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Vol. 8, No. 47 YOUR HOMETOWN WEEKLY NEWSPAPER November 19, 2010

This Week

FOR MOVIE TIMES SEE PAGE 5A

Guidelines for gifting

Hoping to wrap up your holiday shopping swiftly and smoothly? Check out our Holiday Gift Guide. Page 1B

Plus: Calendar ............................ 19BClassifieds ......................... 13BCop Logs ............................13AEntertainment ................. 10BFood .................................... 12BHoliday Gift Guide ............ 1BOpinion ..............................12ASports .................................21A

Screeching to a halt

The Liberty volleyball team brought a 7-3 league record to the playoffs, but was dismissed in the first round. Page 21A

Precious property For the first time in four generations, the Taylor Ranch in Byron is up for sale. Page 5A

Rinehart tapped for cemetery board

Former Knightsen School Superintendent Vickey Rinehart has been recommended by an in-dependent panel to fi ll the empty seat on the three-member Byron-Brentwood-Knightsen Cemetery Board an appointment origi-nally expected to go to David Piepho, the husband of Contra Costa County Supervisor Mary Piepho. Brentwood resident Bai-ley Neff was identifi ed as the panels second choice.

I was very pleased and honored to have been chosen because I know there were some very good candidates, said Rinehart, who was selected from among eight applicants. If con-fi rmed, I look forward very much to serving.

The Board of Supervi-sors called for a panel of board members from out-of-county cemetery districts last month to

interview applicants and make a recommendation to the Contra Costa board for the cemetery seat. The appointment of David Piepho was delayed in Septem-ber following public complaints and charges of nepotism.

David Piepho serves on the Discovery Bay Community

Services District (CSD) board as well as the countys Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO), which oversees land boundary and annexation issues. His term on the CSD expires in a few weeks and if he does not hold a position with another special district such as the cem-etery board by Dec. 7, he will lose his seat on LAFCO.

He declined to comment on the panels recommendation for this story, saying It probably wouldnt be appropriate at this time, as the process is still evolv-ing.

Supervisor Mary Piepho usually appoints directors to the independent special district, but recused herself from the process when her husband applied for the cemetery seat. Board of Su-pervisors Chairman John Gioia took over the review of the original two applicants David Piepho and Brentwood resident John Quinn and was set to

recommend Piepho for the post. Gioia however, withdrew the rec-ommendation at the last minute, saying he wanted to ensure that the proper procedural protocols had been followed during the ap-pointment process.

The intent was to avoid the appearance of favoring one can-didate over another, and in this case, it was the right decision, said Gioia in an earlier Press in-terview.

When the recommendation was pulled, it was discovered that the offi ce of the clerk of the Board of Supervisors had not given proper notice of the avail-able seat on the cemetery board, and the application process was reopened. Once the new appli-cations were received and the independent panel formed, in-terviews were held and a recom-mendation made.

We followed the process set

by Ruth RobertsStaff Writer

see Cemetery page 30A

RINEHART

Rain breaks for Hospice Tree ceremony

It looked like it would be a water-logged ceremony, but as people gathered in Brentwoods Veterans Park to illuminate the Hospice of East Bay Tree of Lights, the rain stopped, the clouds parted and a setting sun splashed a spectacular rainbow across the skies.

What a perfect time for a rainbow, said one observer to nods of agreement from the 50 or so in attendance on Nov. 6.

Established in 1977, Hos-pice is a not-for-profi t agency that helps people cope with life-limiting illnesses by providing medical, emotional, spiritual and practical support for patients and families, regardless of their

ability to pay. Many of those in attendance had benefi ted from Hospices assistance with medi-cal problems, transportation, food and moral support as their loved one spent their last hours.

This was Hospices 24th an-nual Tree of Lights ceremony, and the fi fth year its been held in Brentwood. Purchased by locals in memory of their loved ones, each light on the tree is symbolic of a life. There are 15 Trees of Lights in Contra Costa County.

In Brentwood, the Sum-merset singers provided musical ambience, while organizer Jeff Schults made sure warm drinks and snacks were available for ev-eryone in attendance. There are actually four Trees of Lights in

by Rick LemyreStaff Writer

see Hospice page 30A

Jewel Scrimger, right, and her daughter, Judy Scrimger, share smiles during the Hospice Tree of Lights ceremony. Both wom-en are Brentwood residents, and both lost their husbands Glenn and Don Scrimger, respectively to cancer.

Photo by Richard Wisdom

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Things are getting hairy in OakleyDid you know that Oakley Councilman

Kevin Romick has something in common with Hulk Hogan, Mark Twain and Borat?

It might seem like an odd brotherhood, but all four are known for prominently dis-playing moustaches with pride, and the trend is catching on in Oakley. It seems something is in the water down at Oakley City Hall. Many of the men on staff have been sporting their own staches lately, but its not due to the upcoming full moon or need to pay homage to new Police Chief Bani Kollo, who wears a notable, well-groomed stache.

The new growth at the city offi ces is all part of Movember, a month-long movement to promote mens health awareness. In cel-ebration of the November event, men show-case their manliness by growing mustaches.

Oakley Project Manager Reggie Decker fi rst heard about the Movember Foundation a year ago. At fi rst he thought it would be funny for a bunch of men to get together and make a pact to grow moustaches for a month, but as he researched Movember, he realized the movement has a greater purpose.

I got an e-mail about Movember last year, and I thought the idea was hilarious, Decker said. Itd be funny for a bunch of guys to grow moustaches for a month, es-pecially since Ive never really liked myself with a moustache. Itd be weird for all of

your friends to do that. But as I read about Movember, I found out that there is more to this than funny facial hair. Its about raising money for charity, and I thought this would be a great thing for the City of Oakley to support.

So Decker marked his calendar for Mo-vember, 2010 and as Nov. 1 approached, he decided to pitch the idea to his colleagues in mid-October. By making the commit-ment to grow moustaches, Movember par-ticipants are also committed to raising funds to support the Prostate Cancer Foundation

and Livestrong, Lance Armstongs char-ity. While most people know that wearing a pink ribbon in October supports breast can-cer awareness, Movember is changing the face of mens health by encouraging men to show off their testosterone and sport a stache for a good cause.

According to the Movember Founda-tion, one in two men will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, and one in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, which amounts to about one new diagnosis every 2.7 minutes. Movember helps draw attention

to these statistics.I didnt know what people would think

of the idea (of participating in Movember), Decker said. I was hoping maybe fi ve peo-ple would want to give it a try, but after I an-nounced it, I got 15 people to join in. And now weve all got our moustaches. Its funny when we have meetings. Now I know what it must have been like to work in an offi ce in the early 80s.

City Manager Bryan Montgomery, who has donned facial hair in the past, signed up because the movement supports a good cause. I have had the moustache and little beard for some years, but just the moustache is kind of new. Its a great opportunity to draw attention to a good cause, and the par-ticipation by so many of city staff has helped even further enhance the esprit de corps of Team Oakley.

Decker said the new facial hair is quite the attention getter. Hes sculpted his mo to cover his upper lip and descend toward his chin, where the hair begins to travel along his jaw line. I decided that if I was going to do it, I was going to do something obnoxious that would catch peoples attention, Decker said. I get some pretty strange looks. Some people ask me about it, but other times, they notice it but are afraid to say anything. Ei-ther way, it opens the door for a conversation about Movember and the charities it sup-ports. Once people realize theres a reason be-hind the new look, they want to learn more

Oakley Land Maintenance Worker Juan Chavez is one of 15 men on the Oakley city staff growing a moustache in support of Movember. Above is the before picture, left, taken in October, and what he looks like today, right.

Photo courtesy of Reggie Decker

by Samie HartleyStaff Writer

see Hairy page 16A

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If these walls could talkThis months History Mys-

tery historical postcard was sent from Knightsen to Oakland in 1910 and saved as one of more than 800 postcards in a collec-tion found by local resident John Gonzales in the walls of his property in Knightsen.

Water damage to the house required the replacement of the original lath and plaster interior wall treatment. Behind the wall, hidden between the studs, were two scrapbook collections of postcards spanning 40 years of correspondence. The entire col-lection was appraised and do-nated to the East Contra Costa Historical Society in 2008.

Of the hundreds of cards, historian Carol Jensen is asking readers about a postcard that features a little girl with soft blond curls hold-ing onto a clock while standing under a large horseshoe decorated with pink roses. The illustration is accompanied by a message written in glitter-covered glue.

Jensen said this divided-back card, postmarked in October of 1910, is an early example of the quality, em-bossed colored, trade postcards that were popular in the first decade of the 20th century. The United States postal service changed postal regulations

to allow divided back postal cards in March of 1907. Great Britain led the way in 1902, France in 1904, and Ger-many from 1905.

This German color lithographic postcard, which was distributed in the United States by United Art Pub-lishing, is representative of its kind. Typically blank cards were printed in Europe and hand colored for local use by the application of a slogan in glit-ter and glue, usually incorporating the name of the city.

Readers are asked to solve the message on the back, which was sent to Adeline Knight. The message reads:

We had a very pretty card from Amy yesterday saying they had got into Coalinga in a great big auto and was go-ing to Fresno to get a supply of win-ter clothes. Maybe you heard from her too. Theres no news from home. Write soon! Love, Sister Essie.

Then there is an afterthought that is scrawled at the top of the card, which reads: Its too bad that they didnt spell Kn. right. Sent George a card like this only blue.

Knightsen was founded by George Knight, who bought the land now oc-cupied by the town in 1883. The card

could be correspondence between members of Georges family, but Jen-sen wants to know for certain, and would like any additional information locals might have about the card, its message or the people whose name are on it. The reader who provides the most information will win an annual membership to the California Histori-cal Society. Responses should be e-mailed to Jensen at [email protected].


Iconic Taylor ranch up for sale

Byrons historic Taylor Ranch, home to four generations of the Taylor-Cross family, is now on the housing market, and for a cool $1.89 million, it could be yours.

The Tim Abney Estate currently owns the house, but the benefi ciaries have no plans to reside in or use it in the future, so they have agreed to sell it. Alexander Taylor, who came to Byron from Cana-da in 1866, built a house on the 42-acre property in 1868, but the house burned down. The 3,000 square-foot house that now stands at Taylor Ranch was built in 1905.

A prominent fi gure in East County history, Taylor was known as the Canadi-an Farmer. A dry-crop farmer like others in the area, he decided to utilize Kellogg Creek, which cut through his property, to irrigate his land. While he was a notable wheat farmer, Taylor installed an irriga-tion system and began growing alfalfa, a crop he harvested several times a season. His son, Voleny, became the fi rst presi-dent of the Byron-Bethany Irrigation Company in 1914 and helped revolution-

ize farming in East County.There were six prominent farming

families in Byron, and the Taylors were one of them, said local historian Kathy Leighton. Alex Taylor was one of the key players in anything that happened in East County. He was on the school board, he served on the fi rst cemetery board and he was also a church deacon. His son, Vol-ney, was one of the founders of the Byron

Methodist Church. The Taylors were very important to the community.

The Taylor House was passed on to Volney, who left it to his daughter Bea-trice (Leonard) Cross, who passed it on to her son Richard. This is the fi rst time the property has been up for sale in four generations. The house features a porch

Built in 1906, the

historic house

located on the 42-acre

Taylor Ranch property is up for sale.



see Ranch page 17A

The Mountain View Christian Cen-ter, 5000 Amaryllis St. in Oakley, is host-ing a community Thanksgiving Dinner the day before the holiday, Wednesday, Nov. 24 at 5:30 p.m. All seeking a good meal and companionship are invited to attend at no charge. Veterans are espe-cially welcomed. For more information, call 925-625-9570.

Turkeydinnerin Oakley


Antioch Riverview Garden Clubs pick for Garden of the Month belongs to Danny Ochoa at 320 W. Fourth St. A manzanita vine climbs up the arbor and across the porch railing, adding beautiful color. The yard art catches your eye immediately, especially the pink amingos. The garden clubs holiday dinner will be held Dec. 5 at the Bridge Marina Yacht Club for members and guests only. Monthly meetings are held the rst Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Antioch Public Library. Due to the holidays, no meet-ing is scheduled for December.

Contributed by Patricia Prejza

Garden of delightAfter years of research and consideration, the First

Congregational Church (FCC) of Antioch building on Tregallas Road has been sold to the Salvation Army, and the church will soon be vacating the premise. Founded in 1865, the church is Antiochs oldest.

Around 18 months ago, FCC opened a dialogue with Community Presbyterian Church (CPC) in Pittsburg to determine their compatibility for sharing a ministry. As two of the very few progressive congregations in East County, the two communities discovered they have much in common.

CPC is the product of the 1971 merger of Community Congregational Church of Pittsburg (United Church of Christ) and the First United Presbyterian Church of Pittsburg (Presbyterian Church, USA).

Beginning Nov. 21, FCCA will share space with us, said CPC Pastor Will McGarvey. We will share worship, Christian education, outreach and publicity. But we will remain two corporations, two congregations, sharing space for the next two years while we consider what it would look like to be church together with two denominational affi liations. Pastor Christy and I will both share the preaching that day, in a conversation about what the future may have in store for both congregations.

According to FCC Pastor Christy Parks-Ramage, Over the past several months of sharing worship, we have discovered much common ground, making it possible to envision an ecumenical future where differences may be celebrated. This shared ministry could be the forerunner for other diverse Christian groups working together for the greater good, not just of the congregation but for the world at large.

The pastors and governing boards will continue to meet and focus on how the ministries of both congregations can best be served as this next chapter in the churches lives unfolds. All are invited to join in the shared service on Sunday, Nov. 21 at 10 a.m.

Churches begin shared ministry


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GREAT SHORT SALE NEWS!Two new beneficial real estate laws were being

considered this year. I was hoping both would become law, but only one did. The one that was vetoed was SB 1178 which would have prevented lenders from pursuing borrowers after foreclosing on recourse loans. So if your loan is a recourse loan (means it was refinanced, or taken out after you bought the property, or it was for a rental property) your lender does still have the option of doing a judicial foreclosure and pursuing you personally. (Its extremely rare, but still possible.)

However, the one that did pass is REALLY great news for short sales! It is SB 931 and amends California Civil Code Section 580 which sets the rules for when lenders can pursue deficiency judg-ments against borrowers. Starting Jan. 1, 2011, first mortgage lenders on 1-4 unit properties who approve short sales are PROHIBITED from pursuing the borrower after the short sale for the deficiency. It doesnt matter if it was a purchase-money loan or recourse. Doesnt matter if it was refinanced and it doesnt even matter if it was for a rental property. This is BIG news! Many times we go through the whole process of listing the proper-ty, fielding offers, submitting a mountain of paper-

work to the lender, then spending months nego-tiating with the lender. Finally, the bank approves it, but reserves the right to pursue the borrower after the short sale for the deficiency. This puts the homeowner in the odd position where letting it foreclose instead of moving forward with the short sale looks very appealing as they may get the trustees sale protection, as opposed to having their lender pursue them later for hundreds of thousands of dollars. So starting in January, this is one more BIG reason for you to at least consider a short sale versus letting it foreclose if your loan is a recourse loan.

There are two big exceptions to this new law, and those are fraud and waste. If you lie about your financial situation in order to get them to approve the short sale, or you damage or strip the house, they can pursue you for the entire deficiency.

PLEASE SEE AN ATTORNEY FOR SPECIFICS TO YOUR SITUATION. If you have questions on any other real estate topic, call me at (925) 240-MOVE (6683). To search the MLS for free and view virtual tours of homes for sale, go to: www.SharpHomesOnline.com. Sharp Realty

As the holiday season approaches, its a good time to be aware of the impact our ac-tions make on our community and environ-ment.

Deep-fried turkey, gravy, and vegetables sauted in butter and oil for Grandmas fa-mous stuffi ng are all mouth-watering tradi-tions. But many of us would be surprised to learn that pouring the remains of these holi-day delights down the kitchen drain can cause costly, unpleasant sewer blockages that can overfl ow into storm drains and be fed directly into the Bay-Delta estuary, damaging local fi sh and wildlife habitat.

One of the main causes of residential sewer blockages is grease. These blockages can cause sewage to back up directly into homes and businesses and result in expensive repairs.

According to Amanda Roa, environmen-tal compliance engineer at Delta Diablo Sani-tation District, The problem is the buildup of fats, oils and grease (called FOG in the pollu-tion-prevention business) in your pipes. Raw sewage overfl ows can back up into your home posing a potential health risk. Backups can require residents to pay for expensive cleanup and clearing of the house sewer, and lead to higher sewer repair bills due to the need to clear sewer lines in the street.

Delta Diablo Sanitation District offers the following tips to keep your plumbing, local sewers and the Bay-Delta free from blockages

this holiday season and throughout the year: Never pour fats, oil or grease down sink drains or into toilets. Do not dispose of fats, oils or grease in your regular garbage or trash receptacle. When cooled, put used cooking oil back into the original container for disposal. It doesnt matter whether you run hot water or cold water home garbage disposals do not keep grease out of the plumbing system. If you soak a greasy pan, place a paper towel over the drain basket to catch grease and food particles as you pour the water down the drain. Scrape grease and food scraps from plates, pots, pans, utensils and grills into a can or other heat-proof container. Bring your FOG container, along with large quantities of oil from turkey fryers, to your local Household Hazardous Waste collection center for free disposal and recycling. The Del-ta Household Hazardous Waste Collection Facility serving East Contra Costa County is located at 2550 Pittsburg-Antioch Highway (between Loveridge and Auto Center Road. The facility is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, except holi-days.

For more information about your local wastewater treatment and Household Hazard-ous Waste facilities, visit Delta Diablo Sanita-tion Districts website, www.ddsd.org, or call 925-756-1990.

Dont pour that turkey fat down the drain


Getting Divorced:When Should You Retain an Attorney?by H.F. Layton

Th e decision to divorce is an important one; whether to retain an attorney to represent you is also very important. Many people who divorce represent themselves to save money. Others use the services of paralegals. As a matter of fact, more people represent themselves than those who are represented by an attorney. But the decision to forego legal representation is not a decision which should be made lightly.

My father raised me to be a do-it-yourselfer. And my passion is gardening. So, I fi gured that I could landscape my own backyard. I set about doing those things that I knew to do, read books about what I did not know, and I learned from my mistakes along the way. It took me longer to complete my yard than it would have taken a landscaper, took more eff ort on my part, but it cost me less. Now it looks like an attorney landscaped my backyard.

During the nineteen years I have practiced law, I have had many potential clients seek my counsel aft er a court hearing or trial that did not go well, or aft er their rights have expired due to the lapse of time. Th ese clients had decided to not take action, or to not seek legal counsel, when they should have. Th e law does not favor those who sleep on their rights. And courts do not like revisiting issues which have been the subject of prior hearings. So, when clients come to me aft er a court hearing, it is usually the case that little can be done or that whatever can be done cannot be done as inexpensively as it might have been done if the client had been represented by counsel in the fi rst place.

Th ere are costs to inaction. Consider this hypothetical situation. Ms. Green has been

separated from her husband for fi ve years. Th ey have two children together, but Ms. Green has never requested an order for child support. Had she requested child support fi ve years earlier, Ms. Green would have been awarded a monthly amount of $750 for child support. Because she did not request support, the total amount of support that Ms. Green has waived is $45,000. Th e person who pays support pursuant to a support order can also be caught in this trap if that person loses his employment and does not fi le a motion to modify his support obligation.

Very oft en a client would have come out ahead fi nancially if the client had retained an attorney to fi le the proper documents with the court at the appropriate times. However, most people do not understand the signifi cance of their actions, or their failure to take action.

As far as my landscaping is concerned, I sit on my patio some evenings and regret not having employed a professional to landscape my yard. Fortunately for me, I did no damage that a landscaper could not fi x today. Your legal rights, on the other hand, have an expiration date. So, if the issues in your particular circumstances are important to you, do not hesitate in retaining counsel to assist you from the earliest stage of your case. Your ignorance of your legal rights could aff ect you for many years aft er your case is fi nished.

Law Offi ce of H.F. Layton 2010, 8660-B Brentwood Blvd., Brentwood 925-240-1040.

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A Vietnam-era helicopter roared overhead, four marching bands locked-stepped their way down the street, and Old Glory was spotted everywhere as veterans, active military and those who appreciate them came together in downtown Antioch on Veterans Day last Thursday. A small sampling of the scene includes, clockwise from top left: A member of the color guard stands sentinel over the Stars and Stripes as a worn-out ag is replaced on the citys agpole at the Marina; Mayor Jim Davis spearheads the annual Veterans Day observance in Antioch, the citys third; three soldiers from the 483rd Transportation Battalion, which the city has adopted as its own, salute, along with World War I re-enactor Jim Bundgaard. For a slide show of the event, log on to www.thepress.net.

Stepping out to honor veterans

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By Christian Aguirre

With the end of Daylight Savings Time we take a long leap into winter darkness. Suddenly, the sun is setting before 5 p.m. and we return home from work in the dark. Is it any wonder that we start developing a case of the winter blues?

Shorter periods of light during our waking hours can trigger seasonal affec-tive disorder (SAD). Statistics indicate that between 4 and 6 percent of people in the United States suffer annually from SAD. Another 10 to 20 percent experi-ence a milder form of a winter-onset depressive disorder. That might seem like a low percentage, but those numbers translate into millions of people.

Fortunately, the cure for the sea-sonal blues is easy: exercise! Research published in the journal of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) shows that the psychological and physi-cal benefi ts of exercise can reduce anxi-ety and improve mood.

There are several ways in which be-ing active and fi t will make us feel bet-ter. Exercise releases feel-good chemicals such as endorphins, reduces immune-system chemicals that can worsen de-pression, and raises body temperature, which can have calming effects. There are a lot of factors at work here, and theyre all good.

While any regular and consistent physical activity is benefi cial, fi tness boot camps are especially effective be-cause they encompass a wide variety of exercises that invigorate body and mind. Boot camp workouts include cardio, strength, balance and core training, so all your body parts and systems are put through the paces. And you are part of a group in which everyone encourages each other. This social aspect is helpful for those prone to depression the last thing you want is to exercise alone.

All these perks are the reason why boot camps are rated by the ACSM among the top 20 exercise trends for 2011 as they were in 2010.

Of course, no matter how benefi -cial your exercise program, if you suffer from anxiety or depression, working out might be the last thing you want to do at least until spring.

When its dark outside, you might not feel like going out, but do try to get motivated. Once you do, youll see what a big and positive difference exercise makes to your mood, not to mention health in general.

Fitness professional Christian Agu-irre, owner of Aloha Health and Fitness in Hercules, has helped local Bay Area resi-dents get back into shape for 11 years. Cli-ent testimonials and blog are available at www.eastbaytrainer.com. To learn more about Christian and his weight-loss pro-gram, e-mail [email protected] or call 510-919-6806.

Winter workouts by Dagan Henderson

We all know were suppose to get a fl u shot every year, but for some of us, the thought of getting stuck with a needle is less appealing than getting the fl u so we put it off. This year, however, we have no excuse.

This is the fourth fl u season that weve had an FDA-approved, no-needle fl u vaccine, said Dr. Noah Niufar, a family medicine specialist affi liated with Sutter Delta. Instead of injecting the vaccine into an arm, it can be taken as a nasal spray.

The needle-free alternative was a

popular option for the H1N1 vaccine last year, and as the CDC now recom-mends universal vaccination for everyone 6 months and older, the spray is expected to be popular this year.

Unfortunately, the spray isnt right for everyone. The nasal spray vaccine uses a weakened virus instead of the completely dead virus used in the injected vaccine, said Niufar, so its not safe for children less than 2 years old, adults 50 years or older, or pregnant women.

For them, Dr. Niufar still recom-mends a traditional in-the-arm fl u shot.

Getting vaccinated doesnt guar-antee that you wont contract the fl u

but it does dramatically decrease your chances. Sometimes, an active infl uenza virus can mutate during the fl u season or an unexpected strain will spread. Also, not absolutely everyone who is vaccinated will develop immunity to that seasons fl u.

The more people that get vaccinated, however, the less the virus has the oppor-tunity to spread and mutate. By ensuring everyone who can be vaccinated is, we help limit the fl us ability to spread or mu-tate into a more serious threat.

Dagan Henderson is a medical writ-er affi liated with Sutter Delta Medical Center.

Flu shot that doesnt hurt

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Students keep troops toes toastyDuring the holidays, many schools

host toy, food and coats drives, but students at Lone Tree Elementary School in Antioch are shopping for socks.

But not just any type of sock. Students are collecting warm, durable, soldier-wor-thy socks for Socks for Soldiers. At the end of the month, the socks will be sent to Af-ghanistan, where Lone Tree Elementary ad-ministrative assistant Penny Plummers son, Lance Cpl. Chad Lewis Plummer, 21, was deployed last month on his fi rst tour.

He said its freezing at night, Penny said. He sleeps in three sleeping bags when he goes out on the missions and his feet are still freezing. Thats how cold it is out there!

We did a sock drive two years ago and collected 2,000 pairs of socks. Our music teacher, Delores Erickson, had one of her sons deployed at that time. When the sock arrived on his ship, an announcement was made about the socks arrival. They were gone in less than 20 minutes! Our goal is to raise another 2,000 pairs this time.

Erickson said her son Alex, who was working as a medic on the destroyer Arleigh Burke at the time, and his shipmates were grateful for the donations, and the troops that will benefi t from this drive will also be thankful for the communitys generosity.

Josie Monaghan, founder of East County Military Families and Friends,

has partnered with the Lone Tree Elemen-tary effort. According to Monaghan, some people are under the assumption that the government supplies the troops with basic necessities such as socks and other clothing and hygiene products, but those supplies are limited and soldiers must pay for replace-ments themselves.

We take it for granted, but for a sol-dier, a fresh pair of socks is like gold,

Monaghan said. Little things go a long way. Can you imagine being on a two-week mission and not getting the chance to take off your shoes or socks because you have to be on the move and constantly be on guard? Soldiers feet get more of a workout than any other part of their body. And in the mountainous terrain of Afghanistan, a pair of socks isnt going to last very long with all the wear and tear.

Durable socks help protect troops from trench foot and athletes foot. Their feet need to be healthy, said Monaghan. If their feet are taken care of and they are comfortable, they can better focus on their mission and their ultimate goal of coming home alive.

Along with East County Military Families and Friends, a local Girl Scout troop and the Antioch Union School Dis-trict have come on board to support Socks for Soldiers. Only new socks will be accept-ed. Plummer said thick, warm socks, such as those youd wear when skiing, will help the troops stay toasty, but all donations are greatly appreciated.

For those who want to go the extra mile to support the cause, websites such as www.thorlo.com/military-socks.php and www.covertthreads.com offer specially-de-signed socks with soldiers in mind. Such socks are thick but keep feet dry and pro-tected from the elements, but Monaghan said socks made of 80 percent cotton are just as effective when it comes to protecting soldiers feet.

Monetary support is also appreciated, as it costs $13 to send out one care pack-age.

Socks may be dropped off at Lone Tree Elementary, 1931 Mokelumne Drive, between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. For more in-formation, e-mail Plummer at [email protected].

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Fifth-graders Noah Smith and Josef Castillo plus third-grader Homero Sanchez are just some of the students supporting the Socks for Soldiers charity collec-tion at Lone Tree Elementary School in Antioch.

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Heroes venerated on their special Day

On Nov. 11, I felt a sense of exalta-tion as I returned home from Antiochs Veterans Day parade. What a joy to see hundreds of patriotic Americans lining

the sidewalks, cheering on the veterans and military units tra-versing the main

street of town, along with some of the newly elected politicians put into offi ce by revolutionary voters in the most ener-gized election in recent political history.

These newly elected politicians love America, strength of family and those in the service of our country. Indeed, 25 newly elected members of Congress are veterans, which represents about half of the new house representatives who will take their seats.

As the town clock struck 11, a spectacular helicopter fl yover brought cheers from the crowd as it roared down the parade route and back, so close that it absolutely skimmed the top of the trees as awed parade goers waved at a young

soldier at a machine gun in the open side. There was also a seagull fl yover, which received no response.

There were very talented, disciplined high school bands, veterans motorcycle groups, antique cars, old army vehicles, a marching veteran smartly dressed in a World War I uniform and an antique car with another man dressed as a WWI soldier and a woman companion dressed in the clothing of that period.

As each honor guard passed carry-ing the America fl ag, my cap came off with the rest and a salute was offered. At one point, tears rolled down my face, as happens at every veterans or Memorial Day celebration, as I cant help but think of the two young soldiers who died next to me during my time in service during the Korean confl ict. That is something I will never forget.

At the end of the parade, the crowd moved down to the Marina, where a Battle of the (high school) Bands took place. Lead-ers of the community spoke, along with high school students, at a special ceremony by the Veterans Memorial Monument.

Appreciation for veterans was shown by Pinkeys Klassy Kar Wash, located

on 18th Street in Antioch, by offering free, detailed car washes for veterans. Many vets showed up, and those work-ing there greeted and welcomed each one and detailed each car as though it was a personal privilege for them to do so. And the care they gave each car was superb! I know I will certainly become a loyal customer, as they love vets and their prices are reasonable surprisingly so, considering the thorough cleaning they do for your vehicle.

From there, a free lunch was given to all veterans at the VFW Hall on Fulton Shipyard Road hosted by former Mayor of Antioch, Mary Rocha and her husband, who is a veteran. Many area restaurants, including Applebees, offered free meals for veterans.

This was an incredible Veterans Day, which started the night before. In a special ceremony before the Mountain View Christian Center Intern Ministry Class, fi ve individuals were sworn in, given orders, and presented by veterans Col. Dennis Edmoneson, 1st Lt. Kevin Graves and Gen. Dan Helix, respectively.

MVCC chaplains sworn in include Bill Phillips, with the rank of captain;

Michael Smith, with the rank of sergeant E-5; Carleton Booker, with the rank of fi rst lieutenant; and Linda Maxwell, with the rank of staff sergeant E-6. These newly installed military chaplains will study further to become certifi ed MVCC chaplains (with exception of Pastor Car-leton Booker, who is already certifi ed).

An outreach ministry to military personnel and veterans is in the process of being established at MVCC in Oakley. I believe the church can do much more to support veterans. There will be veterans in every congregation.

To these churches, wherever you are, dont ever let me hear of any of you us-ing your pulpit to preach against war and calling soldiers murderers, as happened to a young soldier during the Korean confl ict, who went to a church in Kansas for an encouraging Word from The Lord while in basic training. That young sol-dier was me.

As for me and my church we will welcome, support and serve our veterans. Happy Veterans Day to all.

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Mayoral wishes for wonderful season

Editor:Citizens of Brentwood,As mayor of Brentwood, I wish to

welcome our two new council members to our city leadership, which has gained respect and recognition throughout the county for its accomplishments.

As we approach another holiday season and the year 2011, one could only hope that our progress continues in a most positive way. As mayor, I look forward to another progressive year and would like to assure residents that they can feel se-

cure in their everyday lives with city lead-ership.

I wish to thank all our veterans and public safety personnel who guard and protect our families on a daily basis, the city staff who runs our city in an effi -cient manner, but most of all I thank our citizens for making this city a wonderful place to live. The residents of this com-munity continue to show kindness and respect to our churches, schools and our many organizations that affect our every-day lives.

The mayor and fi rst lady give our sincere wishes for a wonderful holiday season.

May God continue to bless our coun-try and our city.

Mayor Robert (Bob) TaylorBrentwood

Poppy appreciationEditor:

We the members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10789 and Ladies Auxiliary wish to thank all the generous people who donated to our Buddy Poppy distribution days of Oct. 29-30 at Raleys and Nov. 5-6 at FoodMaxx and the Safe-way on Second Street. It was greatly ap-preciated.

Buddy Poppy proceeds represent no profi t to any VFW Units. All monies con-tributed by you are used in the cause of veterans welfare or for the well being of their needy dependents and the orphans of veterans.

We would also like to thank the fol-lowing businesses for allowing us to use their storefronts: Raleys, FoodMaxx and Safeway on Second Street, all located in Brentwood.

Steve Todd, Commander of Post #10789

Joan Ortiz, President of Ladies Auxiliary

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A sampling of recent law enforcement activity reported by East County police de-partments.BRENTWOODNov. 3, 6:29 a.m. On Buena Vista at Wildcat Lane, two subjects arrested for public intoxi-cation were taken to the Martinez Detention Facility.Nov. 3, 8:45 a.m. On Clearview Drive at Bal-four Road, the vehicle of a trucker stopped for driving off the truck route was found to have a record of numerous violations and had been placed out of service. It was also determined that the trucker was driv-ing out of class and on a suspended license. The trucker was cited and the vehicle was stored.Nov. 3, 8:51 a.m. An unidentifi ed person en-tered the backyard of a residence on Broder-ick Drive and stole a saw and table.Nov. 3, 2:33 p.m. On the Highway 4 By-pass Road at Marsh Creek Road, a subject stopped for a vehicle code violation was found to be driving without a license. His vehicles registration had expired in 2008.Nov. 3, 6:54 p.m. On Garland Way, a subject cut down a residents tree without permis-sion.Nov. 3, 8:19 p.m. An unidentifi ed person stole a laptop computer from the porch of a residence on Tamalpais Avenue after the laptop was dropped off by UPS.Nov. 3, 11:07 p.m. On the Highway 4 Bypass at Balfour Road, a subject stopped for a ve-hicle code violation was found to be driving on a suspended license. He was cited and issued a Notice To Appear. His vehicle was impounded.Nov. 4, 2:28 a.m. On Village Drive, a sub-ject stopped for vehicle code violations was found to be driving on a suspended license for DUI.Nov. 4, 11:42 a.m. A subject caught shop-lifting at a business on Lone Tree Way was arrested and released on a Promise To Ap-pear.Nov. 4, 5:45 p.m. An unidentifi ed person struck a sound wall on Griffi th Lane at Persimmon Drive, damaging the wall. The driver fl ed the scene without leaving contact information.Nov. 4, 6:42 p.m. On Brentwood Boulevard, a subject who reported he was being fol-

lowed by gang members and had possibly been shot at made incoherent statements and was found in possession of a bow staff inside his vehicle. When the subject at-tempted to retrieve a knife from his vehicle and was physically detained by offi cers, he resisted detention and fought with offi cers. He was arrested after a lengthy struggle. The offi cers sustained minor injuries.Nov. 5, 8:51 p.m. A stolen weapon was re-covered in a park on Pasco Drive. A vehicle was also towed for blocking a fi re hydrant.Nov. 5, 11:15 p.m. On Brownstone Drive at Anderson Lane, two loaded fi rearms were discovered on the front passenger seat of a vehicle during a traffi c stop. The driver was arrested and taken to the Martinez Deten-tion Facility.Nov. 6, 4:10 a.m. On Fairview Avenue at Grant Street, a subject stopped for vehicle code violations was found to be under the infl uence of a central nervous system stimu-lant. A passenger in the vehicle was found in possession of suspected methamphetamine. Both were arrested and taken to the Marti-nez Detention Facility.Nov. 6, 10:24 a.m. On Sand Creek Road, an unidentifi ed driver sideswiped a vehicle and fl ed the scene without providing contact in-formation.Nov. 6, 4:30 p.m. An unidentifi ed person stole a mountain bike from the front of a business on Brentwood Boulevard.Nov. 6, 7:53 p.m. A baggie of marijuana was located in a park on Garin Parkway.Nov. 7, 4:55 p.m. An unidentifi ed person stole two plastic storage bins from the back of a vehicle parked on Pinegrove Way.Nov. 8, 2:30 p.m. On Second Street, a driver who backed into a vehicle and fl ed the scene was located and found to be impaired by prescription medication. He was arrested.Nov. 11, 6:20 a.m. A subject was observed outside a residence on Crockett Drive in violation of a domestic violence restraining order.

To view the Brentwood Police Depart-ments public logs on the citys Web site, visit www.ci.brentwood.ca.us/department/pd/reports/index.cfm.ANTIOCHNov. 10 In 1997, in violation of a custody or-der, Elizabeth Stratton disappeared with her

two children, Zachary and Chelsea. Stratton was 39 at the time. Local charges of parental kidnapping were fi led against her as well as a federal charge of unlawful fl ight to avoid prosecution. As of Nov. 10 of this year, both children, now adults, have been located by the FBI and the Antioch Police Department. The children, 22-year-old Zachary Stratton Smith and 19-year-old Chelsea Paige Smith, have asked that their location and residences be kept private. Their father has been noti-fi ed. Elizabeth Stratton is still missing and wanted, and is believed to be out of the country.Nov. 16, 8:49 p.m. Offi cers of the Antioch Police Department responded to reports of a shooting outside of the 7-11 store at 2301 Buchanan Road. Upon arrival, of-fi cers found a shooting victim, 21-year-old Antioch resident Gregory Flynn Levy, in-side a nearby vehicle and provided him with fi rst aid. Medical personnel pronounced the victim deceased a few minutes later. A second occupant of the victims vehicle was uninjured and provided a statement. At this time there is no description available of the shooter, who had fl ed the scene on foot. Those with information regarding this in-cident should call Detective Castillo at 925-779-6933 or Antioch Dispatch at 925-778-2441.

For information on law enforcement in Antioch, visit www.ci.antioch.ca.us/city-gov/police.OAKLEYNov. 1 A juvenile was reported as a run-away from the 1000 block of Vineyard Drive.Nov. 1 Vehicles were towed from the 4200 block of Gold Run Drive and from Fetzer Lane at Jordan Lane.Nov. 1 An arrest warrant was served on Graham Court at Malicoat Avenue.Nov. 1 A subject was found trespassing on the 5300 block of Live Oak Avenue.Nov. 2 A vehicle accident with property damage occurred on Brown Road at Lau-rel Road.Nov. 2 On Carol Lane at Main Street, a subject was arrested for driving under the infl uence of alcohol.Nov. 2 Domestic battery was reported on the 100 block of East Home Street.

Nov. 2 A vehicle parked on the 1700 block of Pecan Lane was burglarized.Nov. 2 Credit card fraud was reported on the 3200 block of Main Street.Nov. 2 Grand theft was reported on the 3900 block of Creekside Way and the 1300 block of Portsmouth Street.Nov. 2 Petty theft was reported at a building on the 400 block of Mockingbird Lane.Nov. 3 A vehicle was stolen from the 800 block of Santa Fe Court.Nov. 3 A vehicle was recovered on the 800 block of Santa Fe Court.Nov. 3 A subject was found in possession of dangerous drugs on the 2000 block of Truman Lane.Nov. 3 A subject was found in violation of probation on the 2000 block of Truman Lane.Nov. 3 Arrest warrants were served on the 100 block of Las Dunas Avenue and on the 400 block of Rocky Mountain Way.Nov. 3 A misdemeanor hit and run oc-curred on Empire Avenue at Main Street.Nov. 3 On East Cypress Road at Main Street and on Live Oak Avenue at Main Street, subjects were arrested for DUI.Nov. 3 Identity theft occurred on the 100 block of Kessler Lane.Nov. 3 Vandalism was reported on the 1500 block of Thistle Court.Nov. 5 On Empire Avenue at Truman Lane and on Fourth Street at Main Street, subjects were arrested for DUI.Nov. 5 Domestic battery was reported on the 4500 block of Duarte Avenue.Nov. 5 A residence on the 2100 block of Verona Avenue was burglarized.Nov. 6 A vehicle accident with injuries occurred on Main Street at Neroly Road.Nov. 6 A vehicle parked on the 100 block of Cotati Court was burglarized.Nov. 6 A subject was found in posses-sion of burglary tools on the 4700 block of Burgundy Drive.Nov. 6 Misdemeanor vandalism occurred on Carpenter Road at OHara Avenue.Nov. 6 Malicious telephone calls were made to a resident of the 2300 block of Gum Tree Road.Nov. 7 An arrest warrant was served on East Cypress Road at Main Street.

COP LOGSFROM EMERGENCY SERVICES DISPATCH LOGS On Garland Way in Brentwood, a subject cut down a residents tree without permission. Nov. 3, 6:54 p.m.


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Al Anthony, Antiochs recreation spe-cialist, beamed when he saw his new offi ce.

As part of the new Antioch Commu-nity Center, adjacent to Prewett Family Water Park on Lone Tree Way, Anthony has a shiny, high-tech gym at his disposal. Everything is controlled electronically, Anthony said, in-cluding the small bleachers around the gym, the six basketball backboards and the two scoreboards.

Right now, Anthony works out of the downtown Nick Rodriguez Community Cen-ter, but will move into his new digs on Jan. 3, when the building offi cially opens to the pub-lic. The city held a ribbon-cutting ceremony last weekend, giving Antioch residents some good news amid dreary budget problems. A couple hundred people attended to get a sneak peak at the long-awaited center.

Its absolutely a wonderful facility built for the community of Antioch, said Antho-ny, also a lifelong resident of the city. I fi nally have a gymnasium that the city owns and I can program sports activities for the youth and adults here, 24/7 if I can.

The 38,000-square-foot facilitys price tag of $26 million was paid for by Mello Roos special property taxes. But as Antioch faces a budget shortfall of roughly $4 million, the question of how long can the city can operate the facility is a tough one.

City offi cials said the center has already

brought in some revenue, as residents have begun reserving rooms for parties, meetings and other uses. Anthony said at an earlier City Council meeting that the gym could be reserved for youth tournaments or other ath-letic contests.

Projects like this bring pride and value to our city and increase the ability to attract business and commercial development,

Mayor Jim Davis said at the ceremony. This building will do that.

The community center, a WiFi hotspot, has something for any age and use, including two preschool classrooms, already stocked with Dr. Seuss and other childrens books, which can seat 30 kids each. The center will host classes for teens and adults, too, in art, dance, martial arts, cooking, CPR and more.

The 2,500-square-foot San Joaquin Community Hall can seat 300 in a dining set-ting or 720 for an assembly, and features a full kitchen, a projector screen and a patio area.

There are also two multi-purpose smart classrooms that can seat 40. The gymnasium can seat 520 or hold 1,545 for an assembly. The basketball/volleyball court, displaying the City of Antioch logo in the center, can be

divided in half, so two games can be played at once.

A police substation is also built into the new facility, housing a lobby, a customer ser-vice reception area, staff work areas, a confer-ence room and offi ces for PAL and REACH offi cers.

A library annex featuring books, com-puters, learning zones for kids and comfort-able reading areas will open a couple weeks after the rest of the center. Outside the center is an outdoor amphitheater, a walking trail and a burrowing owl habitat.

In the words of project manager Lon-nie Karste, We hope that this new gathering place will be a beginning today where people can come together and celebrate commu-nity.


A raindrop marks the entrance to the new Antioch Community Center, adjacent to Prewett Family Water Park. Community members, including Walter Ruehig, center, check out the new library annex at the Antioch Community Center.

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Rolling out the barrelsDozens of collection barrels for the

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The annual drive to provide food and toys for 500 local families began in ear-nest Nov. 1, as participating businesses have provided brightly wrapped barrels ready to receive non-perishable food and new, unwrapped presents. The communi-ty is encouraged to help with the sorting on Dec. 17 and the distribution on Dec. 18, both events taking place at Brentwood Elementary School, 200 Griffi th Lane.

To request a donation barrel, or to re-port one thats full and ready to be picked up, call 925-820-8296.

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BRENTWOODActus Chiropractic, 9030 Brentwood Blvd., Suite D; Brentwood Self-Storage, 190 Sand Creek Road; Centro Mart, 7820 Brentwood Blvd.; Bank of the West, 4540 Balfour Road; Bank of Agriculture & Commerce, 740 First St.; Chamber of Commerce, 8440 Brentwood Blvd., Suite C; Willys Bagels & Blends, 1155 Second St., Suite D; Fire Sta-tion 54, 739 First St.; Patelco Credit Union,

5631 Lone Tree Way; Rubia Salon and Spa, 2440 Sand Creek Road, Suite 1; Charlies Subs, 6660 Lone Tree Way, Suite 1; ECC Bank, 390 West Country Club Drive; Brent-wood Auto NAPA, 7885 Brentwood Blvd.; U.S. Post Offi ce, 18 Oak St.; City Hall, 708 Third St.; Bank of America, 241 Oak St.; Prudential Real Estate, 2510 Sand Creek Road; Los Medanos College, 101 Sand Creek Road; Monthly Grapevine, 9040 Brentwood Blvd., Suite B; Harvest Park Bowl, 5000 Balfour Road; Food Maxx, 4440 Balfour Road; Eskaton Lodge, 450 John Muir Parkway; Marsh Creek Apartments, 7251 Brentwood Blvd.; Brentwood Police Station Lobby, 9100 Brentwood Blvd.; John Muir Medical Center, 2400 Balfour Road; First Bank, 6590 Lone Tree Way; Dr. John Esterkyn, 1145 Second St., Suite F; Dainty Center/Willow Wood School, 1265 Dainty Ave.

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and donate to the cause, and thats what its all about.

Decker said of the all the Team MOakley members, which include City Engineer Jason Vogan, Senior Commu-nity Planner Josh McMurray and Land-scape Maintenance Worker Juan Chavez, Finance Director Paul Abelson has one of the best moustaches of the group.

While Im glad there are people who like the moustache, I expect Ill be shav-ing it off when the event is over, said Abelson, who joined the team to support the charities. I defi nitely prefer my face clean-shaven. The last time I had a mous-tache was probably 15 years ago, and it had a lot less gray back then.

While Movember ends on Nov. 30, Decker hopes Team MOakley keeps all that facial hair for the citys MOakley Gala Party, held Dec. 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Council Chambers. The event will be open to the public and feature games for the kids, music, appetizers, a sports memorabilia silent auction and the inau-gural Oakley Movember Awards.

Guests of the event will be able to vote for their favorite Oakley moustaches, and all proceeds will benefi t the Movem-ber organization.

At last weeks City Council meeting, Councilman and Movember participant Bruce Connelley told his competition to be on the lookout because he plans to im-press them by the end of the month. Con-nelley said he was drawn to the movement because there arent many events that

promote mens health awareness, and the two charities supported by Movember are worthy organizations.

Connelley, who will leave the coun-cil in December, said he also wanted to participate because this would be his last charity event as a councilmember. Team Oakley has a lot of spirit and I applaud the entire city staff for all they do. Its been a privilege being a part of them for the past fi ve years, and this is a way I can contribute one last time before I move on.

Team Oakley is such a spirited bunch that even the ladies are supporting the Movember movement. Administrative Assistant Christine Keller said its been fun watching the guys make progress with their looks. Its such a great and unique way of supporting and raising awareness for mens cancer. Its been fun to watch the progress in people you see every day, where its such a dramatic difference in their normal look. I guess thats really the point of it to make a visual impact and I think, in our little group, we have raised awareness with not only ourselves, but with our families and friends as well.

The Mo Sistas have been support-ing their Mo Bros by raising money for the team as well. To donate to Team MOakley, visit http://us.movember.com/mospace/513431. At press time, the group had raised $983 toward its goal of $1,000.

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Not perfect, but Patriots outlast DV

In a game fi lled with second chances, it was the one Orlando Johnson received that might have been most important.

Late in the fourth quarter of Heritage Highs 20-18 defeat of Deer Valley on Friday, the Patriot senior defensive lineman had a chance to put the game away for good. With Heritage up 20-12 and the Wolverines facing a fourth-and-seven near midfi eld, Johnson appeared to sack Deer Valley senior Mike Behr.

However, Johnson was called for a face-mask penalty 15 yards and an automatic Wolverine fi rst down. Deer Valley later scored on a touchdown pass from Behr to junior re-ceiver Miles Walker and looked poised to tie it up. But Walker dove across the goal line, earning an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty.

It was a dumb mistake, Walker said. It was just the hype of the moment. It hurt us bad. I just wasnt thinking.

Behrs long two-point conversion at-tempt failed, but the Wolverines onside kick recovery gave them hope. This time, Johnson would redeem himself, joining in a group sack of Behr on fi rst down. He then earned a solo sack, knocking the Wolverines back another 13 yards. An interception by Heritage senior defensive back Charlie Renner sealed the win.

I just tried to keep my head in the game and persevere, Johnson said. I didnt think I was going to get him at fi rst. I was a little nervous.

As has been the story all season long, the Patriot offense was dominated by its ground attack. Senior running back Kruger Story Jr. had another fi ne night, running for 143 yards on 17 carries. Junior RB Jeremiah Poti gained 58 yards on eight carries and one touchdown. Senior Treyvon Hanna fi nished with 51 yards and one touchdown on seven rushes.

I feel really good about the victory, Story Jr. said. I feel we couldve corrected a couple mistakes here and there, but we were able to pull out the win.

It was a run that got the scoring started, naturally. Both teams traded QB sneaks in the second quarter, giving Heritage a 7-6 lead at halftime. Heritage made it 14-6 in the third quarter on a 19-yard run by Poti. Two minutes later, Deer Valley answered with a

46-yard touchdown pass from Behr to senior halfback Lamontay Marshall.

Behr fi nished 6-for-11 for 151 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. Marshalls 73 yards on 18 carries led the team in rush-ing.

In the fourth quarter, Hanna scored to make it a 20-12 game. Wolverine head coach Rich Woods praised his teams ability to re-main close with the Patriots. Im really happy with the way they played, Woods said. They fought hard, came back and we just made a couple mistakes that young teams make.

The Heritage junior varsity team eked out a victory as well, winning 14-8. The JV Patriots fi nished their season 7-3 while Deer Valley fell to 5-5.



Heritage running back Kruger Story Jr. looks to avoid Deer Valleys Aaron Cole.

Photo by Curtis Evans

Playoff previewPittsburg (8) vs. Heritage (9)When: 7 p.m. Friday, Pittsburg HighRecords: Pittsburg 5-5, 5-0 Bay Valley Athletic League; Heritage 8-2, 4-1 BVAL

Heritage played Pittsburg at home on Oct. 22, losing 20-13. The Pirates are led by senior athlete Julius Mozee, who has thrown for 402 yards and also has the most rushing yards on his team. The winner will face defending NCS Division I champ De La Salle in Concord.

San Ramon Valley (6) vs. Deer Valley (11)When: 7 p.m. Saturday, San Ramon Valley High in DanvilleRecords: SRV 5-5, 2-5 East Bay Athletic League; Deer Valley 7-3, 3-2 BVAL

Wolves junior QB Zach Kline aver-aged 154.9 yards per game this season. Se-nior linebacker Kyle Egan leads the EBAL in tackles with 141.

Granada (5) vs. Freedom (12)When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Granada High in LivermoreRecords: Granada 6-4, 3-4 EBAL; Free-dom 5-5, 2-3 BVAL

Granada senior running back George Atkinson spearheads the Matador rush-ing attack with 120.3 yards per game and 12 touchdowns. Hes also second to De La Salles Lucas Dunne in EBAL scoring.

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But after the doubles team from Red-wood failed to show at that days North Coast Section tournament, the Falcons top doubles team was called to action on short notice at nearby Diamond Hills Sports Club.

Mills and Quesada fell to Sarah Huie and Isabella Hamilton from Alameda, 6-0, 6-1, in the tournaments fi rst round. I guess if I had practice, it would be different, Mills said.

The morning also did not go well for fel-low Falcon Nicole Zanarini, who lost to April

Ngo from Albany 6-2, 6-3. After her perfor-mance in the Bay Valley Athletic League tour-nament, Zanarini had earned an at-large bid.

Heritage High top singles player Arle-sha Samuda, BVAL tournament champion, experienced something fairly new at the NCS tournament a loss. Samuda, who went un-defeated against her league opponents, was topped 6-0, 6-0 by Pinole Valleys Stephanie Lin. Samuda said this made her hungry to re-turn next year as a senior.

The Patriot doubles team of Stefanie Johnston and Megan Cleek took a hard loss on Tuesday, dropping a match to Stephany Del Greco and Casey Carpenter from Wind-sor. Both sets resulted in 7-6, 7-6 tiebreakers.

I guess it just wasnt our day and that was their No. 1 doubles team, Johnston said. They were on top of their game.


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Freedom doubles player Madison Mills returns a

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Pirates blast Panthers

Antioch head coach John Lucido had a front-row view on Saturday of what hed like the Panthers varsity football program to become.

In the 92nd installment of the Big Little Game, the Panthers were thumped 44-0 by the Pittsburg Pirates. The fi rst-year coach is trying to turn things around after a season when Anti-och went 1-9 overall and 0-5 against Bay Valley Athletic League foes. Lucido said this was a key year for the team to learn his offense and that hes excited for the 16 juniors on the team who will be back next season.

We know what we need to build on for the future, Lucido said. We know what works; what doesnt work. Its just unfortunate for the seniors, they had to go through that.

Saturdays game showed how far the Pan-thers need to go to match their longtime rivals. Since 2004, Antioch has beaten Pittsburg once.

The BVAL champion Pirates didnt have any trouble scoring on Saturday. They took a quick lead in the fi rst quarter on a 13-yard run by jun-ior fullback Feao Vunipola. The Panthers drove right back down the fi eld, but the drive stalled when Antioch turned the ball over on downs at the Pittsburg 25.

No matter what happened, we were still go-ing hard. Thats all we can ask for, senior quar-terback Billy Cloninger said. Its hard; we drive all the way down the fi eld, one thing happens and our team stops.

Cloninger had a busy day, completing 14 of 29 passes for 178 yards and one interception. Clo-

ninger and fellow QB Troy Amate spread the ball around, connecting with seven receivers. Antioch ran the ball 15 times, coming up with minus fi ve rushing yards.

The Panthers reached the Pirate red zone twice, coming as close as the 4-yard line, but came away emptyhanded in both attempts.

Thats where a fi re has to be lit and they have to want to score, Lucido said. Weve got to smell that end zone. I dont think we had that today.

Pittsburg scored three more times in the fi rst half on a run by junior quarterback Malik Watson, an interception return by junior lineback-er Kenneth Nelson and a 74-yard fake punt run by senior QB/WR Julius Mozee.

Watson went 12-for-26 through the air for 199 yards.

After the Pirates went up 44-0 on a three-yard run by junior Nabeeh Blackburn, Antioch junior running back Josh Oseguera returned the ensuing kickoff back to the Pittsburg 13-yard line. How-ever, the Panthers couldnt put a crooked number on the scoreboard. A fourth-down Amate pass in-tended for Shamawn Wright fell incomplete.

With the win, the Pirates advanced to 5-5 overall and a perfect 5-0 against league teams.

As we started losing more and more, I thought that everything happens for a reason, Wright said. Were gonna lose some, were gonna lose some in life, regardless. This is going to better everybody on this team.

Pittsburgs junior varsity team also prevailed, but Antioch put up more of a fi ght in a 22-15 game. The Pirate JVs fi nished the season 8-2; the Panthers 2-8.



Pittsburg fullback Feao Vunipola slips away from Antioch defender Davey Gentry.


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Freedom alum Borel stars at Utah State

Two years ago, University of Utah defen-sive coordinator Gary Andersens game plan was to stop a versatile Utah State sophomore quarterback named Diondre Borel. Now, as the Aggies head coach, Andersen uses Borel like a childs favorite Christmas gift.

Borel, now a senior, has been busy writ-ing his name in the Utah State record book after graduating from Freedom High in 2006. No passer in Aggie history has run for as many yards in a season or a career. Borel also holds the school record for consecutive pass-es without an interception.

He has an ability to beat you with his arm, his legs and his mind, Andersen said. I had a very good idea when I walked in here that he could be a special young man.

After Saturdays 38-34 win over San Jose State, Borel is 15th in the nation in career to-tal offense. No. 16 on that list? Highly-touted Terrelle Pryor of Ohio State.

Unlike Pryor, Borel saw limited action in his freshman year at wide receiver. Its been a long road since I came here and Ive just grown as a player and as a person, Borel said.

Freedom head coach Kevin Hartwig still remembers when Borel started that journey, making the varsity squad his sophomore year as a receiver.

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