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YOUR HOMETOWN WEEKLY NEWSPAPER
Vol. 9, No. 41
Effort to recall director begins
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October 14, 2011
Installed in the Hall
by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer A group of Discovery Bay residents are spearheading a petition to recall CSD Director Brian Dawson in the wake of charges filed against him for spousal battery and child endangerment. But the embattled board member says he is committed to serving out his term on the board and has no plans to step aside. A Notice of Intention to Recall was formally served on Dawson at the regular CSD meeting of Oct. 5. The notice states that “Dawson has refused calls from fellow directors to step down from his seat on the CSD, and because of the distraction and danger that Dawson presents, and his refusal to resign his position on the board, we find it necessary to seek his recall.” The Notice of Intention is the first step in see Recall page 22A
Their uniforms are out of style, but these athletes’ accomplishments are the stuff of immortality. Page 1B
Weighing the box Brentwood officials will discuss the pros and cons of allowing a big-box store to set up shop in town. Page 3A Photo by Richard Wisdom
CSD Director Brian Dawson reads a statement saying he will step down as vice president but he will not resign from his seat on the board, as CSD President Kevin Graves listens.
Finding success at Opportunity Junction
Changing of the guard
by Ruth Roberts Staff Writer
Photo courtesy of Brianna Burkman
It wasn’t long ago that Erika Robbins was a single mom living on welfare, struggling to make ends meet, with no real prospects for the future. But then she found Opportunity Junction. “I desperately needed a job but I had no real-life knowledge about computers and office skills needed in today’s market,” said Robbins. “But Opportunity Junction changed all that; they literally changed my life.” Robbins is one of countless success stories whose lives have been transformed through the Antioch-based nonprofit organization that trains and places participants in sustainable jobs. Opportunity Junction reaches out to those lacking the education, job skills and self-esteem to compete in today’s job market, and equips them with the training to support themselves and their families. In addition to job training and placement, the Junction pro-
Shaunette Buchanan is one of countless county residents who have succeeded through the job placement training at Opportunity Junction.
see Opportunity page 22A
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An agency’s new Antioch office provides low-cost legal immigration services.
Deer Valley’s traditional volleyball dominance is being challenged by a Heritage program on the rise. Page 17A Business ............................. 12B Calendar ............................ 19B Classifieds ......................... 14B Cop Logs ............................15A East County Life ................ 1B Entertainment ................... 9B Food .................................... 10B Health & Beauty ................ 6B Milestones .......................... 8B Opinion ..............................14A Sports .................................17A FOR MOVIE TIMES SEE PAGE 5A
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