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Vol. 16, No. 28 YOUR HOMETOWN WEEKLY NEWSPAPER July 11,2014

Trainer's quick action saves life by Kyle Szymanski

Staff Writer

Brentwood resident Sergio Chavez may owe his life to ills friend Celena Barber.

Chavez's lung collapsed for unknown reasons outside Fit­ness Evolution in Brentwood on June 17. As his chest cavity was fi lli ng with fluid , the uninsured 20-year-old sat hunched over the steering wheel of his mother's car, st ruggling to breathe and us­ing his cell phone to look up his symptoms.

Barber left his mother's car keys at the gym, transferred him to her car and left no word as to where they were headed.

"He d idn't want to go (to the hospital), but I looked him in the eye and told him ' this is real­ly serious. No is not an option,"' Barber said . " He's known me long enough to know if some­thing needs to be taken care of, I take charge."

By the time Barber arrived at Sutter Delta Medical Center in Antioch about I 0 minutes later, Chavez was still struggling to breathe and complaining of numb hands and paralysis on his right side.

That's when Ba rber, a per­sonal trainer at the gym, was alerted to the situation and her ta ke-charge attitude kicked in.

With his mother nowhere to be found and his reluctance to call for help o r go to the hospital because of his uninsured status,

Barber assisted Chavez into the emergency room before doc­tors stabi lized him and discov-

see Trainer page 26A

Brentwood resident Sergio Chavez recent ly su rvived a collapsed lung after h is Fitness Evolution personal t rainer Celena Barber persuaded him to seek help and t hen drove him t o t he hospital.

Press awards Firefighters working overtime The Brentwood Press

& P ublisillng Corporation won five awards in the Na­tional Newspaper Associ­ation's recent 2014 Better Newspapers Competition.

Associate Editor Sanlie Hartley won tillrd place in the Best Humor Column category for her Simple & Sassy column "A reflection in selfies." To read her column, visit www.thepress.net/fea­tures/columns/samie_hartley.

Anne Ray and Sharon Finerty won first place for Best Use of Ad Color in their Got A Party Brentwood Pumpkinfest advertisement.

Lonnie de Lambert and Michele Chat­burn collected second place for Best Single Ad Idea for The Little Gym Date Night advertise­ment, and Ray and Rebecca Porterfield took third place in the Best Use of Ad Color for the Sunshine House ad, willch was described as "absolutely adorable" by NNAjudges.

Carol Laird and Connie O'Neill once again received an honorable mention for Best Classified Section, which you can check out on Page II B.

by Kyle Szymanski Staff W riter

East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) firefighters are working an average of three extra shifts a month to make up for vacancies within the depart­ment, Fire Chief H ugh Henderson told the district board during its meeting Monday night.

The department has I 0 vacancies, re­quiring each of the district's 35 fire sup­pression personnel to work an average of 72 extra hours a month at a cost of $85,000 to the district per month.

However, with the dist rict expected to vote on Aug. 4 whether or not to proceed with an attempt to create a voter-approved benefit assessment district , Henderson suggested the district continue fi lling the vacancies with employees working over­time as opposed to closing a station, which would alleviate nine of the I 0 vacancies.

"The best service that we can provide for our community in this ho t, dry summer that we are having, and to maintain our coverage, is to maintain our staffing level," Henderson said .

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Furthering the challenges ahead, if the board proceeds with the attempt for a ben­efit assessment and voters approve it during a mail-in election that ends in October, it could take up to five months for addition­al fi refighters to hit the streets due to the lengthy hiring and training process, Hen­derson said. In all , the district nlight need firefighters to work overtime for the next 10 months to maintain current service levels.

The revelat ion prompted boa rd d irec­tor Joe Young to ask Henderson for a re­port outlining methodology of closing sta­tions. Director Greg Cooper suggested the board vote on closing a station next month.

" We are in this perfect storm where for years this district has struggled," Coo­per said. "We've had layoffs; we've had the SAF ER (Staffing for Adequate F ire and Emergency Response) grant kick in. There has never been any solid foundation to the district. Now all of a sudden, as we get clos­er to tills decision, we have all these open­ings and people are being forced to work a lot more. I think it's all conling together at the same time and having an impact on the

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A salute to agriculture

The Brentwood Harvest Time Festival makes its debut at City Park this weekend. Page 18

Taking a bite out of cancer

American Cancer Society fundra iser Bark For Life returns to The Streets. Page 7A

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Jacob Jones is making a name for himself in the racing world, and he's only 8. Page 17A

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McNerney to meet with local residents

Congressman Jerry McNerney will host a Congress at Your Comer event on Saturday, July 12 at Dino's Sandwich Shop, 729 First St. Ste. C in Brentwood, from 2 to 3 p.m. McNerney will meet with individuals based on the order in which they arrive.

" I'm looking forward to seeing everyone on Saturday," said McNerney. "These events give me a chance to hear

directly from my constituents about how I can help them with any federal issues."

Over the years, hundreds of people have attended Congress at Your Comer events. Since taking office in 2007, McNerney has held dozens of these events in many of the communities he represents.

To Jearn more, visit www.mcnemey. house.gov.

Rat Pack comes to town The Brentwood Senior Citizen's Club,

Inc. hosts a Vegas-style stage show and din­ner featuring the Rat Pack impersonators at the Brentwood Community Center on Sat­urday, Sept. 6. Tickets are $40; $35 for mem­bers of the Brentwood Senior Citizen's Club.

Doors open at 5:30p.m.; a tri-tip dinner will be served at 6. The show runs from 7:30 to9p.m.

To make a reservation, call the Brent­wood Parks and Recreation Department at 925-516-5444.

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Caring Hands helps seniors in need by Amy Schrader

Correspondent

The simple act of spending a few hours a week with a lonely, homebound senior can change lives, and the Caring Hands Program is looking for volun­teers to help lighten the spirits of seniors throughout East County.

The Caring Hands Volunteer Caregiv­ers Program - run by John Muir Health ­has a current waiting list of seniors hoping to make a new friend. Volunteers who are able to give one to three hours of their time once a week, are welcome - especially in Bethellsland, Pittsburgh and Bay Point.

"We are filling a need that's growing," said Caring Hands Program Manager Linda Groobin. "If people are interested in working with seniors, this is an opportu­nity that will change their lives. You build a friendship that is so rewarding."

Many seniors' worst fear is losing their independence and their home and having to move into a nursing home. The mission of Caring Hands is to promote the inde­pendence and well-being of local seniors through newfound friendships. Volunteers provide companionship, transportation to and from doctor appointments, assistance with shopping and errands, help with read­ing o r writing letters and help with minor home repairs o r light housework. They do not provide extensive housecleaning ser­vices, nursing assistance or medical care.

Photo Courtesy o f Linda Groobin

Caring Hands volunteers help seniors maintain an independent lifestyle by assisting them in getting to doctor's appointments and running errands. Volunteers and their senior matches also form fast friendships.

" People who don't drive and who live alone in their houses are isolated and lone­ly," Groobin explained. "Many of them have lost their friends and spouses, and the isolation affects their health."

According to a study published in 20 13 by the National Academy of Scienc-

es, lonel iness and isolation can increase the risk of an early death. The study revealed that elderly men and women who are apart from their family and friends have a 26 per­cent higher death risk than those who stay emotionally and socially connected.

Volunteers receive training to address

these needs as well as other age-related topics associated with the Caring Hands Volunteer Caregivers Program services. All volunteers must be 18 years or older, and drivers must be at least 25 years of age. Every participant, including the seniors, is screened and receives a background check to promote the safety of all involved. After receiving training, volunteers are matched with a senior client based on needs and compatibility.

Jean, a volunteer who has been visit­ing a senior named Pat, 81, for almost two years, says working with Pat has been a positive experience for both of them.

"There is a lo t to be gained from this experience," said Jean. "It pulls on your heart strings. You feel love and compas­sion for this person who you are helping and who really gives so much back to you. "

Jean will always remember when Pat, who started off introducing him to others as her helper, began introducing him as her friend. "By giving so li ttle time, you can change so much in people's lives," said Pat.

Training classes for Caring Hands volunteers are offered every other month. The next class will be held Thursday, July 31 at the John Muir Outpatient Center in Brentwood. An orientation, interview and pre-registration are required.

For more information, call Groobin at 925-952-2999 or visit www. johnmuirhealth.com/caringhands.

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Getting the feel of Living History If you'd asked me in 1972 what the best

thing about history was, I'd have told you it was Mr. Fenneger's class. It wasn't because he was a great teacher. It was because he was essentially clueless. His was my last class, and it was easy to slip out after roll

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was called and go home. Which I did. A lot. The only thing I remember from his class was that Teddy Roosevelt grew his walrus mustache to hide his buckteeth.

It wasn't until years later that 1 leamed history was more than a chance to ditch school. I tried something new,

something my wife Cyndy did a lot and seemed to enjoy: I read a book. It was called "The Big Red One," written by Sam Fuller about the Army First Division in Europe

series of effo1ts to live history, to see, touch or smell a bit of what things were like in another day. For I 0 sweltering summers, I donned a wool sack coat, wore "brogans" on my feet, and hefted a nine-pound Enfield rifle in smoky Civil War battle re-enactments. I started visiting cemeteries to read snippets of information carved in granite about the person at rest just below. I began stopping at roadside monuments, devouring books, and even bought a piece of brick from Abraham Lincoln's house.

Of course, I did other things, too. I helped found the Brentwood Press and served as its managing editor for 14 years. Along the way, T discovered that the people, places and things virtually within an arm's length a ll had wonderful histories, easy to get at and write about. Even better, I learned that just about everyone likes history, especially the local kind, if only someone would tell them about it.

in WWTT, a mesmerizing tale based on the author's experiences.

One patt described a German soldier advancing at the start of the Battle of

Photo by Rick Lemyre

The John Marsh Stone House in Brent wood, the first stone manor built in California, is 7,000 square f eet of tangible history right in your backyard.

After retiling from The Press 18 months ago, I got lucky. The John Marsh Histotic Trust was looking for someone to help raise interest and money for the ! 58-year-old Stone House built near Brentwood by California's first doctor and Contra Costa County's first Ametican settler John Marsh. Having written about Marsh and the Trust even before The Press, it seemed like a good fit, and I got the job.

the Bulge, slogging tlu·ough a quagmire of churned-up mud and choking on the billowing fumes from the tank he was following. The image was so vivid I could feel the blasts of soot against my face, hear the roar of the engine and feel the rumble of the earth. I still can.

But what got me hooked on history was a beat-up truck I got stuck behind in traffic the next day. It, too, billowed smoke as we crawled along at five miles an hour. And, like the soldier, I couldn't get out of formation. Clouds of black, oily smoke smeared my windshield, filled the car and

caused me to gag - and it hit me: This was it. It was only a fraction of what that solider endured, but it was real. I could feel it on my skin, in my nose and mouth, and down inside my lungs. All the rest of the story suddenly came alive.

My life since then has been a long

Now l'm up to my ears in history, and

see living History page 1 OA

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Liberty High football kicks off spirit drive

by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer

Leading up to the start of football sea­son, Liberty High School fans and players are hoping hometown cooking can help Brentwood explode with Lions pride.

The squad will host a kickoff cooking competition for amateur and professional culinary artists on Friday, Aug. 15 in the Liberty High School cafeteria, 850 Second St., at 5:30p.m.

The event will feature dessert, pasta and appetizer divisions as well as a category for local vendors to match recipes in a battle for bragging rights.

"(The cooking competition is) a com­munity event that gets everyone out to sig­nal the start of football season and builds that community support and the small town feel for our growing town," said Liberty head football coach Jeff Walters.

On the receiving end of the delectable delights will be fans and spectators, who earn the right to judge the competition by purchasing a $1 0 ticket.

The winners of each category will re­ceive a Liberty prize package, featuring a family pass to all Lions' athletic events, Lib­erty football gear and a plaque awarded at a future football game.

Ten individuals have entered the com-

petition, but Walters said many more have expressed interest.

More than just a cooking contest, the event is aimed at incorporating the com­munity into the football program, an effort Walters began when he was hired as head coach last year.

Feeding off his "Pride Matters" motto, the squad routinely volunteers in the com­munity, including recent efforts to partner with special needs children to play a game of baseball and helping others relish in the excitement of finding eggs during an Easter celebration.

"It's exciting," said team mom Lisa McBride. "The football program has really taken off, and it's gathering steam."

Later this year, the team plans to in­fuse spirit at area businesses by rewarding the one that displays the most Liberty pride during Homecoming Week Sept. 8-12. The victor of that competition will win a trophy to display.

"We are asking businesses to take an active role in the competition to try to make this town go crazy this season," Walters said.

To learn more about the cooking competition or to purchase tickets, visit bit. ly/ ljc3gF2. For more information about the Homecoming contest, e-mail McBride at lionsfootballmom@gmail.com.

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Pamper your pooch and sup­

port the American Cancer Society

at Brentwood's Bark For Life.

This year's fun­draiser will be held Saturday, July 26 from 8

a.m. to 2 p.m. at the soccer fields at The Streets of

Brentwood.

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Bark for Life bites cancer by Samie Hartley

Staff Writer

It's a puppy sleeping in your lap, a wag of the tail or a slobbery hello when you walk in the door. Regardless of how the dogs in your life wa1m your heaJt, man's best friend just has a way of knowing how to make you feel bette1; and this is especially true for dog owners bat­

tling cancer. To honor the canine companions who

stick by their owners tlu·ough thick and thin, Brentwood Relay For Life volunteers are banding together to host the third annual Bark For Life at The Streets of Brentwood soccer field on Saturday, July 26 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Bark For Life is a sister fund ra iser to Re­lay For Life, which a lso raises funds to support the American Cancer Society. Brentwood's Relay For Life is held at Libe1ty High School

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where dogs and other fom-legged pets are not pe1mitted, so Bark For Life is a chance for those touched by cancer to share their journey with their funy friends, who often offer an im­mense support system equal to that of the hu­man variety.

"Bark For Life is a celebration just like Relay;' said Bark For Life organizer Sharon Joseph. "D ogs get cance1; too. In fact, the same chemo used to treat humans is used to treat dogs, so Bark For Life is for all walks of life. Cancer touches us all, but Bark For Life is a time to come together as a community and celebrate that we're all still here and we're still fighting."

Joseph knows all too well the harsh re­alities of the c-word. A cancer smvivor herself,

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CONCERT: $10 PER PERSON (tax deductible donation) FOOD AND BEVERAGE AVAILABLE FOR AN ADDITIONAL COST

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Brian,.s Real Estate Update By Brimt Sllnrp ~~

ioh HOW TO ESTIMATE PROPERTY TAXES ---:.·

Last week I promised to show you how to estimate what your tax bill would be if you bought a certain home. You can get a copy of the current bill at the following website - https://taxcolp.co.contra-costa.ca.us/tax­paymentrev2/summary/. Once you pull up a property, click on "View Bill:' This will take you to a breakdown of all the fees included in the tax bill. On the upper right will be ''Assessment Information" which will show what value your property is assessed for.

On the left side will be "Special Taxes & Assessments:' These are flat fees, which means it doesn't matter what your assessed value is. These can vary wildly from one neighborhood to the next. On the right will be ''Ad Valorem Taxes & Assessments" which are a percentage of your assessed value. The first item will be the 1%

Countywide Ta,x. Then below that will be a variety of school, park and misc. items, all at different percentages of your assessed value. At the bottom of that list will be your total of Ad Valorem Taxes as a percentage and a

dollar amount. If you are considering a property to

buy, you should NOT just look at the prior owner's total due and assume you will pay the same since the assessed value could be dramatically different. To estimate your tax bill if you are buying a property as a resi­dence, take your new purchase price, minus $7,000 for the homestead exemption, then multiply it by the total Ad Valorem rate, and then add in the dollar amount of the Special Taxes and Assessments.

NOTE: This is for educational purpos­es only and should not be relied up for your future tax bill. Please contact the County Assessor & Tax Collector for the most accu­rate and up to date numbers.

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All of these are excellent reasons to pursue refinancing, but several issues should be considered first.

Refinancing is similar to the process you encountered when you closed on your first mortgage. It requires an application, credit check, new survey and title search, as well as an appraisal and inspection fees. As you know, this process can be quite lengthy and expensive. The good news is that almost all of these fees can be paid for in your closing costs and in many cases added into your financing or covered under a no cost loan.

As a rule of thumb, it pays to refinance if you can get an interest rate at least two percentage points lower than what you are currently paying.

However, every situation is different. Some lenders are offering reduced fees or no points. Asking yourself a few questions may help you determine if you can save money. · How much can I lower my current monthly payment? · How long do I plan to stay in the house after I refinance? · How much will I pay in refinancing costs and how long will it take to recapture that amount in monthly savings?

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Joseph has lost three dog; to cancer, so bring­ing Bark For Life to Brentwood is as much a personal mission as it is a community commit­ment.

At Bark For Life, it's all about the dogs. There are games and activities, such as costume contests, and there are doggie treats galore. To beat the heat, several wading pools are set up at The Streets soccer fields, located off the Shady Willow Lane entrance, and free water is avail­able to all dog; and participants.

Patrick Major and his award-winning dachshund Sammy the "Miracle Dog" will perfom1 an array of Frisbee tticks, and pooch­es will show off their skills during the dog tricks contest.

"My girls just loved Bark For Life," said Lynn Valin tis, Relay For Life 2014 event chair. "They loved the games and the all the treats. They were spoiled, so of course they loved it. It's a lot of fun for the owners, too."

In addition to the entertainment, local animal rescue organizations and animal service vendors, such as veterinarians, dog groomers and pet photographers, will be on hand to talk with guests about the superb an1enities avail­able to East County pet owners.

"Bark For Life is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, but it's a commmlity event at heart;' Joseph explained. "This event is a place for people to learn about all of the community groups and businesses that are here to improve your pet's life. I think there are more seJVices available out here than people are aware, and I hope this event serves as an in­troduction between dog lovers and these com­munity groups and businesses. Plus, we have a

puppy kissing booth. How can you say 'no' to that?"

Dog; 4 Diabetes and Guide Dogs for the Blind as well as other therapy dog organiza­tions will also be represented at the event.

Like Relay For Life, Bark For Life vol­unteers will be hosting on-site fundraisers, and there will be a collection of raffle baskets up for grabs.

"Lany Edwards at Brentwood Petco has been so generous in supplying amazing raffle prizes and treats for our goodie bag;," Joseph said. "Petco has been so good to us. Our event gets bigger and better evety yeat; and I'm really looking fotward to what's in store for this year's event. We're going to have a great time. I want people to walk away from this event with smiles on their faces. That's what it's all about."

This will be Brentwood's third Bark For Life. While Joseph hasn't announced any fun­dra.ising goals, she ultimately hopes that people will come out and enjoy an afternoon with their dogs.

Admission is $10 per dog. Dog; must be on a leash at all times and under the control of their owners. Bad dog behavior will not be permitted. Participants may register in advance online at www.relayforlife.orglbarkbrentwood­ca or they can sign-up at the event. The first 50 guests registered will receive a complimentary goodie bag filled with toys, treats and other perks.

For more infom1ation about Bark For Life or to inquire about hosting an informa­tional booth or Bark For Life fundraiset; call Joseph at 925-513-7762 or e-mail golden4me@ att.net.

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Russell Modin died in Italy in the last days of WWII. His memorial stone can be found in Union Cemetery, silently telling a fragment of his story amid hun­dreds of other stones telling theirs.

Living History from page sA I finally see Mr. Fenneger's point. History is fun. I'm fortunate and delighted to be back on the pages of the paper telling people about it.

This colmnn won't just be about Marsh and his house. It'll also be about the fourth­generation farmworker I talked to for an hour as we caught his escaped chickens one day on Dainty Avenue, and the marble stone in Union Cemetery that memorializes Russell Modin, who stepped on a land mine in Italy and died just days before the end of WWTI. It will be about the Bay Miwok who once lived along Marsh Creek, the

bears hunted on Mount Diablo by Grizzly Adams, and about the many fascinating people who live or lived right where you do now.

We may take a trip or two to some little- or well-known spot not far away, some place you can see, hear and feel history stories come alive. I'll be at the Trust's booth during this weekend's Brentwood Harvest Time Festival, and I'd love to have you stop by and tell me your story, or let me tell you Dr. Marsh's. We'll have fun because history is fun. I know that now. Somehow, Mr. Fenneger taught me that.

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Lunch and Learn bridges gap by Heather Brewer

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Summer learning is everywhere; it's happening in cities and towns all across the country. In Oakley, the U.S. Depart­ment of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service and the Oakley Union Elementary School District have teamed up to sup­port summer learning with an expansion of their free summer meal program called Lunch and Learn.

The Summer Food Service Program has long been providing free lunches dur­ing the summer for children in each local school district. The intent of the all-inclu­sive outreach program is to ensure healthy, nutritious meals are readily accessible for children from preschool to high school not only during the school year, but through the summer months as well.

This year, in efforts to broaden com­munity interaction, the program has been increased to five locations in Oakley and Bethel Island, and a new aspect has been added to the nourishing lunchtime rou­tine, according to Traci Tovani, a coordi­nator for the program.

"We've had a 45-minute lunch where children could get together to see their friends and get out of the house for a bit in a structured setting, but now we're offering an additional 45 minutes after lunch for themed act ivities," said Tovani. "We have different themes each week like 'Wild West ,' or 'Get Your Game On' and the children can come for lunch, or for the activities, or both. The program includes art projects, science experiments, sports, water play, math exploration and guest speakers like local artists, student athletes and naturalists. "

In the past two weeks, the program has provided lunch for 3,500 children, with more than 70 percent staying after­ward for the additional activities.

More than just a place for food and games, the program also helps high school seniors perform and receive credits for community service.

"With this program, we also do a little bit more than provide lunch and activities for some students," Tovani said. "Any in­coming high school seniors can volunteer

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here, helping to set up or clean or helping to run our indoor and outdoor activities. They will get community service credits for their hours, which they will need if they are taking economics or government classes."

Parents may find participation in sum­mer learning programs keep their children from experiencing the "summer slide," a summer learning loss that happens when children do not engage in educational activities during the summer months, ac­cording to the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Develop.

A study published on the association's website notes that elementary students' performance falls by about a month dur­ing the summer break. These periods of differential learning rates contribute sub­stantially to the achievement gap as chil­dren age.

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"This program bridges the learning gap between the school years and keeps children's minds active and engaged,'' said Susan Chadd, who has been a coordinator with the Lunch and Learn pro­gram since its inception in May. "We try to cultivate a continued love of learning and maintain the sense of community families and teachers establish during the school year."

Given the overwhelming success of the program so far, there are high hopes for its continuation in the years to come.

"There has been tremen-dous team effort and com­munity support for this ini­tiative," said Tovani. "Due to the incredible turnout we've seen in such a short time, we are already mak­ing plans to have the program available next summer."

The newly initiative began will continue Monday through Friday until July 17 at Vintage Parkway El­ementary School, Oakley Elementary School, Gehringer Elementary School, Iron House El­ementary School, and Bethel Island Scout Hall. There a re no enrollment, paperwork or income qualifi­cations required to participate, but children not yet in kindergarten should be accompanied by an adult.

For more information about attending or volunteering for the Lunch and Learn program, call Oakley Union Elementary School District Nutrition Services at 925-625-6852.

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Moldy memories of meals gone by It began with a package of

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happened to glance at the scone wrapper in the garbage. "What's this? Best By December 20 13?" Oh no. The mix was expired! I weighed the situation in my mind. The mix is still good, right? I mean its only flour and dried milk

pretty much. What could happen in six months?

But what if my kids get sick? I vaguely remember a story about a kid who ate expired pancake mix, and he died! I ran to the computer to Google expired baking mixes. You know what it said? It said you could die from eating expired pancake, biscuit o r a ny other type of mix. Good Lord, what kind of mother am I?

Certainly not the great mother I thought I was 10 minutes ago. The website explained that if the mix develops mold , you can die from a n allergic reaction if you are allergic

to mold . I don't know if my kids a re a llergic to mold. What a moral dilemma!

The scones sat there on the cookie sheet. Beautiful blueberry scones with a dusting of sugar on top. My oldest son appea red. He helped himself to a big cup of coffee and noticed the scones. " What are these?" he asked, eying the baked goods.

I darted in front of him. "D on' t eat those! The mix is expired!" I threw them into the garbage. My beauti ful little scones gone, but my conscience clear.

My son pulled the scone wrapper out of the garbage. "Way to go, Mom," he said sarcastically. " Best by December 2014, no t 20 13. Were you wearing your glasses?"

He was right. I had misread the date and thrown away 12 perfectly good scones. I hate getting old! l wanted to cry. For a moment, I actually considered fishing them out of the garbage. I didn't. He asked me to make him an omelet, and I happily obliged t rying to regain my Best Mom title, until I cracked an egg into the bowl and it was rotten! Checking the date on the eggs - with my glasses on - I read the expiration date: May 12, 20 14. " I'm going to Sta rbucks," my son announced.

Now I was on a mission. T he whole expiration date thing had me fired up. I began looking through my refrigerator

for expired food. Yes, I made sure to wear my glasses for this excursion, and I was shocked. Most of my food was expired or close to it, not to mention some items were full-blown science experiments. Some food simply had no date on it, so I tossed it. Annoyingly, a particular brand of yogurt has the date embossed on the lid which I could not make out, even with my glasses, so I had to put a piece of paper over it and rub it with a penci l to see the date!

Among the relics I unearthed: artichoke dip from our Super Bowl party, cream cheese that was now blue cheese, a nd chocolates from Valentine's Day ... 2012! I threw most of the contents of my refrigerator in the trash. I could finally see the glass shelves! Where did all this light come from? What a liberating feeling. The only problem was that I had no food left.

Oh sure, I had a jar of green olives, squeezable st rawberry jam and a ha lf gallon of milk, but that was about it. My kids were freak ing out. "Where is all our food?" they asked in a chorus of concern.

Needless to say, I headed to the grocery store to replenish my bare refrigerator. The first thing to go in to my shopping cart? One package of blueberry scone mix.

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JULY 11, 2014

Civil grand jury chosen

Nineteen citizens representing all residents of Contra Costa County form a judicial branch of government known as the Civil Grand Jury. Brentwood resi­dents Juan S. T. Castillo, Laine E. Law­rence and Janet L. Melloni will serve on the Grand Jury for the 2014-1 5 term.

The Grand Jury is an investigative body that focuses on the detection and correction of flaws in government. Its primary function is to examine all as­pects of county and city government, including special distticts and joint pow­ers agencies, to ensure that monies are handled judiciously and that all accounts are properly audited.

The Grand Jury seeks to assure honest, efficient government in the best interests of the people. It also serves as an ombudsman for the citizens of the county by investigating complaints.

To ensure public input, all refer­rals are handled confidentially and all jurors are sworn to secrecy. To contact the Grand Jury, send a letter to: Contra Costa County Grand Jury, 725 Court St., Martinez, CA 94553.

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School is out, summer is here and the California Department of Fish and Wild­life (CDFW) is encouraging families to spend time enjoying the outdoors. With long, hot days ahead, par­ents may be looking for family activities to keep school-age kids active and engaged during summer break. Califo r­nia is home to some of the world's most iconic landscapes where out­door activities and edu­cational opportunities can be found in nearly ev­ery corner of the state.

"State wildlife areas and ecological reserves offer unique opportunities for outdoor education - whether catching a trout in a mountain stream or simply enjoying a spectacular sunset in the midst of some of the state's most pristine and valued wild places," said CDFW Director Charlton H. Bonham. "It's important for children to know these places exist and that they share in the responsibility of the future of these lands through respon­sible recreation and stewardship."

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• Carry a small first aid kit and use sun­screen.

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The Aug. 6 event is coordi­nated by Contra Costa Health Ser­vices' (CCHS) Behavioral Health Division and co-sponsored this year by the City of Richmond and Chevron.

Project Homeless Connect is made possible each year through the efforts of hundreds of vol­unteers, who engage with par­ticipants, ensure that lines move smoothly, provide services, staff tables, serve mea ls a nd distribute donations to consumers.

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The rewards of credit by Harry Stoll Correspondent

Credit card issuers offer rewards of I to 5 percent on purchases. A C hase Ink credit card pays 5 percent on cable TV, Internet, la ndline, and cell phone fees. Cards typically offer I percent back on all purchases.

Card issuers offer temporary deals of 5 percent in certain categories, such as gas, groceries and pha rmaceuticals. Of course, carrying severa l cards or jumping from card to ca rd can be te­dious. Bank of America offers a 3-2-1 card , with 3 percent for gas, 2 percent for groceries and I percent for ev­erything else. It doesn' t change from qua rter to qua rter. U nfortunately, the 3 percent and the 2 percent combined a re limited to $ 1,500 a qua rter.

The points started as percentages: for every dolla r you spent, you got a credit from a penny to a nickel. Then some of the card issuers got tricky a nd talked abou t points rather than per­centages; a lth ough the numbers a re simila r, the card issuer sets the points' worth .

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If you open severa l credit card accounts over a short period of time, the G rand Inquisito r C redit Bureaus will come for you. They a lso get a ntsy when you use more than 30 perce nt of your credit line. That's ridiculous, of course, but we cardholders don't make the rules. Maybe you ' ll need the card issuer to ra ise yo ur limit.

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A Residential Love Story: Homebuyers Fall For The Good Life at Trilogy's Resort Community

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From the beginning, Trilogy and Shea Homes have been dedicated to maximizing the qua lity of residents' lives, and it's a commitment to excel­lence that sta rted mo re than 130 years ago.

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Discovery Bay floats buoy project by Heather Brewer

Correspondent

The bays and channels in Discovery Bay will be get­ting new signs and lighted buoys before the end of the year as part of a two-phase project being led by local business owner, Frank Morgan.

Morgan owns and runs Captain Morgan's Delta Ad­ventures, which provides houseboat adventures, includ­ing private parties, corporate events and dinner cruises, on the Delta. During the 2013 Christmas Lighted Boat Parade, he noticed the buoys in the channels were too few and barely visible in low-light conditions.

"There were about 20 boats in that parade, and it was dark," said Morgan. "Boats don't have headlights, so in those conditions, you can't see the buoys until you are right on top of them."

To help solve this problem, Morgan started a spon­sorship program to purchase new buoys, complete with solar-powered lights. The program invites individuals and businesses to purchase a buoy for $450 and dedicate it with their name, their business name, or in someone's memory or honor.

"I am calling this part of the project the buoy lega­cy," said Morgan. " Of the 42 buoys we are putting up on both the east and west sides of the bay, 24 of them have already been sponsored. Once they have all been spoken for, we will let people select which buoy to sponsor from the map in o rder of who signed up fi rst."

Having the buoys fitted with lights will not only keep the bay safer at night, they will also remind boaters to be more discreet during the day, according to Morgan.

"The buoys will all say ' idle speed ' on them, and having more in the area will bring it to the attention of boaters more often," he added. " Hopefully this will keep

Photo by Heather Brewer

A project is underway in Discovery Bay to supply the bays and channels w ith new signs and lighted buoys.

the wake down throughout Discovery Bay as much as possible."

While Morgan has been the d riving force behind the effort, he has had help from, among others, fellow com­munity leader Jim Mattison, who gives a lot of credi t to the local community for the quick progression of the project.

"These are the types of things we are always look­ing to improve around here," said Mattison, a past presi­dent and current board member of the Discovery Bay Lion's Club. "I 've been getting several calls every day from people wanting to sponsor the buoys. We're a small , close-knit community, and when the call goes out, people

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recognize that and reach out to help." In addi tion to the buoys, the project will also oversee

the replacement of 67 signs throughout the bay. "What I call phase two of this project will be replac­

ing the bay's signs and installing more of them," Mor­gan said. "The current signs are hard to see and in rough shape. After completion, each bay will have two signs bearing its name."

Reclamation District 800 has also gotten on board with the joint venture and will be overseeing the place­ment, installa tion and maintenance of the new buoys and signs.

"We will be installing and maintaining the new buoys and signs in the bays," said Jeff Conway, the man­ager for Reclamation District 800. "The solar lights that will be attached on these buoys last a really long time. As long as there are no damages from vandalism or colli­sions, they should last at least 10 years."

In a display of the continued cooperation that comes from the residents of Discovery Bay, community backing for this project has been commendable, accord­ing to Morgan.

"We've had such a great outpouring of support that people want to sponsor more than one buoy," he said. "While we a re only allowing one buoy per sponsor at this time so more people can get involved and make this a larger communi ty effort, we sincerely appreciate every­one's enthusiasm. "

For more information on how to sponsor this proj­ect, call Morgan at 925-383-5346, e-mail deltagman@ yahoo.com or visit www.CaptainMorgansDeltaAdven­tures.com.

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Talk About Town If you live in Oakley and have been wondering when it's your turn for clean streets, the answer is at your fingertips. The City of Oakley provides street sweeping services twice a month for a ll public streets in the community, and they have a new digital map highlighting the publ ic streets and schedule of sweeping days on the city's website www.ci.oakley. ca.us under the Public Works Department page .

• • • Sweeping aside, but st ill community oriented, is the 16th annual Delta Blues Festival to be he ld Saturday, Sept. 13 in the Antioch Rivertown District between G and I streets. The free event runs from noon t o 7:30 p.m. and featu res an impressive lineup this year. Visit www.deltabluesfestival.net for details .

• • • Pl enty of other special events are going on sooner and closer to home. This weekend's Harvest Time Festival, to be held at Brentwood 's City Park, is a two-day event featu ring live entertainment, local treats, and games and contests for eve ryone. The fun starts 10:30 a .m. Saturda y, July 12. For additional information, visit www.harvest4you.com or call 925-634-1228.

• • • Mark your calendar for Discovery Bay's Summerfest 2014 Wine & Music on Aug. 9 from 5 to 8 p .m. at the Discovery Bay Country Club. Hosted by the Discovery Bay Chamber of Comme rce , the special event w il l include live music and an eve ning of wine tasting, music and hors d'oeuvres. Ticke ts are availa ble at www.discove ryba ycha mbe r. com.

• • • Even th ough th ere's plenty going on in East County this summe r, if you do venture out of town, don' t forget to pack a copy of The Press in your suitcase. Send us your best Seen With The Press pies of exotic loca les, museu ms and sporting events or even just an afternoon at the beach, and we' ll run them in t he paper. E-mai l your photos to sha rtley@bre ntwoodpre ss.com.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Inspired to conserve

Editor: Roddy Ranch deserves to be commemo­

rated for their thoughtfulness and sensible act­ing on everyone's behalf. I was born and raised in Oakley all my life and have seen it convert from agricultural town to beginning metropo­lis. I also remember the severe drought we had here when I was younger. Water had to be rationed by everyone. It wasn't fun, and the memories remain in the back of my mind, even today.

Roddy Ranch obviously knows that its water demands affect all of the surrounding areas it borders and how the water demands of others affects them. And yet, they have taken the initiative to help conserve without even the thought that their neighbors will return the favor. They are doing it for ethical reasons, and they definitely have my support.

As a way of showing my support, I pledge to follow in Roddy Ranch's footsteps and help with water conservation by cutting back on my own water usage.

Thank you for your kind consideration and efforts to help our community.

Celebration success Editor:

JMata Oakley

Like with trying anything new, you hold your breath. Well with the 2014 Antioch Fourth of July now under wraps, we can col­lectively exhale. By all accounts the transition to the county fairgrounds was a smashing success. The mood was family-oriented, joy­ous and peaceful, and the crowds were steady throughout the day and simply immense at night. The smiles made all the work worth it.

Many of us missed the river ambiance, but there was really no choice in the decision as the understaffed police just couldn't cover the downtown. Even if they could have, the close to $20,000 bill for overtime was prohibi­tive as this is a privately-funded event.

Always give and take, but on balance lots of good news. The martial arts show by Delta One and the canine unit demo were well received. The circus performer Richard Ma-

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son was highly entertaining as were the kids games put on by Jim Lanter, which included a water balloon toss and hula and watermelon eating contests. The car show drew close to 60 participants and the musical acts, headlined by Ricardo Scales and the Pete Escovedo Band, were absolutely top-notch.

The fireworks, shot from the racetrack and overhead, were sensational. There were ample seats, benches and lawn areas for view­ing and getting out afterwards was certainly much less congested than years past.

Kudos to the organizers! I am proud I was associated with a committee headed by Wayne Harrison, along with his wife Carole, Louise Green, Jim Lanter, Joy Motts, Martha Parsons, Betty Smith, Alonzo Terry, Alma Townnsend, Jeff Warren burg and Velma Wilson. You worked tirelessly for months and then brought many volunteers, friends and family, the day o( We appreciate them all.

The parade kicked the day off at 11 a.m. from Second Street. It was vintage small town Americana snaking along the river with floats and horses and classic cars and dancers. Congratulations to the first and second place winners: Scouts: Girl Scouts of the Delta Gateway; Boy Scout Troop 450 Civic-community: Thomas Dooley Assembly No. 75; Christ Embassy Church-East Bay Patriotic, military-oriented: American Legion Post 161; Sons of Italy Columbo Lodge #1315 Commercial: Inland Marine; Quail Lodge Entertainment Deer Valley High School cheerleaders Ouhs: Antioch Lapidary; Undead Betty's Roller Derby Dance: Elite Dance Academy; Melody's Dance Studio

Needless to say, without funding we wouldn't have had the event. Thanks goes to our loyal sponsors. Fireworks: County Supervisor Federal Glover and NRG Energy; Parade: Beswick Family Fund; July 4th, City of Antioch; Platinum: Macys, Allied Waste, Arts and Cultural Foundation, Kiwanis Club of the Delta-Antioch, Antioch Herald. Gold: Contra Costa Building and Construction Trades Council, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 302; Mikes Auto Body, VF Post #6435; Leo Fontana Fund and Markstein Beverage Company. Silver: Gloria Martin Family, Strategic Threat Management, Antioch Education Association, Antioch Rotary Oub, Monthly Grapevine, Brentwood Press, Tony Keslinke Family, Christ Embassy Church-East Bay, Pegnim annd Ivancih LLP, Rivertown Screenprinting, Paradise Skate, Sno Shack, Martha and Joe Goralka and New Beer Garden. Bronze: A & B Creative Trophys, Pinky's Klassy Car Wash, Antioch Womans Oub, eTranzUSA, NAACP East County Branch, Ricks on Second, Delta Ad­vocacy Foundation, Rivertown Garden Oub, Fidelis Advertising Mayor Wade Harper, Mayor Pro Tern Mary Rocha, City Council Members Gary Agopian, Tony Tiscareno and Monica Wilson.

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Another year of illegal fireworks Editor:

I wish to applaud the City of Oakley for its outstanding fireworks on the night of July 5 from approximately 9:15 to 9:50p.m. During the show, I only heard one emergency siren. The fire and police departments were keeping a close eye for public safety. It was the first evening in the past two weeks that I did not see and hear illegal neighborhood fireworks. Oakley's finale was amazing and a cue for the town where illegal fireworks continued without interruption for another hour.

It was hard to guess which Oakley neigh­borhood would win the prize for the most fireworks displays. Perhaps next year we could save the city tons of money by not having our City hood fireworks. Instead they could host a competition of which streets could send off the highest, most earth shaking and loudest fireworks without setting fires to the houses, dry yards and fields. Or they could be judged by the number of residences who are never stopped or fined.

San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose warned their citizens by TY, radio and newspapers of an increase in police patrols and steep fines and possible arrests for illegal fireworks. They reminded everyone of the drought and increased stresses on poorly­funded emergency services.

Oakley had lit street signs inviting everyone to Freedom High on July 5. At 11 p.m. on July 4, I observed several clusters of locals walking down Brown Road and Laurel Road to watch the neighborhood fireworks. Some of the Oakleyites went to great expense to provide stunning displays that shot into the sky as high as the City's fireworks.

During this time I did not see one patrol car or hear an emergency siren. It would not take an Einstein to drive around to discover what host streets were using cannons to shoot off fireworks.

In the past, my husband and I have called Oakley PD to respond to fireworks in our neighborhood when they shook our home and landed in our yard. After 24 years, we do not even bother.

A couple of years ago, Bryan Montgom­ery responded to an e-mail from my husband stating that Oakley did not have the resources to respond to complaints. We are really get­ting our money's worth giving him a salary. Perhaps I should send him the bill for sending our terrified dogs to a kennel for Dec. 31, July 4andJuly 5.

If you were out of town, do not worry as fireworks will continue for the next few weeks and start again for New Year's. The only thing you missed was the wonderful grand opening of our new Ace Hardware store.

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Motocrosser qualifies for top competition by Kyle Szymanski

Staff Writer

When Lori Chalifoux brought her grandson a battery bike for his second birthday, she thought he'd use it as a toy.

It turns out the purchase turned him on to his life's passion.

Six years later, young Brentwood resident Jacob Jones hasn't stopped soaring to new heights as one of the top motocrossers in the a rea.

Now 8, Jacob wi ll compete on July 29 at the largest amateur motocross race in the world, the 32nd annual Red Bull American Motorcyclist Association Amateur National Motocross Cham­pionships at Loretta Lynn's Ranch in Tennessee.

"I feel great," Jacob said. "I'm re­ally excited. "

After nabbing one of just 42 quali­fying positions nationally in the 7-8 Class on his KTM 50 SX, he'll compete in the event that once saw top profes­siona ls James Stewart, Ricky Ca rmi­chael, Travis Pastrana a nd Jeremy Mc­G rath turn its corners and fly off its jumps.

"The Amateur Nationals at Loretta Lynn's is the event every motocross rac­er in the country wants to compete in," said Tim Cotter, director of the event. "A win at the Amateur Nationals gives a rider instant nationa l notoriety and can serve as a springboard to a lucrative

Photo courtesy of Jacob Jones

Motocrosser Jacob Jones, seen here during a recent event, is set to compete in the American Motorcyclist Association's Red Bull Amateur Nationa l Motocross Championships in Tennessee.

professional motocross career.'' Jacob's trek to reach the pinnacle

of amateur competition didn ' t come without its share of obstacles.

In a showdown against 24 kids from seven states a nd needing to finish no worse than fourth, Jacob bounced back from being in las t place to finish third.

He knows he' ll need another impres­sive performance to beat out the compe­tition in Tennessee, but just reaching the event is an accomplishment.

The competition will feature mini­cycle classes for children as young as four all the way up to a senior division for riders older than 50. Nearly 20,000 racers attempted to qualify in 36 classes for 1,446 available positions. The course contains a variety of jumps, corners and other obstacles designed to test the skills and stamina of the racers.

" We are excited ," said Coral Jones, Jacob's mother. " It's (the competition in Tennessee) the furth est yo u can get as an amateur. "

It's no surprise Jacob is on a path to making a name for himself in the sport. The Garin Elementary School student got his first gas-powered bike at age 3 and is consumed by honing his skills.

With the help of sponsors such as Dragon Alliance, Napa Auto Pa rts of Brentwood and Gorilla Rilla, he's competed virtually every weekend since Ja nuary and tra ins three to four days a week at Club Moto in Livermore o r Ar­gyll MX in Dixon. Even away from the t rack, his mind isn' t far from the sport.

Countless times, he's debuted tricks o r tweaks to his technique he's learned watching his idol Ryan Dungey on TV, said Josh Jones, Jacob's father. He also spontaneously does laps when running

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Heritage star golfer thrives off the course by Michael Dixon

Correspondent

La uren Conder graduated from He ritage in 20 10 as a deco rated high schoo l golfer, but her life in the game is just beginning.

During her four-year career at Virginia 's Uni versity of R ichmond, Conder recorded the third best career scoring average in the school's history.

Conder 's scoring average in her se­nio r year was the second-lowest single season average in the school's histo ry, which was good enough to ea rn her a ll-conference hono rs in th e Coloni al Athletic Conference.

" It mea nt a whole lo t to be All­CAA," Co nder said . "1 wo rked so ha rd a ll of las t summer a nd this year at Richmond . Every course 1 had a strict plan. Even though some people didn' t think I could do it , it felt really good. It was a huge honor.

Conder 's experience as an alumni of the First Tee Program, a youth de­velopment orga nization that teaches

Photo courtesy of Richmond Athletics

Former Heritage golfer Lauren Conder is making a name f or herself on the cou rse as an intern f or the Golf Channel.

li fe skills and leadership through golf, helped her gain a n internship with the Golf Cha nnel, which la nded her a spot on the air for an episode of The Morning Drive in May.

Conder 's internship includes vari­ous odd jobs both on and off of the set. She's had the chance to work with on-a ir ta lent Kelly T ilghma n a nd Lisa Cornwe ll , as we ll as fo rmer golfers

turned commentators Tripp Isenhour, Brandel C hamblee and Arron Ober­holser.

While her educationa l backgro und is in p olitical science, the internship experience has helped Conder rea lize that it may be something she wants to do in the future.

" I'm learning a lo t at the Golf Channel," she said . "I don' t know if I'm retired from golf ye t. I think I'll know more when a nd if they decide to hire me. I just love the sport and see myself being in the game a nd helping kid s. 1 wa nt to be a good ro le model fo r women in sports."

One project Co nder is wo rking on involves helpi ng the Golf Cha nnel improve its coverage of college golf, making the game more ma rketable to the younger generation.

" It 's more about ma rketing initi a­t ive, using social media a nd trying to get the younger kids and generation into the sport," she said of her work. " It should be fun ."

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Junior champs

Youth baseball camp The Patrio t and First Pitch Strike

Baseball Spring Camps for kids ages 6 to 13 will be held July 21-25 at the Heri­tage High School varsity baseball field in Brentwood from 9 a.m. to noon.

The camps will be run by Heritage coaches and local college players. Em­phasis will be placed on basic skill de­velopment as well as on fun. The camps

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on a track or swimming in a pool to en­hance his stamina.

" He's just always thinking about dirt bikes," Josh said .

As the biggest competition of Ja­cob's life nears, he's not letting anything sta nd in his way of being the best, but

are designed with a personal and posi­tive approach and a re fun for players and coaches alike.

All activities are structured for a positive learning experience. Pa rtici­pants will receive a T-shirt and photo DVD.

The cost is $150. For more informa­tion or to sign up, visit bit.ly/llieySH.

no matter where he finishes, just reach­ing the event will ma ke for a winning expen ence.

" I'm excited," Josh said . " I know he'll do great. Whatever he does is fine with me. I am just proud he made it there."

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Training academy adds Olympian to staff

The All-American Future Stars orga­nization based in Tracy, a full-service sports training academy specializing in baseball and softball, recently named Olympian Jen­ny Topping as its regional director.

"Jenny Topping has played with and against the best in the world and she al­ways comes up a winner," said Debbie Nelson, a nationally-recognized softball coach, fo rmer D ivision I college coach and owner of the academy. "Having Jen­ny work hands-on with our players and teams to show our young ladies her pas­sion for excellent softball will be otf-the­charts-exci tin g."

Topping, a four-time National Col­legiate Athletic Association (NCAA) All­American, is one of only six players in the history of the NCAA to bat over .400, drive in 200 runs, and hit at least 50 home runs. She famously appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated as a member of the 2004 Olympic softball team, which went on to outscore its opponents 51-1 on an unbeaten run to win Olympic gold.

"We are fully committed to bring­ing our players the best possible trainers, coaches and role models," Nelson added. "Partnering with Jenny, one of the best who has ever played the game, is an honor and a privilege."

The organization is committed to building softball stars by combining the

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Former Olympian Jenny Topping has been named t he reg ional d irector of t he All -American Fut ure Stars orga­nization, a f u ll-service sport s t ra ining academy specializing in baseball and softba ll .

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A young participant takes part in the Freedom High School youth football camp last year. This year's camp will be held on July 23 and 24.

Freedom football camp Freedom High football staff and

players will hold a youth skills non-con­tact football camp for kids ages 7 to 14 on Wednesday, July 23 and Thursday, July 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Freedom High School.

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sen iors and adults w ho t ook part in the event, w hich paired youth and adults w ith some of the top senior bowlers in the world . Freitas won $300 and Jentzen took home $350.

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Treasure, trash and other stuff Throwing away my life away is no

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For example, I know I will need to go through my CD collection a second time. I went through it two months ago, but I know there is more I can part with. During the first purge, I spread my music collection in a semi-circle in front of me on the floor. Some decisions were easy. Jessica Simpson? Ugh. Limp Bizkit? Oy! Hmmm, BBMak- short-lived British boy band I haven't listened to in about 10 years? I put the Brits in the oldie-but-goodie collection where I keep COs that defined different parts of my life. I don't listen to these discs very often, but I can't part with them.

So I went to move BBMak into the oldie-but-goodie collection and what did I find? Ricky Martin ! Oh dear. Why do I still have this? TLC? Keep. Boyz II Men? Keep. Joey Mcintyre? How much money did I waste on pop garbage?

And that's not even the best part. In my oldie-but-goodie shoe box, I found mix tapes. Actual audiocassette tapes with songs I recorded off the radio or from COs I borrowed from friends. The obvious choice was to dump them. I can't remember the last time I listened to a cassette, but holding the tapes in my hand took me to a place where I'm in my childhood bedroom talking to my best friend on the telephone while listening to the radio, hoping that my signal will stay clear enough to record Jennifer Paige's "Crush."

So what did I do? I thought of Mr. Morris and what he'd say. Surely cassette tapes aren' t beautiful. It's not exactly useful, either. It 's just a time machine to my past. But then I think of the COs I've already opted to purge: Blink 182, Puddle of Mudd, Nelly Furtado and Samantha Mumba. M y mix tapes were probably filled with more of the same.

So to the trash they went. But the COs deemed purgable were saved, packaged with care and donated to a charity yard sale. These pieces of me no longer hold the special place they once did, but maybe they still have time to mean something to someone else.

I've gone through the purge process for my clothes, knickknacks, movies and school mementos. Up next? My book collection . These are books that have entertained and left a mark on my heart. "The Time Traveler's Wife" - keep. "Still Alice" - keep. "The Nanny Diaries" - ugh, never mind .

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Seen in Istanbul

Pat and Chuck Hunter of Discovery Bay recently returned from a four-week tour of Europe, which included stays in Ireland, which they toured with son Geoff; London; Munich; Vienna and Istan­

bul, where their son, Chuck Jr., is the US Consul General. Here Chuck Jr., Pat and Chuck Sr. enjoy the view overlooking the Bosphorus. Thanks for bringing your Hometown Weekly Newspaper along for your adventure. We're so touched by be included in this family reunion.

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organiza tion we as a board need to ad ­dress."

Vince Wells, president of firefighter union Local 1230, which represents EC­CFPD firefighters, said the firefighters a re OK with working overtime for now, but the district needs to clear up its cloudy future.

"They a re willing to work, and they a re willing to p rotect their communities, but eventually there needs to be some hope that relief is coming," he said.

Henderson sa id the district is moving fo rward with exploring the creation of a voter-approved benefit assessment district to generate additional funds.

District residents a re expected to be polled between July 12 and 15 to deter­mine their opinions on po tential aspects of the assessment district, including if it should include a sunset clause, an escala­tor to account for inflation and if a sepa­ra te committee should be established to

oversee the spending of funds. The phone poll , conducted by an o utside consulting agency, will cost the district $20,000.

The board is expected to receive the results of the poll during a special meet­ing on July 21 and vote on whether or not to proceed with the benefit assessment at its next meeting on Aug. 4.

Should the board decide to move for­ward with the assessment district, and it is approved through majority vote by dis­trict property owners, yearly fees would be levied on a ll district property owners based on a yet-to-be-determined formula dic tated by the level of benefit they re­ceive from fire suppression services. Fac­to rs that a re expected to be involved in determining owners' rates include the size of their property and if structures exist on the land.

The board's Aug. 4 meeting is sched­uled for 6:30 p.m. inside the Oakley City Council Chambers.

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'Bugsy' comes to Antioch

Photo courtesy of Stage Right Conservatory Theat re, Inc.

Stage Right Conservatory Theatre, Inc. presents "Bugsy Malone" at the Nick Rodriguez Community Center, 213 F St. in Antioch, on Fri­day, July 11 at 7 p.m. This slapstick musical comedy, based on the

film of the same name, follows the 1929 New York rivalry between two half-witted street gangs comprised completely of children. Tickets are $10; $8 for seniors and students; and $5 for children 10 and younger. For additional performances, visit www.srctgrp.org or call 925-216-4613.

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ered his right lung had collapsed. "They don't know (what caused it) ,"

Chavez said . " It happened spontaneously. They said I had a weak spo t on top of my right lung, but they don't know how it de­veloped."

Following an eight-day stay in the hospita l, which included surgeries to re­pair his lung and drain the fluid, Chavez is now o n the mend and insured.

Once he was well , docto rs gave him the sta rtling news that he could have died if he had waited longer to go to the hospi tal.

" I was thankful to her (Barber) for being there for me," Chavez said. " She did save me in a way because if I would have pushed it o ff any longer, who knows, it (the fluid) could have gone to my heart."

Barber shies away from calling her­self a hero, instead calling her deed the right thing to do.

" I feel like anyone would have d one

tha t in tha t situa tion," Barber said. "I would like to think that if tha t happened to me, somebody would do the same thing for me."

The frightful ordeal has only strengthened her friendship with Chavez, Barber said.

The pair met three months ago through the gym, but now co mmunicate da ily.

" l keep my circle o f friends very small, but I let him in," Barber sa id. "He's just a great person."

Although Chavez improves d aily, he won't be able to return to the gym for strenuous activity for a while, which Bar­ber said will be when the pair's story is complete.

"I told him between myself and the general manager, Dakota, we' ll get him back to where he was and bette1;" Barber said. "He's such a good person. The world would be less if he wasn't in it. "

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Plan and Schedule of City Fees to re­vise existing fees associated w ith sw imming and the advertising/banner program: and resolving not to apply an increase to certain fees pertain ­ing to swim practice lane fee and lap swim at Brentwood Family Aquatic Complex; and resolving not to apply an increase to certain fees pertain ­ing to field l ighting, field rentals. and

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I f live music, premiere products, spirits, culinary con­tests and family-friendly activities sound like fun, then head on down to the Harvest Time Festival this week­

end - July 12 and 13 at Brentwood City Park - for the

inaugural salute to the city's rich agricultural heritage. "We'd like to welcome Brentwood residents and those

from other communities to help us celebrate and create something that may very well become one of the best events in the area," said Brentwood Harvest Time Direc­tor of Marketing Peggie Shuitemaker.

Organizers of the free, two-day event will be show­casing the diverse bounty of the area's farmlands while educating festivalgoers about the Harvest Time organiza­tion. The group and its members strive to offer unique and

see Festival page 3B

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rewarding agricultural tourism opportuni­ties to visitors, allowing them to enjoy farm fresh products, learn about farming and appreciate the nutritious and economical value of locally grown farm products.

But the festival is about more than farming. Visitors will be treated to two days of live music and competitions, including corn shucking and eating, tractor races, photo and jam and jelly contests. There will also be wine tasting, hosted by the Con­tra Costa Wine Growers Association and

a beer garden from Markestein Beverage Company.

Hourly cooking demonstrations and a quilt show will be held inside the air­conditioned Community Center as will the Friends of the Harvest App Alley - 50 local businesses and associations hosting booths.

An estimated 48 farms will be on hand to sell products during the festival, resem­bling an old-fashioned farmers' market. Several of the farmers will a lso be on hand to answer questions and offer advice on how to incorporate locally grown produce

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into your family meals. "I think what makes it so special is it

involves the farming community in Brent­wood," said Event Coordinator and Brent­wood City Councilman Steve Barr. "The history and heritage that (the farming com­munity) brings to this event and past ones have meant a lot to the community. I think it's something people want and will enjoy. "

The festival lineup sta rts Saturday morning at 10:30 a.m. with the Honor Guard and Little Veggies Costume Parade through the downtown Farmers' Market on Second and Oak streets, followed by the fes­tival's opening ceremonies at II a.m. with a flyover from the Patriots Jet Team. A sand sculpture demonstration will also begin at II, followed by the American Legion Rid­ers Parade of Motorcycles at II :45 a.m.

The music begins on Saturday at II a.m. on the main stage with Pyrite Side­walk, followed by Record Line at noon, Sucker Punch at I p.m. , Hot for Teacher at 2:30p.m., Revelation at 5 p.m. and Mic Gil­lette at 7:30p.m.

Sunday's musical lineup includes The California Cowboys from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. , fo llowed by Richie Aguon and Friends at 1:30 and Time Bandits at 4 p.m.

For additional information, visit www. harvest4you.com, or call 925-634-1228. Free parking for the event is available at the City Hall garage. LUHS Athletic Booster parking lots are located on Oak and Second streets for $5. Lawn chairs and blankets are permitted ; no outside alcohol allowed .

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Lately, business has been brisk for Stan Le, owner of Shirasoni Japanese Restaurant in Brentwood. Celebrating five years at his Lone Tree Way location, Le has spent the past month saying thank you to hls loyal clientele with a variety of sushi specials, prize drawings and free lottery scratchers. "We try our hardest to emulate the close-knit atmosphere of the local community in our restaurant, be­cause without their support, we wouldn't be here," said Le.

The popular eatery offers customers delicious food, a welcoming environment and authentic Japanese teppanyaki and sushi dinner shows. Le, whose parents have been in the food service industry since the 1990s, said he enjoys giving back to the communities of Brentwood and Stockton, where he owns restaurants, be­cause of how much the communities have given him.

"We sponsor local sports teams, serve food at community events and annually donate at least 125 turkeys to needy fami­lies during the Thanksgiving holiday,"

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As part of keeping with the family­friendly atmosphere of Brentwood, Le runs the restaurant with his sister, Holly. While they are quite adept at making their patrons feel like family, greeting many of them by name with a smile and a hand­shake, they keep a keen eye on their ex­periences in other areas of dining as well.

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Danny Hong, a long-time sushi chef at Shirasoni Japanese Restaurant, hand rolls sushi.

a chef and entertainer in the front of the restaurant," he added.

For the chefs who spend so much time honing their skills in the art of Jap­anese cuisine, the job is so enjoyable it hardly even seems like work, according to Danny Hong, a sushi chef who has been

with the restaurant since its opening. "Making the sushi and helping to

create new rolls is one of the best parts of working here," Hong said. "However, the absolute best part is getting to inter­act with the guests and getting to know them."

The attention to detail and friendli­ness of the staff is a large part of what makes the restaurant so appealing.

"My favorite aspect of dining at Shirasoni is the history I have here with my children," said Randy Prince, a Dis­covery Bay resident and father of three. "We've all been coming here together since it opened, and everyone here really makes an effort to get to know you and remember you.

"It really makes you feel special when they remember your face, even if you come in with 11 people."

Le's long, successful and varied run as a restaurateur is remarkable in an industry where 90 percent of independent restau­rants close during the first year of opera­tion, according to a study by The Restau­rant Brokers - a brokerage company that specializes in the food and beverage busi­ness. The remaining ten percent have an average life span of five years, the study said, which proves Shirasoni is here to stay.

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Celebrating 90 years

Byron resident Dorothy Weeks recently celebrated her 90th birthday ~n st.yle. Family and friends surprised her with a party at Cornell Park 1n D1scovery Bay on May 9. Weeks is a 49-year resident of East County

and a familiar face at the Liberty Union High School District. Weeks spent 20 years as a yard supervisor and became well known among students and their families. "I get around good," Weeks said. "Everybody knows me."

Star student Congratulations to 2014 Heritage High

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All-American girl Brentwood's Chaya Sandhu has

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The National American Miss Pageants a re dedicated to celebrating America's future leaders and equip­ping them with life-long skills. Em­phasis is put on the importance of developing self-confidence, learning good sportsmanship as well as setting and achieving personal goals. Good luck at Nationals, Chaya!

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do is drive around the area with the help of a Harvest Time map, available at various Brentwood businesses, to find endless choices of peaches, nectarines, apricots and much more.

I could live on summer fruit for every meal. It's just that yummy, and everyone knows that processed foods cannot compare health-wise with nature's bounty. My grandmother used cut a plum in half and feed a piece to me and one to my cousin. We looked like birds in a nest waiting for our nourishment. It's a sweet memory for me and I encourage my grandchildren to enjoy what we have on every corner

of our communities. There are several farmers' markets

in East County that offer a variety of produce and other homegrown options - all in one convenient location. The Brentwood Farmers' Market is held every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon through Nov. 22. on First Street between Chestnut and Oak streets.

Another good one is held at Kaiser Permanente Antioch, 4501 Sand Creek Road, every Thursday from 10 a .m. to 2 p.m. There you can find orchids and other goodies along with the strawberries and peaches in the back parking lot.

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The Commons at Dallas Ranch, 4751 Dallas Ranch Road in Antioch, is now hosting a small market through Fresh Approach's Freshest Cargo program. Every Tuesday from 11 :30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. you can visit and shop for fresh produce at this mobile market. There are various methods of payment accepted, including cash, credit and debit cards.

As we get older, our bodies cannot process certain foods as well as when we had younger stomachs and digestive tracts. Salads, vegetables and fruit are great sources of fiber, which keeps our systems healthy and clean. Fresh produce has nutrients essential for strong bodies and minds.

Marla Luckhardt is a Discovery Bay resident and member of the East Contra Costa Senior Coalition. She works with several local senior care and advocacy groups. Contact her by e-mail at marla2054@aol.com.

The power of food

by Karra Barber-Wada Correspondent

Learning about good nutrition and how real, whole foods can improve your overall health can be life changing. The power of food and the impact it has on one's health is critical to know at any age.

Foods like whole almonds and almond butter (both contain protein and fiber), and walnuts (containing omega 3 fats- the good kind of fat), and fresh fruits and vegetables (good sources of fiber) are all excellent choices.

Also, eating foods with high omega 3 essential fatty acids (like salmon), getting enough vitamin D and magnesium in your diet (especially for women), and eating natu ral whole grains (instead of refined carbohydrates, which causes spikes in insulin in the blood) are smart and healthy choices.

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ACTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003856-00 The name of the business: Curtain Call Located at: 1226 Dully Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513, is hereby reg­istered by the following owners: Anne Andrego. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant com· menced to transact business under the fictrtious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant Anne Andrego. This state· ment was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 18, 2014 by Deputy J. Barton Expires 6/1812019 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273/63355 Publish dates: July4, 11, 18, 25,2014.

ACTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003682-00 The name of the business les): Ardente Gounnet Stirrer located at: 2121 Gold Poppy St In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following ownerlsl: Ardente Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact busi­ness under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 5/1/2014. Sig­nature of registrant Mary Anne Ardent, Secretary/Treasurer. This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Con­tra Costa County on: June 11, 2014 by Deputy H. Franklin Expires 6/11/2019 02-1273/63263 Publish dates: June 20, 27,July4, 11,2014.

ACTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003570·00 The name of the business: Mix Mob Ent l o· cated at: 1870 Delta Meadows Way In: Oakley, CA 94561 is hereby registered by the fo llowing ownerls): Michael Maghuyop. This business is conducted by: An Individual. The registrant com· menced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of reg­istrant: Michael Maghuyop. This state· ment was filed with the County Clerk of Contra June 6, 2014 by Deputy L Woods Expires 06-06-2019 Oakley Press No. 03-0477/63292 Publish dates: June 27, July4, 11,18,2014.

ACTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-()(104032-00 The name of the business les): Got-A-Party Inc. Located at 3981 Walnut Blvd In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby regis­tered by the following ownerls): Got-A­Party Inc. This business is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant com· menced to transact business under the fictrtious business name or names listed above on 6/26/14. Signature of registrant Tracey Adams. This state­ment was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 26, 2014 by Deputy A. Aguda Expires 6/26/2019 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273/63371 Publish dates: July4, 11, 18, 25, 2014.

ACTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-00041l36·00 The name of the business: Rake Salon located at 240 Oak Street In: Brent­wood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following owner: Alicia Elliott. This business is conducted by: An In· dividual. The registrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. Signature of registrant: Alicia Elliott This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Con1ra Costa County on: June 26, 2014 by Deputy J. Gonzalez Expires 6/26/2019 Brentwood Press No. 02·1273/63373 Publish dates: July 4, 11, 18, 25,2014.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT F1le No. F-0003275-00 The name of the business. 1. All Season Svcs 2. Fasthaul Located at: 2350 Car­qUinez Ave ln. El Cernto, CA 94530 is hereby registered by the followmg owner(s): Oav1d Lew1s Singer. This busmess ts conducted by: An lndtvtdu· al. The registrant commenced to trans­act busmess under the fictitious busi­ness name or names hsted above on 5/l/1993. Signature of registrant Dav1d Lew1s Singer. Th1s statement was filed w1th the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 22, 2014 by Deputy J. Crawford Expires 5/22/2019 Brentwood Press No. 02·1273/63253 Publ1sh dates: June 20, 27, July 4, 11,2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT F1le No. F-0003313-00 The name of the bustnesses: 1. Del Sol NRG, LLC 2. Del Sol Energy Located at: 516 2nd Street In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the followmg owner(s): Del Sol NAG LLC. Th1s busi· ness 1S conducted by: A L1m1ted L1ab1l· ity Co. The regtstrant commenced to transact business under the frctitious busmess name or names hsted above on N/A. Stgnature of regtstrant: Joshua L. Aldrich, CEO This statement was f1led w1th the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: May 23, 2014 by Dep· uty J. Barton Expires 5123/2019 Brent­wood Press No. 02·1273/63290 Publish dates: June 20, 27, July 4, 11,2014

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT F1le No. F-0003613-00 The name of the business . Farmland Blos­soms Located at: 925 Coventry Circle In: Brentwood, CA 94513 1s hereby reg,s­tered by the following owners: 1. Ro­man Markovetski 2. Mana Chinnik Mar­kovetskl Th1s bus1ness 1S conducted by: A General Partnership. The registrant commenced to transact business under the frctrtrous busmess name or names listed above on 1/1/2014 Signature of registrant Roman Markovetski. This statement was f1led w1th the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 9, 2014 by Deputy J Crawford Expires 6-9-2019 Brentwood Press No 02· 1273/63236 Publish dates: June 20, 27, July4, 11,2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003647-00 The name of the business les): Savings Cleaners Located at: 6031 -A Lone Tree Way In: Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby registered by the following ownerls): Park Avenue Cleaners. Th1s busmess is conducted by: A Corporation. The registrant commenced to transact busmess under the flctttrous busmess name or names listed above on Jan 5, 2014. Signature of registrant· Gurtej S. Brar. Thrs statement was ftled wtth the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on June 10, 2014 by Deputy L Barajas Expires 6/10/2019 Brentwood Press No. 02·1273/63274 Publish dates: June 20, 27, July 4, 11,2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No F-0004137-00 The name of the busmess: Polaris Pest El imination Located at: 4799 Bayside Way In· Oakley, CA 94561 is hereby registered by the followm9 owner 0 and 0 Polaris Inc. This busmess ts con­ducted by: A Corporat1on The regiS­trant commenced to transact busmess under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 1/2/2010 Signa­ture of regtstrant: Darrell Flores-Prest­dent. Th1s statement was filed with the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on July 2, 2014 by Deputy L. Bara1as Expires 7/2/2019 Oakley Press No. 03· 0477/63429 Publish dates: July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. F-0003691 ·00 The name of the bus1ness: JJ Crafty Designs Located at: 2584 Stirling Ct In: Brentwood. CA 94513 IS hereby regiS­tered by the followmg owner: Jenn1fer Eileen lendaris. This business ts con­ducted by· An Individual The regiS­trant commenced to transact busmess under the fictitious business name or names listed above on September 1, 2011. S1gnature of reg1strant: Jenn1fer lendaris. This statement was ftled w1th the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on June 11, 2014 by Deputy H Frankl1n Expires 6/11/2019 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273/63261 Publish dates: June 20, 27, July 4, 11, 2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No F-0003715-00 The name of the bus1ness (es) Adele's Painting with Heart Located at. 2371 Empire Ave In: Brentwood,CA 94513 1s hereby reg1stered by the followmg owner(s): Adele Christine Boyer. This business is conducted by: An lnd1vidu· al. The regtstrant commenced to trans­act business under the fictitious busi­ness name or names listed above on 6/1/14. S1gnature of reg1strant: Adele C. Boyer. Th1s statement was filed w1th the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on. June 12,2014 by Deputy J Crawford Expires 6/12/2019 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273/63287 Publish dates: June 27, July4, 11,18,2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT F1le No F-0004118-00 The name of the busmess: Discovery De­sign Solutions Located at: 2440 Way· farer Court In 01scovery Bay, CA 94505 1s hereby reg1stered by the followmg owner: Jody Jean Gianni. This busi­ness IS conducted by: An lnd1vidual. The reg1strant commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A. S1gnature of reg1strant Jody J G1anm. Th1s statement was filed w1th the Coun· ty Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July I, 2014 by Deputy C P1ttman Expires July I, 2019 Brentwood Press No. 02· 1273/63427 Publish dates: July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 2014.

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You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to f1le a wntten response at th1s court and have a copy served on the plaint1H. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your wntten response must be in proper legal form 1f you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use fo r your response You can f1nd these court forms and more mformatmn at the Cali­fornia Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtlnfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county law library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the fil1ng fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not f1le your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken without further warmng from the court There are other legal re ­QUirements You may want to call an at­torney nght away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attor­ney referra l serv1ce. If you cannot af­ford an attorney, you may be el1g1ble for free legal services from a nonprofit le­gal serv1ces program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the Cahfornta Legal Serv1ces Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia org), the Cali­fornia Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtlnfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local court or county bar assoc1at10n NOTE: The court has a statutory hen for wa1ved fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more 1n a civil case The court's l1en must be pa1d before the court wtll dtsmtss the case jAVISO! lo han demandado Sino responde dentro de 30 dias, Ia corte puede dec1dir en su contra s1n escuchar su vers16n. lea Ia mformact6n a contlnuact6n. Tiene 30 OIAS DE CALENOARIO despues de que le entreguen esta c1tacr6n y papeles le­gales para presentar una respuesta par esc rita en esta corte y hacer que se en­tregue una copia al demandante. Una carta o una llamada telef6nrca no Ia protegen. Su respuesta par escnto tiene que estar en forma to legal correc­to st desea que procesen su caso en Ia corte Es postble que haya un formular-10 que usted pueda usar para su respu­esta. Puede encontrar estes formulan­os de Ia corte y mas mformac16n en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de Cah· fornia (www sucorte.ca.gov). en Ia bib­lioteca de leyes de su condado o en Ia corte que le quede mas cere a. S1 no pu­ede pagar Ia cuota de presentact6n, p1da al secreta rio de Ia corte que le de un formulano de exenci6n de pago de cuotas. Si no presenta su respuesta a tlempo, puede perder el caso por m­cumplimlento y Ia corte le podrft quttar su sueldo, dinero y btenes sin mits ad­vertencla Hay otros requ1sttos legales. Es recomendable que llame a un abo­gada 1nmediatamente. St no conoce a un abogado, puede llamar a un serv1C10 de rem1s16n a abogados Si no puede pagar a un abogado, es posible que cumpla con los requisttos para obtener servic1os legales gratuitos de un programa de serv1c1os legales s1n f1nes de Iuera. Puede encontrar estos grupos stn fines de Iuera en el Sl­tiO web de Cahforma Legal Serv1ces, (www.lawhelpca lifornia.org), en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de Cali ­fornia, (www.sucorte ca.gov) o pomen· dose en contacto con Ia corte o el cole­glo de abogados locales AVISO Por ley, Ia corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costas exentos par lm­poner un gravamen sabre cualqu1er re­cuperaci6n de S10,000 6 mas de valor rec tbtda med1ante un acuerdo o una conces16n de arb1tra1e en un caso de derecho c1vil. Tiene que pagar el grava­men de Ia corte antes de que Ia corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (EI nombre y d1· recci6n de Ia corte es): SUPERIOR COURT · CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, 725 COURT STREET - P.O. BOX 91 1, MARTI­NEZ, CA 94553. CASE NUMBER (Nume­ro del Caso): C12-02870. The name, ad· dress, and telephone number of pla1nt1H's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, is: lEI nombre, Ia direcct6n y el numero de telefono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no tiene abogado, es): David R. Fischer, law Office of David R. Fischer, 1017 Green Lane - P.O. Box 1997. Martinez. CA 94553. DATE IFechal: JUN 06 2014 Clerk, byiSecretario) D. WEBER, Depu­ty (Adfunto) NOTICE TO THE PERSON SERVED: You are served - as the per· son sued under the f1ctit1ous name of "ALL PERSONS UNKNOWN CLAIMING ANY LEGAL OR EQUITABLE RIGHT, TI ­TLE, ESTATE, LIEN. OR INTEREST IN THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED IN THE COMPLAINT AD VERSE TO PLAINTIFFS' TITLE, OR ANY CLOUD ON PLAINTIFFS'

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TITLE THERETO"; on behalf of CALl FOR· N lA DELTA FARMS, INC., a Cahforn1a corporation; HOLLAND LAND AND WA­TER COMPANY, a Cal1fornia corpora­tiOn: CALIFORNIA RECLAIMED LANDS COMPANY, a Cahforn1a corporatiOn, un­der: CCP 416.10 (corporation), CCP 416 20 (defunct corporatiOn). The prop­erty that 1s the sub1ect of the actiOn 1s descrtbed as: Description for water parcel east of Lo t 20: A portion of Sand· mound Slough, bemg more partiCularly descrtbed as follows: Beginnmg at the northeast corner of Lot 20, as said lot is shown and so designated on that cer­ta in map entitled "Sandmound Acres", filed for record m Book 36 of Maps, Page 4, Contra Costa County records, from wh1ch the northwest corner of sa1d Lot 20 (38 Maps 4) bears South 71°38'00"West, 188.36 feet: thence at a nght angle to the easterly line of said Lot 20, North 71°47'00" East to a hne drawn parallel with and distant 100.00 feet east from sa1d easterly hne of said Lot 20; thence along sa1d parallel hne, South 18°13'00" East, 45.00 feet, more or less, thence leaving said parallel line, South 71°47'00" West, 100.00 feet to the southeast corner of sa1d Lot 20, thence along the easterly line of said Lot 20, North 18°13'00" West, 45.00feet, more or less, to the pmnt of beg1nnmg Oescnpt10n for water parcel east of Lot 21: A portion of Sandmound Slough, be· 1ng more particularly described as fol· lows: Begmntng at the northeast corner of lot 21, as said lot is shown and so designated on that certain map entitled "Sandmound Acres·, f1led for record m Book 36 of Maps, Page 4, Contra Costa County records, from wh1ch the north· west corner of said Lot 21 138 Maps 4) bears South 71°38'00"West, 188.98 fee~ thence at a nght angle to the easterly line of sa1d Lot 21, North 71°47'00" East, to a lme drawn parallel w1th and distant 100 00 feet east I rom sa1d easterly hne of sa1d Lot 21; thence along said parallel line, South 18°13'00" East, 45 00 feet, more or less, thence leav1ng sa1d paral­lel hne, South 71°47'00" West, 100.00 feet to the southeast corner of said Lot 21; thence along the easterly hne of sa1d Lot 21, North 18°13'00" West, 45.00 feet more or less, to the p01nt of begin­ning. Descnptton for water parcel east of Lot 26: A portiOn of Sandmound Slough, bemg more particularly de­scribed as follows: Beg1nn1ng at the northeast corner of lot 26, as sa1d lot is shown and so des1gnated on that cer­ta in map entitled "Sandmound Acres", filed for record in Book 38 of Maps, Page 4, Contra Costa County records, from wh1ch the northwest corner of sa1d Lot 26 138 Maps 4) bears South 71°38'00"West, 192.05 feet; thence at a nght angle to the easterly lme of sa1d Lot 26, North 71°47'00" East, to a line drawn parallel with and d1stant 100.00 feet east from sa1d easterly hne of sa1d Lot 26; thence along sa1d parallel hne, South 18°13'00" East, 45.00 feet, more or less; thence leaving said parallel line, South 71 .47'00" West, 100.00 feet to the southeast corner of sa1d Lot 26; thence along the easterly lme of said Lot 26, North 18°13'00" West, 45.00feet more or less, to the pomt of beg1nnmg. Oescnption for water parcel east of Lot 27: A portion of Sandmound Slough, be­tng more parttcularly descnbed as fol· lows: Beginning at the northeast corner of Lot 27, as sa1d lot is shown and so des1gnated on that certain map ent1tled "Sandmound Acres", f1led for record m Book 36 of Maps, Page 4, Contra Costa County records, from which the north· west corner of sa1d Lot 27(38 Maps 4) bears South 71°38'00"West, 192.67 feet; thence at a nght angle to the easterly line of sa1d Lot 27, North 71°47'00" East to a hne drawn parallel with and distant 100 00 feet east from sa1d easterly line of sa1d Lot 27: thence along said parallel line, South 18°13'00" East, 45.00 feet more or less; thence leavmg said paral ­lel lme, South 71°47'00" West, 100.00 feet to the southeast corner of sa1d lot 27; thence along the easterly hne of sa1d Lot 27, North 18°13'00" West, 45.00 feet, more or less, to the po1nt of begtn· nmg. Descnptron for water parcel east of Lot 28· A port1on of Sandmound Slough, being more part1cularly de­scnbed as follows: Beg1nn1ng at the northeast corner of lot 28, as satd lot is shown and so designated on that cer­tain map ent1tled "Sandmound Acres", filed for record m Book 38 of Maps, Page 4, Contra Costa County records, from whtch the northwest corner of sa1d Lot 28 138 Maps 4) bears South 71.38'00"West, 193.281eet; thence at a nght angle to the easterly line of said Lot 28, North 71°47'00" East. to a line drawn parallel w1th and d1stant 100.00 feet east from satd easterly hne of sa1d Lot 28; thence along said parallel line, South 18°13'00" East, 45.00 feet, more or less, thence leavmg said parallel line, South 71 °47'00" West, 100.00 feet to the southeast corner of sa1d lot 28, thence along the easterly lme of sa1d Lot 28, North 18°13'00" West, 45.00feet, more or less, to the point of beginning Descnption for water parcel east of Lot 59: A port1on of Sandmound Slough, be­mg more parttcularly descnbed as fol · lows: Beginn1ng at the northeast corner of Lot 59, as sa1d lot 1s shown and so destgnated on that certain map entuled "Sandmound Acres", filed for record in Book 38 of Maps, Page 4, Contra Costa County records, from wh1ch the north­west corner of sa1d Lot 59 136 Maps 4) bears South 71°38'00"West, 182 69 feet; thence at a nght angle to the easterly line of sa1d Lot 59, North 71°35'00" East to a hne drawn parallel with and distant 100 00 feet east from sa1d easterly line of sa1d Lot 59; thence along sa1d parallel line, South 18°25'00" East, 45 00 feet, more or less; thence leavmg said paral­lel lme, South 71°35'00" West, 100.00 feet to the southeast corner of sa td lot

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59: thence along the easterly line of sa1d Lot 59, North 18.25'00" West, 45.00 feet. more or less, to the point of begin­ntng Description for water parcel east of Lot 60: A portiOn of Sandmound Slough, being more particularly de· scribed as follows· Beginning at the northeast corner of lot 60, as satd lot 1S shown and so designated on that cer­tain map entitled "Sandmound Acres". filed for record m Book 38 of Maps, Page 4, Contra Costa County records, from which the northwest corner of sa1d Lot 60 (38 Maps 4) bears South 71°38'00"West, 182.73 feet, thence at a right angle to the easterly line of said Lot 60, North 71.35'00" East to a hne drawn parallel w1th and distant 100.00 feet east from said easterly line of said Lot 60; thence along sa1d parallel hne, South 18°25'00" East, 45 00 feet, more or less; thence leaving satd parallel hne, South 71.35'00" West, 100.00 feet to the southeast corner of said lot 60; thence along the easterly line of said Lot 60, North 18.25'00" West, 45.00 fee t, more or less, to the point of beginning. The above described real property has no known address, but rs commonly designated as: Water parcels adjacent to Lots 20, 21, 26. 27, 28.59 and 60 of the Sandmound Acres subdiVISIOn, Oakley, California. Oakley Press No 03· 0477/63276 Publish Dates June 20, 27, July 11,2014.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE APN 037 -460-052·6 T.S. No. 013936-CA Pursuant to CA C1vil Code 2923 3 NOTE: THERE IS A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATIACHEO IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 11/18/2005. 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 CON· TACT A LAWYER On 7/18/2014 at 9:00 AM, CLEAR RECON CORP., as duly ap­pOinted trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 11/30/2005, as Instrument No. 2005-0461047-00. of DH1C1al Records 1n the oH1ce of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of CALIFORNIA executed by: DANA L. WARGO, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN AS HER SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUC­TION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK DRAWN ON A STATE OR NATIONAL BANK, A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, OR A CHECK DRAWN BY A STATE OR FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, OR SAVINGS BANK SPECIFIED IN SECTION 5102 OF THE FI­NANCIAL CODE AND AUTHORIZED TO DO BUSINESS IN THIS STATE: At the north side of the Pittsburg C1vic Con· ter near the grass located at 65 CtVIC Avenue, Pittsburg, CA 94565 a II right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by 1t under sa1d Deed of Trust m the property situated in said County and State described as: AS MORE FULLY DESCRIBED ON SAID DEED OF TRUST The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real prop-

r;~8 ~e6~8~~d ~~~vXKUYrtR_r~fg ~~~:; The undersigned Trustee discla1ms any 1tab1hty for any 1ncorrectness of the street address and other common designation, 1f any, shown herein. Said sale w1ll be held, but Without covenant or warranty, express or implied, re­gardtng title, possession, condition, or encumbrances, mcludmg fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by sa1d Deed of Trust, to pay the remammg pnnc1pal sums of the note(s) secured by sa1d Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligatiOn secured by the proper­ty to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the t1me of the 101ttal pubhcatlon of the No­tice of Sale 1s: $397,594.38 If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any rea­son, the successful b1dder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies pa1d to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse The benef1c1ary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and del1vered to the unders1gned a wntten Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default

~~~s~~~~~n N1~ti~= 1~f 1~~ a~~d.":J'~~~~ tion to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property 1s located. NO· TICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bidding on this prop­erty l1 en, you should understand that there are risks involved 1n bidding at a trustee auction You will be bidding on a l1en, not on the property Itself. Plac­ing the highest bid at a trustee auction does not automatically ent1tle you to free and clear ownersh1p of the prop­erty. You should also be aware that the lien bemg auctioned off may be a junior hen. If you are the h1ghest bidder at the auction, you are or may be responsible fo r paying off all liens senior to the lien bem9 auctiOned off, before you can rece1ve clear t1tle to the property You are encouraged to investigate the ex­IStence, pnonty, and s1ze of outsta nd1ng liens that may ex1st on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a tttle msurance company, etther of wh1ch may charge you a fee for this in­fo rmation. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWN· ER: The sale date shown on th1s notice of sale may be postponed one or more t1mes by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the California C1vil Code. The

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law requ1res that Information about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you w1sh to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, 1f applicable, the rescheduled t1me and date for the sale of this property, you may call(714) 730-2727 or VISit this In­ternet Web s1te WWW.LPSASAP.COM, usmg the f1le number assigned to this case 013936-CA. Information about postponements that are very short in duration or tha t occur close in time to the scheduled sale may not Imme­diately be reflected in the te lephone Information or on the Internet Web stte. The best way to verify postponement Information is to attend the scheduled sale. FOR SALES INFORMATION: (714) 730-2727 Date 6/9/2014 Date Executed: CLEAR RECON CORP.,Authorized Signature CLEAR RECON CORP. 4375 Jutland Onve Suite 200 San 01ego, Californ1a 92117 A-4464993 06/27/2014, 07/04/2014, 07/11/2014 Oakley Press No:03-0477/63233 Publish Oates· June 27, July 4, 11, 2014.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S No. 1386971-31 APN. 035· 481-008-7 TRA: 19·029 LOAN NO: Xxxxxx8558 REF: Rob1nson, Sara A IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED March 07, 2005. UN­LESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLO AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLA· NATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PRO­CEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On July 24, 2014, at 1:00pm, Cal-western Reconveyance Lie, as duly appointed trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded March 15, 2005, as lnst. No. 2005· 0086496-00 in book XX, page XX of Of· fic1al Records 1n the oH1ce of the County Recorder of Contra Costa County, State of California, executed by Sara A Rob· in son, An Unmarried Woman, wtll sell at public auctiOn to highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or nat1onal bank, a check drawn by a state or federal cred1t umon, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan associat1on, savings assocrat1on, or savmgs bank spec1f1ed 1n sectton 5102 of the financ1a l code and autho­rized to do busmess m thts state: Be­hmd the c1v1c center des1gnat1on stgn at the corner of Willow Pass Road and Parks1de Drive, 1900 Parks1de Drive, Concord. Cahforn1a, all nght, t1tle and interest conveyed to and now held by 1t under sa1d Deed of Trust 1n the prop· erty Situated m sa1d County and State described as: Completely descnbed in sa1d deed of trust The street address and other common des1gnat10n, 1f any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4405 Macadamia Lane Oakley CA 94561 The unders1gned Trustee disclaims any liability for any Incorrectness of the street address and other common des1gnat10n, 1f any, shown herein. Said sale wi ll be held, but w1thout covenant or warranty, ex­press or 1mphed, regardmg t1tle, pos­session, condttion or encumbrances,

~~c~~~~nfruf:t~~ ~~~r~~st~;dtr~~rsencsr~: ated by said Deed of Trust, to pay the remaining pnnctpal sums of the note(s} secured by sa1d Deed ol Trust. The to· tal amount of the unpaid balance of the obligatiOn secured by the property to be sold and reasonable esttmated costs, expenses and advances at the t1me of the m1t1al pubhcatmn of the Not1ce of Sale 1s: $64,231.16. If the Trustee IS un­able to convey title for any reason, the successful b1dder's sole and exclusrve remedy shall be the return of mon1es pa1d to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The benef1c1ary under sa1d Deed of Trust heretofore executed and de­livered to the unders1gned a wntten declaratiOn of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default

~~~s~~~~~n N~t~~=l~l1~~a~~d."~Ji~~~~ tion to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property IS located. NO­TICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: II you are considering btdding on this prop­erty hen, you should understand that there are nsks mvolved m b1ddmg at a trustee auction. You will be b1dding on a lien, not on the property 1tself. Plac­Ing the highest bid at a trustee auctiOn does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownersh1p of the prop· erty You should also be aware that the lien being auctioned off may be a junior l1en. If you are the highest b1dder at the auct1on, you are or may be responstble for pay1ng oft all hens sen1or to the l1en be1n9 auctioned off, before you can rece1ve clear title to the property. You are encouraged to investigate the ex­IStence, pnority, and s1ze of outstandtng l1ens that may ex1st on th1s property by contactmg the county recorder's offtce or a t1tle tnsurance company, e1ther of wh1ch may charge you a fee for th1s In­formation. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWN­ER: The sale date shown on th1s not1ce of sale may be postponed one or more t1mes by the mortgagee, beneflc1ary, trustee. or a court pursuant to sect1on 2924g of the California Civil Code. The law requtres that tnformatmn about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you w1sh to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, 1f applicable, the rescheduled t1me and date for the sale of th1s property, you may call 1619)590-1221 or visit the in· ternet website www dlppllc com, ustng the f1le number ass1gned to th1s case

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1386971-31. Information about post· ponements that are very short m dura ­tion or that occur close in t1me to the scheduled sale may not Immediately be reflected m the telephone tnformatmn or on the Internet Web Site The best way to verify postponement informa­tion is to attend the scheduled sale For sales lnformation:l619)590-1221 Cal-Western Reconveyance LLC, 525 East Ma1n Street PO Box 22004, El Caton, CA 92022-9004 Dated: June 18, 2014. IDLPP- 438643 07/04/1 4, 07/11/1 4, 07/18/14) Oakley Press No: 03-0477/63296 Publish Oates July 4, II , 18,2014.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE T.S. No.: 2012-03616 Loan No: 7143840069 NOTE" THERE IS A SUM­MARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT ATIACHEO NOTA: SE AOJUNTA UN RESUMEN DE LA IN­FORMACION DE ESTE DOCUMENTO TALA: MAYROONG BUDD NG IMPOR· MASYON SA OOKUMENTONG ITO NA NAKALAKIP LLIU Y: KEM THEO DAY LA BAN TRlNH BAY TOM LlfOC V~ THONG TIN TRONG TAl U~U NAY PURSUANT TO CIVIL CODE§ 2923.3(a), THE SUMMARY OF INFORMATION RE· FERREO TO ABOVE IS NOT ATIACHEO TO THE RECORDED COPY OF THIS DOCUMENT BUT ONLY TO THE COPIES PROVIDED TO THE TRUSTOR YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 1/512006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROP­ERTY, IT MAY BE SOLO AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER A publ1c auctiOn sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or fed· eral credit un1on, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan assoc1at1on, or savrngs assoc1at1on, or savings bank spectfied m Section 5102 of the Fmanc1al Code and autho­med to do busmess 1n th1s state w1ll be held by the duly appOinted trustee as shown below, of all nght t1tle, 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 w1ll be made, but without covenant or war· ranty, expressed or imphed, regarding t1tle, possessiOn, or encumbrances, to pay the rema1mng pnncipal sum of the notelsl secured by the Deed of Trust, with mterest and late charges thereon, as prov1ded m 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 m1t1al publi­catiOn of the Not1ce of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below The amount may be greater on the day of sale Trustor: THOMAS J. MACDIAR­MID, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE AND SEPARATE PROPERTY Duly Ap­pOinted Trustee: Power Default ServiC­es, Inc. Recorded 1/18/2006 as Instru­ment No 2006·0017485-00 m book ···, page ··· of Official Records m the office of the Recorder of Contra Costa County, California. Date of Sale: 7/31/2014 at 1·00 PM Place of Sale Behmd the C1v1c Center designation s1gn at the corner of Willow Pass Road and Parkside Dnve, 1900 ParkSide Or Concord, CA 94519 Estimated amount of unpaid balance and other charges: S533,997.51 Note. Because the Beneficiary reserves the right to bid less than the total debt owed, 1t is possible that at the time of the sale the open1ng b1d may be less than the total debt Street Address or other common desrgnation of real property: 16 N LAKE OR ANTIOCH, Cali­fornia 94509 A PN.: 065-242-003-5 AKA 065- 242-003 The unders1gned Trustee dtscla1ms any liab1hty for any mcor­rectness of the street address or other common designat1on, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common destgnat1on is shown, direc· ttons to the locatron of the property may be obta1ned by send1ng a wntten re ­quest to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first pubhcat10n of th1s Notice of Sale. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are considering bid­ding on th1s property lien, you should understand tha t there are nsks mvolved in bidding at a trustee auctron You w11l be bidd1ng on a hen, not on the prop­erty 1tself. Placmg the h1ghest b1d at a trustee auction does not automatically entttle you to free and clear owner­ship of the property You should also be aware that the lien being auctiOned off may be a jun1or lien If you are the hrghest btdder at the auct1on, you are or may be responsible for pay1ng off all hens senior to the hen being auctiOned off, before you can receive clear t1tle to the property You are encouraged to investigate the existence, pnority, and s1ze of outstandtng liens that may ex­ist on this property by contacting the county recorder's office or a title in­surance company, either of which may charge you a fee for this mformation. If you consult either of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mort· gage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on th1s notice of sale may be postponed one or more t imes by the mortgagee, benef1c1ary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the Californ1a C1vil Code. The law requ1res that informatiOn about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled t1me and date for the sale of th is property, you may call 1866) 240-3530, visit this Internet Web s1te httpJ/altiSource.com/resware/

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TrusteeServ1cesSearch.aspx us1ng the ftle number assigned to this case 2012-03616 Information about post· ponements that are very short m dura· t ion or that occur close tn time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected m the telephone mformatiOn or on the Internet Web site. The best way to venfy postponement information 1S to attend the scheduled sale. Date: 6/16/2014 Power Default Services, Inc. c/o 30 Corporate Park, SUite 450 Irvine, CA 92606 Automated Sale lnformat1on: (855) 427·2204 http://alusource.com/ resware/TrusteeServtcesSearch aspx For Non-Automated Sale lnformat1on, call· (866)240·3530 Tamika Smith, Trust· ee Sale Assistant THIS FIRM IS AT­TEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION WE OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE An­tiOch Press No. 06-1617/63291 Publish Dates:July4, 11, 18,2014.

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PETITIONER OR ATIORNEY: Crystal Lynn Sharp SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA. COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA. 725 Court Street Martmez, CA 94553 PETITION OF Crystal Lynn Sharp CASE NUMBER: N14-0940 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: I. Pet1· t10ner Crystal Lynn Sharp filed a petitiOn w1th th1s court for a decree changing names as follows· Present Name: a. Jaxson Noah Sharp to Proposed Name: Jonah James Smart. 2. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons Interested 1n th1s matter shall appear before th1s court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, tf any, why the pett­t iOn for change of name should not be granted Any person objectmg to the name changes descnbed above must file a wntten ObfectiOn that mcludes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter IS scheduled to be heard and must ap­pear at the hearing to show cause why the pet1t10n should not be granted. If no wntten Ob fectiOn IS t1mely filed, the court may grant the petition without a heanng. NOTICE OF HEARING a. Date: 09/U4!14 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court IS same as noted above 3 a A copy of th1s Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four success1ve weeks pnor to the date set for heanng on the pet1t1on m the fol­lowmg newspaper of general circula­t ion, pnnted m thts county: Brentwood Press b. M1nors Birth Certlf1cate to be reviewed at the he a ring Date: 07/07/14 Judge of the Supenor Court Brentwood Press No. 02·1273/63430 Publish Oates: July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT F1le No. F-0003890-00 The name of the businesses: 1. Dynasty Designs 2. Tiernan Arabians Located at: 570 Brownstone Ad In: Oakley, CA 94561 is hereby registered by the fol· lowmg ownerlsl Manlyn Mane Tier­nan and Kev1n Donald Tiernan. Th1s busmess is conducted by: A Marrted Couple The reg istrant commenced to transact busmess under the ftct1t10US busrness name or names ltsted above on May 7, 1993 Signature of registrant: Kev1n Donald Tiernan. Th1s statement was filed w1th the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 19, 2014 by Deputy C. P1ttman Expires June 19, 2019 Oakley Press No. 03·0477163325 Publish dates. June 27, July 4, 11, 18, 2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT F1le No. F-0003831 ·00 The name of the busmess (es): 1. J Tactica l Gear 2. J Tactical 3. Tactical Clothing Company Located at: 1310 Leanmg Oak Or ln. Brentwood, CA 94513 is hereby regrstered by the follow1ng owners: 1. Jordan Edwards 2. Ron Edwards 3. Julie Edwards 4. Ashley Edwards This busmess is conducted by: Co- Part­ners. The regtstrant commenced to transact business under the fictitious busmess name or names ltsted above on 6/17/2014 S1gnature of reg1strant: Jordan Edwards. This statement was filed w1th the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 17,2014 by Dep­uty C. P1ttman Expires June 17, 2019 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273/63288 Publish dates June 27, July 4, 11, 18, 2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT F1le No. F-0003698-00 The name of the bus1ness (es): A & 0 Residental Care Located at: 5108 Oeerspnng Way ln. Ant10ch,CA 94531 1s hereby registered by the followmg owner(s): Cuenca Care Homes, Inc. Th1s busmess 1S conducted by: A Cor· porat1on. The regtstrant commenced to transact business under the fictt­tlous bus1ness name or names hsted above on 2006. Stgnature of registrant: Dante De 01os Cuenca, President. This statement was f1led w1th the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: June 12, 2014 by Deputy J. Crawford Ex­pires 6/12/2019 Ant1och Press No. 06-1617/63284 Publish dates: June 27, July 4, 11,18,2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT F1le No. F-0004166-00 The name of the busmess. Car Fix Lo­cated at: 580 Valdry Ct Suite 0- 7 In: Brentwood,CA 94513 IS hereby regis­tered by the followmg owner(s): Musa M. Rahmani. This business is con­ducted by· An lnd1v1dua l. The regis­trant commenced to transact bus1ness under the ftctitious bus1ness name or names hsted above on N/A. S1gnature

~a~r~~1~as~~te~~~~ w~~~~:dm!it~~~; County Clerk of Contra Costa County on: July 2, 2014 by Deputy J. Odegaard Expires 7/2/2019 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273/63419 Publ1sh dates: July 11, 18, 25, August 1, 2014.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT F1le No F-0003760-00 The name ol the bus1ness (es): Begin Agains 4 Kids Located at 314 S1lver Bell Way In Oakley, CA 945611s hereby reg­istered by the followmg owner(s): R & J G1les, Inc. lh1s bus1ness 1S conducted by A Corporation. The registrant com· menced to transact business under the f1Ct1t10US busmess name or names listed above on 6/13/14 Signature of registrant Janeen Giles, V1ce Presi­dent Th1s statement was llled w1th the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on· June 13, 2014 by Deputy C P1ttman Exp~res June, 13,2019 Oakley Press No 03-0477/63264 PubliSh dates June 20, 27, July 4, 11,2014.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. CA-12-535478-CL Order No. 120377405-CA-GTO YOU ARE IN DE­FAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 3/212007. 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, cash1er's check drawn on a state or nat1onal bank, check drawn by state or federa l cred1t un1on, or a check drawn by a state or federal savmgs and loan association, or sav1ngs assoc1at1on, or savings bank spec1f1ed in SectiOn 5102 to the Fmanc1al Code and authonzed to do busmess 1n thiS state, w1 ll be held by duly appointed trustee The sale w1ll be made, but w1thout covenant or war­ranty, expressed or 1mpl1ed. regardmg t1tle, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remammg pnnc1pal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed ol Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as prov1ded m the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the tota l amount (at the t1me of the 1n1t1al publi­cation of the Notice of Sale) reasonably est1mated 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). DEBBIE EMERY, A SINGLE WOMAN AND LAQUAN ASHFORD, A SINGLE MAN AS JOINT TENANTS Recorded. 3/16/2007 as Instrument No 2007- 0077755-00 of Official Records m the off1ce of the Recorder of CON­TRA COSTA County, Cahforn~a, Date of Sale 7/18/2014 at 9:00 00 AM Place of Sale At the north Side of the P1ttsburg C1v1c Center near the grass located at 65 Civic Avenue, P1ttsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpa1d balance and other charges. Sl, 132.41 1.82 The purported property address is 1940 MOKELUMNE DR, ANTIOCH, CA 94531 Legal Descnp­tiOn Please be adviSed that the legal descriptiOn set forth on the Deed of Trust IS 1n error. The legal descnpt1on of the property secured by the Deed of Trust 1s more properly set forth and made part of Exh1b1t "A" as attached hereto. Assessor's Parcel No. 055-700-046-0 Lot 1033, as shown on the map ol subdiVISIOn 8526, m the c1ty of antiOCh, county of contra costa, state of cal1fornia. flied october 17, 2001, m map book 436, page 1, contra costa county records Exceptmg therefrom All 011, gas, casinghead gasoline and other hydrocarbon and m1neral sub· stances below a pomt 500 feet below the surface ol sa1d land, together w1th the nght to take, remove, m1ne, pass through and diSpose of all sa1d 011, gas, casinghead gasoline and other hydro­carbon and mmeral substances, but Without the nght whatsoever to enter upon the surface of said land, reserved m the deed from mary m hmes, et at re· corded october 5, 1977, book 8536, page 172. official records. In the ISsuance of any fu rther ev1dence of t1tle the legal descnpt1on shown m th1s guarantee should be used m place of that shown on the above ment1oned deed of trust and not1ce of default. NOTICE TO PO­TENTIAL BIDDERS If you are consid­enng b1ddmg on thiS property hen, you should understand that there are nsks involved in b1dd1ng at a trustee auctJOn You w1ll be b1dd1ng on a hen, not on the property 1tself Placmg the highest b1d at a trustee auct1on does not automati­cally ent1tle you to free and clear own· ersh1p ol the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auct1oned off may be a runmr hen. If you are the highest bidder at the auctiOn, you are or may be responSible for paymg off all hens semor to the hen bemg auct1oned off, before you can rece1ve clear t1tle to the property. You are encouraged to mvest1gate the exrstence, pnonty, and s1ze of outstanding hens that may ex­ist on thiS property by contacting the county recorder's off1ce or a t1tle m· surance company, e1ther of wh1ch may charge you a fee for this Information. If you consult e1ther of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mort­gage or deed of trust on the property NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER The sale date shown on this notice of sale may be postponed one or more t1mes by the mortgagee, benei1C1ary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Sect1on 2924g of the Cahforn1a C1vli Code The law reqUires that mformat1on about trustee sale postponements be made ava1lable to you and to the pubhc, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale II you wish to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, 1f applicable, the rescheduled t1me and date for the sale ol this property, you may ca ll 714-730-2727 for 1nformat1on regardmg the trustee's sale or VISit th1s Internet Web Site httpJ/www.qual1tyloan.com, using the file number ass1gned to th1s foredo· sure by the Trustee CA-12· 535478-CL InformatiOn about postponements that

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are very short 1n duration or that oc­cur close m t1me to the scheduled sate may not 1mmed1ately be reflected 1n the telephone Information or on the In­ternet Web s1te. The best way to verify postponement 1nformatmn 1s to attend the scheduled sale The underSigned Trustee d1scla1ms any habil1ty for any Incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, 1f any, shown herem. If no street address or other common des1gnat1on 1s shown, d~rections to the location of the prop­erty may be obtained by send1ng a writ­ten request to the benef1c1ary w1thm 10 days of the date of first publ1cat1on of thrs Notrce of Sale. If the Trustee IS un· able to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of mon1es pa1d to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale is set as1de for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be en­titled only to a return of the depoSit paid. The Purchaser shall have no fur­ther recourse aga1nst the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee's Attorney. If you have previously been diScharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liab1lity for th1s loan in wh1ch case th1s letter 1s mtended to exerc1se the note holders nght's against the real property only As reqwed by law, you are hereby not1fred that a negative credit report reflecting on your credit record may be subm1tted to a credrt report agency 1f you fall to fulfill the terms of your credit obhgat1ons QUALITY MAY BE CONSID­ERED A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPT­ING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date Qual­Ity Loan Serv1ce Corporation 2141 5th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE in formation only Sale Lme· 714- 730-2727 Or Log1n to: http"//www qualityloan com Reinstate­ment Lme: (866) 645- 7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Serv1ce Corp TS No.: CA-12- 535478-CL IDSPub 110067606 6/27/2014 7/4/2014 7/11/2014 Antioch Press No: 06-1617/63294 Publish Dates: June 27, July4, 11,2014

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. CA-13-599066-JP Order No.: 1530100 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 12/9/2004. 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, cash1er's check drawn on a state or nat1onat bank, check drawn by state or federal cred1t un~on, or a check drawn by a state or federal sav1ngs and loan assoc1at1on, or savtngs assoc1at10n, or sav1ngs bank spec1f1ed 1n SectiOn 5102 to the Financial Code and authorized to do bus1ness m th1s state, will be held by duly appo1nted trustee The sale w1ll be made, but without covenant or war­ranty, expressed or 1mphed, reg a rd1ng t1tle, possess1on, or encumbrances. to pay the rema1n1ng principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, w1th Interest and late charges thereon, as provided 1n the note(s), advances. under the terms ol the Deed of Trust, mterest thereon, fees. charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (a t the t1me of the 1nlt1al publ1· catiOn of the Not1ce of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below The

~~~u~1~~M~~~e~~~ ~~E~f to~~~ LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s) KAREY M. KNOWLES, A SINGLE WOMAN, RAMSEY JACKSON, A SINGLE MAN Recorded 12/21/2004 as Instrument No. 2004-0488719-00 ol Off1C1al Records 1n the off1ce of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, Cal1forn~a: Date of Sale: 8/1/2014 at 9.00:00 AM Place of Sale At the north s1de of the P1ttsburg Civic Center near the grass located at 65 C1v1c Avenue, P1ttsburg, CA 94565 Amount of unpa1d balance and other charges: $285,46516 The purported property address IS: 1022 SAINT FRANCES DR, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor's Parcel No .. 071-011 -012 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are conSidermg b1ddmg on thiS property hen, you should understand that there are nsks mvolved 1n b1dd1ng at a trustee auct1on. You Will be bJd­dmg on a hen, not on the property Itself. Placmg the h1ghest b1d at a trustee auct1on does not automatically ent1t te you to free and clear ow nership of the property. You should also be aware that the hen bemg auctiOned all may be a JUnior lien. If you are the highest b1dder at the auctiOn, you are or may be responSible lor paymg off all hens sen1or to the lien be1ng auct1oned off. before you can rece1ve clear t1tle to the property. You are encouraged to mves­tigate the ex1stence, pnority, and size of outstand1ng hens that may ex1st on thiS property by contactmg the county recorder's off1ce or a t1tle insurance company, e1ther of wh1ch may charge you a fee for thiS mlormatiOn If you consult e1ther of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWN ER: The sale date shown on thiS not1ce of sale may be postponed one or more t1mes by the mortgagee, beneflc1ary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to SectiOn 2924g of the Cal1fornia Civil Code. The law requires that mformat1on about trustee sate postponements be made available to you and to the publ1c, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale If you wiSh to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, 1f applicable, the rescheduled t1me and date for the sale of thiS property, you may call 714-

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730-2727 for Information regardmg the trustee's sale or VISit th1s Internet Web site httpJ/www.qualityloan.com, using the fde number assigned to this foreclo· sure by the Trustee: CA-13- 599066-JP Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that oc­cur close m time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be re flected in the telephone informatiOn or on the In· ternet Web s1te The best way to venfy postponement information is to attend the scheduled sale The undersigned Trustee d1scla1ms any hab1hty for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designatiOn, if any, shown herem. If no street address or other common des1gnat1on is shown, direct1ons to the location of the prop· erty may be obtamed by sendmg a wnt­ten request to the benef1c1ary w1thm 10

~:rrsN~ftl~hee a1ast:l:fli1~~~ ~~~!~~!ti~~nu~~ able to convey title for any reason, the successful b1dder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of memes pa1d to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse If the sale 1s set as1de for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be en­t itled only to a return of the deposit pa1d. The Purchaser shall have no fur­ther recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee's Attorney If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal hab1hty for th1s loan 1n wh1ch case th1s letter is intended to exercise the note holders right's agamst the real prop­erty only. As requ1red by law, you are hereby not1f1ed that a negative credit report reflect1ng on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of

1~uco~£~,~~~~ga~a~lB~uttl-mc~~~ ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Date: Quality Loan Serv1ce Corporation

m~J~~7~~fn~;r sJoN° 'gi~E ~~~;;~~~ t10n only Sale Line 714- 730-2727 Or Lo9in to httpJ/www qual1tyloan.com Reinstatement Lme (866) 645- 7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Serv1ce Corp TS No CA-13- 599066-JP IDSPub #0068117 711 1/2014 7/18/2014 7/25/2014 AntiOCh Press No 06-1617/63403 Publish Dates July 11, 18, 25,2014.

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. CA-14-616303-BF Order No 140054673-CA-API YOU ARE IN DE­FAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 8/19/1994 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 h1ghest bidder for cash, cash1er's check drawn on a state or nat1onal bank, check drawn by state or federa l cred1t union, or a check drawn by a state or federa l savmgs and loan assoc1at1on, or savmgs assoc1at1on, or savings bank specif1ed in SectiOn 5102 to the Fmanc1al Code and authonzed to do busmess m thiS state, Will be held by duly appOinted trustee The sale will be made, but w1thout covenant or war· ranty, expressed or 1mplied, regardmg t1tle. possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remammg pnnc1pal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as prov1ded m 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 t1me ol the Initial publi­cation of the Notice of Sate) reason­ably est1mated to be set forth below

~r;:l~0s~~~~rc~U{e~~~ am~~ d~6 BID LESS THAN THE TOTAL AMOUNT DUE. Trustor(s): TERRY LEE SCHWARTZ AND TRACY L SCHWARTZ Recorded 8/31/1994 as Instrument No. 94 217377 of Off1C1al Records 1n the off1ce of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, Cahforn1a: Date of Sale: 8/1/2014 at 1:00PM Place of Sale. Beh1nd the C1v1c Center designation sign at the corner of W1llow Pass Road and ParkSide Dnve, 1900 ParkSide Dnve, Concord, CA 94519 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $118,030.88 The purported property address IS. 4808 SNOWMASS PEAK COURT. ANTIOCH, CA 94509 As­sessor's Parcel No. 072-380- 030-6 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS II you are considering bidd1ng on this property hen, you should understand that there are nsks Involved 1n b1ddmg at a trustee auction You w1ll be bJd­dmg on a l1en, not on the property 1tself Plac1ng the highest b1d at a trustee auct1on does not automatically entitle you to free and clear ownersh1p of the property. You should also be aware that the l1en being auctioned off may be a JUnior hen. If you are the h1ghest bidder at the auct1on. you are or may be responSible for paymg off all hens semor to the hen be1ng auct1oned off, before you can rece1ve clear t1tte to the property. You are encouraged to mves­tlgate the ex1stence, pnonty, and srze of outstandmg hens that may exrst on thiS property by contactmg the county recorder's off1ce or a t1tle 1nsurance company, e1ther of wh1ch may charge you a fee for this Information. If you consult e1ther of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER The sale date shown on this not1ce of sale may be postponed one or more t1mes by the mortgagee, beneflc1ary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the Cahforn1a C1v1l Code The law reqwres that 1nformat10n about trustee sale

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postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale If you w1sh to learn w hether your sa le date has been postponed, and, 11 applicable, the rescheduled t1me and date for the sale of thiS property, you may call 714-573-1965 for mlormat10n regardmg the trustee's sa te or VISit th1s Internet Web Site http://www quahtyloan com, usmg the file number ass1gned to th1s foreclo­sure by the Trustee CA-14- 616303-BF tnformat1on about postponements that are very short m duration or that oc­cur close m t1me to the scheduled sale may not 1mmed1ately be reflected 1n the telephone mformatlon or on the In­ternet Web Site. The best way to verify postponement mformat1on 1S to attend the scheduled sale. The underSigned Trustee disclaims any habil1ty for any mcorrectness of the property address or other common designation, 1f any, shown herem If no street address or other common des1gnat10n 1S shown, d1rect1ons to the location of the prop­erty may be obtained by send1ng a writ­ten request to the beneficiary w1thm 10 days ol the date ol first publication ol this Not1ce of Sale If the Trustee is un­able to convey tttle for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exc tus1ve remedy shall be the return of monies pa1d to the Trustee, and the successlul bidder shall have no further recourse. If the sale IS set aSide for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be en­titled only to a return of the deposit paid The Purchaser shall have no fur­ther recourse aga1nst the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee's Attorney If you have previously been diScharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liability for thiS loan in which case thiS letter 1S tntended to exerc1se the note holders nght's agamst the real prop­erty only. As required by law, you are hereby not1fled that a negat1ve cred1t report reftectmg on your credit record may be submitted to a credit report agency 1f you fa1l to fulf1ll the terms ol

1~uco~£:b~~~ga~o~h~uttl-mc~~~ ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Date Quality loan Serv1ce Corporat10n 2141 5th Avenue San D1ego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE informa­tiOn only Sale Lme 714- 573-1965 Or Lo9m to: httpJ/www quahtyloan.com Remstatement Line: (866) 645- 7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Serv1ce Corp TS No .. CA-14· 616303-BF IOSPub 110067765 7/11/2014 7/18/2014 7/25/2014 Antioch Press No. 06 -1617/63330 PubliSh Dates. July11, 18,25,2014

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. CA-14-610280-JP Order No.: 1578858 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 6/10/2003 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 pub­he auctiOn sale to the h1ghest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal cred1t unmn, or a check drawn by a state or federal sav1ngs and loan associat ion. or savings associa· t1on, or savmgs bank spec1f1ed m Sec­tion 5102 to the Fmanc1al Code and au­thorized to do busmess 1n this state, w1ll be held by duly appo1nted trustee. The sale w1ll be made, but Without covenant or warranty, expressed or impl1ed. regard1ng t1tle, possess1on, or encum· brances, to pay the rema1mng pnnctpal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust. w 1th mterest and late charges thereon, as prov1ded 1n the note(s), ad­vances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, 1nterest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the t1me of the m1tial pubhcat1on of the Not1ce ol Sale) rea­sana bly est1mated 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) RHONDA LYNN OLIVER Recorded 6/1 2/2003 as Instrument No. 2003-0276962-00 of Dlllclal Records 1n the off1ce of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, Cahlorn~a, Date of Sale. 8111/2014 at 9 00 AM Place ol Sale At the Corner of W1llow Pass Road and ParkSide Dnve beh1nd the C1v1c Center des1gnat1on s1gn, located at 1900 Park­Side Drive, Concord, CA 94519 Amount of unpa1d balance and other charges. $185,102 25 The purported property address IS 5233 FAIRSIDE WAY, AN­TIOCH, CA 94531 Assessor's Parcel No.: 056-260-009 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are conSidering bid· d1ng on thiS property hen, you should understand that there are nsks mvolved in biddmg at a trustee auct1on. You w1ll be b1ddmg on a hen, not on the prop­erty Itself. Plac1ng the highest b1d at a trustee auction does not automatically entttle you to free and clear owner­ship ol the property. You should also be aware that the lien being auct1oned off may be a JUnior hen. If you are the highest bidder at the auctmn, you are or may be responSible for pay1ng off all hens semor to the hen bemg auct1oned off, before you can rece1ve clear title to the property You are encouraged to mvest1gate the ex1stence, pnonty, and stze of outstandmg hens that may ex­ist on this property by contacting the county recorder's off1ce or a t1tle In­surance company, either of wh1ch may charge you a fee for th1s mformation If you consult e1ther of these resources, you should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mort· gage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER: The sale date shown on th1s notice of sale

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may be postponed one or more ttmes by the mortgagee, beneficiary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Section 2924g of the Cahforn1a c,v,l Code. The law reqUires tha t 1nformatmn about trustee sale postponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you WISh to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, 1f applicable, the rescheduled t1me and date for the sale of this property, you may call 800-280-2832 lor mformatiOn regardmg the trustee's sale or v1s1t th1s Internet Web site httpJ/www.qualityloan com, USing the f1le number asSigned to thiS foreclo­sure by the Trustee: CA-14- 610280-JP. Information about postponements that are very short m duratton or that oc· cur close 1n time to the scheduled sale may not immediately be reflected in the telephone 1nformat10n or on the In· ternet Web s1te. The best way to venfy postponement information IS to attend the scheduled sale The underSigned Trustee d1scla1ms any hab1l1ty for any Incorrectness of the property address or other common des1gnat1on, 1f any, shown here1n. If no street address or other common designation is shown, d~rec110ns to the locatiOn ol the prop­erty may be obtamed by sendmg a writ­ten request to the beneficiary Within 10 days of the date of f~rst pubhcat1on of th1s Not1ce of Sale. If the Trustee 1s un­able to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclus1ve remedy shall be the return of mon1es pa1d to the Trustee, and the successful b1dder shall have no further recourse. If the sale 1s set as1de for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be en­titled only to a return of the depoSit pa1d The Purchaser shall have no fur­ther recourse aga1nst the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee·s Attorney If you have previously been discharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal l1ab11ity for th1s loan m wh1ch case th1s letter IS Intended to exercise the note holders nght's aga1nst the real prop­erty only As requ1red by law, you are hereby notified that a negative credit report reflectmg on your cred1t record may be submitted to a credit report agency if you fail to fulfill the terms of

~~uco~£:b~~~ga~o~h~uttl-mc~~~ ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Date: Quality Loan Serv1ce Corporation 2141 5th Avenue San D1ego, CA 92101 619-645-771 1 For NON SALE Informa­tion only Sale Line: 800- 280-2632 Or Log1n to: http.//www.quahtyloan com Remstatement Lme (866) 645- 7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Serv1ce Corp TS No · CA-14- 610280-JP IDSPub 110067752 7/11/2014 7118/2014 7/25/2014 Ant1och Press No· 06-1617/63341 Publ ish Dates· July 11, 18, 25,2014

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. CA-14-611808-AB Order No: 8403540 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OFTRUST DATED 2/5/2004 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 auct1on sale to the h1ghest bidder lor cash, cashier's check drawn on a state or nat1onal bank, check drawn by state or federal cred1t un10n, or a check drawn by a state or federa l sav1ngs and loan assoc1a t10n, or savmgs assoc1at1on, or sav1ngs bank spec1l1 ed 1n SectiOn 5102 to the Fma ncial Code and authorized to do busmess m th1s state, w1ll be held by duly appomted trustee. The sale Will be made, but w1thout covenant or war­ranty, expressed or 1mphed, regard1ng t1tte, possess1on, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, w1th Interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note{s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, 1nterest thereon, fees. charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the t1me of the 1mtral publi­catiOn ol the Not1ce 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): JAMES D. BIAS, A SINGLE MAN Recorded. 2/20/2004 as Instru­ment No 2004-0055008-00 of Offic1al Records 1n the office of the Recorder of CONTRA COSTA County, Cal1forn1a, Date of Sale. 8/1/2014 at 1 00 PM Place of Sale Behmd the C1v1c Center deSig· nat1on Sign at the corner ol W1llow Pass Road and ParkSide Drive, 1900 ParkSide Dnve, Concord, CA 94519 Amount of unpaid balance and other charges. $60,665 60 The purported property ad­dress IS 1115 W 5TH ST, ANTIOCH, CA 94509 Assessor's Parcel No.: 066- 126-012-5 NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS: If you are cons1denng b1dd1ng on th1s property hen, you should understand that there are nsks Involved in b1dd1ng at a trustee auct1on. You w1 ll be bld­dmg on a l1en. not on the property 1tself. Placing the h1ghest b1d at a trustee auctmn does not automatrcally ent1tle you to free and clear ownership of the property. You should also be aware that the hen bemg auct1oned off may be a 1un1or hen. II you are the highest bidder at the auct1on, you are or may be responSible for paymg off all l1ens sen1or to the lien be1ng auct1oned off, before you can rece1ve clear title to the property. You are encouraged to 1nves· t1gate the ex1stence, pnonty, and s1ze of outstanding liens that may ex1st on thiS property by contactmg the county recorder's office or a t1tle 1nsurance company, either of which may charge you a fee for th1s mformat1on. If you consult e1ther of these resources, you

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should be aware that the same lender may hold more than one mortgage or deed of trust on the property. NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNER. The sale date shown on th1s not1ce of sale may be postponed one or more times by the mortgagee, benef1c1ary, trustee, or a court, pursuant to Sect1on 2924g of the California C1v1l Code The law reqUires that 1nformat10n about trustee sale pos tponements be made available to you and to the public, as a courtesy to those not present at the sale. If you w1sh to learn whether your sale date has been postponed, and, if applicable, the rescheduled t1me and date for the sale ol thiS property, you may call714· 573-1965 for Information regard ing the trustee's sate or VISit th1s Internet Web Site httpJ/www quahtyloan.com, uSing the file number assigned to thiS foreclo­sure by the Trustee CA-14- 611808-AB Information about postponements that are very short in duration or that oc· cur close m t1me to the scheduled sale may not 1mmed1atety be reflected 1n the telephone informatton or on the In· ternet Web Site The best way to venfy postponement mformatlon 1s to attend the scheduled sale The underSigned Trustee dJscla1ms any hab1hty for any mcorrectness of the property address or other common des1gnatron, 1f any, shown here1n If no street address or other common designation 1s shown, d~rections to the locatiOn of the prop­erty may be obtamed by sendmg a wnt· ten request to the beneftc1ary w1th1n 10 days of the date of f~rst publicatiOn of thiS Not1ce of Sale If the Trustee IS un­able to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder's sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return ol mon1es pard to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse If the sale 1s set as1de for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be en­titled only to a return of the deposit pa1d The Purchaser shall have no fur­ther recourse agamst the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee, or the Mortgagee's Attorney. II you have prev1ously been diScharged through bankruptcy, you may have been released of personal liab1i1ty for thiS loan 1n wh1ch case thiS letter 1s mtended to exerc1se the note holders nght's against the real prop­erty only. As req u~red by law, you are hereby not1fted that a negative credn report reflect ing on your credit record may be subm1tted to a cred1t report agency 1f you fa ll to full1ll the terms ol

1~u(;r;~egl'b~~~g·~a~iB~uttl-tnc~~~ ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE Date Quality loan Serv1ce CorporatiOn 2141 5th Avenue San D1ego, CA 92101 619-645-7711 For NON SALE mforma­tlon only Sale Lme· 714- 573-1965 Or Login to· httpJ/www.quahtyloan.com Remstatement L1ne. (866) 645- 7711 Ext 5318 Quality Loan Serv1ce Corp. TS No. CA-14- 61 1808-AB IDSPub 110067985 7/11/2014 7/18/2014 7/25/2014 AntiOCh Press No· 06-1617/63375 PubliSh Dates July 11, 18, 25,2014

SUMMONS (CITACION JUDICIAL) CASE NUMBER (Numero del Caso): 14CV01253 NOTICE TO DEFENDANT (AVISO AL DEMANDADO) James Rios, and DOES 1-10 YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF (LO ESTA DEMAN· DANDO EL DEMANDANTE) Joshlyn Mangan NOTICEI You have been sued The court may dec1de against you Without your bemg heard unless you respond w1th1n 30 days Read the information below You have 30 CAL· ENDAR DAYS alter thiS summons and legal papers are served on you to file a wntten response at th1s court and have a copy served on the plamt1ff A letter or phone call w1 ll not protect you Your written response must be 1n proper legal form 1f you want the court to hear your case There may be a court form that you can use for your response You can f1nd these court forms and more 1nformat1on at the California Courts Onlme Self-Help Cen­ter (www courtmfo ca gov/selfhelp). your county law library, or the court­house nearest you If you cannot pay the fllmg fee, ask the court clerk for a fee wa1ver form. If you do not f1le your response on t1me, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money, and property may be taken Without further warning from the court. There are other legal reqwre· ments You may want to call an at­torney right away If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral serv1ce. If you can· not afford an attorney, you may be ehg1ble lor lree legal serv1ces from a nonprofit legal serv1ces program You can locate these nonprofit groups at the Cahforn1a Legal Serv1ces Web Site (www lawhelpcahlorn1a org), the Call· forn~a Courts Online Self-Help Center (www courtmfo ca.gov/selfhelp). or by contactm~ your local court or county bar assoc1at1on NOTE The court has a statutory hen for wa1ved fees and costs on any settlement or arb1trat1on award of $10,000 or more in a c1vil case. The court's hen must be pa1d before the court w1ll d1sm1ss the case. jAVISO I La han demandado. S1 no responde dentro de 30 dlas, Ia corte puede dec1d1r en su contra s1n escuchar su vers16n. Lea Ia informaciOn a continuac16n. Tiene 30 DIAS DE CALENDARIO despues de que le en treguen esta c1tac16n y papeles legates para presentar una respuesta par escnto en esta corte y hacer que se entregue una cop1a at demandante Una carta o una llamada telef6n1ca no lo protegen Su respuesta por escnto t1ene que estar en formate legal cor­recto si desea que procesen su caso en Ia corte Es poSible que haya un lor­muiane que usted pueda usar para su respuesta Puede encontrar estos for·

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mulanos de Ia corte y mas 1nformac16n en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California (www sucorte ca gov). en Ia b1bhoteca de leyes de su condado o en Ia corte que le quede mas cerca S1 no puede pagar Ia cuota de presentaci6n, p1da al secretar1o de Ia corte que le dE! un formulano de exenc16n de pago de cuotas S1 no presenta su respu­esta a t1empo, puede perder el caso par mcumpl1m1ento y Ia corte le padre! quitar su sueldo, dinero y bienes sin mas advertenc1a. Hay otros requ1S1tos legales Es recomendabte que llame a un abogado inmediatamente Si no conoce a un abogado, puede Hamar a un serv1c1o de rem1s16n a abogados. S1 no puede pagar a un abogado, es pos1ble que cumpla con los requ1S1tOS para obtener serv1c1os legales gratuJ­tos de un programa de servicios lega­les sm fines de Iuera Puede encontrar estes grupos sm fmes de Iuera en el sitio web de California Legal Serv1ces, (www lawhelpcahforn,a.org). en el Centro de Ayuda de las Cortes de California, (www.sucorte ca.gov) o pon1E!ndose en contac to con Ia corte o el coteg1o de abogados locales. AVISO· Par ley, Ia corte tiene derecho a reclamar las cuotas y los costas ex· entos par 1mponer un 9ravamen sabre cualquier recuperac10n de $10,000 6 mas de valor rec1b1da med1ante un acuerdo o una conces16n de arb1tra1e en un caso de derecho ctvll. Tiene que pagar el gravamen de Ia corte antes de que Ia corte pueda desechar el caso. The name and address of the court is: (EI nombre y d~re cc 1 6n de Ia corte es): SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF GLENN 526 W Sycamore Street. W1llows, CA 95988 The name, address, and telephone number of plaintiff's attorney, or plaintiff without an attorney, 1s: tEl nombre, Ia d1recc16n y el numero de telelono del abogado del demandante, o del demandante que no Mne abogado, es): Barrick Ar­nold (BarN284470) The Law Offices of Max G. Arnold, Inc, 20 Constitut iOn Dr .. Ste A, Chico, CA 94973 (530)897-5020 DATE (Fecha) January 1. 2014 Clerk, by (Secreta rio)· Debbie W1lle~. Depu~

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

PETITIONER OR ATTORNEY: Ashley Ferreira SUPERIOR COURT OF CALl· FORNIA, COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA. 725 Court Street Martmez, CA 94553 PETITION OF Ashley Ferreira CASE NUMBER: N14-0810 TO ALL INTER­ESTED PERSONS: 1. Pet1t10ner Ashley T. Ferreira flied a pet1t10n w1th thiS court for a decree chang1ng names as fol­lows: Present Name: a. Ashley Taylor Ferreira to Proposed Name: All ison Taylor. 2 THE COURT ORDERS that all persons mterested m th1s matter shall appear before thiS court at the hear­Ing indicated below to show cause, 1f any, why the pet1t1on for change of name should not be granted. Any per­son obJeCtmg to the name changes descnbed above must f1le a wntten ObJeCtiOn that mcludes the reasons for the obrect1on at least two court days before the matter IS scheduled to be heard and must appear at the heanng to show cause why the petit1on should not be granted. If no wntten obJeCtion IS t1mely f1led, the court may grant the petition Without a hearing. N l iCE OF HEARING a. Date: 8/12/14 Time: 9:00 a.m. Dept.: 14 Room: 212 b. The address of the court is same as noted above. 3. a A copy of thiS Order to Show Cause shall be publiShed at least once each week for four success1ve weeks pnor to the date set for heanng on the peti­t iOn m the followmg newspaper ol gen­eral circulat ion, pnnted m this county: Brentwood Press Date: 6/1 1/ 14 Judge ol the Supenor Court Brentwood Press No. 02-1273/63245 Publish Dates June 20, 27, July 4, 11,2014.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT F1le No. F-0003648-00 The name of the business (es) Park Avenue Cleaners Located at 3120 Bal­four Rd Ste B In Brentwood, CA 94513 IS hereby registered by the followmg owner(s) Park Avenue Cleaners Inc. Th1s busmess 1s conducted by: A Cor­poration. The registrant commenced to transact busmess under the fiCtitiOUS busmess name or names listed above on June 5, 2014. Signature of regiStrant: Gurte1 S. Brar (Treasurer). ThiS state­ment was l1led w1th the County Clerk of Contra Costa County on- June 10, 2014 by Deputy L BaraJaS Exp~res 6/10/2019 Brentwood Press No. 02-1273/63272 Publish dates June 20, 27, July 4, 11, 2014.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Directors of the East Contra Costa F1re Protect1on D1stnct (the .. Ois­tnct") has adopted a Prehmmary Oper­atmg Budget and Prelimmary Develop­ment Fee and Other Funds Budget for fiScal year 2014-2015. A copy ol the pre­liminary budgets is available for inspec­t iOn at the off1ces of the 01stnct at 134 Oak Street, Brentwood, Ca l1 forn1a. The Board w1ll hold a heanng and consider adoptiOn of the F1nal Operating Budget and Fmal Development Fee and Other Funds Budget for fisca l year 2014- 2015: TIME: 6:30 P.M. DATE: September 22, 2014 PLACE: 3231 Main Street Oakley. California Any person who wishes to be heard regardmg any 1tem 1n the bud· gets, or the add1t10n of any 1tem, may appear at the public heanng or may send wntten comments to the under· Signed at the DIStnct office. Hugh Hen­derson Fire Ch1ef/Cierk of the Board. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273163381 Publish Dates. July 4, 11,2014.

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June 13, 10:06 p.m. On First Street, a subject pulled over for a vehicle code violation was found to be under the influence of a central netvous stimulant and in possession of a meth pipe. The subject was an-ested and transferred to the Martinez Detention Facility. June 14, 1:14 a.m. A subject was arrested for urinating in a planter box outside a First Street business. June 14, 8:17 a.m. An unknown subject forced entry into a vehicle parked on Taylor Drive and stole an iPod and a wallet. Estimated loss: $1,000. June 14, 9:20 a.m. While changing out a water heater, a Capilano Drive 1-esident discovered a handgun that was not his. June 14, 7:08 p.m. A catalytic converter was taken from a vehicle parked on Celestine Street. June 15, 2:09p.m. An unknown subject stole an iPad mini that was left outside a Lawrence Lane residence. Estimated loss: $350. June 15, 3:38p.m. On Lone Tree Way, a purse was found in a shopping cart. June 15, 4:46 p.m. A jacket and backpack were taken from an unlocked vehicle parked on Boone Drive. June 16, 5:26 a.m. On Carrol Court, an un­known subject broke into a mailbox and stole mail June 16, 10:01 a.m. A cell phone was found on Fairview Avenue. June 16, 11:17 a.m. An unknown subject en­tered an unlocked vehicle parked on Sandy­hills Lane and stole several items. Estimated loss: $300. June 16, 12:08 p.m. On Eastwood Cowt , an unknown subject entered an unlocked vehicle and stole several checks. June 16, 1:47 p.m. On Boulder Street, a sub­ject contacted for a vehicle code violation was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and associated drug paraphernalia. June 16, 1:30 p.m. A Flora Court resident, be­Lieving he owed money to the IRS, transferred

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$5,000 to a fraudulent Pay Pal account. June 16, 7:54p.m. On Griffith Lane, an un­known subject forced entry to a vehicle and stole an electronic tablet from the front seat. June 17, 2:12 p.m. A Brentwood resident re­ported receiving harassing phone calls from South Carotina. June 18, 7:20a.m. On Glenwillow Drive, two subjects were an ested following a vehicle stop. Both were under the influence of a central nervous system stimulant, and one was in possession of both cocaine and ma~ijuana for sale. June 18, 8:08 a.m. Items were stolen from an unlocked shed on Sand Creek Road. June 18, 1:1 I p.m. A subject stole three cases of cigarettes from a delivery truck on Brent­wood Boulevard. Estimated loss: $4,500. June 18, 6:06p.m. On Jakes Lane, a subject under the influence of drugs and alcohol was aJTested and released to his mother on a juve­nile affidavit. June 19, 9:12 a.m. Debit cards were found at Yokut Park on La Fonte Drive. June 19, 2:59 p.m. A subject was arrested for shoplifting from a Lone Tree Way business. The subject, who had four outstanding war­rants, was transferred to the Martinez Deten­tion Facility. June 19, 7:04 p.m. Jewelry and other items were taken from a Jubilee D1ive residence. June 19, 9:14 p.m. A woman reported losing her purse at a groce•y store on Second Street. June 20, 5:05p.m. A drunk driver was arrest­ed after colliding with a tree on Springcrest Street. June 21, 3:01 a.m. An impaired driver was ar­rested on Sunrise Drive. June 21, 4:02 p.m. Two subjects were arrested for bw-glarizing a Second Street business. June 22, 4:39 a.m. On Lone Tree Way, a sub­ject, who was detennined to be too intoxicat­ed to care for himself, was arrested and trans­ferred to the Martinez Detention Facility. June 22, 8:45 p.m. On Regal Drive, a subject, who was detennined to be too intoxicated to care for himself, was an-ested and transferred to the Martinez Detention Facility. June 23, 12:01 a.m. A subject stole beer from a Second Street business.

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June 23, 12 p.m. A wallet was stolen from a purse on Lone Tree Way. June 23, 12:58 p.m. On Balfour Road, several arcade machines were broken into. Estimated loss and damage: $550. June 23, 1:20 p.m. A vehicle was stolen from Monroe Court. June 23, 9:46 p.m. A subject brandished a knife and robbed a Lone Tree Way business. June 24, 9:44 a.m. An unknown subject en­tered an open vehicle on New Holland D1ive and stole miscellaneous items. Estimated loss: $785. June 24, 4:55 p.m. On Finn Way, a subject entered a locked vehicle and stole electronics. Estimated loss: $240. June 24, 10:05 p.m. A Malibu Court resident repmted that someone knocked on her front door and then entered her backyard. No items were taken. June 25, 9:08 a.m. A vehicle was stolen from Sycamore Avenue. June 25, 9:35 a.m. A Star Lilly Street resident repo1ted that someone called him claiming to be the Brentwood Police Chief The caller de­manded money and said the 1-esident would be arrested if he failed to pay. June 25, 11:02 a.m. A subject broke into an equipment shed on American Avenue and stole a leaf blower and a chainsaw. June 25, 12:36 p.m. A catalytic conve1ter was taken from a vehicle parked on Majestic Lane. June 25, 5:42 p.m. I terns were taken from an unlocked vehicle parked on Crocket Comt. June 26, 11 :29 a.m. Sunglasses, reading glasses and COs were taken from an unlocked vehicle on Lynn Drive. June 26, 3:58 p.m. On Sand Creek Road, two subjects entered a business and stole various items. Estimated loss: $1,375. June 26, 7:39 p.m. Two pedestrians were struck by a vehicle in a Lone Tree Way park­ing lot. Both subjects were transported to a local hospital for minor injuries. June 26, 7:58 p.m. A subject stole munerous bras from a Sand Creek Road business. Esti­mated loss: $4,500. June 27, 7:43 a.m. On Orange Court, a subject entered an unlocked vehicle and stole a wallet and other items.

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June 27, 4:35 p.m. An unknown subject en­tered an unlocked vehicle and stole an iPad, a laptop and miscellaneous clothing. June 27, 7:52 p.m. A subject stole five cases of beer from a Lone Tree Way business. June 28, 4:51 a.m. A drunk driver struck a median and rolled his vehicle on Fairview Avenue. June 28, 3:09 p.m. On Balfour Road, a sub­ject was arrested for taking items from a gro­cery store. June 29, 6:02 a.m. Sunglasses, a digital cam­era and a set of binoculars were taken from an unlocked vehicle parked on Flowering Plum Place.

ANTIOCH June 22, 10:34 a.m. A Desrys Boulevard resi­dent reported an attempted break-in. June 22, 3:26 p.m. A subject kicked in the door of a residence on the 2200 block of Sycamore Drive. June 22, 8:41 p.m. On Lone Tree Way, a sub­ject reported a man with a sword attacked him. June 22, 11:08 p.m. A subject robbed a busi­ness on the 4900 block of Lone Tree Way. June 23, 9:05 a.m. A man was reported shot on L Street at West Fifth Street. June 24, 2:27 a.m. A West Tregallas Road resident reported that unknown subjects were removing items from her neighbor's home. The neighbor was reportedly out of town. June 25, 11:11 p.m. A subject walking on G Street at West Seventh Street was robbed at gunpoint. June 26, 12:13 a.m. A man was shot on the 2300 block of Buchanan Road. June 28, 10:42 p.m. A subject was mugged on the 2300 block of Peppertree Way. June 28, 11:50 p.m. A drive-by shooting oc­curred on the 5500 block of Cedar Point Way. June 29, 5:10 p.m. A subject was robbed at gunpoint on the 3600 block of Fairview D1ive. June 30, 11:33 a.m. An attempted bw-glary occurred on the 2700 block of San Elijo Court.

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Events Friday, July 11 Brentwood Art Show The Brentwood Community Center, 35 Oak St., presents two art exhibits from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday until Sept. 19. The exhibit "Past, Present and Future" features the history and character of Brentwood, while "My Travels, Paintings by Sue Clanton" is a collection of portraits. An artists' reception will be held July 18 from 6-8 p.m. Admission is free.

Antioch Art Show Arts & Cultural Foundation of Antioch hosts a community art show at Umpqua Bank of Antioch, 3700 Lone Tree Way, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Featured artists include Beverly Knight, Diane Klein Gwynne, James Waters, Karen Nelson Kelly, Vicki Dendy and Victoria Heisler. Admission is free. The exhibit is open Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. as well. Show closes July 25. For more information, visit www.art4antioch.org.

Delta Gallery The work of Yisehak F Sellassie is currently on display at the Delta Gallery of the Arts, 2480 Sand Creek Road at The Streets of Brentwood, from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. The ceramics of John Toki are also available for viewing, as well as the work of 43 Art Guild of the Delta members. The gallery is open Saturday from 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; and Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 925-516-5935.

'Bugsy Malone' Stage Right Conservatory Theatre, Inc. presents the slapstick musical comedy"Bugsy Malone" at 7 p.m. The show runs Friday-Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. through July 20. Tickets are $1 0; $8 for seniors; and $5 for children 10 and younger. For more information, call 925-216-4613 or visit www.srctgrp.org.

Movie in the Park The Town of Discovery Bay presents "Wreck-It Ralph" at the Discovery Bay Community Center, 1601 Discovery Bay Blvd. Admission is free, and the film begins at dusk. For more details, visit www.townofdiscoverybay.org.

Saturday, July 12 Bargain Sale Oakley Senior Inc. hosts a bargain sale fund­raiser at the Oakley Senior Center, 215 Second St., from 8 a.m.-6 p.m.

Brentwood Farmers' Market The Brentwood Farmers' Market is held from 8 a.m.-noon on First Street between Oak and Chestnut streets. For more information, visit www.pcfma.com.

Harvest Time Festival The Brentwood Harvest Time Festival is held at Brentwood City Park, located at the corner of Oak and Second streets, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is free. The fun continues Sunday. For more details, visit http://harvest4you.com/2014-harvest-time-festival.

Celebration of Art The Antioch Historical Society Museum, 1 500 West Fourth St. in Antioch, hosts the 1Oth annual Celebration of Art exhibit from 1-4 p.m. More than 40 artists are featured in the annual exhibit, which is also open Wednesdays from 1-4 p.m. The show is open through July 19. Admission is free. For more information, visit www.art4antioch.org.

Spaghetti Feed Oakley Seniors Inc. hosts a spaghetti feed fund­raiser at the Oakley Senior Center, 215 Second St., at 6 p.m. Tickets are $12; $25 for a family (par­ents and children younger than 12). For tickets, call 925-625-5532 or 925-679-9897.

Free Concert Frankie G & The Conviction perform at Waldie Plaza, located at the corner of Second and I streets, from 6-8 p.m. Admission is free. For more details, visit www.art4antioch.org.

Tuesday, July 1 S Farmers' Market The mobile farmers' market Freshest Cargo visits The Commons at Dallas Ranch, 4751 Dallas Ranch Road in Antioch, from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. To learn more, visit www.facebook.com/ FreshestCargo.

Thursday, July 17 Kaiser Farmers' Market Kaiser Permanente Antioch Farmers' Market runs from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 4501 Sand Creek Road in Antioch. For more information, visit www.pcfma. com.

Sign-ups Falcons Youth Football Brentwood Oakley Falcons Youth Football reg­istration is now available at www.boffc.com. For more information, call 925-679-5633 or e-mail Falcons.President@live.com.

Antioch Youth Football and Cheer Antioch Youth Football and Cheer hosts sign-ups at Straw Hat Pizza, 3001 Delta Fair Blvd. in Antioch, on Wednesdays, July 16 and July 23 from 6-8 p.m. Registration is $75. For more information, visit www.antiochyouthfootball.net.

Auditions Stage Right Conservatory Theatre holds auditions for "Beauty and the Beast" on July 14and 15 at the Nick Rodriguez Community Center, 213 F St. in Antioch. Auditions are open to actors ages 8-18. To receive an audition time, register online at wwwsrctgrp.org. There is a $75 participation fee, if cast. For more information, call 925-216-4613.

Master Gardener Master Gardener Steven Griffin visits the Brentwood Library, 1 04 Oak St., on Tuesday, July 22 to discuss the basics of landscape water con­servation and the use of drip irrigation systems. The program begins at 6:30p.m. Admission is free, but registration is required. To sign-up, visit the Brentwood Library or register online at www. ccclib.org/programs. For more information, call 925-516-5290.

Bark For Life of Brentwood The American Cancer Society Bark For Life is a fund raising event honoring the life-long contributions of canine caregivers. Bark For Life of Brentwood will be held at The Streets of Brentwood on Saturday, July 26 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. The fundraiser includes doggie games, cos­tume contests and pet adoptions. To learn more about the event or to make a contribution, e-mail golden4me@att.net.

Veterans Golf Tournament The Discovery Bay Country Club hosts a golf tournament fundraiser benefiting the National Veterans Golden Age Games on Monday, July 28. Registration is $1 00. For more information, call 925-634-0704, ext. 108.

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Youth Football East County Youth Football hosts sign ups for the 2014 season on July 20 at Mountain Mike's Pizza, 1185 Second St. in Brentwood, from 3-5 p.m. The season begins July 28. For more information, visit www.ecyflions.com or call 925-625-1698.

Golf Tournament Delta Wrestling Club and Liberty High Wrestling hosts the 2014 Lion Scramble golftournament at Deer Ridge Golf Course, 801 Foothill Drive in Brentwood. Check-in is at 11 a.m.; the game starts at 1 p.m. Registration, which includes dinner, is $110. For more information, call 925-237-6118 or e-mail tod@deltawrestlingclub.com

Volunteers Wanted Animal Rescue is looking for foster volunteers. The nonprofit animal rescue provides all the sup­plies. Those interested are invited to call925-392-7654 or e-mail AnimaiRescueRecon@gmail.com for more information.

Friendly Visitors Needed Friendly Visitors is looking for caring and compas­sionate volunteers 18 and older to visit lonely seniors in their homes one day a week. Share a cup of tea, watch a movie, play cards or take a walk together. For more information, visit www. mowsos.org or call 925-937-8311.

Hospice Volunteers Needed Hospice of the East Bay is looking for motivated, committed residents who want to make a dif­ference in the lives of hospice patients. For more information, call 925-887-5678 and ask for the Volunteer Department.

Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels needs volunteer drivers to deliver meals during two-hour shifts once a week. Make a tremendous difference in the lives of seniors in need. For more information, call 925-954-8736 or e-mail clouisell@mowsos.org. To download an application, visit www.mowsos.org/ volunteers/volunteer-form.

Advanced Tickets Comedy on the Green Wild Idol Saloon and Event Center, 3918 Main St. in Byron, hosts Comedy on the Green, a fun­draiser for Kaleidoscope and the Delta Christian Community Food Pantry, on July 15 from 6-9 p.m. Tickets are $10. Food and beverages available at an additional cost. For more information, call 925-382-5984 or e-mail debbiehundoble@aol.com.

Fashion Show St. Anne Women's Fellowship hosts a fashion show and luncheon fund raiser Saturday, July 19 at St. Anne Catholic Church, 2800 Camino Diablo Road in Byron, from 11 :30 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets are $30. Proceeds support the Delta Community Food Pantry. For more information, call 925-513-9323 or e-mail barbara69@comcast.net.

Sock Hop Degree of Pocahontas Wi Cha Ka Council 222 hosts a sock hop Saturday, July 29 at Red Man Pocahontas Hall, 1403 Main St. in Oakley, from 6-10 p.m. Tickets are $15; $25 for a couple. Live music will be provided by Bill Martin. Enjoy burg­ers, hot dogs, fries and milk shakes for only $5. For tickets, call 925-457-9692 or 925-625-2527.

Liberty Class of'74 Reunion The Liberty High School Class of 1974 reunites Saturday, Aug. 16 at Cap's Oak Street Bar and Grill, 144 Oak St. in Brentwood at 6 p.m. Tickets are $40; price increases to $45 after July 15. For more information, e-mail cbronzan@sbcglobal.net or dianalipson9@gmail.com, or call Rosemary at 925-437-8556 or Robin at 925-383-5844.

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