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A Bethel Island man is collecting Beanie babies destined for distribution to Afghani kids by U.S. troops. Page 4A

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Vasco accident claims Brentwood man

Services were pending Tuesday for Marco Ortiz of Brentwood, an Alam-eda County Sheriff deputy killed when his car overturned on Vasco Road Dec. 30.

Ortiz, 33, died when his vehicle rolled over near Los Vaqueros Road at about 1:15 a.m.

This is a real tragedy and has hit the agency hard, said Sgt. James Nel-son of the Alameda County Sheriff s Department. He was a wonderful em-ployee, a wonderful deputy sheriff and an even better person. Being who he was and how beloved he was, this is a very diffi cult time for everyone.

According to reports, the 10-year veteran who worked at the patrol sta-tion in San Leandro was returning

home to Brentwood at the time of the crash. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Traffi c on the roadway was shut down in the northbound direction for three hours while the scene was cleared. The cause of the accident is still under investigation.

All we know right now is that he hit an embankment and that caused the car to fl ip, said Nelson. We dont know if he was ill, if he fell asleep we just dont know. The car is being exam-ined to see if there was a malfunction, but as to the cause of the accident, thats something we may never know.

Ortiz is the fi rst fatality on Vasco Road in four years, but the 16th death since 2000. Construction on the hazard-ous stretch of road is currently under-way to improve the 1.5-mile section in

Marco Ortiz, a

Brentwood resident

and Alameda

County Sheriffs

deputy, was killed Dec.

30 when his minivan overturned

on Vasco Road.

Photo courtesy of Legacy.com see Vasco page 22A

by Ruth RobertsStaff Writer

State agency backs power plant

The Oakley Generating Station is another step closer to gaining approval now that the California Public Utilities Com-mission (CPUC) has approved PG&Es purchase and sale agree-ment with the Contra Costa Generating Station LLC for the proposed Oakley power plant.

Last July, the CPUC denied PG&Es application to purchase the proposed natural gas fi red combined cycle facility, citing no need to create new projects dur-ing the recession and advising PG&E to continue working on its newest power plants in Tracy and San Jose instead. The CPUC reported that the Oakley Gener-ating Station, which is proposed to be built on a 22-acre parcel on the old DuPont property on Bridgehead Road, would be a more viable option by 2018 at the earliest, but after an outpouring of community support, the com-mission had second thoughts.

After reconsidering the community benefi ts as well as the energy effi ciency of the proposed state-of-the-art plant, which will supply 624 megawatts of pow-er to 600,000 households, the CPUC decided on Dec. 16 that the Oakley Generating Station is a practical option that is needed now.

This is a win-win for all, wrote Commissioner John Bohn in a press release. It approves the construction of a modern, highly effi cient power plant, provides clean and adequate power for the future and increases PG&Es

ability to secure fi nancing for this project that might not have been available beyond 2010.

CPUC President Michael Peevey said with the construction of the Oakley station, outdated plants would be able to retire and make way for the new technology utilized in Oakley.

Mayor Jim Frazier said hes pleased that the CPUC ultimately recognized the need for the proj-ect, which will not only benefi t Oakley but the entire economy of East County. Aside from the energy benefi ts, the project is an-ticipated to generate hundreds of

construction jobs during the es-timated 33-month construction schedule.

While the Oakley City Council has urged that a por-tion of the workers be local hires, other workers will be coming to Oakley from out of town, boost-ing the economy by shopping, dining and lodging in the area. Once the station is complete, it will be staffed by approximately 20 employees.

The California Energy Com-mission (CEC), which oversees the projects viability study, is the only government agency with the authority to give the project the green light. Raymond Eh-rlich, representing Contra Costa Generating Station LLC and Radback Energy, the company that proposed the project, said things are on schedule with the CEC study. Should the CEC ap-prove the project, groundbreak-ing could take place this summer and the plant could be fully op-

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Beanie Babies for the troops

In 2007, Bethel Island resident Spike Donnelly collected and mailed more than 13,000 golf balls to the troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Now Donnelly has another morale-boosting project underway, but this time its something softer and cud-dlier Beanie Babies.

A few weeks ago I was listening to the radio and heard a story about a Marine who was handing out Beanie Babies to the children in order to improve the U.S. military image in Afghanistan, said Donnelly. And one of the children he had given a Beanie to later told the Marine to stay away from the fi elds nearby because they were full of land mines. She poten-tially saved his life, and I thought, Im going on a mission to send Beanie Babies to the troops.

Donnellys goal is to collect 500 of the iconic dolls, and any type will do. From the classic Beanie Babies to the Hallow-eenie, Jingle or Hello Kitty Beanies, whatever the shape, color or size, if youve got them and are willing to part with them, Donnelly will gladly take them.

I will happily pick up donations of fi ve or more within 10 miles (of Bethel Island), said Donnelly. And they dont have to be just Beanie Babies. Any small stuffed animals would be fi ne. I dont want a bunch of big teddy bears, but if theyre about the same size as the Beanies, Ill take them. Sure.

So far, Donnelly has collected more than 200 of the plush pals; 150 of them came from a local resident who donated her entire collection in memory of her recently deceased husband who was an ex-marine.

Its a sentiment that Donnelly, a Navy veteran of the Ko-

rean War, can get behind. I know how important things from home can be to servicemen, said Donnelly. I remember get-ting letters from my late wife Fanny and homemade cookies and such, so this is something that I know will mean a lot.

Donnellys collection drive will run through January. Those with Beanie Babies to donate can do so by calling Don-nelly at 925-684-9316 for pick-up, mail them directly to him at P.O. Box 264 Bethel Island, CA 94511, or drop them off at the Bethel Island Golf Course, 3303 Gateway Road.

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Bethel Island resident and U.S. Navy veteran Spike Donnelly, above, has launched a campaign to send 500 Beanie Babies overseas to American troops in Iraq and Afghanistan, who spread good will by handing them out to local children.

Photo courtesy of Spike Donnelly

by Ruth RobertsStaff Writer

The sixth annual Art4Schools Exhib-its will be held at Antiochs Lynn House Gallery, 809 W. First St., Jan. 26 through May 18. Sponsored by the Arts & Cul-tural Foundation of Antioch, the City of Antioch and a Keller Canyon Grant funded through the offi ce of Contra Costa County Supervisor Federal Glover, the Arts4Schools Program showcases the work of Antioch Unifi ed School District students.

There is no admission fee. Artists receptions are held the fi rst day of each exhibit from 4 to 6 p.m. The Lynn House Gallery is open Wednesdays and Satur-days, 1 to 4 p.m., during exhibits.

Exhibit schedule:Carmen Dragon Elementary, Jan. 26-Feb. 5John Muir Elementary, Feb. 16-26Lone Tree Elementary, March 9-19Special Day Classes, April 6-16Antioch, Deer Valley and Dozier Libbey Medical high schools, April 27-May 7E.N.C.O.R.E. Home Schooling, May 18-28

For more information, visit www.Art4Antioch.org, call Diane Gibson-Gray at 925-325-9897 or e-mail diane@art4antioch.org.

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Antioch annals revisited, revised

Longtime Antioch historian Charlie Bohakel has studied this area extensively for most of his life. He can picture when the An-tioch Lumber Company was a bustling major employer, identify when the city limits ended at Rivertown, and tell dozens of stories about Antiochs beginnings.

But between writing booklets and deliv-ering history lectures at Los Medanos Col-lege, Bohakel started to notice things that didnt match up. The man who once led walk-ing tours of Rivertown pinpointed three his-torical monuments downtown that contain inaccuracies.

One of those alleged errors was actually perpetrated by one of his students, who paint-ed the mural on Second Street across from the Nick Rodriguez Community Center. The mu-ral depicts several moments that changed An-tioch history, but its an innocuous reptile in the bottom left corner that caught Bohakels eye.

Bohakel said that although the Red Headed Garter Snake is portrayed on the mural, the snake is not indigenous to the area. While he was proud of his students work on the mural, Bohakel said she probably meant to paint the California Legless Lizard, which is native to this part of Contra Costa County.

Across the street, near the bar Mutiny MFB, a plaque commemorates the Birth-place of Antioch. The inscription states that the fi rst settlers, led by Captain George W. Kimball, came to Antioch on Sept. 16, 1850

aboard a ship called California Packet No. 2. The ship left Cutler, Maine in March of that year and reached San Francisco Bay on Aug. 24, Bohakels notes show.

While Bohakel affi rmed that the ship was indeed called the California Packet, No. 2 was simply its registration number and not part of the offi cial name.

The third mistake Bohakel pointed out was on a plaque outside the police station dedicated to those who worked at the Antioch

Fibreboard Company. The plaque states that the building, which operated until 1972, was purchased in 1900 by the Brown Brothers. However, Bohakel found that offi cial docu-ments show it was purchased by Peter Brown and Sons in 1902.

Bohakel said that while he recognizes the two plaque errors are inscribed on permanent historical markers, hes hoping the mural can be corrected.

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Los Medanos College professor and Antioch historian Charlie Bohakel and his student assistant Janet Pineda point out inaccuracies on the Fibreboard Products Incorporated plaque near the police station.

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Helped needed for Sydneys Journey

Sydney Stone, the 12-year-old Brent-wood girl battling an incurable genetic disorder, was hospitalized this week due to complications, but plans for her com-munity fundraiser are still in progress, and the family needs help.

The planned Sydneys Journey Spa-ghetti Feed Fundraiser is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 14, and while raffl e items are being assembled, some organizers have dropped from the project, leaving the food and utensils in limbo.

I wish I could be out there plan-ning and fundraising, but I need to be here with Sydney, said Sydneys mother Debi. The people helping us with orga-nizing the food and the plates and all that had to pull out, so what weve got right now is a date, a time, a venue and enough items for a skinny auction. Im not sure how well pull it off, but well fi nd a way, and hopefully Sydney will be feeling bet-ter and up to going to the event.

Sydney was admitted to John Muir in Walnut Creek on Monday night as a result of daily vomiting since Christmas. Doctors have not been able to diagnose Sydney, who suffers from a complicated combination of disorders such as cycli-cal vomiting syndrome, tracheomalacia (weakness of the windpipe), and tachy-cardia (abnormally quick heart rate), but

her team of specialists believes she is suf-fering from mitochondirial disease, which effects body cells. A $2,000 blood test is

required to confi rm this diagnosis, and the Stone family hopes the spaghetti feed will raise funds needed to fund the tests.

Debi said any and all donations are welcome. For the dinner, shed like to serve guests spaghetti, salad, bread and a dessert, so cash donations or even gro-cery gift cards to Safeway or FoodMaxx would be greatly appreciated.

Of course, it would be amazing if a local business could sponsor us or a restaurant could help with the catering, but even a gift card would make a huge difference, Debi said. We just want to do a buffet. Something low key and fun to help support Sydneys Journey and promote awareness for mitochondrial disease.

Since Sydneys story fi rst ran in the Press last month, Debi said shes received monetary donations and messages of prayers and hope from the commu-nity, including strangers who have been touched by her daughters struggle, but she is hoping that items can be donat-ed for the fundraiser so that the recent funds can stay in the bank and go toward Sydneys pending tests.

The Sydneys Journey Spaghetti Feed Fundraiser is scheduled from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Neighborhood Church, located at 50 Birch St. in Brentwood. Tickets are $10. Those interested in do-nating items to the fundraiser or making a monetary donation should e-mail Debi at sydneysjourney@gmail.com or visit www.helpsydney.info.

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Brentwood resident Sydney Stone, 12, seen here with her mother Debi in 2008, was admitted to the hospital this week for complications resulting from cycli-cal vomiting syndrome. Plans for a fundraiser in Sydneys honor are still in the works, but donations are needed for the event to come to fruition.

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Thanks to the help of Press reader Ray Parkins, local historian Carol Jensen has identifi ed Bethel Islands History Mystery fi sherman as William Bill E. Schaadt.

Decembers History Mystery featured a talented fi sherman holding two large striped bass, and Parkins believes renowned fi sherman Schaadt (1924-1995) is the man in the photo. Compare the images at right and decide for yourself.

Born in San Francisco, Schaadt developed his lifelong passion for fi shing along the San Francisco piers. He was known up and down the California coast for his legendary fi shing exploits, and his fi shing prowess was the focus of a 1974 Sports Illustrated article The Worlds Best. He was also featured in the short stories recounted in both the book and video The Anglers Coast by Russell Chatham.

While Schaadt is holding striped bass in the Bethel Island photo, these fi sh are not native to the California Delta. They were introduced into the San Francisco Bay in 1879, after surviving a long train ride across the United States from New Jersey. By 1889, striped bass were being caught in suffi cient numbers that a commercial fi shery began in Antioch. Commercial fi shing was stopped in 1935 when the striped bass was declared a game fi sh. The life cycle of the fi sh suggests this postcard image was taken in the spring of 1954. Stripers swim upstream to the Sacramento River to spawn, and linger in the saline Delta as they transition from the ocean to fresh water.

For his participation in last months History Mystery feature, Parkins will receive a membership in the San Francisco Bay Post Card Club.

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The City of Antioch and Antioch Unifi ed School District presents the third annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration at the Deer Valley High School Theater on Monday, Jan. 17 from 1 to 3 p.m.

The celebration features local community member Keith Archulettas tribute to Dr. King, performances by the Delta School for the Performing Arts, DVHS Divine Voices, DVHS Show Choir, Praise Dancer Naja Phillips and more.

The event is sponsored by the City of Antioch, Antioch Unifi ed School District, County Supervisor Federal Glover, Arts & Cultural Foundation of the City of Antioch, Parents Connected, Digital Services, Dow Great Western Credit Union and former Antioch Councilmember Reggie Moore.

Deer Valley High School is located at 4700 Lone Tree Way. For more information, visit www.art4antioch.org, call Diane Gibson-Gray at 925-325-9897 or e-mail diane@art4antioch.org.

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In support of the U.S. Marines Toys For Tots program, the school conducts an annual coin drive in which students decorate a coin jar, take it home and fi ll it with coins earned by doing chores, transferred from their own piggy banks and of course, found under couch cushions.

When their jars were full, they would bring them back to school and tell the class how they got the coins for their jars, Little Diamond Director Robin Sulli-van wrote in an e-mail. Then they would dump the money into our class jar and return them home to fi ll them time and time again. The outpouring of coins,

bills and stories has been overwhelming.The enthusiasm with which the kids tackled the

project boiled over into a desire to help others not in their immediate community: the class participated in the Haiti 1 by 1 project, seeking to raise the $360 it takes to sponsor a Haitian child and provide food, clothing and medicine for a year.

When all was said and done, a pair of Marines at-tended the schools annual celebration at Grace Bible Fellowship Church, where they were presented with $559 in cash, augmented by $305 raised for Haiti 1 by 1, bringing the kids efforts so far to $864.

I am so proud of these kids, wrote Sullivan. Their hearts are pure and (they) genuinely want to help those less fortunate, and pay tribute to our mili-tary!

Students from Little Diamonds Preschool in Oakley per-form during the schools annual Christmas Celebration, during which they delivered $864 from a coin drive sup-porting Toys For Tots and children in Haiti.

Photo by Mike Gellerman

Los Medanos College quad wins awardThe statewide Community College

Facilities Coalition (CCFC) recently pre-sented Los Medanos College (LMC) and TBP Architects with a Growth Award of Merit at CCFCs annual Professional De-sign Awards event held last November in Sacramento. The award honored the col-leges Quadrangle Complex project.

The new quad is a true showcase that ties together our three new state-of-the-art buildings with the rest of the cam-pus, said LMC Interim President Rich-ard Livingston. We are delighted that the college and our architectural fi rm have re-ceived this prestigious recognition.

The CCFC is composed of commu-nity college districts and associated de-sign professionals, construction managers and companies actively working to plan, develop and improve Californias commu-nity colleges.

The Los Medanos College Quadran-gle Complex includes three buildings that frame a large outdoor quad area. The new

library, science and math buildings have increased the structural capacity of the campus by 50 percent. The project em-bodies the master planning committees vision to create a true college campus that reveals itself to the community. It features a new entrance to the campus and central

quadrangle that includes a large staircase, lawns, fountains and gardens. The steel and glass architecture provides expansive windows that maximize natural lighting, and reveals the buildings functions to passersby.

The project was developed in an

open, collaborative process with input from staff, faculty, students and admin-istrators. The library houses not only the collections, but a resource center and ac-tively utilized community room. The sci-ence building provides two lecture halls, numerous classrooms, faculty offi ces and eight science labs. The math building in-cludes a large math lab, an entire fl oor of classrooms, plus faculty offi ces. The new facilities have provided much-needed and upgraded space for the college to grow. Enrollments have greatly improved since 2008, when the Science Building opened.

According to the CCFC judges, the LMC Quadrangle Complex project so-lidifi es the center of campus and makes maximum use of natural light, reducing the need for artifi cial lighting. The exten-sive glazing and new materials work in harmony with existing structures. It re-inforces the administration, faculty and staff commitment to the students and community.

Photo courtesy of LMC

Los Medanos College and TBP Architects have received an award from the Community College Facilities Coalition for the colleges Quadrangle Complex proj-ect, left.

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Residents ready to Rally for RelayWhile some people are still trying

to wrap their minds around the fact that its a new year, Tobie Meyer has wrapped her heart around April 30, the kickoff for Oakleys third annual Relay For Life.

The American Cancer Society fund-raiser is months away, but Meyer is revved up and ready to get the Oakley communi-ty involved in this years event. The Oak-ley Relay January Rally kickoff event is scheduled for Friday the 21st at 6:30 p.m. at Vintage Parkway Elementary, 1000 Vintage Parkway. Meyer, who serves as event co-chair with Joe Ballard and Cath-leen Knight, wants everyone to be there.

This year the Relay planning com-mittee hopes to raise $85,000 (surpassing last years total of $72,000) and register 55 teams comprising a total of at least 385 participants.

Meyer also hopes that 125 survivors will join the celebration, in which teams walk around a track for 24 hours as part of a community statement that acknowledges that cancer doesnt sleep, and until a cure is found, communities around the country must do what they can to fi ght back.

Relay is a life-changing experience, Meyer said. Its one of the best fundrais-ers you could possibly get involved with in the community. When youre there, you see where your money is going. You get

to meet cancer survivors and those who are still fi ghting. Its an inspiring event. Anything that seems impossible suddenly feels possible when you see the way the community comes together to support this cause.

At the January Rally, registered and interested participants will get a chance to

take part in a mock relay a condensed version of the April event to give newcom-ers an idea of how the Relay works. Tents will be set up to give attendees a preview of the camp area provided for team mem-bers resting and recharging while fellow team members walk the track.

So far, 15 teams have registered for

the Oakley Relay. As of press time, the 76 participants have raised $1,125, but the planning committee would like to see even more involvement.

Meyer stressed that Relay For Life is for people of all ages. Even children may participate in Relay. Children are touched by cancer too, Meyer said. They may know a family member who battled or died from cancer, and these kids can get involved and make a difference by help-ing raise money for the American Cancer Society. Plus, Relay is such a community-oriented event, and if they participate in an event like this, it may get them inter-ested in doing more community service as they grow up.

Oakleys Relay For Life is sched-uled from April 30 to May 1 at Freedom High School. For more information about the January Rally, e-mail Meyer at kenneth7180@sbcglobal.net.

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Relay For Life team Cruisin For a Cure, seen here at the 2010 event, is already registered to participate in the third annual Oakley relay, scheduled for April 30 and May 1. A kickoff rally is planned for Jan. 21 at Vintage Park Elementary.

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Its a Matter of LawBy Amy Alvis & Barbara A. Frantz

HAPPY NEW YEAR! HAPPY NEW TAX LAW?

Well, the year of waiting to find out what would become of the Estate Tax is finally answered, or is it? A better statement would be that the answer will be temporarily postponed for another two years but in the meantime heres a tax law to hold you over and to even cause you additional planning questions.

Last year was there was no federal estate tax law in effect. Now, the new tax law (effec-tive 1.1.11) provides two options to the sur-viving heirs of individuals who died last year. They can either follow the 2010 rules no fed-eral estate tax, or follow the new 2011 tax rules which provide individuals with a $5 Million dollar exemption.

If you chose the new 2011 rules you can pay estate tax (35%) of a taxable estate over the $5 million exemption and your heirs get a stepped up basis of all such inherited prop-erty. Stepped up means that the cost basis of any property you inherit is determined by the value of that property at the date of death of the previous owner. This is important for capital gains tax savings when the property is later sold.

Alternatively, if chose to follow the 2010 tax rules, you will not pay any estate tax regard-less of the size of your estate and the estate will be subject to a modified carryover basis rules. When you inherit property under this option, the cost basis of the property stays the same as it was for the previous owner. (Typically the price they paid plus capital improvements). When you sell the inherited property, your

capital gains tax will be based on the older and typically lower cost basis.

The carryover however, is modified in that an heir can still step up the first $1.3 mil-lion of an inheritance, and a surviving spouse can take another $3 million. Anything in excess of these amounts would be fully carried over at the original cost basis.

So for anyone administering a large estate for a 2010 death, many options are available and careful consideration needs to be made with your tax advisor to determine which tax rules will be more beneficial to your estate. And the lingering question, what will happen if you die in 2013 when we may potentially be facing another period of uncertainty

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Travis Credit Union offers scholarships

Travis Credit Union has announced some good news for college-bound students: It will again award 20 $1,000 scholarships.

All graduating high school seniors are encouraged to apply. Each applicant must be a high school senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0, be bound for a two- or four-year col-lege or university, and be a member in good standing of Travis Credit Union. Students who live in Travis Credit Unions 12-county service region and are not yet members may join the credit union and apply for a scholar-ship at the same time.

In the last seven years, we have re-ceived a tremendous response from young members who have exhibited a commitment to academic excellence and community ser-vice, said Travis Credit Union President and CEO Patsy Van Ouwerkerk. We look forward to recognizing even more of our de-serving young members this year.

The Travis Credit Union Board of Di-rectors established the scholarship program in 2004 and named it the Mary Keith Duff Memorial Scholarship Fund in honor of the longtime board member who passed away in

December of 2004.Scholarship applications are available

at any branch location or online at Travis Credit Unions website, www.traviscu.org. In addition to a completed application, ap-plicants must submit a 250-word essay, a certifi ed high school transcript and a letter of recommendation from a teacher. Com-pleted applications must be received no later than the close of business on Monday, March 14.

As a credit union, we are founded on the philosophy of people helping people, and we stand behind the principles that promote human development and social responsibility, said Van Ouwerkerk. Offer-ing these scholarships is just one way Travis Credit Union is assisting young members with the increasing cost of higher education and reinforcing its commitment to the fi nan-cial success of our countrys future leaders.

Headquartered in Vacaville, Travis Credit Unions 20 branch locations include 5819 Lone Tree Way in Antioch, and 3111 Balfour Road in Brentwood. For more in-formation, visit www.traviscu.org.

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Strong winds that blew through East County last week created spe-cial trouble for one truck driver in Knightsen. Shortly before 2 p.m. last Thursday wind brought down one of the oldest trees in town a eucalyptus tree with a rotting trunk. The tree crushed the cab of a big rig cattle mover, but no humans or cattle were injured. The incident brought widespread attention to Knightsen, including a story on CNN, for the second time in recent weeks. Earlier in December, reporters and camera crews came to cover the unusual appearance on a downtown street of a wayward sea lion.

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If wishes were horses, goes the 16th-cen-tury nursery rhyme, then beggars would ride. But if you ask Mary Chapman, executive di-rector of the Elderly Wish Foundation, wishes are exactly what one should hope and ask for.

We have plenty of wishes available, and when I tell people that, they are just fl abber-gasted, said Chapman of the organization that grants wishes to seniors with life-threat-ening or terminal illness. But were here. Call us.

Since 2000, Contra Costa County resi-dents have called the foundation requesting wishes in the form of visits with loved ones, outings to professional baseball or football games, afternoons fi shing on the Delta and even the gift of free long-distance phone call-ing.

Whats interesting about the wishes, said Chapman, is that they are small in na-ture but so large in the hearts of the people we give them to. Weve been doing this for 10 years and its a really wonderful thing.

Just last month, Elderly Wish celebrated its 100th wish, granted to a Central County man whose hearts desire was to obtain a free pass to see the impressionist exhibit at the de Young Museum in San Francisco.

When the museum heard about his wish, it took the gift one step further and invited him and a guest to visit on a day it was nor-mally closed. He was overcome with grati-

tude, said Chapman.Making wishes come true is something

the Elderly Wish Foundation has perfected since it was founded by Rebecca Crowder in 2000 following the loss her mother. For over a decade, the nonprofi t organization has contin-ued to visit local social groups and organiza-tions, getting the word out about the program and encouraging family, caregivers, doctors and social workers to call the foundation with a referral.

I think part of the reason were having trouble getting wishes is that most of the in-dividuals are in their 80s and always feel that someone else is so much more worthy, said Chapman. But we believe that everyone de-serves a wish, and when I meet them and see the smiles, the tears, the laughter and the love, it reminds me all over again why we do what we do. Its very rewarding.

Funded through the United Way plus individual and corporate donations, the or-ganization holds one large fundraiser a year: the Heart to Heart Ball, scheduled this year for Feb. 19 at the Lone Tree Golf Clubhouse, 4800 Golf Course Road in Antioch.

To participate in the Elderly Wish pro-gram, seniors must be 60 years or older, live in Contra Costa County and have a life-threat-ening or terminal illness that can be docu-mented by a doctor.

For donations of sponsorships, services or for additional information, call 925-978-1883, e-mail info@elderlywish.org or visit www.elderlywish.org.

To comment, visit www.thepress.net.

Wishing for wishesby Ruth Roberts

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Airborne squadrons cup runneth overThis message was recently forwarded to The

Press by the volunteers for Operation Creekside, which has sent more than 1,500 care packages to troops overseas, including the recipients below in Afghanistan. Operation Creekside is in constant need of postage. Donations should be made payable to Postmaster and sent to Operation Creekside, P.O. Box 1758, Discov-ery Bay, CA 94505.

Dear friends,I hope this letter fi nds you well and enjoying

this Christmas time of year.Mother Teresa once shared, It is Christmas ev-

ery time you let God love others through you yes, it is Christmas every time you smile at your brother and offer him your hand.

We here at FOB (Forward Operating Base) Bostick have been blessed by all of you as you have continued to offer your care and support to us. In fact, our small FOB is near to the point of overfl ow-ing with your gifts.

In addition to what has been sent in my name, the individual troops and soldiers have received a great amount of cards, goodies and gifts. We have been sharing with one another, but still have more than we can use in the immediate future.

I am also going on R&R leave the end of Janu-ary and so I am thankfully, humbly requesting that

you hold off on sending any more general care packages to me.

We still have some smaller, specifi c needs that come up and change from time to time. If you would like to contact me concerning those particular needs I can let you know.

Please do continue to pray for us. God is faith-ful. He knows what is best for now and always, and we are asking that He will continue to guide and direct all of our soldiers and leadership. We are look-ing forward to the new year and heading home in April 2011, but still have much work to accomplish.

During this deployment, and as we have come to this time when we celebrate the birth of Christ, the generosity of all of you has reminded us once again of the true foundation of Christmas. It is more than being in a certain place, or even with certain things. It is about a certain Person and certain people.

As the great theologian Dr. Seuss put it, Then the Grinch thought of something he hadnt before. What if Christmas, he thought, doesnt come from a store? What if Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more?

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and may God bless you,

Capt. Corey Arnold, U.S. Army1-32 CAV Squadron Chaplain

LETTERS TO THE EDITORCheck-out charity

Editor:Where does kindness come from? I

will tell you. I was at Safeway in Brent-wood with a $25 gift card and a cart of groceries. I went up to pay for my grocer-ies, which were well over the $25, so I needed to write a check. The clerk looked at me and said my check was declined, and I could not purchase my groceries. They took my cart away and said I need to go to customer service and wait to get my $25 gift card back.

As I waited, I heard a voice say, I would like to pay for your groceries. I

looked up and a kind man was stand-ing there. I told him that he was very thoughtful but I could not accept it, but he said it was a gift and he wanted to do this.

I accepted his gift, and as we waited I met his wife, who is also very kind. I am truly blessed to have met such kind people. In this hard time with the econo-my, they looked past that and helped me. To Bryan and Theresa, thank you again,

and I pray your life will always be fi lled with peace and joy.

Michelle BrokawOakley

Rave reviewEditor:

Recently the Delta Patriots youth football league completed another sea-son. One of the coaches, Tom Schaffer, put together a fabulous video montage

of the football season for two teams, the North Rookies and JV. Like last year, Joey Nardone, the manager of Rave Motion Pictures in Brentwood, opened up his facilities to allow players, coaches and parents to watch the fi lm in style. A big thanks to Rave, Joey and his staff for creating this magical experience for all!

Brian SharpDelta Patriots North

Rookies and JV parents

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A sampling of recent law enforcement ac-tivity reported by East County police depart-ments.BRENTWOODDec. 22, 4:02 a.m. On Brentwood Boule-vard, a subject was robbed at gunpoint by three subjects. The loss (wallet, cash and Visa debit card) is estimated at $100. The victim was not injured.Dec. 22, 11:35 a.m. A three-vehicle rear-end collision took place on Sand Creek Road at the Highway 4 Bypass.Dec. 22, 12:11 p.m. A resident of Dainty Av-enue was notifi ed by the DMV that he was a victim of identity theft.Dec. 22, 1:49 p.m. On First Street, an un-identifi ed person stole the emblem from a fi re engine. Loss: $45.88.Dec. 22, 7:01 p.m. An unidentifi ed person stole two laptop computers from a business on Lone Tree Way.Dec. 23, 9:37 a.m. A subject contacted on Grovewood Loop was found to have an out-standing warrant for his arrest. He was ar-rested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.Dec. 23, 12:53 p.m. An unidentifi ed person passed a counterfeit $100 bill at a business on Sand Creek Road.Dec. 23, 1:54 p.m. An unidentifi ed person stole registration tabs from vehicles parked on Ellen Lane.Dec. 23, 2:40 p.m. An unidentifi ed driver struck a fi re hydrant on Pippin Drive at Gala Lane.Dec. 23, 3:53 p.m. An unidentifi ed person stole a postal package from the front porch of a residence on Essex Drive.Dec. 23, 4:54 p.m. On Lone Tree Way at Windy Springs Lane, the vehicle registration of a subject stopped for vehicle code viola-tions was found to be expired for more than six months.Dec. 23, 5:18 p.m. On Eagle Rock Avenue, a subject took a photo in violation of a re-straining order.Dec. 23, 7:44 p.m. A subject was leaving a business on Second Street in possession of stolen items and brandished knife at another subject, who attempted to stop him. A strug-gle ensued and the second subject sustained a possible broken fi nger. The perpetrator, who was discovered to be on felony proba-

tion, was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.Dec. 24, 3:11 a.m. A subject contacted on Brentwood Boulevard at Broderick Drive was found in possession of suspected meth-amphetamine. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.Dec. 24, 11:36 a.m. A subject fi red a shotgun multiple times from his backyard on Windy Springs Lane.Dec. 24, 11:41 a.m. An unidentifi ed person stole a vehicle parked on Village Drive.Dec. 24, 12:40 p.m. On Minnesota Avenue at Balfour Road, a subject stopped for vehicle code violations was found to have an out-standing warrant for his arrest.Dec. 25, 9:02 a.m. A subject contacted on OHara Avenue was found in violation of the terms of her probation. She was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.Dec. 25, 8:15 p.m. On Walnut Boulevard, a subject was found to be under the infl uence of a central nervous system stimulant and in possession of marijuana. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.Dec. 25, 9:35 p.m. A parking lot security gate on Brentwood Boulevard struck a vehicle as it entered the lot.Dec. 26, 12:24 p.m. A subject caught stealing clothing from a business on Lone Tree Way was arrested and released on a Promise To Appear.Dec. 26, 10:04 p.m. On Brentwood Boule-vard, a subject contacted following a physical altercation was found to be too intoxicated to care for his own safety. He was arrested and transported to a local hospital.Dec. 26, 10:47 p.m. On Balfour Road at Griffi th Lane, a subject who sideswiped an-other vehicle was found to be driving under the infl uence of alcohol. He was arrested and taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.Dec. 27, 7:13 a.m. An unidentifi ed person removed the lock from a business on Brent-wood Boulevard and stole several tools. Esti-mated loss: $8,500.Dec. 27, 9:44 a.m. An unidentifi ed person stole copper wire and damaged an electri-cal box on Sunset Road. Estimated damage: $12,000.Dec. 27, 10:33 a.m. An unidentifi ed driver struck a guard rail on Empire Avenue.Dec. 27, 10:57 a.m. An unidentifi ed person

stole approximately 1,500 feet of copper wire from streetlights on Shady Willow Lane at Grant Street.Dec. 27, 7:45 p.m. Gift cards belonging to a resident of Montana Street were stolen from an unknown location and used at an unde-termined location.Dec. 27, 8:56 p.m. While shopping at a busi-ness on Sand Creek Road, a subjects vehi-cle was broken into by means of a window smash, and a brown leather computer bag was stolen. Estimated loss $60.Dec. 28, 7:51 a.m. On Balfour Road at Sum-merset Drive, a subject stopped for a vehicle code violation was found to be driving on a suspended license.Dec. 28, 4:32 p.m. An unidentifi ed person entered the unlocked garage of a residence on Lone Oak Court and stole a purse from an unlocked vehicle.Dec. 28, 6:32 p.m. At a business on Sand Creek Road, a subject was placed under cit-izens arrest for shoplifting, and released to a parent on a Juvenile Affi davit.Dec. 28, 7:39 p.m. An unidentifi ed person broke into the trunk of a vehicle parked on Sand Creek Road and stole items valued at $540.Dec. 28, 11:41 p.m. An unidentifi ed driver struck a vehicle parked on Montecito Drive.

To view the Brentwood Police Depart-ments public logs on the citys Web site, visit www.ci.brentwood.ca.us/department/pd/re-ports/index.cfm.OAKLEYDec. 20 A vehicle was towed from Arrow-head Way at Big Bear Road.Dec. 20 On Laurel Road at Main Street and on the 1700 block of Chandon Way, subjects were arrested for driving under the infl uence of alcohol.Dec. 20 A residence on the 1100 block of OHara Avenue was vandalized.Dec. 20 A subject was arrested for pub-lic intoxication on the 2000 block of Main Street.Dec. 21 A stolen vehicle was recovered on the 100 block of Korbel Court.Dec. 21 A subject was found in possession of dangerous drugs on West Cypress Road at Ponderosa Way.Dec. 21 A vehicle accident with property damage occurred on the 900 block of Al-

mond Drive.Dec. 21 Arrest warrants were served on the 200 block of La Vina Way and the 4800 block of Carrington Drive.Dec. 21 A residence on the 2100 block of El Lago Drive was vandalized.Dec. 22 A vehicle was stolen on the 4600 block of Salvador Lane.Dec. 22 On Main Street at Vintage Park-way, a subject was found to be under the in-fl uence of dangerous drugs.Dec. 22 On Calle De Oro at Oakley Road, a subject was arrested for driving under the infl uence of alcohol.Dec. 22 Residences on the 1000 block of OHara and the 100 block of Vinca Court were vandalized.Dec. 23 A subject was found in possession of dangerous drugs on the 4100 block of Blossom Court.Dec. 23 An arrest warrant was served on Richard Way at Truman Lane.Dec. 23 On Gardenia Avenue at Main Street, on Empire Avenue at Laurel Road, on Empire Avenue at Oakley and on Main Street at Norcross Lane, subjects were ar-rested for DUI.Dec. 23 Domestic battery was reported on the 800 block of Chianti Way.Dec. 23 Grand theft occurred on the 3200 block of Crismore Drive.Dec. 24 On Hall Street at Main Street, on Laurel Road at Neroly Road, on Live Oak Avenue at Main Street and on the 3800 block of Cloverbrook Avenue, subjects were arrest-ed for DUI.Dec. 24 Domestic battery occurred on the 500 block of Whitehall Court.Dec. 24 A business on the 1300 block of Main Street was burglarized.Dec. 24 A residence on Frank Hengel Way at Shearwater Way was vandalized.Dec. 25 An adult was reported as missing from the 100 block of Hill Avenue.Dec. 25 A vehicle was towed from the 1900 block of Babbe Street.Dec. 25 On Bridgehead Road at Main Street and on Amador Avenue at Francisco Villa Drive, subjects were arrested for DUI.Dec. 25 An arrest warrant was served on the 400 block of Fifth Street.Dec. 25 A residence on the 4700 block of Oak Forest Avenue was burglarized.

COP LOGSFROM EMERGENCY SERVICES DISPATCH LOGS Gift cards belonging to a resident of Montana Street in Brentwood were stolen from an unknown location and used at an undetermined location. Dec. 27, 7:45 p.m.

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Colleen SettingsgardLocal businesswoman Colleen

Settingsgard passed away Sunday, Dec. 26 after a brief illness. A resident of Alameda, Colleen had worked as a marriage and fam-ily therapist in Brentwood since

2000. Memorial services will be held Saturday, Jan. 8 at 5 p.m. at The Hillside Community Church, 1422 Navellier St. in El Cerrito. The family is accepting fl owers or donations in her memory.

Obituary

In a magical ceremony overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, Liberty High School Class of 98 graduate Erin Abbadie married her best friend, Rob Rohn, in Kennebunkport, Maine on Aug. 5 at the historic Colony Inn. The happy couple currently resides in Arizona, while much of the brides family still lives in Brentwood and Discovery Bay. Congrats, Erin and Rob!

East Coast ceremony

Congratulations to Oakley resi-dents Kristi and Randy Pope on the birth of their beautiful daughter, Clare Ann Pope. Clare was born on Dec. 16 at 11:31 p.m. at Kai-ser Hospital in An-tioch. She weighed 8 pounds, 9.7 ounces and measured 21 inches. Her two hap-py big brothers are Carter, 5, and Logan, 2. Congratulations to all!

Arrival

Congratulations to Brentwood resident Summer Hunt for con-tributing time and love in raising a puppy named Pansy for Guide Dogs for the Blind. A formal grad-uation ceremony was held on Dec. 11. Summer and her mom, Jennifer Hunt, presented the Labrador to a lucky graduating student. Sum-mer Hunt is a member of the local Guide Dog Puppy Raising Club Contra Costa County East led by Mark Ruefenacht.

Guide Dogs for the Blind uses yellow and black Labrador retriev-ers, golden retrievers and Lab/gold-en crosses as guides. The puppies are born at the Guide Dog kennels and placed in the homes of volunteer puppy raisers at around two months of age. The puppy raisers socialize the pups by housebreaking them, teaching them to be good canine cit-izens and introducing them to new experiences.

The pups are returned to Guide Dogs for formal guide training when at 14 to 18 months of age. The trained dogs are then matched with blind stu-dents enrolled at the school. The new person-dog team completes an intensive in-residence course culminating in a graduation ceremony at which the raiser formally presents the dog to the new partner the dog will guide.

Guide Dogs for the Blind has been cre-

ating lifelong partnerships in the community by providing skilled dogs and training in their use free of charge since 1942. The orga-nization receives no government funding but depends entirely on private donations. To get involved, call Guide Dogs for the Blind at 800-295-4050 or visit www.guidedogs.com.

Guide graduates

Christmas came early this year to the Linscheid family with the birth of their fi rst grandchild, Quintessa Katherine Linscheid. Quintessa, who was born on Nov. 23 at Alta Bates Hospital in Berkeley, weighed 7 pound, 8 ounces and measured 20 inches. Her proud parents are Michael Linscheid, a 1995 graduate of Liberty High School, and wife Dulcinea. The couple and their new daughter currently reside in Oakland.

Another addition to the Linscheid

family, twin boys Jeremiah Michael and Edmund Steven Linscheid, arrived on Dec. 8 at Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City. The proud parents are Randy and Con-nie Linscheid. The twins both weighed 5 pounds and 10 ounces. Jeremiah measured 19 inches; Edmund 18. The proud and happy grandparents are Herk and Vicki Linscheid of Brentwood along with Aunt Laurie and Uncle Kevin McCrea. Con-gratulations to all!

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Beware of the HOADues, Assessments, Liens and Foreclosuresby Joan Grimes, Esq.

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Last week, a person came into my offi ce saying he received a letter from his Homeowners Association (HOA) off ering to rent his house to him. Needless to say, he was not happy. He knew he was behind on HOA dues, but his lender hadnt even started foreclosing on his house.

Welcome to the new frontier of the mortgage crisis in California. Th e homeowners HOA had foreclosed on his property before the lender. While this has been common in Hawaii for years, this is relatively new in California. If you are behind on your HOA dues or assessment, here is the California law you need to know.

HOAs are regulated by the California Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act in Civil Code Section 1367 et seq. Pursuant to Davis-Stirling, an HOA can levy dues and assessments necessary for the development. A regular or special assessment is a debt of the owner. If an owner is behind on dues or assessments, the HOA can record a lien against the property. At least 30 days prior to recording the lien, the HOA is required to notify the owner by certifi ed mail.

Th e recording of a lien does not automatically allow a foreclosure by the HOA. Rather, an HOA may not foreclose until the amount of the delinquent dues and assessments secured by the lien, exclusive of any accelerated assessments, late charges, fees and costs of collection, attorneys fees, or interest, equals or exceeds one thousand eight hundred dollars ($1,800) or the assessments secured by the lien are more than 12 months delinquent. In addition, the HOA still maintains its rights to proceed in state court against the owner for delinquent dues and assessments.

If the HOA decides to proceed with a foreclosure of its lien, in most instances it will proceed with a non-judicial foreclosure pursuant to CC 2924 which will require the a Notice of Default and Notice of Sale. If the HOA does foreclose on its lien, the owner still has a 90 day right of redemption and the HOA would still be taking the property subject to any senior liens.

Th erefore, if you are behind on your HOA dues and

assessments, you need to be aware that the HOA can foreclose before your lender and become your landlord. If you are trying to buy the maximum amount of time in your home prior a foreclosure, it may be better to keep your HOA dues current.

If you are fi ling bankruptcy or have fi led bankruptcy, there are special rules you need to know. First, all dues and assessments which come due prior to the date of fi ling are included in the bankruptcy discharge. HOWEVER, under 11 USC 523(a) (16), Congress carved out a special exception as to post-petition dues and assessments. Specifi cally, the owner continues to be responsible for all dues and assessments which came due aft er the fi ling of the bankruptcy as long as the debtor or the trustee has a legal, equitable or possessory ownership interest in the property i.e. until someone forecloses or buys your property, you are responsible for the HOA dues and assessments. Th erefore, if you do not pay your HOA dues or assessments aft er a bankruptcy fi ling, do not be surprised to fi nd yourself being sued in state court by your HOA or having your property foreclosed.

In conclusion, beware of the HOA. Th ey know where you live. Th is is a complicated area of the law and I recommend you to seek legal counsel prior to allowing your HOA dues or assessments to become delinquent. Like everything else in life, there are consequences to actions as well as inaction. In this case, there may be personal liability and tax consequences. I provide a free 30 minute consultation at all of my three offi ces located in Walnut Creek, Antioch and Brentwood. WE ARE A DEBT RELIEF AGENCY. WE HELP PEOPLE FILE BANKRUPTCY RELIEF UNDER THE BANKRUPTCY CODE. THIS INFORMATION IS NOT PROVIDED AS LEGAL ADVICE AND SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON IN MAKING ANY DECISION REGARDING A VOLUNTARY DEFAULT, SHORT SALE, FORECLOSURE OR BANKRUPTCY. THIS INFORMATION IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR OBTAINING TAX & LEGAL ADVICE REGARDING AN INDIVIDUAL SITUATION. 2011Joan M. Grimes. Grimesbklaw.com

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the Brushy Creek area roughly three miles from the Contra Costa/Alameda County line. The road is being widened to accom-modate a median barrier, passing lane in the southbound direction as well as retain-ing walls and the widening of a bridge.

Ortiz is survived by his wife, who is expecting their fi rst child. A fund has been set up for the family, and donations can be made to the San Francisco Police Credit Union, P.O. Box 22219, San Fran-cisco, CA 94122-9988.

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erational by 2014.The CEC has released part one of

its preliminary staff assessment, conclud-ing that recommended mitigation for the project complies with all laws, ordinances, regulations and standards in the areas of

cultural resources, noise, public health, waste management, worker safety, facility design, power plant effi ciency and power plant reliability. Part two of the report is expected to be released later this month and a fi nal assessment in the spring.

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Strong winds that blew through East County last week created spe-cial trouble for one truck driver in Knightsen. Shortly before 2 p.m. last Thursday wind brought down one of the oldest trees in town a eucalyptus tree with a rotting trunk. The tree crushed the cab of a big rig cattle mover, but no humans or cattle were injured. The incident brought widespread attention to Knightsen, including a story on CNN, for the second time in recent weeks. Earlier in December, reporters and camera crews came to cover the unusual appearance on a downtown street of a wayward sea lion.

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If wishes were horses, goes the 16th-century nursery rhyme, then beggars would ride. But if you ask Mary Chapman, execu-tive director of the Elderly Wish Founda-tion, wishes are exactly what one should hope and ask for.

We have plenty of wishes available, and when I tell people that, they are just fl ab-bergasted, said Chapman of the organiza-tion that grants wishes to seniors with life-threatening or terminal illness. But were here. Call us.

Since 2000, Contra Costa County resi-dents have called the foundation requesting wishes in the form of visits with loved ones, outings to professional baseball or football games, afternoons fi shing on the Delta and even the gift of free long-distance phone calling.

Whats interesting about the wishes, said Chapman, is that they are small in na-ture but so large in the hearts of the people we give them to. Weve been doing this for 10 years and its a really wonderful thing.

Just last month, Elderly Wish celebrated its 100th wish, granted to a Central County man whose hearts desire was to obtain a free pass to see the impressionist exhibit at the de Young Museum in San Francisco.

When the museum heard about his wish, it took the gift one step further and in-vited him and a guest to visit on a day it was normally closed. He was overcome with

gratitude, said Chapman.Making wishes come true is something

the Elderly Wish Foundation has perfected since it was founded by Rebecca Crowder in 2000 following the loss her mother. For over a decade, the nonprofi t organization has continued to visit local social groups and or-ganizations, getting the word out about the program and encouraging family, caregivers, doctors and social workers to call the foun-dation with a referral.

I think part of the reason were having trouble getting wishes is that most of the in-dividuals are in their 80s and always feel that someone else is so much more worthy, said Chapman. But we believe that everyone deserves a wish, and when I meet them and see the smiles, the tears, the laughter and the love, it reminds me all over again why we do what we do. Its very rewarding.

Funded through the United Way plus individual and corporate donations, the or-ganization holds one large fundraiser a year: the Heart to Heart Ball, scheduled this year for Feb. 19 at the Lone Tree Golf Clubhouse, 4800 Golf Course Road in Antioch.

To participate in the Elderly Wish pro-gram, seniors must be 60 years or older, live in Contra Costa County and have a life-threatening or terminal illness that can be documented by a doctor.

For donations of sponsorships, services or for additional information, call 925-978-1883, e-mail info@elderlywish.org or visit www.elderlywish.org.

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Wishing for wishesby Ruth Roberts

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The City of Oakley is offering a variety of classes for children and adults starting in January and February. Classes are held in the City Annex at 204 Second St. For more information, call the Recreation Division at 925-625-7044.Fine Art Studio, ages 8-14Fridays, Jan. 14 through Feb. 25 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Fee: resident $72; non-resident $82. A $20 materials fee is due on the fi rst day.Animal Safari (Art), ages 6-12Fridays, Jan. 14 through Feb. 25 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Fee: resident $48; non-resident $58. A $10 materials fee is due on the fi rst day.FencingBeginning, ages 8-12 Tuesdays, Feb. 8 through March 15 from 4 to 4:45 p.m.

Beginning, age 13 and up Tuesdays, Feb. 8 through March 15 from 6 to 6:45 p.m.Intermediate, all ages Tuesdays, Feb. 8 through March 15 from 5 to 5:45 p.m. Fees for each session: resident $40; non-resi-dent $50.Pre-Ballet, ages 3-5Mondays, Jan. 3 through Feb. 14 from 3 to 3:30 p.m. Fee: resident $36; non-resident $46.Ballet, age 6 and upMondays, Jan. 3 through Feb. 14 from 4 to 4:30 p.m. Fee: resident $36; non-resident $46.Tap, age 3 and upMondays, Jan. 3 through Feb. 14 from 3:30 to 4 p.m. Fee: resident $36; non-resident $46.

Jumpbunch Sports and Fitness for KidsAges 2-3 Wednesdays, Feb. 2 through March 9 from 11 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 1:30 p.m. Ages 4-5 Wednesdays, Feb. 2 through March 9 from 11:30 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 2 p.m. Fees for each session: resident $42; non-resi-dent $52.Black Dragon KarateAges 3-13 Mondays and Wednesdays, Jan. 3 through Feb. 9 from 5 to 6 p.m. Age 14 and up Mondays and Wednesdays, Jan. 3 through Feb. 9 from 6 to 7 p.m. Fees for each session: resident $60; non-resi-dent $70.

Ballroom DancingMens Beginning Ballroom Mondays, Jan. 3 through Feb. 7 from 7:30-9 p.m. Fee: $60. Womens Beginning Ballroom Wednes-days, Jan. 5 through Feb. 9 from 7:30-9 p.m. Fee: $60. Couples Ballroom Thursdays, Jan. 6 through Feb. 10 from 7:30-9 p.m. Fee: $48/person. Aikido, age 6 and upThursdays, Jan. 6 through Feb. 10 from 6 to 7 p.m. Fee: $35 resident; non-resident $45.Basketball, adults 18 and upWednesdays, Jan. 5 through May 11 at OHara Park Middle School from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Fee: $44 for season.

Recreation classes now available in Oakley

LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Notice is hereby given that the Planning Com-mission of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on January 18, 2011, hold a public hearing to consider the following:An application for a conditional use permit (CUP 10-018) to establish a religious assembly use within an existing 1,762 square foot single fam-ily home on a 1.58-acre site located at 7701 Lone Tree Way (APN 018-100-007).Applicant: Brentwood Muslim Community CenterSaid hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 101B Sand Creek Road, Brentwood, California.Further information may be obtained from Asso-ciate Planner Debbie Hill [(925) 516-5135 or dhill@ci.brentwood.ca.us] in the Community Develop-ment Department of the City of Brentwood, 118 Oak Street, Brentwood, California 94513.Before any court challenge of Planning Com-mission decisions, you are required to appeal the decision to the City Council no later than the time period provided under the Citys Municipal Code. In addition you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Brent-wood Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.Brentwood Press No. 02-1273Publish Date: January 7, 2011

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGNotice is hereby given that the Planning Commission of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on January 18, 2011, hold a public hearing to consider the fol-lowing application:An application for a conditional use permit (CUP 10-019) to allow a tattoo business to oc-cupy roughly 700 square feet of the existing 1,436 square foot Smoke Shop, located at 7850 Brentwood Boulevard (APN 016-150-106).Applicant: Davinder KaurSaid hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 101B Sand Creek Road, Brent-wood, California.Further information may be obtained from Se-nior Planner Jeff Zilm [(925) 516-5136 or jzilm@ci.brentwood.ca.us] in the Community Devel-opment Department of the City of Brentwood, 118 Oak Street, Brentwood, California 94513.Before any court challenge of Planning Com-mission decisions, you are required to appeal the decision to the City Council no later than the time period provided under the Citys Mu-nicipal Code. In addition you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence deliv-ered to the Brentwood Planning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.Brentwood Press No. 02-1273Publish Date: January 7, 2011

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGNotice is hereby given that the Planning Com-mission of the City of Brentwood will, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the normal course of business permits on January 18, 2011, hold a public hearing to consider the following:An application for a conditional use permit (CUP 10-020) to operate a retail establishment known as Healthy Families, within a 2,016 square-foot tenant space in Sand Creek Busi-ness Center located at 171 Sand Creek Road, Suite F (APN 016-110-044).Applicant: Keyvan MasoudiSaid hearing will be held at the City Council Chambers, 101B Sand Creek Road, Brentwood, California.Further information may be obtained from As-sistant Planner Tim Nielsen [(925) 516-5151 or tnielsen@ci.brentwood.ca.us] in the Com-munity Development Department of the City of Brentwood, 118 Oak Street, Brentwood, Cali-fornia 94513.Before any court challenge of Planning Commis-sion decisions, you are required to appeal the decision to the City Council no later than the time period provided under the Citys Municipal Code. In addition you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written cor-respondence delivered to the Brentwood Plan-ning Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.Brentwood Press No. 02-1273Publish Date: January 7, 2011

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Defended by Turlock center Natalie Dykzeul,

Heritage post player Sabrina Engelstad looks

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was the only Patriot loss, it was their highest-scoring effort. Acalanes took the Sapphire division by virtue of a 90-50 blowout of Clovis East.

Patriots sophomore forwards Sabrina Engelstad and Ali Ramirez were named to the All-Tournament team. In the 46-42 fi nal round Heritage win against the Turlock Bull-dogs, Engelstad led the Patriots with 17 points while Ramirez scored eight. Sophomore guard Erin Asher fi nished between them with 10.

The Patriots got the tournament off right with a 45-41 overtime win against Weston Ranch. After dropping the game to Clovis East, they responded with a 62-47 victory over Hercules before clinching fi fth place by beating Turlock, despite a late rally by the Bulldogs that left Patriots fans hold-

ing their collective breath.They make every game interesting, said head coach

Lexy Tamony. We can be blowing a team out and well let them get close. I dont know what it is, but we come out sluggish in the third quarter. I was really happy with how we played. We got matched up with one of the strongest teams in the tournament in the second round, and that was a little tough.

Antioch was dealt some close losses early, but rebounded with a blowout 51-18 win over Concord to take seventh place in the Tanzanite Division. In the opening round, the Panthers lost 57-55 in overtime to San Leandro. The next day, Antioch dropped a double-overtime match to San Ramon Valley 67-

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63. Foothill won the Tanzanite Divis