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JULY 2018
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
7 Deb’s Dialog/Editor’s Notes
13 La Strada Restaurant
16 El Cerrito Trail Trekkers
By Shelly Provost
20 Staycations - Things to do in Town
24 Illuminating With Hope and
Inspiration
By Jeannie Howard
30 Restaurant Review - Jennifer &
Todd’s Café Soleil
By Vickie Lewis
34 Dining Guide
40 Learning Connection -
Schools, Camps & Daycares
42 Business Directory
47 Personal Finance Solutions
48 Home and Garden
53 Real Estate Section
56 2018 Richmond Writes!
Poetry Contest Winners Selected
59 Calendar of Events
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