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Vol. 22, No. 9
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Residents weigh in on tunnel plan by Tony Kukulich
February 28, 2020
Celebrating 90 Years
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A rally before the start of the Department of Water Resources’(DWR) public scoping meeting for the Delta Conveyance Project (DCP) set the tone for the event — residents of East County were in no mood to consider another tunnel project in the Delta. Held Thursday, Feb. 20, the Brentwood Community Center’s upstairs conference room was filled beyond capacity, and many attendees stood along the walls and spilled out into the hallway. “First of all, (DWR) had better have larger meeting rooms if they come to the South Delta, because we have so many people that are so concerned about this project,” said Jan McCleery, former Save the Califorsee Tunnel page 22
Contra Costa’s last Future Farmers of America chapter marks milestone and looks ahead. Page 4
The Science Of Paper Towels
Photo by Tony Kukulich
Save the California Delta Alliance organized a rally to oppose the Delta Conveyance Project in advance of a public scoping meeting held by the Department of Water Resources (DWR) in Brentwood, Thursday, Feb. 20. Public comments were unanimously opposed to DWR’s proposed plan to build a tunnel through the Delta to enhance the State Water Project water-delivery capabilities.
Student murals coming to library by Kyle Szymanski Staff Writer
Brentwood Library visitors’ imaginations are regularly inspired by books. Now a student-created mural aims to elicit a similar reaction. Students at Liberty High School’s Public Art and Design Academy (PADA) recently received the city council’s approval to create a doodle-inspired mandala mural on a library wall. The creation, featuring geometric configurations of different colors and shapes, will cover the entire first-floor staircase wall — including above and along the sides of the orange alcove study area — form-
“ We want to create something that will catch the viewer’s eye and give the viewer a chance to let their mind wander.
ing an imagination-sparking piece. The city’s public-art acquisition fund, comprised of development fees collected for the acquisition and construction of public art, will cover the project’s $4,819 cost. “We want to create something that will catch the viewer’s eye and give the viewer a chance to let their mind wander,” said Liberty senior Leah Carrasco, a member of the high school’s
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academy for students interested in pursuing visual arts. The young artists, who had to get their project approved by the Art Commission and City Council, explored several doodle designs before deciding on mandalas — known for removing irritating thoughts and allowing the creative mind to run free and relax — to craft their future creation, Leah said. A recent preview drew rave reviews from city officials. The
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piece is the latest in a series of yearly artistic creations forged through a City of Brentwood and Liberty High School partnership dating back to 2011. “There have been several years that we have had the PADA do this, and every time you say, ‘They won’t be able to top this,’ they bring presentations and set the bar even higher,” said Vice Mayor Joel Bryant. Fellow councilmember Claudette Staton pointed out that she enjoyed the color scheme, which will feature bright pink, yellow, red, purple, blue, green and orange to compliment nearby colors. “I really like this,” she said.
Brentwood student wins science fair by proving which paper towel brand is strongest. Page 9
Tough Soccer Season Finish
Liberty girls’ soccer team falls to Berkeley in final shootout to end the season. Page 14
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