A new era is upon the East County branch of the NAACP. On Saturday the officers and members of the executive committee will take the oath of office for the 2011-12 operating years. The ceremony begins at 1 p.m. in the large conference room in 301 W. 10th Street, Antioch.
Presented by the East County Business-Education Alliance, the Contra Costa Economic Partnership, and the Antioch Unified School District: “Building a High Performing Community through High Performing Schools” on Tuesday, January 11 from 6:30 pm – 8:45 pm in the Deer Valley High School Theater, 4700 Lone Tree Way.
Free and open to the public, the goal for the forum is to highlight how Antioch Unified is transforming its schools to provide a more rigorous and relevant education, through educational pathways that prepare every student with 21st century skills for success in college, career, and life.
It will feature Dr. Willard Daggett, a renowned educational leader, who will provide an overview of the components found in some of America’s highest performing and most rapidly improving schools, and a distinguished panel, describing how the community can support school transformation and improved student success.
For more information contact Iris Archuleta, President of Emerald Consulting at either 925-755-9291 or
iris@emeraldconsulting.com. www.emeraldconsulting.com.
Power Plant Company Responds to Supervisor Glover’s Request
In a time of need, Calpine donates $10,000 to Food Bank Calpine acted on Supervisor Federal Glover’s appeal for donations to the Contra Costa Food Bank during these tough economic times.
“Calpine, as a member of the East County community is always generous when it comes to helping our residents,” said Glover. “Calpine is a prime example of a responsible business giving back to the community it serves.”
He points out that the energy producer, which has a plant in Pittsburg, also pays for the supervisor’s annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway. Last year, the supervisor was able to give away 600 free turkeys through the courtesy of Calpine.
Calpine officials will hand over the $10,000 check to Supervisor Glover at the food bank headquarters in Concord on Wednesday (Jan. 5) at 1 p.m.
Supervisor Glover wrote in an oped last month in another newspaper about the food drive and competition between Contra Costa and Solano county employees to raise funds for the food bank. In the column, he wrote: “Our Food Bank has clearly seen the impact of the recession …Over 89,000 Contra Costa residents a month must now use the Food Bank — an increase of 63 percent in 3 years, and 28 percent of those being helped are children.”
Several years ago, Solano and Contra Costa counties entered into an annual competition called, “County Cares Food Fight” in which each county’s workers try to outdo each other by raising money for the food bank. The supervisor’s office and other departments also compete among themselves to see which office can raise the most funds.
“In the end, the competition benefits the food bank so they can continue to distribute groceries to the needy,” said Glover. “We’re grateful to Calpine for stepping up to the plate once again.”
For more information, contact Supervisor Glover’s office at 925-427-8138 or Lisa Sherrill of the Food Bank at 925-676-7543.
Start the New Year off by giving to our local community through the Antioch Rotary Community Blood Drive at Lone Tree Golf Course Clubhouse, 4800 Gold Course Road, Antioch, on Tuesday January 4 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Every donation will impact the lives of up to three patients in local community hospitals! To sign up for your preferred donation time, simply log on to www.redcrossblood.org and enter Sponsor Code: AntiochRotary. Or call 1.800.RED.CROSS ( 800.733.2767; Press 1, then Press 4) Photo ID is required at donation. For donor eligibility questions, please call 1.866.236.3276.
The Greatest News Ever Given
The lyrics in the old Christmas carol pretty much sum up the story of Christmas: “Hark the herald angels sing, ‘Glory to the newborn king! Peace on earth and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled.’” Because that’s how it’s described in the book of Luke, chapter 2 in the Bible.
“And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby [Bethlehem], keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.’ Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.’” Luke 2:8-14
As we celebrate Christmas, today, exchanging and opening presents, eating wonderful homemade food and watching classic Christmas movies, let’s remember what this holiday is really all about – celebrating the birthday of Jesus, the Christ.
Nineteen local non-profits have something to be thankful for – Dow employees who volunteer in their organizations. Through a newly launched program called “iGive”, The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) allows employees who volunteer more than 25 hours a year to a single organization to nominate that organization for a $500 grant.
The criteria are simple. The Dow employee must volunteer a minimum of 25 hours to the organization, the organization must be a 501(c)(3), school or municipality, and the organization must be in the community where the employee lives or works. The organizations sharing this $10,000 gift are:
“I knew we had employees giving their time in a variety of places throughout the community,” said Patty Deutsche, Senior Manager of Public Affairs at Dow Pittsburg. “What surprised me was the number of hours being donated. In nearly every case (employees’ estimates ranged from 40 hours to 425 hours), as we verified the hours with the organization, the employee underestimated their own hours.”
In total, the twenty employees donated more than 2,400 hours in the past year. Typically, Dow donations must meet strict criteria – relating to education, science or the environment. This new program, iGive, “rewards” the employee by rewarding the organization about which they are passionate. It’s truly a win-win-win situation.
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About Dow
Dow is a diversified chemical company that combines the power of science and technology with the “Human Element” to constantly improve what is essential to human progress. The Company delivers a broad range of products and services to customers in approximately 160 countries, connecting chemistry and innovation with the principles of sustainability to help provide everything from fresh water, food and pharmaceuticals to paints, packaging and personal care products. In 2008, Dow had annual sales of $57.5 billion and employed approximately 46,000 people worldwide. The Company has 150 manufacturing sites in 35 countries and produces approximately 3,300 products. On April 1, 2009, Dow acquired Rohm and Haas Company, a global specialty materials company with sales of $10 billion in 2008, 98 manufacturing sites in 30 countries and approximately 15,000 employees worldwide. References to “Dow” or the “Company” mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted. More information about Dow can be found at www.dow.com.
About Dow’s Pittsburg Operations
The Dow Chemical Company purchased the Pittsburg facility in 1939 from the Great Western Electrochemical Company. It is one of more than 150 manufacturing sites located in 37 countries around the world and supports two of Dow’s eight global businesses – Dow AgroSciences and Performance Chemicals. The Pittsburg facility produces a variety of products used in personal care products as well as a variety of crop protection products and intermediates. www.dowpittsburg.com
The County’s Office of Emergency Services is preparing for the winter’s first big rain. The National Weather Service expects the rain to last into next week. The series of storms will bring strong winds and as much as five inches of rain to the Bay Area.
“That’s a lot of rain in a short period of time,” said Contra Costa County Supervisor Federal Glover. “Flooding can occur suddenly in some parts of the county along streams and near the Delta.”
As a result, the county is providing free sandbags at three East County locations, including the County Fairgrounds, 1201 West 10th Street in Antioch.
The Ninth Annual Heart to Heart Ball benefiting An Elderly Wish Foundation, which helps make wishes come true for seniors, will be held Saturday, February 19 from 5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at the Lone Tree Golf Course & Event Center, 4800 Golf Course Road in Antioch.
The event includes an elegant dinner dance and silent and live auctions. Black tie is preferred. The cost is $60 per person (Tables will seat 8). Sponsors: $1,000, $500, $300 and $150. Donations of gifts and services a welcomed.
Reserve early because seating is limited. Phone: 925-978-1883 – Fax 978-1884. Email: info@elderlywish.org. Website: www.elderlywish.org.
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