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Two big steps for civic center

by Rick Lemyre Staff Writer

In a speedy, acrimony-free session Tuesday, the City Council voted 3-2 to send the civic center project out to bid, in stark contrast to a decision made last week to adopt a project labor agreement for the job.

Mayor Bob Taylor and councilmen Chris Becnel and Bob Brockman provided the aye votes Tuesday, putting the expected $66 million project out to bid. The vote was preceded by a brief review of the project’s financing, $41.5 million of which will come from bonds, $24.4 million of which has already been collected from developer fees.

The bonding will come from three sources. Property within the city’s Redevelopment District has about $20 million worth of capacity, half of which will be tapped.

Property within the existing Community Facilities Districts (CFDs) will support $17 million, and all of that capacity will be used. The remaining $14.5 million will come from savings the city has already secured by refinancing existing bonds on infrastructure in the city.

“The big thing is that we don’t

need any growth to do this,” said Finance Director Pam Ehler. She added that although CFDs would be maxed out if the cost comes in at the estimated $65.9 million, the capacity of the districts would grow when construction resumes and new subdivisions begin to come on line once again.

The bids on the project, however, could well come in below estimates. The recession has depressed construction costs as much as 20 percent on other public-works jobs in the area amid stiff competition for fewer projects. City management analyst Gail Leech said Tuesday that 25 potential bidders had already expressed interest in the civic center project, and were currently being pre-qualified.

The council voted as expected.

Councilmen Erick Stonebarger and Brandon Richey voted no, having consistently expressed concern that the uncertain economy makes the project premature at this point. Only two members of the public spoke, both in favor of moving ahead with the project before construction costs begin to rise again. see Civic Center page 34A

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This weekend, residents of Brentwood will all receive the 20092010 edition of the annual Brentwood City Guide Directory, fully updated and crammed with new features. They include: • The new Brentwood City Information Guide. There are 24 pages in this year’s City Guide, filled with answers to frequently asked questions on city departments and services. Want to know what’s offered at the Senior Center, or what there is in the way of youth activities? It’s all there. Need to get a building permit, find out when trash day is, or get in touch with – or even join – a city commission? That’s there, too.

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The 2009 Liberty Adult Education summer/fall brochure is here, and this year’s offerings feature a variety of new classes and programs geared to adults of all ages, vocations and interests.

From career technical classes such as health-care certification and phlebotomy training to CPC coding exam reviews and in-home health-care provider courses, the education center’s main objective is to provide the community with a variety of opportunities and services.

“We have a lot of great classes this year; new and different and exciting courses for the community,” said Debbie Norgaard, adult education coordinator. “We also have professional and vocational courses, staffed

with credentialed teachers, for a fraction of the cost of a private university. We have something for everyone.”

New to the education center this year are voice-over classes and movie appreciation courses.

Lighter fare includes sewing and cupcake-decorating classes, and line dancing and scrapbooking as well. The popular computer courses are back, and blogging, Internet and Microsoft Word classes have been added to the schedule.

Brochures are enclosed with this edition of the Press, and are available at the Adult Education Center at 929 Second St. in Brentwood. Registration is underway. For additional information or online registration, visit www.libertyadulted.org.

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Downtown Thursdays return with a twist

by Samie Hartley Staff Writer

Downtown Thursdays, the weekly event designed to bring people out for afternoon adventures in the heart of historic downtown Brentwood, is back this summer with a new look.

Following the sound of music and the sight of brightly colored tents, hundreds of residents descended on First Street to discover a festival in full swing last Thursday. And that’s just the beginning.

This year the Downtown Brentwood Coalition, the group of local merchants which helps organize the events, received a $20,000 grant from the city to put on events aimed at drawing people downtown. With increased funds, the Coalition has been able to plan bigger, themed events, such as the singing competition Brentwood Idol, scheduled for Sept. 23.

Unlike last year, the block of First Street between Oak and Chestnut streets will be closed off each week, allowing more space for vendors and other activities, such as the inflatable bounce houses set up for the Family Festival.

While the main focus of Downtown Thursdays is to encourage locals to come out and support small businesses and rediscover the charm of what Brentwood has to offer, the weekly events also provide families with an affordable midweek escape.

Not only will most local businesses stay open later on Thursdays; other vendors will set up booths on First Street alongside arts and crafts booths for children, so there will be plenty to do. Live bands will also perform downtown so there can be some dancing in the streets.

“This is a family-friendly event where people can come shop, dine, play and experience the culture of downtown Brentwood,” said Lyle Miller, Downtown Thursdays event planner and Brentwood Chamber of Commerce board member. “It’s important to support local business and this is a way to bring people to historic Brentwood.”

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JoJo the Clown, left, dazzles and delights children with her balloon artistry. JoJo will be at all Downtown Thursdays events this year. Above, Downtown Thursdays visitors check out the shiny pretty things at a local vendor’s booth stationed on First Street.

For more pictures, see the slide show at www.thepress.net.

Dafne Swisher, owner of Brentwood’s Co. Co. County Wine Company, said events like Downtown Thursdays help people discover and rediscover what Brentwood has to offer.

“You don’t have to go over the hill to have a good time,” said the Downtown Brentwood Coalition member. “You can get that kind of experience right here downtown, but I’m always surprised to meet people who have no idea what is available to them down here. People want to support local business. They don’t want to see the mom-and-pop shops die out, but we need events like Downtown Thursdays to remind them that we are here all year long.”

Donna Ross, owner of Crème dela Gem Jewelry, said the Downtown Thursdays events will see a mix of upbeat and quiet weeks, featuring big events such as the Harvest Festival on Sept. 3 and small events like Vendor’s Night on July 30.

“Downtown Thursdays is an opportunity for people come out and interact with the community,” Ross said. “You can come down for an hour or spend the whole afternoon here. It’s a casual thing, where you don’t have to get all dressed up to have a good time.

“Thursday is the perfect night for an event like this.

People have been working hard Monday through Wednesday, and they have plans for the weekend, but Thursday is that day in between where there are no plans but everyone is in a good mood because the weekend is in sight.”

The car shows that made last year’s series popular will return this summer, beginning July 9. There will be car shows each month, and those interested in displaying see Downtown page 20A

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JUNE 26, 2009

Brentwood library begins new chapter

by Samie Hartley Staff Writer

Dozens of bookworms and curious residents flocked to the Brentwood Library on Monday to check out the library’s new home on Oak Street.

The library moved a block from its old home on Third Street to make room for the new Civic Center, construction on which is scheduled to begin later this year.

Mayor Bob Taylor said the opening of the new library marks “the beginning of the end” as downtown Brentwood moves into the dawn of its transformation.

When the Civic Center is complete, the Brentwood Library will take over the entire building on Oak Street, which it now shares with the Public Works Department, creating an 18,000-square-foot oasis for literature and learning.

Phase One of the new library has already introduced significant improvements such as an expanded collection of books and media available for checkout and two selfcheckout systems.

Leonard Roudman, senior community library manager, said the new checkout machines increase efficiency, freeing up library staff to answer questions and offer assistance.

The system is easy to use, said librarian Patty Chan. All you do is place your library card on the red line to be scanned, and once your card has been processed, scan the bar codes on the items you wish to borrow, print your receipt and you’re good to go. The system can also be used to check in books to make

sure items have been properly returned.

Another new feature of the library is the photomural above the computer station, which is now home to six new computers, bringing the library’s public computer total to 16.

The photomural, “The Brentwood Experience” by artist Lance Crannell, features images that capture all aspects of Brentwood life, from the CornFest and the Streets of Brentwood to the orchards and Farmers’ Market. Many guests who toured the library on opening day paused to gaze at the mural while enjoying cake and other light refreshments.

Fran Alcorn, a member of the Friends of the Brentwood Library who served cake to guests at the reception, said she was thrilled by the number of people who came for the library’s grand opening. “I think this is just wonderful. It is such a nice surprise to see a turnout like this.

The library looks beautiful. Everyone did such a great job putting this place together. The colors are so warm and inviting. I think a lot of people will find many hours of enjoyment here.”

Brentwood resident Analiza Batu said she and her family had been waiting for the new library to open all month, and the transformation is exceptional. “It’s so nice, and I can’t believe how much room there is here. I can’t wait to see what it looks like when it’s completely done.”

The Brentwood Library, located at 104 Oak St., is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; and is closed on Sunday. For more information, call 925-516-5290 or visit www.ccclib.org/locations/brentwood.html.

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Leonard Roudman, senior community library manager, assists a Brentwood Library guest during the opening of the new library on Oak Street.

Children enjoy slices of cake in the children’s area of the library.

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TALK ABOUT TOWN ove over, Conan; look out, Jimmy Fallon and Craig Ferguson, there’s another late-night entertainment show available on cable TV in Antioch: “The Late, Late, Late Show with Jim, Mary, Martha, Brian and Reggie,” also known as the Antioch City Council.

The council’s June 9 meeting lasted six hours, not ending until 1:03 a.m., an hour reminiscent of the late-night brouhahas that used to ensue during the council’s more combative years in the ’90s. Fortunately, the length of the meeting was due to a full agenda rather than verbal brickbats and chairs thrown.

• • • rom Kermit and Hanna Sveen: “We returned recently from a trip to Europe, but misplaced our copy of the Brentwood Press somewhere along the way. Otherwise, we would have included ourselves, above, with the Press, in the attached picture exclaiming, ‘Selberpflucken’ (which means ‘U-Pick’). This is in an area in northern Germany, Schleswig Holstein, much like Brentwood (except for the weather), noted for its agriculture (and Holstein cattle).” We’re thinking there might be some cross-breeding going on between the cattle and the fruit: that’s one big berry. Anyway, thanks for the picture, and per your sugges-

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• • • alifornia’s $24 billion budget crisis might be commanding most of the attention in Sacramento these days, but at least one top official can still find time for the little folk. Lt. Gov. John Garamendi slipped out of the capital and into Oakley last week to help break ground on some rec facilities at Big Break. One wonders if the fact that he’s running for Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher’s seat in the 10th Congressional District, which includes Oakley, had anything to do with the flexibility of his schedule.

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TIME IS RUNNING OUT… Remember there are two different types of tax credits available this year.

One is the Federal credit of up to $8,000 for first-time home buyers. The other is the California credit of up to $10,000 towards a brand-new home purchase.

The California tax credit is NOT for first-time home buyers, only. It is for anyone that buys a brand-new home from 3/1/09 through 3/1/10.

One of the major differences between the two credits is that the California credit is limited in amount.

California has allocated $100 million for this program, and when it runs out, it’s gone. So far the response to the program has been well beyond what the authors expected, and about 80% of it is already spoken for. And on top of that, there are a large number of applications pending, so the remaining 20% will go fast.

The California state legislature is thinking about adding another $200

million to this program, but that could be a tough battle because of the State’s existing budget woes. So I wouldn’t count on it passing. It has passed some early hurdles, but it’s still has a ways to go.

You can’t apply for this tax credit until AFTER you close escrow on your new home purchase, and then it must be done within one week of close of escrow.

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JUNE 26, 2009

Catwalk offers nearly purr-fect bargains

by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer

Browsing through racks of colorful garments and stylish sundresses, Daisy Ortiz continued to be amazed. “This stuff is so cute,” said the 15-year old, shaking her head.

“I can’t believe it’s not new.”

“I know,” added her friend Julianne Phantharangsy, holding up a sparkly green frock. “I should have come here for my prom dress.”

Such comments are the ultimate compliment, said Melinda Torgersen, owner of the Catwalk Boutique in Brentwood, and are what she’s hearing more and more these days.

“It’s the most flattering thing and very sweet,” said Torgersen, who opened her upscale women’s consignment shop on Oak Street in November. “I love it when women say, ‘Excuse me, is this stuff new?’ It tells me I’m doing something right.”

Torgersen, it seems, has been doing plenty right since opening her doors to the public last year. The lifelong consignment connoisseur (“I’ve been shopping like this since I was 14”) and self-confessed shopaholic decided to take the plunge after years of traveling over Highway 4 in search of quality second-hand fashions.

“I just got so tired of not having any decent consignments shops here (in East County),” said the married mother of five.

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Melinda Torgersen, owner of the Catwalk Boutique, stocks high-end consignment items for women of all ages and sizes.

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ness and I wanted to do something peopleoriented; something I was passionate about.

This seemed to suit all my needs.”

And her shoe, blouse and separates needs as well. Given the state of the economy, it also fit her financial criteria. Armed only with her economic stimulus check and a vision, Torgersen started out with a few carefully chosen items. “I did my research and did my homework before I opened, and truly everything just fell into place so quickly and easily that I knew it was meant to be,” she

said. “Money is tight right now, but women still want to look nice and treat themselves, and this is a way they can do both.”

Stocking only top-name, gently-worn (“really, they have to look practically new”) items from such well-known designers as Ann Taylor, Nordstrom and Coldwater Creek, Torgersen found that the more items she stocked, including purses, shoes and some vintage jewelry, the faster it flew off the shelves.

Today, Torgersen takes on approxi-

mately two new clients a day and boasts a substantial waiting list for future clients.

Items are sold from between 30 and 40 percent off the retail price and clients share in a 40/60-commission split (clients receive the 40 percent). Garments that don’t sell within 90 days are either returned to the owner or donated to charity.

Despite the vast selection, the Catwalk isn’t all about clothes. “We’re here to cater to see Catwalk page 9A

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the ladies,” said Torgersen, who has created a French boutique ambience complete with refreshments and a welcoming plush velvet couch.

“I call it my Dr. Phil couch,” she laughed.

“Because sometimes women will just come in and stay for awhile; chat and talk about all kinds of things. It’s a nice place for them to get away and relax for awhile.”

The couch is also a soft place to view a fashion show, and true to its name, there is a real catwalk on the premises. Torgersen has already hosted a few spontaneous fashion shows, and plans to make them a more regular event. Later this year, Torgersen will be involved in a local fashion show at the Streets of Brentwood.

“I have a lot of ideas and plans for the future,” she said. “I’m really having a good time with all this; it’s a lot of fun. I feel very lucky.”

Those interested in a consignment agreement at the Catwalk should call ahead for an appointment –no walk-ins are accepted – and do a quick inventory of their stock as well. For garments to be accepted, they must be an upscale brand name, spot free and nearly new. Items are limited to 20 at a time and all sizes are welcome.

The Catwalk, located at 306 Oak Street, is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information, call 925-2409890 or e-mail catwalkbrentwood@hotmail. com.

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JUNE 26, 2009

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eritage High School recently named its Students of the Quarter for Quarter 4. In the front row, from left, are Kyle Grant – Physical Education; Jacob Sandy – Social Studies; Terrance Toomer – Motivational; Michael Long – Visual and Performing Arts (Visual); Xavier Juarez – Social Studies; Vanessa Licata – Motivational; Michelle Bryant – Science; Kathy Tran – Math; Cassandro Do – Career Technology; Samantha Marquardt – Social Studies; Zackery Wilson – Math; Courtney Hegwer – English; Stephanie Johnston – Science; and Fasiha Khan – Math; back row: Benjamin Kahn – Motivational; Michael Hudson – Social Studies; John Hockel – Science; Zackary Crosley – Science; Principal Andy Parsons; Hannah Dillman – Visual and Performing Arts (Performing); Allison Knaus – English; Lauren Quesada – English; Sophia Ackelbein – English; and Hannah Linden – Foreign Language. Not pictured are Natalie Fiutek – Math; and Cody Naugle – Motivational.

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Mission Citizens of the Year Congratulations to Mission Elementary School’s Citizens of the Year for all character traits. The extraordinary students, front row from left, are Jean Paul Fortez, Briana Larsh, Racheal Baston, Olivia Rojek, Gabby Daugherty, Alexis Xaysana, Jayleen Sepulveda and Adolfo Cardoza; middle row: Jeiri Cruz Gonzalez, Michelle Salve, Mariah McArthur, Michelle Silva Marin, Ivan Sanchez, Gerardo Hernandez, Matilde Robledo and Diana Munoz; back row: Laniek Clark, Marisol Angeles, Chelsea, Frances Mariano, Enrique Fajardo, Andres Soto, Matthew Schmidt, Manuel Madrigal and Dyanna Rios Gonzalez.

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Trevor’s Weekly Mortgage Matters

By Trevor Frey

TAX CREDIT SAME AS CASH? (UPDATED)

Photos courtesy of Leslie Montgomery

lmost two years ago, 13-year-old Cole Montgomery, left, and his 10-year-old brother Colin decided to start growing their hair to a length of 10 inches and donate it to Locks of Love. The day finally arrived during this month’s Brentwood Relay For Life, when the boys sat down and gave it up. Louise Bottini, trimming Cole, and Kim Sommers from Posh Salon in Brentwood did the honors for free, and somewhere, a cancer patient will benefit from it all. Way to go, everyone!

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Although the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 allows “first time homeowners” who close escrow (on their primary residence) between April 8, 2009 and December 1, 2009 up to $8,000 in the form of a tax credit, I’ve recently received many emails asking if said credit can be used as a bridge loan or cash advance. According to the National Association of Homebuyers if this were to happen, “it would double the total number of home purchases stimulated by the 2009 tax credit program” so it is completely understandable why people want to know sooner than later.

And although the idea of morphing the credit into ready to use “cash” was being played with, something has finally been set in stone, and the credit can now assist with closing costs or additional down payment money for Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans.

The measure, however, comes with several key limitations. First, it only applies to Federal Housing Administration mortgages. More importantly, the short-term loans can’t be used to pay for the minimum 3.5 percent down payment that FHA loans require. Instead, the loan can be used for closing costs and to finance the portion of the down payment that exceeds the 3.5 percent threshold. The administration opted to have borrowers come up with the initial 3.5 percent themselves to ensure that buyers have “some skin in the game,” which may reduce the likelihood of default, says Howard Glaser, a mortgage industry consultant and a former HUD official. In so doing, federal officials had to strike a delicate balance. “On the one hand, you want to make sure that homes are affordable to first time home buyers, but you don’t want to

set the bar so low that people who can’t afford homes are buying homes,” Glaser says.

In other words, as it now currently sits, all lenders approved to do business with the agency (FHA) will be authorized to provide bridge loans at closing – secured solely by the tax credit the borrower anticipates receiving from the IRS. This in itself causes issues and according to mortgage industry leaders, the federal credit may not be available through private lenders for some time. Among the key questions yet to be answered: where will non-depository mortgage companies get the $8,000 in advance money? If the FHA Guidelines clearly state the tax credit advances (“cash” on hand for the buyers) cannot be secured by a lien on the property, but rather only on the tax credit to be received by the purchaser, who will front the upfront bill?

Overall the idea of converting a potential $8,000 tax credit into available cash on hand will bring more buyers to the table and truly help the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 live up to its name. And although even more provisions – such as expanding the tax credit to $15,000 for any home buyer regardless of income, or extending the current $8,000 until June of 2010 - are in the works, buyers should not sit around. They should actually do the opposite and shift into high gear shopping for a house – the current Cinderella date of November 30 is looming – regardless of if they’ll need a bridge loan to complete the transaction.

If you have any real estate lending related questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to write me at tfreymortgages@yahoo.com or call me directly on my new cell phone, (925) 726-1444.

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Why Oakley’s city attorney was forced out

by Brad Nix City attorneys are hired by a council to represent a city, not any individual councilmember. As controversial issues arise, the attorney must occasionally advise councilmembers that their intended city actions are limited or even illegal, advice that the council is free to ignore and direct the attorney to ignore.

To protect the public, there are legal restrictions on councilUEST members and planning comCOMMENT missioners, and when violated, the attorney must explain why they must stop doing something or suffer the consequences.

Non-attorney councilmembers commonly misunderstand the attorney’s role, seeing the attorney as an obstacle to their desires. They wrongly believe the answer is to remove the attorney, which takes only three councilmember’s votes; i.e., they “shoot the messenger.”

The Oakley City Council decision to force the city attorney out occurred at its late January, ’09 council meeting.

At this meeting, the city attorney Alison Barrett-Green was given her first and only review; thereafter she was on leave. In February, she was replaced by Bill Galstan and her severance agreement, approved in March, was backdated to Feb. 1. Only four of Oakley’s councilmembers were present.

Councilmember Connelly was sick. The other four – Anderson, Frazier, Romick and Rios – didn’t bother to continue the matter for Mr. Connelly; they wanted the city attorney out immediately.

Not once, from her hire until early December, ’08, did I hear a single complaint about her work. However, during

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the past year, there were a number of contentious issues that the city attorney dealt with.

Three issues stand out: The first was who would get free land and half a million dollars of grant money to build a day care center in Oakley. The terms of the two grants were purportedly handled separately but in fact no applicant would take the land with city restrictions and no money. Additionally, the terms made it impossible for local businesses to seriously compete. Councilmembers Anderson, Romick and Rios strongly favored a Brentwood business that would operate nights as a church. (Press readers may recall several stories about contentious council meetings.) However, the California Constitution does not allow a city to give taxpayer funds to a church. When the city attorney wrote an opinion stating the law, it stopped the money grant and thereby a potential lawsuit against the city – at the cost of making these three councilmembers quite angry with her.

A second issue concerned alleged Brown Act violations by some Planning Commission members talking about agenda items prior to their meetings. The city attorney had the duty of reminding the commission members that they could not engage in this type of activity. One of those commissioners, Mr. Frazier, thereafter became a councilmember, her boss, and was at that January meeting.

A third controversial issue was the city attorney’s review of city staff’s multi-year handling of the public housing project behind Raley’s. A single staff member pushed this project from the beginning with the strong support of councilmembers Anderson, Romick and Rios, resulting in six four-story public housing units to “help” develop a retail site.

Unfortunately, the city got only public housing; no retail. Worse, staff members said they believed the agreement

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was realized, albeit at the expense of much bloodshed.

It could be that many Americans take the privileges they cared out for us for granted, and it saddens and puts fear in my heart that some do not realize that the battles aren’t over and we must continue to fight for democracy, which calls for the patriotism of every American.

The worst form of disrespect to the flag I ever witnessed was several years ago at the Todos Santos Park in Concord. Just mere seconds after the beginning of a free concert put on by the California Symphony, as Barry Jekowsky struck up the “Star Spangled Banner” there was a tremendous odor wafting up which was very distracting. When I looked down, a young mother had just pulled her baby’s diaper completely off, exposing the helpless boy to all within view, and then calmly showed us how to clean him up and put on a fresh diaper.

There were many around her whose picnic hadn’t been finished, the least affront of her offensive action.

Teachers share some of the responsibility for instilling proper etiquette with regard to the flag and country, but it seems that it’s the parents who have fallen down on the job. What teacher is going to say, “By the way, never change a diaper during the Pledge of Allegiance, during the National

forced them to allow up to 17 buildings on the site, and in February, ’08, without council approval, they permitted two more buildings. Thereafter, the city attorney reviewed it and reported back with a plan to stop additional buildings. She pointed out that the city has no legal requirement to build a single building, only to rezone land for it.

Since her departure, the council has reverted to approving more buildings. I predict the developer, with Councilmember Anderson and Romick’s support, will ultimately be allowed to build all or most of the 17 buildings.

The city attorney’s work on each issue was always thorough, honest, ethical and legal. However, that put her in a position contrary to some councilmembers. Her record undoubtedly convinced some; they did not want her around to examine future problems. For example, two of these councilmembers each took $2,000 in November of 2008 from a Brentwood company. Now an officer of that company is seeking to put a major industrial use next to yet another undeveloped retail site. (That is another article.)

Summing up, these four councilmembers forced the city attorney out simply because she was doing her job for the taxpayers. They have lost a valuable city employee, increased the likelihood of future ill-advised council actions, sent a message to prospective future employees that Oakley can’t be trusted, and sent a message to staff to say only what the council wants to hear – or else! Councilmembers Anderson, Frazier, Romick and Rios had the power to remove the city attorney, but it wasn’t right and was extremely bad judgment.

Brad Nix is a former Oakley Councilmember who represented Oakley for 10 years on regional transportation committees and has practiced law for 27 years.

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Effects addressed, causes ignored Editor: This morning I listened to our president present a program to implement extensive government financial and economic regulations. This to address the effects of the economic tsunami in which we find our country.

Unfortunately, he was disingenuous in his oratorically impressive presentation because he along with many in his administration are not addressing that which caused what his mis-guided actions are attempting to correct.

The cause of our economic tsunami is the same as that which caused the 1929 Stock Market Crash and Great Depression and subsequently every recession, stock market bubble, housing bubble, etc. It is what caused President Nixon to take the country off the Gold Standard in 1971 and the subsequent hyper-inflationary period. The cause which our government has never really addressed and which continues to disingenuously ignore, is the Federal Reserve Board’s mismanagement of the money supply.

Economics, by definition, the study of production, distribution and consumption of goods and services, must by its nature also involve the study of money. As the substitu-

tion for barter, money provides the means for all that the study of economics involves to occur. In fact, where barter is not used, it is the basic required ingredient (catalyst, if you will) for all else that occurs. Milton Friedman, best known for his monetary theory, sent to me in correspondence I had with him in the 1990s graphs providing empirical evidence that there was an approximate two-year delay between a change in the money supply and its attendant affect on the economy. He also has stated: “I have long believed that the best thing you could do would be to abolish the Federal Reserve and replace it with a computer.

We are not going to do that and therefore I am afraid we will continue to have to look forward to a situation in which you do have attempted micro-management on the basis of absolutely imperfect indicators, whether monetary aggregates, the interest rate spread, or whatever. … “in essence, a computer could determine the economy’s monetary base and consistently increase it by, say 3 percent annually, week after week, month after month, hopefully year after year. … Money is too important to be left to central bankers. … We do not need a central bank to have money. We had money before we had a central bank. … Banks could see Letters page 17A

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A sampling of recent law enforcement activity reported by East County police departments.

BRENTWOOD June 15, 12:47 a.m. On Lone Tree Way at Fairview Avenue, a subject stopped for vehicle code violations, and his passenger, were found to be driving under the influence of a central nervous system stimulant and in possession of hypodermic needles. They were arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility. Vehicle stored.

June 15, 10 a.m. An unidentified person broke the bedroom window of a residence on Sycamore Avenue and stole tools.

June 15, 3:40 p.m. On Jeffery Way at Lone Tree Way, a driver lost consciousness and struck a light pole. He was transported to a local medical facility.

June 15, 5:10 p.m. On O’Hara Avenue, a subject was charged with violation of a restraining order.

June 15, 6:44 p.m. A resident of Beau Avenue reported that an unidentified person left a large amount of mail in his yard.

June 15, 10:42 p.m. An unidentified person left annoying messages on the voicemail of a resident of Breakwater Way. June 16, 11:45 a.m. An unidentified person opened the garage door of a residence on Sycamore Avenue and stole three bicycles, tools and 15-inch loudspeakers.

June 16, 2:38 p.m. An unidentified person broke the door lock of a vehicle parked on Sand Creek Road.

June 16, 3 p.m. An unidentified person opened a credit account with a fraudulent California driver’s license and purchased merchandise at a business on Lone Tree Way. To view the Brentwood Police Department’s public logs on the city’s Web site, visit www.ci.brentwood.ca.us/department/ pd/reports/index.cfm.

ANTIOCH June 13, 7:47 p.m. On the 100 Block of West Ninth Street, 43-year-old Bernardo Dominguez was arrested after a two-day binge of methamphetamine and alcohol, during which time he held his common-law wife against her will, and beat her with a pool cue, causing several lacerations and bruises. He

LOGS also punched her about her face and body several times, causing visible injury. Dominguez also produced a sawed off shotgun and pointed it at the victim’s head, threatening her with it. The victim was afraid for her life and the life of her child. When she was finally able to escape, she called the Antioch Police Department, which responded and arrested Dominguez. The victim was treated for her multiple injuries at a local hospital, where she told investigators about the several years of abuse and domestic violence suffered at the hands of Dominguez. Dominguez was charged with domestic violence, assault with a deadly weapon; threatening with the intent to terrorize; and false imprisonment.

June 15, 7:22 p.m. Antioch police officers responded to the report of an armed, suicidal subject at Worth Shaw Complex, 801 James Donlon Blvd. The subject, a 58-year-old male Bay Point resident, was seated in his vehicle, holding a handgun and threatening suicide.

Negotiators were called in, and during the negotiations, the subject stated several times he wanted the officers to shoot him. The negotiations continued for approximately one hour before the subject surrendered peacefully. The weapon was confiscated and the subject was transported to a local hospital for evaluation. No one was injured.

June 15, 9:39 p.m. On 412 K St., a 49-yearold Antioch resident was returning home from the local market, placing cash from his pocket into his wallet, when he was approached by two black male adults, one riding a razor scooter, who grabbed the wallet out of his hands and fled. The victim gave chase to the robbers, but lost them shortly after the case began. The first is described as 20 to 30 years old; medium build, wearing red shorts. The second is 20 to 30 years old; thin build, riding a razor scooter. The victim was not injured.

June 16, 5 p.m. In the 1600 block of East 18th Street, a woman stepped out into the street in front of an eastbound car, forcing the driver to come to a complete stop in order to avoid hitting the woman. A black car also stopped in the roadway about 50 feet ahead of the first car. Two Hispanic males exited the black car, one carrying a baseball bat and the other a handgun. The male with the gun pointed it at the driver and told him

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A resident of Beau Avenue reported that an unidentified person left a large amount of mail in his yard.

June 15, 6:44 p.m., Brentwood to get out of his car. When he exited the car, he was struck in the arm by the subject with the baseball bat and told to get into the back seat of his own car, at which time the female got into the black car. Both cars traveled eastbound, while the assailants told the victim to empty his pockets. He was forced to exit the car at East 18th and Phillips Lane.

From there he was able to get a ride home.

The victim did not call the police right away, and his story changed several times. The Antioch Police Department will be investigating the inconsistencies. The stolen car is a blue, four-door 1988 Acura Legend; license plate 3JHA 393. The male suspects are described as Spanish speaking. The first is 30 to 35 years old; 5 feet 6 inches, 175 pounds; wearing a black ball cap, black jeans and blue shirt with white stripes. The second is 20 to 30 years old; 5 feet 6 inches, 175 pounds; wearing black pants. The female is blond, 20 to 25 years old; 5 feet 1 inch, 150 pounds.

June 20, 12:01 a.m. Officers of the Antioch Police Department responded to several reports of shots fired in the 2400 block of Silveria Way. Upon arrival, officers found that an 18-year-old female had been shot twice in the legs. The victim was taken to an area hospital and treated for her injuries, which appear to be not life-threatening. The shooting occurred as a result of an argument in front of a residence on Silveria Way during a party. It appears that the victim was only a bystander, and not involved in the argument. Several nearby homes and vehicles were hit with bullets. The case is still under investigation.

For information on law enforcement in Antioch, visit www.ci.antioch.ca.us/ citygov/police.

OAKLEY June 8 – On the 4500 block of Main Street, a subject was found in the possession of narcotics.

June 8 – Suspicious circumstances were reported on Main Street at Malicot Avenue, and the 100 block of Murillo Court.

June 8 – On the 4300 block of Redwood Drive and on Live Oak Avenue at Oakley Road, subjects were charged with driving under the influence of alcohol.

June 8 – A subject was reported littering on the 300 block of Brookview Drive.

June 8 – The disturbance of a barking dog was reported on the 300 block of Barn Dance Way. June 8 – A case of identity theft was reported on the 100 block of Amador Avenue.

June 9 – A stolen vehicle was recovered on Fourth Street at Main Street.

June 9 – On Bridgehead Road at Main Street, a subject was found to be driving without a license.

June 9 – A rape was reported on the 100 block of Lauritzen Lane.

June 9 – Vandalism was reported on the 3900 block of Cloverbrook Avenue.

June 9 – On the 2400 block of Main Street, a subject was arrested for public intoxication.

June 10 – A vehicle accident with property damage occurred on Empire Avenue at Oakley Road.

June 10 – Incidents of misdemeanor battery were reported on the 100 block of Harvest Court and the 800 block of Walnut Drive.

June 10 – Credit card fraud was reported on the 1400 block of Port Court.

June 10 – Trespassing was reported on the 1800 block of Fairhaven Way. June 11 – An arrest warrant was issued on the 5700 block of Bridgehead Road.

June 11 – On the 100 block of Vella Circle, a case of forgery and fraudulent documents was reported.

June 11 – Grand theft took place on the 4700 block of Main Street.

June 12 – Vehicles were towed from the 200 block of Horizon Court; Stony Hill Circle at Walnut Meadows Drive; the 3800 block of Marsh Way; the 4000 block of Woodhill Drive and on Brownstone Road at Main Street.

June 12 – An armed robbery occurred on Piper Lane at Vintage Parkway.

June 13 – On the 500 block of Mockingbird Lane, a subject was arrested for interfering with a public officer.

June 13 – Assault with a deadly weapon occurred on the 100 block of Edmeades Court.

June 13 – Residences on the 100 block of Edmeades Court and the 4800 block of Snowy Egret Way were burglarized.

June 14 – On Delta Road at Sellers Avenue, a subject was found in possession of dangerous drugs.

June 14 – An incident of battery was reported on the 2000 block of Garden Court.

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Letters from page 14A issue their own currencies exchangeable for something of value – perhaps gold.”

As long as the government attempts to address the effect rather than the cause by making our government larger and more intrusive on our liberties, our country will continue to experience extreme peaks and valleys in our economy and a burgeoning government bureaucracy that will become more and more intrusive in our lives. I feel sorry for what this will do to our children and grandchildren.

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Show them who’s boss

Editor: Even though my family and I have been out of California for the past 3½ years, we still keep close tabs on the state we called home for many years, since my husband’s job may take him back there one day.

To say that the financial state of California is dysfunctional would be an understatement. It is grossly negligent and sad what has transpired in the past five years to the Golden State, which now resembles puke green. It is very easy to point the finger at Sacramento and say, “They are responsible.” I will say they share the blame; however, a big portion on the blame lies with the residents of the state.

“What?” you say. “It’s all Sacramento’s fault, not mine. I pay my taxes.” Great, you pay your taxes, but do you attend your local city council meetings, which meet two nights a month, maybe one hour long? Or do you know what is happening if you live in county limits? Have you kept tabs on the agenda of your congressman or representative?

See, the taxes taken out of your check, the property taxes you pay are these elected officials’ salary. Guess what? If you do not attend the meetings, agendas (ones that slowly evolve from a campaign promise to a personal elected official agenda) get passed.

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percent of the time, 100 percent of agenda items will pass – because not enough voices were heard. There is power in numbers, and when there are more elected officials at a meeting than residents, ordinances, laws, dysfunctional spending happens.

I know everyone is busy and “doesn’t have the time” to attend meetings. I too am guilty of not attending meetings, but I will pull up agendas and blast an e-mail to everyone affected and let them know what is going on. Use your intelligence wisely – pull up the agenda the week of the council, county meeting, and see how your money is being spent.

If you see an agenda item where you’re like “WTF?”, e-mail or call your council, county elected officials and make inquiries – see if their idea of money being spent will or will not be beneficial to you. Get together with friends and chat up what is going on instead of complaining after the fact.

Check out what money your congressman, representative is lobbying for in Washington, D.C. Are they getting funds that will be beneficial to your area? If not, you need to have your voice heard, not on Election Day, but before programs get cut, and money gets spent on something that is way overpriced and unnecessary for your area.

This is happening all over the country.

No one attends meetings, and taxpayers rely on the people they elect to spend wisely and pass laws that will be beneficial to you and your family. Obviously, something has gone seriously wrong by looking at the state of our country and economy.

Don’t wait until after a meeting and then blast a letter in the Press bashing a meeting and name calling that has already been held – not very productive. Do a pre-emptive strike and find out what is happening prior to the meeting and send out an e-mail to everyone you know showing them what agenda items are going to be – how this will positively or negatively affect your city, county, state, etc. see Letters page 31A

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OBITUARY Rebecca (Becky) Ann Moore Nov. 30, 1959-June 16, 2009 Rebecca (Becky) Ann Moore, 49, passed away Tuesday, June 16 at her home in Antioch. Her passing came after a year and half battle with ovarian cancer.

Becky is survived by her parents: Gordon and Georgia Lee Moore of Petaluma; brothers: Greg Moore of Antioch, Garret Moore, Sr. (Sue) of Petaluma; niece: Bethany Moore-Winkle (Nick); nephews: Garret Moore, Jr. and Zachery Moore; as well as her precious Welsh Corgies, Abby and Jake.

Becky was a graduate of Casa Grande High School in Petaluma, Santa Rosa J.C. and Cal State Hayward. Her longtime high school friend, Kimber Kroh-Parsons, stood

with her throughout her illness, as did her former husband, Gary Edwards.

Rebecca traveled extensively with her friends. She spent many years as a legal secretary and for the past eight years she enjoyed teaching at Freedom High School in Oakley, where her students were very special to her.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 27 at 10 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 1360 East Tregallas Road in Antioch. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: Wellness Community, 3276 McNutt Ave., Walnut Creek, CA 94597; Kaleidoscope, P.O. Box 175, Bryon, CA 94514; or VNA Sutter-Hospice, 19008 Bates Ave., Suite A, Concord, CA 94520.

ENGAGED Mr. and Mrs. Mike Griffith of Brentwood are proud to announce the engagement of their son, James Adam Griffith to Lara Kelley Haynes. Lara is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Haynes of Cordova, Tenn.

Adam is currently attending the College of Dentistry at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, while Lara graduated summa cum laude from Harding University in May of 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in dietetics. Lara plans to pursue her master’s degree in clinical nutrition at the University of Memphis and will complete a graduate assistantship at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

A wedding date has been set for May 29, 2010 in Hernando, Miss. Friends and relatives congratulate and send their best wishes to Lara and Adam.

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This Thursday, in honor of the Fourth of July, Downtown Thursday will be themed “Red, White & Blue.” Ross said there will be

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a DJ, line dancing and traditional Fourth of July foods such as hot dogs and ice cream, plus balloon animals courtesy of JoJo the Clown.

Downtown Thursdays runs from 5 to 8 p.m. through Oct. 1. For an updated calendar of events, visit www.brentwooddowntown. com, and for more information about Downtown Thursdays, call Miller at 925-6343344.

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What is a fecal test? : Because dogs and cats are treated by most of us as family members, it is very important to keep our companion animals healthy and free of parasites. Parasites, especially intestinal ones that are found on “fecal tests” can affect your pet in a variety of ways ranging from a simple irritation to much more serious conditions if left untreated. Many of these parasites can even infect you and your family--these are known as zoonotic diseases.

Zoonotic diseases are diseases that can be transmitted directly or indirectly from animals to humans.

There are a number of intestinal worms that can infect dogs and cats, as well as pose a risk to humans. Roundworms are the most common intestinal parasite of pets and the most likely to be transmitted to humans.

Humans can accidentally become infected with worm eggs or larvae that have been passed through the pet’s feces and left in the environ-

ment. Once they hatch, the immature worms can migrate to various tissues in the body, including the eyes and brain, potentially causing serious problems.

By monitoring the stool samples of pets once a year, we can diagnose and treat parasite infections that may pose a risk to your pets as well as your family. You can also reduce the risk of parasite infections to your family by eliminating parasites from your pets, restricting access to contaminated areas (such as sandboxes and pet “walk areas”), and by practicing good personal hygiene. Disposing of pet feces on a regular basis can help remove potentially infective worm eggs before they become distributed in the environment and are picked up or ingested by other pets or humans.

All pets should have an annual fecal test which looks for these common and potentially hazardous parasites. A small amount of stool brought in a sealed container is all the veterinarian needs to run this valuable test. If you have further questions, feel free to call the hospital at 925-634-1177.

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Play Day elation Brentwood children of all ages came out for some fun in the sun last Friday during the second annual Play Day celebration in City Park. Above, a tyke has ball while participating in a relay race. Dozens of kids enjoyed the activities put on by the Brentwood Parks and Recreation Department, with assistance from the Brentwood Youth Commission, including a big game of Duck, Duck Goose involving more than 20 kids, a jump rope competition and a bubble gum blowing contest. For more photos, visit thepress.net.

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Nima Roshan digs low for a return as he works the net area to win the men’s title match at Diamond Hills Sports Club on Sunday.

Oakley is famous for its bass fishing tournaments, which have been nationally televised; but until last weekend, Oakleyites did not have any other professional sports to boast about. Now it’s “Look out, Wimbledon”; here comes the $5K Diamond Hills Open.

They weren’t quite Nadal and Federer, but Nima Roshan and Denny Fafek put on an impressive show in the men’s final Sunday morning at Diamond Hills Sports Club. Their serves were blurs at more than 120 mph; their baseline rallies were usually brief but often thrilling; their drop shots were smile-inducing and some of the passing shots were eyebrow-raising as they skirted just inside the line at high velocity.

In the end, it was Roshan’s serve-and-volley game that won out over Fafek’s baseline strategy, taking the first two sets in the best-of-three-set match by scores of 7-5 and 6-2. Fafek, of Mountain View, also did himself in with a few too many

double-faults and unforced errors at the net.

The first set was a seesaw battle for the first seven games until Roshan, of Studio City, broke Fafek’s serve in the eighth game and let out with his first loud “Come on!” of the match. Before that, the only sounds were occasional applause from the mostly quiet crowd of 50 people, a soft grunting “unh” from each player on baseline shots and an occasional “C’mon, baby” from Roshan’s wife.

Fafek broke right back, however, and it was still anybody’s match until Fafek double-faulted and committed two unforced errors when he was serving at 5-6, losing the game and match.

The second set lacked the drama of the first, as Rashon broke Fafek’s first serve – again punctuated with a loud “C’mon!” Fafek broke back but was broken again on his next serve. Rashon then held serve to go up 4-1 and they traded serves after that for the Rashon victory and a final victorious “C’mon!” He earned $1,500 for his effort, while Fafek received $800. see Tennis page 22A

Diehard polishes diamonds in the rough

by Dave Roberts Staff Writer

After leading his team to an NCS championship and 23-4 record, you wouldn’t blame Freedom High baseball Manager Gary Alexander for resting on his laurels this summer. Instead, he’s back out on the Falcon baseball field every weekday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. helping train the next crop of baseball greats.

Alexander is the co-owner of the Diehard Baseball Academy, which is sponsoring a summer camp teaching the fundamentals and honing skills in America’s Pastime along with mentoring the boys in sportsmanship and becoming young men.

They begin each day with stretches and warm-up, followed by workouts at four stations focusing on pitching, hitting, fielding and base running. After lunch they play a practice game and cool off in the Freedom swimming pool. Eighty boys are participating, and many of them are excited to be learning from former pro ballplayers like Alexander and Ron Perkins.

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Freedom baseball Manager Gary Alexander teaches the art and science of bunting to participants in the Diehard Baseball Academy.

“They help us work on our fundamentals and learn new, easier ways to play a position,” said Joseph Starick, a 14-yearold centerfielder from Oakley. “The coaches are friendly and know a lot. They get us

prepared for the next level.”

His dad, Joe, used to play on an amateur traveling team with Perkins, which won the World Series in the 35-and-over division. So naturally, he signed up his son,

who will be attending Freedom next year.

“I wanted him to get the right training, the quality training, the extra training,” he said. “It’s been a real plus for him. We are headed in the right direction. I am looking forward to a prosperous high school and college career with these guys helping Joe.” Oakley resident Todd Sutton’s 13year-old son Zachary pitches and plays first and third but has no team to play on at Delta Vista Middle School. “My son really enjoys (the camp),” he said. “He can’t get enough baseball; he’s always out there.

We can’t wait to get to Freedom to play.

That’s what we are working for. These guys are helping him along with it. It’s a great program.”

Perkins, who was a catcher and pitcher for the minor league White Sox, Indians and Phillies organizations, said that the idea for Diehard was born a year ago when local youth baseball director Ed Feldman told him he should meet see Diehard page 24A

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Lauren Curry runs hard for a return in the women’s title match at Diamond Hills Sports Club on Sunday.

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Tennis from page 21A Meanwhile, the women’s final was taking place almost unnoticed in the court behind the main court. Lauren Curry of Walnut Creek, and Milica Zivanovic of Sacramento played spirited tennis, but had no ball kids to run and scoop up stray balls and no ref to rule on disputed calls and announce the score. Zivanovic won the match 7-6, 6-2.

Diamond Hills Tennis Director Winston Owen said the idea for the Open was developed after club member Ken Graunstadt, owner of Delta Scrap and Salvage in Oakley, offered to sponsor a tournament.

“This tournament has done what we wanted it to do for getting people excited about tennis – not only playing but watching it,” said Owen. “Families are asking about tennis and signing up for the novice leagues we are running. We plan on doing it again next year; a couple of people have

shown interest in being sponsors. It will definitely grow – maybe $10,000 (in prize money) next year.”

The club, which features 17 outdoor tennis courts (and two indoor courts in the winter), provides both social and competitive teams and leagues, private lessons (for members and nonmembers) and cardio tennis workouts for those just looking to get into shape.

“In the future, we want to get tennis on the map here,” said Owen. “Anyone can give me a call here at Diamond Hills: 925420-4575. We welcome them to come over and try out the great game of tennis. We had the largest leagues in Northern California outside of some clubs in Walnut Creek, the largest of the Spare Time facilities. Kids who never touched a racquet before were hitting it back and forth and rallying.”

For more information, go online to www.sparetimeclubs.com and click on the Diamond Hills Sports Club and Spa link.

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Alexander, who played outfield and first base in the Rangers and Phillies minor league organizations. They hit it off and the three of them spent the next seven to eight months planning a youth mentoring and baseball program.

“I’ve wanted to do it all my life,” said Alexander, and pointing at Perkins, “he’s wanted to do it all his life.”

“We just realize that we have something that these kids need and want,” said Perkins. “If they have a baseball question or issue, they need to call Gary or me so we can help them. Kids lacking confidence, self control, pitching, catching – we work on all of that stuff.”

The summer camp and three travel teams are just the start for Diehard. The camp is open to girls but they currently have no girl participants and plan to expand into softball training and teams.

They also are planning to open a stateof-the-art training facility with batting cages, pitching mounds, weight training, lessons and clinics that will also be a place for kids to hang out on Friday nights with

ping pong and video games.

“We have strong investors coming in,” said Perkins. “Gary and I and Ed have put together a plan that people are buying into big-time. We are all really excited right now.”

“The main thing is providing an opportunity for the youth, first of all, to stay busy; second of all, to get better at a skill and learn how to respect the game and respect others and learn how to become a young man,” said Alexander.

On June 27, Diehard will be sponsoring a baseball tournament at Sunset Park and Oak Meadow Park in Brentwood that will include 48 teams from northern California. They are still accepting applicants for the summer camp. The cost is $200 for three weeks or $300 for five weeks.

You can sign up by showing up at the Freedom High baseball field at 9 a.m. or by filling out an application at the Antioch Indoor Sports Center at 1324 Sunset Drive in Antioch any day from 5-7 p.m.

For more information, call Perkins at 925382-9045. A Web site is in the works but is not online yet.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on July 7, 2009, hold a public hearing to consider the following application: An application for a conditional use permit (CUP 09-12) to operate a fitness club, known as LA Boxing, within an approximately 6,362 square- foot tenant space, located at the southeast corner of the Garin Ranch Shopping Center at 8650 Brentwood Boulevard, Suite “ E” (APN 013-182-028). Applicant: Joseph Garcia/- Ultimate Fitness Center, LLC. Said hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 734 Third Street, Brentwood, California.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0003573-00 The name of the business (es): ChiroCare Clinic Located at: 501 W. Third Street In: Antioch, CA 94509. Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Michael Allen Pound , 432 Chestnut Street, Brentwood, CA 94513. 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: Michael A. Pound DC This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: May 20, 2009 By: M. Oliver, Deputy Expires: May 20, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 5, 12,19, 26, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0004098-00 The name of the business (es): Expose Yourself Located at: 632 Norris Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jason Keith Lulis, 632 Norris Street, Brentwood, CA 94513. 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: Jason Lulis This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: June 10, 2009 By: Jason Lulis, Deputy Expires: June 10, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File F-0004379-00 The name of the business (es): GRAMPY’S ICE CREAM “N” Stuff Located at: 129 GALLEY COURT In: BYRON, CA 94514 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): KENNETH GORDON BURT, 129 GALLEY COURT, BYRON, CA 94514. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 6/22/09. Signature of registrant: KENNETH BURT This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: June 22, 2009 By: M. Oliver, Deputy Expires: June 22, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0003716-00 The name of the business (es): MEADOWS ENVIRONMENTAL Located at: 1246 Marina Circle In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): GAIL K. MEADOWS, 1246 Marina Circle, Discovery Bay, CA 94505. 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: Gail K. Meadows This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: May 27, 2009 By: C. Sullivan, Deputy Expires: May 27, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 5, 12,19, 26, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0004296-00 The name of the business (es): Deltascape Home Services Located at: 1810 Surfside Place In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Kyle P. Robinson,1810 Surfside Place, Discovery Bay, CA 94505. 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: Kyle P. Robinson This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: June 18, 2009 By: J. Odegarrd, Deputy Expires: June 18, 2009 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0003774-00 The name of the business (es): Darrin G. Stanley Engineering Located at:2420 Sand Creek Road, #309 In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Darrin G. Stanley, 2773 St. Andrews Drive, Brentwood, CA 94513. 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: Darrin G. Stanley This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: May 29, 2009 By: C. Garcia, Deputy Expires: May 29, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F0003773-00 The name of the business (es): Patriot Home Inspection Located at: 208 West Country Club Dr In: Brentwood, Ca, 94513, Mailing: 2420 Sand Creek Rd. Suite C-1#352, Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): James D. Black 208 West Country Club Dr Brentwood, CA 94513.

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: James D Black This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: 5/29/- 09

By R. Ramirez, Deputy Expires 2/22/ 10 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: June 5, 12,19, 26, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0003552-00 The name of the business (es): Custom Carts Located at: 1648 Gamay Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s):

Jack Howell and Sandra Howell, 1648 Gamay Lane Brentwood, CA 94513.

This business is conducted by: Husband and Wife The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Jack Howell This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: May 19, 2009 By: Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires: May 19, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: June 5, 12, 19, 26, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0003991-00 The name of the business (es): MPH ASSOCIATES Located at: 1879 DUNE POINT WAY In: DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94505 Mailing: P.O. Box 1008, Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): MICHAEL HAGAN AND PEGGY HAGAN, 1879 DUNE POINT WAY, DISCOVERY BAY, CA 94505. This business is conducted by: Husband and Wife The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Peggy Hagan This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: June 8, 2009 By: Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires: June 8, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0004353-00 The name of the business (es): EXPOSED Located at: 2400 Shady Willow Lane, #14A In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Juan J. APOCADA, 2400 Shady Willow Lane, #14A, Brentwood, CA 94513. 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: Juan J. Apocada This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: June 19, 2009 By: Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires: June 19, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish Dates: June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 2009 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 1515 Clay Street, Suite 2208, Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 622-4970 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Date of Filing Application: June 8, 2009 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: YAO XIAOJIAN The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 3101 BALFOUR ROAD SUITE A BRENTWOOD, CA 94513-2998 Type of license(s) Applied for: 41-ON-SALE BEER AND WINE EATING PLACE Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Date(s): June 12, 19, 26, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0003908-00 The name of the business (es): EVANS & RHODES PAINTING AND DECORATING INC. Located at: 4936 GREEN HILLS CIRCLE In: ANTIOCH, CA 94531 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): EVANS & RHODES PAINTING AND DECORATING, 4936 GREEN HILLS CIRCLE, ANTIOCH, CA 94531. This business is conducted by: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant:CURTIS E. EVANS, PRESIDENT This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: June 4, 2009 By: C. Garcia, Deputy Expires: June 4, 2014 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: June 12, 19, 26, July 3, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0003678-00 The name of the business (es): Environmental Innovations Located at: 2005 Cypress Point In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Robert Schwenke and Ute Schwenke, 2005 Cypress Point, Discovery Bay, CA 94505. This business is conducted by: Husband and Wife The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Robert Schwenke This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: May 26, 2009 By: C. Sullivan, Deputy Expires: May 26, 2009 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: June 12, 19, 26, July 3, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-108948-C Loan No. 7440977726 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/26/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any

incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR: RICHARD SOMDAHL, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded 11/- 7/2005 as Instrument No. 2005- 0430591-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:7/6/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Property Address is purported to be: 4013 MEADOW LAKE STREET ANTIOCH, CA 94531 APN #: 052-430-050-6 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $581,008.53, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice.

ETS Services, LLC Date: 6/4/2009 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3106165 06/- 12/2009, 06/19/2009, 06/26/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: June 12, 19, 26, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File $F-0003847-00 The name of the business (es): Lamorinda Glass and Shower; Lamorinda Glass Co; Lamorinda Glass and Window Located at: 3469 Mt Diablo Blvd In: Lafayette, CA 94549 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Mark Connor and Deanna Connor, 2318 Winchester Loop Discovery Bay, CA 94505. This business is conducted by: Husband and Wife The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 6/2/09. Signature of registrant: Deanna Connor This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: June 2, 2009 By: H. Franklin, Deputy Expires: June 2, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 12, 19, 26, July 3, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0003848-00 The name of the business (es): Danville Glass Company; Danville Glass Center; Danville Glass Located at: 2318 Winchester Loop In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Mark Kenneth Connor and Deanna Lynn Connor, 2318 Winchester Loop Discovery Bay, CA 94505. This business is conducted by: Husband and Wife The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 6/2/09.

Signature of registrant: Deanna Connor This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: June 2, 2009 By: H. Franklin, Deputy Expires: June 2, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 12, 19, 26, July 3, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 74-32766-3 Title Order No.090174399 APN 016-290-008 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/03/2006. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 07/02/- 2009 at 10:00AM, HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 02/14/2006, as Instrument 20060046886-00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: JORGE N ORDAZ, MARIA D ORDAZ HUSBAND AND WIFE, AS JOINT TENANTS, as Trustor, MERS as Beneficiary and HSBC MORTGAGE CORPORATION (USA) as Lender (Original Lender) and HSBC NY, as current Servicer/Lender, 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: THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET), MARTINEZ, CA, all right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County, California describing the land therein: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED DEED OF TRUST. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 1884 CONNOR WAY , BRENTWOOD,CA 94513. 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, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust, to-wit: $390,334.15 (Estimated). Accrued interest and ad-

ditional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. CONDITION OF SALE: The successful bidder will be required to pay county documentary transfer tax, any city tax, and any other applicable taxes or fees (including, but not limited to, the fee for recording Preliminary Change of Ownership report) to the auctioneer at the time 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 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 and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. DATE: 06/12/2009 HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION P.O. BOX 60145 CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91716 For Sale Information: (714)7302727, www.fidelityasap.com or www. priorityposting.com TO NOTIFY TRUSTEE OF BANKRUPTCY FILINGS, PLEASE FAX FACE PAGE OF BANKRUPTCY PETITION TO (909) 397-3914 Betty Schwab , Trustee Sales Officer HOUSEKEY FINANCIAL CORPORATION MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ASAP# 3139248 06/12/2009, 06/- 19/2009, 06/26/2009 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 12, 19, 26, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 07-0054161 Title Order No. 07-8246141 Investor/Insurer No. 1009625738 APN No. 033- 271-077-1YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/22/2006. 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.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: MIGUEL RUBALCAVA, AN UNMARRIED MAN, dated 08/22/2006 and recorded 08/31/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0276890-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 07/02/2009 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, 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 and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 2100 MEADOW LARK LANE, OAKLEY, CA, 94561. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $484,958.81.

It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks 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. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 02/- 14/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1757 TAPO CANYON ROAD, SVW-88 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 9274399 By:Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3140916 06/12/2009, 06/- 19/2009, 06/26/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: June 12, 19, 26, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-256875-BL Loan # 100134287 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/29/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held

by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): MARK KEATON, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 1/6/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0005388- 00 in book --, page -- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/- 2/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $782,099.57 The purported property address is: 3050 Anderson Lane Oakley, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 034- 182-002 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 Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 6/11/2009 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 730-2727 or Login to: www. fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: (800) 247- 9727 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

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within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 6/11/2009 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED

BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

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LEGAL NOTICES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0003285-00 The name of the business (es): UPRIGHT GENERATION WELLNESS Located at: 5015 Almanor Drive In:Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Rizal A. and Marietta T. Querida, 5016 Almanor Drive, Discovery Bay, CA 94505. This business is conducted by: Husband and Wife The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Rizal A. Querida This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: May 8, 2009 By: C. Sullivan, Deputy Expires: May 8, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish: June 5, 12, 19, 26, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0003498-00 The name of the business (es): Infinity Care Services, Inc. Located at: 10 Vignola Court In: Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Infinity Care Services, Inc., 10 Vignola Court, Oakley, CA 94561 This business is conducted by: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/ A. Signature of registrant: Grace Rowe, President This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: May 18, 2009 By: C. Garcia, Deputy Expires: May 18, 2014 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish: June 5, 12, 19, 26, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0003479-00 The name of the business (es): Don’t Fret It Located at: 3740 Catamaran Court In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Andrew Charles Sherman and Elizabeth R. Sherman, 3740 Catamaran Court, Discovery Bay, CA 94505.

This business is conducted by: Husband and Wife The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Andrew Charles Sherman This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: May 15, 2009 By: Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires: May 15, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish: June 5, 12, 19, 26, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0003505-00 The name of the business (es): Anytime Fitness Brentwood Located at: 7750 Brentwood Boulevard, Suite E In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): GIGO California, LLC, 5384 Willowlake Court, Discovery Bay, CA 94505. 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: 5/18/09. Signature of registrant: Patrick D. Rodda, Jr. Managing Manager- President This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: May 18, 2009 By: M. Oliver, Deputy Expires: May 18, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish: June 5, 12, 19, 26, 2009 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 1515 Clay Street, Suite 2208, Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 6224970 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Date of Filing Application: June 10, 2009 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: GONZALEZ JAIME MARTINEZ GONZALEZ MARIA DEL CARMEN The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 3130 BALFOUR ROAD SUITE E BRENTWOOD, CA 94513-5516 Type of license(s) Applied for: 41 - ON-SALE BEER AND WINE - EATING PLACE Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Date(s): June 19, 26, July 3, 2009

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-257924-CL Loan # 0031882632 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10/21/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by 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): ROMAN CRUZ, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 11/1/2005 as Instrument No. 2005-0422838-00 in book --, page -- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/- 2/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $409,058.42 The purported property address is: 5351 LAKESPRING DR OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 037-363-005 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-259286-PJ Loan # 3015286952 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/29/2008. 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. 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): DAVID D. HOGAN AND CANDACE C HOGAN, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 1/31/2008 as Instrument No. 2008-0019513-00 in book --, page -- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/- 2/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $428,239.96 The purported property address is: 5770 SELLERS AVE OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 020- 040-021 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 Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 6/12/2009 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED

BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-246835-ED Loan # 3013864966 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/15/2007. 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 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): BENITO OCAMPO AND, FLAVIA JUDITH ROCHE, HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 6/21/2007 as Instrument No. 2007- 0179827 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/- 9/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $698,396.87 The purported property address is: 1549 SOLITUDE WAY BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessors Parcel No. 018-530- 039-9 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 Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 6/19/2009 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED

BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

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corder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/- 2/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $920,458.94 The purported property address is: 2861 SPANISH BAY DRIVE BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessors Parcel No. 007-480- 003-8 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. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.5 ( c), the beneficiary or authorized agent declares as follows: Declaration Re: Borrower Contact Pursuant to CC 2923.5(c) Re: Borrower: Felix Golden, a married man, as his sole and separate property Property Address 2861 Spanish Bay Drive, Brentwood, CA 94513 Client: DHI Mortgage Company, LTD. A D.R. Horton, Inc. Company Loan No.: 000580162 TS No.: CA-07-93932-DL The undersigned beneficiary or their authorized agent hereby represents and declares as follows: On 4/30/2009 contact was made with the borrower to assess their financial situation and to explore options for the borrower to avoid foreclosure, or.

The undersigned makes the above representations with the intent that the trustee proceed with recordation of the Notice of Sale in compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c). Dated: 6/2/09 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 6/- 3/2009 Quality Loan Service Corp.

2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

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ty location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Litton Loan Servicing LP 4828 Loop Central Drive Houston TX 77081 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 6/26/09 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 730-2727 or Login to: www. fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: (800) 247- 9727 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

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the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 6/26/09 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED

BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

ASAP# 3151131 06/- 26/2009, 07/03/2009, 07/10/2009 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish Dates: June 26, July 3, 10, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 08-0024781 Title Order No. 08-8113412 Investor/Insurer No. 11169272 APN No. 007-260- 004-2 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/16/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: ABDUL ALANI, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 03/16/2005 and recorded 03/30/05, as Instrument No. 2005- 0107590-00, in Book -, Page -), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 07/02/2009 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, 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 and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 212 MOUNTAIN VIEW DRIVE, BRENTWOOD, CA, 94513. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $871,912.75.

It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks 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. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 10/- 09/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1757 TAPO CANYON ROAD, SVW-88 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 9274399 By: - Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3139065 06/12/2009, 06/- 19/2009, 06/26/2009 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 12, 19, 26, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-262401-ED Loan # 0757143482 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/10/2008. 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. 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): PARVIN PRASAD AND SAVITA DEVI DEO, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 1/28/2008 as Instrument No. 2008-0017239-00 in book --, page -- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/- 16/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $823,872.05 The purported property address is: 1201 BALFOUR RD BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessors Parcel No. 012-300- 013-5 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, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Washington Mutual Bank, FA 7255 Baymeadows Way Jacksonville FL 32256. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 6/- 15/2009 Quality Loan Service Corp.

2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714-730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

ASAP# 3147940 06/- 26/2009, 07/03/2009, 07/10/2009 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish Dates: June 26, July 3, 10, 2009

7/- 16/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $465,189.66 The purported property address is: 5140 Equestrian Way Antioch, CA 94531 Assessors Parcel No. 056- 190-024 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, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Litton Loan Servicing LP 4828 Loop Central Drive Houston TX 77081 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 6/26/09 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 730-2727 or Login to: www. fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: (800) 247- 9727 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

ASAP# 3154192 06/26/2009, 07/03/- 2009, 07/10/2009 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: June 26, July 3, 10, 2009

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: 6/12/2009 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED

BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

ASAP# 3124308 06/- 12/2009, 06/19/2009, 06/26/2009 Oakley Press No. 030477 Publish Dates: June 12, 19, 26, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-195708-C Loan No. 0307714075 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 7/19/2006. 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 a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR: EVELYN JINGCO, A MARRIED WOMAN Recorded 7/28/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0239009-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 7/17/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Property Address is purported to be: 42 PUFFIN CIR OAKLEY, California 94561 APN #: 037-480-061 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $514,324.58, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: 6/23/2009 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Christine Gomez-Schwab, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3146044 06/26/2009, 07/- 03/2009, 07/10/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: June 26, July 3, 10, 2009 NAME CHANGE NOTICE PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Yoon Chung Ahn, 2215 Canyon Lakes Drive, San Ramon, CA 94582 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Yoon Chung Ahn FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N09-0841 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Yoon Chung Ahn filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a.

Yoon Chung Ahn (AKA) Lara Yoonchung Ahn to Proposed Name: Lara Yoonchung Ahn 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. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 7/27/09 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 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 Date: 6/1/09 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 2009

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-07-93932-DL Loan # 000580162 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/3/2006. 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): FELIX GOLDEN, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 11/8/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0358849- 00 in book --, page -- of Official Records in the office of the Re-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-238070-BL Loan # 41067745 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/2/2006. 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): ELIEZER FOURNIER, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY AND JONATHAN M. SMITH, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, AS TENANTS IN COMMON Recorded: 5/18/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0157255-00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/- 16/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $496,734.94 The purported property address is: 956 Sawyer Ct Brentwood, CA 94513 Assessors Parcel No. 013- 360-029 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, please refer to the referenced legal description for proper-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-255105-ED Loan # 3012380162 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/1/2007. 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 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): NIDA C. MACARILAY AND EDUARDO C. MACARILAY, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 2/13/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0043622- 00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/- 16/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $529,309.84 The purported property address is: 1196 SARATOGA PL BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Assessors Parcel No. 018-520003 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, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Washington Mutual Bank, FA 7255 Baymeadows Way Jacksonville FL 32256 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason,

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-261637-BL Loan # 40333643 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/29/2006. 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): BRIAN GREENLEE AND STACY GREENLEE, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 10/6/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0317986-00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale:

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-257486-ED Loan # 3013529551 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/19/2007. 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 provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Dee d 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): DEBORAH G RIDL AND JAY RIDL, WIFE AND HUSBAND Recorded: 4/25/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0121120-00 in book --, page -- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/- 2/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $434,528.17 The purported property address is: 27 GROVE CT OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 034-160- 080 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 Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set

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NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 08-0035702 Title Order No. 08-8148024 Investor/Insurer No. APN No. 012-141-015-3 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/13/- 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.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: JOHN PAUL BOOHER, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 06/13/2006 and recorded 06/21/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0195853-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 07/- 07/2009 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, 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 and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 772 MCCLARREN ROAD, BRENTWOOD, CA, 94513.

The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $572,008.94. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due.

In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks 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. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 07/- 24/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1757 TAPO CANYON ROAD, SVW-88 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By:Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3139884 06/12/2009, 06/- 19/2009, 06/26/2009 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 12, 19, 26, 2009

without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 12/- 04/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., SV2-202 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 9274399 By:Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3140743 06/12/2009, 06/- 19/2009, 06/26/2009 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 12, 19, 26, 2009 STATEMENT OF DAMAGES (Personal Injury or Wrongful Death) ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY: THOMAS EASTRIDGE SBN: 121718, LAW OFFICES OF THOMAS EASTRIDGE, 1425 Leimert Boulevard, Suite 400, Oakland, CA 94502-1808 (510) 530-1700 ATTORNEY FOR: Plaintiffs Petrona Reyes, Miuler & William Reyes SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553 PLAINTIFF: PETRONA REYES, et al. DEFENDANT: VAHID MILLANI, JEFFREY GILL, et al.

CASE NUMBER: C08 01037 STATEMENT OF DAMAGES (Personal Injury or Wrongful Death) CASE NUMBER: C08 01037 To: VAHID MILLANI Plaintiff: PETRONA REYES seeks damages in the above- entitled action, as follows: 1. General damages: a.

Pain, suffering, and inconvenience........

AMOUNT: $5,000,000 b. Emotional distress.........................................

AMOUNT: $5,000,000 3. Punitive damages: Plaintiff reserves the right to seek punitive damages in the amount of $10,000,000 when pursung a judgement in the suit filed against you. Date: June 15, 2009 THOMAS EASTRIDGE Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 2009 STATEMENT OF DAMAGES (Personal Injury or Wrongful Death) ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY: THOMAS EASTRIDGE SBN: 121718, LAW OFFICES OF THOMAS EASTRIDGE, 1425 Leimert Boulevard, Suite 400, Oakland, CA 94502-1808 (510) 530-1700 ATTORNEY FOR: Plaintiffs Petrona Reyes, Miuler & William Reyes SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553 PLAINTIFF: PETRONA REYES, et al. DEFENDANT: VAHID MILLANI, JEFFREY GILL, et al.

CASE NUMBER: C08 01037 STATEMENT OF DAMAGES (Personal Injury or Wrongful Death) CASE NUMBER: C08 01037 To: VAHID MILLANI Plaintiff: MIULER REYES seeks damages in the above-entitled action, as follows: 1. General damages: a.

Pain, suffering, and inconvenience........

AMOUNT: $5,000,000 b. Emotional distress.........................................

AMOUNT: $5,000,000 3. Punitive damages: Plaintiff reserves the right to seek punitive damages in the amount of $10,000,000 when pursung a judgement in the suit filed against you. Date: June 15, 2009 THOMAS EASTRIDGE Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 2009 STATEMENT OF DAMAGES (Personal Injury or Wrongful Death) ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY: THOMAS EASTRIDGE SBN: 121718, LAW OFFICES OF THOMAS EASTRIDGE, 1425 Leimert Boulevard, Suite 400, Oakland, CA 94502-1808 (510) 530-1700 ATTORNEY FOR: Plaintiffs Petrona Reyes, Miuler & William Reyes SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA: 725 Court Street, Martinez, CA 94553 PLAINTIFF: PETRONA REYES, et al. DEFENDANT: VAHID MILLANI, JEFFREY GILL, et al. CASE NUMBER: C08 01037 STATEMENT OF DAMAGES (Personal Injury or Wrongful Death) CASE NUMBER: C08 01037 To: VAHID MILLANI Plaintiff: WILLIAM REYES seeks damages in the above-entitled action, as follows: 1. General damages: a.

Pain, suffering, and inconvenience........

AMOUNT: $5,000,000 b. Emotional distress.........................................

AMOUNT: $5,000,000 3. Punitive damages: Plaintiff reserves the right to seek punitive damages in the amount of $10,000,000 when pursung a judgement in the suit filed against you. Date: June 15, 2009 THOMAS EASTRIDGE Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 2009 SUMMONS (Family Law) NOTICE TO RESPONDENT: Jericho Victor S. Gaerlan YOU ARE BEING SUED Petitioner’s Name is: MA. Theresa Cherry G. Gaerlan CASE NUMBER: MSD 09-02387 You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this Summons and Petition are served on you to file a Response (FL-120 or FL-123) at the court and have a copy served on the petitioner. A letter or phone call will not protect you. If you do not file your Response on time, the court may make orders affecting your marriage or domestic partnership, your property, and custody of your children. You may be ordered to pay support and attorney fees and costs. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the clerk for a fee waiver form. If you want legal advice, contact a lawyer immediately.

You can get information about finding lawyers at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.

ca.gov/selfhelp), at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), or by contacting your local county bar association. NOTICE: The restraining orders on Page 2 are effective against both spouses or domestic partners until the petition is dismissed, a judgment is entered, or the court makes further orders. These orders are enforceable anywhere in California by any law enforcement officer who has received or seen a copy of them. CASE NUMBER: MSD 09-02387 1. The name and address of the court are: SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA-COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 751 PINE STREET, P.0. BOX 911, MARTINEZ, CA 94553 2. The name, address, and telephone number of petitioner’s attorney, or the petitioner without an attorney, are: MA. Theresa Cherry G. Gaerlan 2360 Cobalt Lane Brentwood, CA 94513 DATE: May 21, 2009 Clerk, by: M. Olson, Deputy NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served a. as an individual Brentwood Press No. 021273 Published: June 5, 12, 19, 26 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-257919-CL Loan # 0032453631 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/8/2006. 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): SUSAN CHADD, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 2/13/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0045374-00 in book --, page -- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/- 2/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $381,071.02 The purported property address is: 2010 MEADOWLARK LN OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 033-280-012 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 Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 6/11/2009 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED

BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

ASAP# 3122560 06/- 12/2009, 06/19/2009, 06/26/2009 Oakley Press No. 030477 Publish Dates: June 12, 19, 26, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-242350-TC Loan # 3002441552 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/3/2006. 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): RAY WOODRUFF AND ELAINE WOODRUFF HUSBAND AND WIFE Recorded: 11/21/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0373452-00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/- 16/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $538,264.26 The purported property address is: 15 ESCHER CIRCLE OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 037- 520-008 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, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to One West Bank FSB 6900 Beatrice Drive Kalamazoo MI 49009 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 6/16/2009 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 730-2727 or Login to: www. fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: (877) 908- 4357 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

ASAP# 3149381 06/26/2009, 07/03/- 2009, 07/10/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: June 26, July 3, 10, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0003968-00 The name of the business (es): Black Diamond Auto Restoration Located at: 1760 Teresa Lane In: Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): John Richard Upton, 1760 Teresa Lane, Oakley, CA 94561.

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: John Richard Upton This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: June 8, 2009 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires: June 8, 2014 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish: June 12, 19, 26, July 3, 2009 NAME CHANGE NOTICE PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Neno Duplancic, 674 Fox Run, Orinda, CA 94563 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Neno Duplancic and Verica Duplancic FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N09-0915 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Neno Duplancic and Verica Duplancic filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Neno Nenad Duplancic (AKA) Neno N. Duplancic to Proposed Name: Neno Nenad Duplan Present Name: b. Verica Duplancic to Proposed Name: Vera Duplan Present Name: c. Lucas An-

drew Duplancic to Proposed Name: Lucas Andrew Duplan Present Name: d. Sara Catherine Duplancic to Proposed Name: Sara Catherine Duplan 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. NOTICE OF HEARING a.

Date: 8/7/09 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 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. Petitioner is to bring the birth certificate of the minor to the hearing. Date: June 10, 2009 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-256480-BL Loan # 100497650 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/21/2006. 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. 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): YVONNE HOEKE, A SINGLE WOMAN Recorded: 8/30/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0274704-00 in book -, page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/- 2/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $456,801.30 The purported property address is: 4865 Claret Ct Oakley, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 035-332- 022-9 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 Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 6/8/2009 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 730-2727 or Login to: www. fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: (800) 247- 9727 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

ASAP# 3115433 06/12/2009, 06/19/2009, 06/26/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: June 12, 19, 26, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE .S. No. GM-194346-C Loan No. 0307664571 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/17/2006. 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 a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102

of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR: MARIA ARACELY PEREZ, A MARRIED WOMAN Recorded 2/24/2006 as Instrument No. 20060057871-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:7/17/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Property Address is purported to be: 11 LOWELL CT OAKLEY, California 94561 APN #: 033-340-031 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $713,895.38, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice.

Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55.

Date: 6/18/2009 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Sunil Jayasinha, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3131296 06/- 26/2009, 07/03/2009, 07/10/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: June 26, July 3, 10, 2009

Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: 6/26/09 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED

BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations. ASAP# 3154320 06/- 26/2009, 07/03/2009, 07/10/2009 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: June 26, July 3, 10, 2009

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 08-0093697 Title Order No. 08-8344593 Investor/Insurer No. 117272835 APN No. 013-430- 056-5 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 01/24/2006. 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.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by: JAMES W. TIMMIS AND GRISELDA TIMMIS, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 01/24/2006 and recorded 01/31/06, as Instrument No. 2006-0032213-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 07/02/2009 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, 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 and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 451 TULIP COURT, BRENTWOOD, CA, 94513. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $486,723.60.

It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks 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. Said sale will be made, in an ‘’AS IS’’ condition, but

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-09-261253-ED Loan # 3013869684 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/30/2007. 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 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): SARA VANDERVER, A MARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 6/11/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0168412-00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/- 16/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $552,764.97 The purported property address is: 1208 PREWETT RANCH DR ANTIOCH, CA 94531 Assessors Parcel No. 055-330031 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, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Washington Mutual Bank, FA 7255 Baymeadows Way Jacksonville FL 32256 Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 . If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the

NAME CHANGE NOTICE PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Franklin Chidi and Chimezie Chidi, 2277 Spartan Terrace, Brentwood, CA 94513 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Franklin Chidi and Chimezie Chidi FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N09-0976 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Franklin Chidi and Chimezie Chidi filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Obinna Oseloke-Andrew Chidi to Proposed Name: Obinna Eloke Chidi 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. NOTICE OF HEARING a.

Date: 8/14/09 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept. 60 Room 102 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: June 18, 2009 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 2009 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 1515 Clay Street, Suite 2208, Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 622-4970 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Date of Filing Application: April 28, 2009 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: GARFIELD BEACH CVS LLC LONGS DRUG STORES CALIFORNIA LLC The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: BUCHANAN ROAD & SOMERSVILLE ROAD NWC ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Type of license(s) Applied for: 21-OFF-SALE GENERAL Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: June 12, 19, 26, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0003539-00 The name of the business (es): Air Tight Heating & Air Located at: 1599 Sycamore Drive In: Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Jon G. Gonsalves, 23 Westminister Court, Oakley, CA 94561. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 5/19/09. Signature of registrant: Jon G. Gonsalves This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: May 19, 2009 By: Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires: May 19, 2014 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish: June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 2009 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control, 1515 Clay Street, Suite 2208, Oakland, CA 94612 (510) 622-4970 NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Date of Filing Application: June 10, 2009 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: SIMON EVA DONNA The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 6210 BETHEL ISLAND RD BETHEL ISLAND, CA 94511 Type of license(s) Applied for: 41 - ON-SALE BEER AND WINE - EATING PLACE Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: June 26, July 3, 10, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0004189-00 The name of the business (es): Service Access Located at: 1120 Kay Lane In: Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s):Freemer Machine Tool repair Inc., 1120 Kay Lane, Oakley, CA 94561 This business is conducted by: a Corporation The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 2/22/00. Signature of registrant: John T. Freeman, Vice President This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: June 15, 2009 By: Courtney Dias, Deputy Expires: June 15, 2014 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish: June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 2009

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IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT Summary of Solid Waste Ordinance On Thursday, June 18, 2009, the Ironhouse Sanitary District Board of Directors adopted its Ordinance No. 39 Governing Solid Waste (the “Ordinance”), summarized as follows. Under the Ordinance, Ironhouse Sanitary District (the “District”) regulates the accumulation, collection and disposal of solid waste, including garbage, refuse and recyclable materials. Owners of property in the District are required (a) to maintain suitable containers for their solid waste, and to use the containers of the collector (hauler) where provided, (b) to subscribe for regular collection service, and (c) to pay for such collection service. A property owner may self-haul solid waste in lieu of subscribing and paying for collection service.

If a tenant or other occupant of the property fails to subscribe and pay, the property owner remains responsible for subscription and payment. The Ordinance also provides for the licensing and responsibilities of the persons who engage in the collection and disposal of solid waste, including franchise agreements and other contracts with such persons and for such persons’ collection, transport and disposal of collectable solid waste. The collector (hauler) is required to make regular collections of collectable solid waste and properly dispose of the solid waste collected.

The Ordinance authorizes the hauler to charge interest and late charges on delinquent accounts and the District to set the hauler’s maximum rates, interest rate and late charge. The Ordinance also makes it unlawful for any person to engage in the collection, removal, recycling or disposal of collectable solid waste from other persons without a license or other authority from the District, with certain specified exemptions. The Ordinance authorizes the District to have accumulations of solid waste removed from a property when the owner has not done so, makes it unlawful for a person to dump, discard or burn garbage and other solid waste on another’s property or to dump it in the sewer, makes it unlawful for someone to take recycled materials put out for collection by a hauler, and makes it unlawful to interfere with a hauler’s collection of solid waste. The ordinance also authorizes the District to collect delinquent accounts of the hauler if after diligent efforts the hauler has been unable to do so. To collect the District may institute suit, lien the property of the delinquent owner, collect the amounts owing on the tax bill, or add the amount owing to the owner’s sewer service charge, among other means.

The amounts owing may include the hauler’s regular charges, interest and penalties, and the District’s administrative costs. Violations of the ordinance, except a failure to pay a hauler, are misdemeanors punishable by up to 30 days in the county jail or a fine of up to $1000 or both. The Board also designated the undersigned to prepare and publish this summary in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 6490. Reference is made to the entire text of the Ordinance for a full statement of its provisions. The Ordinance is available upon request from Ironhouse Sanitary District, 450 Walnut Meadows Drive, Post Office Box 1105, Oakley, California 94561, tel. 925-625-2279, Attn: Susan Walde, Secretary. Voting in favor of Ordinance: Directors Lenny Byer, Doug Hardcastle, Chris Lauritzen, Don S. Lew, Michael Painter. Voting against the Ordinance: None. Absent from the vote: None.

Dated: June 19, 2009. Susan V. Walde, Secretary Ironhouse Sanitary District Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Date: June 26, 2009

TIOCH, CA 94531 Assessors Parcel No. 072-390-160-9 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, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to HSBC Bank USA, National Association 2929 Walden Avenue Depew NY 14043. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does apply to this notice of sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

ASAP# 3147492 06/- 19/2009, 06/26/2009, 07/03/2009 Antioch Press No. 061617 Publish Dates: June 19, 26, July 3, 2009

CALL 714-259-7850 Max Default Services Corp. is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3125200 06/12/- 2009, 06/19/2009, 06/26/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: June 12, 19, 26, 2009

10, 1940 IN VOLUME 559 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, AT PAGE 259, WITH THE EAST LINE OF THE COUNTY ROAD DESCRIBED IN THE DEED FROM BOLUSIANO PEREZ, ET UX, TO CONTRA COSTA OUNTY, DATED SEPTEMBER 22, 1941 AND RECORDED OCTOBER 16, 1941 IN VOLUME 624 OF OF :OFFICIAL RECORDS, AT PAGE 448 THENCE FROM SAID POINT OF COMMENCEMENT ALONG SAID EAST LINE SOUTH 8’c2’b0 39’ WEST, 40.32 FEET AND SOUTH 0’c2’b0 29’ EAST, 386.13 FEET TO THE ACTUAL POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE HEREIN DESCRIBED STRIP OF LAND; THENCE FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING SOUTH 74’c2’b0 24’ EAST, 293.76 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 77’c2’b0 16’ EAST, 234.09 EAST, 184.41 FEET TO A POINT WHICH BEARS SOUTH 5’c2’b0 32’ WEST, FROM ‘STATION B’ AS DESIGNATED IN PARCEL ONE ABOVE; THENCE NORTH 5’c2’b0 32’ EAST, AT 205.39 FEET ‘STATION B’ AS DESIGNATED IN PARCEL ONE ABOVE, A TOTAL DISTANCE OF 282.89 FEET TO A POINT WHICH BEARS NORTH 82’c2’b0 27’ WEST FROM ‘STATION A’ AS DESIGNATED IN PARCEL ONE ABOVE; THENCE NORTH 82’c2’b0 27’ WEST, 132.49 TEST; THENCE NORTH 75’c2’b0 40’ WEST, 132.63 FEET TO A WEST LINE OF PARCEL ONE ABOVE, DISTANT THEREON NORTH 14’c2’b0 20’ EAST, 25 FEET FROM STATION C AS DESIGNATED THEREIN; THENCE NORTH 14’c2’b0 20’ EAST ALONG SAID WEST LINE, 27’ EAST, 272.61 FEET TO A 3/4 INCH IRON PIPE; THENCE SOUTH 60’c2’b0 56’ EAST, 645.81 FEET TO A 2 INCH IRON PIPE ON THE EAST LINE OF PARCEL ONE ABOVE, DISTANT THEREON NORTH 12’c2’b0 43’ EAST 46.8 FEET FROM THE MOST SOUTHERLY CORNER THEREOF; THENCE SOUTH 12’c2’b0 43’ WEST ALONG SAID EAST LINE, 20.84 FEET; THENCE NORTH 60’c2’b0 56’ WEST, 647.88 FEET TO A POINT WHICH BEARS SOUTH 82’c2’b0 27’ EAST FROM ‘STATION A’ AS DESIGNATED IN PARCEL ONE ABOVE; THENCE NORTH 82’c2’b0 27’ WEST, 117.5 FEET TO SAID ‘STATION A’; THENCE SOUTH 5’c2’b0 32’ WEST, 303.09 FEET; THENCE NORTH 81’c2’b0 56’ WEST, 205.82 FEET; THENCE NORTH 79’c2’b0 02’ WEST 1054.98 FEET; THENCE NORTH 77’c2’b0 16’ WEST, 234.9 FEET; THENCE NORTH 74’c2’b0 24’ WEST 240.5 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 58’c2’b0 41’ WEST 53.7 FEET TO THE EAST LINE OF SAID COUNTY ROAD (624 OR 448; THENCE NORTH 0’c2’b0 29’ WEST ALONG SAID EAST LINE, 61.63 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.’’ Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $443,124.09 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 3307 WELLS ROAD OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN Number: 032-150-005 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by email; by face to face meeting. DATE: 0608-2009 CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 259- 7850 or www.fidelityasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting. com CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DEBORAH BRIGNAC, VICE PRESIDENT 9200 OAKDALE AVE MAILSTOP N110612 CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 ASAP# 3111576 06/12/2009, 06/- 19/2009, 06/26/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: June 12, 19, 26, 2009

and pursuant to the Deed of Trust.

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, interest thereon, estimated 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. Place of Sale: AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET), MARTINEZ, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $409,621.40 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property purported as: 209 HEARTHSTONE CIRCLE, OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN Number: 034-450028-5 THE LAND REFERRED TO IN THIS GUARANTEE IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, CITY OF OAKLEY, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOT 236, AS SHOWN ON THE MAP OF SUBDIVISION 8541, FILED NOVEMBER 16, 2004, IN MAP BOOK 470, PAGE 24, CONTRA COSTA COUNTY RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS, HYDROCABON AND MINERAL SUBTANCES BELOW A POINT 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO LAKE, REMOVE, MINE AND DISPOSE OF ALL SAID OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GAS OTHER HYDROCARBON AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES, TOGETHER WITH THE RIGHT TO REMOVE ALL OR ANY THEREOF AND THE RIGHT TO GRANT LEASES FOR THE REMOVAL OF ALL OR ANY THEREOF BY MEANS OF WELLS SURFACED OUTSIDE OF THE LANDS DESCRIBED HEREIN AND SLANT DRILLED TO REACH THE SUBSURFACE OF THE LAND DESCRIBED HEREIN, BUT WITHOUT ANY RIGHT WHATOEVER TO ENTER UPON THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND OR ANY PART OF SAID LAND WITHIN 500 FEET FO THE SURFACE THEREOF, AS RESERVED IN THE DEED FROM JOYCE MASSONI, AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE, ET AL, RECORDED APRIL 19, 2004, SERIES NO. 2004-0137918, OFFICIAL RECORDS. EXCEPTING THEREFROM: ALL OIL, GAS, CASINGHEAD GASOLINE, ASPHALTUM AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES AND ALL CHEMICAL GAS BELOW A POINT 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND (COLLECTIVELY, SUBSURFACE RESOURCES”); AND THE RIGHT TO TAKE, REMOVE, MINE, PASS THROUGH, SLANT DRILL FOR AND REMOVE AND DISPOSE OF ALL OR ANY SAID OIL, GAS, CASHINGHEAD GASOLINE, ASPHALTUM AND DOTHER HYDROCARBONS AND MINERAL SUBSTANCES AND ALL CHEMICAL GAS, AND THE RIGHT TO GRANT LEASES FOR THE REMOVAL OF ALL OR ANY THEREOF BY MEANS OF WELLS SURFACED OUTSIDE OF THE LANDS DESCRIBED HEREIN, ANDD SLANT DRILLED TO REACH THE SUBSURFACE RESOURCES BELOW A POINT 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF SAID LAND. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. DATE: 06-05-2009 FOR TRUSTEE’S SALES INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 714-7302727, OR VISIT WEBSITE: WWW.FIDELITYASAP.COM PLM LENDER SERVICES, INC., As Trustee (408)-370-4030 _ ELLEN JEFFREY, TRUSTEES SALES ASSISTANT PLM LENDER SERVICES, INC. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ASAP# 3137637 06/12/2009, 06/- 19/2009, 06/26/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: June 12, 19, 26, 2009

At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $505,833.44 The purported property address is: 110 CRATER LAKE CT OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 033- 420-028-4 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, please refer to the referenced legal description for property location. In the event no common address or common designation of the property is provided herein directions to the location of the property may be obtained within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale by sending a written request to Aurora Loan Services 327 South Inverness Drive Englewood CO 80112. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has not obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does apply to this notice of sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The Purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee’s Attorney. Date: Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714- 730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap.com Reinstatement Line: 619-645-7711 Quality Loan Service, Corp. If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for this loan in which case this letter is intended to exercise the note holder’s rights against the real property only. THIS NOTICE IS SENT FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING A DEBT. THIS FIRM IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDER AND OWNER OF THE NOTE. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED BY OR PROVIDED TO THIS FIRM OR THE CREDITOR WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. As required by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of your credit obligations.

ASAP# 3147626 06/- 26/2009, 07/03/2009, 07/10/2009 Oakley Press No. 030477 Publish Dates: June 25, July 3, 10, 2009

VISIT WEBSITE: WWW.FIDELITYASAP. COM PLM LENDER SERVICES, INC., As Trustee (408)-370-4030 ELLEN JEFFREY, TRUSTEE’S SALES ASSISTANT PLM LENDER SERVICES, INC. IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ASAP# 3129715 06/12/2009, 06/- 19/2009, 06/26/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: June 12, 19, 26, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-194387-C Loan No. 0359512388 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 4/20/2007. 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 a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR: ANGELITA SOUZA AND NELSON SOUZA, WIFE AND HUSBAND Recorded 5/10/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0137725- 00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 7/17/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Property Address is purported to be: 255 HONEYSUCKLE STREET BRENTWOOD, California 945130000 APN #: 013-340-005 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $566,926.85, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: [ 1 ] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; [ 2 ] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55.

Date: 6/19/2009 ETS Services, LLC 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3134955 06/- 26/2009, 07/03/2009, 07/10/2009 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 26, July 3, 10, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-193437-C Loan No. 0359220652 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/14/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. TRUSTOR: LUIS RODRIGUEZ, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded 6/28/2005 as Instrument No. 20050234516- 00 in Book -, page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:7/6/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, California Property Address is purported to be: 226 BRUSHWOOD PLACE BRENTWOOD, California 94513- 0000 APN #: 018-180-062 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $448,164.03, which includes the total amount of the unpaid balance (including accrued and unpaid interest) and reasonable estimated costs, expenses, and advances at the time of initial publication of this notice.

ETS Services, LLC Date: 6/5/2009 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 3109521 06/- 12/2009, 06/19/2009, 06/26/2009 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: June 12, 19, 26, 2009

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-08-218696-CH Loan # 5357991 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/17/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): ASHLEY M. REFFNER, A SINGLE WOMAN, RANDY REFFNER, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded: 9/28/2004 as Instrument No. 2004-0372768- 00 in book - , page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/- 9/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale: At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse (corner of Main and Court Street), 725 Court Street Martinez, CA 94553 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $312,987.04 The purported property address is: 1803 CRATER PEAK WAY AN-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 7090332 Loan No. 1116110104 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/31/2006. 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. On 7/02/2009 at 10:00 A. M., Max Default Services Corporation, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 11/8/2006, as Instrument No. 20060358915- 00, in book xx, page xx, of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed

by Craig Beecher and Stephanie M. Beecher, husband and wife, 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 Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State, described as: FULLY DESCRIBED IN THE ABOVE DEED OF TRUST. APN # 033-330-030 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3883 Oak Grove Court, Oakley, CA 94561 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, if any, 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: $426,675.08 The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale. The undersigned caused a Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located.

The beneficiary or authorized agent has declared that pursuant to the requirements in California Civil Code 2923.5(c), contact was made with the borrower.

Dated: 6/- 11/2009 MAX DEFAULT SERVICES CORPORATION Ryan Remington/ Authorized Signature FOR TRUSTEE’S SALE INFORMATION PLEASE

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 431472CA Loan No. 0729887273 Title Order No. 602120940 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/15/2006. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 07/02/- 2009 at 10:00 AM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 12/22/2006, Book , Page , Instrument 2006-0408695- 00, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: MARK J. BARRINGTON, AN UNMARRIED MAN, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s 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. Sale 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 the Deed of Trust.

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, interest thereon, estimated 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. Place of Sale: THE COURT ST. ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET(CORNER OF MAIN & COURT STREETS) , MARTINEZ, CA Legal Description: PARCEL ONE: PORTION OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 2 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST, MOUNT DIABLO BASE AND MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS PARCEL ONE IN THE DEED FROM BOLUSINO PEREZ, ET UX, TO WILLIAM W. WELLS, ET AL, RECORDED MAY 25, 1949 IN VOLUME 1391 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, AT PAGE 545, AT THE MOST NORTHERLY CORNER OF THE PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS PARCEL ONE IN THE DEED FROM WILLIAM W. WELLS, ET AL, TO WILLIAM F. MACAULEY, ET UX, RECORDED NOVEMBER 15, 1949 IN VOLUME 1461 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, AT PAGE 598; THENCE FROM SAID POINT OF BEGINNING NORTH 67’c2’b0 07’ WEST ALTNG SAID NORTH LINE TO THE EAST LINE OF THE PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED AS PARCEL ONE IN THE DEED FROM WILLIAM W. WELLS, ET AL, TO ALBERT E. SHAW, ET UX, RECORDED MAY 25, 1949 IN VOLUME 1391 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, AT PAGE 554; THENCE SOUTH 12’c2’b0 51’ 35’’ WEST ALONG SAID EAST LINE, 166.78 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF A PRIVATE ROAD; THENCE SOUTH 82’c2’b0 27’ EAST, ALONG SAID NORTH LINE TO THE WEST LINE OF SAID MAC AULEY PARCEL (1461 OR 598); THENCE NORTH 12’c2’b0 5’ 35’’ EAST ALONG SAID WEST LINE, 127.3 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. EXCEPTING FROM PARCEL TWO: RESERVATIONS FOR OIL, GAS AND OTHER HYDROCARBONS AND MINERALS AND CERTAIN APPURTENANT RIGHTS, AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE DEED FROM BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL TRUST AND SAVINGS ASSOCIATION TO BOLUSIANO PEREZ, ET UX, DATED SEPTEMBER 4, 1940 AND RECORDED OCTOBER 10, 1940 IN VOLUME 559 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, AT PAGE 259.

BY INSTRUMENT RECORDED JUNE 8, 1967, BOOK 5385, OFFICIAL RECORDS, PAGE 126, THESE RIGHTS WERE LIMITED TO BELOW 500 FEET BELOW THE SURFACE OF THE PREMISES. PARCEL TWO: A RIGHT OF WAY CREATED IN REFERENCE TO THE PREMISES IN THE DEED FROM BOLUSIANO PEREZ, ET UX, TO WILLIAM W. WELLS, ET AL, DATED APRIL 14, 1949 AND RECORDED MAY 25, 1949 IN VOLUME 1391 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS AT PAGE 545, AS FOLLOWS: ‘’A RIGHT OF WAY (NOT TO BE EXCLUSIVE) AS AN APPURTENANCE TO PARCEL ONE ABOVE, FOR USE AS A ROADWAY FOR VEHICLES OF ALL KINDS, PEDESTRIANS AND ANIMALS, FOR WATER, GAS, OIL AND SEWER PIPE LINES, AND FOR TELEPHONE, ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER LINES, TOGETHER WITH THE NECESSARY POLES OR CONDUITS TO ARRY SAID LINES OVER A STRIP OF LAND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PORTION OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 22, TOWNSHIP 2 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST, MOUNT DIABLO BASE AND MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE NORTH LINE OF THE 195.62 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND DESCRIBED IN THE DEED FROM BANK OF AMERICA NATIONAL TRUST AND SAVINGS ASSOCIATION TO BOLUSIANO PEREZ, ET UX, DATED SEPTEMBER 4, 1940 AND RECORDED OCTOBER

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 805D-055790 Loan No. 502219001 Title Order No. 4036161 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09-29-2008. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 0702- 2009 at 10:00 A.M., PLM LENDER SERVICES, INC. as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 10-03-2008, Book , Page , Instrument 2008-0217805- 00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: DANIEL SMITH AND MARGARET SMITH, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustor, “MERS” MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction the trustor’s interest in the property described below, to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s 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. The sale 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

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-08-199980-CL Loan # 0021942537 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 5/16/2007. 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 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): JANET GOMEZ RAYO AND MICHAEL RAYO, WIFE AND HUSBAND AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded: 5/22/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0149124-00 in book -, page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 7/- 17/2009 at 10:00 AM Place of Sale:

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 812-055559 Loan No. 0292106676Title Order No. 4016644 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 10-16-2006. 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 0702- 2009 at 10:00 A.M., PLM LENDER SERVICES, INC. as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 10-27-2006, Book , Page , Instrument 2006-0345700- 00 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California, executed by: JUAN CARLOS MORALES SR., A MARRIED MAN, as Trustor, ‘’MERS’’ MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction the trustor’s interest in the property described below, to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier’s check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier’s 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. The sale 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 the Deed of Trust. 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, interest thereon, estimated 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. Place of Sale: AT THE COURT STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 725 COURT STREET (CORNER OF MAIN AND COURT STREET), MARTINEZ, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $336,542.88 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property purported as: 1194 FETZER LANE, OAKLEY, CA 94561 APN Number: 037-430-012-7 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein.

The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. DATE: 05-28-2009 FOR TRUSTEE’S SALES INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL 714-730-2727, OR

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Joanne Flynn Buckley, WA

Grad Night gratitude

Editor: Congratulations, Class of 2009! The Liberty High School 2009 Grad Night Committee thanks the many dedicated parents, businesses and community members who helped create another Safe and Sober graduation celebration!

The committee would like to acknowledge the following supporters of Grad Night ’09 for their donations: Almost There Travel, Artistic Walls, Brentwood Rotary Club, Brentwood Self Storage, Cresco Rental, Delta Fence, Got a Party, Walgreens, Perez Nursery, R.C. Nielson Insurance, Winegard Engineering, Homeowners Business Management, Purcell Technologies, Napa Auto Parts, Brentwood Fine Meats, Liberty Dental, Lisa Taylor, Book Busters Bookkeeping Service, Lone Tree Medical Clinic, Carlos Ramirez, Club One, Deer Ridge Golf Course, Double L Designs, Harvest Park Bowl, Jamba Juice, Lucy’s Nails, McDonalds, Music Junkeez, Pacific Waste Services, Prestige Press, Shadow Lakes Golf Course, Trader Joe’s, Aladino’s Pizza, Bagel Street Café, Brentwood Fruit Stands, Costco Tracy, New Mecca, Nunn Better Cherries, Pepsi, Pizza Guys, Ron Nunn Farms, Starbucks, and Togo’s. And a special thanks to the LHS custodial staff for its support year after year.

Dawn Humphrey, Kathy Luther, Denise Moravec and Laurie Johnson 2009 LHS Grad Night Committee Officers

We salute you Editor: On behalf of the Board of Trustees and staff of the Byron-Brentwood-Knightsen Union Cemetery District, I would like to thank the following organizations for another successful Memorial Day ceremony, held Monday, May 25. They are as follows: The American Legion Roy Frerich’s Post 202 for maintaining the Veterans Memorial area and for placing miniature flags on the headstones of veterans; Veterans of Foreign War Charles McCurtain Post 10789 for conducting the Monday ceremony; Wards One and Three of the Brentwood Church of Christ the Latter Day Saints (LDS Church) for the detailed cleaning of the cemetery grounds prior to Memorial weekend; Boy Scouts of America Troops 90, 93 and 514 for assisting the VFW with parking, setting up and tearing down; the Liberty Union High School music program for supplying the music for the ceremony; various speakers and dignitaries, both military and civilian, who gave up their day off work to be a part of the service; the 4-H groups of Brentwood and Byron/Discovery Bay for assisting the American Legion in placing the miniature flags on veterans’ graves; and last but not least, the citizens of East Contra Costa County for attending the ceremony.

Without an appreciative audience, these groups would have no purpose in planning and holding the ceremony.

Mark R. White District Manager

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ENTERTAINMENT OUT & ABOUT IN EAST COUNTY

Music Friday, June 26 Starry Nights The City of Brentwood Parks and Recreation Department hosts a series of free concerts in downtown Brentwood’s City Park from 7-9 p.m.

Tonight, Laurent Fourgo & His Ensemble perform pop, rock, disco, blues and R&B. For more information, call 925-634-5444.

Delta Jazz Duo The Delta Jazz Duo performs jazz standards, bossas and originals from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Shutters Brasserie in Brentwood, on both Fridays and Saturdays. For more information, call 925-516-4131 or visit www.deltajazztrio. com.

Piano Duo Polyhymnia Eric and Catherine Thompson host their first Music and Wine Series Recital of 2009 at 7:30 p.m. (and again Sunday, June 28 at 3:30 p.m.) at 2628 Saint Andrews Drive in Brentwood.

Complimentary food and wine will be served. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for students. RSVP is required. For more information and to RSVP, call 925-513-7156.

Tuesday, June 30 Flute Sweets and Tickeltoons This acclaimed New York musical group performs a free K-6 program called “I Hopped out of Bed and Jumped for Joy” at the Brentwood

Community Center at 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.ccclib.org.

Wednesday, July 1 Rev Tones Every Wednesday through Aug. 5 from 6:309 p.m., the Streets of Brentwood invites you to bring a chair and hear great music in the plaza.

This week, rock out with the Rev Tones, preceded by a classic car show at 5 p.m. For more information, visit www.streetsofbrentwoodca.com or call 925-516-8500.

Events Sunday, June 28 Sports Legends Barbecue The Antioch Sports Legends Program holds it annual fundraising barbecue from 2-6 p.m. at the Antioch Historical Society Museum, featuring food, music and family fun. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under.

For more information, call Joanne at 925-7574169 or Alice at 925-757-4145.

Thursday, July 2 Red, White and Blue Thursdays Wear those patriotic red, white and blue shirts on a closed First Street from 5-8 p.m. Downtown Thursdays feature music and kid-friend-

To have an entertainment event listed, e-mail information to calendar@ brentwoodpress.com by noon, Friday, at least one week prior to publication.

Or post your event online at www.thepress.net. tainment, plus arts and crafts, vendors and activities. Visit www.brentwooddowntown.com for details. For information about showcasing your art or business, call Lyle at 925-634-3344 or e-mail lyle@brentwoodchamber.com.

Friday, July 10 through Sunday, July 12 Brentwood CornFest Visit Brentwood’s historic downtown for this year’s CornFest, featuring live music, car show, great food, local wines, arts and crafts, microbrews and much more. The CornFest runs Friday night from 5-10 p.m.

– climaxing in fireworks; Saturday from 10:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; and Sunday from 10:30 a.m.- 6 p.m.

Shows Friday, June 26 ‘Aladdin’ Stage Right Conservatory Theatre presents “Aladdin – A Tale From the Arabian Nights” at the Nick Rodriguez Community Center in Antioch on June 26 and 27 at 7 p.m.; June 28 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults; $8 for students and seniors; $5 for children. For more information, call 925-216-4613 or visit www.srctgrp.org.

Saturday, June 27 Car Show ly enter-

Red Barn Hotrods hosts a car show at the

Discovery Bay Marina from 8 a.m-3 p.m. to benefit WhatACountryChallenge.com, which supports veterans and those currently serving in America’s armed forces. The event features food, music, games and more. Preregistration is $25 in advance and $30 the day of the event. Visit www.redbarnhotrods. com or call 925-634-4848.

Sunday, June 28 ‘Arsenic and Old Lace’ The El Campanil Theatre’s Classic Film Series continues with a 2 p.m. screening of “Arsenic and Old Lace,” starring Cary Grant.

Tickets are $6 for adults and $5 for seniors and children. For tickets or more information, visit www.elcampaniltheatre.com or call 925-757-9500.

Saturday, July 4 East Contra Costa Historical Society & Museum Starting Saturday, July 4 and running through September, the museum hosts its new military displays. A car show will be held Saturday, July 4 only, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Come on out and enjoy the new displays, car show and see what the museum has to offer. For more information, call 925-634-8651 or 925-679-1024.

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Events

Friday, June 26 St. Anne Center Celebration Join in the second anniversary of St. Anne Community Life Center from 6-10 p.m., featuring dinner, dancing and The Big Wave Dave Band.

The cost is $30 per person or $50 per couple.

Tickets are available after each Mass and at www.stannechurchbyron.com. For more information, call 925-634-6625.

To have a community event listed, e-mail information to calendar@ brentwoodpress.com by noon, Friday, at least one week prior to publication.

Or post your event online at www.thepress.net.

through the summer at the Prewett WaterPark & Center. The cost is $162. For more information, call 925-779-7070.

Hoops Unlimited Oakley’s only nonprofit 10-11U boys basketball team is looking for players. Practice is held every Friday at Oakley School courts from 4:30-6 p.m. For more information, call James at 510-734-3492 or e-mail hoops_unlimited@ yahoo.com.

SeaWolves Swimming and Water Polo

On the Horizon ‘TEA’d Off Party Those who feel they’ve been Taxed Enough Already can meet on Saturday, July 4 at Brentwood City Hall at high noon in support of stopping high taxes and big government.

For more information, e-mail brentwoodtea@ gmail.com.

Historical Society & Museum

A fundraising dinner for YNOT U youth program, in conjunction with Giant Step, is held at Cap’s in Brentwood from 6:30 p.m.-1 a.m. The event includes dinner, dancing and a raffle. Tickets are $45. For more information and to RSVP, e-mail tonyolan@yahoo.com.

Registration for the SeaWolves summer swimming and water polo teams has begun. Visit www.brentwoodseawolves.com for more information. Discounts are available for early registration and payment.

From Saturday, July 4 through September, the East Contra Costa Historical Society & Museum shows its new military displays. A car show is held from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Come on out and enjoy the new displays, car show and see what the museum has to offer. For more information, call 925-634-8651 or 925-679-1024.

Body-for-Life Challenge

Summer Junior Golf Camps

Saturday, June 27 Our Lady of Antipolo

Sign-ups for this 12-week body transformation begin on Monday, July 6. Learn how easy it is to get great nutrition for life and exercise daily with excellent results. For more information, call Susan at 925-354-6013.

Brentwood Golf Club holds three camps this summer for kids ages 6-13: July 6-10 and July 20-24. The cost is $150. Class times are 8-10 a.m.

Monday-Thursday; Friday from 7:30-9:30 a.m. For more information, call 925-516-3400.

Brentwood Summer Soccer

Lego & Listen

Bay Area Soccer Academy, LLC conducts Summer Soccer Skills camps for kids 6-14 at any skill level. Held at Oak Meadow Park from 8 a.m.-noon, the session runs July 6-10. The cost is $145. For more information, call 925-7593064 or visit www.bayareasocceracademy.com.

Kids ages 4 and up are invited to the Oakley Library on Tuesdays, July 7, 14 and 21 from 2-3 p.m. to come build Legos while they listen to funny, thrilling and curious stories. The program is free, and required registration is underway. For more information, call 925-625-2400.

Stitching Saturdays

Basketball Camp

The Oakley Library is calling all crochet and knitting enthusiasts for their first stitching program, held on Saturdays, July 11 and Aug. 8, from 10 a.m.-noon. This is a free program and all are welcome. For more information, call Angeline at 925-625-3589.

Boys and girls entering grades 5-8 are invited to the Los Medanos gymnasium in Pittsburg July 17-19 for the East Bay All-Star Invitational Basketball Camp, featuring Adidas National Jr. Coach Dave Taylor. Scouting and recruiting services will be present. For more information, call 925-321-2957 or visit www.eteamz.com/ trinitytitansbasketball.

YNOT U

The Filipino community of Saint Anthony parish in Oakley invites you the annual fiesta in honor of our Lady of Antipolo at 5 p.m.

Refreshments, raffle prizes and entertainment will make this a great celebration. For more information, call Florrie at 925-625-4310 or Lita at 925-625-2031.

Summer Festival Delta Community Presbyterian Church in Discovery Bay hosts a Summer Festival filled with family fun from 3-6 p.m. Adult admission is $5; children under 12 accompanied by an adult are admitted free; activities wristbands are $10. For more information, call Jill at 925516-2116.

Read to Dogs The Pittsburg Library invites kids 6-15 to drop by from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. to practice reading with a lovable therapy dog – a great way for children to practice or improve reading skills. To reserve a 10-15-minute slot, sign up at the library or call 925-427-8390.

Car Wash The Liberty High School Band and Color Guard hold a car wash at Longs, 3171 Balfour Road in Brentwood, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. All donations go toward the cost associated with competitions.

For more information, e-mail smaslen@byron. k12.ca.us.

Sunday, June 28 Car Show The East Bay Exotic Car Club holds a car show in front of the Best Buy parking lot. Come see more than 40 exotic cars.

Tuesday, June 30 PEMF Pulsed Energy Systems is the latest in cuttingedge pulsed electro-magnetic field technology.

The treatment is designed to balance, rejuvenate and replenish diminished cellular integrity.

Free treatments are available for the weeks of June 30-July 20. For more information, call 925978-2225 or 925-513-8883.

Sign-ups Boys Basketball Trinity Titans boys basketball is seeking competitive players between the ages of 10 and 12. For more information, call Coach Mike at 925-321-2957 or visit www.eteamz. com/trinitytitansbasketball.

Big Splash Summer Day Camp Sign-ups are now underway for Big Splash Summer Day Camp for kids in grades 1-6. Camp is held Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekly

Vacation Bible School Light Ministries, 415 W. Sixth St. in Antioch, hosts Crocodile Dock Vacation Bible School July 13-17 from 6-9 p.m. for kids in grades four and five. All attending will enjoy crafts, games, drama, snacking and singing. For more information, call 925-778-1639.

Summer Math Camp Students entering the Liberty Union High School District as freshmen who want to have fun while building their math skills should take advantage of Summer Math Camp, held July 13-17 from 9 a.m.-noon. For more information, call 925-634-0037, ext. 6036.

African Dancing Class The Oakley Library offers this popular, free class for first-graders and up taught by local talent Nana-Dictta. The class is held Wednesday, July 15 at 4 p.m. and is limited to 20 participants. To register or for more information, call 925-625-2400.

Youth Football Camp Antioch High School hosts a Youth Football Camp July 23-25 at the school. For more information, call 925-550-8741.

Martial Arts Learn traditional martial arts at no obligation.

Delta Taekwon-Do offers a free summer session through July 25. Some restrictions apply. For information and registration, call 925-308-7393. See the schedule at www. deltatkd.com.

Summer Reading 2009 Add flair to your summer and join the Contra Costa County Library’s Summer Reading Program through Aug. 17. Contact your local library to see all the fun and exciting programs your library has to offer you and your family. For more information, visit www.ccclib.org.

Art Contest Express yourself through art this summer in the Contra Costa County Library’s free2create art contest. Students entering middle or high school in the fall of 2009 are invited to enter a piece of original artwork by Aug. 1 based on the free2create theme. For submission guidelines and rules, visit www.ccclib.org.

Ongoing Events Downtown Thursday From 5 to 8 p.m. in historic downtown Brentwood on a closed First St. provides music, street dancing, food, plus displays of arts and crafts. Each Thursday features a special theme, Family Festivals, Car Shows, Hot Brentwood Nights (Aug. 13), Harvest Festival (Sept. 3) and Oktoberfest (Oct. 1). For more information, call Lyle at 925-634-3344 or visit www.brentwooddowntown.com.

Wealth-building Women This is a free educational and support group for women by women about money, budgeting, debt reduction and more. The group meets the third Tuesday of the month from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Eskaton Lodge in Brentwood. For more information, call Amy at 925-301-7195.

Black Diamond Hazel-Atlas Mine Tour Explore the underground through a guided tour; learn its history, geology and the methods used to mine sandstone. The 90-minute, advanced-reservation tour is conducted at 11 a.m. and 1 and 2 p.m. weekends now through November. Registration is required. The fee for parking is $3. For more information, call 888327-2757.

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The PLA, which is drawn primarily from union collective bargaining agreements, is intended to be a tool through which local residents would, by utilizing worker lists at union hiring halls, be given preference for jobs on the project. It also provides a set of uniform rules by which all trades working on the project must abide.

Prior to the vote, the council heard from nearly 50 speakers, who supported the use of a PLA by a margin of 2-to-1. Pro-PLA speakers cited the quality and dependability of union workers, and the ready availability of qualified craftspeople.

Anti-PLA speakers decried the document as a union effort to control the construction job market. Several felt that the PLA’s requirement for all employers to pay into union benefit funds, regardless of whether non-union shops had similar plans in place, made it financially unfeasible for them to compete. Also, although workers would not technically be required to join the unions, the PLA would require that union initiation fees and dues be paid for them.

In agreeing last month to negotiate a possible PLA, councilmembers said they hoped the so-called “double benefits” issue could be avoided. When the PLA came forward without allowing for alternate, non-union benefit plans, some speakers criticized the council for not following through. Becnel said that, in any negotiation, there are some things that just can’t be achieved.

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The council was also criticized for not following the example set on a project in Palmdale, where a local hiring preference was used without a PLA. City Attorney Damien Brower, however, said he did not believe the Palmdale model – which had not been tested in court – could withstand a court challenge.

Overall, Becnel said, the PLA was the best way for the city to achieve its stated priories for hiring locals, despite the fact all its goals might not have been reachable: “This has to do with whether I believe (the PLA is) in the best interest of the City of Brentwood. The bottom line is that this gives us a much better ability to get what we want. I want to make sure this project puts the most people from Brentwood to work that we can.”

Brockman ticked off a list of his objections to the PLA, including the aforementioned benefits rules. He pointed out that although the agreement required the use of union hiring practices, “I don’t know what (those rules) are. I don’t have a clue.”

Brockman felt that the PLA provided a disincentive for non-union firms to bid on the project. “I feel we’re being pushed into a corner,” he said. “Why can’t we coordinate our own contract? Put it out (to bid). Maybe we’ll still end up with a union contract.”

Stonebarger also believed that local nonunion firms would be put at a disadvantage.

In contradiction to testimony from several members of the public that the huge, non-PLA Streets of Brentwood project had provided few jobs for locals, he said the only company he had spoken to about it had said 23 Brentwood electricians had worked there. The potential that local non-union workers might not get an equal opportunity to work the civic center was a

“hurdle I’ve had to get over,” said Stonebarger, “and that I haven’t gotten over yet.”

Richey floated the idea that further negotiation might yield more progress on the issues of concern to PLA opponents. That idea, however, meant additional delay, and the possible loss of significant savings available because of the current bidding climate, “and still might not yield a better agreement,” according to City Manager Donna Landeros.

Taylor reiterated his position that the civic center represented a “stimulus package for Brentwood, and that the 10 years it had been under development was long enough, and local people needed jobs right now. “This bantering puts no money in anyone’s bank account,” he said, adding a warning that he would be spending lots of time on the job site. “If we go with a PLA, and we do not have local jobs,” he warned unions, “you guys are going to catch hell.”

The vote to approve the PLA was 3-2, with Stonebarger and Brockman dissenting. Richey voted for the plan, despite the fact that a lack of “teeth” in the local hiring preference left him with a lack of enthusiasm for it.

“If it was up to Brandon Richey,” he said, “I would have this thing hammered out to the precipice of illegality when it comes to local hiring preferences,” he said. “Given the will of the council, I believe this is the best local preference program I can get at this time.”

Bid packages, including the PLA, will now be distributed to all qualified contractors, to be returned by Aug. 25. Meanwhile, the financing package will be put together and returned to council at about the same time. Together, the data will be evaluated by the council, and a final go/no-go decision on the civic center will be made in September.

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Doorstep from page 1A man resources, and from planning to public works. Your police department is also there, of course, as is a list of major shopping centers.

• Coupons To Go! You not only save money buying less gas when you shop locally, you can also save big by using some of the more than 50 coupons in this year’s Directory.

Keeping your shopping dollars in town will help boost the local economy, too, and with discounts for everything from auto care to self storage, Coupons To Go! is a handy stimulus package of your very own.

• As always, the updated Business Listings and Residential Listings make it easier to find the person or company you’re looking for, and the expanded Yellow Pages are chock full of local merchants, all eager to serve you. Handy indexes help make it a snap to locate what you want, and the larger typeface makes it easier to read once you find it.

“This year’s Directory is the most useful, comprehensive and money-saving tool we’ve ever published,” said Publisher Greg Robinson. “We’ve put a lot of effort into giving residents the things they need to make life in Brentwood a little easier, a little better.”

The Brentwood City Guide Directory will be delivered this weekend, so keep your eyes open for yours. If you’d like another one – or more copies for your office – you can pick them up for free at the Press offices (248 Oak St.) or the Chamber of Commerce (8440 Brentwood Blvd., Suite C). Or you can call 925-634-1441 and we’ll bring one right to your door.

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Making floral arrangements smooth as silk

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lowers are everywhere at weddings. The bride holds a bouquet as she glides down an aisle covered in rose petals daintily strewn by the

flower girl. The bridesmaids hold bouquets and the groom and groomsmen wear boutonnieres. That’s a lot of flowers – and you haven’t even gotten to the reception yet.

All this flower business can lead to a hefty price tag, but there are ways to have gorgeous flower arrangements without spending thousands of dollars.

Brentwood’s Geri Palmer, owner of Exclusively Yours, has been doing flower arrangements for decades, but now she deals only in silk flowers, an affordable alternative to fresh floral designs.

“Silk flowers are just as beautiful as fresh flowers,” Palmer said. “The quality makes them look so real that you can’t tell the difference. They might not have the fragrance of fresh flowers, but we have a way to sneak some fragrance in.

Plus, the best part is that you can keep silk flowers forever.”

Another advantage of silk flowers is that you don’t need to worry about whether a flower is in season or not, or about flowers wilting or showing signs of decay by the end of the evening. Silk flowers can also be dyed to match any color scheme, while most fresh flowers cannot. This frees up options and allows for more creativity when planning arrangements. see Silk page 14B

Photo by Samie Hartley

Geri Palmer, left, and her granddaughter Tiffany Bruce create floral arrangements with silk flowers available for lease or purchase.

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etting married is quite an affair. You plan a Tammy Larsen and Carol Wilson of Antioch’s Almost There Travel will help you plan the perfect honeymoon and tell you about how your guests can help you pay for it.

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down to the finest details, from flowers and vows to napkin rings and favors. But keep things in perspective. Despite the work, when all’s said and done, you get to go on your honeymoon!

Of course, the wedding sets you up for happily ever after, but the true kick-off to wedded bliss comes with that welldeserved vacation for two. And while the wedding and reception can cost a pretty penny or two, the honeymoon can be paid off by all those guests and well-wishers you left dancing at the reception.

Antioch’s Almost There Travel offers a Bridal Registry package that allows wedding guests to present monetary gifts that go directly toward paying for your honeymoon. Owner Tammy Larsen said a recent client’s entire honeymoon, including hotel accommodations and activities, was paid for by guests. The couple paid only for meals and souvenirs.

Photo by Samie Hartley

“The bridal registry is great because your guests are able to pay toward something that you truly want,” Larsen said. “This is also great for couples who already have a crock pot and a toaster and don’t need friends and family buying them a bunch of kitchen appliances they don’t need.”

Larsen said couples should book honeymoons six to eight months in advance, not only to ensure that they get the vacation they want, but also to give family and friends plenty of time to make

a donation toward the trip. Notices can accompany engagement party invitations, save-the-dates, and wedding announcements so that guests are continuously reminded that they can contribute toward your honeymoon instead of rattling their brains trying to come up with the perfect his-and-hers gift.

While couples can plan their honeymoon on their own with the convenience see Honeymoon page 13B

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Slim-down tips for the Big Day RUTH ROBERTS

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ew events in life offer better incentive to get fit and healthy than a bride’s upcoming wed-

ding. But what’s a girl to do when she’s down to the wedding wire but not down to her fighting weight?

Plenty, say the experts. Whether she’s a few months or few weeks away from the Big Day, a few choice tips can help every bride look and feel her best.

One alternative is the popular mineral body wraps. All the rage with celebrities such as Robin McGraw (Dr. Phil’s wife) and Oprah Winfrey, the wraps are steeped in organic minerals and distilled water and applied with Ace-type bandages for 60 minutes. Clients are encouraged to lightly exercise during that time; i.e., run a treadmill or ride a stationary bicycle to keep the circulation moving.

According to Launa Stach of It’s a Wrap in Brentwood, if done on a regular basis, clients can lose as much as 10 to 30 inches overall in a matter of weeks.

“If a bride comes in about a month before her wedding, I would recommend a once-aweek treatment,” said Stach, who quoted the procedure at $139 per treatment. “The results are truly amazing and they stay off as long as you maintain your weight. I do it myself. The first time I did a treatment I was able to pull on my Wranglers. After the second treatment I

was able to wear them in public and now I can actually sit down in them and be comfortable.

It’s amazing.”

But if you’re looking for a little more traditional approach, good old-fashioned nutrition and exercise – not starvation diets – might be the answer, said Susan Emmett of Body Under Construction in Brentwood “I always tell people to keep a food diary and eat nutritiously,” said Emmett. “If you eat plant-based foods (fruits and vegetables) abundantly, it will reduce your cravings and you’ll eat more sensibly. Eat five to six small meals a day.”

Emmett also suggests exercising in some form on a daily basis. Exercise not only increases your heart rate and burns calories; it builds and tones the muscles. Plus, during the stress-filled days before a wedding, a little exercise is a great way to relax and unwind.

And don’t forget the water. “There are many reasons why water is important in our diets, but what people don’t always know is that water is a natural appetite suppressant,” said weight loss coach Virginia King. “You’re brain doesn’t differentiate between hunger and thirst, so when you think you’re feeling hungry, your body may in fact be thirsty. Try it; you have nothing to lose except some weight.”

To make an appointment for a body wrap, call It’s a Wrap at 925-634-4668. For additional information on weight loss nutrition and programs, call Virginia King at 925-8997575, or e-mail Susan Emmett of Body Under Construction at semmett1@comast.net.

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ena Parish, owner/baker/decorator at TLCakes, rolls out some baby blue decorations for a cake she’s working on. TLCakes can bake whatever you need for your wedding, including cakes, cookies, cupcakes or desserts. You can reach Tena at 925-513-3688.

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You’ve ordered the flowers, secured the location and

confirmed the caterer. Now there’s just one detail left – the music.

According to Doug Daley of Daley Entertainment in Discovery Bay, more and more couples these days are opting for the modern sounds of a DJ versus a live band. The reasons

are obvious, including a wider selection of original artists, an expanded play list, and the bonus of continuous music – no need to give the band a 15-minute breather every hour.

But, said Daley, while couples might be tempted to trim corners when it comes to choosing a DJ, buyers beware: not all companies are created equal.

“Organization matters,” said Daley. “The biggest thing I tell prospective clients is that they see DJ page 11B

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DJ from page 10B need to think of their DJ as a wedding organizer. Plan ahead, ask them how they organize the day to include the first dance, toasts and introductions. If your (DJ) is announcing the first dance and your photographer is in the bathroom, or it’s almost time for the toast and you don’t know where the best man is, you’re going to be bummed. There’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes that needs to be considered, and not all DJs can handle that.”

One thing they must be able to handle, however, is song selection. When choosing the music, Daley works closely with the couple to create a play list that not only reflects their tastes, but their guests’ tastes as well.

“A good DJ needs to be diversified and know how to read the crowd,” he said. “You need to be able to work with the couple to get their preferences, but they also need to consider the fact that they’re throwing a party.

Sure, the couple may love disco, but does everyone? Oftentimes the bride and groom are the youngest people at the event – it’s important to consider the musical preferences of the guests as well and be able to adjust for that.”

Daley has been adjusting and perfecting his craft at weddings and corporate functions throughout the Bay Area for more than 15 years. He enjoys the upbeat environment (“people are always happy to see you”) and the challenge of individualizing each event – and he’d better, because weddings and celebrations have changed considerably over the years.

“When it comes to a wedding, I don’t think there is any right or wrong way to do things,” he said. “But what I’m starting to

Wedding Planner see is that weddings are becoming more of an event. People are turning their weddings into spectacles. It used to be that couples would take a ballroom dance class before their wedding so they could get through the first dance. Now I’m seeing couples hire professional dancers to choreograph their first dance; sometimes they even have professional dancers at the event who break into dance. You see a lot of different things.”

But the one thing that remains constant, he says, is quality. The price tag for a DJ can run the gamut, from $100 per hour up to a few thousand per hour. That might seem high, but when you consider the total wedding budget, dollars spent on music are surprisingly low.

“I look at it this way,” said Daley. “A typical wedding today with 200 guests runs about $20,000, and couples spend approximately 2 to 5 percent of that budget on the music. The reception is about 90 percent of the function, and if you plan on spending only 5 percent on what controls most of your function, then you could be making a mistake. If you get the wrong guy, that 90 percent is ruined.”

In the end, said Daley, a couple’s most important day should be a reflection of their tastes, needs and desires, and that includes the music.

“Couples should remember that anyone can play music, but a DJ should also serve as the emcee of the event,” he said. “Take your time, interview more than one company and make a list of what you want. Sometimes the little behind-the-scenes details don’t seem like a big deal, but when it comes to the overall picture, it all counts.”

For more information, contact Daley Entertainment at 925-766-8677.

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Honeymoon from page 5B of online reservations, Larsen said she recommends using a travel agent to ensure you get the experience you want.

“I am a big believer in customer service, and I’ll do whatever I can do to make the couple happy,” Larsen said.

“Other agents have asked me why I go the extra mile, sometimes even babying my clients by checking into their hotels for them online and making sure they have the right seating arrangement on their flights – but why not? It’s their honeymoon. They deserve the extra attention.

They’ve been saving up for this, and they deserve the best experience possible.”

Larsen, a Brentwood resident with more than 10 years of experience in the travel business, said when planning a honeymoon, the most important thing for a couple to do is to know what type of experience they’d like to have. Does the couple want to lounge on the beach all day or do they want to go horseback riding and cave diving?

“Everyone has a different idea of what a honeymoon should be, so just

come with a list of ideas,” Larsen said.

“You can have the dream honeymoon.

You just have to know what you want and I’ll make it happen.

“I had a couple come to me who wanted to honeymoon in Europe. No problem. That’s not uncommon. People like to go to France and Italy, but this couple was interested in vampires, so I sent them to Romania. You just have to ask. I might not know of a place off the top of my head, but give me a day or two and I’ll have a vacation idea for you.”

Larsen said it’s a good idea for a couple to have an idea of their honeymoon budget, even if they sign up for the bridal registry, so that all the deposits can be paid before the wedding to make up for those relatives who put off making a payment through the bridal registry until a day or two before the wedding.

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Silk from page 2B However, it is the infinite life span of silk flowers that offers the supreme perk that you don’t get with fresh flowers: you can rent them.

Exclusively Yours leases flowers for weddings and other social engagements and holidays. Palmer and her staff will even arrange flowers at the reception hall and help decorate the area where the wedding ceremony will be held.

Palmer said couples interested in doing silk arrangements should have an idea of their budget and know what the color scheme for the wedding and reception will be when they visit her Brentwood shop. It also helps to come in with photos of what you’d like.

“Tell us what you want and what your

price range is and we can make your day,” Palmer said. “We can lease centerpieces as low as $15. We can work with any budget to help give the bride exactly what she wants.

It’s her day, and we want to make her dreams come true.”

Palmer said the economic recession has made leasing flowers especially popular.

Couples can lease and buy flowers – whatever works for them – but Palmer notes that if you buy flowers, you can give them away as gifts later on.

Exclusively Yours, located at 3855 Walnut Blvd. in Brentwood, is open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, or by appointment Monday through Wednesday. For more information, call 925-634-7003.

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Caterer from page 12B

Can we sample from a typical wedding menu?

Catering can be a large part of your wedding budget. Make sure you know what it is you’ll be getting for your money.

Take your spouse-to-be and a friend with you to the tasting so that you can get varied opinions. Some caterers will charge a tasting fee, but it’s worth it.

May I see photographs of your table displays?

Some caterers who provide buffets or food stations include floral arrangements and other decorations. It’s also a good idea to discuss your color theme so that decorations and floral arrangements coordinate.

gies, vegan or kosher requirements.

Make sure your caterer will accommodate these needs. Some couples want to have a special family recipe at the reception – grandma’s meatballs or foods from the family’s ethnic traditions. Find out if your caterer will personalize your menu with these items.

Do you offer cakes?

Ask if your caterer offers wedding and groom’s cakes, and find out if they’re included in the price.

Will you pack us a “doggie bag” for after the reception?

What does the price per person include?

Sometimes the wedding couple is so busy at the reception that they have very little time to eat anything. Attentive caterers will prepare small boxes of food for the couple to enjoy when they are finally alone.

Is the cost strictly for food, or does it cover tables, chairs, linens, tableware, punch service, table displays, etc.?

What are the payment arrangements?

What other fees do you charge?

Are tips and taxes included in the price? Some caterers will charge a cakecutting fee or corkage fee for wines. Make sure you get all fees in writing up front.

Do you handle special menu requests?

Some of your guests might have special menu needs due to food aller-

Find out how much of a deposit is required, and if it’s refundable. Ask when the final payment is due and what the caterer’s preferred form of payment is.

When you finally settle on a caterer, make sure you sign a written contract. This guarantees that the caterer will provide the food, timelines and details you discussed.

Asking these 10 questions will help you choose the right caterer to help make your wedding a truly special celebration.

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