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Updated: May 10, 2008 3:33:54 PM PDT
Government Meetings
TUESDAY, MAY 13n Oakley City Council and Redevelopment Agency: 7:30 p.m. Oakley City Council chamber, 3231 Main St. The agency will consider authorization to enter into an agreement with Mark Thomas and Co. 

Reunions
Submit notices to REUNIONS, 1700 Cavallo Road, Antioch, CA 94509 or e-mail shargis@bayareanewsgroup.com.EAST COUNTYn Antioch High School, class of 1968 — Planning a 40th reunion for Sept. 

Former radio host Bernie Ward admits to child pornography
n Deal allows Ward to avoid prison until August 

Clubs join together to offer garden tour
Tour is set for May 18 in Antioch 

Historic tall ship drops sale in Antioch
Priates and privateers invited to come aboard the heavily armed clipper-schooner Lynx 

Antioch residents invited to enjoy a movie classic by moonlight
City hosting an outdoor showing of 'E.T.' in its latest promotional effort to lure residents to historic downtown district  

Hooked on fishing fun
ANGEL GRIGGS, 6, left, and friend Marina Bourque, 6, right, both of Antioch, laugh together while fishing and eating a snack on Saturday during the sixth annual Compy's Memorial kids' fishing derby at Compy's Fishing Pier in Antioch. 

Support Groups
Support group listings are compiled from information provided by area representatives of each group. Listings run on a space-available basis. To have a support group considered, submit complete information to Sherl Hargis, East County Times, 1700 Cavallo Road, Antioch 94509 or fax 925-706-2305 or 

Governor seeks to revive the Peripheral Canal
Gold used to be the most valuable resource in California. No longer. Water, by far, has overtaken gold as the most precious commodity in the Golden State. 

Meetings
Monday, May 12n Antioch Youth Council: 7 p.m. Nick Rodriguez Community Center, 213 F St. 925-779-7000.Brentwood Land Use and Development Committee: 2 p. 

E-views
In a weekly feature called "e-views," we invite readers to answer a question via e-mail.Last week's questions:Do you think East County's children get enough science teaching in local schools? 

PLA could mean higher costs for Prewett project
Will the Prewett Park project become an albatross for the city instead of an inspiration, costing more than allocated and leaving the city scrambling for funds to operate? 

BreNTwood Police Calls
April 28n Burglary: Someone threw a rock through the window of a vehicle on Mountain View Drive and stole a GPS unit sometime during the night.Drugs: A person was stopped for a vehicle code violation and arrested when found to be in possession of marijuana. 

Volunteers
Volunteer listings are compiled from information provided by area representatives of each group. Listings run on a space-available basis. Submit complete information to the East County Times, 1700 Cavallo Road, Antioch 94509 or fax 925-706-2305 or e-mail to shargis@bayareanewsgroup. 

Oakley Police Calls
April 28n Burglary: A vehicle was burglarized on the 4800 block of Burgundy Drive.Petty theft: Police responded to a report of petty theft at a business on Carol Lane and Main Street. 

Antioch Police Calls
April 29n Grand theft: Approximately $2,000 worth of wire was stolen from a location on the 1200 block of W. Fourth St. sometime during the night.Threats: At 10:11 a. 

Library + YouTube = teen videos
The Contra Costa County Library already has a MySpace page. Now they're attempting to conquer YouTube.The library recently held a promotional song contest for teens in grades 6 through 12 submitted via YouTube. 

Woodworkers encourage craftsmanship among teens
The way Dick Ellis sees it, woodworking classes can be as valuable to high school students as English or math. The problem is, they're becoming more and more of a rarity. 

Chuck, Bob -- who is it?
Best known for playing the schizophrenic role of Chuck and Bob on the groundbreaking television comedy, "Soap,"Jay Johnson is widely regarded as one of the world's great living ventriloquists. 

A tough decision
Sylvia Kratins and Mike Reynolds rehearse their parts for the Hapgood Theatre Company's presentation of "Lovely Day" by Leslie Ayvazian and directed by Josy Miller in Antioch. 

On Tap
Auditions set for 'Wagon Wheels' ANTIOCH — El Campanil Children's Theater will hold auditions for "Wagon Wheels A-Rollin'" at 4 p.m. May 21 at El Campanil Theater, 602 W. 

Improvised art
TONY VECCHIO'S 'Cool Jazz' is part of the 'Improvisation' exhibit featuring his jazz-themed series of oil and collage art opening May 17 at the Lynn House Gallery, 809 First St. 

Eagle Scouts
James Brennan Park, son of Joseph and Cyrena Park, has earned the rank of Eagle Scout, recently presented at a Court of Honor at Veterans Hall in Brentwood. 

People in the News
SimmonsCongratulations to Ronald Simmons of Antioch, who successfully completed cadet training with the California Highway Patrol. He has been assigned to duty at the Highway Patrol's Haywood area office. 

Military notes
CarterArmy Reserve Pfc. Maggie L. Carter has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.During the nine weeks of training, Carter studied the Army mission, received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare, rifle marksmanship and 

Students honored for trustworthiness
Carmen Dragon Elementary School in Antioch selected Students of the Month, below, and Athletes of the Month, right, for March. The children were chosen for the character pillars of trustworthiness and respect. 

Cinco de Mayo celebrated community-style
School event combines ethnic music, dancing 

Brentwood Library will host two authors
Reading Festival opens May 16  

Time to 'Go Green' in Brentwood
Support the environment and your body by buying locally grown produce 

Tropical plants a specialty at garden center
Diablo Tropicals also designs gardens, installs plants, trees 

 

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