Happy Thanksgiving, AntiochHerald.com readers!

Here’s an article posted, last year about this important, national holiday.

http://antiochherald.com/2011/11/where-did-thanksgiving-come-from-and-why-do-we-celebrate-it/

Enjoy!

Allen Payton, Publisher

 

Men are invited to join together in prayer for Antioch, this Saturday, November 24^th at 7:30 a.m. The men will meet at 7:15 a.m. at Antioch City Park, 10th and A Streets. Prayer will start promptly at 7:30.

For more information contact Mike Pollard at foreveryoungmike@yahoo.com.

As part of this construction work on Highway 4 (SR-4), the contractor will be demolishing the inactive eastbound SR-4 bridge at Somersville Road. In order to ensure crew and public safety during this work, the contractor will close all lanes of Somersville Road/Auto Center Drive in the northbound and southbound directions between the westbound SR-4 on-ramp and the eastbound SR-4 on-ramp overnight during the next several weeks. The closure will take place Sunday through Thursday evenings 10:00 pm to 5:00 am and Friday evenings 10:00 pm to 6:00 am, beginning Sunday, November 18, however, no closures will occur between Thursday, November 22 and Sunday, November 25 due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

The detour for this work will be as follows:

o Northbound motorists will be directed left on Delta Fair Boulevard, right on Century Boulevard, straight to Auto Center Drive. For detour map, please see attachment.

o Southbound motorists will be directed right on Century Boulevard, left on Delta Fair Boulevard, straight to Somersville Road. For detour map, please see attachment.

Motorists are advised to expect delays and allow extra time for their commute. Please drive with caution through the detours and leave a safe traveling distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you. Caltrans and CCTA appreciate your patience as we work to improve the highways. For the most current information on all SR-4 corridor closures please visit our web site at: http://widensr4.org.

Editor:

The wizened tell us that it takes the experience of contrasting extremes to heighten appreciation. Having now just tasted the bitter fruits of a handy drubbing (2,500 votes) for Antioch City Council, the nectar of two past rousing victories (5,000 and 5,500 pluralities) for School Board are better savored.

Though many thought I was a good bet, my mother-in-law called me ‘daring’ in taking on former mayors and two ladies. Others were less charitable in their odds-making, saying Don Quixote had better prospects fighting windmills.

Though politics is about as predictable as the stock market and the proverbial monkeys throwing darts at buying options, I did learn that fair name recognition were a long-shot match against larger war chests, partisan, organized backing and a not so great random ballot position.

No regrets, no bitterness.  I am who I am, an independently spirited, grassroots sort of guy.  I thank the City residents for the opportunity of eight wonderful years serving you. I am proud of what the School District has accomplished. We banner five career academies, an eleven point dip in drop out rates, a 40 point API increase, fiscal solvency and Antioch High modernization Bond passage.

I am not about to turn my back on Antioch and head for a porch rocker. I’ll continue fighting the good fight, alongside my better half, running the Antioch Music Foundation, serving as Antioch’s Representative to the County Library Commission, running the www.volunteer4antioch website and spearheading the annual International Day of Peace Celebration. Hopefully, I can also add constructive citizen input on the nagging city issues of crime, blight and economic vitality.

Congratulations to the incoming Mayor, Wade Harper, and to the Council winners, Mary Rocha and Monica Wilson. You unquestionably care for Antioch and are to be commended for running civil, clean and vigorous campaigns.

Your  success is the success now of Antioch.  We all ride on your shoulders.Your next big steps will be a fair, enlightened appointment for Mr. Harper’s vacancy and judiciously selecting a new City Manager.

My prayer is that you rule with a tough spine, incorruptible integrity, open heart, unbridled enthusiasm and enlightened, Solomon-like wisdom. Antioch needs inspired leadership.

Walter Ruehlig, Antioch

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This weekend’s Fall Faire at the Contra Costa County Fairgrounds will feature arts, crafts and gourmet food, and the Antioch Herald is offering passes to the first six readers to contact us via email at info@antiochherald.com.

This year, reduced admission price is being offered, a discount is provided to those who take the bus, and free parking is provided. The Fall Faire begins Saturday, November 17, and runs through Sunday, November 18. The hours are 10 am – 5 pm on Saturday, and 10 am – 3 pm on Sunday. Admission is $3 for adults, and children 12 and under are free. Parking is free. If you ride the bus to the event, you will receive $1 off admission.

The Contra Costa County Fairgrounds is located at 1201 West 10th Street in Antioch. For more information, visit the Fairgrounds website at www.ContraCostaFair.com or call the Fairgrounds Office at (925) 757-4400.

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Pick up a copy of this month’s print edition at any one of the following locations: Dollar City, Celia’s Mexican Restaurant, Mike’s Pastry Shop, Pinky’s Klassy Kar Wash, Schooner’s Grille & Brewery, New Beer Garden, Antioch Chamber of Commerce, Paradise Skate, Loard’s Ice Cream and Postal Annex.

 

Gourmet food trucks to serve delicious food at the Fall Faire, happening November 17 and 18

At this year’s Fall Faire, happening November 17 and 18 at the Contra Costa County Fairgrounds in Antioch, Off the Grid of San Francisco will provide gourmet food trucks at the event.

Off the Grid is a roaming mobile food extravaganza — bringing delicious food, with free sides of music, craft and soul to the event. They will provide all your favorite gourmet food vendors in one place, which means Faire-goers can enjoy gourmet cuisine from all around the Bay Area.

While visiting the Fall Faire and noshing on your favorite food, take time to visit the two exhibit buildings filled with unique crafts and gifts from vendors, crafters and local businesses. This is a great way to get a head start on that holiday shopping!

This year, reduced admission price is being offered, a discount is provided to those who take the bus, and free parking is provided. The Fall Faire begins Saturday, November 17, and runs through Sunday, November 18. The hours are 10 am – 5 pm on Saturday, and 10 am – 3 pm on Sunday. Admission is $3 for adults, and children 12 and under are free. Parking is free. If you ride the bus to the event, you will receive $1 off admission.

The Contra Costa County Fairgrounds is located at 1201 West 10^th Street in Antioch. For more information, visit the Fairgrounds website at www.ContraCostaFair.com or call the Fairgrounds Office at (925) 757-4400.

By Sergeant Morefield, Antioch Police Investigations Bureau

On Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at approximately 9:12 PM, the Antioch Police Department received a report of a shooting at the Delta Pines apartments located at 2301 Sycamore Drive. Officers responded to apartment #43 where they found a 32 year-old Antioch man, deceased from an apparent gunshot wound. In the room near the victim was what appeared to be an improvised explosive device.

The Walnut Creek Police Bomb Squad was summoned, and they were able to determine that the suspicious object was not an explosive device. It was removed from the apartment without incident. The homicide is currently being investigated by the Antioch Police Department.

It’s Antioch’s sixth homicide of the year.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to call Detective Joannides with the Antioch Police Department at (925)779-6931.

Any further information or additional press releases will be provided by the Investigations Bureau at (925) 779-6939. You may also text a tip to 274637 (CRIMES) using key word ANTIOCH