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Delta devotee dedicated to discovery

by Ruth Roberts

This sign, located at the southeast corner of Highway 4 and Byron Highway, is one of more than 20 to be posted around the Delta perimeter by the Discover the Delta Foundation.

The purpose of the sign project is to increase the awareness of the unique California Delta.

Staff Writer Ken Scheidegger believes there are tales of the Delta to be told and he considers himself one of the storytellers.

Scheidegger is the founder of the Discover the Delta Foundation, a grassroots organization dedicated to preserving, promoting and celebrating the Delta’s 1,000 miles of inland waterways.

“There is so much about the Delta that people don’t know,” said Scheidegger. “People seem to focus on the water and its problems, but there are also the people, the farmers, the wine makers and the rich history that needs to be shared. My dream is to do something that isn’t and hasn’t been done before: I want to tell the Delta’s story.”

And the story’s called the Discover the Delta Information Center, a two-story, 7,700-squarefoot facility featuring education, interpretive, computer and information centers, as well as outdoor picnic and gathering areas. Meeting facilities and student research areas are also on the boards, as is a privately owned farmers’ market, plus twin wind towers designed to illustrate one of the area’s greatest energy sources: the Delta breezes.

“What this (Delta Center) is going to do is give people who come out here an opportunity to see the wheres and whys of the area,” said Scheidegger. “To get a sense of the Delta and to come and get involved. Did you know that there are

Photo courtesy of Ken Scheidegger

over 90 agricultural products grown here in the Delta? I sometimes think people think it’s only corn that grows out here.”

Scheidegger, a former marine biologist and retired local business owner, created the foundation two years ago as a way to dredge up support for the area where he grew up and continues to live. The information center was born of his increasing interest in sharing the Delta’s varied history with others, a history that includes the contributions of the Chinese, Native Americans and

local farmers. Scheidegger’s own grandparents worked agricultural land out on Sherman Island, and his father too was a local farmer.

“My parents and grandparents – that part of the story is in me,” he said. “But I want other people to come out here and experience something special too. I want them to come out and look for their history and in the process find the Delta.” see Delta page 17A

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Locals laud Obama, celebrate diversity

by Rick Lemyre

Tamika London has her photo snapped with a likeness of President Barack Obama during the Women Leading Change Now inauguration celebration on Tuesday.

Staff Writer They came together to celebrate and support increased opportunities for women and other underrepresented groups in government.

There were booths offering health care tips, children’s books, hats, purses and vitamins, and there was singing, barbecue, and certificates of appreciation for the civic leaders on hand.

But the buzz was all about the man whose life-size cardboard cutout stood stoically in the corner: President Barack Obama.

The event was the Women Leading Change Now vendor showcase and inauguration celebration, and although public turnout was light, it didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the 50 or so people there to share their support for diversity and each other on a historic day.

“I’m a real fan of Obama,” said Oakley’s Robert Duncan as he posed for a picture with “the president.” “Every once in a while you get a guy that will grab you,

Photo by Rick Lemyre

make you think he can get something done. I like that about him; I couldn’t be happier.”

Antioch’s Matt Vance said he was impressed by Obama’s intestinal fortitude, and expects to see great things over the long haul.

“I like his guts,” he said. “I like the fact that he’s not conforming to anyone’s expectations, just his own morals and God. If things don’t all turn around right away, I’m not going to blame him. It’s going to take

some time, but every small decision is going to add up to an overall result.”

Jodie Dale of Discovery Bay liked the new president’s call for the country to face, and deal with, its responsibilities, and his promise to help pull on those bootstraps.

“He fired me up,” she said. “He talked about a new era of responsibility. He was taking ownership with us of our problems. His speech left me thinking, “Wow, we’ve got a

chance to get some stuff done.”

Darwin Foster of Sacramento found things to like and be hopeful about, and others to be skeptical about. “I was impressed by his speaking skills,” he said. “I voted for McCain, and I listen to (conservative talk shows host) Rush Limbaugh. He (Limbaugh) was saying things like ‘We’ve heard it all before’ and ‘This is nothing new,’ but I disagree. I was impressed.”

Foster wouldn’t speculate, however, on how much of Obama’s agenda will turn out well, or can be accomplished at all.

“I can’t see beyond today, because he doesn’t know what he’s up against, and a lot of what he said during the campaign wasn’t informed. If he comes through with his plan to share the wealth, I’ll be disappointed. I’ll help a guy who’s down, but I’ll do it out of my own personal choice. Don’t make me do it.”

Still, he thinks the new president has what it takes to do the right see Obama page 16A

They were even at the starting line – and then Liberty saw nothing but Deer Valley’s smoking tail lights.

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Supporters flock to aid of animal advocate

by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer

Connie Foster will be the first to tell you she’s a survivor, but recent events have tested even her scrappy resolve. The Bethel Island resident who cares for abandoned and abused animals lost dozens of pets in a twoalarm fire Jan. 12. The cause of the blaze is still under investigation.

“The county is still looking into what happened,” said Battalion Chief Jeff Burris.

“But because we had two training engines on Bethel Island at the time, we were able to have four guys show up within minutes.

That doesn’t happen very often because of our staffing problems, so we were glad things went so smoothly and no human lives were lost.”

The fire, which caused $200,000 in damage, started in the front of the house on Taylor Road. Foster, who was on the back end of her 27-acre property caring for some newborn goats, said she was gone for no more than 10 minutes when she returned to find the house in flames. A friend who was with her at the time tried to retrieve the animals inside the house, but smoke and flames prevented him from getting past the front door.

“It was all very scary. Smoke was pouring out of the house and fire was everywhere,” said Foster, who lost a dog, a rabbit, 85 birds and a pot-bellied pig in the blaze. “For me, these animals are the most important thing in the world, and it is devastating. I don’t

even think it’s really sunk in.”

Foster was unwilling to leave her property because of the other horses, sheep, llamas and goats she cares for on her spread.

Her greatest concern after the fire was how she would get water to all her animals.

“When I stopped by Monday evening to see if she was OK,” said neighbor Jamie Wetzel, “her (Foster’s) only concern was that she didn’t have electricity to run her well and to make sure all of her animals had water.

She didn’t wonder where she would spend the night or how she would get by these next few weeks until things are sorted out … She’s a really amazing lady.”

Since then she has been a lady forced to rely on the kindness of strangers, and it’s been a kindness fraught with mixed blessings. A debit/gift card given to her by the American Red Cross was denied twice at a local Target store, and a $100 bill handed to Foster by a stranger who drove up to her house turned out to be counterfeit.

“It was a little weird, I have to say,” said Foster. “All I was trying to do was buy a few essentials, and to find out the card (debit/gift) is no good or that my money is fake was a little much on top of everything else.”

However, Foster is quick to say that the majority of the help she has received has been beyond her wildest imaginings. People she hardly knows, and some she has never met, have been dropping off checks and clothes and household staples to see her through. A neighbor drove an RV onto Foster’s property

Connie Foster, shown here with one of her many treasured pets, was recently burned out of her home on Bethel Island. She lost dozens of birds and other animals in the blaze.

Photo by Ruth Roberts

and offered it as a temporary home until she is back on her feet.

“I’m not a person who asks for help, I’ve always been the one doing the giving,” said Foster. “So this has been hard for me to accept. But I have to say it’s been awesome. I never knew there were so many people, good people, who are willing to help. It’s makes all this a little easier.”

Foster said she’s not sure when she’ll be allowed back inside the house, which might be declared uninhabitable by local authorities. If that is the case, Foster said insurance and a positive attitude would see her through

to the next chapter of her life.

“You know, I don’t honestly know if I could go back inside that house, anyway,” said Foster. “It will never be the same and I can’t picture what my animals went through in there. If I have to rebuild, I want a log cabin; always wanted one of those. If I can have a home and my animals are safe; then I’ll be cruisin’. That’s enough for me.”

A fund has been set up in Foster’s name at the Bank of the West on Main Street in Oakley. Donations and contributions may also be sent to P.O. Box 1063, Bethel Island, CA 94511.

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JANUARY 23, 2009

OUTDOORS

Winter grips the valley The world is asleep now. Walk among the trees and you can hear it: silence, but for a distant owl’s smoke ring of sound puffed into sterile air. Look around and you can see it: gone is the scurry of ground squirrels across the trail. Deprived of prey, the thermal-riding raptors have left us. Kneel down and you can touch it: leaves like TAKE IT drowsy hands have UTSIDE drooped and fallen in droves from branches abandoned by the bickering jays. Round Valley in winter.

I struck out west on the Miwok Trail where the droughtdesiccated courses GER of Round Valley and ERICKSON High creeks merge with Marsh Creek’s 25-mile meander down from Mt. Diablo. The trail was still thawing out after a hard freeze the night before – perfect footing. The broad, flat avenue dipped to an alluvial glen greened by December rains. A side trail lured me onto a roller coaster of rises and falls across hillsides of blue oak rippling toward the valley.

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Round Valley Creek ushers hikers through a tableau of oaks, boulders, and cattails waiting to be awakened by the lengthening daylight of late winter. perfect first quarter and the Earth at perfect perihelion: 91.4 million miles from the Sun, the closest we’d get all year. The Sun, already trading pearl for amber, was sliding diagonally toward Mt. Diablo.

Not that I could see Diablo yet. The maternal enfolding of the canyon’s western slope blocked that view – made me forget about that view. I dropped into a dry creek bed carving a snaking path beneath arroyo willow and valley oak, far below the level of the main trail. Sprays of translucent leaves spattered the canopy with rust-orange and saffron against the black pillars of trunks; the gray webs of branches. Scattered among the creek bed’s boulders were tufts of cattail and spikerush set ablaze by the sun’s last rays, reaching skyward in supplication.

I came to the Hardy Canyon Trail split and began the long climb toward the loftiest point in the park. Behind me, balanced atop Bob Walker Ridge like a high-wire artist stood a searing blur of Sun. Its path led down; mine up. I picked up the pace, hoping to forestall the Sun’s plunge behind the ridge.

It worked. By the time I reached the trail’s rocky crest at the 1,142’ mark, I’d made the Sun stand still on the ridgeline for 25 straight minutes.

High overhead hung a half Moon.

Between it and the setting Sun a light was escaping from a small hole punctured into the sheet metal of sky, as if heaven were blazing behind it. Venus. Below, the thinning crown of an oak anchoring a rocky escarpment was refracting the last direct streaks

of light. Soon the shrinking aura in the west would be saturated with red-orange, a dying ember prophesying night. I headed north, down the swale crossing the main trail and up to Round Valley’s tallest hill, where from 1,220’ I watched Bob Walker Ridge swallow the Sun. Diablo’s twin peaks were already stained with the rose of dusk.

I turned to look north. Spreading from my feet, cast against the lichen-blanketed rocks, lay my lunar shadow, a crude parody of a human torso, head and hat. As night unfurled and the Moon brightened, the shadow would become sharper, darker – a separate presence flowing through the lunar shadows of trees.

A sound erupted far below. A mile away, shaded by the Sun-engulfing ridge, a pack of coyotes was assembling in the valley, heralding the onset of the hunting hour. From the ruckus rose a single voice – the pack leader’s – more a mad chant than a howl; almost human. Two ravens banked and twisted across a brushstroke of violet-gray low in the north.

Time to return home. I headed east, opposite the coyote voices, and descended the park’s interior hills, where moonlight had turned the dried grasses to snow. Far down toward the trailhead, as I rested on a fallen tree whose bark had been scraped smooth by winter’s dull chisel, it struck me. The world was asleep, yes, but not dead. I could sense its eyelids … parted a sliver; vigilant even in dreams. January had come to Round Valley, and spring lay beyond such a distant ridge that earth, coyote and man didn’t dare look past the mission at hand.

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A Unique Valentine’s bash

by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer Christina Remson is a member of the Unique Girlfriends, an East County support group for young women with developmental and physical challenges.

But for 21-year-old Christina, who has Down Syndrome, unique is a matter of perspective. “For us, it’s (Unique Girlfriends) about coming together and being together,” she said. “I’ve made lots of good friends; we have a lot of fun and a lot in common.”

Founded in 2006 by Christina’s mother Myrna and neighbor Adriana Smith, who also has a daughter with the disability, the original mission of the group was to offer the girls a safe, accepting place to play, support and bond with one another.

“I tried to put Gigi in Girl Scouts and other groups like that when she was younger, and she was always the oddman out,” said Smith of her daughter, now 17. “So I finally decided that I was just going to start my own club, and it’s been a blessing. The Unique Girlfriends celebrates our similarities as well as our differences.”

And one of the group’s commonalities is dancing. When the Girlfriends first began, Remson would host dances at her home complete with DJ (compliments of her oldest son), food and

“ A big part of this event is to get the kids that don’t get out of the house as often to come down and enjoy themselves. It’s such a joy to see these kids get together without any defenses, without feeling shy, and having a great time. It’s really contagious.

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refreshments. But while the get-togethers continued to grow in size, Remson’s living room did not. Before long she was looking for a larger venue – and found it at the Brentwood Community Center.

“When we first started, we had maybe 20 people at my house,” said Remson. “We would get donations from members, and when we had enough money, we’d have a party. But now we’re up to about 80 members, and I just don’t have the room anymore.”

So together with Recreation Supervisor Barbie Gary, Remson began

working to secure the community center for a series of events. The endeavor was a success, and the first party will be a Valentine’s Day celebration on Feb. 13.

“Myrna came to us very organized and with a kind of model of what she wanted to do,” said Gary. “We loved the idea and were glad we were able to help. It should be a lot of fun.”

The event is open to the general public as well as the special-needs population, and boys are welcome, too.

“We want everyone to come – boys and girls,” said Smith. “We’ll be hosting the dance and providing food and prizes and lots of fun. A big part of this event is to get the kids that don’t get out of the house as often to come down and enjoy themselves. It’s such a joy to see these kids get together without any defenses, without feeling shy, and having a great time. It’s really contagious.”

The Valentine’s Day event will be held on Friday, Feb. 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Brentwood Community Center, 730 Third St. Admission is $6 and will include food, refreshments and prizes.

Pre-registration is required. To register or learn about upcoming events, call Gary at the Brentwood Recreation Department at 925-516-5444 or e-mail Adriana Smith at gigimom@sbcglobal. net.

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LUHSD Educational Foundation President Karen Rarey presents Board President Joanne Byer with a $3,351.23 check to help enhance education in district schools.

Foundation funds five Education at the Liberty Union High School District got a boost recently with the receipt of more than $3,300 in grants.

Karen Rarey, newly elected president of the LUHSD Educational Foundation, presented Board President Joanne Byer with a $3,351.23 check in December for its annual fall grant awards. The foundation provides grants to faculty and staff members twice a year, traditionally funding projects that enhance and enrich the educational program and benefit many students. Awards support individual or small-group efforts that require extra

funding and bolster faculty and staff morale in these lean budgetary times.

The Foundation’s fall awards went to: • The Gateway Program, which will receive a bulletin board and informational materials for families transitioning into the program. Gateway is designed to provide opportunities for special-education students ages 18 to 22 to become independent and self sufficient. see Foundation page 9A

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Getting kids ready for kindergarten In an effort to help parents prepare children for a successful school career, the Brentwood Union School District is hosting the first Brentwood Community Kindergarten Readiness Fair on Thursday, Jan. 29 from 5 to 7 p.m.

The fair, which is free, will give parents of children 5 and under an opportunity to speak to school principals and kindergarten teachers, apply for a free library card, receive a free parenting kit, find out about youth sports and art programs, learn about free tutoring programs and participate in the Ballet Folklorico

Foundation from page 8A • Independence High School, which will receive five CD players to enhance classroom instruction in standards and benchmarks. Independence will also receive new math tiles and whiteboards for math, science, and CAHSEE test-preparation classrooms.

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Agencies on hand to answer questions, distribute resources and provide support will include the BUSD, Child Care Council of Contra Costa County, the Brentwood Library, Head Start, the Village Community Resource Center, A Place of Learning, First 5 and the City of Brentwood.

Free items will be distributed and a free raffle will also take place. Light refreshments will be available. The event will be held at Brentwood Elementary School, 200 Griffith Lane.

The Lifeskills Program provides severely handicapped students with functional academics and adaptive living skills.

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They saw that I had found the newest breakthrough non-surgical back pain and sciatica treatment that may end your pain and solve your herniated, bulging or degenerated disc pain problems…

You may be thinking “What IS going to happen to me if I can’t find a solution to my back pain or leg pain?”

The answer to your question starts out hopeful. I’ll just go to my doctor and he will take care of me. He will know what to do. But then something very odd happens to you.

He does. “We can inject pain drugs through a big needle into your spine”.

You cringe in fear and reluctantly agree at this point. “NOW I will be fixed”. Or at least that’s what you’ve been led to believe. You have either no pain relief, some pain relief , a whole lot of pain relief or it makes you have more pain.

You discover your primary care physician is not really well equipped to handle that job. He or She is very busy treating infections, diabetes, heart conditions and the like, which they are very well equipped to handle.

The second pain shot (oh, yes there will be a second and a third) is usually less effective or not at all and requires another one. You come to the realization that pain shots will not fix the disc bulge or herniation still smashing your delicate nerves causing you pain. Finally, your doctor recommends you see a “Specialist” (Back Surgeon) and he can do risky surgery.

This is very apparent with your resulting drug prescription for Soma muscle relaxers and Norco, Neurontin or any other of the various prescribed pain medications. You then take the drugs soon to feel strangely like your not altogether “there” or you immediately are sick ,feel nausea and vomit the drugs as fast as you swallowed them.

When you get sick of that (pardon the pun! I couldn’t resist), you go back to your doctor looking for another more appealing treatment. This time it’s physical therapy. The thing you already can’t do!! You already can’t bend over, twist, lift things, and now they want you to do more of it with a bunch of other back pain sufferers!

Gimme a break. Now, you’ve really had it. You try the chiropractor and either you feel better for a little while only to have the pain return, or worse nothing happens at all. Or even worse than that, after your treatment you have MORE pain (not because chiropractic does not work..your condition is just too deteriorated or severe).

Then you try acupuncture because you read in a magazine it could help pain. You then realize sticking a bunch of needles in you will not magically remove the bulging disc that is smashing your nerve and causing you pain. You try massage as you read on the internet massage may help alleviate back pain…only to be disappointed. You’re now beginning to feel desperate. Back to your primary care doctor to tell him about your adventures hoping he will have a different answer this time.

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Recently I was attending a holiday party (yes a late holiday party) with good friends, in a gorgeous home, in what I’m sure many would consider a good neighborhood. The host, an older gentleman whom I highly respect, responded to my praise of his beautiful house by simply stating, “We did it the right way”, and that was it. No more small talk, no more conversation, he said his piece and was off to the next guest. And honestly that was all he needed to say, you don’t have to be in this industry to understand what he was getting across.

When done the right way, with the right intentions, home ownership can truly be a thing of beauty; after all doesn’t the American Dream revolve around a home to raise your family in? Over the last five or six years, at least from where I’m sitting, it seems the very same time tested ideals that allowed my colleague to live comfortably with his wife in their immaculate home have either been forgotten, or simply put on the back burner and replaced mainly by greed. I ask you, where is the pride in ownership, sweat equity, and the belief that your first home is never your dream home? One of the compounding reasons we find ourselves in the “mess” we’re in is the mistaken, 21st century, ideals if you will, of home ownership. What happened to buying a home because you like where it is and the floor plan makes sense. Owning a home is now a business decision…not a place to raise your family and live comfortably as

you share the community atmosphere.

It’s important that we remember Brentwood, and the surrounding areas, were built on family morals and old town ethics. You work hard, earn your loan, earn your home, and it’s that simple.

There are no gray areas of “stated” or “liar” loans, just black and white standard lending. A potential buyer might have to save a little longer and rent for an extra year, but that same buyer will never have to worry about anyone, or any bank, taking what is truly theirs. The home they purchase is theirs because they have skin in the game, they put money down. They didn’t simply state they made X amount of dollars, find the wrong mortgage “professional” who would “fog the mirror”, and presto keys appeared in their hand.

There is a certain pride in accomplishment when things are done the right way, the kind that comes from moving up slowly but surely and finding yourself where you want to be thirteen houses later…as is the case with my dinner party host from the beginning of this story.

So with more inventory than ever, interest rates historically low and only 3.5% down required, now more than ever it’s possible for your family to start their own real estate timeline if you will. As always, I welcome all questions and or concerns pertaining to real estate lending on my cell phone, 510-798-0060, or via email, tfreymortgages@yahoo.com.

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A quick-thinking police officer and a well-tuned emergency response team saved the life of an Oakley infant last week after she choked on a hair clip and stopped breathing.

Oakley Police Officer Sean Eriksen answered an emergency dispatch call on Jan. 12, arriving at the Wente Court location just ahead of the emergency response team. When he walked into the residence, Eriksen found the 7month-old baby girl was lying on the floor and not breathing.

“The first thing the mother said to me was that she had just finished CPR training but couldn’t remember a thing,” said Eriksen. “She was clearly panicked. So I just did exactly what we are trained to do, and it kicked in.”

Eriksen quickly picked up the child, turned her over on her back, tilted her downward and braced her body. With short, quick taps between the baby’s shoulder blades, Eriksen repeated the procedure eight or 10 times before he began to hear her breath.

“After a few times I started hearing noises coming from the baby and I could see blood and mucus and I could hear her starting to breath,” said Eriksen. “The clip didn’t pop out but it had moved enough so that she could

Oakley Police Officer Sean Eriksen, above, with help from the Contra Costa County Emergency Response Team, recently saved an Oakley infant after she choked on a hair clip and stopped breathing.

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breath a little.”

It was then that the Contra Costa County Fire Department showed up and continued to administer the infant version of the Heimlich maneuver. The emergency response team transported the baby to a nearby hospital, where doctors prepared the infant for surgery.

But in a stroke of good luck, before going into the operating room, the baby

brought up the hair clip and began breathing on her own.

“It was definitely a case of everyone being in the right place at the right time,” said Oakley Chief of Police Chris Thorsen. “The fire department response teams did a great job of getting the baby to the hospital and seeing it through. Sometimes all the pieces just come together, and that

was one of those days.”

And while Eriksen agrees that all’s well that ends well, the 26-year-old officer said he is in no hurry to repeat the incident. “It was the first rescue I was involved in, and it’s nice to know that your training actually works. But it’s a call I definitely don’t want to respond to again any time soon. I have to say it was a little terrifying.”

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Thanks from Friends Editor: On behalf of the Friends of Oakley Community Foundation, we want to send a special thank-you to the board at the BBRC and all volunteers from Brentwood who helped make our first annual Christmas Basket Program a success.

In all, more than 125 families received food and toys for the holiday. As I watched Brentwood’s distribution of food and toys on Saturday, I was proud to see very caring people, passionate about helping others, continue Rosie Pierce’s legacy.

On the Oakley side, we had help also from many of our friends, family, neighbors, business owners and schools, also passionate and caring people willing to pitch in for the cause. We thank you all so much for your hard work!

We are not the first to do this in Oakley. Bill and Denise Arnold of the Oakley Delta Lions Club have been doing this every Christmas for years, and I would like to acknowledge their efforts and say I am proud to know you both. It is an honor to work with all the fine people that help make our communities a better place. Again, thank you!

Jim Frazier Friends of Oakley Community Foundation

Top ten 2009 recreation predictions Editor: 10 – A thawing of diplomatic tension and increased trade relations between the United States and Cuba are realized during the first eight months of the Obama administration.

Motorcycle racing fans in Cuba petition their government to host an event as part of the popular Endurocross Series. Cuban authorities schedule an Endurocross event and at least two freestyle motocross exhibitions for the 2010 season.

9 – An international corporation will manufacture a 15-horsepower diesel/electric hybrid dualsport motorcycle. It will be a multi-purpose “World Bike” that functions – with various and additional attachments available for purchase at time of sale – as a farm tractor, trail bike, commuter, military transport or weapons platform, well pump, people mover, competition racer

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8 – The International Olympic Committee considers adding a 40-minute motocross race to the triathlon. This would be in addition to the 40k bicycle ride and other tests. Members of the IOC understand that professional motocross riders are some of the best-conditioned athletes in the world. This proposal seeks to address that fact and include them into the competition.

7 – After reviewing how successful the ecologically sensitive four-wheel-drive vehicle- based wildlife tours are in Africa, the National Park Service reviews its road and trail network to better facilitate public access. The Service initiates a public rule-making process in 2009.

The Service believes that if it works in African national parks, it should work in the USA, too.

6 – Based on a recommendation from a SiliconValley-based research firm, the United Nations declares all humans as “pollutants” because they are carbon-based and are claimed to be a significant contributor to global warming.

Researchers are directed to develop a program that genetically changes humans into a copperbased life form. Until that research is complete and because of political and public blowback, the UN lists only “recreationists” as interim polluters and requires them to scale back outdoor activities and instead explore the world, hunt, fish and play sports on their computers.

5 – The new Congress and Obama administration develop a new program to cut the federal budget and consolidate government agencies.

One proposal is to combine the USDA Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management into a new department called the Land and Forest Bureaucratic Service. No decision has yet been made as to the color of the uniforms.

4 – After president-elect Obama is sworn in on Jan. 20, members of the Bush Cabinet meet at Dick Cheney’s property in Wyoming for a one-week recreation vacation that consists of snowmobiling, winter 4x4ing, ice fishing and relaxation.

3 – Owners of Dubai’s Indoor Snow Park invite the National Snowmobile Racing Association to hold an event at the facility. The Association considers having an event there for the 2009/2010 racing season. A large water-crossing (where snowmobiles hydroplane) is being planned as part of the course.

2 – A new coalition of pro-access Democrats and Republicans form a Congressional Save our Trails working group. This group finds a receptive ear in the Obama administration.

President Obama directs his cabinet to develop a public-land-oriented works project where grants and other monies are directed to hire the unemployed and youth to do trail maintenance on federal lands.

1 – Motorized recreation groups and mainstream environmental organizations join forces in 2009 to promote efforts by the Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management to better manage and enhance both their motorized and non-motorized recreation programs.

Both groups understand that the days of “Big Gulp” wilderness proposals are over.

However, there will be times when the groups part company on specific issues.

Don Amador Oakley

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Lanyard madness grips campus Editor: I am a concerned parent of students in the Antioch school district. I see so many problems creeping into our district, and I seriously fear for our city’s future. There are those who see things through rose-colored glasses, and feel that our school district is improving, but our children see things differently.

My high-school-age child was called out of class because he didn’t have his identification lanyard. He actually owns four of them because every time he forgets one, he is forced to go to the security office and get a new one, for which he will pay $5.

My oldest son went the entire school year last year with a picture of a World of Warcraft character taped over his ID picture. This son forgot about the detention, so has now been given Saturday school. If he is late, or doesn’t go for some reason, he will be suspended two days. Two days … because of not wearing a lanyard. Two days of no school, and no learning.

I ask myself how lanyards could be this valuable to the school. They certainly don’t really protect the students. My sons have let friends borrow theirs if the friends had forgotten their own.

Clearly, the lanyard itself doesn’t guarantee that the student is even who they claim to be. But wow, think of all the money the school is making from kids who forget their lanyards.

Too bad many of these kids can’t even afford school lunch, but they must pay for a new lanyard.

In addition, when they leave class to get the new lanyard, they miss valuable class time. And people question why our test scores are dropping. Maybe the school thinks that lanyards will keep non-students off campus. I don’t know about other kids, but my kids could make a fake lanyard in a few minutes time on the computer.

The other day my son was with some friends at school, and some other students threw plastic water bottles at them. One of his friends was hurt.

My son was angry, and thought about retaliation.

I counseled him to seek out the school security instead. Security was informed about this behavior, but did nothing about it. This is probably because throwing things at people isn’t as bad as not wearing a lanyard. Today my son told me that one of the kids, who had spoken up to the kids doing the harm, was ganged up on by those kids and beaten today. His nose was broken. But don’t worry, my son is doing Saturday school to make sure he is wearing his lanyard. Antioch is safe from my criminal son, right?

This is how Deer Valley is set up. It has two co-principals, who run the school. Remember, those are two salaries. My question is, what is the duty of the vice principals? Why not use these vice principals to do the work of one of those co-principals, and save that salary money to improve the school? Meanwhile, the vice principals are safely tucked away in the head office.

If trouble arises, one of the security ladies (the only security I’ve ever seen were older ladies.

Bless their hearts, they try, but they need help) run as fast as they can to try to help. If the vice principals were out and about, they could help, but unfortunately they are safely seated in the office. The teachers don’t feel safe; there is no one to back them up in case of emergency. But don’t worry, we have those lanyards, we should feel safe.

This school district is falling apart, and the teachers will leave if things don’t change. Why doesn’t the press take notice of the vote of no confidence that the teachers issued about our superintendent? If so many teachers are unhappy, there is a good reason. The teachers are the most highly educated employees in the school district, but their opinion is largely ignored.

I for one would like to believe that Antioch can change, and that my children will have good teachers in the future, but frankly, I see a different future coming. I worry that all of our wonderful teachers will get fed up and leave. It’s a sad thought, but don’t worry, I’m sure each kid will be safely wearing their lanyard.

Delores DeVictoria Antioch

New friends and guardian Editor: I am writing to publicly acknowledge my thanks and gratitude for the fast and professional response following an accident that occurred on Jan. 1. My husband Mark was riding in an annual dirt bike marathon held at Sand Hill Ranch. He had a pretty nasty accident on the course, and ended up having to go to the hospital as a result.

We had our motor home, a trailer and other equipment out there in addition to Mark’s dirt bike. I was scared and focused on getting Mark to the hospital, but the folks at Sand Hill Ranch all pulled together and not only got Mark to the hospital but took care of our stuff, locked it up and hauled it to a safe destination. They made sure that I didn’t even have to think about anything but the immediate care of my husband.

So, a huge thanks goes out to my new friends and Mark’s guardian angels: Tom and Phil Andersen, Robby Starrick, Brian Fink, Dr. Tom, Dr. Ryan, Fuzzy, and finally, the guy who rode in the van with us to the ambulance. You made a scary situation very tolerable. Don’t know what we would have done without any of you! My heartfelt thanks.

Judy Aiken Brentwood

The rest of the story Editor: I am very fortunate to receive coverage in various local media about Special Kids Foundation, getting the word out about our organization, the supports we offer to families, and to someday find those who will help us fund our dreams is such a gift, but I am saddened by how some media omits what was actually said in an interview.

This most recent reporter told me the magazine article would feature me, our organization, and what we are doing in East County. They interviewed me for over an hour. I want everyone to know the story I told.

I started with Pam Gallud and the support group she ran from her home. This was the beginning of my journey. I spelled her name, and sang the praises of the five women at the meetings who supported me in my darkest years.

I told the tale of our support group, which gave birth to the idea of our facility, and how we help each other in so many ways.

I told about Sash Migay, his bringing TOPSoccer to Brentwood. I spelled his name, and see Letters page 18A

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BRENTWOOD Jan. 7, 11:30 a.m. On Central Boulevard at Dainty Avenue, a driver stopped for a vehicle code violation was found to be in possession of controlled substances and a dagger. He was arrested and transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Jan. 8, 8:15 a.m. A vehicle caught fire in the driveway of a residence on Piva Court. The cause of the fire is believed to be electrical.

Jan. 8, 4:08 p.m. At a business on Lone Tree Way, a subject was placed under citizen’s arrest for shoplifting, and released on a Juvenile Affidavit.

Jan. 8, 5:36 p.m. A subject attempted to pass a fraudulent check at a business on Lone Tree Way. He was arrested and transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Jan. 8, 9:04 p.m. An unidentified person forced entry into a residence on Boulder Street and stole jewelry, a TV, silverware and food.

Jan. 9, 1:54 p.m. On Lone Tree Way, the passenger in a vehicle stopped for vehicle code violations was found to have an outstanding warrant. He was arrested and transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Jan. 9, 4:10 p.m. An unidentified person shattered the window of a vehicle parked on Brentwood Boulevard and stole a purse left on the front seat.

Jan. 9, 4:34 p.m. On Stewart Way, a subject struck another subject with a large wooden walking stick, pushed a second victim, who is elderly, and threatened to

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Jan. 9, 8:09 p.m. A resident of Gold Meadow Court received a threatening letter from an unidentified person.

Jan. 10, 12:15 a.m. On Lone Tree Way at Empire Avenue, two subjects were found to be unable to care for themselves due to their level of intoxication. Both were transported to the Martinez Detention Facility.

Jan. 10, 1:14 p.m. On Balfour Road at Minnesota Avenue, a vehicle swerved into the opposite lane, causing another vehicle to swerve, hit a curb and a light pole, and flip over. The vehicle landed on its wheels.

No one was injured.

Jan. 10, 7:32 p.m. An unidentified person pried open the front door of a residence on Foothill Drive and stole miscellaneous property including a handgun.

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 Jan. 13 Officers of the Antioch Police Department served a search warrant at 1915 Alpha Way and arrested 47-yearold Zion and 45-year-old Glenda Dutro for multiple counts of sexual abuse committed against several different victims over the course of 25 years. The search warrant and arrests were the result of an eight-month investigation by the department. Multiple victims came forward to report the abuse after learning that the Dutros were planning on adopting children from Mexico. Zion Dutro is already a registered sex offender, stemming from a 1995 sexual abuse conviction. On Jan.

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Jan. 8, 9:04 p.m.

15, the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office filed 21 counts against Zion Dutro, whose bail was set at more than $8 million. Glenda Dutro was charged with four counts of sexual abuse. Her bail was set at more than $2 million.

Jan. 19 A 27-year-old male Antioch resident suffering from stab wounds was found on Wilbur Avenue and transported to a local hospital. At the time of the Antioch Police Department’s press release, it was unknown if his injuries were life threatening. Those with information regarding this case are encouraged to call the department at 925-778-2441.

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

OAKLEY Jan. 5 Incidents of domestic violence were reported on the 100 block of Las Dunas Avenue and the 4300 block of Lorenzetti Drive.

Jan. 5 Forged and fraudulent documents were reported on the 2500 block of Main Street.

Jan. 5 Incidents of grand theft were reported on the 700 block of Solitude Drive and the 1600 block of Fernwood Drive.

Jan. 5 Identity theft was reported on the 500 block of Third Street.

Jan. 6 A vehicle parked on the 600 block of Walnut Drive was stolen.

Jan. 6 On Laurel Road at O’Hara Avenue, a subject was found in possession of dangerous drugs.

Jan. 6 An arrest warrant was issued on West Bolton Road at Main Street.

Jan. 6 On Bernard Road at Main Street, a subject was charged with misdemeanor driving under the influence.

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Jan. 6 At Fourth Street and Rosemary Lane, a subject was arrested for public intoxication.

Jan. 7 Separate incidents of interfering with a public officer occurred on Delta Road at Sellers Avenue, and Hill Avenue at Main Street.

Jan. 7 Battery was reported on the 1800 block of Delta Meadows Way. Jan. 7 Vehicles parked on the 100 block of Coral Bell Way and the 700 block of Solitude Drive were burglarized.

Jan. 7 A residence on the 1600 block of Rio Vista Court was burglarized.

Jan. 8 On the 500 block of Fourth Street, a subject was found in possession of dangerous drugs.

Jan. 8 An arrest warrant was issued on the 5700 block of Bridgehead Road.

Jan. 8 Hit-and-run incidents occurred on Empire Avenue at Oakley Road, and Empire Avenue at Neroly Road.

Jan. 8 A residence on the 700 block of Calico Way was vandalized.

Jan. 9 Credit card fraud was reported on the 5300 block of Meadow Wood Lane.

Jan. 10 A vehicle parked on the 400 block of Beaulieu Lane was stolen.

Jan. 10 Subjects were found in possession of dangerous drugs on the 800 block of Weibel Circle and on East Home Street at O’Hara Avenue.

Jan. 10 Trespassing was committed on Longhorn Way at Rose Avenue.

Jan. 11 On the 100 block of West Bolton Road, an unidentified person threw an object at a vehicle.

Jan. 11 A domestic disturbance was reported on the 700 block of Almond Drive.

Jan. 11 Terrorist threats were made at a residence on the 700 block of Solitude Drive.

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Obama from page 1A thing, once he’s up to speed, and thinks his presidency is a feather in America’s cap.

“He’s a strong enough character to see what’s real and go with it,” he said. “I’m proud to see him succeed, not because he’s black, but because he didn’t have it handed to him. He had a hard start.”

Antioch Mayor Pro Tem Mary Rocha said she’s particularly pleased about the barriers that have been brought down, even if the effect isn’t permanent.

“He brought unity,” she said. “Color doesn’t matter at the present time, although that monster might come back up. But I think he’s going to follow through, and people will go back to work, buy clothes, buy cars.”

Rocha said some of Obama’s agenda will be tough to accomplish immediately (“Ending the war is very complicated”) but hopes that there will be some things done right away.

“The public is going to want to see something happen right now.”

Maralyn Jammal of Knightsen, who has grandchildren of mixed heritage, said the breaking of the Oval Office color barrier is important. “There was a ceiling that’s gone now – and hope, not only for blacks, but for all of us, that we don’t have to live within colored lines any more.” She also thinks Obama’s policy of inclusion will mean a more moderate government than some people might fear.

“The president doesn’t make all the decisions all by himself,” she said. “That’s the old fear, and we have to get beyond that. It’s like (Americans are) a sports team: we’re all individuals, but we’re all on the same side.”

Brentwood’s Cheryl Cooper said Obama’s election was “incredible,” and that the 44th president had restored her belief that truly representative government was possible.

“I get the sense that people are looking for someone to lead them that has their interests at heart, she said. “I think Bush was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. His ideals and values are different. I can’t relate to that.”

She also hailed a new age of honesty. Previous presidents, Republican and Democrat

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alike, have all had some problem with their integrity. “I didn’t trust them,” she said. Obama’s truthfulness and leadership skills are a refreshing change, she added, but there’s also a more practical reason to be optimistic. “Things are so bad, we can’t go anywhere but up.”

Merthia Thompson said that although she wasn’t able to go to Washington, she was nevertheless feeling the love, and the change that came with it. “You could actually feel the spirit of the people,” she said. “You could see the love – that’s God – and people were caught up in that. When you think about what our people (African-Americans) have gone through, change really has come. People are feeling that we’re all going to get along together in heaven, so we might as well get started right here. This isn’t just something happening now; it’s a movement. The spirit starts at the top and goes down, and with the leader of our country doing it, we’ll be able to keep it going.”

Also heralding the change, and what it means to the average man and woman, was Antioch City Councilman Reggie Moore.

“This was a watershed election,” he said.

“Government has a role in enhancing people’s lives, and in the hands of the wrong people it can do some wrong things. It sounds like a cliché, but we have an administration now that will focus on Main Street rather than Wall Street. We have an opportunity to correct things, to help people get their basic needs met.”

The event ended with WLCN CEO Yvonne Gamble’s presentation of Community Hope Awards to attendees including Rocha, Moore and the Brentwood Diversity Committee’s Desty Shoemaker honoring their “courage, determination and commitment as a public servant.”

“We live our lives for a purpose,” Gamble said, addressing everyone. “You all came here with a purpose in mind, to network with each other and to celebrate this historic day. When you tell the story to your great, great, greatgrandchildren, (you’ll be able to say) you were there.”

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Police services meeting Residents of Discovery Bay West are invited to attend a community forum regarding enhanced police services on Saturday, Jan. 24 at 8 p.m. at Timber Point Elementary School.

An enhanced police service is an extra tax paid by Discovery Bay West property owners in addition to their regular county property taxes.

To date, approximately $550,000 of enhanced polices services funds (P-6 funds) in the county coffers, allocated for immediate use, have not been spent.

Discovery Bay West residents will have an opportunity to weigh in on how those dollars should be spent for addi-

Delta from page 1A The Discover the Delta Information Center will be located at the crossroads of highways 12 and 160 east of Rio Vista, one of the busiest intersections in the Delta. Informational signs welcoming visitors to the Delta area already going up at more than 20 locations throughout the Delta. The signs were paid for with donations by agencies throughout the five-county Delta region, including the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors.

Scheidegger said he hopes to get the facility up and running within the next couple of years if funding, grants and private support continue. He figures the foundation needs an additional $1 million or more to complete the project. The farmers’ market and wind towers are expected to be open by the spring of this

tional police services in their neighborhoods. Contra Costa County Supervisor Mary Piepho has said she wants to hear from the community before the county apportions the money to the sheriff’s department.

“This is an incredibly important issue that will affect everyone living in the Discovery Bay West area,” said Lakeshore resident Bob Mankin. “I hope everyone living here (Discovery Bay West) will come out and offer their opinions and lend their voices to the process. We are being double taxed for police services and currently receiving nothing for those tax dollars. This is our opportunity to address that.” year, followed by the information center.

“It’s not a matter of ‘if’ anymore; now it’s a matter of ‘when,’” said Scheidegger. “You know, when I get tired, I remember something that recently happened to me. A local resident saw one of our employees out on a levee road and told him that he had heard I was getting tired and discouraged. This person told our guy that he would give me whatever I needed to eat or drink or whatever to keep me going.

‘He just needs to stick with it,’ this gentleman told him. For me, when I hear things like that, I see that people out here want the Delta’s story to be told. They believe in what we are doing, and it recharges my batteries; it keeps me going.”

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I told of my husband, Mark McBride, creating Freedom League as part of Delta Baseball, so kids could do that sport too, and how the two of them, Sash and Mark, as fathers in similar situations, understood each other so well.

I told how Jude Byrne started every activity she wanted for her own kids to have – from Challenger bowling with Ellie Tunell to Music Makers with Miss Jane. I explained about how Special Kids is not providing these activities itself, but rather the people involved are the promotional team and organizational squad for them.

I laughed about how Jude’s database reaches so many.

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daily on our programs and bring services to many families. I talked about how hard she works now both for SK as well as the Y to make sure our vision doesn’t get pushed aside.

I told about her husband, David, and his efforts coaching both baseball and soccer, making DVDs and always searching for things that will help us.

I told about board member Linda Maurer, making sure our agenda is handled properly too, while commuting to volunteer for us.

I told about Cathy Woods and her coordinating Pump It Up, Paula Horne researching for us, and getting us a grant from Chevron, and Loretta Holder arranging for Liberty Mutual to help us too.

I explained that all these parents did these things whiles working, many times raising more than one child, and having special-needs children too.

I told about our other board members/ parents, from Val Castaldi stuffing envelopes to Tammy Young calling all over town, to Chris Connell creating our scrapbook – all volunteers.

I told about Jim Frazier in Oakley who called me, joining with us to reach our goals, partnering with the YMCA, putting money as well as love (and elbow grease) into our organization.

I told about Vickey Rinehart, Susan Darm and Doug Hartsough, who started giving their all from the beginning … and I spelled their names, too.

If they had written my story, it would have filled their entire magazine, and even I can see how that might not work. I want everyone to know, I told our story. I know, and appreciate that this is not just me, but a collection of so many loving, generous forces making this thing happen.

Lisa McBride Discovery Bay

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Wolverines take bite out of Patriots

by Dave Roberts Staff Writer

The Heritage High girls basketball team was on a roll, having won four games in a row. Its last misstep, on Jan. 2, was a tough 75-39 loss to Deer Valley. So Tuesday night’s game against DV was an opportunity for the Patriots to use their momentum to even the score on their home court.

But the Wolverines came in with major “mo” of their own – a five-game winning streak, which they lengthened to six after defeating Heritage 70-52.

For the first quarter and a half, it looked like Heritage might be able to exact that revenge. The Patriots held a 13-11 lead at the end of the first quarter, which they lengthened to 17-11 just a minute into the second quarter.

But halfway through the second quarter, Deer Valley’s 5-foot-3-inch point guard, Patrice Saindon, took charge and started knocking down threes – three threes, to be exact – to put Deer Valley up 36-29 at the half.

The Wolverines play an aggressive, physical game, which can result in fouls – Heritage went to the line 25 times – but which nearly as often results in steals,

Photo by Dave Roberts

Heritage High’s Kiana Caban guards Deer Valley’s Cydnie Mixon, who looks ready to pass to Emily Allard (24). Deer Valley won 70-52. blocked shots and rebounds, not to mention in the third quarter, limiting Heritage to just eight points, resulting in an 18-point the intimidation factor.

DV’s tenacious D came to the fore Wolverine lead that proved to be the final

margin of victory after the teams played evenly in the final quarter.

“I think we just came out a little flat in the first quarter,” said Deer Valley Coach Lindsay Wisely afterwards. “We hang our hat on defense. Tonight we didn’t play the best defense we could have. (At the half) we made some defensive adjustments. It’s not easy to play on the road. This is a tough place to play. Hats off to Heritage; they played really hard.

“Patrice was pretty unbelievable tonight. She led her team, knocked down threes when we needed it; got steals when we needed it. That’s what you want from your senior point guard. She really had a lot of composure and a lot of leadership.

She got the job done, and that’s what I love about her.”

Saindon was the game’s high scorer with 19 points (five three-pointers), followed by Deer Valley’s Emily Allard with 18 points (and 10 rebounds) and Raven Fox with 11. Heritage’s high scorers were Ivy Jones with 15 points and Kiana Caban with 13.

Deer Valley (10-6, 6-0 league) will try to extend its winning streak at Freedom High tonight, Jan. 23, while Heritage (12-5, 4-2) will try to launch a new winning streak at Antioch. Both games start at 7 p.m.

Tournament lures adept anglers to Bethel Island On the cold and foggy Delta morning of Jan. 10, 18 teams converged on Russo’s Marina in Bethel Island for the second tournament in the race for Anglers of the Year: the U.S. Anglers Choice West Delta Pro Teams Tournament, sponsored by Legend Boats, Mercury, MotorGuide, Lowrance, Inside-Lines, Phoenix Glass and Toad Thumper Jigs.

Early morning temperatures dipped into the 20s, but after the fog burned off, the day turned sunny and beautiful. The tournament commenced at safe light and all the teams returned to the marina at 3:15 p.m. for the weigh-in.

The teams reported that cold water temperatures slowed the pace of fishing.

Teams were tight-lipped about how and where they caught their fish, but what-

ever method or bait they were using, they had to fish it slow. There were 14 teams weighing in fish for a total of 112 pounds.

Dee Thomas of Brentwood, Mr. Consistency, and his team partner Billy Peunggate snagged first-place honors with a five-fish limit weighing 17.88 pounds. Their limit included a bass weighing 5.24 pounds, the second big fish of the tournament. Thomas and Peunggate received first-place plaques and $1,649 for the win.

Second place was taken by the team of Mark Daniels Jr. of Fairfield and Jamond Andrews of Oakley. They weighed in only four fish that topped the scales at 13.25 pounds, including a kicker bass that weighed 5.28 pounds. Their kicker

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Proudly displaying the plaques are the top three teams in the recent U.S. Anglers Choice West Delta Pro Teams competition on Bethel Island. fish earned Daniels and Andrews the Big Bass award for the tournament, $910 and second-place plaques.

The team of Mike Birch of San Ramon and Brian Carpenter of Livermore caught and weighed in five bass weighing

13.04 pounds, good for the third-place plaques and $590.

The next event for the West Delta Pro Team trail is scheduled for Feb. 15 back at Russo’s Marina.

– Contributed by Steve Hayashi

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Kids play ball in inclusive leagues Deer Valley’s Stephen Thomas elevates for a short jumper over Liberty’s Shane Pilgrim.

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Lion hoop men hammered Deer Valley High’s boys basketball team jumped out to a 28-12 lead in the first quarter of its game against visiting Liberty High and went on to lengthen it in the following quarters for a 94-49 victory last Friday night.

High scorers for the Wolverines were Harris Emran with 24 points, Marco

Perey with 17, Olajuwon Garner with 15 and Ryan Briggs with 15. Liberty’s high scorers were Anthony Augliera with 15 points and Shane Pilgrim with 10.

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Delta Baseball League is about to begin its 25th season of play. The league, originally named Delta Peanut League, was started to promote a positive environment in which kids can learn the game of baseball.

The big difference between this league and others is that players cannot sit out more than one inning before everyone else sits once. You can’t learn the game of baseball on the bench.

Last year, the league partnered with Cal Ripken Baseball to create a competitive division for the 11-to-12-year-old boys. Through district and regional tournaments, the kids could play in the Cal Ripken World Series in Baltimore. The league’s girls program has partnered with Babe Ruth Girls Softball to afford the older girls the same opportunities for postseason play.

More than 1,000 kids participated in Delta Baseball League last year, making it the largest baseball/softball program in East County.

Three years ago, Freedom League baseball was started for developmentally/physically handicapped children. Through generous donations from various companies, this league is offered for free. Kids and young adults from ages 4 to 22 are welcome to participate.

Peer-aged, regularly-abled buddies help the special-needs children on the field, pro-

Photo courtesy of Mark McBride

Delta Baseball League is designed for boys and girls of all abilities, and makes sure kids get onto the field of play – not sit on the bench. viding an opportunity for growth for both participants.

The league fills up fast, but will be accepting late registrations to fill team needs.

Go online to www.deltabaseballleague.com for buddy sign-ups and late registration.

– Contributed by Mark McBride

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Pinning Pittsburg

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reedom High School’s Jeremy Parsons at 215 pounds pins his opponent in a Jan. 14 varsity wrestling match against Pittsburg. Other Freedom highlights included Zack Hanson at 140 pounds winning his match in overtime, and Nick Waldrop winning by a pin in the 152pound division.

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BIRTHS Dec. 14 Steven Woodward and Tabitha Villicana Antioch – Girl Dec. 17 Shanna Joiner Antioch – Girl Dec. 18 Brian Watkins and Codi Rouvinen Byron – Boy Brian Swedberg and Regina Carranza Brentwood – Boy Darrell McGlothin and Markeisha Slaughter Antioch – Boy Kevin and Sue Otwell Brentwood – Boy Tebana Logan Antioch – Girl Dec. 22 Wilvonte George and Shatoya Harper Brentwood – Boy Dec. 26 Juan and Maria Murillo Antioch – Boy Antoine Terrell and Lanaedria Crowe Antioch – Girl Dec. 29 Aaron Akbari and Amy English-Akbari Oakley – Boy Michael Hernandez and Claudia Beltran Discovery Bay – Girl

Eagles spread their wings

n June of 2007, Will Strauss, 15, earned his Eagle Scout Badge, completing his project with Troop 218 of Kingsland, Ga. prior to moving to Brentwood and joining Troop 90 under Scoutmaster Chris Friedmann. His Court of Honor was held Oct. 26, 2008 at Veterans Hall in Brentwood. Will is a sophomore at Heritage High School and his proud parents are Roger and Karen Strauss of Brentwood. His Eagle Scout Project was recruiting and training fellow scouts to register vital personal information about children, should the child go missing, that would aid law enforcement and the recovery effort. Participating parents were provided with a comprehensive identification card that included a picture, fingerprints and a DNA sample. Will coordinated his project with law enforcement agencies, arranged for registration/identification sites throughout the community, and engineered the project’s publicity.

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ntioch resident Andy Anjari from Troop 450 of Antioch became an Eagle Scout on Nov. 18. For his Eagle Project, Andy refurbished the environmental garden at Antioch High School, where he is currently a senior. His Eagle Court of Honor will be held March 15 at the El Campanil Theatre in Antioch. His parents, Carmen and Michael Anjari, are very proud. Congratulations, Andy!

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rentwood resident Eric John Stone, 15, held his Eagle Scout Court of Honor Dec. 21 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Chapel in Brentwood. Eric is a sophomore at Heritage High School.

His Eagle Scout Project was the building and installing of fire pits with grills at Camp Fetterman. Eric’s proud parents are John and Alauna Stone of Brentwood. Eric is with Troop 729 led

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laina Carolyn Allen was born in Rexburg, Idaho on Jan. 3 at 7:54 p.m.

She weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces and measured 19¾ inches. Her proud parents are Jessica June Beckstrand-Allen, a 2005 Liberty High school graduate, and Jordan Christopher Allen, a 2000 Antioch High School graduate.

Jordan is currently a full-time student at BYU-Idaho. Alaina’s grandparents are Doug and Annette Beckstrand of Brentwood and David and Cynthia Allen of Antioch. Congratulations to all!

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000046-00 The name of the business (es): Delta Dental and Medical Maintenance Located at: 1120 Alder Creek Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, Mailing: P.O. Box 1387, Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Zacharia Willis, 1120 Alder Creek Way, 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: 1/5/09. Signature of registrant: Zacharia C. Willis This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on:January 5, 2009 By: C. Garcia, Deputy Expires: January 5, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: January 9, 16, 23, 30, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000133-00 The name of the business (es): Asa Bella Market and Deli Located at: 2415 Empire Avenue, #207 In: Brentwood, CA 94513, Mailing: 169 Sandpiper Drive, Pittsburg, CA 94565 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Doris Jean Glasper, 169 Sandpiper Drive, Pittsburg, CA 94565. 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: Doris Jean Glasper This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: January 7, 2009 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires: January 7, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000210-00 The name of the business (es): LE Nails Located at: 8065 Brentwood Boulevard, #3 In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Hai Le, 3712 Massimo Circle, Stockton, CA 95212. 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: Hai Le This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: January 12, 2009 By: C. Garcia, Deputy Expires: January 12, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000134-00 The name of the business (es): Books And More Located at: 4492 Silverberry Court In: Concord, CA 94521 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Wilson Currie, 4492 Silverberry Court, Concord, CA 94521. 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: Wilson J. Currie This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: January 7, 2009 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires: January 7, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000152-00 The name of the business (es): Mboya IMPORT-EXPORT MERCHANT Located at: 100 Birmingham Court In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Arthur M. Perry, 100 Birmingham Court, 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: Arthur M. Perry This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: January 8, 2009 By: C. Garcia, Deputy Expires: January 8, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000168-00 The name of the business (es): Absolute Houskeeping Services LLC Located at: 1360 Crescent Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Absolute Housekeeping Services LLC, 1360 Crescent Drive, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Co.l The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 6/12/08. Signature of registrant: Shawn Beddingfield- President This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: January 9, 2009 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires: January 9, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 2009 NAME CHANGE NOTICE PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Robert L. and Carol J. Graves, 1959 Evergreen Avenue, Antioch, CA 94509 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Robert L. and Carol J. Graves FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N09-0009 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Robert L. and Carol J. Graves filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Araya Lynn Messer to Proposed Name: Araya Lynn Messer-Graves 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: 2/27/09 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: BRENTWOOD PRESS b. Petitioner is to bring the minor’s birth certificate to the hearing.Date: 1/2/09 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish Dates: January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000190-00 The name of the business (es): A-Maid For You Located at: 1649 Lillian Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Angel E. Vidana, 1649 Lillian 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: 1/9/09. Signature of registrant: Angel E. Vidana This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: January 9, 2009 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires: January 9, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish: January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-000287-00 The name of the business (es): LEHMANN STABLES Located at: 2075 RANCH ROAD In: BRENTWOOD, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Georg Lehmann and Eline Mariette Lehmann, 2075 Ranch Road, 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: Georg Lehmann This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: January 14, 2009 By: C. Garcia, Deputy Expires: January 14, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000243-00 The name of the business (es): KEEP IT NEW AUTO SERVICE Located at: 8111 Brentwood Boulevard In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): KB METALS LLC, 8111 Brentwood Boulevard, Brentwood, CA 94513.

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: 1/13/09. Signature of registrant: Linn Small-Managing Member This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: January 13, 2009 By: D. Acuff, Deputy Expires: January 13, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish:January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0009187-00 The name of the business (es): Cutiedoodles Located at: 1019 Pear Tree Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Lacyne L. Elness and Erik M. Elness, 1019 Pear Tree Court, 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: Lacyne Elness This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: December 23, 2008 By: Courtney Munn, Deputy Expires: December 23, 2013 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish: January 2, 9,16, 23, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000268-00 The name of the business (es): Parsons Consulting Located at: 115 Eagle Lane In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Gina Parsons 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: Gina Parsons This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: January 13, 2009 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires: January 13, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000331-00 The name of the business (es): Dents and Colors RepairLocated at: 200 Village Drive, #1K In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Mailing: P.O. Box 929, Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Cesar Sanchez, 200 Village Drive, #1K, 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: Cesar Sanchez This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: January 15, 2009 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires: January 15, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0009206-00 The name of the business (es): Michael DiGuido Photography Located at: 421 Madison Court In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Michael Anthony DiGuido and Kim Theresa DiGuido, 421 Madison

Court, Brentwood, CA 94513. This business is conducted by: Husband & Wife The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/24/- 08. Signature of registrant: Michael Anthony DiGuido This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: December 24, 2008 By: H. Franklin, Deputy Expires: December 24, 2013 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: January 2, 9, 16, 23, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-000202-00 The name of the business (es): ARTURO’S TAX SERVICE & ASSOCIATES Located at: 8065 Brentwood Boulevard, Unit 3B In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Mailing: 2113 Truman Lane, Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Arturo Ordaz and Audelia Ordaz, 2113 Truman Lane, Oakley, CA 94561.

This business is conducted by: Husband and Wife The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 1/1/96. Signature of registrant: Arturo Ordaz This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: January 12, 2009 By: M. Oliver, Deputy Expires: January 12, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0009231-00 The name of the business (es): Ortega’s Yard Maintenance Located at: 828 South Estates Drive In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Esequiel Z. Ortega and Celia Ortega, 828 South Estates Drive, Brentwood, CA 94513.

This business is conducted by: Husband & Wife The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Esequiel Z. Ortega This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: December 29, 2008 By: H. Franklin, Deputy Expires: December 29, 2013 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: January 2, 9, 16, 23, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0009064-00 The name of the business (es): Creative Events By Ashley Located at: 524 Stirling Court In: Discovery Bay, CA 94505 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Creative Solutions By Ashley, LLC, 524 Stirling Court, Discovery Bay, CA 94505.

This business is conducted by: a Limited Liability Co.l The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/17/08. Signature of registrant: Ashley Dicksa This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: December 17, 2008 By: M. Oliver, Deputy Expires: December 17, 2013 Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish: January 9, 16, 23, 30, 2009 NAME CHANGE NOTICE PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Ali Abdollah Mianji, 540 Canyon Woods Circle, Apt. #204, San Ramon, CA 94582 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Ali Abdollah Mianji FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N09-0020 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Ali Abdollah Mianji filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a.

Ali Abdollah Mianji to Proposed Name: Schaun Daniel Konradd 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: 3/5/09 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: 1/7/09 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0009195-00 The name of the business (es): whybuynewautos.com Located at: 8111 Brentwood Boulevard In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Saratoga Vehicle Management, 8111 Brentwood Boulevard, Brentwood, CA 94513. 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: Dave Matarazzo-President This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: December 24, 2008 By: T. Ragsdale, Deputy Expires: December 24, 2013 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: January 2, 9,16, 23, 2009 NAME CHANGE NOTICE PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Kwabena Safo Amoakohene, 62 Ball Court, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Kwabena Amoakohene FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N09-0042 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Kwabena Amoakohene filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a.

Kwabena Safo Amoakohene (AKA) Kobby Safo Amoakohene (AKA) Kobina Amoakohene (AKA) Paa Kwabena Amoakohene (AKA) Chris Amoakohene to Proposed Name: Chris Amoakohene 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: 3/10/09 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: 1/8/09 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish Dates: January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 2009 NAME CHANGE NOTICE PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Po Liu, 10032 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito, CA 94530 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Po Liu FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N08-2033 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Po Liu filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Po Liu to Proposed Name: Paul Liu 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: 3/2/09 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: 1/2/09 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 2009 STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME File N08-6988 The name of the business (es): LE Nails Located at: 8065 Brentwood Boulevard, #3 In: Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Gioan Phan and Thu Huong Le, 3712 Massimo Circle, Stockton, CA 95212. This business is conducted by: Husband and Wife The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 9/18/08. Signature of registrant: Gioan Phan This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: January 12, 2009 By: C. Garcia, Deputy Expires: January 12, 2014 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 08-0095340 Title Order No. 08-8348901 Investor/Insurer No. 138923765 APN No. 037-490- 069-4 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/14/2006. 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: CARLOS VAZQUEZ AND SONIA VAZQUEZ, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 09/14/2006 and recorded 09/28/- 06, as Instrument No. 2006- 0307742-00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 02/05/2009 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA. 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: 4796 SNOWY EGRET WAY, OAKLEY, CA, 945611698. 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 $587,653.27.

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. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office.

DATED: 12/06/2008 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# 2962608 01/16/2009, 01/- 23/2009, 01/30/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: January 16, 23, 30, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-167032-C Loan No. 22409967 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/24/2005. 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: CHIKAO ISHIKATA AND KARIN H. ISHIKATA, HUSBAND AND WIFE. Recorded 4/4/2005 as Instrument No. 2005- 0115343-00 in Book -, page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:2/13/ 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: 14 BOB WHITE COURT OAKLEY, California 94561 APN #: 041-330-025-2 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $548,825.93, 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: 1/19/2009 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Christine Gomez- Schwab, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 2970658 01/- 23/2009, 01/30/2009, 02/06/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: January 23, 30, February 6, 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: January 2, 2009 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: VIRK PARAMJIT SINGH The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 41 SAND CREEK ROAD BRENTWOOD, CA 94513-7321 Type of license(s) Applied for: 41-ON-SALE BEER AND WINE EATING PLACE Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: January 9, 16, 23, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0009203-00 The name of the business (es): PEOPLE FIRST INSURANCE SERVICES Located at: 1383 BUCHANAN ROAD In: PITTSBURG, CA 94565 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Spiritcloud Insurance Agency, Inc., 4240 Mehaffey Way, 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: 11/1/08.

Signature of registrant: Lisa JueThompson, President This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: December 24, 2008 By: T. Ragsdale, Deputy Expires: December 24, 2013 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish: January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 2009 NAME CHANGE NOTICE PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Victoria Marie Holmes, 204 Continente Avenue, Brentwood, CA 94513 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Victoria Marie Holmes FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N08-2030 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Victoria Marie Holmes filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a.

Victoria Marie Holmes AKA Poppy Marie Holmes to Proposed Name: Poppy Victoria Marie Holmes 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: 2/20/09 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: December 22, 2008 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273 Publish Dates: January 2, 9, 16, 23, 2009 AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0009130-00 The name of the business (es): Star Castle Daycare Located at: 4175 Brown Road In: Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Alexis Kuhn, 4175 Brown Road, 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: December 19, 2008 This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: December 19, 2013 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires: December 19, 2013 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish: January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-122445-C Loan No. 7442018339 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/3/2006.

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 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: GABRIEL BARRON, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded 8/16/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0259233-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 2/13/2009 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: 2900 SUNSET LANE ANTIOCH, CA 94509 APN #: 068-171-031 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $362,747.51, 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: 1/16/2009 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Omar Solorzano, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 2971595 01/23/2009, 01/30/2009, 02/06/2009 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: January 23, 30, February 6, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0009315-00 The name of the business (es): Allitech Services Located at: 2063 Main Street, Suite 244 In: Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Marianne Allison and Darrin Allison, 67 Sun Chase Court, Oakley, CA 94561.

This business is conducted by: Husband & Wife The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 12/31/08. Signature of registrant: Sheri Bond This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: December 31, 2008 By: D Acuff, Deputy Expires: December 31, 2013 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish: January 9, 16, 23, 30, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0009247-00 The name of the business (es): Cypress Cleaners Located at: 2027 Main Street In: Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Choonwon Cho, 5100 Vista Grande Drive, Antioch, CA 94531. 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: Choonwon Cho This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: December 29, 2008 By: Courtney Munn, Deputy Expires: December 29, 2013 Oakley Press No. 030477 Publish: January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0009247-00 The name of the business (es): Cypress Cleaners Located at: 2027 Main Street In: Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Choonwon Cho, 5100 Vista Grande Drive, Antioch, CA 94531. This business is conducted by: an Individual The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious busi-

ness name or names listed above on: N/A. Signature of registrant: Choonwon Cho This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: December 29, 2008 By: Courtney Munn, Deputy Expires: December 29, 2013 Oakley Press No. 030477 Publish: January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 13, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File #F-0000031-00 The name of the business (es): Coffee and Gelato Located at: 2170 Main Street, Suite B In: Oakley, CA 94561 Mailing: 1589 Cornell Drive, Brentwood, CA 94513 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Brentwood Coffee, LLC, 1589 Cornell Drive, Brentwood, CA 94513.

This business is conducted by: a Limited Partnership The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on: 1/2/09. Signature of registrant: Sheri Bond This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: January 2, 2009 By: H. Franklin, Deputy Expires: January 2, 2014 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish: January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 2009 NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY (CIVIL CODE ‘a7 1988) Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to Civil Code ‘a7 1988, on the 28th Day of January 2009 Litton Loan Servicing, shall sell at public auction at 10:00 AM at 2314 Mandarin Way Antioch CA 94509 the following personal property: Washer, dryer, refrigerator, miscellaneous furniture, televisions, and miscellaneous household contents. Property to be sold in bulk to the highest bidder. All property must be removed at the conclusion of the sale at the expense of the highest bidder. All payments to be in cash or cashier’s check or some combination thereof. Seller reserves the right to cancel the sale without notice or, if per agreement with the owner of the above property, to sell a portion of the above the property. Public Sale conducted by Auctioneer Forrest O’ Brien: CA Bond # 00104533207. Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: January 16, 23, 2009 NOTICE OF SALE ADVERTISEMENT OF SALE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned intends to sell the personal property described below to enforce a lien imposed on said property pursuant to Section 21700-21716 of the Business & Professions Code, Section 2328 of the UCC, Section 535 of the Penal Code and previsions of the Civil Code. The undersigned will sell at public sale by competitive bidding on the11th DAY OF FEBRUARY 2009, TIME 10:00AM on the premises where said property has been stored and which are located at Premier Self Storage, 2150 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561 County of Contra Costa, State of California, the following: A107 JOANNA BERGERON A134 CHARLES MURRY A-136 JESSICA MELGOZA A-142 CHAD E MURR A-224 NANCY LAFFERTY A-277 NANCI LENI A-295 MAURINE GONZALES A-306 ERIC J. LEARN A-312 SANDRA BULLARD A-318 CRYSTAL HARRIS B-413 SAM LEWIS B-415 MARY REED B-439 ROBERT MORIARTY B-454 JODELL GREEN B-529 ROBERT L. RODGERS DBA CATALOG LICENSE, LLC B-556 RICHARD BOSCH B-574 MAURINE GONZALES C-618 ANDREA M SARMIENTO C-635 MICHELE BRADSHAW C-637 SUZANNE SALINAS & CARLA COOLEY D-703 RODNEY MURPHY D-704 SAM LEWIS D-739 MAURINE GONZALES E-802 ROBYN WHITE E-813 ANTONIO BERMUDEZ Property to be sold described as boxes (contents unknown), totes (contents unknown), mattresses, bed frame, headboards, foot boards, dining sets, couches, love seats, yard chairs, glass patio tables, framed art work, yard tools, planters, ladders, hand truck dollies, fishing equipment, televisions, dressers, stereo equipment, speakers, shaws, computer compatible devices, children toys, clothing, purses and bags, shoes, lamps, tables, desks, futon, file cabinets, snow jackets metal shelving unit, pillows, bedding sets, fans, men s clothing, holiday décor, vacuums, washer/dryer sets, refrigerator, car detail kits, office equipment, tool boxes, shop tools such as drills, sanders etc., work bench, drop lights, lots of hand tools, carpentry tools,movies,drum set, guitar case, golf clubs, sewing machines, fabric, arts and craft material, quilt making accessories, pattern books, board games for children, glider chair with ottoman, metal closet storage device, microwaves, books, bean bag chairs, baby items, car seat, crib, highchair, play pen, stroller, toddler bed, swing etc. and more . Purchases must be paid for at the time of purchases in cash only. All purchased items sold as is where is and must be removed at the time of sale. Sale subject to cancellation in the event of settlement between owner and obligated party. Dated this 23rd and 30th day of January, 2009 PREMIER SELF STORAGE 925-6798877 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: January 23, 30, 2009

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NAME CHANGE NOTICE PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Desiree Lai and Don Huey, 28 Puffin Circle, Oakley, CA 94561 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: Desiree Lai and Don Huey FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N08-2025 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: Desiree Lai and Don Huey filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. Kaylee Allison Lai to Proposed Name: Kaylee Allison Huey 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: 2/17/09 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: 12/19/08 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 021273 Publish Dates: January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 2009

LLC Date: 1/20/2009 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Ileanna Petersen, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 2971294 01/23/2009, 01/30/2009, 02/06/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: January 23, 30, February 6, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-164566-C Loan No. 7438794810 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/2/2004. 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 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: ANTONIO RODRIGUEZ, AN UNMARRIED MAN Recorded 12/- 14/2004 as Instrument No. 2004- 0478434-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:1/30/2009 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: 4625 LA VISTA DRIVEOAKLEY, California 94561 APN #: 041-210-007-5 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $354,377.17, 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: 12/30/2008 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-7302727 Christine Gomez-Schwab, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 2960613 01/09/2009, 01/- 16/2009, 01/23/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: January 9, 16, 23, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-166776-C Loan No. 7441695061 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/26/2006. 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: CINDY VINSONHALER, A MARREID WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Recorded 6/29/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0205917-00 in Book -, page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:2/13/2009 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: 733 SOLITUDE DRIVE OAKLEY, California 94561 APN #: 034-420-062-1 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $528,366.05, 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: 1/19/2009 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504-3120 Sale Line: 714-730-2727 Christine Gomez- Schwab, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 2970659 01/- 23/2009, 01/30/2009, 02/06/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: January 23, 30, February 6, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2008-00241 Loan No.: 7000015476 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/13/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business

in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor: RUBEN CALDERON AND GUADALUPE CALDERON, COMMUNITY PROPERTY Duly Appointed Trustee: Atlantic & Pacific Foreclosure Services, LLC Recorded 3/20/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0083544-00 in book , page and rerecorded on --- as --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 1/30/2009 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 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $395,564.08 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 205 SPINDRIFT CT OAKLEY, California 94561 A.P.N.: 035-600- 024 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. We may report information about your account to credit bureaus. Late payments, missed payments or other defaults on your account may be reflected in your credit report.

This communication is for the purposes of collecting a debt, and information obtained will be used for that purpose.

This notice is required by the provisions of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and does not imply that we are attempting to collect money from anyone who has discharged the debt under the bankruptcy laws of the United States. If you have been discharged from personal liability on the mortgage because of bankruptcy proceedings and have not reaffirmed the mortgage, this letter is not an attempt to collect a debt from you, but merely provides informational notice that foreclosure proceedings to enforce the lien against the property to satisfy some or all of the debt are commencing. Date: 01/05/2009 Atlantic & Pacific Foreclosure Services, LLC 1610 E. Saint Andrew Pl., Suite 150F Santa Ana, CA 92705 Automated Sale Information: 714-730-2727 or www. lpsasap.com for NON-SALE information: 888-313-1969 Tai Alailima, Foreclosure Manager ASAP# 2955929 01/09/2009, 01/- 16/2009, 01/23/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: January 9, 16, 23, 2009

vided in said not(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: Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $399,782.75 (ESTIMATED) ACCRUED INTEREST AND ADDITIONAL ADVANCES, IF ANY, WILL INCREASE THIS FIGURE PRIOR TO SALE 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: JANUARY 07, 2009 ROBERT E. WEISS INCORPORATED, AS TRUSTEE ATTN: FORECLOSURE DEPARTMENT 920 VILLAGE OAKS DRIVE COVINA CA 91724 (626)9674302 FOR SALE INFORMATION: WWW. FIDELITYASAP.COM OR 714) 7302727 CRIS A KLINGERMAN, ESQ. WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT, AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAIN WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ASAP# 2966116 01/16/2009, 01/23/2009, 01/30/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: January 16, 23, 30, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2008-00546 Loan No.: 7000006424 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 9/15/2006. 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 PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor: YANET CALDERON, A SINGLE WOMAN Duly Appointed Trustee: Atlantic & Pacific Foreclosure Services, LLC Recorded 9/26/2006 as Instrument No. 2006-0303643-00 in book , page and rerecorded on --- as --- of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 2/13/2009 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 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $485,624.39 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 436 CORNISH COURT OAKLEY, California 94561 A.P.N.: 035-720- 002-1 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. We may report information about your account to credit bureaus.

Late payments, missed payments or other defaults on your account may be reflected in your credit report.

This communication is for the purposes of collecting a debt, and information obtained will be used for that purpose.

This notice is required by the provisions of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and does not imply that we are attempting to collect money from anyone who has discharged the debt under the bankruptcy laws of the United States. If you have been discharged from personal liability on the mortgage because of bankruptcy proceedings and have not reaffirmed the mortgage, this letter is not an attempt to collect a debt from you, but merely provides informational notice that foreclosure proceedings to enforce the lien against the property to satisfy some or all of the debt are commencing. Date: 01/15/2009 Atlantic & Pacific Foreclosure Services, LLC 1610 E. Saint Andrew Pl., Suite 150F Santa Ana, CA 92705 Automated Sale Information: 714-730-2727 or www. lpsasap.com for NON-SALE information: 888-313-1969 Tai Alailima, Foreclosure Manager ASAP# 2969336 01/23/2009, 01/- 30/2009, 02/06/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: January 23, 30, February 6, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 08-0062423 Title Order No. 08-8-228409 Investor/Insurer No. 435854 APN No. 035-692- 023-1 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/15/2005. 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: JOSEPH GARY SEIBER, JR. AND SHIRLEY SEIBER, HUSBAND AND WIFE AS JOINT TENANTS, dated 04/- 15/2005 and recorded 04/29/05, as Instrument No. 2005-0152590- 00, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, will sell on 02/- 13/2009 at 10:00AM, At the Court Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 725 Court Street (corner of Main and Court Street), Martinez, CA. 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: 1728 FREEPORT 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. 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 $382,284.77.

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. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office.

DATED: 09/14/2008 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# 2969240 01/23/2009, 01/- 30/2009, 02/06/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: January 23, 30, February 6, 2009

nia Civil Code 2923.5 ( c), the beneficiary or authorized agent declares as follows: 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 e-mail; by face to face meeting. 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. Date: 12/24/2008 Quality Loan Service Corp. 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645- 7711 For NON SALE information only Sale Line: 714730-2727 or Login to: www.fidelityasap. com Reinstatement Line: 619-6457711 Erik Rasanen 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# 2956382 01/- 09/2009, 01/16/2009, 01/23/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: January 9, 16, 23, 2009

lpsasap.com for NON-SALE information: 888-313-1969 Tai Alailima, Foreclosure Manager ASAP# 2967988 01/16/2009, 01/- 23/2009, 01/30/2009 Antioch Press No. 06-1617 Publish Dates: January 16, 23, 30, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE Trustee Sale No. 06-7722 Title Order No. E710350 APN 33-070- 049 You are in default under a Deed of Trust dated 08/11/08. 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 01/29/- 09 at 10:00 a.m., Aztec Foreclosure Corporation as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 08/22/05 in Instrument No. 2005-0315072-00, Book - Page - of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, executed by: Luis Ruben Mendoza and Griselda Mendoza, husband and wufe, as Trustor, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for the registered holders of New Century Home Equity Loan Trust, Series 2005-B, Asset Backed Pass- Through Certificates., as Beneficiary, 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 at 725 Court Street (corner of Main & Court Streets), 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 purported to be: 219 Douglas Road, Oakley, CA 94561. The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. 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, towit: $592,090.98 (Estimated) Accrued interest and additional advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale.

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: December 17, 2008 Robbie Weaver Assistant Secretary & Assistant Vice President Aztec Foreclosure Corporation c/o 3350 Country Club Dr., Suite 202 Cameron Park, CA 95682 Phone: (800) 731- 0850 or (602) 222-5711 Fax: (847) 627-8803 For Trustee’s Sale Information Call 714-730-2727 www.fidelityasap.com ASAP# 2954184 01/09/2009, 01/16/2009, 01/23/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: January 9, 16, 23, 2009 NAME CHANGE NOTICE PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: John Bresee, 360 Payne Avenue, Brentwood, CA 94513 SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553 PETITION OF: John Bresee FOR CHANGE OF NAME ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME CASE NUMBER: N09-0041 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: 1. Petitioner: John Bresee filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present Name: a. John Charles Bresee to Proposed Name: John Mountain McCarthy 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: 3/5/09 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: 1/7/09 Judith A. Sanders, Pro tem Judge of the Superior Court Brentwood Press No. 02- 1273 Publish Dates: January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 2009 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME TATEMENT File #F-0000116-00 The name of the business (es): LightHeaded Designs Located at: 28 Chelsea Court In: Oakley, CA 94561 Is hereby registered by the following owner(s): Nathaniel Lopez, 28 Chelsea 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: 1/7/09. Signature of registrant: Nathaniel Lopez This statement was filed with Stephen L Weir, County Clerk Of Contra Costa County on: January 7, 2009 By: J. Odegaard, Deputy Expires: January 7, 2014 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish: January 16, 23, 30, February 6, 2009

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-152398-C Loan No. 0601444323 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/22/2005. 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: MARK T. GREENWOOD, A MARRIED MAN, AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY. Recorded 12/30/2005 as Instrument No. 20050500397-00 in Book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:1/30/2009 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: 5132 STRATFORD DRIVE OAKLEY, California 94561 APN #: 034-360- 001-1 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $480,627.70, 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: 12/29/2008 2255 North Ontario Street, Suite 400 Burbank, California 91504- 3120 Sale Line: 714-7302727 Christine Gomez-Schwab, TRUSTEE SALE OFFICER ASAP# 2958756 01/09/2009, 01/- 16/2009, 01/23/2009 Oakley Press No. 03-0477 Publish Dates: January 9, 16, 23, 2009 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No. GM-166629-C Loan No. 0359279676 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/14/2006. 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: CARLOS F. CABELLO, A SINGLE MAN Recorded 3/24/- 2006 as Instrument No. 2006- 0090303-00 in Book -, page - of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale:2/ 13/2009 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: 1630 DAWSON COURT OAKLEY, California 94561-0000 APN #: 035453-018 The total amount secured by said instrument as of the time of initial publication of this notice is $391,751.72, 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,

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TRUSTEE’S SALE # 08-3109- CA LOAN NO. 0033704016 TITLE ORDER # Q801334 APN NUMBER: 033-420-026-8 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 01-12- 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 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. ON 02-06-2009 AT 10:00 A.M., ROBERT E. WEISS INCORPORATED as the duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to deed of trust recorded 01-22-2007, book , page , instrument 2007-0019071-00 of official records in the office of the recorder of CONTRA COSTA county, California, executed by: RALPH M. BIGGS AND ADRIANA BIGGS, HUSBAND AND WIFE, as Trustor, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. ACTING SOLELY AS NOMINEE FOR LENDER, 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. Place of sale: 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 ON SAID 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: 64 GRAND CANYON CIRCLE 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 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 thereon, as pro-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS # CA-08-183874-ED Loan # 3017678115 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/5/2007. 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): MOHAMMAD KESSER JAWED, A MARRIED MAN Recorded: 6/13/2007 as Instrument No. 2007-0171493-00 in book xxx, page xxx of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, California; Date of Sale: 1/- 29/2009 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, CA. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $598,873.32 The purported property address is: 1302 PORTSMOUTH ST OAKLEY CA OAKLEY, CA 94561 Assessors Parcel No. 034-380- 021-5 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, 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 Califor-

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE T.S. No.: 2008-00505 Loan No.: 1006895014 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/15/2006. 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 PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a Deed of Trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. BENEFICIARY MAY ELECT TO BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor: MANUEL VELASQUEZ, AN UNMARRIED MAN Duly Appointed Trustee: Atlantic & Pacific Foreclosure Services, LLC Recorded 3/30/- 2006 as Instrument No. 2006- 0097752-00 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California, Date of Sale: 2/6/2009 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 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $471,399.71 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 4457 PAMPAS CIRCLE ANTIOCH, California 94531-000 A.P.N.: 055- 090-011 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. We may report information about your account to credit bureaus. Late payments, missed payments or other defaults on your account may be reflected in your credit report.

This communication is for the purposes of collecting a debt, and information obtained will be used for that purpose.

This notice is required by the provisions of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and does not imply that we are attempting to collect money from anyone who has discharged the debt under the bankruptcy laws of the United States. If you have been discharged from personal liability on the mortgage because of bankruptcy proceedings and have not reaffirmed the mortgage, this letter is not an attempt to collect a debt from you, but merely provides informational notice that foreclosure proceedings to enforce the lien against the property to satisfy some or all of the debt are commencing. Date: 01/13/2009 Atlantic & Pacific Foreclosure Services, LLC 1610 E. Saint Andrew Pl., Suite 150F Santa Ana, CA 92705 Automated Sale Information: 714-730-2727 or www.

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ENTERTAINMENT OUT & ABOUT IN EAST COUNTY

Friday, Jan. 23 Liberty Idol 2009 Liberty Idols perform at 7 p.m. in Liberty High School’s Performing Arts Center in Brentwood. For more information, call Sommer at 925-209-9834.

Saturday, Jan. 24 Michael Paul Band If you like new country and southern rock, don’t miss The Michael Paul Band at Tugs in Bethel Island. Showtime is 9:30 p.m. For more information, call 925-852-7915.

James Clark The El Campanil Theatre hosts James Clark in a Tribute to Elvis at 8 p.m. For tickets and more information, call 925-757-9500.

Saturday, Jan. 31 Chris Cain Blues guitarist Chris Cain and special guest Volker Strifler Band will perform at The El Campanil Theatre in Antioch at 8 p.m. For tickets and more information, call 925-757-9500.

Life in Song The husband-and-wife team of Jacovia and Seracy, who will amaze you with their pop and R&B talents, will perform at Tugs in

Bethel Island at 9:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.lifeinsong.com.

Monday, Feb. 2 Mecca Feed Tickets are now available for the annual Bristow Music Department’s Mecca Feed fundraiser. Dine in the gym and enjoy music by the Bristow Jazz Band and Choir. Feed time runs from 5-7 p.m. The required presale is $13. For more information, call Lisa at 925-513-2740 or e-mail lisamitchener@yahoo.com.

Sunday, Feb. 8 Voices in Harmony The Liberty High School singers welcome Voices in Harmony to Brentwood at 2 p.m. for a joint concert. Voices in Harmony is an award-winning a cappella chorus of 90-plus men based in San Jose. For more information, call 925-550-3582.

Events Saturday, Jan. 24 and Sunday, Jan. 25 Wine Tasting Hannah Nicole Vineyards, 6740 Balfour Road in Brentwood, holds a wine tasting every weekend. Enjoy award-winning wines in the indoor tasting room surrounded by the beautiful vineyards and a view of Mt. Diablo.

The tasting runs from 1-5 p.m. For more information, call 925-513-0769.

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

Sunday, Jan. 25 Super Bowl Shuffle The 19th Hole Casino & Lounge hosts a Super Bowl Shuffle Texas Hold’em Tournament at 2:15 p.m. in Antioch. Free dinner will be served to all players. For more information, call 925-757-6545.

Monday, Jan. 26 Body for Life Challenge Susan Emmett, a certified A.F.A.A. personal trainer, is sponsoring the next fitness and nutrition event. Lose those holiday pounds and meet past winners. Reservations are limited. Call 925-240-5123 for more information.

Friday, Jan. 30 Girls Night Out Girlfriends Unlimited hosts a Bunco/Domino game night at Neighborhood Church in Brentwood from 7-9 p.m. The Green Thumber’s garden club hosts a demo and chocolate fountain that run all night long.

The best part: it’s all free. For more information, call 925-634-1415, ext. 1131.

Saturday, Feb. 7 Dinner/Dance & Auction Timber Point Elementary School’s PTA presents Parents Night Out – an evening of dinner, dancing and a silent and live auction to raise money for the school – from 6-11 p.m. at the Discovery Bay County Club. Tickets

are $65 and available in advance. For more information, call 925-516-9234.

Friday, Feb. 13 Romancing the ’20s Fil-Am of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church presents Romancing the ’20s, a Valentine’s Dinner Dance held from 7 p.m.-1 a.m. at Resurrection Ministries, 1275 Fairview Ave. in Brentwood. Tickets are $35; proceeds benefit the church parking lot.

For more information and tickets, call Jan at 925-354-1999 or Emma at 925-325-5249.

Shows Sunday, Jan. 25 ‘Roman Holiday’ El Campanil Theatre, 602 W. Second St., will screen the classic film “Roman Holiday,” starring Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 and $6. For more information, call 925-757-9500.

Friday, Feb. 6 and Saturday, Feb. 7 ‘Meet Me In St. Louis’ Stage Right Conservatory Theater will present “Meet Me In St. Louis” at 7 p.m.; 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 8; 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 12-Saturday, Feb.14. Performances take place at the Nick Rodriguez Theater in Antioch. For ticket prices and more information, call 925-550-0318.

Heritage High School H i g h l i g h t s The Parents Club of Heritage High School wants you to stay informed with these “Highlights” each month in the Brentwood Press. Please attend our monthly meeting, open to all parents of Heritage students, the second Tuesday of the month in the Staff lounge at 7:00 p.m.

HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL RISING STARS presents the production of “Oliver!” Words and music by Lionel Bart licensed by arrangement with Oliver!

Productions, LTD. Dates of production are: Thursday Feb. 26 , Friday Feb. 27, Saturday Feb. 28, Thursday March 5, Friday March 6, at 7:00 P.M. and Saturday March 7 at 2:00 P.M. The Junior Class of 2010 is in need of 200 yards of paper mesh gossamer to use as decoration for their prom. The colors they need are bright pink, bright orange, bright blue and bright green. If you are able to donate please contact Katie Harris at: 634.8688.

THE GRAD NIGHT COMMITTEE meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month in the staff lounge of the Administration Building at 7:30 p.m. We are still in need of volunteers. Please attend our monthly meeting and see how you can help!

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MEMORY BRICKS: Memory Bricks are available through the Patriot Parents Club. This is an excellent way for parents to honor their student’s experiences and to commemorate their Patriot experience. You may purchase a brick with engraved brass plate, laid in the walkway for $50.00. Choose your design from the set templates. Download the form and drop it off at the front office or mail it to the address listed on the form. Makes a great holiday gift!

For more information concerning your Heritage High School Student attend the monthly Parents Club meeting and visit: www.patriotparents.org

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CALENDAR LOCAL EVENTS & SERVICE CLUBS

Events Saturday, Jan. 24 Chamber Celebration The Brentwood Chamber of Commerce Installation Awards Dinner and Casino Night takes place at 6 p.m. at Shadow Lakes Golf Club. Tickets are $50 per person for the meal and professional tables and dealers.

For more information, call 925-634-3344 or e-mail jilda@brentwooodchamber.com.

Digital Camera Course This one-day workshop covers the most common features of digital cameras and basic photography skills at the Nick Rodriguez Community Center in Antioch from 10-11:30 a.m. The cost is $25 and the class is taught by photographer Luns Louie.

For more information, call 925-779-7070.

Creekside Park Grand Opening The Grand Opening of Oakley’s Creekside Park takes place at 10 a.m. at 3900 Creekside Way. Come enjoy the BMX track and brand-new Skate Park. A play structure is available for young children.

Refreshments and snacks are provided at this free event.

Flames Before Bulbs Explore how miners lit the underground in the days before electricity. The event takes place from 10-11 a.m. and 2 -3 p.m. at Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve in Antioch. For more information, call 925757-2620.

Crab Feed East County Youth Football hosts its fourth annual Crab Feed at 6 p.m. at Veterans Hall in Brentwood. Tickets are $35. For more information, call Mario at 925-625-1698 or Jim at 925-206-9580.

Sunday, Jan. 25 Valentines for Veterans Stamp Camp, a Valentine Card signing for Veterans, takes place from 1-4 p.m. at Red Men & Pocahontas Hall, 1403 Main St. in Oakley. A $15 fee is required to defray the cost of the cards. For more information, call Debra at 925-776-7851 or Alicia at 925-625-1102.

Monday, Jan. 26 Delta Informal Gardeners Mike Moran of the East Bay Regional Park District is the guest speaker at DIG’s monthly meeting at the Brentwood United Methodist Church Social Hall. For more information, call Jon at 925-240-6060 or visit www.deltainformalgardeners.org.

Tuesday, Jan. 27 Parents of Eighth-graders Freedom High School hosts an event for parents of eighth-graders about to enter high school. English-speaking sessions are scheduled for 5-6 and 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the multi-purpose room; Spanish-speaking session at 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the staff lounge of the A Building. For more information, call 925-625-5900.

Thursday, Jan. 29 Bruce Stuart Benefit Concert A concert for the Bruce Stuart Music Fund, featuring the Brentwood Concert Band and the Liberty High School Symphonic Band led by guest conductors Allan E. Jones and Arthur J. Holton III, takes place at 7 p.m. in the Allan E. Jones Performing Arts Center in Brentwood. Admission is a donation. For more information, call 925-759-9837.

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

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

Sign-ups Thrift Shop To Open Lighthouse Thrift Shop, 100 W. Sixth St. in Antioch, is opening to assist Bread of Life, a nonprofit agency operating a food pantry for homeless and needy people in East County. Bring your donation to the store Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, call 925-470-3157.

Historical Society Volunteers are needed to help the new season get underway at the East Contra Costa Historical Society. Orientation Days are Saturday, Feb. 28 and Sunday, March 8 at 1 p.m. Opening Day is Saturday, March 28. For more information, call Dave or Joyce at 925679-1024 or Pat at 925-625-3553.

Jazzercize Class This is a one-day offer: sign up on Monday, Jan. 26 and pay nothing until March. Sign ups begin at 9 a.m. at 640 Harvest Park Drive in Brentwood. For more information, call Cindy at 925-240-6658.

Book Club for ‘Little Women’ The Liberty High School POPs announces a Book Club for Little Women of all ages.

Members will read the classic “Little Women” and meet at Liberty to discuss it on Saturdays through Feb. 21 from 10-11:30 a.m. New members are encouraged to join at any time. For more information, e-mail PLY_little_women@hotmail.com.

Weight Loss Challenge Meetings are held on Mondays through March 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the Church of Christ building, 1020 E. Tregallas Road. For more information, call Jeff at 925-783-4043.

Job Training & Placement Opportunity Junction, 3102 Delta Fair Blvd. in Antioch, will help you with job training, placement information and application sessions during the month of January. For times and dates, call 925-776-1133.

Books for the Homebound Volunteers are needed to provide this service to homebound Brentwood, Antioch and Pittsburg residents. The service is provided by the Contra Costa County Library. To become a volunteer, call Susan at 925-927-3211.

On the Horizon Weight Loss Challenge The 12-week program provides advice on proper nutrition and food choices, and encourages exercise. A $29 entry fee creates the jackpot and is paid out in weekly prizes and cash to the three biggest weight losers.

The weekly nutrition class is free. For more information, call Nicole at 925-418-5635.

Do-It-Yourself Tax Assistance Those whose income is $52,000 or less can electronically file their 2008 tax returns for free at a tax assistance event held Friday, Jan. 30 from 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 31 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information and to sign up, visit www.opportunityjuction.org/ taxes or call 925-776-1133.

School House Rock A Place of Learning invites you to the Shadow Lakes Golf Club Event Center in Brentwood on Saturday, Jan. 31 at 6 p.m. for a fundraiser featuring a tapas-style dinner, wine and entertainment. Proceeds provide free tutoring for underprivileged children in Brentwood. For tickets ($40), call Bill at 925783-6147. For sponsorship information, call Dave at 925-634-1812.

Crab Feed and Auction Krey Elementary holds a Crab Feed Dinner and Auction on Saturday, Jan. 31 at 6 p.m. at Veterans Hall in Brentwood. Tickets are $35. For more information, e-mail kreycoyote0708@yahoo.com.

Super Bowl BBQ King Cookoff Harvest Park Bowl in Brentwood hosts the eighth annual BBQ King Cookoff on Sunday, Feb. 1. Come party with the chefs, learn their cooking secrets and eat their great food. Judging starts at 1:30 p.m.; barbecue is served at 2 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Brentwood Police Activities League and ECCC Historical Society. For ticket information, call 925-516-1221.

Local Authors The Brentwood Library presents local authors talking about their books on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. at the Brentwood Community Center, 730 Third St. This is a free event. For more information, call 925634-4101.

Jewelry Making for Seniors Learn to make many kinds of jewelry at the Brentwood Senior Center, 740 Third St., on Tuesdays, Feb. 3-24 at 9:30 a.m. The fee is $30. For more information, call 925-6342565.

Community Hour of Prayer All are invited to the Lone Tree Golf Course in Antioch for a community hour of prayer on Thursday, Feb. 5 from 6:30-7:30 a.m. A continental breakfast will be provided. For more information, visit www.lovemycity.org.

Hurricanes Crab Feed The Harvest Park Bowl Hurricanes boosters club hosts its ninth annual Crab Feed at Veterans Hall, 757 First St. in Brentwood, on Saturday, Feb. 7 at 5 p.m. For tickets and more information, call 925-516-1221.

Reno Bus Trip Fundraising for East County Arts is a nonprofit organization sponsoring a Reno Bus Trip on Saturday, Feb. 14. Tickets are $40 and include roundtrip transportation via charter bus from Oakley’s Raley’s to Silver Legacy in Reno. For more information, call Gina at 925-679-1954 or Tracy at 925-625-2063.

One-day Jewelry Workshop Learn how to create your own custom jewelry at a one-day workshop held at the Liberty Adult Education Center, 929 Second St. in Brentwood, on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The fee is $25. For more information, call 925-634-2565.

Ongoing Events

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Free Food and Lunch

What do you do when your job doesn’t pay the bills? A free workshop and pizza is available Saturday, Jan. 31 from noon-1 p.m. at Opportunity Junction, 3102 Delta Fair Blvd. in Antioch. For more information, call 925-7761133 or visit www.opportunityjuction.org.

Bread of Life, 415 W. Sixth St., is a nonprofit agency operating a food pantry for homeless and needy people in Contra Costa County.

Every Saturday Bread of Life serves lunch and gives grocery tickets to those in need. For more information, call 925-584-5388.

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Keep that wedding budget under control MICHELLE NGUYEN

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or many newly engaged couples, wedding planning can bring a lot of surprises,

especially when it comes to cost. The economic downturn will hit some wedding budgets hard, but that doesn’t mean a couple must abandon their dreams of a wonderful wedding.

The pictures

Photo by Mike Gellerman

Couples looking to economize might consider booking fewer hours of their photographer’s time. Photographer Mike Gellerman believes that four hours ought to be enough for a professional to put together a memorable record of important and touching moments, such as the one shared by Josh and Laura Moore, above.

Gorgeous photos are a must for any wedding. Wedding photographer Mike Gellerman studied photography in college and has a background in journalism. He began shooting weddings out of school for friends 25 years ago and pursued it as a successful side business. Originally from Southern California, Gellerman moved to Brentwood three years ago. Here he has continued his photography business with his wife, who assists him as his second

photographer. He describes his style as photojournalistic with a touch of ďŹ ne art. “My favorites are the non-posed shots, the reaction shots,â€? says Gellerman.

For the couple desiring great photography at a moderate price, Gellerman suggests booking less time with the photographer. His minimum is four hours, which is ample time to capture the important moments of the big day. Another suggestion for cash-strapped couples is to look at alternatives to traditional photo prints and books. Some couples are happy simply receiving digital copies of their photos on DVD rather than buying prints.

The flowers

No wedding would be complete without owers, whether adorning the bride’s bouquet or the ceremony and reception. Geraldine Stanton of Flowers

by Gerry in Brentwood has more than 35 years of experience in providing owers for weddings. She breaks down wedding see Budget page 5B

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Weddings at Brownstone Gardens in Oakley are set in an environment permeated with the sights, scents and sounds of a tropical paradise.

Photo courtesy of Brownstone Gardens

Nuptials next door MICHELLE NGUYEN

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hoosing a venue to hold a wedding and reception is one of the first and most important

decisions an engaged couple will make during the wedding-planning process.

Many couples search far and wide for the perfect venue but aren’t aware of

Nines

Situated right on the Brentwood Golf Course, Nines offers a gorgeous venue for both wedding ceremony and reception. Event planner Lisa Quinn has been with Nines since it opened 10 years ago. “You don’t just stay some place 10 years because you feel like it,” said Quinn about her job. “You do it because you love your work and believe in what you’re doing.”

the attractive ceremony and reception see Next door page 4B

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Lone Tree Event Center in Antioch can offer a sylvan glade as a backdrop for your special day, as it did for Tanisha and Rockie Young, above.

Photo by Mike Gellerman

Next door from page 3B Quinn and her staff help coordinate all the events at the Nines, handling all the setup and breakdown of the reception and ceremony, although the couple must provide their own flowers, décor and music.

Nines offers outdoor ceremonies on its Pavilion, which overlooks the 18th green.

The beautifully landscaped patio is bordered by greenery and accented with a fountain. It offers wonderful views of the course and Mt. Diablo. “We get great views of the CornFest fireworks,” said Quinn, adding that there have been brides that have booked their weddings for CornFest weekend to enjoy the display.

The banquet area at Nines offers seated dining for 180 guests, though the Pavilion area may also be used during the reception for couples who desire an indoor/outdoor event.

Nines offers a variety of menu options, and

Quinn was proud to note that Nines makes use of local, seasonal fresh produce in all of its menus.

Lone Tree

Lone Tree Golf Course and Event Center in Antioch is a well-known venue for wedding ceremonies and receptions. The event center can accommodate an impressive 400 guests, making it one of the largest venues in East County.

“Our strength lies in our experience,” said General Manager Dave Van Fossen. Fossen, Executive Chef Jonathan Hork and Catering Director Julie Morrow make the most of their many years of experience in some of the nation’s best hotels and private country clubs.

Ceremonies are often held outdoors on see Next door page 10B

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Budget from page 2B flowers into different categories: personal flowers, ceremony flowers, reception flowers and cake table flowers. When choosing which flowers to use, Stanton urges couples to choose something that has

meaning to them, such as a flower given to the bride by the groom while they were dating or a special flower from the bride’s childhood.

Stanton urges couples to hire a professional for their floral needs. “A professional knows how to take into consideration the flower, texture, color and ensure that the choice complements rather than overwhelms.” When it comes to saving money, Stanton urges using seasonal flowers and prioritizing where to spend your flower money. “Give the bride whatever she wants for her day,” said Stanton, emphasizing that the bride’s flowers “should be the most beautiful of all.”

The wedding cake

Wedding cakes are a sweet symbol of the beginning of a new life. Tena Parish has been baking cakes for over 29 years. She opened up TLCakes (Tena Loves Cakes) in Brentwood in 2007 and currently shares downtown space with A Fine Time for Tea. The majority of cakes done by see Budget page 8B

Tux of Class in Antioch carries a full line of the latest styles for the groom tailored to a slim budget.

Photo by Kevin Bartram

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Budget from page 5B TLCakes are for weddings. Parish says that June and July are usually her busiest months for wedding cakes. She notes that she can usually accommodate cake orders with notice as short as two weeks, but that many couples order their cakes months in advance.

The new trend in wedding cakes is to stack the tiers directly on top of each other rather than hold them with supports.

Using supports “makes construction more difficult so that’s why they’re a bit more expensive,” explained Parish. For the bride on a budget, Parish suggests going with a less elaborate, tiered wedding cake.

Another option is to go with a simple,

small wedding cake for the cake cutting, and serving guests slices from a layer cake in the same flavor.

The tuxedos

Though the bride’s gown is often the focus of the day and the budget, the groom and his groomsmen must also look their best. Tux of Class in Antioch just celebrated its 25th anniversary of selling and renting formal wear. Run by Judi Mori, the name Tux of Class was her daughter Gina Mori-Zbacnic’s idea. Mori-Zbacnic began working in the shop as a teenager and then returned as the buyer after see Budget page 11B

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Local Doctor Exposes Weight Loss Industry And Saves You Big Money On Your New Years Resolution…

Brentwood Doctor gives you the “skinny” on the tactics used by the diet and weight loss industry to help separate you from your hard earned dollars while selling you a pipe dream and tips on how you can lose weight without wasting money on gym memberships, outrageous diets or dangerous pills.

Brentwood, Ca – Dr. James Martin D.C. has had it with the diet and weight loss industry and is indeed exposing the diet and weight loss industry and helping guide you to the most direct, fastest, effective and SAFE ways to lose the extra 5, 10, 45 or even 100 lbs. you’ve put on over the last few months or years. This local doctor has had so many of his patients doing everything under the sun to try and lose weight and failing miserably or succeeding at losing the weight only to have it return and then some, that he has just tired of seeing people victimized by these money sucking vampires that prey on innocent consumers at their weakest point. Yeah, they are waiting and salivating for YOU to make your oh so predictable and SHORT LIVED…. you know….NEW YEARS RESOLUTION!! Some of you say it every year.

This year I will lose the weight. Or for some of you it’s your first year to start the never-ending year after year HOPE that you will succeed at losing the unwanted and unsightly fat hanging around your belly or cottage cheese thighs. For some of you, you really want to lose the weight for the health benefit to avoid diabetes and heart disease associated with being overweight.

Whatever your case may be, There is FINALLY HOPE! Dr. Martin isn’t going to be making any friends by giving you the following information, but he is sick and tired of watching people devastated or even depressed by their weight gain and helpless feelings of despair when they fail time and time again. So here goes…. IF you are reading this and you have tried it ALL already, and you really would like to lose the weight and succeed, then pay close attention. If you have tried counting points only to throw your calculator out the window, If you have embarrassed yourself enough with public and humiliating “weigh-ins”, If you are tired of mail order, microwaved and probably unhealthy food, If you are tired of

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Dr. Martin believes the TRUE CAUSE of “Weight Loss Resistance Syndrome” is NOT in your mouth! It IS in your head!! My name is Dr. James Martin and No I’m not trying to be funny.

Let me explain. This amazing discovery hit me like a ton of bricks and I wasn’t even looking! A while back, I was invited by a world famous doctor (now a good friend) who specialized in a non surgical, non invasive brain based behavioral repatterning treatment to help patients quickly and effectively lose weight, to bring my office staff to spend three days with him at his estate and he would train me and my staff on how to do this treatment. This world famous doctor did share with me that he had operated up to 38 weight loss centers at one time and had people losing up to HALF THEIR BODYWEIGHT and kept it off for years after receiving treatment at his centers. He showed me the before and after pictures and their stories….Dozens and dozens of them!! I was astounded!! I was so impressed that I had to try this new technology and treatment on my own patients to see if it really worked. I immediately started treatment on what I call the ULTIMATE COUCH POTATO! My mother in law had been through five back surgeries, can’t walk more than 3 houses on her block, can’t stand more than 10 minutes, can’t really do much of anything! She tried EVERYTHING! Popular weight loss centers that do public weigh-ins, mail order microwave foods, starvation, all kinds of diets, dangerous pills, you name it. And NO lasting results! She could NOT lose weight! She was severely

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the event center’s patio, overlooking the 18th tee. Wedding ceremonies may also be held on the golf course, at the first tee. Following the ceremony, the happy couple can be driven via golf cart to a spot on the green perfect for beautiful wedding photos.

Weddings are also held inside the event center. The ceiling-to-floor windows in the banquet rooms offer a panoramic view of Mt. Diablo as well as the 18th tee and neighboring reservoir.

Lone Tree caters all events held at the event center and offers offsite catering as well.

Couples may choose from a variety of menus, including buffet or plated service and passed hors d’oeuvres.

Brownstone Gardens For the couple looking for a beautiful garden wedding, Brownstone Gardens in Oakley is an outdoor wedding ceremony and reception venue capable of hosting events up to 300. The site is comprised of three areas: The Willow Grove, The Grand Court and Bridal Falls.

Brownstone Gardens is the labor of love of the Wiemholdt family. For his 25th wedding anniversary, Bob Wiemholt built a beautiful pond and gazebo for the outdoor celebration.

His guests were awed by the area that eventually became The Willow Grove. Through the years, the Wiemholt family continued to build see Next door page 11B

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Budget from page 8B graduating from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising.

In addition to offering its namesake tuxedos, the shop also carries dresses – although not bridal gowns or bridesmaid dresses. “We do a lot of mother-of-thebride dresses,” said Mori, adding that the shop carries special-occasion and prom dresses.

For the budget conscious, Mori points out that Tux of Class products are the best quality at affordable prices. Tuxedos start at $49.95, and the shop always offers a respectable selection from its reduced rack.

Next door from page 10B on the garden paradise. Brownstone Gardens opened to the public in 2003.

Kay-Kay Hines is wedding coordinator at Brownstone Gardens and daughter of Bob and Karen Wiemholt. Like her sisters, Hines was married in her family home before it officially became Brownstone Gardens and takes a great deal of pride in her family business. “I love working with people on the most important day of their lives,” she said. She works so closely with couples while planning their wedding that by the time the big day comes, “I feel like they’re one of my friends.”

Brownstone Gardens offers “hasslefree” wedding packages. A couple booking a wedding at the Brownstone Gardens may book many of the important vendors that same day, including officiant, photographers,

The Go-To Guys

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East County wedding venues ♦ Lone Tree Golf Course and Event Center 4800 Golf Course Road, Antioch 925-706-4220 www.lonetreegolfcourse.com ♦ Nines at Brentwood Golf Club 100 Summerset Drive, Brentwood 925-516-3400 www.trilogygolfclub.com/brentwood_ weddings/index.asp ♦ Brownstone Gardens 91 Brownstone Road, Oakley 925-550-6094 www.brownstonegardens.com

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