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Vol. 16, No. 27 YOUR HOMETOWN WEEKLY NEWSPAPER July 1, 2016

A Harbaugh Homecoming

Former 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh hosts camp Antioch High School. Page 4A

Ladies In Hats For Trump

Local residents in their blinged out headwear catch the eye of the man himself. Page 5A

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A Dickens Of A Production

Brentwood Theater Company gears up for production of Oli-ver! the musical play. Page 18A

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Family of slain boy files suit against county

The parents of murdered 9-year-old Discovery Bay resi-dent Jordon Almgren, have filed a lawsuit against Contra Costa County, alleging that the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff failed to remove the knife from the suspected killer during a visit to his home a day before it was used to commit the crime.

A friend of the Almgren family, 19-year-old William Shultz, is said to have stabbed Jordon on an April morning in 2015, after spending the night at the familys home the night before. He fled the scene, but showed up hours later at the Antioch Kaiser Medical Center to seek treatment for injuries thought to have been sustained while committing the crime. An alert on-duty nurse recognized

him through social media post-ings and called the sheriff s de-partment, which took him into custody without incident. He is presently awaiting trial.

The lawsuit, which seeks an unspecified amount, claims that the Contra Costa Office of the Sheriff discovered a large Bears Grylls hunting knife in Shultzs knapsack the day before the alleged attack, but did not re-move it despite being called to the home by Shultzs mother on reports that he was acting vio-lently. He would later be volun-tarily transported to the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center for a mental health review.

County Counsel Sharon Anderson was unavailable for comment and other members of her office did not return re-quests for comment.

The deputies did not re- The family of slain Discovery Bay 9-year-old, Jordon Almgren, has filed a lawsuit against the county, alleging his death could have been prevented.

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by Kyle SzymanskiStaff Writer

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Once again, Waldie Plaza in downtown Antioch will be the place to be on Saturday nights in July and August for free concerts by the river.

The Antioch Free Saturday Summer Concert Series brings back memories of days gone by, when families and friends would meet in in the early evening hours to relax, reminisce and enjoy qual-ity entertainment.

The first concert will be held July 9, and the free con-certs will continue every Saturday through August. Local bands will provide a variety of music from6 to 8 p.m.,in Waldie Plaza, located between G and I streets, by Antioch City Hall, off of 2nd Street. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and visit a downtown restaurant before the concert, or bring a light meal or snack from home. Waldie Plaza is a designated park and park rules ap-

ply, including no alcohol and dogs must be on leashes.

The musical lineup includes Mixed Nuts, Spare Change, Nicky D, The Extreme All-stars, Otilia, The Back Alley Boys, Toree Mc-Gee and Rodeo House, Project 4, Touch of Class, Vocal-Ease and The Boogie Men.

The concert series would not be possible without the support of the sponsors. Major sponsors are the Lesher Foundation and Arts & Cultural Foundation of Antioch. Additional sponsors are Republic Services, NRG, City of Antioch, Jill Fister, Realtor, Berkshire Ha-thaway HomeServices, Earline LeBuy, CPA, Antioch Chamber of Commerce, Beverly Knight Photography, ICR Electric and the Antioch Herald.

For more information, visit www.Art4Antioch.org or call 925-779-7018.

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Toree McGee and Rodeo House, above, will be one of the headliners this season at the Antioch Free Saturday Summer Concert Series.

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Cityhood CelebrationOakleys 17th-annual Cityhood

Celebration will be held on July 2, starting at 6 p.m., at the Freedom High Soccer Basin, located at 1050 Neroly Road, in Oakley.

The event commemorates both the anniversary of Oakley incorporating as a city in 1999, as well as our nations independence.

The Oakley Delta Lions Club will be hosting a tri-tip barbecue fundraiser, with proceeds going back into the community. Guests may also purchase a $5 wristband, which allows them unlimited use of the inflatable games, activities, and glitter tattoos. Children ages 5 and under can request a free wristband. Booths will be set up for the sale of wristbands at two locations.

All activities will close precisely at 9 p.m., in anticipation of the fireworks show, which starts at approximately 9:30 p.m. There will be a wide variety of vendors with goods for sale, including food vendors with tasty treats and dinner. Guests are welcome to bring lawn chairs,

blankets and picnic dinners to enjoy the music and fireworks show.

No alcohol or personal firecrackers are permitted.

For more information, call 925-625-7044 or email [email protected].

One teen killed, second critically injured by suspected impaired driver

A suspected impaired driver struck and killed an Oakley teen and seriously injured another Tuesday af-ternoon, according to the Oakley Po-lice Department.

Police believe 50-year-old Walnut Creek resident Kristina Salvitti veered off the roadway and struck the two teens as they walked along East Cy-press Road near Bethel Island Road at around 2:45 p.m.

A 15-year-old girl was pro-nounced dead at the scene, while a 16-year-old was flown to UCSF Be-

nioff Hospital with major injuries. As of Wednesday morning, she was in critical but stable condition, accord-ing to police.

Salvitti, who remained at the scene, displayed signs of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs, po-lice said. She was taken to the Mar-tinez Detention Facility and booked on charges of vehicular manslaughter and felony driving under the influence.

The accident snarled traffic along East Cypress Road and in the area of Bethel Island for several hours.

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Brentwood to explore fire-funding fixUnfavorable polling results regarding

a possible tax for the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) has lit a fire under Brentwood Mayor Bob Taylor.

During the city council meeting this week, Taylor directed City Manager Gus Vina to explore ways to bring three addi-tional fire stations into the city for a total of four - the recommended number listed in the districts master plan released last month.

Brentwood receives 50 percent of the districts calls and has $8 billion worth of property to protect in the city.

Its time for Brentwood to take a stand, Taylor said. The lack of resourc-es and inadequate fire and medical service for Brentwood is totally unacceptable.

Taylors request came less than a week after polling results revealed using a utility-users tax (UUT) to generate funds for fire protection and medical response services would not likely pass if put on the November ballot.

The ECCFPD, which was comprised of eight stations in 2008, is down to three stations that serve 105,000 residents span-ning 249 square miles. A fourth station is slated to open in Knightsen this month, but will close in June of 2017 if additional funding is not found. The districts at-tempts to bring in more revenue - a parcel

tax in 2012 and a proposed benefit assess-ment last year - both failed.

This issue is too critical to give it up, Taylor said.

In the poll of 894 East County resi-dents, 41 percent of Brentwood residents, 39 percent of Oakley residents and 47 percent of residents in unincorporated ar-eas approved of a UUT, well short of the 50 percent threshold needed for pas-sage in the three areas.

The UUT would have been based on district resi-dents Pacific Gas & Electric Co. electricity services, land-line and cellular phone bills and cable usage.

The pro-posal called for Brentwood and Oakley city councils and Contra Costa County Board of Su-pervisors to each propose separate UUTs to their residents, with the goal of collecting up to $15.6 million to open three more stations in Brentwood, two more in Oakley and one more in the un-incorporated area of the district, which is the recommended number listed on the districts master plan.

However, Taylor pointed out that the survey also revealed that 71 percent of Brentwood residents had a positive view of the city government, which gives him hope for the future.

We have to build upon that and make fire and medical response a top pri-ority in this city, Taylor said.

Vina, a member of an independent multi-jurisdictional task force that

proposed the mea-sure, said that hes

open to con-tinue work-

ing towards a district-wide so-lution, but will now shift his focus towards bringing back a plan tailored for Brentwood

to present at the council meeting

on July 26.If (the

Brentwood City Council) wants to move

forward with a November UUT, then we would have all the information to do that, he said.

Its unknown if the City of Oakley or Contra Costa Board of Supervisors might follow Brentwood in proposing their own revenue measures. Tomi Riley, chief of staff for Supervisor Mary Piepho, said

the situation is evolving.Mary is willing to take it to the board

for discussion, but based on the survey re-sults, it did not look like the citizens of District 3 were supportive of it, she said.

Oakley City Councilman Doug Hardcastle said any resolution must in-volve a group effort.

We are all neighbors out here, and we have to try to work together to get the issue resolved, he said.

Other polling results included an 86 percent approval rating of local fire fire-fighters and a 69 percent approval rating of the East Contra Costa Fire Protection District. About 63 percent of respondents believe that the fire district is in great need of additional funding. About 65 percent of Oakley voters said that they approved of the job being done by their city govern-ment, while 59 percent of unincorporated voters said the same about the county government.

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by Kyle SzymanskiStaff Writer Its time for Brentwood

to take a stand. The lack of resources is totally unacceptable.

Brentwood Mayor

Bob Taylor

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Republican women tip their hats for TrumpThey are known as the Ladies in Hats for Trump,

and they have been photographed and interviewed by newspapers around the globe, including Hong Kong, Switzerland and Spain.

They are instantly recognizable, wearing custom-made, blinged-out cowboy hats, accessories and T-shirts to Trump rallies and events, garnering attention from Trump himself and earning VIP treatment at events. Be-hind the glitz is a group of women, part of East Contra Costa Republican Women Federated (ECCRWF), who are on a mission to support Republican presidential can-didate Donald Trump.

We are trying to do everything we can to help Trump, said Discovery Bay resident and ECCRWF member Cheryl McDonald. He is what this country needs.

The ECCRWF is a political group founded in 1987, affiliated with the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW), the largest all-women political or-ganization in the world. The group provides an avenue for political involvement, including supporting Donald Trumps campaign for presidency.

While some people put political signs in their yards to support their favorite candidate, these women have taken some drastic actions, from showing up to rallies and waiting in line more than 20 hours in ad-vance, to designing hats and clothes to wear to ral-lies. When McDonald and four other ECCRWF mem-bers, aged 48 to 84, arrived in Fresno on May 26 for a Trump rally, they arrived 21 hours early and stood outside Selland Arena wearing their famous hats. By 6 a.m., word of the ladies with hats reached Trumps campaign group, who brought the ladies coffee and

donuts, brought them into the building to tour the rally area, and invited them to sit on the stage, directly behind Trump, where theyd be seen by television cam-eras during his speech.

It was so exciting, said McDonald. He filled the stadium that night, and to be on the stage with him was a moment Ill never forget.

According to McDonald, at another rally, Trump recognized the group of women, greeted them as the la-dies with hats, complimented and signed their hats and told McDonald she should go into business. When they show up to rallies, they not only grab Trumps attention, but also the attention of news reporters from around the world.

Wearing the hat speaks volumes, said Knightsen resident and ECCRWF President Liz Ritchie. We are the boots on the ground for campaigns, and wearing the hat has become a well known symbol for the Trump cam-paign.

The ladies plan on continuing to show their support for Trump by reaching out to supporters in the commu-nity and encouraging them to vote, as well as sharing Trumps message with the community.

For more information, visit www.eastcontracostarepublicanwomen.org.


Marva Clayton of Antioch, Cheryl McDonald of Discovery Bay, Jennifer Mixon of Discovery Bay and Liz Ritchie of Knightsen show their support for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at a rally in San Jose.

Photo courtesy of Liz Ritchie

by Amy SchraderCorrespondent He filled the stadium that night,

and to be on the stage with him was a moment Ill never forget.

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Judge declares Delta Plan invalid

Aspirations to regulate and overhaul the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta and give the thumbs up to Gov. Jerry Browns twin tunnel plan have been handed another blow by a superior court judge.

The ruling by Judge Michael Kenny in Sacramento builds on momentum from a previous ruling issued in May. In that 73-page ruling, Kenny had upheld most of the proposal and the authority of the Delta Plans designers, the Delta Stewardship Council, to write it after a slew of lawsuits by environmentalists mounted a challenge but demanded a partial redrafting to fo-cus more on environmental restoration and on quantified measures to reduce state reli-ance on Delta water transfers. That proved to be short-lived though.

Last week, the judge declared the en-tire Delta Plan invalid after examination under the California Environmental Qual-ity Act, a piece of legislation the plaintiffs hoped would be a knockout.

To be clear, the Delta Plan is invalid and must be set aside until proper revisions are completed, Kenny said in his decision, which drew a swift rebuttal from the Delta Stewardship Council.

Jessica R. Pearson, the councils chief executive officer, said that they would most likely be filing an appeal to save the docu-ment, which she touted as being based on

the best available science. The Delta remains in crisis, and now

isnt the time to set aside the states only comprehensive management plan for (it), she said, expressing dismay that even un-contested components of the plan focusing only on habitat restoration will have to be

halted now that the plan in its entirety has to be scrapped and rewritten.

Environmentalists see this as good news in the long run, because the Delta Plan lent support to California WaterFix, a separate but parallel project being pushed by the governor, an alliance of water con-

tractors and the U.S. Bureau of Reclama-tion. It calls for installing two 40-foot wide, 35-mile long concrete tunnels beneath the Delta in a massive water transfer being billed as a cure to Californias water woes. But without a valid Delta Plan that balanc-es preserving habits with water transfers, the architects could run into some trouble in their efforts to get the water flowing down south.

Its not completely clear how all of this is going to play out, but one way or an-other, its going to have an effect on the tun-nels, said Michael Brodsky, an attorney with the Save the California Delta Alliance, one of several groups that formed a coali-tion and joined in on the recent lawsuits.

According to Brodsky, one likely sce-nario is that the State Water Resources Control Board, which is organizing hear-ings to determine the legality of WaterFix, could be swayed to pull the plug on it alto-gether without a valid Delta Plan in sight.

It should give them a reason to look more closely at whether or not the tunnels meet the goals of the Delta Reform Act and will probably make their job more diffi-cult in deciding what to do with this thing, he added.

Tunnel proponents say they are un-fazed by the ruling and have been quick to remind observers that they were not the ones in Kennys crosshairs.

A superior court judge this week declared the controversial Delta Plan invalid after examination under the California Environmental Quality Act.

Photo courtesy of the Department of Water Resources

by Corey HuntCorrespondent

see Plan page 7A


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Work on California WaterFix con-tinues, said Nancy Vogel, a spokeswom-an for the project. The Delta Plan is not California WaterFix, and WaterFix is not the subject of (last weeks) tentative court decision.

While Brodsky acknowledged the clear distinction between the two undertak-ings, he noted again that water contractors shelling out money for WaterFix will be left scratching their heads over how much wa-ter they can take without a state-sanctioned plan to use as a guide a logistical mess he hopes will encourage the Delta Stewardship Council to distance itself from the tunnels.

We hope (the council) will strength-en the Delta Plan in accordance with the courts ruling as quickly as possible and will work with them at every opportunity to produce a Delta Plan that is better and stronger, he said.


Plan from page 6A To be clear, the Delta Plan is invalid and must be set aside until proper revisions are completed.

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Liberty grads short film standing tallWhen Kimberly Mucha was a student

at Liberty High School in Brentwood, she was a doodler who loved to draw and took every art class available.

Since then, the artist has graduated from San Jose State University with a bachelors degree in character anima-tion and was the co-producer of a short animated film titled, The Blue & The Beyond, which has garnered attention around the globe, winning international awards.

Im so proud of my crew and the success that we have achieved through our persistence, hard work and passion for animation, said Mucha.

Muchas doodling transformed from a hobby into a professional pursuit when she was a junior at and started taking the-ater classes.

Working in that kind of environ-ment really opened my eyes to a different community of artists being actors and vice versa, said Mucha.

In high school, Mucha was known for her hard work and animated person-ality.

She worked hard, both on stage and backstage, and cared a great deal about making the program the best it could be, said Liberty High School Playmakers Director Helen Dixon. She also had a great sense of humor and was always fun

to be around.After graduating in 2007, her pas-

sion for art and theater grew into film animation. In between and after classes, Mucha and her friends created their film, featuring a character named Charlie who doesnt fit in with the rest of the world. By being himself, Charlie was able to find someone else like him - a young woman named Penelope. Mucha co-produced the film and served as the supervising anima-tor for Charlie.

The film, which has recently been re-leased to the public, was shown in coun-tries around the world, including Brazil, Canada, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Italy, winning several top awards. It was awarded at the Boston In-dependent Film Festival; the Euregion Shorts Film Festival in the Netherlands; the Beeston Film Festival UK; the Leeds Young Film Festival in the UK; the Sioux Empire Film Festival in South Dakota and others.

Mucha brought her parents, who are still Brentwood residents, to several film festivals where her movie was being shown.

We loved it, said Grace Mucha, Kimberlys mother. We are so happy her hard work has paid off, and shes living her dream.

The producer and animator hasnt ruled out making more films, but is cur-rently working as a production assistant at Industrial Light and Magic, Lucasfilms visual-effects and animation studio.

The coolest thing about working at Industrial Light and Magic is knowing that this visual-effects studio has touched every one of my favorite movies, said Mu-cha. Theres so much history there that its hard not to be in awe when Im going to work.

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Former Brentwood resident and graduate of Liberty High School Kimberly Mucha works on a storyboard for a short animated film she co-produced titled The Blue & The Beyond, which won several international awards.

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Chere Rush, Denise Plummer and Joanne Plummer start off the survivor and caregiver lap at the Brentwood Relay For Life event at Heritage High School on June 25. In all, 33 teams participated in the 24-hour event, which raises funds for cancer research.

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Blazing hot weekend fuels area firesStruggling against windy, triple-digit temperatures and reduced

staff, firefighters in East Contra Costa battled two blazes last weekend in Antioch and Brentwood.

Around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 25, a residential structure fire destroyed a home in the 20 block of Sycamore Avenue in Brentwood, just east of the intersection at Brentwood Boulevard.

According to the Brentwood Police Department,a female caller reported she heard an explosion and her house was on fire. It is cur-rently unknown if the explosion heard by the caller was the cause of the fire.

The Brentwood Police Department and multiple engines from East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) arrived on scene to find two occupants in the house. Both were evacuated without injury. A shed behind the home was also on fire, with an unknown amount of firearm ammunition stored in the shed.Firefighters bat-tling the blaze temporarily retreated as explosions made the scene unsafe. Residents of the nearby Village Park Apartments were also evacuated as a precaution.

Weather conditions did not help firefighters working to get the blaze under control, as temperatures hovered above 100 degrees. One ECCFPD firefighter was removed from the scene on a stretcher suf-fering from heat exhaustion, and a Brentwood police officer was also treated at the scene.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation. A GoFundMe page has been set up for the homeowner at www.gofundme.com/am4e3gsw.

A brush fire burning along the north side of the Contra Costa Ca-nal turned into a five-alarm blaze on the afternoon of June 25, in the vicinity of Barmouth Drive and Burwood Way in Antioch. The fire quickly spread to a home on Burwood Way, causing major damage to the home. The fire was pushed west along the canal towards Deer Val-ley Road by strong afternoon winds, then jumped the canal and began burning brush on the south side.

Embers from the fire also ignited a fence on Stratford Way. In an effort to fight the fire, an Antioch police officer used the homeowners hose until firefighters fromContra Costa County FireProtection Dis-trict showed up.

Two Antioch engines had been out of the district assisting in fighting a fire in Brentwood, prior to responding to the scene. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, butwas listed as accidental.

To view an online video of the Brentwood fire, visit www.thepress.net/multimedia.

by Tony KukulichCorrespondent

At top, flames erupt through an opening cut by firefighters at a residence in Brentwood. At bot-tom, what started as brush fire soon spread to a residence on Burwood Way in Antioch. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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Brentwoods fresh, healthy grocery arrives

Sprouts Farmers Market store will be opening their first location in Brentwood, and the tenth in the Bay Area region, to meet the local demand for natural and or-ganic foods at great prices, at 2325 Sand Creek Road, in Brentwood, on Wednes-day, July 6, at 7 a.m.

The business will host a ribbon-cut-ting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the 27,000-square-foot store, and the pub-lic is invited to join the festivities, tour the store and shop for their favorite healthy grocery items.

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As part of Sprouts local Food Rescue Program, all stores in the region, includ-ing the new Brentwood store, will donate unsold and edible, but not marketable, groceries to Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano. The relief agency picks up ex-cess or damaged fresh produce that would otherwise go to waste and distributes it to those in need. In 2015, Sprouts stores and distribution centers donated approxi-mately 14 million pounds of product to those in need, which is equivalent to 12 million meals. This reduces the impact of hunger as well as the companys environ-mental footprint.


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Resident arrested in connection with shooting

A Discovery Bay resident was arrest-ed on charges of assault with a firearm fol-lowing an argument on Monday evening, June 27, on the 4200 block of Slifer Drive in Discovery Bay, according to the Contra Costa County Office of the Sherriff.

Around 9:30 p.m., deputies respond-ed to a report of a possible accidental shooting. Upon arrival, deputies found a man suffering from agunshot wound.The victim was uncooperative and was later flown by helicopter to John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek. His injury did not appear to be life-threatening.

During the initial investigation, it was determined that the shooting occurred af-ter an argument.

Deputies later arrested 41-year-old Paul Nelson, who lives at the residence. He was booked into the Martinez Detention Facility for assault with a firearm. He is be-ing held in lieu of $50,000 bail.

Anyone with any information on this incident is asked to call the Office of the Sheriff Investigation Division at 925-313-

2600. For any tips, email [email protected] call 866-846-3592 to leave an anony-mous voice message.

A man involved in a shooting incident was airlifted to John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek. His injuries were believed to be non-life threatening.

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CHP sets up DUI checkpoint

The Contra Costa Area Office of the California Highway Patrol will be con-ducting a sobriety checkpoint, starting on Friday, July 1, at a to-be-determined loca-tion within unincorporated Contra Costa County.

This safety event will be conducted from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Traffic volume permit-ting, all vehicles will be checked, and drivers who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs can expect to be arrested. In addition, officers will conduct drivers license checks on motorists stopped at the checkpoint.

The event is part of the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign. Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Ad-ministration.


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The Contra Costa County 4-H Fashion Revue winner, Marissa Sanchez of Knightsen, recently wore her prize-winning confection of pink satin and mesh overlay to the San Francisco Ballet. Her dress had princess seams in the front and an invisible zipper and darts in the back. The sheer netting contrast at the top of her dress gave an elegant and feminine look to her design. The pink satin binding used around the neck andarmholesadded the detail to finish her dress. Congratulations go out to other winners, including Caleb McCauley (Briones); Elliot Shindo (Wildcat); Ryan McCauley (Briones); Ally Adams (Briones); Jessica McCauley (Briones); Cara Rubin (Tassajara); Melody Hollingworth (Claycord); Madison Santos (Knightsen); Brianna Rivera (Knightsen); Isabella Osborn (Wildcat); Warren Brockman (Claycord); Megan Rost (Brentwood); Johanna Busk (Claycord); and Feliza Juarez (Knightsen).

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County Supervisor Dist. III Mary N. Piepho 3361 Walnut Blvd. Suite 140 Brentwood, CA 94513 Phone: 925-252-4500 [email protected]

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Letters to the editorMeasure B not a credit

to communityEditor:

Instead of thanking voters for passing Measure B, the Brentwood Union School District and Dana Eaton should be apologizing to all of us for selling us a bill of goods - one that we will be paying for long after Mr. Eaton has moved on and

abandoned this area.The financial planning used to justify

was so flawed and unrealistic that Mr. Eaton had to search long and hard for any fiduciary to sign off on his plan. The one he found has a shady reputation at best. The projected growth numbers and tax projections are so badly flawed that, over the life of this mess, we property owners will end up paying a more more than projected.

Thanks a lot Dana!Bill SumnerBrentwood

Help in an emergencyEditor:

After doing our Tuesday morning volunteer shift at the Kaiser Antioch

Medical Center, my wife Pat and I often stop for lunch at In-N-Out Burger in Brentwood.

I always order a lettuce-wrapped burger to avoid the carbs, but today, the lettuce was my nemesis.

I gagged on a large piece that obstructed my airway. I felt a need to stand and leave the restaurant, hoping the outdoor air would help me. I continue to gag as my airway was closing as I leaned against our car and asked for help. It became obvious to others that I was in trouble, and good Samaritans rushed to my rescue.

First, one man called 911, and two other men performed the Heimlich maneuver on me, all the while providing calming words. The chunk of lettuce was

expelled.The two men were off-duty firefighters,

although I never got their names. The ambulance arrived, one of the firefighters briefed the EMTs on my situation, I was examined and we were on our way home in 15 minutes.

Pat was pleasantly amazed how people responded. Some came to comfort her, a restaurant employee brought out a chair and everyone joined together to see us through this brief crisis.

They say it takes a village to accomplish certain things. I met that village today. A heartfelt thanks to all of you.

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Fire, emergency medical services expectations: survey says what we want (or not)

The East Contra Costa Fire Protection District (ECCFPD) has been in dire straits culminating in the closure of five of its eight fire stations.

The inability to provide adequate levels of public-safety services to everyone

within ECCFPDs jurisdiction has been attributed to significant population and

business growth combined with a lack of sufficient revenues resulting from antiquated property-tax allocations set in the 1970s.

The ECCFPD Board of Directors, Brentwood, Oakley and Contra Costa County have failed to resolve this crisis. Last year, a self-appointed special Fire and Emergency Task Force, consisting of city, county and fire officials, formed to seek a funding solution.

At an April 4 ECCFPD Board meeting, Brentwood City Manager Gus Vina, special task force chair, announced that the task force and its hired consultant, Peak Democracy, Inc., had prepared an online forum and survey to educate the community and incorporate public input into their decision process. Their Our Fire Services website states the consultants mission is to broaden civic engagement

and build public trust in government.The online survey invites the

participant to answer questions about fire and emergency medical services expectations. Each question is followed by an educational component, citing what the experts say the answer should be. Then the participant has the opportunity to answer the same question again, after having been coached as to what the right answer should have been. Of course, the participants want the best, the most and the biggest, especially with no price tag attached.

Fast forward to the June 6 ECCFPD Board meeting. After several months of surveying the public, task force leader Vina announced its recommendation to solve the funding crisis - a utility-users tax (UUT). The Task Force has decided to move forward with a plan to ask the cities of Brentwood and Oakley and Contra Costa County on behalf of the unincorporated areas of the county within ECCFPD jurisdiction, to place a measure on the ballot for a tax on utilities including electricity, gas, telecommunications and cable.

Vina said the level of tax on the UUT ballot would be determined after polling the public in mid-June to ascertain what the voters are willing to support. (The consultants were recommending 9 to 10 percent.) The task force will formally present the full UUT recommendation

to the board at a special meeting on June 20. This tight time frame, after years of neglect in resolving the revenue problem, is necessary to meet deadlines for the November ballot.

Wait - lets go back to that task force survey to get the publics input. The website is still requesting feedback, although Vina already announced the task forces recommendation.

As of June 16, there were 1,186 visitors to the task force and Peak Democracy site and 151 responses. The survey question citing ECCFPDs reliance on property taxes for its budget, gives the responder four choices for additional revenue.

The results to date? In response to that crucial question about how to get extra revenue, the results, in order of highest preference, were:

- Reallocation of historic property tax among all public agencies in Contra Costa County that receive property taxes. Before coaching, 61.9 percent chose this option; after coaching, 41.6 percent chose this option.

- A general tax (such as a tax placed on the sale of goods or telephone service or utilities). Before coaching, 10.9 percent chose this option; after coaching, 26.2 percent chose this option.

- A parcel tax or a special tax. Before coaching, 19.0 percent chose this option;

after coaching, 20.8 percent chose this option.

- Special benefit assessment on properties. Before coaching, 8.2 percent chose this option; after coaching, 11.4 percent chose this option.

Will someone from the task force or the ECCFPD Board please explain the disregard for the survey responses, which voiced overwhelming public support to pursue reallocation of the high property taxes we already pay? Arent adequate fire and emergency medical services one of the highest priorities our property taxes should be used to fund?

Despite the educating and coaching to persuade the survey participants to give preordained answers, public sentiment was compelling - no more new taxes! Pursue reallocation!

The task force sought our input and we gave it. How did reallocation turn into a UUT? And what about that goal to broaden civic engagement and build public trust in government? Maybe we need another survey!

Patricia Ziobro is a Bethel Island resident and member of East County Voters for Equal Protection, a nonpartisan citizens action committee whose aim is to improve funding for the ECCFPD. The groups Facebook page is www.facebook.com/EastCountyVoters.

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Contra Costa Supervisor Federal Glover has announced that he will be directing a portion of Keller Canyon Landfill mitigation funds toward tech-nologies to catch, prosecute and deter gang members who are gunning down victims on Highway 4 in Bay Point and Pittsburg.

Weve had nine shootings on High-way 4 in a year, said Glover, who rep-resents Antioch, Pittsburg, Bay Point, Martinez, Hercules, Pinole and Rodeo on the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors. These are violent gang shootings, and we can no longer allow gang members to put our residents and their families in jeopardy every time we travel Highway 4.

The board of supervisors approved the Keller Canyon Landfill Mitigation Fund in the early 90s, when voters sup-ported the creation of the Keller Can-yon Landfill site in the hills south of Bay Point and Pittsburg. The funds are distributed each year, after a strict ap-plication and evaluation period, to pub-lic agencies and nonprofits committed to improving the quality of life in Bay

Point and Pittsburg. In 2015, the county allocated approximately $1.4 million in funds to benefit the community.

If these funds could pay for tech-nologies that end up saving one persons life and help law enforcement arrest and prosecute these shooters that would make a huge difference, said Glover. I will also be presenting a case before the board of supervisors for additional fund-ing for Highway 242, Highway 4 through Martinez and Hercules, and I-80 in West County to address the shooting violence on our freeways, Glover said.


County funds may be used to deter freeway shooters

we can no longer allow gang members to put our residents and their families in jeopardy every time we travel Highway 4.

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Oliver! production a family affairThe Brentwood Theater Company

(BTC) is gearing up for its summer pro-duction of Oliver! the musical play based on Charles Dickens novel, Oliver Twist, which is scheduled for weekends from July 15 to 31, at the Liberty High School Performing Arts Theater.

Full of catchy tunes and lively danc-ing, this show is sure to be a hit with East County residents. Directing the show is Brentwood resident and thespian Nancy Torres, who came out of a self-imposed, 20-year retirement to take the project on.

This is the first time Ive directed in 20 years, Torres said. Its been amaz-ing. We have some incredible talent in the show, especially the young man playing Oliver. Its a real, adult performance with age-appropriate actors, and weve had the best time with the mix of generations per-forming together.

Torres was part of the original BTC during the 80s and 90s, before it disband-ed. The company was resurrected again in 2010, and Torres is happy to be back.

Ive worked with some of the wom-en in this show before, 20 years ago, she said. Its great to come back to work

with them. I was so happy when they brought back the group, I just dont feel that a community is quite complete with-out a theater program.

This production is community the-ater at its best. Of the families partici-pating, 10 have multiple members in the production. Torres is working with her

granddaughter, and general manager Shara Main has a sister back stage and grandmother onstage.

Its so great, Torres said. This is what community theater should be; gen-erations coming together and performing together.

In the center of all the action is 13-year-old Ethan Davis of Antioch, who was cast as Oliver. A five-year stage vet-eran, Ethan is excited to have his first lead in this BTC production.

I just love acting as someone else, Davis said. Its fun to be someone new. I like Oliver, because he tries his hardest to find love and a place to be loved. And everyone is doing a great job. The chore-ography and music are really great, too.

The BTC has experienced strong community involvement and positive feedback since their comeback six years ago. The company has produced more than 20 shows and received multiple Shellie Awards, which recognize excel-lence in live theater.

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Bring your appetite, dance shoes and community spirit to the Harvest Time Fes-tival in Brentwood, on July 9 and 10, at City Park.

The free, two-day event celebrates Brentwoods rich agricultural history and includes plenty of Brentwoods famous corn and locally grown produce.

Paul Stonebarger, of G&S Farms, is re-turning this year with his corn-roasting set-up. Last year, he estimates he went through approximately 25 huge boxes of corn.

Its a good experience, he said. And its a good way to show the community that were still a big farming community. But, I also like the festival because it showcases everyone and their farms, not just corn.

The celebration kicks off at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 9, when Renae Gonzalez, owner of Little Miss Everything, will wel-come those participating in the parade to gather in front of her business, at 220 Oak St.. The assembled parade will then begin its stroll over to the nearby City Park.

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ticularly kids, said Gonzalez. We suggest they come in costumes representing their favorite fruit or vegetable. The parade grows every year, and its an easy walk for anyone.

To keep the atmosphere energetic, live music is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Performers include Toree McGee and Rodeo House, Public Eye, Long Duck Dongs and Nova and the Floor Shakers. In keeping with the empha-sis on Brentwood, all the bands are local.

At least one person in each band is a Brentwood resident, according to Jes-sica Stonebarger, vice president of Harvest Time and event organizer.

Kids in various age groups can also race in small tractors, pedaling their way to recognition and prizes, and the East Con-tra Costa Historical Society is planning to oversee old-fashioned games that should delight the current young generation. An-other fun event, Interview with a Farmer, will be held both days and offer visitors an

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higher than 50 ironically does not pro-vide that much extra coverage.

Zinc oxide or titanium dioxide as an ingredient.

9. Keep children hydrated. Children tend to sweat less and produce more body heat, which places them at greater risk for dehy-dration. Encourage drink breaks every 20 minutes to replace lost bodily fluids. Fluids that contain salt are strongly recommended.10. Treat burns with a cold compress and place on areas that are warm or painful. Avoid petroleum-based productswhich tend to insulate heatin favor of those with Aloe vera.

This summer, use good common sense and remember this practical advice: protect your childrens skin, keep them hy-drated and watch for the telltale signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

For more information, visit johnmuirhealth.com/findadoctor.

by Dr. Lauren NelsonJohn Muir Health Pleasanton

Outpatient Center

Tips for protecting your childrens skin this summer


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Teen helps needy with Soles4Souls

Heritage High School in-coming senior Sarah Nunnink, 16, recently traveled to Costa Rica with Soles4Souls, a nonprofit organiza-tion, with service on her mind.

Nunnink became a teen ambassador for the organization last November, planning several community shoe drives and collecting more than 600 pairs of shoes. She raised more than $3,000 to travel to Latin America this summer, and she helped distribute 2,000 pairs of shoes to the poorest areas of Costa Rica.

The four-day mission started at CED-CAS, a local Center for Health Education and Health Services. The Humanitarian Founda-tion in the shantytown of La Carpio= served as a distribution site. Approximately 2,000

children waited for hours, in the rain, for a new pair of shoes.

To see children living in houses with tin roofs, dirt floors and non-flush toilets made it difficult for me at times, said Nunnink. It was a great experience to see a little face light up ... having their feet washed, then fitted for a new pair of shoes. Its an incredible feeling for both them and me.

Soles4Souls travels all over the world. They wear down poverty by bringing shoes and clothes to the poorest communities.

Nunnink plans to go to Haiti next year and states, This experience has changed me. I learned that what I want doesnt compare to what other people need.

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local child during a

recent visit to Latin America

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Walter John TowersFebruary 20, 1918 - May 29, 2016

Walter John Towers passed away on May 29, follow-ing a short illness.

He was born in Los Angeles, in 1918, and recently celebrated his 98th birthday. Walter often said he wanted to live to be 100 years old, and he almost made that century mark!

Walter served in the Army between 1941 and 1945, stationed in the Aleutian Islands and Europe. After his discharge, he married the love of his life, Mary Betten-court, and they resided in Anderson, Cali-fornia, where Walter worked for the Kim-

berly Clark Lumber Company until his retirement. Walter and Mary then moved to the Woodgate Mobile Home Park in Brentwood, in 1978.

Walter loved living in the park, and he especially enjoyed meeting his buddies early each morning at the park clubhouse for coffee. He also loved the park potlucks and would often talk about the wonderful selection of food and how he was so happy to take home leftovers.

Walters wife, Mary, preceded him in death in 1987. He is survived by his nephew, Guy Towers and his wife, Alice; his niece, Lillian Hineline; a cousin, Jack England and wife, Marianne; and his sis-ter-in-law, Mabel Bettencourt. Per Walters wishes, there will be no services. The Nep-tune Society will scatter his ashes at sea off the coast of Marin County.

Field laborers harvest green beans at sunrise near Sellers Avenue, in Brentwood, representing the rich agricultural culture and bounty of the area.Harvesting the bounty

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ORDINANCE 973AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD TO AMEND THE BRENTWOOD MUNICI-PAL CODE TO RENAME TITLE 5 TO BUSINESS TAXES AND REGULATIONS; AMEND SEC-TION 5.04.060, TAX RATE [TITLE CLARIFICATION] AMEND SEC-TION 5.04.240 TO CLARIFY VOTER ADOPTION OF THE CHAPTER;

REPEAL THE FOLLOWING CHAP-TERS OF TITLE 5: 5.08, BUSI-NESS LICENSE SURTAX; 5.12, AMUSEMENTS; 5.14, MECHANI-CAL OR ELECTRONIC GAMES; 5.16, AUCTIONS; 5.20, CLEAN-ING AND DYEING ESTABLISH-MENTS; 5.28, CONTRACTORS; 5.32, HOTELS, RESTAURANTS, VEHICLE COURTS AND MULTIPLE DWELLING UNITS; 5.36, HOUSE MOVERS; 5.40, OCCULT ARTS; 5.44 PACKING AND PROCESS-ING PLANTS; 5.64, TRUCKING AND HAULING; AND ADD A NEW CHAPTER 5.08, BUSINESS TAX CERTIFICATION: SUPPLEMENT, AND A NEW SECTION 5.08.010,

UMBRELLA BUSINESS LICENSE. THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was introduced with the first reading waived at a regular meet-ing of the Brentwood City Council on the 14th day of June 2016, by the following vote:AYES: Barr, Bryant, Clare, TaylorNOES: NoneABSENT: Stonebarger ABSTAIN: NoneAnd was adopted at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 28th day of June, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Barr, Bryant, Clare, Stonebarger, Taylor

NOES: NoneABSENT: NoneABSTAIN: NoneATTEST:Margaret Wimberly, MMCCity ClerkThe above is a summary of the major highlights of the ordi-nances; reading the ordinances in its entirety may be necessary to obtain a full understating of all changes. A copy of the full text of the ordinances is on file and may be read in the City Clerks of-fice located at 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, and/or a copy may be obtained from that office based on the Citys actual cost for du-

plicating. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273/70332. Publish Date: July 1, 2016.

ORDINANCE 974AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BRENTWOOD AMENDING BRENTWOOD MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 14.01.510 TO ADOPT REGULATIONS FOR CITY WA-TER SERVICE CUSTOMERS TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN ACTIVITIES SO AS TO PROMOTE WATER CONSERVATION; AND REPEAL-ING ORDINANCE NO. 970. THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE was introduced with the first reading

waived at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 14th day of June 2016, by the fol-lowing vote:AYES: Barr, Bryant, Clare, TaylorNOES: NoneABSENT: Stonebarger ABSTAIN: NoneAnd was adopted at a regular meeting of the Brentwood City Council on the 28th day of June, 2016, by the following vote: AYES: Barr, Bryant, Clare, Stonebarger, TaylorNOES: NoneABSENT: NoneABSTAIN: None

ATTEST:Margaret Wimberly, MMCCity ClerkThe above is a summary of the major highlights of the ordi-nances; reading the ordinances in its entirety may be necessary to obtain a full understating of all changes. A copy of the full text of the ordinances is on file and may be read in the City Clerks of-fice located at 150 City Park Way, Brentwood, and/or a copy may be obtained from that office based on the Citys actual cost for du-plicating. Brentwood Press No: 02-1273/70333. Publish Date: July 1, 2016.

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move, secure or impound the hunting knife, nor did they turn it over to Kath-erine (Shultzs mother) with instructions that she secure it from William, said Attorney MichaelVerna in court docu-ments.

Shultz was released from the facility after a few hours and returned home, but retreated to the Almgren home later that night after getting into another argu-ment with his mother. At about 3 a.m. the following day, Shultz is alleged to have entered Jordons room and stabbed him multiple times with the knife, caus-ing Jordon to suffer prolonged mental and physical trauma before he died, ac-cording to the suit.

Lawsuit documents also place blame on Contra Costa Health Servic-es and Contra Costa Regional Medical Center officials for failing to follow up on Shultz after he was discharged from the hospital, and on Shultzs mother for failing to warn the Almgren family of Shultzs access to the knife, his mental disorder, her call to law enforcement or his physiological evaluation at the hos-pital.

Had the Almgren family been made aware of any of these facts, or oth-ers regarding Williams behavior, they would not have allowed William into their home and Jordy would not have been killed, Verna said.


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Oakley resident Dwayne Tatum, 6, didnt let his attire stop him from getting some relief on a hot summer day, courtesy of the fountain in downtown Oakley. The recent triple-digit tempera-tures throughout East County have residents looking for inventive ways to beat the summer heat.

Soaking up summer

Photo by Tony Kukulich

Deteriorated building on the chopping block

An abandoned Oakley building that has had no tenants for more than a decade is about to be put out of its misery.

With its owner declining to show up in a last ditch effort to save it, the Oakley City Council voted to have the structure, a one-time small business that sits beside a muf-fler shop at 150 East Acme St., razed to the ground by a demolition team. The decision was propelled mostly by growing complaints from residents about trespassers and public-safety fears that the building will come crash-ing to the ground on its own due to lack of maintenance.

Over the years, the site has become a hit with local transients, drug dealers, pests and youth getting into mischief an overwhelm-ing mix of problems for any community. Il-legal dumping and graffiti have also been re-ported and noted by city code enforcers, who have been trying to crack down hard on the property since at least 2014.

The propertyowner has exhausted all his appeals as part of the process, said May-or Kevin Romick. (Above all), we are fear-ful that someone will lean on the walls and theyll come down. There is also great risk if a homeless person or kids playing got inside and the building came down on them.

Previously, the city put barriers around the site, along with notices warning of misde-meanor charges for unauthorized entry, but ultimately, it was not enough to ensure safety or address the list of grievances.

Business owners adjacent to the build-ing have complained that their customers have been harassed by homeless panhandlers and drug sellers using (the location), said Code Enforcement Manager Troy Edgell, in a memo to council and city staff. Despite numerous promises to abate the nuisances and secure the building the owner of the property failed to complete the required ac-tions, and the city was forced to perform an emergency abatement in July 2015. It was de-termined by the acting building official that the structure was unsafe and (a demolition order) was issued to the owner.

The building is just around the corner from another expected demolition target, a historic general store on Main Street. The former store is owned by a local family who raised an outcry a month ago at a previous council meeting, where councilmembers in-voked eminent domain to seize the property to make way for a road upgrade.

No official date has been set the demoli-tion, though Romick did note that residents should expect to see it happen within a mat-ter of weeks.


by Corey HuntCorrespondent

JULY 1, 2016 HEALTH & BEAUTY THEPRESS.NET | 23A

A little over seven years ago, it was a thrill to watch my youngest grandchild come into the world.

Childbirth eluded me personally, but marrying grandpa more than 33 years ago blessed me with an entire family, including

many wonderful grandkids. I watched in amazement three times, as each of the younger ones were born, greeting them with a smile and, Grandma loves you.

At the hospital, my son was on his laptop, posting pictures on this thing called Facebook, so all

of our friends and family could see the new baby immediately.

He then said, Mom, you need a Facebook account, to which I replied, no way!

However, I eventually gave in to the social-media phenomenon. At first, I was quite leery about being able to navigate this technical roadway and perhaps open my private life to so many. But, after a little while, I too was posting pictures, making videos, sending comments to other peoples posts, hitting the like button and, oh yes, sharing. Sharing is caring, you know!

I got Grandpa to also join, and since its free of charge, no harm no foul. He was

quite resistant in the beginning, but every morning, I hear him checking his page for clever quotes, jokes, inspirational messages and, of course, the many beautiful pictures of our family and friends.

There are a few of these sites, but I found Facebook to be the easiest for me to figure out. Every day, you get a list of events happening in your area that might be fun to attend or join. They tell you whose birthday it is that day and give you a space to send them a cheerful message.

The days of purchasing birthday cards, buying stamps and making a trip to the mailbox are all but over, since you can electronically send any kind of holiday or milestone card you want to, and most of them are free of charge. I still enjoy the snail-mail cards, but with hundreds of Facebook friends you select, the zero cost and convenience is outstanding.

On holidays, you can wish everyone on your list a happy day from the comfort of your home and computer or cell phone. You gotta love technology.

For years, I sent hundreds of handwritten Christmas and Chanukah cards to my family, friends and business associates. Each had a personal note and had my return address, which was also handwritten. Now, with some arthritis in my right hand, using social media to send my holiday wishes is a personal godsend for me.

There are quite a few groups on these

sites that help you buy things you may need or sell items you want to get rid of. Local to each area, you can look for free and very reasonably priced items, as they are like a virtual garage sale. To sell or give away something, all you do is take a picture of the item, specify the price, offer a brief description and hit the post button.

After a few times, you get pretty good at it, but like everything else on the Internet, you should follow the rules the administrator sets up and use caution when giving out your personal information. You may want to ask someone who has done it before to show you the ropes.

A few things to be aware of if you decide to join any of the social-media sites are good to mention. You will start off by sending and getting friend requests. Make sure you or someone you trust knows the person before you accept their inquiry. You can look at their page, see their other friends and view what kind of things they post, excluding anyone that has offensive or inappropriate pictures.

Most of my grandchildren are in my friend group, so I watch out for anything that is not for their eyes. You can block anyone that offends you, delete people who no longer share your interests and hide any ads that may come up trying to sell you things.

I have been known to type and send goofy things that make no sense at all, and then have to send a second comment

starting with, Oops!Occasionally, someones page may

get what they call hacked, and a second request will come to you. If you are already friends with them, decline the second one, as it is not that person.

You can also make a private group that only specific people can ever see. We have a family one.

Seniors who are living alone or may not be able to get out often find this a fun way to stay in touch with others, reconnect with old friends far away and see pictures of loved ones daily.

If you are new to it, please ask someone to help you and avoid pitfalls - I strongly suggest a grandchild since they are the best at this stuff!

Marla Luckhardt is a Brentwood resident who works with several local senior care and advocacy groups. Visit her website www.marlasreferrals.com or email her at [email protected].


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Harvest Park bowler shines on the lanesThe importance of the old adage of mother

knows best strikes young Harvest Park bowler Cody Herzog each time he hits the lanes.

On a whim seven years ago, Herzogs mother, Tammy, suggested that her son give bowling a try. Now 14, Herzog is flourishing in the sport he calls his passion.

Its something fun, and it keeps me active, said Herzog, as he honed his skills last week at Harvest Park Bowl. Im kind of used to (bowling), and I dont want to stop.

Herzog was named one of the top 100 youth bowl-ers in Northern California last year and will head to Indiana this month to vie with some of the top youth bowlers from around the world during the Junior Gold Championship 10-day tournament.

The trip will mark yet another achievement for the Oakley youngster. In the brief time he has spent in the sport, hes already racked up $4,000 in college scholarships, won a Northern California Youth Bowl-ing All-Star tournament in and qualified for the elite Junior Gold Championship next month - but that is far from good enough for him.

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