Gloria Martin

To be honored at annual Hall of Fame Gala October 1st

By Antioch Sports Legends

Congratulations to 2022’s Community Leader inductee, Gloria Martin. Gloria has spent a lifetime giving to the community of Antioch through volunteer work and philanthropy. Gloria has been important part of the Sports Legends program, serving on the executive board for the first ten years of its existence.

To attend Gloria’s induction at the 2022 Hall of Fame Gala. October 1st at Lone Tree Golf & Event Center, for TICKETS call Antioch Sports Legends 925 238 0565 or Louie Rocha Program Coordinator 925 522 1007, TICKETS are $85.00. Tickets MUST BE PURCHASED BY WEEK’S END!

COMMUNITY LEADER RECIPIENT

Gloria Martin graduated from Antioch High School in 1955 and embarked on a lifetime passion of “living to give”. A lifetime resident of Antioch, Gloria married her high school classmate, Jim Martin and raised two children, Jim, Jr. and Marlane all while founding and building Merit USA into a strong international presence over a period of 30+ years.

Since the inception of Antioch Sports Legends Gloria has been an enormous force behind ASL serving on the Executive Board and Chairing the Induction Gala for the first 10 years of the program. Her long list of community service, volunteering and generous financial support has aided numerous community organizations including the Antioch Education Foundation, the Leo Fontana Foundation, Antioch Historical Society, Antioch Senior Center, Police Activities League, Boys and Girls Club of East County, Elderly Wish Foundation and the REACH Program to mention just a few.

Gloria has been an active member of the Antioch Chamber of Commerce, Antioch Rotary Club, Holy Rosary Church, Pittsburg Elks Club, Sons of Italy and the Pittsburg Yacht Club among others over the years. She is a two-time Antioch Rotarian of the year including recognition for Lifetime Achievement and a two time recipient of the Antioch Chamber of Commerce’s Citizen of the Year and in 2012 received a special recognition for Lifetime Achievement from the Chamber.

Gloria has served on many boards over the years including the Antioch Sports Legends Executive Board, Umpqua Bank Advisory Board, Young Ladies Institute, Antioch Women’s’ Club and the Antioch Scholarship Committee. In 2016 Gloria received the very distinguished Woman of the Year from the State of California, District 11.

Gloria’s example of humility and service in an exemplary manner is greatly admired and respected by all who have had the opportunity of serving next to her.

DVHS Track & Field Coach Bernard Stephens. Source: Antioch Sports Legends

To be honored at annual Hall of Fame Gala October 1st

By Antioch Sports Legends

Deer Valley High School Track & Field Coach, Bernard Stephens, has been selected Antioch Sports Legends, Class of 2022 Outstanding Coach.

Bernard’s teams won nine Girls’ NCS Tri Valley Championships he was awarded the California Coaches Association, Girls Track and Field Coach of the Year in 2014. Read his Bio below.

Join Bernard at his induction, at the 2022 Hall of Fame Gala. October 1st at Lone Tree Golf & Event Center. For TICKETS call Antioch Sports Legends 925 238 0565 or Louie Rocha Program Coordinator 925 522 1007, TICKETS are $85.00.

Bernard Stephens Bio

Bernard Stephens, this year’s Outstanding Coach Inductee became the Head Track and Field coach at Deer Valley High School in 2000. Arriving with 24 years of prior coaching experience he immediately began to change the culture and expectations of what it meant to be a Deer Valley track and field athlete.

For the next 16 years Bernard would guide both the boys’ and girls’ programs to heights never before achieved sending 60 athletes to the California State Track and Field Championships. During a remarkable span from 2007 to 2015 one girls’ team would finish seventh and 19 athletes and relay teams would place and score points for the Wolverines in the State Finals. That included triple jump champion, Hammed Suleman and three runners up, Chizoba Okodogbe and Briana Guillory in the 400 meters along with his 2015 girls 4×400 meter relay team. Suleman, Okodogbe and Guillory would each go on to become multiple-time College All-Americans at CAL, Oregon, and Iowa respectively.

The single most remarkable State Meet performance by one of Bernard’s athletes may have been turned in by Taiwan Jones who in 2007 placed in both the 100, 200 and both relays. Only one of two NCS male athletes ever to place in all 4 events they entered.

Stephen’s teams won nine Girls’ NCS Tri Valley Championships. He was voted Contra Costa Times Girls Coach of the Year in 2005 and 2012, North Coast Section Honors Coach in 2010 and received the California Coaches Association, Girls Track and Field Coach of the Year in 2014.

Beyond the athletic honors and championships Bernard Stephens worked to create a safe and caring environment for his athletes. He taught young men and women the importance of sportsmanship and quality work habits while instilling in them the competitive drive to be the best they can be both on the track and in the classroom.

The Antioch Sports Legends wing is part of the Antioch Historical Museum located at 1500 W. 4th Street.

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By Velma Wilson

Join the Delta Veterans Group, Antioch Police Department and community at a free event to reflect on 9/11. We will never forget the tragedies of 9/11 and to all the men and women who lost their lives. We honor all of our first responders, law enforcement, military personnel and citizens.

Thank you to the new Antioch Everett & Jones BBQ and Chef Cheese for catering the food.

Grace Arms of Antioch, a nonprofit organization, invites you to our annual community fundraiser event, a night of exquisite live entertainment, catered dinners, door prizes, and much more. The event will occur on Saturday, September 10th, at 7:00 pm at the Royal Banquet Hall in Antioch.

Grace Arms aims to raise awareness of our community-based programs and recognize key contributors. The fundraiser will be an outstanding event; individual tickets are $75 each. Note if you can’t attend, please consider making a financial contribution.

You may purchase your tickets from Pastor Smith by contacting him by email at kasmitheph289@gmail.com or by cell at (925) 325-3550.

https://www.gracearmsofantioch.org/elegance for additional information.

Vendor booth space still available!

Join us for the Annual Rivertown Peddlers Faire, Saturday, September 10th, from 9am – 3pm on G and W. 2nd Streets in Antioch‘s historic downtown! The event features over 75 dealers selling vintage goods, antiques, collectibles, re-purposed & handmade items, arts & crafts, live music, food & fun! Free Parking and Entry! While at the Rivertown Peddlers Faire, be sure to visit our Rivertown District antique and collectible stores. These stores will have additional inventory in preparation for the visitors on event day!

Rivertown Shops: Willow Park Mercantile, Bella’s Vintage House, Rivertown Treasure Chest, Shirley’s Closet & Moore

Rivertown Restaurants: Smith’s Landing Seafood Grill, Monica’s Riverview, Solid Rock Café, Chelsea’s, Rick’s on Second, Rivertown Sweets, Guadalajara Taqueria, Tease, Canton City, Taco Tone, La Plazuela, Tony’s Beer Garden,

Vendor Booths: There are four vendor booth spaces still available for rent. For the Vendor Application click, here.

For more information visit www.rivertownpeddlersfaire.com.