Oct 2013 Newsletter
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April 7, 1970-50 years ago today Antioch High’s Gene “Butch” Rounsaville toes the rubber at Chicago’s White Sox Stadium as a relief pitcher and becomes Antioch’s first Major League Baseball (MLB ) player. It would be eight long years before the 6’3’ 205 pound, 1962 graduate would stand facing his first batter in the season…
Panther Coach John Lucido’s coaching staff to assist
Antioch Wal-Mart employees spend half a day beautifying six different areas on historical museum grounds on Wednesday, April 22nd. Sue Gilbert, store manager, and fifteen employees volunteered to clear weeds, plant new plants and provide materials, working along with museum volunteers. The day’s event ended with a nice picnic lunch. The community is invited to…
Delta Veterans Group Raises Funds to Support “Stand Down on The Delta”
Back row from left to right: Dennis Opsal, Butch Rounsaville, John Whitman, Paul Schorr , Founder Jim Boccio Sr. Middle row left to right: Andrea Edwards, Rally Rounsaville, Steve Parks, John Joseph Front row: John Olenchalk, LeRoy Murray, Kay Power (Babe Atkinson), Leo Fontana, Vic Thornhill, Dan Tuck Founder Eddie “Bo”- photographer The Antioch Sports…
The Antioch Sports Legends and Antioch Historical Museum will extend their closure to comply with the Contra Costa County Health Department’s new COVID-19 Guidelines until May 31st. Health Officer of Contra Costa County Dr. Chris Farnitano says, “We understand how challenging shelter in place is but we are clearly seeing the benefits,” and “As we…