518th chapter in California and joined Chapter XQ, in Brentwood.

Both chapters were organized on Sept. 17, 11 years apart. PEO is passionate about its mission of promoting higher educational opportunities for women through loans, grants and scholarships.

For more information, visit www.peointernational.org or contact Rowena Henry at 925-418-4353.

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Giants baseball greats Eric Davis, far left, and Jeffrey Leonard, far right, pose with MimsBandz owner and creator James Mims, during a recent event at Kangazoom Play and Party Center in Antioch. The former Giants lent their time and famous faces to an autograph session for local fans.

Agencies explore East County multi-use trail

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

Recreational enthusiasts may soon have a multi-use trail to traverse between the cities of Brentwood and Clayton.

Although few details are set in stone, several East County agencies have agreed to explore the possibility of building a 15-mile trail through the Marsh Creek Corridor on or near Marsh Creek Road – possibly connecting Concord to Mount Diablo straight through to the Delta Shoreline in Oakley.

“One of the objectives of this trail is it would be a trail that is multipurpose, from pedestrians to bicyclists to equestrians to any type of nonmotorized travel, so people who would like to commute from East County to Central County, or reverse, can use it as a potential corridor,” said Steve Kowalewski, dep-

“ One of the objectives of this trail is it would be a trail that is multipurpose, from pedestrians to bicyclists to equestrians …

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Steve Kowalewski, deputy director, county public works department uty director of the Contra Costa County Public Works Department.

The Marsh Creek Trail currently runs from the Big Break Regional Shoreline in Oakley to the southern city limits of Brentwood.

It is expected the East Bay Regional Parks District will continue the trail through Brentwood to the Round Valley Regional Preserve, but a gap will still exist between the preserve and the City of Clayton.

Proponents of the project emphasize that bicyclists routinely travel along Marsh Creek Road, where designated bike lanes are

non-existent. In addition, horseback riders must drive their horses up to Morgan Territory or to the Round Valley Regional Preserve to access trails.

“Anyone who has been around Brentwood or Oakley knows there are a lot of people who love bicycling riding use the trail, and there are also those advanced, adventurous bikers who like to go up to Mount Diablo and go farther out; some of those roads just aren’t safe,” said Diane Burgis, an East Bay Regional Park board member. “(The roads) are not wide enough,

and it is a little risky.”

The Contra Costa Board of Supervisors, along with the cities of Brentwood and Oakley, are among the agencies that have agreed to explore expanding the trail.

“One of the city’s long-standing visions, which the city council continues to support today, is fostering a physical and visual connection to the Delta and the natural resources of East Contra Costa by facilitating access to a trail network that will reach from the shores of the San Joaquin River in Oakley to the top of Mt. Diablo,” said Oakley Mayor Kevin Romick. “The proposed 15-mile segment is the next link in this vision, providing additional access for hikers, bikers and nature enthusiasts.”

Before the plan can move forward, funds must be found for the see Trail page 30A

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Steve Barr The financially responsible

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teve Barr started his own construction business, and ran it successfully for 35 years. He knows the value of a dollar, and when to invest and when to save. And he’s used these skills as a trustee on the Liberty Union High School District and on the Brentwood City Council.

That’s why Steve has the endorsement of: ✔ The Brentwood Police Officers’ Association ✔ Contra Costa County Prosecutors’ Association ✔ The East Bay Times (formerly the Contra Costa Times) ✔ Elected and community leaders: • Jim Frazier, Assemblymember • Doug Hardcastle, Oakley Councilmember • Joanne Byer, School Board Trustee • James Kellogg, Former CA Fish and Game

Commisioner • Bill Pease, President of the Discovery Bay Board of Directors • Bob Taylor, Brentwood Mayor • Joel Bryant and Erick Stonebarger, Brentwood Councilmembers • Lori Ogorchock, Antioch Mayor Pro-Tem • Bill Hill and Brian Swisher, Former Brentwood Mayors

✔ Business, agricultural and community leaders: • Patty Bristow • Mark Dwelley • Glenn and Jeanie Stonebarger • Marty Maggiore • Iris Archuleta • Odessa LeFrancois • Kenny Turnage II

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

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Remember to Shop Oakley With the holidays right around the corner, it’s a perfect time to pick up a Shop Oakley coupon booklet!

The Shop Oakley program evolved from an earlier effort called Oakley First, which was spearheaded

by Mayor Kevin Romick, in 2007. It is designed to remind consumers of the variety of shopping and dining opportunities in Oakley, pass along savings and support local businesses in the process.

This free booklet includes coupons and discounts at 30 businesses in Oakley, including restaurants, hair salons, floral services, event centers and more. The booklets are available at City Hall and at participating businesses.

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Tree removal on Brown The roots of ash trees, which were planted by developers in 2008 along the planters on Brown Road between Carpenter and Neroly roads, are causing damage to the curb, sidewalk and street in Oakley.

These roots are very invasive and will continue to cause severe problems. After extensive review, professional arborists determined that root pruning is not feasible in many cases – it could lead to decay and instability of the trees, which then becomes

a safety issue.

As part of an effective long-term solution, approximately 80 ash trees will be removed and replaced with new Chinese Pistachio and Ginkgo trees. The trees will be aesthetically pleasing and appropriate for the parkway planters, eliminating damage to the curb, sidewalk and street, and will reduce tripping hazard for pedestrians. This tree-removal work began earlier this week and will be followed by the planting of new trees.

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The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to help stock the shelves before the busy holiday season.

Many regular donors delay giving between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day because of holiday activities. This often causes a drop in donated blood available for patients. Therefore, more donations are needed in the weeks leading up to the holidays to help ensure the blood supply is sufficient through the winter months.

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Scarecrows are ‘stalking’ Brentwood’s City Park

by Linnea Jessup Correspondent

With Halloween looming, a few residents and organizations have turned straw into art and put it on display in the annual scarecrow exhibition at City Park, which runs through Oct. 31.

The event, which started five years ago, has gained more recognition and participation each year, with locals and visitors strolling through the park, enjoying their neighbors’ creativity. It’s a fall reminder of Brentwood’s farming and agricultural roots.

Whimsical and colorful, these ‘sculptures’ have sprouted once again this year, due the vision and creativity of local groups and businesses, including Black Diamond Kids Center, Little Miss Everything, Ms. Lily and Friends Preschool, Brentwood 4-H and Skyhawk Sports and various individuals.

A character from “Despicable Me” scowls down on a gathering of straw bale minions, and a gymnast is caught doing a flip against one of the park’s trees. One ‘scaregirl’ is dressed in a Little Miss Everything shirt with a pink tutu, while a ‘scarecouple,’ created by Brentwood 4-H, enjoy an outdoor picnic, dressed in their fall best. A lone werewolf lurks under one tree, while nearby, stuffed T-shirts and a large team photo from Skyhawks.com basks in the fall sunshine.

All entries were created over a few days earlier in the month.

For Brentwood’s Ms. Lily and Friends Preschool’s Lily Splaine, participation in the seasonal contest was a way to expose children to community service.

“This is our first entry into the city’s contest, and the competition is a creative way to teach my students about being active participants in their city, though parents also helped,” she said.

Little Miss Everything also launched a contest featuring their scarecrow Rosie, suggesting folks take a photo with the girl of straw in City Park, then post it on Instagram, at www.

These scarecrow minions and their super villian are just a few of the characters on display at the scarecrow exhibition at City Park in downtown Brentwood.

The friendly city competition is in its fifth year.

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instagram.com/littlemisseverythingstore, and on Facebook to be entered into a $30 gift-card giveaway. The winner will be announced Nov. 1 .

Ben Keisic, Brentwood’s recreation coordinator, recently announced the first-place winner in the outdoor competition will be awarded a movie-themed gift basket and award ribbons will be given to the second- and third-place winners.

“Competitors spent several hours over three days creating their autumn straw artworks,” he said.

The friendly competition is now in its fifth season, according to Keisic, who hopes that the annual event will attract local schools’ art programs and local service groups to participate in future Halloween scarecrow contests.

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First grader named Fire Chief for a Day

by Aly Brown Staff Writer

Children across the county recently had the opportunity to visit the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District’s (ECCFPD) four fire stations’ open house events, participate in fire-prevention activities and enter the Fire Chief for a Day contest, on Oct. 9, 15 and 16.

About 1,400 people passed through the stations in Brentwood, Oakley, Knightsen and Discovery Bay, and 133 contest applications were submitted by kindergarten- through eighth-grade children. In a random drawing, Brentwood resident and first-grader Jessie won the title of ‘chief.’

Jessie’s parents were contacted after the open houses to see if their family was still interested in participating, on Monday, Oct. 17, and Fire Chief Hugh Henderson made a special visit to the winner’s house to tell her she was going to take over for a day. Jessie’s friends and family surrounded her as she placed a firefighter’s hat on her head and shook the fire chief ’s hand to accept her new role.

“This is the first time the district has held the contest, but I could see it becoming a longstanding program,” said Henderson. “We look forward to many future Fire Chiefs for a Day in the coming years, and I’m looking forward to an exciting day of sharing district activities with Chief Jessie.”

Chief Jessie will be introduced to the ECCFPD board at its regular meeting, on Nov. 7, and the new chief will then assume her duties for the day on Nov. 11, beginning with her swearing in at district headquarters. One of her parents will accompany Chief Jessie as she joins her crew on Veterans Day, attending the veteran ceremonies to be held in Brentwood and Oakley.

The ECCFPD spans 249 square miles and its firefighters and EMTs serve more than 110,000 residents in the cities of Brentwood and Oakley; the Town of Discovery Bay; the communities of Byron, Bethel Island and Knightsen; the Marsh Creek and Morgan Territory area; and all other areas within unincorporated Contra Costa County to the east of Antioch and to the southeast of Clayton.

Chief Jessie, winner of the Fire Chief for a Day contest, and Chief Hugh Henderson pose for a picture after the first-grader accepted her role as ‘chief for a day.’

Photo courtesy of Fire Chief Hugh Henderson

Henderson was thrilled to see bubbly Chief Jessie when she opened the door as the first winner of the Fire Chief for a Day. “The little girl was so excited, and that energy comes right through you,” he said. “It recharges my battery, so to speak. You’re able to feed off that energy and excitement.”

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“ This is the first time the district has held the contest, but I could see it becoming a longstanding program.

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Finding new ways to UnWined

by Heather Brewer Staff Writer

UnWined, a local favorite watering hole, changed hands recently, and the new owners are excited for things to come.

Jacquline Orr, 31, and Dustin Maggetti, 35, moved to Discovery Bay several months ago and quickly fell in love with the town, settling in and making friends with the wine bar’s previous owners, Alyssa and Anthony Roost.

“As we became friends with them, we started talking about helping them with their new venture,” said Orr, who has nine years of experience in the restaurant industry. “One night, we made a joke about just buying UnWined from them, and when we woke up the next morning, we decided we were really going to do it.”

Since buying the business about three months ago, Orr and Maggetti have made some changes, but are building on the success of their predecessors.

“We’ve changed the menu – planning to make it a rotating menu every two weeks – and we have new wines and more beers on tap,” said Orr. Happy hour has been adjusted to Wednesday through Saturday, from 3 to 6 p.m., and the bar is now open on Sundays, with some additional treats for sports lovers.

“We’ve added six televisions, and we’ve got NFL Ticket, too,” said Maggetti. “I like football, and so do all my friends. We want-

Photo by Heather Brewer

Dustin Maggetti and Jaquline Orr are putting their personal touches on UnWined, in Discovery Bay, as the bar becomes the go-to spot for great wine, gourmet grilled-cheese sandwiches and football gatherings. ed to give people more options for watching here in Discovery Bay; I don’t know if any other business in town has NFL Ticket.”

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casing live, local musicians every Thursday night. They’ve already hit it big with their gourmet grilled-cheese sandwiches.

“Everyone loves a grilled-cheese sandwich,” said Orr. “So far, we’ve served a

blackberry-preserve sandwich, as well as a jalapeno-bacon sandwich and Tuscan chicken with sun-dried tomato.”

The public is loving the new take on the old classic.

“I’ve had people come in and order a grilled cheese, take one bite and ask for another to take with them,” said Maggetti.

While business is booming under their direction, Orr says there is another huge benefit to owning a business in the town they have come to love.

“Because I am so new here, owning UnWined is really helping me get to know the community,” said Orr. “The people here are loyal, kind and super willing to help out.

They tell us how they are suggesting the place to their friends, and it’s so satisfying to know they support us.”

Next up, Orr and Maggetti will host a painting event on Nov. 6, at 2 p.m., with popular local artist, Brandon Dumlao, aka, Bindu the Ox. Also in the works is a community fundraising event at UnWined, sponsored by the Discovery Bay Community Foundation and New York Life Insurance. The Discovery Bay Chamber of Commerce is hosting a grand-opening event with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, on Nov. 18, at 5:30 p.m. UnWined is located at 1520 Discovery Bay Blvd. For more information, call 925-420-3188, visit www.unwinedDB. com or follow the business on Facebook at www.facebook.com/UnWinedDB. To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

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Reading program needs volunteers

by Amy Schrader Correspondent

Carol Bartlett can’t imagine living without books and wants to make sure other Contra Costa County residents don’t have to either.

“Reading has always been a joy in my life, and I’m happy to bring that joy to other people,” said Bartlett, who delivers books to the homebound as a volunteer for the Contra Costa County Library’s Books for the Homebound program.

The program is designed for library patrons who can’t visit on their own.

Homebound patrons are matched with a screened and trained program volunteer who picks out books based on their preferences and delivers books to their homes, returning them to the library when the reader is done.

Patrons can choose traditional books, audio books, CDs, DVDs or any other form of media offered by the library. In addition, library staff can facilitate the delivery of talking books from the California State Library Braille and Talking Book Library to home- or institutionbound individuals. Library materials can be checked out for up to six weeks without accruing fines.

“Losing the ability to leave your home independently can be life changing,” said Catherine Oliver, Oakley Library’s volunteer services coordi-

nator. “Providing books for homebound delivery service helps eliminate the experience of losing one’s need to visit a library to read. Our volunteers provide the service and offer a social exchange of conversations about their book choices, which often lifts their spirits.”

The program, which enhances the lives of homebound residents, is in need of East County volunteers, as they currently have 21 volunteers in the western portions of the county, but none to service homebound patrons in the East Bay. Volunteers only have to give a few hours a month to give back to the community and help a homebound person in need.

“I feel so much satisfaction bringing a little bit of happiness to someone who can’t go out and get it on their own,” said Bartlett.

Volunteers must provide their own transportation with proof of insurance; be willing to select books based on interest; undergo live scan finger printing (cost paid for by the library); and complete orientation and training provided by library administration volunteer services.

For more i n fo r m at i o n or to register, visit www. ccclib.org or call 925-9273240.

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PMI REFRESHER In the distant past, lenders would not lend more than 80 percent of a home’s value, meaning the buyer had to come up with 20 percent as a down payment, plus their other closing costs. This was seen as a huge challenge to many potential home buyers, so the government created the Federal Housing Authority (FHA). With an FHA loan, the buyer could buy a home with very little down payment, and FHA would insure the lender against their losses if the buyer didn’t pay. The buyer pays for this insurance as an up-front and monthly insurance premium that’s added to their monthly payment.

These insurance fees were quite large and increased over time, so private companies got into the act, which led to the creation of private mortgage insurance (PMI). So, instead of the government insuring the loan, a private company would guarantee payments to the lender and charge the buyer either up-front or monthly insurance premiums.

There are pluses and minuses to FHA vs. PMI, which I don’t have room to go into

fully here. One of the biggest differences is in regards to when you can stop paying the monthly insurance.

For loans made after July 29, 1999, PMI drops off automatically once your balance drops to 78 percent of the original purchase price. If your loan is older than that, you can call your lender and ask if they have a process where it can be dropped. You may have to pay for an appraisal to prove you have at least 20 percent equity. If they won’t drop it, your only option may be to refinance the loan with a new loan that doesn’t have PMI. FHA loans have their own rules for if and when you can stop paying the monthly mortgage insurance premium. I’ll discuss that in next week’s article.

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St. Anne Parish celebrates 100 years St. Anne Parish is approaching its 100th anniversary and is inviting the community to celebrate the centennial milestone, on Friday, Nov. 4. at 2800 Camino Diablo Road, in Byron.

In 1916, a few families joined together to share their Catholic faith and better the community in which they lived. They raised the money and joined forces to build a small chapel, now colocated with the newer Community Life Center, which was built nine years ago on the church property.

“We’re trying to bring back a little nostalgia to the parish,” says Ken Landoline, chair-

man of the event committee. “We still have some of the original families who founded the church. We’re going to have antique cars and bring back the look of Byron from 100 years ago to instill some pride in St. Anne’s church in Byron. As it says outside the church, all are welcome.”

The event will feature a no-host bar with beer and wine, live music, a photo booth, raffle, dancing and a contest for best-dressed in vintage wear, circa 1916. The cost is $10 per person. Due to limited seating, tickets must be purchased by Sunday, Oct. 30.

For more information, call 925-6346625 or visit www.stannechurchbyron.com.

Local authors release book The Writer’s Journey, a local authors group, has published its first anthology book, “Lasting Impressions,” and will appear for a signing and panel discussion at The Railroad Book Depot, 650 Railroad Ave., in Pittsburg, on Nov. 5, from 1 to 3 p.m.

The Writer’s Journey is a group comprised of nine local authors – Lori Godsey Anzini, Georgi Archerda, Anita Bolanis, Sheri Clark Dickson, Judith O’Connor, Jolen

Philbrook, Lorraine Remer, Joan Silva and Patt Moore Young. An excerpt from the book describes the Writer’s Journey’s experience.

“By writing their story, these writers are saving a memory, apiece of who they have become,” reads the excerpt.

This event is free and open to the public, but reservations are required. For more information, visit rrbookdepot.com or call 925-427-2334.

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Saturday Scream Night The Rotary Club of the Delta, Antioch and Dallas Ranch Middle School present Saturday Scream Night, at the school, 1401 Mt. Hamilton Dr., in Antioch, from 5 to 8 p.m. The event includes a haunted house, dart tag, video games and bubble soccer for varying ticket amounts, as well as free games and photo booth, and is geared toward kids age 12 and up. Tickets are $0.50 each or 50 for $20. For more information, call 925-706-1419.

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on Friday evening. There is no cover charge before 9 p.m. for attendees and music starts at 9:30 p.m., featuring DJs Darerdaze and Weapon. Costumes are encouraged, and a contest will be held with cash prizes. For more information, call 925-526-0101.

Shakespearean Death Scenes The Drama Factory presents “Shakespearean Death Scenes vol. II Hamlet,” at the Nick Rodriguez Community Center, 213 F. St., in Antioch, Oct. 28 and 29 and Nov. 4 and 5, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Shakespeare’s ghost returns this year to narrate your favorite scenes from Hamlet. General admission is $10 and $8 for seniors. For more information, visit www. dramafactory.org or call 925-695-4123.

Saturday, Oct. 29 Hometown Halloween The City of Brentwood and Brentwood Chamber of Commerce present Hometown Halloween, on Oak Street in downtown Brentwood, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Bring your little ghosts and goblins for a spooktacular night of fun and safe trick or treating. For more information, call 925-634-3344 or visit www.brentwoodchamber.com.

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Friday, Oct. 28 Aloha Club’s Halloween Party The Aloha Club hosts a Halloween celebration at 3045 Taylor Lane, Byron,

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If you’re looking for a place to take your costumed witches, vampires and zombies, there is a frightening amount of choices here in East County. The season is full of double, double, toil and trouble with Halloween events ranging from parades and parties to pumpkin patches and haunted houses. Check out a sampling of activities guaranteed to brew a batch of

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Monster Ball Steak Dinner The Lions Center for the Visually Impaired presents Monster Ball Steak Dinner fundraiser, at 175 Alvarado Ave., in Pittsburg, at 5 p.m. Wear a costume for the costume ‘parade’ and enjoy a delicious steak dinner with all the fixings. Tickets are $40 per person, and proceeds benefit the Lions Center for the Visually Impaired, which helps preserve vision, foster independence and enhance the quality of life for adults in the Bay Area. For more information or tickets, call 925-432-3013.

Halloween Spooktacular The Wild Idol Saloon presents Halloween Spooktacular, at 3918 Main St., in Byron, from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Cel-

ebrate Halloween with Blue Moonshine.

Costumes are the preferred attire, there is a $5 cover charge and attendees must be at least 21 years old. For more information, call 925-240-9090.

Sunday, Oct. 30 Sunday Spook Day The Rotary Club of the Delta, Antioch and Dallas Ranch Middle School present Sunday Spook Day, at the school, 1401 Mt. Hamilton Dr., in Antioch, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event includes a

haunted house, dart tag, video games, trunk and treat and bubble soccer for varying ticket amounts, as well as free games, costume parade and photo booth.

Tickets are $0.50 each or 50 for $20. For more information, call 925-706-1419.

Halloween Hoopla Resurrection Ministries and Wee Care Center present Halloween Hoopla, at 1275 Fairview Ave., in Brentwood, from 4 to 6 p.m. The free event includes trunk-or-treat, crafts and games with prizes, a piñata and

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Monday, Oct. 31 Circus Night Harvest Time Assembly of God hosts Circus Night, a safe and fun alternative to Halloween, at 2200 Ventura Dr., in Brentwood, from 6 to 9 p.m. The event includes candy, games, bike giveaways and more. Hot dogs, nachos and popcorn will be available for $1 each, and Admission is free.

For more information, call 925-516-1908.

Lynn House exhibit to focus on vehicles East County Artists will be showcasing transportation in the upcoming art exhibit at the Lynn House Art Gallery, 809 West 1st Street, in Antioch, from Nov. 19 to Dec. 10, with an opening artist reception on Nov. 19, from 2 to 4 p.m.

The exhibit, titled ‘Planes, Trains, Automobiles and More,’ will feature transportation in every mode. Every form will be celebrated, from high-capacity transportation, such as planes and trains, to solo occupancy transportation – walking or roller-skating.

The artists who exhibit their work at the Lynn House Gallery are very supportive of each other and have developed personal and professional friendships. For this exhibit, they’re doing a new type of judging. Each artist will get a voting card, and they will decide the winners. Artists cannot vote for themselves. Awards will be $100 for first place, $70 for second place, $50 for third place, $150 for best of show and $30 for honorable mention.

The exhibit is open to the first 60 artists and will close once that number is reached.

Currently, featured artists will be Adele Boyer, Anna Chunn, Angela Simms, Becky Decierto, Betty Espindola, Beverly C. Turner, Beverly Knight, Beverly Prather Martinez, Cathy Hanson, Charles J. Fox Jr., Clyde Cox, Danny Grace, Easy Gonzalez, Ellen LaVaccare, Frogard Butler, Jerome Gibson, Joel Summerhill, John Tullis, Julia Offord, Julia Starr, Ken Tomlin, Kevin Ashton, Laurie DiMaggio, Marcos Palma, Mark Garcia, Michael Pohl, Michele Eakin, Mike Oria, Nancy Roberts, Paul Schorr, Peter Ruegg, Prudence Capelle, Robin Ruport, Rodney Lal, Ron Kronewitter, Ruth McMillin, Sandra Hart, Sharon Petersen, Thomas Seabury and Trudy Couch.

The Lynn House Gallery is open Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 1 to 4 p.m. during exhibits. For more information, visit https://goo.gl/VDR0xd.

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Be aware of signs, symptoms of possible heart disease They say a cat has nine lives, and thanks to cardiologist Dr. Rajapuram, my mom is as lucky as any feline.

Not feeling very well and running a fever, Mom went to the emergency room.

Initially, her diagnosis was pneumonia, but after several tests, Senior there was another orner issue that had to be addressed. Through these tests at Sutter Delta Hospital, a severe blockage was found in one of her major arteries. After an angiogram to determine exactly Marla where the problem Luckhardt was, a stent was inserted and the blockage was cleared.

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As always, I had to do my research on this procedure. I got on my computer and learned quite a bit, in addition to the information from the doctor and manager of the catheterization lab.

To see if there is indeed a blockage, and then determine where it is, the doctor will do an angiogram with what is called a cardiac catheterization. Medication is given to relax the patient, then the doctor will numb where the catheter will go with

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A thin, plastic tube, called a sheath, is inserted into an artery, either in the arm or the groin, and then a long and hollow tube called a catheter is passed through and guided up a blood vessel to the arteries surrounding the heart. Contrast liquid is run through the catheter and then photographed with an X-ray. If the doctor decides angioplasty is necessary, he will move the catheter into the artery that’s blocked and insert either a stent or a balloon to open it up.

In Mom’s case, a stent was used, and when I saw the before-and-after pictures of her blocked artery, I was amazed. The first image showed a definite narrowing of her artery and, after the stent was in place, you could see where it opened it right up, allowing the blood to flow freely once again. This delicate and tiny object saved her life, as it does every day for so many heart patients.

The whole procedure lasts from one to three hours, but the preparation and recovery can add more time. You may stay in the hospital overnight for observation.

While it is not always apparent there is a problem, sometimes, there are few obvious symptoms. Some signs include shortness of breath, difficulty catching your breath, weakness or dizziness,

discomfort in your chest, palpitations – which may feel like a rapid heart rhythm – irregular heartbeat, skipped beats or a flip-flop feeling in your chest.

You may also notice swelling of your ankles, feet or abdomen. This is called edema. Swelling in the stomach area may cause you to feel bloated.

A weight gain of two or three pounds in one day is also possible, and you may feel a pressure or weight in your chest with activity or when going out in cold air. Any of these can be a sign of arterial problems and should be checked out by your doctor. Ask for a referral to the best cardiologist and make sure everything is flowing smoothly. It can and will save your life.

At 65, I am truly lucky to have Mom in my life. Nine years ago, I helped her move close to Grandpa and me, and now, I get to see her almost every day.

Thanks to the caring staff and miraculous hands of her surgeon, her heart is beating nicely and she is on the mend. As for me, my heart is full.

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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Halloween is not for pets While Halloween can be fun for adults and children alike, the family pet might not look forward to Oct. 31 as much as the rest of the family.

When the time arrives and the doorbell gets its annual workout, pet parents should take steps to ensure their dogs, cats and other companion animals stay calm and don’t get too frightened or excited.

Halloween is full of decorations, costumes and, of course, trick-or-treaters.

While the excitement can be thrilling for children, pets can easily grow scared. Animals generally become creatures of routine, and anything that takes them out of their comfort zones can be a cause for agitation. Spooky decorations hung throughout the house and outdoors present new sights and smells. The doorbell ringing every few minutes could put skittish pets even more on edge – especially when they come faceto-face with hordes of costumed trick-ortreaters.

Candy, particularly chocolate, poses a large risk as well. Even relatively small amounts of chocolate can be harmful to cats and dogs. That’s because chocolate contains caffeine and theobromine, two different types of stimulants that can wreak havoc on an animal’s central nervous system. Hard candies may be swallowed and become lodged in the throat or digestive tract. Artificial sweeteners are also harmful to animals.

To help keep pets safe, it is best to consider the following tips for Halloween.

Keep pets indoors for the day.

Animals that are frightened may run away or grow disoriented and get lost. Also, you never want your pet to be the victim of a Halloween prank. Sometimes black cats are stolen on Halloween. Dogs left outside may be at risk for teasing and taunting, as well.

Don’t take dogs trick-or-treating.

Although you may have a calm, wellmannered dog, the crowds in the neighborhood may excite man’s best friend, whose behavior might be difficult to predict. Also, other animals that get loose from homes when the doors are opened may provoke your dog. It’s enough to keep your eyes on your children, never mind being mindful of your dog, too.

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Pumpkin carving not a novice sport

gaping hole where the mouth should be.

It’s just embarrassing.

Around 10 years ago, we had five young kids at home. Going to the pumpkin patch was a big and expensive event! Each child picked out his or her very own pumpkin. When it was all said and done, we would easily drop $100.

Once home, we would bring a huge garbage can into the kitchen and cover the table with newspaper. Pumpkin guts were everywhere. Of course, my kids had to stick their hands into the cavities of their pumpkins and pull out the stringy, orange goo! They giggled and scrunched up their noses.

“Eewwww, yuck!” they would exclaim.

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good as you’re roasting them, but the seeds always come out too chewy and not salty enough. We gnaw on a few, but we typically toss them in the garbage the next day.

Once the five pumpkins were all hollowed out, the kids would grab a magic marker and start drawing faces on the pumpkins. I would watch them and try to figure out how I was going to carve out their intricate designs, as there was no way I was going to dole out five knives to my kids and set them loose – yikes!

Once the faces were drawn, I would shoo them all away to go watch a Halloween movie, and I would get to work on the family of pumpkins that eventually all ended up with triangle eyes and a big gaping hole for the mouth. I have a few talents; pumpkin carving ain’t one of them.

My poor kids would come into the kitchen and ask disappointedly, “Mom … what did you do?”

I would console my disappointed kids with fresh-baked, peanut butter and chocolate-chip cookies. That is something I can do.

Hey, once you put candles inside each one of the pumpkins and put them by the front door, they look like a chorus of pumpkins all singing “oooohhh.” It all works out in the end.

This year is a bit different. I have one lone pumpkin sitting by my front door.

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Don’t get me wrong; I have seen some amazing works of pumpkin art. A good friend of ours can create masterpieces – Jack Skellington, Mick Jagger and Mufasa from “The Hangin’ in Lion King”!

On the other here hand, I can barely cut the top off my pumpkin in a simple circle. I think it has to do with my lack of proper tools. Every year, I buy a pumpkin carving kit with all Vicki the little knives and McKenna mini serrated saws, but the minute I plunge the tool into my pumpkin, it bends and snaps off! I end up using one of many dull kitchen knives I have collected over the years and try to finish the job.

I start off with big dreams of carving the Wicked Witch of the West and end up with the classic triple-triangle, jacko’-lantern face. It seems triangles are the only shapes that are doable using a dull butcher knife.

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My two teenagers don’t seem interested in pumpkin carving anymore.

At first, I was a bit relieved – no pumpkin guts and wet, soggy newspaper all over my kitchen table – but just like everything else in life, you never appreciate the simple things until they’re gone.

I kind of miss the fragrance of roasting pumpkin seeds and washing five sets of little hands covered in pumpkin goo at the kitchen sink. I miss the sound of “Charlie Brown” in the background and candy corn stuck in my carpet.

Maybe one day I will have that again, when my kids have their own kids.

With a nest that is quickly emptying, maybe I’ll have time to take a pumpkin carving class! Until then, I think I might just bring in that lone pumpkin and get to work. I think it needs a couple of triangle eyes and a big gaping hole for the mouth, singing, “oooohhh!”

Happy Halloween!

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HR not just the hiring and firing department

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The human resources (HR) department is a critical partner for many businesses, but the best-practice strategies of this industry have shifted over the last five to 10 years.

HR has long been painted as the hiring and firing department – the people who surface from the depths of the building when things hit the proverbial fan. But according to Brentwood resident and Internal Human Resources consultant Regina Lawless, the industry has made an intentional shift to anticipate the needs of the business, as opposed to being reactive.

“We’re trying to offer the value before the business knows they need it,” Lawless says. “In recent years, the focus has been on using workforce analytics (employee data) and taking a look at what’s going on in the external environment – using those insights to bring HR solutions to the business.”

Workforce analytics can compute anything from diversity trends to turnover rates over time and draw insights that allow companies to become more sophisticated and antici-

pate problems.

One of the ways this kind of proactivity can be achieved is by focusing not only on attracting skilled talent, but also on retaining it. Nurturing an individual’s growth within a company by providing in-house training and developmental courses can aid in retention.

It’s a common notion that new hires, even college graduates, will still need additional or complete retraining to master the skills needed for the job they’ve landed. With provided courses or a training system that pairs junior and senior talent, the resulting environment is one in which employees often feel more dedicated and passionate about their growth within the company.

Another proactive approach has been to get involved at the organization’s strategic, planning stages – helping companies form and adhere to the business plans they laid down at inception. One of Lawless’ most important

roles is making sure the organization is stepping into the future with its own goals in mind, and this involves poking holes in plans to see where something has been overlooked.

“We’re trying to get predictive to help the business make good decisions,” Lawless said, noting HR personnel should stay on top of trends; to look beyond the company and see where the industry is shifting. “For example, we might see a certain company is laying off, and think, ‘let’s take advantage of that workforce.’ HR is never going to be the business expert, but if we know enough about what’s going on, we’ll know which ‘how’ and ‘why’ questions to ask, which helps businesses achieve their goals and solve problems.”

Another dynamic component for HR is to help the company build the right culture to be successful. This includes hiring wisely, team building and open, peer-to-peer communication. Creating a strong company culture

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Car seat training Assemblymember Jim Frazier is teaming up with the California Highway Patrol to offer a free Child Safety-Seat Training for parents and caregivers in Brentwood on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Brentwood Senior Activity Center parking lot, 193 Griffith Lane.

There, safety technicians will be on hand to ensure that car seats and booster seats are properly installed in vehicles. Under

California law, children must be restrained in a child safety seat until age 8 or until they reach a height of 4 feet, 9 inches.

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Singing competition accepting video applications Attention, young singers: for the second year, the Foster Farms Bowl is hosting the Oh Say, Can You Sing? contest to find talented local youth to perform the national anthem in front of thousands of college football fans at the Foster Farms Bowl, on Dec. 28, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara.

The contest is open to soloists and groups, aged 18 and under, residing in the San Francisco Bay Area or the Central Valley. Last year, the contest drew entries from singers as young as 6 years old.

Singers are invited to enter by posting a 30- to 45-second video of them singing the national anthem on YouTube. Videos must be titled “I Want to Sing at the Foster Farms Bowl.” Contestants must also complete the entry form onwww.singatfosterfarmsbowl.com by Nov. 30, at midnight. Ten finalists will be invited to a live audition where a panel of judges will select the winner.

As part of the bowl’s long tradition of fighting hunger, Foster Farms will do-

nate 100 meals to a local food bank for each contest entry received. The winner will also get to choose a local food bank to receive a donation of 1,000 meals in their name.

“The contest is a great opportunity to highlight local young talent and get people excited for this year’s Foster Farms Bowl,” said Ira Brill, director of communications at Foster Farms. “Last year’s winner, a group of 10 singers from Maria Carrillo High School Jazz Choir of Santa Rosa, California, impressed the crowd with their rendition of the anthem. We look forward to this year’s entries.”

The 2016 Foster Farms Bowl will feature teams from the Pac12 and Big Ten conferences. The game will be televised live on Fox, with a 5:30 p.m. kickoff. Foster Farms will donate one meal to local hunger relief organizations for every Foster Farms Bowl ticket purchased.

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OCTOBER 28, 2016

COMMUNITY

Art teacher honored

by Dawnmarie Fehr Correspondent

The Byron Union School District (BUSD) recently honored Kathy Tickner, the queen of drama at Excelsior Middle School (EMS), for her 30 years of work as a teacher of the arts.

Last week, the school board voted to name the EMS theater after Tickner.

“I was in shock, and I didn’t know what to say,” said Tickner. “To have your name on a building is just – wow.

I’m honored, and I’m humbled, but I just love my job and love my kids. I love what I do, I’m passionate about the arts and I will continue to do that as long as I’m healthy.”

Tickner, who has lived in town since 1980 with her husband, Olympic-skating medalist Charlie Tickner, didn’t start out looking for a job as an art teacher.

“My husband and I were professional figure skaters in the Ice Capades,” said Tickner. “In 1986, we quit. One day, I was out walking my dog, when I just walked into the office at Discovery Bay Elementary and asked if I could volunteer.”

Tickner’s offer was accepted, and the rest, as they say, is history. She earned her teaching credential over the next three years and was hired as a full-time art teacher in 1989. Initially working at all three Discovery Bay schools, Tickner now teaches fulltime at Excelsior, where she falls in love with her new students every year.

“I’ve taught kids of all ages, from elementary to high school,” she said. “Middle school was my choice, because they still want to be kids, but they also want to be in charge.

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Excelsior Middle School teacher Kathy Tickner will have the school theater named after her in honor of her service and dedication to the district.

Kids that age have so many emotions – a happy mask and sad mask – and theater is like that.”

Putting on plays was not originally on Tickner’s to-do list. When Discovery Bay Elementary initially approached her with the idea, she was hesitant, but decided to give it a try. With nothing but determination and a $500 check, Tickner led students and their families in the school’s first production, “A School for Nerds.”

“That play went great,” said Tickner. “Last spring, we put on ‘Mary Poppins,’ and that cost us $21,000. That shows how far we’ve come, from $500 to $21,000.”

Funding for these performances no longer comes from the school. Tickner co-founded a nonprofit organization called Volunteer Parents of the Arts Club (VPAC),

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which raises money for the productions through flower and candy lei sales, as well as selling space in the programs.

One of the regular helpers is Bob Clappier, a Discovery Bay resident who appreciates the creative outlet that set design gives him.

“I work with Kathy because it is exciting for me,” Clappier said. “I suppose (the kids) feel the same way.

These productions are hard work, and no one would do it if they weren’t somehow motivated. Kathy is a hard worker and very driven. She inspires us, by example, to work smarter and do better than we normally do.”

The board has asked Tickner to come up with the exact phrasing for the theater’s name. Tickner is determined to include her entire theater family in the acknowledgment.

“I am a firm believer that many hands make light work,” she said. “The theater might bear my name, but it will reflect the theater family spirit that works together.

There are lifelong friendships made in that theater, and I really feel the inscription needs to include that.”

One of Tickner’s students, EMS eighth-grader Kayla Morrison, attributes her confidence to that very theater family.

“Before I met Mrs. Tickner, I never thought I would be able to get up on stage and act,” Morrison said. “I was probably the most shy person ever. But after working with Mrs. Tickner as an actor and as a backstage crew, I’m more confident than ever, and she continues to inspire me every day.”

Tickner’s first love is to move kids forward through the arts. When she isn’t directing her students on stage, she can usually be found rooting for the 49ers, or riding her horse. She and her husband raised three sons who have all grown and flown, following in their mother’s footsteps by pursuing careers in music and performing arts.

Tickner is currently working behind the scenes to produce Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Cats” in the spring with her EMS students. Tickets will be available through Excelsior Middle School.

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OPINION

Support the Utility User Taxes We have several important decisions to make on Nov. 8, with the biggest one being who will become the next president of the U.S. But here in East County, we have some serious decisions to make as well – and one that could quite literally mean the difference between life and death. The utility ditorial users taxes (UUT) in Brentwood and Oakley, Measures Z and A and E and G respectively, are on the ballot this election and for those who might not have heard about them, they are a way to fund the struggling East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD).

In 2008, there were eight stations in East County serving 105,000 residents and 249 square miles. Because of a lack of ongoing funding due to Proposition 13, which froze property taxes in the late 1970s and helped source the ECCFPD, we are now down to four stations and 39 firefighters to cover the same area – but with a population far greater than in 1978 and certainly more than 2008.

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Barr gets my vote

Editor: I have lived my entire life in East County, where my 34-year teaching and counseling career was in the Brentwood Union School District.

I have known Steve Barr for all 34 years.

He is a trustworthy man of integrity and is dedicated to bringing the resources we need to East County.

Steve is truly qualified to be our next District 3 County Supervisor. In the past 11 years, he has finished a four-year and a twoyear (appointed) term on the Liberty Union High School Board, a four-year term on the Brentwood City Council and is now in his second term. When Steve starts something, he sees it through.

On the other hand, let’s look at Diane Burgis’ record. In less than four years, she was on the Oakley City Council for two years, then left that position to run for East County Regional Park District Board (she is in her second year there) and is now willing to leave that position to run for county supervisor.

What next?

I am a member of the Contra Costa County Transportation Authority Citizens Advisory Committee. Starting in March, I

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Two previous attempts to tax residents for funds for the ECCFPD have failed, and now, Brentwood and Oakley are trying something different with the UUT. While it is indeed another tax, it will be based on resident’s utility, cable and telephone usage. In Oakley, the tax will also include water and sewer. In some cases, the tax could be a few hundred dollars a year; in others, significantly less.

Without the passage of these measures, the ECCFPD will be without adequate funding. The Knightsen station, which reopened in July, has only enough funding to stay open until June 2017 without a renewed income source. Response times, already lagging, will continue to diminish with the end result putting people’s lives at risk.

I don’t necessarily support new taxes, but I do believe we, as residents and citizens, need to take responsibility for the safety of our community and families. As a result, I support both of these measures, and I encourage you to vote for them, too. Voting ‘yes’ doesn’t mean we are stuck with this tax forever.

A sunset clause is written into the mea-

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sures, ensuring that if or when another form of funding becomes available, the measures can be terminated. Furthermore, both of the city managers in Oakley and Brentwood have assured me that the all-important oversight committees for these taxes will include members of the public, and perhaps even the media, ensuring the dollars are spent exactly as they are meant to be – on fire and emergency medical services only.

There has been much discussion regarding the reallocation of funds to pay for future fire protection in East County, and I believe there may be some viable options, but changes have already taken place.

The City of Brentwood will committ $600,000 to the budget as a line item for fire and medical services, which will be used in addition to any UUT monies should the measures pass. Oakley has also been allocating approximately $200,000 to $250,000 a year since 2006, with those funds going to the fire district as community-facilities funds.

Firefighter unions have also been working on changes. The controversial retirement

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attended every transportation authority board meeting, advocating for funds appropriated for the airport connector (SR 239) to be put on this November ballot (Measure X). Steve Barr was at every meeting advocating as well, and also spoke up for the funds that were needed in Brentwood and Oakley.

I do not recall seeing Diane Burgis at any of these meetings or speaking up on the behalf of East County.

It is extremely important that we elect someone to be our county supervisor who has true leadership experience and is willing to spend the time needed to get the job done! In my professional opinion, longevity counts!

Please join me in this election and vote for Steve Barr, the most qualified to be our District 3 County Supervisor.

Patricia Mantelli Bristow Brentwood

Burgis for county supervisor

Editor: You have probably received a lot of fancy mailers saying very different things.

I wanted to take a moment to talk about someone I have worked with for years – Diane Burgis.

Diane’s environmental credentials are unparalleled. She has a long history of fighting for our local waterways, parks, farms, ranches and natural lands. By electing her to the board of supervisors, I know we can count on her to defend the Delta and our open space, while also responsively developing the county’s economy, so our children and grandchildren will be able to live on and enjoy the land we love.

I am confident that Diane has the unique skillset that a leader needs to balance strong fiscal discipline with our universal desire to protect our environment; invigorate and enhance our historic agricultural lands; create high paying jobs; expand transportation options to ease congestion; revitalize each of our city’s downtown areas; and strengthen the safety net for our most vulnerable neighbors.

Please join me in supporting Diane Burgis for county supervisor. She will be an energetic and effective advocate for all of East

age of 50 and subsequent 3 percent retirement package has been changed to 2.7 percent at 57 years old, with caveats for work time and retirement factored in.

Changes are in the works and will continue; however, until then, we need to band together and vote ‘yes’ on Measures Z and A E and G. There are no other options currently on the table; there is no Plan B on the books.

Voting ‘yes’ for the taxes helps ensure our short-term safety. Working on a collaborative plan for the reallocation of funds down the road will secure the long-term safety and security of our residents.

Don’t be short-sighted; vote ‘yes’ on the measures, come to the city council meetings, get involved in the oversight committees and hold the elected officials’ feet to the fire by demanding the funds be spent in the manner in which they were designated and voted upon.

If you’re not part of the solution, you are part of the problem, and this is a problem we cannot afford to ignore.

Greg Robinson Publisher

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County, not just for the big developers and special interests that pay for her opponent’s campaign.

Ron Brown Retired Executive Director, Save Mount Diablo

Staton for council

Editor My name is JoAnn Klement; I have had the honor of knowing Claudette Staton for the past 10 years, and I am proud to call her a friend.

I am so impressed with Claudette’s sense of community and her desire to give back to our beautiful city and its residents. Claudette is running for a seat on the Brentwood City Council, and I feel she is the best candidate for that position. She has been involved in serving Brentwood and its residents since 2003.

Claudette holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in business administration and is a licensed California real-estate broker and owner of Key Realty here in Brentwood.

She has more than 10 years of experience in banking and finance and is the founder of the International Orphan Relief Foundation, a nonprofit here in Brentwood. At Christmas, the foundation provides food, new pajamas, toys and books to Brentwood families in need.

Claudette is also a board member for the Village Resource Center.

Claudette joined the Brentwood Neighborhood committee in March of 2000 and has held various positions on that committee. She was appointed to the General Plan Working Group from 2013 to 2014 and to the Brentwood Planning Commission in 2015. In 2008, she completed the Brentwood Police Department Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).

Claudette received the Agape Villages Foster Family Certificate of Accomplishment in 2008 and the West Contra Costa Schoolto-Career Partnership Certificate of Appreciation, and she has been a member of the Oakland Association of Realtors since 2004.

Claudette’s experience, sense of giving back to the community and love of Brentwood are what I feel make her a perfect

candidate for Brentwood City Council.

JoAnn Klement Brentwood

Rarey for city council

Editor: I am writing to offer my full support to Karen Rarey for the Brentwood City Council.

I have known and worked with Karen, both at The Brentwood Press and with several nonprofit organizations, for nearly 20 years, and she has proven herself tireless in advocating for truth and the benefit of the community.

Karen and I have not always agreed on everything, but once a direction has been determined, she wholeheartedly applies herself to the task of making it a reality. This represents two of her best qualities; she is not only both forceful and well-informed in making her points, but also willing to accept and participate effectively in implementing the ultimate decision, even if things did not go entirely her way.

In selecting a representative for the city, I believe we should choose someone like Karen, who will contribute original, well thought-out ideas and fight for them, but who also knows when to compromise in order to achieve the best possible outcome for those she represents.

Please join me in voting for Karen Rarey for Brentwood City Council on Nov. 8.

Rick Lemyre Brentwood

Staton for a better Brentwood

Editor: As a concerned and active Brentwood resident, I would like to urge residents to vote for Claudette Staton for Brentwood City Council.

She is experienced, hardworking and caring. Her hard work on the Brentwood Advisory Neighborhood Committee, the general plan update working group and the Brentwood Planning Commission gives her first-hand knowledge of the workings of our city government. Her dedication to and hard work on committees and nonprofit organizasee Opinion page 19A

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Opinion from page 18A tions show how much she cares about our community. She wants Brentwood to be a better, safer city.

If elected to the council, she will make smart decisions for a better Brentwood. She will work hard to ensure project and budget proposals are good for Brentwood. She will proactively look for ways to improve Brentwood. When residents and businesses speak to her about their concerns and ideas, she listens, asks questions and gives thoughtful responses. Claudette is experienced, hardworking and caring, and listens to residents.

Claudette Staton is the person we need for a better Brentwood. Please vote Claudette Staton for Brentwood City Council on Tuesday, Nov. 8.

Linda Nakaji Brentwood

LEA backs Measure U

Editor: The Liberty Education Association (LEA) is comprised of more than 400 certificated employees in Liberty Union High School District; we are classroom teachers, counselors, psychologists, librarians and speech language pathologists at our five local high schools.

LEA has endorsed Measure U, the local bond that will fund critical improvements to our area high schools. Specific information on Measure U is found in the county voter guide, as well as on the district’s web site, at www. luhsd.net.

We also had an opportunity to survey each of the four candidates for LUHSD Board of Trustees. Our members evaluated each candidate on an array of school-related topics, and LEA has chosen to endorse incumbent Yolanda Peña-Mendrek and past board member Daron Spears in our local school board race.

We hope that our community will join us in supporting Measure U, as well as supporting Yolanda Peña-Mendrek and Daron Spears in this election.

Hillary Pedrotti, LEA President Spencer Holmes LEA Political Action Committee Chair

Vote John Fink

Editor: John Fink is ready to lead.

I first met John earlier this year, after his wife Jennifer was involved in a bicycle accident. I was on duty at the local fire station, and we rendered medical treatment to his wife.

John was as worried as any husband would be, but he remained competent and compassionate in the emergency.

I later saw John at an event, and he explained his wife’s healing process. He also told me he was running for the Brentwood City Council, and wanted to find out as much information as he could about the lack of fire and emergency medical services in Brentwood and the surrounding communities.

John came to our station on the Labor Day holiday and rode along with us for five hours. He had a keen ear and well-thoughtout questions, and he left with a greater understanding of the challenges caused by the lack of funding for fire and emergency medical services in East County.

John has a vast amount of experience from serving on the Brentwood Planning Commission. While on the commission, he has been instrumental in helping create the wonderful community we live in. John is also very active with the Rotary Club and volunteers many hours to help with the youth, elderly and those who need aid.

I know John will make a positive impact for the City of Brentwood, and I plan on voting for him in this upcoming election.

Robert Ruddick Brentwood

Vote for Mayer, Pease

Editor: I attended the Discovery Bay Meet and Greet for the Community Services District (CSD) Board candidates, at the community center, on Oct. 3.

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The Chamber of Commerce and The Press graciously hosted this event.

Each candidate was asked questions from the event hosts and the audience.

Although everyone did a good job answering, two had more focused and realistic responses.

They exhibited enthusiasm when discussing the challenges for our community today and in the future. They not only understand the issues, but also know the steps necessary to keep our community strong and healthy.

I have read other citizens’ criticisms of a member for not accomplishing their objectives.

It takes agreement of a majority of the board in order to achieve accomplishments.

Two like-minded candidates are Bill Mayer and Bill Pease. They recognize the difference between those ‘nice-to-have’ items, when we can afford them and the real needs of Discovery Bay. They have experience in fiscal responsibility, without which, we end up with budget deficits like the $200,000 per year we are experiencing with the community center that has a pool that doesn’t even meet the needs of the River Otters for swimming competition.

Bill Mayer will give his experience, time and energy to the CSD Board, and Bill Pease will continue his efforts to upgrade the infrastructure for our aging water and wastewater systems.

A vote for Mayer and Pease on Nov. 8 will result in having two CSD members uniquely qualified, prepared and committed to work together, guiding the Town of Discovery Bay. Lynn Burnell Discovery Bay

Backing Sean Wright

Editor: I have lived in Antioch since 1968.

Although I am not a political person, I worked for the Antioch Daily Ledger for many, many years. Working at the Ledger surrounded me with the news of the day and Antioch’s triumphs and missteps.

Over the years, I formed an opinion that

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Antioch, as a city, had missed too many opportunities and any opportunity for greatness.

I loved my town, but I just felt that opportunities for Antioch were limited … until I went to work at the Antioch Chamber of Commerce.

I worked for Sean at the Antioch Chamber of Commerce from April 2015 until April 2016, and he changed my mind.

I had the opportunity to hear him speak on several occasions and to just talk with him about Antioch a few times in the office. He spoke with such vision and enthusiasm that I began to see that Antioch’s future is not limited by the past.

Sean believes in the greatness of our town, he sees the good and he’s been working for years with business owners, educators and leaders for the good of Antioch.

I began to see Antioch through his eyes, and it really changed the way I see my town.

I have already voted (absentee), and I absolutely voted for Sean Wright! I would encourage you to visit his Facebook page orhis website, at http://wrightformayor.com, and hear what he has to say.

Sean is not a politician looking for a stepping-stone to what’s next. He’s a visionary without a personal political agenda. Sean has an Antioch agenda.

Janet Dossey Antioch

Barr not a safe bet

Editor: In the past week, I have received mailers touting Steve Barr as an ‘open-space’ and ‘farm-to-fork’ advocate and the endorsed candidate of law enforcement.

Frankly, I was surprised to read these remarkable claims.

Diane Burgis for county supervisor has received the endorsement of the deputy sheriffs, Antioch Police Department, District Attorney Mark Peterson and Sheriff David Livingston.

She’s also endorsed by open space advocates like the Sierra Club and the League of Conservation Voters. see Opinion page 25A

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Falcons’ football team soars over Patriots The Heritage High football team was the first to strike in its battle with Freedom last week, but the Falcons delivered the knockout punch.

Freedom (8-0, 3-0 in the Bay Valley Athletic League) scored 41 unanswered points after falling behind 7-0 to turn away Heritage 48-14.

“We had a lot of perseverance and adversity tonight, but we struggled and picked it up somewhere else, and we did a great job,” said Freedom head coach Kevin Hartwig. “Offense picked up defense and special teams were good tonight, too.”

Freedom’s defense stifled Heritage all night, holding the Patriots to 254 all-purpose yards, forcing two interceptions and returning a blocked punt for a touchdown.

Meanwhile, the Falcons offense was firing on all cylinders.

Ronnie Rivers and Kyle Harmon scored twice and Jonathan Pierce, Baylei Coston and Kevin Lonergan scored once to secure the victory, setting up a battle between Freedom and undefeated Pittsburg, on Oct. 28.

Rivers finished with 32 carries for 270 yards in the contest and Coston hauled in three catches for 97 yards, including a 38yard catch to put Freedom up 27-7 early in the third quarter.

Heritage (6-2, 1-2) turned an opening series fumble by Freedom into a 1-yard quarterback sneak by Nick Zell to take an early 7-0 lead, but the Falcons answered quickly and slowly put the game away.

Heritage High School’s defensive end Marcus Bustos reaches for Freedom’s Jonathan Pierce during the Falcons’ 48-14 win to improve to 8-0.

Photo courtesy of Steve Nosanchuk

Rivers scored on a 24-yard run on Freedom’s ensuing drive to knot the game at seven and open the Falcons’ scoring barrage.

Pierce (10-yard run), Lonergan (12yard catch), Coston (38-yard catch) Rivers (6-yard run) and Harmon (9-yard catch) all found the end zone before Zell’s second quarterback sneak of the game midway through the fourth quarter broke the Falcons’ momentum and pulled Heritage within 41-14. Zell completed 20 of 31

BVAL golfers qualify for NCS Championship While no BVAL girls’ golf teams qualified for last Monday’s NCS Championship Qualifying Tournament, four individuals did.

Maddy Waller of Freedom, Natalie Shepard of Liberty and the Deer Valley duo of Jackie Caniete and Misa Church all teed up for a spot in Monday’s tournament in Napa.

The two Wolverines were both successful. Church fired a 79, the sixth-best score among players from teams that did not advance. Caniete was one spot behind her, shooting an 80. In total, 12 individuals from nonqualifying teams advanced, with Petaluma’s Sarah Jane Catarazoli’s 84 being the worst score of that group.

Shepard, the lone Lion at Petaluma’s Rooster Run Golf Course, came up short, shooting a 98. She was still better than 41 golfers on the field, as 39 of those golfers failed to break 100.

Waller was much closer to Catarazo-

li’s number. The Freedom golfer fired an 87, missing out on advancing her season by three shots.

While Caniete and Church were the only two BVAL golfers to advance from the qualifier, they won’t be the only two league players teeing up at Napa’s Chardonay Golf Club. Awaiting them will be Heritage, the league champions, with a lineup of Sarah Lee, Sienna Quinlivan, Jennifer Plate, Alexis Tongue, Marija Hodson and Caroline Jones. The Patriots’ earned a bye with their regular season league championship.

Because Heritage is in as a team, the golfers will have a chance to continue their seasons by qualifying for the following week’s Nor Cal Championship as a team. Should they fail there, the individual scores would be considered.

The Nor Cal Championships tee off on Nov. 7, at The Club at Crazy Horse Ranch in Salinas.

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passes for 167 yards, to go along with five carries for 19 yards.

Hasaan Williams led the Patriots receiving corps with seven catches for 74 yards.

Harmon sealed the Falcons’ victory with a blocked punt, which he returned for a touchdown, giving Freedom a 48-14 lead in the fourth quarter.

Freedom now sets its focus on its battle with Pittsburg, which romped to a 56-7 win over Liberty.

“We just have to get ready to play,” said Hartwig. Pitt is Pitt, and we have to be able to match them up this week.”

Heritage, which opened its season 6-0, will attempt to get back on track when it travels to Antioch.

Freedom’s game is scheduled for 7 p.m., on Oct. 28, at Pittsburg High School. Heritage’s contest is scheduled for the same time at Antioch High School.

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he Kennealy brothers recently shined on the track. In the white car, 7-year-old Joey Kennealy won back-to-back quarter midget championships in Livermore and San Jose. Robbie Kennealy, 10 years old, won the San Jose race and finished second in Livermore. Both brothers have been training for several years with the Wiley X Company, serving as their biggest supporter. The boys return to the track in December for a race at the Rio Hotel Casino in Las Vegas.

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Heritage High School’s Cameron Grant jumps for a ball during the Patriots’ Dig Pink game against Freedom.

Heritage won 25-17, 27-25 and 25-11.

by Tony Kukulich Correspondent

Athlete: Baylei Coston

School: Freedom High School Year: Junior Sport: Football Position: Receiver, defensive back and safety, punt and kick return Coach: Kevin Hartwig

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Patriots spike cancer The Heritage and Freedom girls’ volleyball teams squared off in a Bay Valley Athletic League matchup at Heritage High, but the game was only part of the action.

The two squads hosted a Dig Pink event, benefitting the Side-Out Foundation’s quest to raise funds for breast cancer research, demonstrate the power of teamwork and show support for people with the disease.

The money raised will be donated to the foundation, which is sponsoring a new clinical trial to examine the effects of individualized treatment on patients with metastatic breast cancer. The trial aims to use targeted therapy to pinpoint cancerous cells, which could reduce side effects and improve quality of life.

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dation, and each Heritage player professed a reason for playing prior to the match. McKenzie Christopulos said she was playing for her grandpa, who was affected by lymphoma, while Emily Strauss said she was playing in honor of her grandma. Kaelyn Saler took the court for her grandma, who has been a survivor for 20 years.

The Falcons dedicated the match to all those battling cancer, the survivors and those who lost their battle with the disease.

Aside from the Dig Pink event, the Patriots have been on a tear of late, winning eight of their last nine matches, including the Stockton Classic, to improve to 14-3 and 7-2 in the Bay Valley Athletic League. The squad lost a crucial match to Deer Valley (15-25,15-25,25-21, 25-21,11-15) on Tuesday night, but still sit in second place in the league standings.

At only 16, Baylei Coston has already been playing football for half of his life.

When asked what keeps him returning to the gridiron every fall, Baylei replied, “I love the game. I love competing against people.”

A lifelong Oakley resident, Coston comes from a large, supportive family. He is the youngest of five siblings and his entire family attends every game possible. His father and two of his brothers played football, and they instilled in him the virtues of hard work and perseverance in overcoming adversity.

It is clear that Coston is not afraid of hard work. He is playing his second year on the varsity football squad and has played varsity basketball since he was a freshman.

He believes that his role is to be a leader.

“I want to lift players up,” he said. “I want to a be positive influence on them.”

Talking about playing for Freedom, Coston said, “We’re all hard working. We all love each other and we’ve got each other’s backs. And we have fun. That’s the most important part.”

On weekends, Coston tries to take a break from school and football. He enjoys spending time with friends and family. And, he adds, “Of course, playing video games.”

Future Plans:

A serious student, Coston is consider ing his options for college. His hope is to earn a football scholarship to a Division I school. Oregon State University is currently his lead choice.

Coach’s Quote:

“Baylei has great football smarts and has earned everything he has achieved with his work ethic,” said Hartwig. “He’s a competitor on and off the field. He loves to compete, and I enjoy watching him play.”

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Freedom, Liberty win cross-country duals The Freedom High girls’ and boys’ varsity cross-country teams knocked off Deer Valley last week, with the girls winning 17-43, while the boys came away winners at 25-32.

The first six girls to cross were from Freedom. Raylene Moreno (20.48.69), Jiana Cortero (20.59.80) and Nicole Kwasny (21.24.17) were the first three to finish. Rhianon Vertin-Hawkins, Jessica De La Rosa and Nicole Onstott rounded out the top six.

Deer Valley’s Amy Gandolfo finished seventh as the first Wolverine to cross.

Freedom’s Zachary Roy in 17:49.84 won the boys’ race. Deer Valley’s Axel Melendez crossed second in 18:41.36. Freedom’s Aidan Dunn (18:57.37) and Kyle Berschens (19:06.88) rounded out the top four.

Deer Valley’s Noah Lema and Mark Bates finished fifth and sixth.

Not far away, the Liberty girls’ and boys’ squads swept Antioch. The Liberty girls left with a 15-40 victory, while the boys won 24-33.

Brittany Bennett finished first in the girls’ race in 20:28. She was followed by four of her teammates in Lauren Walrond (20.31), Jesse Hardman (20.47), Sydney Stanton (21.20) and Kayla Pakulski (21.20).

The Panthers’ Michael Lynn (16:46) captured the boys’ race, while Liberty’s Andrew Macklin crossed second in 16:49. The Panthers Benjamin Elias and the Liberty trio of Nathan Dumas, Michael Sudweeks and Dominic Zuniga rounded out the top six.

Perk’s Sports Academy to host baseball camp The U.S. Baseball Academy, which operates a national network of affordable hitting, pitching, catching, fielding and base-running camps for first- through 12th-graders, will host a camp at Perk’s Sports Academy, from Jan. 8 to Feb. 19.

Bill Duby, Perk’s Sports Academy’s director, will direct the program. Instructors will include a staff of the area’s best

coaches at top facilities. The camp will provide young players with advanced hitting, pitching, catching, fielding and baserunning training programs. Players who choose multiple skills qualify for discounted session prices.

For more information or to sign up, visit www.usbaseballacademy.com or call 866-622-4487.

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West Coast Soccer Club squad solid on the field

Tapping on the world stage Liberty High School senior Seth Pirnik will be representing the U.S. at the World Tap Championships in Riesa, Germany, in early December.

He auditioned with tap dancers from all over the nation to secure a coveted spot on the U.S. tap team. Team USA will be competing against approximately 30 other countries to bring home the gold.

Pirnik began dancing just over three years ago, under the direction of Cori Heckman-Moody at East County Performing Arts in Brentwood. He currently takes lessons from Lori Pitts and flies back to Boston every three weeks to train with the U.S. team.

His love of tap dance began the Photo courtesy of Janell Gruner-Mollenhauer Photography instant he put on his first pair of tap Liberty High School senior Seth Pirnik shoes. In his three years of dance, he will be representing the U.S. at the has won numerous awards at local, World Tap Championships in Riesa, regional and national competitions. Germany, in early December.

In July, Seth’s tap solo placed It’s unlikely that his feet will be slowsecond at nationals in Las Vegas, and he also won a highly competitive full ing down any time soon. He plans to conscholarship with Joffery Ballet to train tinue his tap training in college, but first with their top masters, which took place hopes to lead Team USA to a championship. over summer.

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The West Coast under-14 girls’ Kaos team closed out its first round of NorCal State Cup qualifying games with a solid 1-1-1 record. The Kaos tied Pleasanton Rage Premier 3-3, lost to Marin FC Blue 5-0 and beat Lamorinda 6-2.

In a soggy weekend of soccer, the Kaos played two highly anticipated NorCal State Cup matches.

In an away game, the Kaos faced a top-ranked Marin FC team.

As the match started, so did the heavy rain. Marin scored in the first five minutes of the first half. Martin Courtesy of the West Coast Soccer Club went on to score four more times be- Mercedez Valverde, a member of the West fore the match ended.

Coast Soccer Club’s under-14 Kaos squad, Wet and cold, Kaos put up a clears a ball before her opponent can get a good challenge and gave the sea- foot on it during the Kaos’ victory. soned Marin team something to think about before they meet again. the first half. Forward Alivia Ganz nailed the The following days, as the rain contin- second goal and outside midfielder Nicole ued, the Kaos played their third and final Codington drilled a shot in from the right.

NorCal State Cup qualifying match against The first half ended with the Kaos up 3-1.

Lamorinda. Within the first three minutes In the second half, Ganz found two of the match, Lamorinda managed to find a more goals to claim her first hat trick of scoring opportunity to go ahead 1-0. the season. West Coast goalkeeper and However, Kaos answered with a goal part-time forward Maddie Manninna also of their own from midfielder Melanie claimed her first goal of the season.

Ngyuen. Ngyuen fired a shot from the left Kaos’ back line of Kassidy Brackett, that flew over the goalkeeper’s fingers and Gaby Casillas, Kelsy Brumm, Kelsy Sako into the far backside. and Mercedez Valverde were credited with The Kaos continued their offensive at- a solid defensive performance. tack with two more goals before the end of – Courtesy of the West Coast Soccer Club

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Opinion from page 19A Something seemed off, so I looked a little closer. Turns out, these Steve Barr mailers were paid for by Tesoro, Phillips 66, Chevron and a coalition of big developers hoping to build track housing on the Delta. Collectively, they are spending more than $57,000 to take down Diane, bring crude by rail to East County and worsen the already-terrible sprawl we have to deal with.

This comes just a week or two after I read that Steve Barr is under investigation by the FPPC for not disclosing large donors as required by law. I don’t think we can trust this Steve Barr fellow.

I’m voting for Diane Burgis. You should do the same.

Sandra Heuer Brentwood

Voting for Barr

Editor: Last Friday, I opened my mail and found two political ads for Steve Barr.

As I have stated in previous letters to the editor, my husband and I are longtime friends of Steve and support him in this campaign.

It wasn’t until I read the four-page piece paid for by Build Jobs Political Action Committee and the two-page piece paid for by the Coalition for Balanced Government, sponsored by energy companies including Phillips 66, Tesoro and Chevron, that I realized he truly has the countywide support from farmers, police officers, business owners, industry leaders, current political dignitaries, media, builders, educators, residents and fellow community volunteers, as a result of his accomplishments as a business man, politician and friend to the community.

During his campaign, Steve, personally knocked on doors in Antioch, Oakley, Bethel Island, Knightsen, Brentwood, Discovery Bay, Byron, Blackhawk and parts of San Ramon and Tassajara, averaging about eight to 10 hours a day to deliver his message and listen to concerns from voters. On his third pair of tennis shoes, he intends to walk until this phase of his job is done, then carry that knowledge to

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the county on our behalf once elected.

It is my hope that you will take the time to read those ads or contact Steve directly on his website to see why so many of us believe his is the right choice for supervisor. Learn more at stevebarrforsupervisor.com Peggie Schuitemaker Brentwood

Rarey gets my vote

Editor: Karen Rarey would be a truly outstanding member of the Brentwood City Council!

She is extremely intelligent, creative, passionate, energetic, and sincere. Karen is hard working, dedicated and able to find positive solutions to very challenging issues.

I have observed these traits in Karen when she served as president of the Liberty Union High School District Educational Foundation. During that time, the foundation flourished, not only in creative fund-raising, but by providing unique enrichment programs and opportunities for all the students in the LUHSD. Karen is a leader who is able to bring people together in the pursuit of a common goal. She is thorough in her planning and has the personal drive to see projects through to successful completion. Karen is imaginative. She is bold in her willingness to take on new challenges and to try new ideas and projects that benefit the people she is committed to help.

I am confident that Karen will provide the same leadership, dedication, and hard work as a member of the Brentwood City Council. Her positive attitude and personal motivation will greatly enhance the character of the city and quality of life for the residents.

Dan Smith Retired Superintendent Liberty Union High School District

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Aside from his professional experience as a planning commissioner, John Fink possesses all of these qualities and many more that we feel will make him a great addition to Brentwood’s City Council.

When Harvest Time in Brentwood initially opened its festival planning committee for volunteers, John was one of the first people to jump on board. He brought great ideas to every meeting, along with his get-it-done attitude.

John took his assignments from each meeting, exhausted all options to find the best solutions and brought them to the following meeting.

We watched him navigate difficult situations with integrity and come up with solutions that were fair to all parties involved.

His eagerness to support and learn more about the agricultural community didn’t stop after the festival. John requested meetings with the farmers to learn how he could be of value to our community, if elected to city council.

Economic development has been a main talking point for many candidates, bringing in new businesses to create jobs to keep up with housing developments. What the other candidates haven’t addressed with the agricultural community directly is how to keep agriculture expanding in Brentwood.

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The agricultural community in Contra Costa County has more than 2,000 employees, many of those jobs being in Brentwood. According the Contra Costa Agriculture Commission, the agricultural industry is responsible for putting $225 million dollars into the local economies. Due to outdated rules, it’s next to impossible to get new, regulated, farm stands; farm-to-table restaurants; wine-bottling facilities; and other agriculture-related ventures in Brentwood. John has expressed his commitment, face to face, to many farmers in the agricultural community and promised to be our voice from the city to the county, which in turn will help produce more agricultural-industry jobs in Brentwood.

Finally, we have full confidence that John isn’t just making decisions based on present day, but he’s looking at the impact his decision will have on the future of Brentwood. We highly recommend John Fink, on a personal and professional level, for Brentwood City Council.

Paul Stonebarger G&S Farms Jessica Stonebarger Vice President, Harvest Time in Brentwood

Voting for John Fink

Editor: Integrity, get-it-done attitude and supporter of the agricultural community are three main qualities we are looking for in a candidate.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on November 15, 2016, hold a public hearing on, and take action related to adoption of an ordinance updating Brentwood Municipal Code Title 15, Buildings and Construction, as set forth in the ordinance title below: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Brentwood amending Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) of the Brentwood Municipal Code to amend Section 15.04.010 to adopt by reference the 2016 edition of the California Building Standards Codes, including the California Administration, Building, Residential, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, Existing Building, and Green Building Standards Codes; and to amend Sections 15.06.010 and 15.06.020 to adopt the 2016 California Fire Code; finding that the above description is sufficient to give notice to interested persons of the purpose of the ordinance and the subject matter thereof; and directing the City Clerk to set and notice a Public Hearing for November 15, 2016, for the City Council to consider this Ordinance.

This hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, California. The ordinance was introduced at the City Council meeting of October 25, 2016, and is proposed for adoption on November 15, 2016. Copies of Brentwood Municipal Code Title 15, the proposed Ordinance, and the State codes being adopted by reference are on file with the City Clerk’s office and available for public inspection at 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, CA, 94513, 925.516.5440. If you challenge the City Council’s action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brentwood City Council, at or prior to, the public hearing. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 71466 Publish Dates: October 28, November 4, 2016.

PROPOSED ORDINANCE 981 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD APPROVING A REZONE (RZ 15-006) CHANGING THE ZONING ON AN EIGHT ACRE SITE FROM PD-38 (SUBAREA C) TO PD-38 (SUBAREA G) AND ESTABLISHING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE PARCEL LOCATED AT 2700 EMPIRE AVENUE (APN 019-010-004).

THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was introduced with the first reading waived at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 25th day of October 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Barr, Bryant, Clare, Stonebarger, Taylor NOES: None ABSENT: None RECUSED: None ATTEST:Margaret Wimberly, MMC City Clerk.

The above is a summary of the major highlights of the ordinances; reading the ordinances in its entirety may be necessary to obtain a full understating of all changes. A copy of the full text of the ordinances is on file and may be read in the City Clerk’s office located at 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, and/or a copy may be obtained from that office based on the City’s actual cost for duplicating. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 71540 Publish Date: October 28, 2016.

PROPOSED ORDINANCE 980 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD AMENDING PURCHASING POLICY NO. 10-7 TO CLARIFY THE SELECTION OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND THE RULES FOR PURCHASING GOODS AND SERVICES; ALLOW FOR SERVICES HAVING FLUCTUATING PRICES THAN CANNOT BE BID IN A YEAR-LONG CONTRACT; ADD EXCEPTIONS FOR THOSE ITEMS WHERE A PURCHASE ORDER OR AGREEMENT ARE NOT FEASIBLE; AND MAKE MINOR CLARIFYING REVISIONS. THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was introduced with the first reading waived at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 25th day of October 2016, by the following vote:

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AYES: Barr, Bryant, Clare, Stonebarger, Taylor NOES: None ABSENT: None RECUSED: None ATTEST: Margaret Wimberly, MMC City Clerk.

The above is a summary of the major highlights of the ordinances; reading the ordinances in its entirety may be necessary to obtain a full understating of all changes. A copy of the full text of the ordinances is on file and may be read in the City Clerk’s office located at 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, and/or a copy may be obtained from that office based on the City’s actual cost for duplicating. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 71541 Publish Date: October 28, 2016.

an email to: mailto:engineering@brentwoodca.govor by calling 925-516-5420.

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.

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: October 20, 2016. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 71467 Publish Dates: October 28, November 11, 2016.

ORDINANCE 978 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD AMENDING IN ITS ENTIRETY TITLE 1 (GENERAL PROVISIONS) AND REPEALING CHAPTER 3.28 (CLAIMS) THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was introduced with the first reading waived at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 11th day of October 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Barr, Bryant, Clare, Stonebarger, Taylor NOES: None ABSENT: None RECUSED: None And was adopted at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 25th day of October, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Barr, Bryant, Clare, Stonebarger, Taylor NOES: None ABSENT: None RECUSED: None ATTEST: Margaret Wimberly, MMC City Clerk.

The above is a summary of the major highlights of the ordinances; reading the ordinances in its entirety may be necessary to obtain a full understating of all changes. A copy of the full text of the ordinances is on file and may be read in the City Clerk’s office located at 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, and/or a copy may be obtained from that office based on the City’s actual cost for duplicating. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 71544 Publish Date: October 28, 2016.

NOTICE INVITING BIDS 1. Bid Acceptance. The City of Brentwood (“City”), will accept sealed bids for its Citywide Wastewater Rehabilitation - 2016 (Sycamore Avenue and Griffith Lane), CIP Project No. 592-59080 (“Project”), by or before Tuesday, November 29, 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 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 Sycamore Avenue, Griffith Lane, and various locations and is described as follows: the work to be done consists of, but not limited to, replacing sewer main lines on Sycamore Avenue and Griffith Lane, installing new sewer laterals with cleanouts, installing new sewer manholes, and repairing sewer main line segments at various locations citywide, and all other work necessary to construct the project complete and in satisfactory condition, all as shown in the Contract Documents and/or as specified herein.

2.2 Construction Time. The planned timeframe for beginning and completion of construction of the Project is: 40 working days 2.3 Engineer’s Estimate. The City Engineer’s estimate for the cost of construction is: $240,000.

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

LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006011-00 The name of the business: A Class Act Located at: 1400 A Street #B2 In: Antioch, CA 94509 is hereby registered by the following owner: Lynette Gail Cubic. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/30/16. Signature of registrant: Lynette Gail Cubic. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 30, 2016 by Deputy C. Garcia Expires 9/30/2021 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 71286 Publish dates: October 14, 21, 28, November 4, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006262-00 The name of the business: Color On Painting Located at: 4109 Rocky Point Drive In: Antioch, CA 94509 is hereby registered by the following owners: 1. Tony Sterlino 2. Jason Cornell. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A Signature of registrant: Tony Sterlino & Jason Cornell. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 14, 2016

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Antioch Press No. 06-1617 71389 Pub- exist on this property by contacting the lish dates: October 21, 28, November 4, county recorder’s office or a title insur11, 2016. ance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If FICTITIOUS BUSINESS you consult either of these resources, you NAME STATEMENT should be aware that the same lender File No. F-0006311-00 The name of the may hold more than one mortgage or business: MVP-Realty Team Located at: deed of trust on this property. NOTICE OF 5167 Lone Tree Way In: Antioch, is hereby TRUSTEE’S SALE Note: Because the Benregistered by the following owner: Mar- eficiary reserves the right to bid less than tha Viera Parsons. This business is con- the total debt owed, it is possible that at ducted by: An Individual. The registrant the time of the sale the opening bid may commenced to transact business under be less than the total debt. NOTICE TO the fictitious business name or names PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown listed above on 10/18/16. Signature of on this notice of sale may be postponed registrant: Martha Viera Parsons. This one or more times by the mortgagee, statement was filed with the County beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October to Section 2924g of the California Civil 18, 2016 by Deputy H. Franklin Expires Code. The law requires that information 10/18/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02- about trustee sale postponements be 1273 71482 Publish dates: October 28, made available to you and to the public, November 4, 11, 18, 2016. as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE sale date has been postponed, and, if T.S. No.: 2016-01537-CA applicable, the rescheduled time and A.P.N.:055-600-027 Property Address: date for the sale of this property, you 2404 Silveria Way, Antioch, CA 94531. may call (866)-960-8299 or visit this PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), Internet Web site http://www.altiTHE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION RE- source.com/MortgageServices/Defaul FERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO tManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT using the file number assigned to this BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO case 2016-01537-CA. Information about THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUM- postponements that are very short in MARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS duration or that occur close in time to DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT NO- the scheduled sale may not immediately TICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN be reflected in the telephone informaDEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED tion or on the Internet Web site. The 07/26/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION best way to verify postponement inforTO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE mation is to attend the scheduled sale.

SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN Date: October 5, 2016 Western ProgresEXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE sive, LLC, as Trustee for beneficiary C/o PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD 30 Corporate Park, Suite 450 Irvine, CA CONTACT A LAWYER. Trustor: Luis E 92606. Automated Sale Information Vargas, A Single Man Duly Appointed Line: (866) 960-8299 http://altisource.

Trustee: Western Progressive, LLC. Re- com/resware/TrusteeServicesSearch. corded 08/02/2007 as Instrument No. aspx For Non-Automated Sale Informa2007-0222200-00 in book —-, page— tion, call: (866) 240-3530 Trustee Sale and of Official Records in the office of the Assistant WESTERN PROGRESSIVE, LLC Recorder of Contra Costa County, Califor- MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR nia, Date of Sale: 11/16/2016 at 01:30 ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT.ANY PM Place of Sale:At the north side of INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass FOR THAT PURPOSE. Antioch Press No: located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, 06-1617 71293 Publish Dates: October CA 94565. Estimated amount of unpaid 21, 28, November 4, 2016. balance and other charges: $ 649,760.13 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE WILL SELL NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER T.S. No.: 2016-01890-CA FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A.P.N.:089-540-010 Property Address: A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK 4016 Crescent Court, Antioch, CA 94509.

DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE § 2923.3(a), UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION REOR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCI- FERRED TO BELOW IS NOT ATTACHED TO ATION, A SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAV- THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT INGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHO- THE TRUSTOR. NOTE: THERE IS A SUMRIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All MARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS right, title, and interest conveyed to and DOCUMENT ATTACHED. IMPORTANT now held by the trustee in the hereinaf- NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE ter described property under and pursu- IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST ant to a Deed of Trust described as: More DATED 10/24/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE fully described in said Deed of Trust. ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, Street Address or other common des- IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF ignation of real property: 2404 Silveria YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE Way, Antioch, CA 94531 A.P.N.: 055-600- NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST 027. The undersigned Trustee disclaims YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. any liability for any incorrectness of the Trustor: TRACY A. BARNES A MARRIED street address or other common desig- MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPnation, if any, shown above. The sale will ERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: Western be made, but without covenant or war- Progressive, LLC Recorded 11/01/2006 ranty, expressed or implied, regarding as Instrument No. 2006-0351313-00 title, possession, or encumbrances, to in book —-, page—- and of Official pay the remaining principal sum of the Records in the office of the Recorder of note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The Contra Costa County, California, Date of total amount of the unpaid balance of Sale: 11/23/2016 at 01:30 PM Place of the obligation secured by the property to Sale: At the north side of the Pittsburg be sold and reasonable estimated costs, Civic Center near the grass located at 65 expenses and advances at the time of the Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565. Estiinitial publication of the Notice of Sale is: mated amount of unpaid balance and $ 649,760.13. If the Trustee is unable to other charges: $ 728,831.69. NOTICE OF convey title for any reason, the success- TRUSTEE’S SALE WILL SELL AT PUBLIC ful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, shall be the return of monies paid to the CASHIER’S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR Trustee, and the successful bidder shall NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A have no further recourse. The beneficiary STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A of the Deed of Trust has executed and CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL delivered to the undersigned a written SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, A request to commence foreclosure, and SAVINGS ASSOCIATION OR SAVINGS the undersigned caused a Notice of De- BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF fault and Election to Sell to be recorded THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED in the county where the real property is TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: All right, located. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: title, and interest conveyed to and now If you are considering bidding on this held by the trustee in the hereinafter deproperty lien, you should understand scribed property under and pursuant to that there are risks involved in bidding at a Deed of Trust described as: More fully a trustee auction. You will be bidding on described in said Deed of Trust. Street a lien, not on the property itself. Placing Address or other common designation the highest bid at a trustee auction does of real property: 4016 Crescent Court, not automatically entitle you to free and Antioch, CA 94509 A.P.N.: 089-540-010. clear ownership of the property. You The undersigned Trustee disclaims any lishould also be aware that the lien being ability for any incorrectness of the street auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you address or other common designation, are the highest bidder at the auction, if any, shown above. The sale will be you are or may be responsible for paying made, but without covenant or waroff all liens senior to the lien being auc- ranty, expressed or implied, regarding tioned off, before you can receive clear title, possession, or encumbrances, to title to the property. You are encouraged pay the remaining principal sum of the to investigate the existence, priority, note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. The and size of outstanding liens that may total amount of the unpaid balance of

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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: $ 728,831.69. 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. NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE 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://www.altisource.com/ MortgageServices/DefaultManagement/TrusteeServices.aspx using the file number assigned to this case 201601890-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. 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://www. altisource.com/ resware/TrusteeServicesSearch.aspx.

For Non-Automated Sale Information, call: (866) 240-3530. Date: October 10, 2016. 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 71328 Publish Dates: October 28, November 4, 11, 2016.

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): CHARLES G MARTINOVICH JR AND BRENDA L MARTINOVICH Recorded: 9/18/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0263223-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 11/7/2016 at 1:30 PM Place of Sale: At the North side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass, located at 65 Civic Avenue Pittsburg, California 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $461,722.48 The purported property address is: 1920 PHILLIPS LANE, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 051-230- 030-2 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 888-988-6736 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-16-711983-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 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: 888-988-6736 Or Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-16-711983-CL IDSPub #0115385 10/14/2016 10/21/2016 10/28/2016.

Antioch Press No: 06-1617 71125 Publish Dates: October 14, 21, 28, 2016.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-16-711983-CL Order No.: 8652498 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 8/21/2007. 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

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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.

PROVIDED TO THE MORTGAGOR OR TRUSTOR (Pursuant to Cal. Civ. Code 2923.3) YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/13/2006. 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): EDGAR A CABEZAS JR., A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 9/21/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0299683-00 of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 11/14/2016 at 1:30 PM Place of Sale: At the North side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass, located at 65 Civic Avenue Pittsburg, California 94565 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $499,428.35 The purported property address is: 150 MERRILL DRIVE, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor’s Parcel No.: 065-062-013 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of outstanding liens that may exist on this property by contacting the county recorder’s office or a title insurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this information. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requires that information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sa le date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled time and date for the sale of this property, you may call 888-988-6736 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-14-644253-RY . 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: 888-988-6736 O r Login to: http://www.qualityloan.com Reinstatement Line: (866) 645-7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Service Corp. TS No.: CA-14-644253-RY IDSPub #0116614 10/21/2016 10/28/2016 11/4/2016. Antioch Press No: 06-1617 71387 Publish Dates: October 21, 28, November 4, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006315-00 The name of the business: Dignity Garage Door Located at: 227 Washington Dr. In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Ray Hefner. 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: Ray Hefner. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 18, 2016 by Deputy H. Franklin Expires 10/18/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71445 Publish dates: October 28, November 4, 11, 18, 2016.

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE SELF STORAGE AUCTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the liened personal property described below, pursuant to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure and the provisions of the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, Business and Professions Code Sections 21700 et seq. On the 4th day of November 2016, at 10:00 AM, the undersigned will sell the contents of liened storage units by public sale by competitive bidding on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Acorn II Self Storage LLC, at 6900 Lone Tree Way, Brentwood, California 94513, Tel. (925) 240-5000.

Self-storage liened units generally include miscellaneous household goods, office or business equipment, furniture, furnishings, clothing and personal effects. In addition to those general contents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the following described goods: Names: 1. Danielle Schiavone - Boogie boards, hutch, water purifier, lamps, tools, toys, air conditioning unit & end table.

2. Penina Tagoai - China cabinet, dressers, linen, wicker basket, suit case & armoire.

3. Carl Markham - double door refrigerator, washer and dryer, dust pan 4. Jonathan Backus - Christmas tree stand, carpet shampooer, bed frame, boxes.

5. Lamont Abbitt - unit packed, boxes, toys, stereo equipment, refrigerator, pots 6. Sherri Gordon - aquarium, exercise equipment, weights, patio furniture, boxes and plastic bins, refrigerator.

7. Antoinette Gary - Album collection, lamps, luggage, artwork, wicker basket, shelving unit, 20+ boxes, 8+ bins, shoes and boots.

8. Marissa Boo - exercise weights, drill press, drill bits, ladder, play house, bird cage.

9. Lizett Alcala - sectional couch, office chair, silk plants, boxes, 2 end tables.

Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchase by cash only. All purchased items sold as-is, where-is, and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Call ahead to make sure sale is still scheduled.

Contraband, or items subject to regulation or registration will not be transferred with the liened unit unless otherwise noted. Dates Published: 10/21/16 and 10/28/16 Nor Cal Storage Auctions, Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 604-9695.

Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 71399 Publish Dates: October 21, 28, 2016.

be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $773,351.69. 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 916-939-0772 for information regarding the trustee’s sale or visit this Internet Web site www.nationwideposting.com for information regarding the sale of this property, using the file number assigned to this case 20120015004171. 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: NATIONWIDE POSTING & PUBLICATION A DIVISION OF FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY 916-939-0772 www.nationwideposting. 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) 7951852 Dated: 10/11/2016 NPP0293603 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 10/21/2016, 10/28/2016, 11/04/2016. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 71349 / 71420 Publish Dates: October 21, 28, November 4, 2016.

in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST APN# 073161-007-7 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 802 CARPINO AVE, PITTSBURG, CA 94565 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 $205,045.54. 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 CA1600273968 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)9390772 NPP0293282 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 10/21/2016, 10/28/2016, 11/04/2016. Brentwood Press No: 021273 71348 Publish Dates: October 21, 28, November 4, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005715-00 The name of the business: Cerda Construction Located at: 2357 Arch Ct. In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Jose Manuel Cerda Morales. This business is conducted by: An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/15/16.

Signature of registrant: Jose Manuel Cerda Morales. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 15, 2016 by Deputy V. Loredo Expires 9/15/2021 Brentwood Press No: 02-173 71182 Publish dates: October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005859-00 The name of the business: L & L Garden Services Located at: 65 Brookshire Ct. In: Pittsburg, CA 94565, is hereby registered by the following owner: Luis Lopez. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/1/16. Signature of registrant: Luis Lopez. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 22, 2016 by Deputy J. Celestial Expires 9/22/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71158 Publish dates: October 7, 14, 21, 28, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005862-00 The name of the business: American Fire Protection Located at: 156 Moss Hollow Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Charles Trippi, Vincent. 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: Charles Trippi. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 22, 2016 by Deputy M Barajas Expires 9/22/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71250 Publish dates: October 14, 21, 28, November 4, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0005928-00 The name of the business: Mustard Dogs Located at: 339 Sherwood Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owners: Michael Wheatley and Rebecca Wheatley. This business is conducted by: A Married Couple. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Michael Wheatley. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 26, 2016 by Deputy M. Favro Expires 9/26/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71371 Publish dates: October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006018-00 The name of the business: Made Located at: 2455 Sand Creek Rd Suite #112 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby registered by the following owner: Patricia M. Barreda. This business is conducted by: An Individual.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 11/17/11.

Signature of registrant: Patricia M. Barreda This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 30, 2016 by Deputy J. Parangan Expires 9/30/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71251 Publish dates: October 14, 21, 28, November 4, 2016.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. CA-14-644253-RY Order No.: 140377767-CA-VOI NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED TO THE COPY

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006019-00 The name of the business: RA Consulting Located at: 3970 Bolinas Place In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 is hereby registered by the following owner: Richard C. Allen Jr.. 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: Richard C. Allen Jr. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 30, 2016 by Deputy M. Fuhrer Expires 9/20/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71407 Publish dates: October 28, November 4, 11, 18, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006324-00 The name of the business: Discovery Fencing Academy Located at: 5422 Drakes Court In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 is hereby registered by the following owner: Sergey Schindler. 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: Sergey Schindler. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 18, 2016 by Deputy A. Gnecco Expires 10/18/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71476 Publish dates: October 28, November 4, 11, 18, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006359-00 The name of the business: Abundant Wealth Enterprises Located at: 965 Bighorn Terrace In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Shelton R. Wynder. 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: Shelton R. Wynder. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 19, 2016 by Deputy A. Gnecco Expires 10/19/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1373 71480 Publish dates: October 28, November 4, 11, 18, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006022-00 The name of the business: Salon 71 Located at: 71 Sandcreek Rd Suite L In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owners: 1. Erik Madsen 2. Thomas Furey Jr. This business is conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 9/30/16. Signature of registrant: Erik Madsen. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: September 30, 2016

by Deputy A Gnecco Expires 9/30/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71255 LIEN SALE NOTICE Publish dates: October 14, 21, 28, No- Notice is hereby given pursuant to Secvember 4, 2016. tion 3071 of the Civil Code of the State of California, the undersigned, Checkers FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Towing, 2280 Giant Rd., San Pablo, NAME STATEMENT CA, 94806, will conduct a public sale on File No. F-0006132-00 The name of the November 14, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. on business: LUX and BLVD Located at: the following vehicle: 2008 Dodge, VIN 2465 Discovery Bay Blvd. Suite 202 In: #: 2B3KA43R98H336889, CA License Discovery Bay, CA 94505 is hereby regis- Plate: 7NGH966. Brentwood Press No: tered by the following owner: Lux Salon 02-1273 71449 Publish Date: October 28, & Spa of Discovery Bay LLC. This business 2016. is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact NOTICE OF LIEN SALE business under the fictitious business SELF STORAGE AUCTION name or names listed above on N/A. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the underSignature of registrant: Lisa Baker. This signed intends to sell the liened personal statement was filed with the County property described below, pursuant to Clerk of Contra Costa County on: Octo- the provisions of the California Code of ber 6, 2016 by Deputy M. Fuhrer Expires Civil Procedure and the provisions of 10/6/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 the California Self-Storage Facilities Act, 71369 Publish dates: October 21, 28, No- Business and Professions Code Sections vember 4, 11, 2016.

21700 et seq. On the 4th day of November 2016 at 12:15 P.M., the unFICTITIOUS BUSINESS dersigned will sell the contents of liened NAME STATEMENT storage units by public sale by competiFile No. F-0006268-00 The name of the tive bidding on the premises where said business: World Sweeping Located at: property has been stored and which are 936 Snapdragon Ct. In: Brentwood, CA located at Acorn Self Storage LLC, at 94513 is hereby registered by the fol- 5205 Railroad Avenue, Pittsburg, lowing owner: Karl Stewart Burke. This California 94565, Tel. (925) 432-3200. business is conducted by: An Individual. Self-storage liened units generally inThe registrant commenced to transact clude miscellaneous household goods, business under the fictitious business office or business equipment, furniture, name or names listed above on N/A. Sig- furnishings, clothing and personal efnature of registrant: Karl Stewart Burke. fects. In addition to those general conThis statement was filed with the County tents, the pre-lien inventory revealed the Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October following described goods: 14, 2016 by Deputy H. Franklin Expires Customer Name: 10/14/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02- 1. Telara Caves - 20+ Boxes & Bags, 1273 71423 Publish dates: October 28, Safe, Cinder Block.

November 4, 11, 18, 2016.

2. Kenisha Smith - 10+ Boxes & Bags, 2 Sofa Chairs, 2 Office Chairs, EntertainFICTITIOUS BUSINESS ment Center, China Hutch.

NAME STATEMENT 3. Kenisha Smith - 10+ Boxes & Bags, File No. F-0006296-00 The name of the Wicker Basket. business: MURFDOG Located at: 361 Purchases must be paid for at the time Bougainvilla Dr. In: Brentwood, CA 94513 of purchase by cash only. All purchased is hereby registered by the following items sold as-is, where-is, and must be owners: Michael Murphy and Por-ngam removed at the time of sale. Sale subject Murphy. This business is conducted by: to cancellation in the event of settlement Married Couple. The registrant com- between owner and obligated party. Call menced to transact business under the ahead to make sure sale is still scheduled. fictitious business name or names listed Contraband, or items subject to regulaabove on N/A. Signature of registrant: tion or registration will not be transferred Michael Murphy , Por-ngam Murphy. with the liened unit unless otherwise This statement was filed with the County noted. Dates Published: 10/21/2016 and Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 10/28/2016. Nor Cal Storage Auctions, 17, 2016 by Deputy T. Lawson Expires Inc., Bond #7900390179, Tel. (916) 60410/17/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02- 9695.

1273 71444 Publish dates: October 28, Brentwood Press No: 02-1273 71398 November 4, 11, 18, 2016.

Publish Dates: October 21, 28, 2016.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20120015004171 Title Order No.: 120388555 FHA/VA/PMI No.: NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/21/2006. 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 03/03/2006 as Instrument No. 20060066784-00 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: MICHAEL M FERREIRA, A MARRIED MAN, 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: 11/21/2016 TIME OF SALE: 1:30 PM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE NORTH SIDE OF THE PITTSBURG CIVIC CENTER NEAR THE GRASS LOCATED AT 65 CIVIC AVENUE, PITTSBURG, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2156 SAND POINT RD, DISCOVERY BAY, CALIFORNIA 94514 APN#: 004-153-003-1 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TSG No.: 8653120 TS No.: CA1600273968 FHA/VA/PMI No.: 6000309991 APN: 073-161-007-7 Property Address: 802 CARPINO AVE PITTSBURG, CA 94565 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/18/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 11/10/2016 at 01:30 P.M., First American Title Insurance Company, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 09/25/2007, as Instrument No. 20070269351, in book , page , , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, State of California. Executed by: HENDERSON CALHOUN GARDNER AND GEORGIA MAE GARDNER, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (Payable at time of sale in 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

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No.: 2015-0077 Title Order No.: 91203176 APN: 088-690-128 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A NOTICE OF DELINQUENT ASSESSMENT DATED 05/19/2015 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 11/17/2016 at 01:30PM., ATC ASSESSMENT COLLECTION GROUP, LLC As the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Notice of Delinquent Assessment, recorded on 05/20/2015 as Document No. 20150101307-00 Book Page of Official Records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, property owned by: HILDA GUTIERREZ WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state.) at: At the north side of the Pittsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, Pittsburg, CA all right, title and interest under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment in the property situated in said County, describing the land therein: APN: 088-690-128 As more fully described on the referenced Assessment Lien The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 239 DIAS CIRCLE, PITTSBURG, CA 94565 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 due under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment, with interest thereon, as provided in said notice, advances, if any, estimated fees, charges, and expenses of the Trustee, to-wit: $9,724.70 Estimated Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. The claimant, Ventana Pittsburg Homeowners Association under said Notice of Delinquent Assessment 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 and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Please be advised that this property being sold is subject to a ninety (90) day right of redemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 5715(b). 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, using the file number assigned to this case TS No. 2015-0077.

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. The best way to verify postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale. Notice to Potential Bidders: If you are considering bidding on this property lien, you should understand that there are risks involved in bidding at a trustee auction. You will be bidding on a lien, not on the property

itself. Placing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior lien. If you are the highest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible for paying off all liens senior to the lien being auctioned off, before you can receive clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the existence, priority, and size of 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. Payment must be in the form of certified funds payable to ATC. DATE: 10/18/2016 ATC Assessment Collection Group, LLC 1451 River Park Drive, Suite 125, Sacramento, CA 95815 Please call (916) 939-0772 for sales information.

NICOLE THORNSBERRY, TRUSTEE’S SALE OFFICER NPP0294276 To: BRENTWOOD PRESS 10/28/2016, 11/04/2016, 11/11/2016. Brentwood Press No: 021273 71441 Publish Dates: October 28, November 4, 11, 2016.

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: 11-15-16 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: 9/16/2016 Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 021273 71440 Publish Dates: October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 2016.

Eric Heiden. 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: Eric Heiden. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 10, 2016 by Deputy C. Pittman Expires 10-10-2021 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 71300 Publish dates: October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 2016.

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. Trustor: Mario Solares And Lisa Solares, Husband And Wife As Joint Tenants Duly Appointed Trustee: National Default Servicing Corporation Recorded 11/08/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0358792-00 (or Book, Page) of the Official Records of CONTRA COSTA County, California. Date of Sale: 11/04/2016 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 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $613,927.41 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 150 MALICOAT AVENUE, OAKLEY, CA 94561 A.P.N.: 033-051-013 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.

The requirements of California Civil Code Section 2923.5(b)/2923.55(c) were fulfilled when the Notice of Default was recorded. 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.ndscorp.com/sales, using the file number assigned to this case 13-21781-SP-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: 10/04/2016 National Default Servicing Corporation c/o Tiffany and Bosco, P.A., its agent, 1230 Columbia Street, Suite 680 San Diego, CA 92101 Toll Free Phone: 888-264-4010 Sales Line 714730-2727; Sales Website: www.ndscorp.

com/sales Zahara Joyner, Trustee Sales Representative A-4594419 10/14/2016, 10/21/2016, 10/28/2016. Oakley Press No: 03-0477 71247 Publish Dates: October 14, 21, 28, 2016.

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 or visit this Internet Web site WWW.AUCTION.COM, using the file number assigned to this case 023463CA. 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 SALES INFORMATION: (800) 280-2832 CLEAR RECON CORP. 4375 Jutland Drive Suite 200 San Diego, California 92117. Oakley Press No: 03-0477 71253 Publish Dates: October 14, 21, 28, 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 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE 9/27/2021 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 FOR CHANGE OF NAME 71197 Publish dates: October 7, 14, 21, PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Mehdi 28, 2016.

Tasbihi SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETINAME STATEMENT TION OF: Mehdi Tasbihi CASE NUM- File No. F-0006027-00 The name of the BER: N16-1878 TO ALL INTERESTED business: Garage Custom Located at: PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Mehdi Tasbihi 4344 Zinfandel Dr. In: Oakley, CA 94561 filed a petition with this court for a de- is hereby registered by the following cree changing names as follows: Pres- owner: Rick Lee Palmer. This business is ent Name: a. Mehdi Tasbihi to conducted by: An Individual. The regisProposed Name: Joshua M. Tasbihi trant commenced to transact business 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons under the fictitious business name or interested in this matter shall appear names listed above on N/A. Signature of before this court at the hearing indicat- registrant: Rick Lee Palmer. This stateed below to show cause, if any, why the ment was filed with the County Clerk petition for change of name should not of Contra Costa County on: October 3, be granted. Any person objecting to the 2016 by Deputy H. Franklin Expires name changes described above must 10/3/2021 Oakley Press No: 03-0477 file a written objection that includes the 71231 Publish dates: October 14, 21, reasons for the objection at least two 28, November 4, 2016. court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the FICTITIOUS BUSINESS hearing to show cause why the petition NAME STATEMENT should not be granted. If no written File No. F-0006092-00 The name of the objection is timely filed, the court may business: Elite Pavers and Turf Logrant the petition without a hearing. cated at: 4701 Main Street, Suite B In: NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 12-13- Oakley, CA 94561 is hereby registered 16 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: by the following owners: 1. David Paul 212 b. The address of the court is same Garcia 2. Mike Mikolajcik. This business as noted above. 3. a. A copy of this Or- is conducted by: Co-Partners. The regisder to Show Cause shall be published at trant commenced to transact business least once each week for four successive under the fictitious business name or weeks prior to the date set for hearing names listed above on October 4, 2016. on the petition in the following news- Signature of registrant: David Garcia. paper of general circulation, printed in This statement was filed with the County this county: Brentwood Press Date: Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 10-14-2016 Judge of the Superior Court 4, 2016 by Deputy L. Woods Expires Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71390 10/4/2021 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: October 21, 28, Novem- 71342 Publish dates: October 14, 21, 28, ber 4, 11, 2016.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Robell Manna SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Robell Manna CASE NUMBER: N16-1759 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Robell A. Manna filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Robell A. Manna to Proposed Name: Robell Manna Nyirendah. 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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006110-00 The name of the business: 4G Nails Located at: 2583 Main St. In: Oakley, CA 94561 is hereby registered by the following owner: 4G nails LLC. This business is conducted by: A Limited Liability Co. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Phuong C. Nguyen, Mananger. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 5, 2016 by Deputy H. Franklin Expires 10-4-2021 Oakley Press No. 030477 71388 Publish dates: October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 2016.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006173-00 The name of the business: Morelock Family Bookkeeping Services Located at: 4961 Fuschia Way In: Oakley, CA 94561 is hereby registered by the following owner:

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0006410-00 The name of the business: California Payroll Located at: 1240 Central Blvd., Suite B In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Promerio, Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation.

The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 10/1/03.

Signature of registrant: Henry Lonsdale, President. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: October 20, 2016 by Deputy M. Fuhrer Expires 10/20/2021 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 71477 Publish dates: October 28, November 4, 11, 18, 2016.

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE Live Oak Storage, 1315 Main Street, Oakley Ca. 94561, has possessory lien on all of the goods stored in the prospective units below. The Goods are described as Furniture, Tools, and miscellaneous personal Property. Items being sold pursuant to the assertion of the lien on November 3, 2016 at 8:45 am. In order to collect the amounts due from you the sale will take place at 1315 Main Street, Oakley, Ca. 94561, County of Contra Costa, State of California, This Lien Sale is pursuant to Chapter 10, Section 21700-21716 of the California Self Service Storage Facility Act. 18 Kolbert Mattie 86 Heather Mosser 221 Donna Price 326 Tracy Martin 716 Steven Nelson 900 John Tinay 975 Joe Massey Auction is to be held by and John Cardoza # 5860870. Owner reserves the right to bid at the sale. Purchase must be cash only paid at time of the sale.

Sale is subject to prior cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Oakley Press No: 03-0477 71400 Publish Dates: October 21, 28, 2016.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 13-21781-SP-CA Title No. 1569610 A.P.N. 033-051-013 ATTENTION RECORDER: THE FOLLOWING REFERENCE TO AN ATTACHED SUMMARY IS APPLICABLE TO THE NOTICE PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR ONLY PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE 2923.3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATTACHED YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/02/2006. 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(s) must be made payable to National Default Servicing Corporation), 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, 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 in an “as is” condition, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances,

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. 023463-CA APN: 035-740-0548 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Pursuant to CA Civil Code 2923.3 IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 9/23/2008. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER On 11/21/2016 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 10/3/2008, as Instrument No. 2008-0218092-00, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: JESUS CHAVARIN, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, OSCAR D. CHAVARIN, AN UNMARRIED MAN AND DANIEL CHAVARIN, AN UNMARRIED MAN, AS JOINT TENANTS 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, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FINANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: IN THE AUCTION.COM ROOM, AT THE PLEASANT HILL COMMUNITY CENTER, 320 CIVIC DRIVE, PLEASANT HILL, CA 94523 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: MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 407 BAYVIEW DRIVE OAKLEY, CALIFORNIA 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 held, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, including fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining principal sums of the note(s) secured 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: $298,982.65 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 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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Gabriel Qureshi SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Gabriel Carl Qureshi CASE NUMBER: N16-1820 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner Gabriel Carl Qureshi filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Gabriel Carl Qureshi to Proposed Name: Gabriel Carl Skoog. 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: 12/2/16 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: Oakley Press b. Gabriel Qureshi must appear at the hearing with photo identification.

Date: 10/6/2016 Judge of the Superior Court. Oakley Press No. 03-0477 71265 Publish Dates: October 14, 21, 28, November 4, 2016.

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.

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Sorting out the facts from fiction Urban legends, myths, folklore; call them what you want – this Halloween, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is debunking energy savings urban legends, separating fact from fiction around five popular myths that just don’t add up.

Shifting energy use to the off peak hours during the evening will automatically save you money.

Shifting your energy usage to the evening will not immediately save you money, unless you’re on a time-of-use rate plan. Conserving energy within high-usage hours during the afternoon and early evening benefits everyone by reducing stress on the energy grid.

Turning off electronics and appliances will eliminate energy use.

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ue to draw energy even when they are turned off. If you want to save more energy, unplug electronics and appliances when they are not in use. Vampire appliances draw electricity from outlets when equipment is turned off, but still plugged in. Household electronics such as televisions, computers and entertainment systems act as energy vampires, typically sucking up to 20 percent of the average home’s energy use. With the flip of a switch, customers can easily cut power to multiple devices plugged into a power strip all at once, saving up to $75 each year.

Leaving a light on uses less energy than turning it off and on again.

Leaving the light on when leaving a room for a few minutes won’t save energy, as opposed to turning it off and on in a short

Trail from page 1A planning process and construction of the trail, Kowalewski said.

The cost of these preparations is estimated at $500,000, while the price of completing the trail is unknown.

Possible funding sources include state and federal grants, as well as money that would be freed up by the Contra Costa Transportation Authority’s Measure X, if it is approved in November.

“If we can get the funding together for the planning process, I can see it taking a couple of years to complete,” said Kowalewski, who expects a portion of the project to include extensive public outreach.

Once a plan is in place, it would have to go through an environmental review process before construction could begin.

“Right now, (the project) is pretty much up in the air, but we can hopefully get some funding together to start the planning process,” Kowalewski said.

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timeframe. In an average home, lighting accounts for nearly 15 percent of electricity costs. Turning lights off when not in the room is a simple way for customers to save approximately $45 a year. Customers can explore advanced LED lighting options on PG&E Marketplace, a one-stop shop for all energy saving appliances and consumer electronics – including those that offer customers money back via a rebate. LED lighting uses 75 percent less energy than incandescent lightbulbs.

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Water usage doesn’t impact energy usage.

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It’s all about physics The Plasma Sciences Expo Student Days will be taking place on Nov. 3 and 4, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, with indoor lightning, the secrets of magnetic levitation and revelations about plasma, the fourth state of matter – just a few examples of the education and media visuals to be displayed.

More than 1,000 local students, teachers and families interested in plasma physics with handson instruction from organizations that include MIT, Stanford, West Virginia University, Princeton Plasma Physics Lab and General Atomics will be attending the event, which is sponsored by

The American Physical Society (APS) Division of Plasma Physics (DPP), in conjunction with its 58th annual meeting. Scientists will be at exhibitor booths to demonstrate ongoing research and technology in the ‘hot’ career field of plasma physics.

For more than 20 years, the APS DPP has sponsored educational outreach at its conferences to advance STEM education.

For more information, contact APS DPP Education Outreach Committee member Lisa Petrillo, General Atomics Energy Group, at lisa. petrillo@ga.com or 1-858-997-8921.

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Events Friday, Oct. 28 Halloween Weekend Events For a list of this weekend’s local Halloween events, visit our Food & Entertainment pages on 10 and 11A.

Shakespearean Death Scenes The Drama Factory presents “Shakespearean Death Scenes vol. II Hamlet,” at the Nick Rodriguez Center, 213 F. St., in Antioch, Oct. 28 and 29 and Nov. 4 and 5, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Shakespeare’s ghost returns this year to narrate your favorite scenes from Hamlet. General admission is $10 but $8 for seniors. For more information, visit www.dramafactory.org or call 925-695-4123.

Quilters’ Holiday Boutique Immaculate Heart of Mary Church presents Crafty Quilters’ Holiday Boutique, at 500 Fairview Ave., in Brentwood, Oct. 28, from 1 to 5 p.m., Oct. 29, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Oct. 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The boutique includes homemade items, baked goods, plants and a quilt raffle. Raffle tickets are $2. For more information, call 925-634-4154.

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Friday, Nov. 4 Downtown Hoedown The Brentwood Union School District Foundation presents a Downtown Hoedown fundraiser, at the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St., in Brentwood, from 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $60 per person or $550 for a table of 10 and include a barbecue dinner by Brentwood Fine Meats and live performances by Toree McGee and Rodeo House.

For more information or to reserve a space, call 925-513-6499.

Holiday Art & Craft Faire The Brentwood Senior Citizens Club presents the seventh-annual Holiday Art & Craft Faire, at the Brentwood Senior Activity Center, 193 Griffith Lane, in Brentwood, Nov. 4, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m., Nov. 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Nov. 6, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. In addition to original, handmade arts and crafts for unique holiday gifts, and wine sampling will be featured on Nov. 4. For more information, contact Kay Bordi at 925-516-8387 or timelessheirlooms@gmail.com.

Saturday, Nov. 5 Health and Safety Fair MOMS Club of Antioch, Oakley and Pittsburg hosts a free child health and safety fair at Williamson Ranch Park, at the corner of Hillcrest Avenue and Lone Tree Way, across from Walmart, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event includes a California Highway Patrol squad car, car-seat checks, child-identification kits, Pump It Up, First 5, a crime-prevention team, bake sale, raffles and more. For more information, email momsclubofantioch@ gmail.com.

Mardi Gras Night Liberty Singers Booster Club presents Mardi Gras Night, at Cap’s Oak Street Bar & Grill, 144 Oak St., in Brentwood, from 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $45 each, and include entertainment, dinner and dessert. There will also be raffles, a live auction and a cash bar. Proceeds benefit Liberty

Singers’ 2017 Tour to Choir Nationals, where they will perform at Carnegie Hall in New York.

Reservations must be made by Oct. 29. For more information or tickets, visit https://goo.gl/NGFexl or call Anna Myers at 925-209-7516 or Diane Williams at 408-688-1334.

Oakley Holiday Boutique Red Men & Pocahontas Hall present a holiday boutique fundraiser, at 1403 Main St., in Oakley, Nov. 5 and 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call Alicia or Irene at 925-625-1102.

Discovery Bay Holiday Boutique Discovery Bay Yacht Club hosts a holiday boutique at 5871 Marina Blvd., in Discovery Bay, Nov. 5 and 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event features artisan vendors, specializing in holiday gifts. Admission is free and open to the public. A $5 lunch will be catered by BJ’s Restaurant, and proceeds from the meal benefit Shepherd’s Gate, the Brentwood women’s shelter. For more information, call Linda Beatty at 702-353-2249.

Sunday, Nov. 6 Tree of Lights Ceremony Hospice East Bay presents its 30th-annual Tree of Lights ceremony, at Brentwood City Park, 710 2nd St., in Brentwood, at 5 p.m. The ceremony invites members of the community to honor the lives of their friends and loved ones who’ve passed. Proceeds benefit Hospice East Bay. To dedicate a light or more information, visit www. hospiceeastbay.org/treeoflights or call 925-8875678.

Monday, Nov. 7 NARFE Luncheon National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Delta Chapter hosts Mark Lumpkin of Legal Shield, at Denny’s, 4823 Lone Tree Way, in Antioch, at noon. Lumpkin will discuss identity theft. All federal employees, retirees and their dependents are invited. For more information, call Gaylin Zeigler at 925-513-0053.

Tuesday, Nov. 8 Veteran’s Day Ceremony Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors presents a Veterans Day ceremony, at 651 Pine St., in Martinez, at 11 a.m. For more information, contact Nathan Johnson at Nathan.johnson@ vs.cccounty.us or call 925-313-1481.

Cannabis and Cancer The Cancer Support Community hosts Eloise Thiesen, RN, MSN, NP, at 3276 McNutt Ave., in Walnut Creek, from 6 to 8 p.m. Learn how cannabis can assist in relieving pain, easing anxiety, improving quality of sleep and preventing drastic weight loss, nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiation. The free event is for cancer patients and caregivers. For more information or reservations, call 925-933-0107.

Wednesday, Nov. 9 The Bubblesmith The Brentwood Library presents The Bubblesmith, at its new location in the Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St., in Brentwood, at 4 p.m. Celebrate the opening of the temporary Brentwood Library location with floating works of art crafted by the master of bubbles, brought to you by the Friends of the Brentwood Library. The event is free and no registration is required. For more information, call

925-516-5290.

Thursday, Nov. 10 Alzheimer’s Caregivers Meeting The Alzheimer’s Association and Neighborhood Church host Bonnie Slatkin, RDHAP, discussing oral care and nutrition, at 50 Birch St., in Brentwood, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. This meeting is open to caregivers or anyone who knows someone caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, is free and no reservations are required. For more information, call 925-284-7942.

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Turkey Trot Registration The Brentwood Union School District (BUSD) and Liberty Union High School District (LUHSD) present the third-annual Turkey Trot For Schools, on Nov. 24, starting at The Streets of Brentwood, 2455 Sand Creek Road, in Brentwood, at 8 a.m. Proceeds benefit athletic programs at BUSD and LUHSD schools. For more information or to register, visit www. brentwoodturkeytrot.org.

Host Families Wanted Cultural Homestay International (CHI) is looking for volunteer host families for international high school students during the upcoming second semester and new school year. Each CHI student is fully insured, brings their own personal spending money and expects to contribute to their share of household responsibilities, as well as to be included in normal family activities and lifestyles. For more information, call 1-877-737-0409 or visit www.chinet.org.

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

Volunteer Drivers Needed Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteer drivers to deliver meals to homebound seniors in far East Contra Costa County. Drivers are needed Monday through Friday, for approximately two to two and a half hours, starting at 10:30 a.m. on the scheduled delivery day.

For more information for Oakley, Brentwood Bethel Island or Discovery Bay areas, call 925625-4545. For more information for Antioch, Pittsburg or Bay Point areas, call 925-954-8736.

Brentwood Blaze Cheer Brentwood Blaze Cheer is hosting a high school readiness cheer program for kids in fifth through eighth grade. The program does not have try-outs or cuts, and focuses on teaching jumps, tumbling, stunting and try-out techniques. Practices are ongoing, Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Brentwood.

Uniforms may be purchased or borrowed, and performances are held locally throughout the year. For more information, call 925-848-8422 or email brentwoodblazecheer@gmail.com.

Library Volunteers Needed The Brentwood Library Foundation is looking for volunteers to help with a variety of duties, including assisting at events, conducting outreach and fundraising. For more information, contact Diane Alexander at dapa@comcast. net or 925-634-5456.

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925 625-0920 tel 925 584-5234 cell 925 679-7407 fax For free estimates call

Guaranteed, Reliable, Affordable, Caring, Experienced Bob Dickson - Owner

925-260-7833

40 Years of Providing Customer Service

Garrett Painting

velezlandscaping@live.com

& Housecleaning

Perez

YARD SERVICES

(925) 948-5339 Patio Covers

You Call We HAUL! Call Tommy Today

925-775-8154

www.bigguyshauling.com

Precision HAULING

CLEAN UP BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS! Debris, Wood, Concrete, Furniture, Appliances & Yard Services

Call Angel

584-9591

QUALITY WORK FAIR PRICES FREE ESTIMATES

925.727.8152

Call For Fall Specials

625-0120

Call today! 925-634-1441

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ELITE LANDSCAPING (925) 339-1419 SPECIALIZING IN

Pavers, Artificial Grass & Stamped Concrete

925-634-1441

Commercial & Residental Lic.#990581

Roofing

Adriana

234-0573 Lic. #018971 • Bonded & Insured

HOUSEKEEPING SERVICES

NEW VIEW

Landscaping & Maintenance

925-303-5535 FULLY LIC. & INSURED | LIC #015233 HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

REROOFING • REPAIRS New Roofs • Remodels Composition • Tile • Shakes Gutters & Downspouts

"We will concentrate on what is important to You"

• Spring cleaning • Recurring cleaning • Move In/Out cleaning

DELTA ROOFING

Free Estimates Family owned

New Lawns, Sprinkler Systems, Fences, Stamp Color Concrete, Retaining Walls, Free Estimates

Office: 510.323.3190 Cell: 925.698.4531

R MEDA VE AWARD

2013 L

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• Monthly FREE ESTIMATE • Biweekly • Windows • Blinds • Deep Clean 9 Years • Move-In/Out Running

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Water Heater Replacement Tankless Water Heaters Trenchless Sewer Line Replacement Camera sewer line inspection with DVD copy • Whole House Re-Pipes • Drain Cleaning

Royal Services (925) 439-2169

www.royalserviceonline.com CA Contractor Lic# 959901

Pool Cleaning

POOL SERVICE $100

Full Service

Hardwood Flooring

FERREIRA'S

HARDWOOD FLOORS Experience • S A N D Over 30 YearsLic#803455 Insured & Bonded • I N S TA L L • REFINISH CALL • L A M I N AT E TODAY

www.sunbustersinc.com

or too Small

Serving Contra Costa & Alameda Counties

925.595.0215

Jose Velez

License #705148 - Bonded & Insured

No Job too BIG

(925) 852-4873

FALL

Landscapers & Design

Housecleaning

Local Resident 50 years Brentwood • Lic #871192

513-1899

Lic. #905195 / Bonded

Planting • Repairs Clean-Up • Maintenance Hauling • Most Yard Work

rwdsaved@gmail.com

Hauling

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL • Complete Landscaping Services • Custom Concrete & Pavers • Landscape Lighting • Irrigation Installs & Repairs • Retaining Walls • Weekly/Bi-weekly Maintenance FREE ESTIMATES

CLEAN UP BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS!

Lic. B-1003881

Cement & Concrete

Lic. #954996

General Construction & Painting

"NO JOB TOO SMALL"

FULL SERVICE PLUMBING www.cocoplumbingsystems.com

Call 925-584-9591 for more information.

GO

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3 ROOMS only $

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• Residential • Commercial

Hours are all day on weekends and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on weekdays.

General Contractor Lic. #698676

Handyman

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This local hauling business offers friendly service at an affordable price to East Bay residents.

Lic #898540

$99 Special!

3 Bedrooms, Living Room & Hall Family Owned

HAULING

SIL

Custom Installation & Sales

Plumbers

Landscapers & Design

Lic#858654

Audio/Video

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HOME & GARDEN PROFESSIONALS

since 1989 Bonded & Insured Lic. #557556

925-513-8759 www.deltaroofinginc.com

510-366-6491

Pest Control

Residential, Commercial & Industrial 30 Years Experience

634-2221 Window Cleaning Window cleaning Gutter cleaning Power Washing Mini-blind cleaning Awning cleaning

Call for a Phone Quote Rona Vesci Hullen P 916.442.8898 C 916.879.4810 rcmcleanwindows@aol.com

www.cleanwindows.org

Commercial & Residential since 1967

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