If you’re into BMX bikes, then you’ll want to make sure to be at Antioch’s Schwinn City on Saturday, May 7 from Noon until 2:00 p.m. for the BMX Bicycle Stunt Show by the Young Guns Posse.

The event will also feature a wax release party by Li’l Mikey Beeswax, plus free hot dogs and drinks, free LMB swag, free parts give-away, free BMX goodies from Animal Bikes, Primo, Demolition and FIT BIKES and Lil’ Mikey Beeswax, plus a FREE Raffle to win a FIT BF 1 BMX bike worth over $350!

From the Office of Supervisor Federal Glover

Want to help your community?

District V Supervisor Federal D. Glover announced several openings for District V representatives on the following commission: Alcohol and Other Drug Advisory Board, County Library Commission, Contra Costa Mental Health Commission (At Large), Economic Opportunity Council, and Fish & Wildlife Committee. The current openings were created by a member’s term expirations or resignations.

Commissioners are appointed by the Board of Supervisors based on the recommendations of the District V Supervisor.

Interested individuals should contact the supervisor’s office at (925) 427-8138 (634-5915 toll free from East County) to obtain an application form or additional information. Completed applications must be received in Supervisor Glover’s office at 315 East Leland Rd., Pittsburg by close of business Friday, May 20, 2011.

Additional information and staff contacts on each of the commissions are indicated below.

Alcohol and Other Drug Advisory Board: Applicants to this committee should have a professional interest in, or personal commitment to alleviating problems related to drug abuse and inappropriate alcohol use in their community. The board meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 3:45 to 6:15 p.m. in Martinez. The current opening has a term ending June 30, 2013. For additional information specific to this commission, please call Fatima Matal Sol at (925) 335-3307.

County Library Commission: Serve in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors and the County Librarian, provide a community linkage to the County Library; establish a forum for the community to express its views regarding goals and operations of the County Library, assist the Board of Supervisors and the County Librarian in providing library services based on public needs, and to develop and recommend proposals to the Board of Supervisors. The commission meets on the fourth Thursday of every other month from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Pleasant Hill. The current opening has a term ending June 30, 2014. For additional information specific to this commission, please call Corinne Kelly at (925) 927-3206.

Economic Opportunity Council: Participate and advise the Board of Supervisors regarding the selection of the Director, exercise all powers delegated to it by the Board of Supervisors, hold public hearings to determine overall program goals for the council, review fiscal and programmatic reports submitted by staff and the performance of Community Services Block Grant contractors and the Weatherization program services. The council meets on the second Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. in Martinez. The current opening has a term ending June 30, 2013. For additional information specific to this commission, please call (925) 313-1631.

Fish & Wildlife Committee: Advise the Board of Supervisors on Fish and Wildlife issues in Contra Costa County, make recommendations to the Board of Supervisors for the expenditure of funds from the Fish and Wildlife Propagation Fund, address issues surrounding the enforcement of fish and game laws and regulations in the County, and consider other issues which may from time to time be referred to the committee by the Board of Supervisors. The committee meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m. in Martinez. The current opening is a two year term which expires Feb. 28, 2013. For additional information specific to this commission, please contact Michelle Luebke at (925) 335-1315.

Mental Health Commission: Review and evaluate the community’s mental health needs, services, facilities, and special problems, to review any County agreements entered into pursuant to Section 5650 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, advise governing body and local mental health director on any aspect of the local mental health program. The commission meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 4:30 p.m. in Concord. The current opening has a term ending June 30, 2014. For additional information specific to this commission, please call Linda Cipolla at (925) 957-5140.

Kiwanis Club of the Delta – Antioch Proudly Presents the “Pride of Southeast Antioch” Restaurant Tour 2011 on Sunday, May 15th from 1pm to 5pm with special thanks to our contributing Antioch Restaurants:

Sticky Chicken & Ribs – 3721 Lone Tree Way
Lonetree Golf Course – 4800 Golf Course Rd.
Xtreme Burger – 4045-F Lone Tree Way
Starbucks (Bluerock) – 4045 Lone Tree Way
Schooners Grille Brewery – 4250 Lone Tree Way
Uno’s Chicago Grill – 4827 Lone Tree Way
Bagel Street Cafe – 4815 Lone Tree Way
Coldstone Creamery – 5779 Lone Tree Way
Panera Bread – 5897-B Lone Tree Way

All beverages must be purchased. NO ALCOHOLIC beverages are allowed to leave restaurants.

TICKET PRICE: $15. To Purchase tickets, more information on the Restaurant Tour or to find out more about The Kiwanis Club of the Delta – Antioch, please contact: Lynn Ferguson (925) 207-7779, Frank Guarascio (925) 777-9800 or Kay Power (925) 757-2151

All proceeds benefit local charities. Please patronize our sponsors and contributors.

In recognition of the National Day of Prayer, the annual Antioch Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast will be held on Thursday, May 5 at 7 a.m. at the Antioch Community Center at Prewett Park, 4701 Lone Tree Way.

This is the Antioch community’s annual opportunity to join together in prayer for our nation, military, state, city, schools and their leaders, in accordance with what is written in the second book of Chronicles chapter 7 verse 14 in the Bible, “if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”

This year’s breakfast will include Pastor Kirkland Smith of Grace Bible Fellowship, Pastor Rich Murphy of Golden Hills Community Church and Major Jackie Smith of the Salvation Army of the Delta, as well as other community leaders.

Tickets are $15 and are available at Golden Hills Community Church’s Brentwood campus and at their Antioch location, at  on Wednesdays and Thursdays only, as well as Graceland Christian Bookstore near Target on Century Blvd. in Pittsburg.

For more information on the National Day of Prayer, click here.

6 to 8 year old children make a dash for the eggs at Antioch's Williamson Ranch Park on Saturday, April 23, 2011.

By Allen Payton

The Salvation of Army of the Delta, located on E. 18th Street, under the leadership of recently promoted Major Jackie Smith, provided a day of fun, games, prizes and Easter eggs at the Williamson Ranch Park in Southeast Antioch, on Saturday, April 23, 2011.

The 3 to 5 yearr olds (with their parents' help) hunt the eggs.

Hundreds of children, ages 3 to 10 showed up to play the free games, win tickets they could turn in for free prizes and of course the Easter egg hunts. The hunts were divided into three age ranges, ages 3-5, 6-8 and 9 & 10 and consisted of plastic eggs with candy inside.

For more information about the Salvation Army of the Delta, click here.

Kolby Calia finds eggs while his mom Kim (far right) cheers him on.

Almost three-year-old Quentyn Valdez finds eggs with the help of Grandpa John Baca.

Antioch's Citizen of the Year Jim Lanter speaks at the Antioch Chamber of Commerce's Annual Gala, while Chamber Board Member Donna McGee and officials and representatives, including Brian Hooker of Congressman Garamendi's office, Mayor Jim Davis, Councilwoman Mary Rocha, Mayor Pro Tem Wade Harper and Supervisor Federal Glover listen.

By Antioch Chamber of Commerce

Jim Lanter was honored by the Antioch Chamber of Commerce at its annual Gala on tonight, Aprill 22 by being named 2010 Antioch Citizen of the Year. The other nominees were Pastor Kirkland A. Smith of Grace Bible Fellowship and Josie Monaghan, who is focused on serving the needs of military service men and women, and their families.

In his acceptance speech, Jim stated “Passion is something you have inside if you have the right vehicle you can ride on.” He introduces his family, including his mother, who was in attendance at the dinner.

An agent with State Farm Insurance, Jim has lived in Antioch for over 50 years and is a member of the Antioch High class of 1966. It was at Antioch High where Jim met his wife Earlene. They have been married over 45 years and have two sons, Jim and Jeff who also live in Antioch. Jim and Earlene love spending time with their family, which includes six grandchildren.

Jim started community service in Antioch at a young age. He was a PTA president at Bidwell Elementary School. He has served on the Antioch Little League board of directors. He is currently on the Delta Advocacy board; is a board member and past president of the Rotary Club of the Delta. He is co-chair for An Elderly Wish Foundation and is a current member of the Antioch Economic Development Committee.

Although Jim loves helping with the aforementioned organizations, his real passion the special needs community for adults and children in the Antioch area. In 1986 while acting as DJ for a wedding Jim noticed a special needs couple who danced the entire night. After the reception was over Jim introduced himself to the couple and their parents. One of the parents mentioned that it was too bad that the special needs community did not have a place to dance on a regular basis.

Antioch Citizen of the Year Jim Lanter enjoys an early copy of the front cover of the Antioch Herald newspaper in which his article and photo appear. photos by Allen Payton

A month later Jim met with one of the parents and in October on 1986, Born to Dance, a dance group for special needs adults was started. This year Born to Dance is celebrating its 25^th anniversary. With the help of many volunteers there have been over 220 dances.

Four years ago Jim was asked to bring his passion and love for music to the special needs kids’ community. He helps as DJ and sponsor for an annual Christmas party each year. This past Christmas the party was held at Paradise Skate in Antioch and over 225 special needs kids were in attendance.

Mike Quintana, a long time friend, had been doing the dances and asked for some support.

“I could not wait to help out” Jim said.

Jim is also active with the Antioch Little League Challenger program, for special needs youth, as a sponsor and can be found watching the Challengers play on Sundays during the season.

Last year Jim hosted the year end party for the challenger league. It was mentioned at one of the dances a few years ago that Jim had donated over 1200 hours to the special needs community in the East County.

Jim’s son Jim steps in for him when he is out of town to make sure the music never dies. Jim will have to take over some day and I am confident that as long as our special needs friends need a place to dance the Lanter family will be involved. We have received so much more from this special community than we have given.

Jim’s reaction to his nomination for citizen of the year – “I am humbled and thankful. This is a great way to bring attention to a very special community who has taught me the real meaning of giving.,” he said. “My special needs friends give me energy and love in a way that just makes my heart ‘dance’ whenever I am around them.”

“I have been truly blessed to have been introduced to this amazing community,” he added.

Allen Payton contributed to this report.

Citizen of the Year Winner Jim Lanter (left) congratulates Lifetime Achievement Award winner Bill Chapman at the Chamber's Annual Gala. photo by Allen Payton

By Antioch Chamber of Commerce

At the Annual Gala of the Antioch Chamber of Commerce, William A. “Bill” Chapman was honored with the 2010 Antioch Lifetime Achievement Award.

The other nominees were Antioch School Board Trustee Walter Ruehlig, Give Always To Others & Company Founder Carmen Aguilar Ochoa, Antioch Mello Roos Board Member and Boy Scout Leader Larry Osorio, Antioch Rotarian, Junior Achievement and Dow Wetlands Team Leader Krist Jensen.

Bill was born on September 14, 1940 in San Francisco, CA. to George W. and Margaret Scott Chapman – aka Flapjack Bill, Willie, Chap and Pops.

The Chapman family lived in Sacramento for awhile and then returned to Winters, CA. His mother’s family operated a sheep ranch north of Winters – which is family owned and managed since 1850. Today you will find western grassland fed beef roaming the hills, not sheep.

During his four years of high school, Bill was a resident student at Christian Brothers High School in Sacramento. Upon graduation he matriculated at Saint Mary’s College of California, Moraga, CA., where he graduated in 1962 with a B.S. in Economics and a minor in Accounting. He was then employed by Arthur Young and Company, C.P.A.s, in their San Francisco office. In 1967 he changed from public accounting to private industry and was employed by the Fibreboard Corporation at their Francisco Street Office in the Internal Audit department. Eventually he arrived in Antioch – in 1969 – as the Plant Controller for the Antioch Paperboard, and Carton Mill.

In June of 1974 Bill met, courted and married Mary Carr on November 30, 1974. Their family grew by three with the children – Scott who is deceased, Paul 32 years an electrician and Julia 30 years of age – a Kindergarten Teacher at Discovery Bay Elementary.

In 1985 he joined the WindMaster Group as their Controller. When the Sacramento office was consolidated with the Byron Wind Farm in 1986; the family returned to Antioch. As Bill has sometimes refers to this period; he was working for “Don Quixote”.

In Antioch, two of our children were active recreational swimmers with the Delta Skimmers from the “get go”. Bill provided a grill for league events and cooked hot dogs, hamburgers, etc. But he really got a reputation for his “flapjacks” and eventually was assigned the nickname of “Flapjack Bill”. With additional cooking duties at the Bedford Center, Hunger Walk, Rotary, etc. The Delta Newcomers was another venue for getting involved with the community; along with the Rotary Club of the Delta and the Holy Rosary Parish. Bill has always been willing to help with a multitude of community programs from the Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, or the Parents Guild. Through the years he is best remembered as Santa for the Holiday Delites Parade and as the Santa at Carondelet’s Visions of Christmas.

One adventure that he choreographed was a field trip for some Holy Rosary students to tour the WindMaster Wind Farm in the Altamont Pass. Another Chapman event, from years past; was when he gave some of the Japanese Exchange students and their host families a “jeep tour” of the Clarence Scott Hill Ranch – a sheep ranch in Winters.

Upon retirement; community projects became a significant focus and involvement. He is currently the Chairman of the Antioch Committee on Aging, and the Antioch Low Cost Senior Housing at Hillcrest Terrace and Rivertown Senior Housing. He serves as the Treasurer for the Antioch Youth Sports Complex and Secretary for An Elderly Wish Foundation and the World Board of Directors. Additional Board commitments include: Delta 2000 – Rivertown Resource Center, and the Outdoor Sportsmen’s Coalition of California. A Bingo Caller at the Antioch Senior Center on Mondays. He is also involved at Holy Rosary Church. In addition to the above, he actively participates as the managing partner of the Clarence Scott Ranches properties in Yolo County.

Bill is a man with many hats but if you need or want anything he is right there for you. He is never too busy for his bride, children or his friends. You are always greeted with a smile or some humorous statement to bring a smile or make you laugh. Antioch has benefited from his friendship, humor and good ideas always working to make our city better.

By Antioch Chamber of Commerce

Matthew Satyadi

Announced at the Antioch Chamber of Commerce’s annual Gala on Friday, April 22, was the Youth of the Year for 2010. That honor was bestowed upon Matthew Satyadi, a 16-year old junior at Deer Valley High School who also received a $1,500 scholarship.

The runners up were Teron Schaeffer of Antioch High and Maureen Gil of Dozier-Libbey High, who each received a $1,000 scholarship. Scholarship funds were donated by the Antioch and Delta Rotary Clubs and the East Bay Community Foundation.

Matt is exceedingly involved in Deer Valley’s Leadership class, and is also a member of Deer Valley’s Varsity Water Polo and Swim teams. Matt first began his interest in leadership in middle school. Starting in seventh grade, Matt worked his way up to become Dallas Ranch Middle School’s student body president.

His assiduous journey prepared him for high school where he became Deer Valley’s Class Treasurer his freshmen year, Class President his sophomore year, and Class President his junior year.

He headed the 2010 Winter Ball and the 2011 Junior Prom, as well as organizing and helping coordinate the 2011 DV Fashion Show. In 2007, Matt was selected out of 350 students to attend the National Young Leaders State Conference.

The following Spring 2008, Matt won the California Junior Scholarship Federation’s Marian Huhn Award, representing outstanding eighth grade students in both academics and community service.

In 2010, he was selected out of 700 sophomores to attend the Northern California Youth Leadership Seminar. This June, Matt will be representing Deer Valley High School at California’s Boys State program.

His academic achievements include holding a 4.43 GPA, resulting in his being in the top 1% of his junior class. He is also an acknowledged scholar athlete by the North Coast Section, CIF.

Donna McGee of the Antioch Chamber of Commerce honors the Youth of the Year Runners Up and $1,000 scholarship recipients Maureen Gil (center) and Teron Schaeffer at the Chamber's Annual Gala.

Matt is also a Life Scout of Boy Scout Troop 450 and has been involved with Scouting for nine years. Being an active member of Boy Scouts of America, he has been able to contribute to the community through various projects: BSA’s Scouting for Food, Christmas Tree pick ups, volunteering as a waiter at the Bedford Center’s and Delta Advocacy dinners at Roddy Ranch, and Coastal Clean Up. Other projects include building and refurnishing benches, gardens, and sheds for John Muir Elementary, Deer Valley High, and Holy Rosary Schools; assembling planter boxes for Quail Lodge and the Rivertown Senior Center, making animal shelters for the Antioch Animal Shelter, and restoring the habitats of naked stem buckwheat and Lange’s Metalmark Butterflies at the Antioch Dunes Wildlife Refuge.

Youth of the Year winner Matthew Satyadi with a copy of the Antioch Herald article about him on the night he was honored by the Chamber of Commerce.

Within his troop, Matt has served numerous leadership positions including Senior Patrol Leader and Troop Den Chief. He is also a member of the Order of the Arrow, Scouting’s National Honor Society, and has completed the National Youth Leadership Training for Scouting.

Outside of Scouting, Matt sits on Antioch’s Parks and Recreation Committee as a youth advisor.

Among his peers, he is well liked not only for his sincerity, but for his ambition as well. Through his endeavors, Matt demonstrates creativity and hard work. He is well known for being meticulous and persistent. He takes responsibility and commitment very seriously. Matt is revered for his overall integrity.

Matt’s hobbies include swimming, snowboarding, traveling, watching movies, and playing the piano. He intends on pursuing Physiological Science and Economics degrees at Stanford University or the University of California, Los Angeles, in hopes of opening his own private practice in orthopedics.