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Glenda Kugler

14 Delta Musings

Walter Ruehlig

16 Delta Foodies Cha-Cha-Cha

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18 Family ties bind Pittsburg Entertainment

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22 Delta Silver Linings

Vinny DiNicola

24 How do I know if a Reverse

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26 Delta Greens

Debbie Gatt

28 Delta Spirituality

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34 A Royal Getaway

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40 Sanctuar y for the Living

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Loving Your Body at Any Age

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contributors

Glenda Kugler | Owner/Publisher

Conrad Borba | Graphic Designer

Karri Reiser | Graphic Designer

Glenda moved to the East Bay area from the Midwest in 2014.

She has been in sales and marketing for 15 years. Taking pride in building lasting relationships with her clients, she also networks to help their businesses be successful. Professional and caring in all aspects of her life, she is an advocate of animal rescue work, enjoys cooking, ghost hunting and travel. Reach her at glenda.deltalivingmag@gmail.com or 925.322.1936.

Conrad is a graphic and web designer, who spent much time in his youth drawing and creating, with his earliest memories of working on a computer as a kindergartner. He studied graphic and web design at Modesto Junior College and the Institute of Technology of Modesto. With over 10 years experience in graphic design and eight years as a freelancer, Borba stays abreast industry standards in order to provide his clients with fresh and new ideas.

Reach him at conradborba@gmail.com.

Karri Reiser is a graphic and website designer. In 1999 Karri began designing party invitations and decorations for family and friends. In 2010 she designed and launch her first website.

The experience cemented her decision to make web design her career. Karri began attending the Academy of Art in SF in 2014 and opened Little Owl Design in 2015, offering graphic design, website design and custom wedding/party invitation design.

Wendy Lou Turner | Copy Editor/Graphic Designer

Casey Quist | Photographer

Cha-Cha Cha | Writer | Editor

Wendy Lou Turner, CINHC, AADP is the owner of Glow Wellness and Herbs and has been helping people find their GLOW since 2011. She attended the Institute for Integrative Nutrition for her health coaching education and is certified through the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. She is currently studying in the Naturopathic Doctor program at Trinity School of Natural Health. Wendy is passionate about natural health and helping people get their lives back naturally!

Casey Quist is the owner and operator of East Bay Photography.

Casey is a well known, highly reviewed, and highly trusted east bay area photographer. Casey has a reputation for helping the clients she photographs look and feel comfortable and have fun during her photo-shoots. Her work has been featured in publications nationally and recently, she was asked to be a guest on the TV show DivaTalk with Kelda Williams on channel 20 KOFY to talk about empowering women with boudoir photography.

Cha has been an East County resident for many years. She has a degree in teaching from Berkeley and is retired from the local schools. She is currently office manager with the Bethel Island Chamber and is very involved with the island’s activities. Very artistic and creative she rejoins Delta Living as foodie writer and editor. When she isn’t spending time in her plant garden or traveling she can be reached at the Chamber office in Bethel Island or at deltachacha@outlook.com

Debbie Gatt | Plantscape Designer & Writer

Michael Pohl | Photographer

Walter Ruehlig | Writer

Debbie is owner and design consultant of Indoor Eden, an interior plantscape design business. Debbie belongs to the Discovery Bay Yacht Club and Corvette Club; she’s on a bowling league, does Zumba and boating and enjoys traveling the world. Her favorite pastime is being with family and friends. Reach her at debbie@indooreden.com.

Michael Pohl is an award winning portrait photographer in the Historic Rivertown District of Antioch, California. He loves creating unique artwork that his clients will enjoy for generations to come. Michael is a member of the Antioch Rotary Club, The Antioch Chamber Of Commerce, and is the second chair of the Antioch High School Linked Learning Advisory Board.

Walter graduated cum laude with a degree in English from the State University of New York at Albany and career counsels adults with disabilities. He’s the former President of the Antioch School Board, founded the Antioch Music Foundation, and is the 2012 Antioch Citizen of the Year-Lifetime Achievement award recipient. He regularly contributes to three local newspapers. Email him at walter.ruehlig@gmail.com.

Vinny DiNicola | Writer

Chuck Dybdal | Writer

Vinny is a Certified Senior Advisor® and owner of HomeLife Senior Care in Brentwood with wife Angela, a provider of professional, dependable in-home senior care. Vinny graduated with honors from Menlo College, Atherton, CA, earning a Bachelors degree in Management with a focus in International Management. Vinny’s passion is providing world-class home care for their elderly clients. Reach him at vinny@homelifesc.com.

Chuck Dybdal has covered sports for six decades for the Madera Daily Tribune, Los Angeles Herald Examiner, Contra Costa Times and Daily Racing Form. He has also been actively involved with nonprofit arts and hunger programs since returning home to Pittsburg.

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It Isnt Big To Make Others Feel Small His first book titled “Gladys’ Glasses” was a great hit with school aged children. Based upon his daughters’ ordeal he suddenly realized that there is a need for f you are a parent, you know that gut wrench- books about different subjects of bullying. He is curing feeling when your child opens up about being rently marketing his second edition in the series of five bullied at school or other places. The hurt that you feel, books. This one titled “Stanley No Stripes” focuses on the tears you shed silently, are only just the beginning. how some kids change with puberty faster than othWhen Harry Pacheco’s daughter had to start wear- ers. (His son was the inspiration behind Stanley.) The ing glasses entering kindergarten, he never dreamed third edition will be titled “Willies Wheelchair” and is that some of the other children could be so cruel. He about how special needs and handicapped kids are just raised her with an open mind, to be nice to others. as awesome. The fourth is “Cyrus the Cyber Bully” Sometimes that just isn’t enough when it comes to bul- based upon middle-school aged children when social lying. Most parents do not even know their kids bully media grows with popularity and as they enter high or that they are sometimes the victims. It is very hard school. The last in the series, “Not So King Kari” will to overcome. Bullying leaves a scar that can last a life- be based upon kids that wear name brands just to fit time. When Pacheco went to local book stores to find in or be popular. The books will be written every year. information about bullying, he couldn’t find anything The series targets elementary through middle school for younger children. What he did discover is most kids aged children, although, Harry says “I believe any age that have been bullied commit suicide. That is when group can benefit from the concepts of these books.”

Harry was born in Guam and raised in Hayward, Calihe did his research and started his book series about fornia. He currently resides in Murrieta with his family. bullying.

His illustrator is Phil Villanueva of Stockton who uses his passion for drawing in helping Harry carryout the great detail in the books.

The two of them self-publish the books with a business partner.

The books are currently available on amazon.com and harryepacheco.com or can be purchased at Books Inc. a local bookstore in Murrieta. When a school purchases the books on amazon.com Harry gives back by giving free books

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to some of the schools, and police stations in the area of their donation requests. He is also available for speaking engagements as he sets off for his book tour. If your school would like Harry to come and speak you can email him at harryepacheco@gmail.com for further information.

Delta Living Magazine will also be hosting a meet and greet here in the East Bay, so watch for further details.

At the end of the day, Harry states that when he speaks to local students, he’s spreading a powerful and rewarding message of acceptance regardless of race, appearance, gender, religion, culture or personality quirks, that he couldn’t think of doing anything else. “If I can keep one student from being a bully or being a victim of a bully, then I have served my purpose.” dlm www.deltalivingmagazine.com

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Cupid in the Digital Age ONLINE - 70% of the market share is on-line. Match.com, Plenty of Fish and eHarmony are notables among the mong the world’s oldest professions is 1,500 active sites. matchmaking and despite some fears of market DATING APPS- Smart phones saturation the electronic dating industry is booming. have brought on-line dating literally into As websites and apps have wildly proliferated in the the fingertips of legions of millennial’s last five years, Cupid’s arrow is now more likely to be using popular new apps. Take the dating delivered via the internet than at a singles bar. app Tinder, which has generated over The economy is not complaining. With a one billion matches since inception. It demographic of 124 million American singles, a boasts a subscriber base speaking over 2016 report by Marketdata enterprises Inc. shows 30 different languages and numbering $2.5 billion spent annually on matchmaking. between 100,000 and 297,000 users.

The app is free, profiting from ad and premium services. Demonstrating its’ lightning potential for instantaneous connection, during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, the app generated a 50% increase in downloads and usage.

As with any mercurial ride, there have been bumps with on-line dating. According to Pew Research Center, 54% of on-line daters surveyed feel that one or more individuals had seriously misrepresented themselves. 28% of the respondents reported having been made to feel harassed or uncomfortable by someone. Then, add to this the concerns of possible breaches and flawed privacy safeguards and you see that digital romance can have unadvertised price tags.

This said, social stigma has diminished with 87% of male and 83% of females now finding on-line dating as acceptable and 8% of 18-29 year olds saying that they found their current partner through online dating.

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Antioch’s Largest Chinese Buffet

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hen you have had too many conversations about where to eat with no reply, get in your car and drive to Antioch. At the corner of Buchanan Road and Somersville Road there is the New Oriental Buffet which is boasted as Antioch’s largest Chinese buffet. They are located at 2656 Somersville Road (Somersville Towne Center); you can’t miss it, nor would you want to.

Chef Tsang Yen Cheng opened this large restaurant after closing his facility in New York and moving back here to the Delta area in 2007 to be closer to his family. He employees 7-9 workers that provide all the services needed to serve you from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and they are open 365 days a year, including all holidays.

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take our drink order, and then point us into the direction of the huge buffet area.

I personally enjoyed that our table was selected not near another table. Being that they are capable of seating 241 guests, which includes a private party area of 74, you can eat without feeling cumbersome next to other guests.

We began our meal with over 20 freshly made choices of Sushi. If you don’t see a type you desire they will custom make what you want right there.

All you can eat buffet is what they offer.

• Lunch is $8.95 and seniors $7.95 • Dinner is $13.99 and seniors are $12.95 • Children’s prices vary and range from $3.99$11.49 and depends on their age and of course children under 3 eat free • Sunday and Holiday meals are $14.99 For those who do not have the time to dine in, you can choose their “Fill a box” option. A lunch takeout box is $9.76 and dinner is $9.95-$11.99.

You can fill the box with any food items you desire.

That was so nice because I prefer a certain type.

The rows of hot, steamy, freshly made appetizers, soups, chow mein, fried rice, pork, chicken, beef and sweet and sour dishes awaits you. They offer 73 dishes on their menu.

Their Mongolia BBQ is in the back area. You will not want to miss this. Pick from the many fresh meat and vegetable choices and the chef grills your creation right before your eyes. I am hungry just thinking about it.

They have the largest meaty ribs I have ever seen at a buffet, along with large pieces of chicken on skewers, crawfish, crab legs, and fried prawns. The salmon was one of the best that my friend had ever tasted.

Of course they have American choices of food available, along with a salad bar, and children’s choices. Awe, let’s not forget the dessert bar with cream puffs, cookies, ice cream and other pastries.

So, the next time you can’t decide where to eat, take your family and friends to Antioch’s largest Chinese Buffet: New Oriental Buffet. Tell them Cha-Cha sent you. dlm www.deltalivingmagazine.com

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Family ties bind Pittsburg Entertainment & Hall of Fame inductees

By Chuck Dybdal

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ittsburg artists have always considered themselves family, and the fourth Pittsburg Entertainment & Arts Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony was truly a family affair.

The Oct. 8 Induction Ceremony at Pittsburg’s Creative Arts Building included two brothers, Ramiro and Nick Amador, as well as an uncle and nephew, James Riso and Salvatore Mercurio.

Riso’s son Peter, a 2016 Inductee, represented his father at the ceremony.They are the third father-son duo inducted along with Papa John Guerrero and his son John and Delfo Lanzafame and his son Chris. There is also another uncle-nephew combination with Raymond and Gerald Gasper as well as brothers Johnny Steele and Steve Lopez.

Pittsburg artists have always shown respect for preceding generations, and Ramiro Amador, Pete Riso and Mercurio are more excited for their relatives than for themselves.

Ramiro, who played in bands such as Amador & Friends, N Da House and Tortilla Soup with his now deceased older brother, said he was happier about the news of Nick’s induction than his own.

“Having him go in, representing his generation, all the musicians he grew up and played with and our family is great,” Amador said.

“Truthfully, yes, I’m happier for my father,” said Riso.

“It’s special that people appreciated his contributions.”

Mercurio played in a band, the Four Cs that consisted of four cousins and was mentored by James Riso.

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Pete Riso left, Sal Mercurio reminiscence about their band days while going through photographs

legendary Pittsburg band The Royal Heartbeats that recorded for Capital Records and was a dynamic performer especially when playing his signature tune, ‘Honky Tonk,’ which was played in his honor at the ceremony.

Bass player Ramiro Amador is one of the original members of the long-running PHDs and has toured with Malo for years as well as writing original music.

Riso performed solo and in duos, trios and big bands, entertaining troops at Camp Stoneman, regularly headlining at the El Rio Club in Antioch and also forming a popular duo with Delfo Lanzafame at weddings and social events.

In addition to his music, including fronting several jazz groups, Mercurio is an artist whose works have

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Nick Amador and James Riso were mentors to the younger members of their families, instilling in them the excitement of many genres of music as well as professionalism. Those lessons took root and have been paid forward.

Joining the Amador brothers and Riso and Mercurio in the 2017 Induction Class were Sal Bruno, Ann Custer, Silvester Henderson, Jerry Lumbre, Chito Perez, Cortez Walker, David Ward and Jack French and Bill Plummer, who co-directed Pittsburg High School’s first major musical production, ‘Guys And Dolls.’ Nick Amador and Bruno were typical Pittsburg musical brothers, who would substitute for each other at performances if the other couldn’t attend. dlm www.deltalivingmagazine.com

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The Scamless Society

By Vinny DiNicola

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an you imagine anything more diabolical than targeting and preying on our elderly by means of telemarketing scams, impersonation fraud and sales pitches designed to trick and rob them?

These scams are run by professionals who carefully and methodically construct their frauds. They use pressure with their victims, telling them they have to act quickly and immediately. Many of us believe we would easily detect a fraud scheme. It turns out this just isn't the case and, often, these crimes are not reported because victims feel foolish and gullible. A recent review in 2015 and 2016 of more than 5 million complaints filed with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says that consumers aged 60 and older complained most about imposter scams, telemarketing cons and tech support scams.

What follows are a few examples you’ll want to be aware of and maybe share with your family and friends.

The Sweepstakes Scam is a scam that specifically targets seniors. With great enthusiasm, the caller tells the senior they have won $1 million dollars, or more.They may even say they have also won a new car and they’re asked what color they would like.

The caller tells them that their win is guaranteed.

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is really happening to them. They often imagine all the good they will do with the money for their family, or their community and fall prey.

Another shameful scam is The IRS Impersonation Fraud.

The IRS reports that over $29 million dollars has been stolen using this recent scam.

This swindle involves someone posing by phone as an aggressive IRS agent. They tell their victim they must immediately pay past due taxes and threaten the victim with arrest that day if the money isn't paid immediately by wire transfer, or other method. You’ll find a wealth of information regarding this scam and how to report it at http://treasury.gov/tigta/contact_report_scam.shtml The Tech Support Scam starts with a warning on your computer, possibly with a blinking alert, or malware alert that says your PC is infected and offers a toll free number to call to connect with a Microsoft support technician. When the number is called, the scammer asks to access your computer remotely to test for computer infections. Undoubtedly they discover your computer is infected with viruses and spyware. For a credit card payment that

averages $300 they offer to clean up your system and solve your problem. Of course, your computer is not infected and of course, Microsoft would never contact you in this way to advise you of a problem on your computer.

Sadly, we don’t live in a scam-less society, so we have to fight back. Keep in mind that our elderly are particularly vulnerable. Share with family, friends and neighbors whenever you hear of a fraud. Remember, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is! dlm Vinny DiNicola is a Certified Senior Advisor® and owner of HomeLife Senior Care in Brentwood with wife Angela. Email: vinny@homelifesc.com www.deltalivingmagazine.com

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Buying a Healthy Plant By: Debbie Gatt

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ave you gone into a department store or nursery looking for an indoor plant? Some places are limited on selection. Others just do not look very healthy at all. What do you look for?

You may think because the soil is dried up that the plant is also half dead.

That may not be the case at all. Plants are better off with dried soil than overly moist soil. They will bounce back with some TLC and water. You need to investigate the health of the plant.

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chance of root rot. When plants get over watered and are not allowed to dry out before you water again, they see brown or black spots speckled over will eventually get root rot. It is just a the leaf? You don’t want that one.This is matter of time before they will die on a sign the plant has pest problems. Any you. While you are looking at the stem pest problem is difficult to get rid of. If area, check the soil. If you see a powyou see tiny silky webbing, like a spi- dery white substance scattered around der web, you definitely do not want this the top of the soil, it may be mildew. one. Those are from spider mites and This may become a problem down the are very difficult to remove completely. road. It will all depend on how you take They spread like wild fire throughout care of your plant. This one is easier to the plant. Eventually they suck out the fix. You can just repot it with fresh soil life of the plant and it dies. Another sign and do not over water it. to look for is tiny flying gnats around a When you look at a plant that has plant. They are a problem as well. It is nice thick stems, most the leaves are easier to get rid of them, but why buy similar in shape and size, no tiny specksomething that isn’t healthy. les of any type, and the soil does not Next, check out the stem area where show any signs of mildew, this is the it is closest to the soil. Is there a dark- one you want. ened area near the soil and it feels or Another trick of buying from delooks a bit soft? This is a very good partment stores is to find out when a new shipment of plants are due to arrive. They will be in the healthiest condition. Once they

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have been sitting around for a while on the shelf it is a breeding ground for pest problems. They spread quickly from plant to plant. These plant pests cause no problem for your household. They are only attracted to the plants. Most of them are microscopic. The ways to detect the bugs are the signs they leave behind on the leaves, stems, and soil.

Proper care of your plants will prevent pest problems. Enjoy your plant shopping! dlm

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It is in the Cards

By Mary Cardenas

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hen I was asked about writing this article in reference to spirituality and psychics I wasn’t sure really where to begin. The more I thought about it, when someone comes to me for a reading and they've never had one before, there are usually some questions, along with some skepticism.

When people ask me, “are you for real?” Yep, I'm the real thing.

I was born this way. Then they will ask about the deck of cards before me. As I explain it’s a team effort of my cards and my spirit guides. My Oracle cards are best described as a tool that helps me narrow down what I'm hearing intuitively to a point so I can help answer your question. My guides were gifted to me at birth and they help by giving me clarity. Everyone has guides.

During my readings my guides chat with your guides and together we get some picture of what is going on.

One of the biggest fears I hear from people who have never had a reading before is addressing death. “Are you going to tell me I’m going to die?!”We all know death is something we will all face, but as for the details, I don’t go there. That’s between you and your higher power. If you ask about your loved one who is sick and if you should go spend time with them because you’re afraid of the amount of time they have left…GO. Not because I know something you don’t but because in the end none of us should squander any time we have with each other.

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matters, to you then by all means go.

If you’re curious about readings I suggest looking for a readers’ event. I’ve been on both sides of the table for decades.The best thing about events is most readers offer smaller readings usually at a lesser rate. This allows you to interact with a reader to see how comfortable you are with them before committing to a session. The internet has options for readings on various sites. I’ve met many of my clients through Etsy where I offer single question readings or more lengthy options. Relax and have fun with it. Don’t take any reading too much to heart. You must remember that life comes down to one of the most beautiful gifts we’ve been given – freewill.

Readings are fun tools used for entertainment purposes not religious ones, to help guide us when we feel like we need to clear up the image we have of our lives right now along the path you have been on. Kind of like that “lucky” penny some carry. Always remember you can change it all. Freewill is amazing. If you like your reading then keep on your path as you were and you could very well end up where it said you would. Remember this is your reading and you may leave with the impression that you want something different.

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Loving Your Body at Any Age

By Michelle McClintock Women’s Transformational Coach, NLP Practitioner, and Pranic Healer michelle@tunedintowellness.com

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o you’ve got some wrinkles, a sprinkling of gray hair and things just don’t seem to be in the same place anymore. Whether we like it or not our bodies change, our memories aren’t as sharp as they used to be and we need glasses to read the menu. It’s how we handle this change that makes all the difference. Getting older does not mean you turn into a pumpkin that carries an AARP card and goes to bed at 7pm. We can choose to embrace it, or we can fight it. I say we embrace it and make the most of it!

Women gain a certain confidence later in life that we didn’t have in our 20’s, or even 30’s. The pressures of life that we faced then were intense. We balanced careers, relationships, and raising kids. All while trying to maintain our looks, our toned bodies and perfect hair. It was exhausting. Plus, society puts so much pressure on women to look a certain way when all we wanted to do was put on yoga pants and not have to wear make-up.

Once we are into our 40’s and beyond, many women leave behind the pressure to look, and be, perfect. We start to appreciate the curves of our bodies, the wrinkles that show we smiled a lot, and the gray in our hair is just some added sparkle. But sometimes we have trouble appreciating our new bodies.

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our arms starting to sag, our bellies getting softer, and varicose veins appearing. So how can we embrace this new body that we have?

Here are some tips to love and appreciate your body at any age: 1. Let go of perfection. Know that loving your body is not about perfection; it’s about loving the sum of all of you.Your kindness, your strong legs, your smile and your wisdom.

2. Appreciate your body and take care of it. Your body has taken you through a lot in your lifetime. Treat it kindly and show it how much you appreciate it by eating nourishing foods, getting massages, or wearing your favorite fabrics.

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The key is to learn to embrace your ever changing body and love it every step of the way.You are unique and so is your body.With every year come more wisdom and more beauty. Look at yourself with love and appreciation every day.You deserve it!

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Royal Family KIDS (RFK) is an of children are removed from their homes and placed in foster care international organization that holds due to abuse, neglect or abandonment. week-long camps for children in the For these precious souls, life has come foster care system. Most of these kids to a dead end even before it has begun. experience security, warmth, and love There is hope however, as the foster for the first time in their lives. For care system plays an integral role for them, it can be a life-changing experithese children. Foster parents become ence. Wayne and Diane Tesch are the

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to actively engage and mentor other local churches to start RFK Camps.

Their vision is for every foster child ages six to twelve to have a weeklong summer camp experience—leaving no one behind.

The Royal Family KIDS Brentwood Camp is funded 100 percent by donations to provide camp services at a cost of $60,000 per year. The cost covers all meals and lodging for the campers and the staff that attend full time. Each child is given a variety of new items during the week of camp that they can take home with them and call their very own. Over the past four years, RFK has taken over 230 local foster children to camp where they are treated like royalty throughout the week. When the children arrive at RFK Camp, they are assigned a caring counselor, along with a surrogate “Grandma” and “Grandpa” and “Aunt” and “Uncle.” For so many of these precious children, this is their first experience with how a real family functions.

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Royal Family KIDS Brentwood hosts a major fundraiser each year in which many local businesses and individuals attend and provide with financial donations as well as silent auction items. Currently, a significant amount of financial contributions come from individuals. For the New Year they are looking to match $10,000.

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When asked why do I refer to my cosmetic business as “Changing Lives”? I reply, “I realize it sounds unusual to describe cosmetics as changing lives, but that’s exactly what it does on multiple levels. “Science is Beautiful”, that is how I describe these, non-toxic (EU) European standardized products that change lives. Since the United Sates doesn’t regulate cosmetic content as strictly as the EU, many irritants are incorporated into many other competing product lines. Younique products adhere to EU guidelines, having worked for me, eliminating irritation, redness, and improved my skin, they have also worked for millions of other women too.”

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The wigs are easy to care for, with a natvertown there is this wig shop called Rapunzel Wigs. When you walk by the ural texture and movement that never goes front of the store located at 505 west Sec- away. Some are made with human hair, ond Street and peak into the window at all most are synthetic just brush and go. Synthe wonderful wigs and jewelry on display, thetic wigs are better used for those that your curiosity will certainly get the best of are sick or have Cancer.Wear them long or short whatever you desire, different styles you.

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After a career in sales and entrepreneur- kids. Professional fittings are given at the ship, Angie Bashir of Antioch, opened the time of purchase. Follow up is also offered wig shop in 2013, to help women who at your convenience.

Although, reasonably priced, Angie have suffered hair loss through cancer, cerpasses on her discounts to her customtain types of diseases, thinning hair or just to change up their lifestyle. Wanting to re- ers; trying to stay below the competition store their beauty, Angie offers custom fit- because “it isn’t about the money” it is

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about the reaffirmation she sees in her clients when they feel they have lost all their beauty. That is more rewarding than any money. Helping the women or children is what I truly love and I am very passionate about my work. Satisfaction is guaranteed.

Angie states, “I want my customers to leave with the satisfaction, honesty and respect with no pressure, no uncomfortable feelings just ease and pleasure”.

Angie recently started offering handmade jewelry to accent some of the hair pieces. The elegant pieces are made by owners Dawn & Kristen Lovell of Loveys Vintage and Silver. “The jewelry has been a huge hit with the customers.” She says, “Selling out on certain weekends.” Never the same piece is sold; each one is unique just like the hair she sells.

So next time you stroll down in Antioch’s Rivertown stop by Rapunzel Wigs and check out all Angie has to offer. Even if you don’t purchase anything the experience and the knowledge is unforgettable.

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Sanctuary for the living

By Glenda Kugler

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he Mission of being guided by faith, cultural traditions, and financial preferences has made Catholic Funeral & Cemetery services of the Diocese of Oakland (CFCS) one of the most sought after charitable organizations here in the East Bay. One of the oldest and most beautiful locations can be found right in Antioch. Holy Cross Cemetery has two distinct facili40

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Dominican Fathers, who first arrived in Eastern Contra Costa County in the 1850’s founded and established Holy Cross as a burial ground to administer the needs of resident Catholics and their families.The Diocese of Oakland later assumed responsibility for Holy Cross and expanded the services including a modern funeral center, chapel and reception hall. With extensive landscaping, chapels, crypts, mausole-

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ums and vineyards make up one of the oldest cemeteries in the Oakland Diocese. Over the course of the cemetery’s 136 years of service, more than 10,000 committal services have taken place.

The staff at Holy Cross always puts families first. The facilities are inviting and the services that they provide are as unique as the people they honor.

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advertorial edgeable and professional. They even offer flexible no interest payment plans. Families leave with the peace of mind that their loved one will be respected and their family’s wishes will be honored. Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services take care of people from all walks of life with funded through donations. Available is no Charge and it ensures that the educational and financial assistance to individuals in the community and remains do not remain at home or programs to those who are in need. ones who were victims of violent end up forgotten or scattered.

Some examples of these programs crimes. * Family Heritage Program: this include: * All Soul Remembrance Program: unique program allows for graves, * Mother Teresa Program: Inspired by CFCS offers a dignified commitcrypts or niches already owned by Mother Teresa’s work with the poor tal in the All Souls Remembrance the families to be transformed into in order to provide sacred and digCrypt. This program is for the crea family estate. The plot serves as a nified funeral and cemetery services mated remains of anyone, of nay family’s final gathering place, allowfor those in need who would otherfaith, at any of our cemeteries.

There ing family members that live apart to wise not be able to pay for them. It is be together on their final journey. A place for future generations can remember. * Obituary Program: This features helpful tools, forms, downloads, samples and other information you’ll need to craft the perfect obituary.

Other searches are available too. * Legacy of Faith Program: When you purchase certain cemetery properties from any of our Catholic Cemeteries, you may be eligible for a tax donation based upon the value of that property.

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As with any charitable organization, CFCS follows sacred traditions and honored values. They believe in planning ahead which can be the most loving and responsible thing you can do for your family. By taking the step to plan in advance you can ensure that your final wishes are met while minimizing the emotional and financial stress for your loved ones. Holy Cross’s experienced Family Service Advisors assist you every step of the way in planning yours and your family’s funeral and cemetery needs. There is no need for emotional overspending or stress at a time that should be devoted to the grieving and the healing process.

Today is the day to make that call for your free consultation. Come visit the beautiful grounds, amazing vineyards and sample some of the Bishops Vineyard Wine. Holy Cross is located at 2200 East 18th Street, Antioch, CA 94509. Speak with an Advisor at (510) 931-5861.

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Cancers of the skin are growing to epidemic proportions. Over the past few decades, the ozone layer has been depleted and the filtering effect has been weakening with the result that the sun’s direct radiation is creating serious health problems.

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pecially between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., even on overcast days. UV rays are not blocked by clouds. Some of the highest cancer rates are found in Seattle because people don’t imagine they are in danger by the sun when it is clouded over.

KEEP YOUR SKIN COVERED Clothing plays an important role in protection. Any shirt or blouse made of heavy material will provide some protection. Layer up. Sun-protective clothing is widely available with labels displaying the SPF ratings.

DON’T DELAY IF YOU SEE SOMETHING STRANGE ON YOUR SKIN All three cancers are easily curable when detected in the first stages, so it is wise to head immediately for a dermatology clinic at the first sign of change in a wart or mole or the appearance of some blemish on the skin. Delay in starting treatments inevitably results in prolonging the healing process with the dreadful possibility of the disease becoming chronic or, in the case of melanoma, deadly. It takes a specialist only a few moments to make a judgment about whether a particular condition is benign or should be examined further.

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