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Teen Talk: I think my little sister is anorexic
Jul 02, 2009; ... Q: My younger sister is 15 and paranoid about her weight, becausewhen she was younger, she was teased about being fat. I think shehas anorexia. She barely eats, but occasionally she'll stuff herselfand then force herself to throw up in the bathroom. She also startedtaking laxatives every ...
Walnut Creek/Lamorinda Arts Notes -- July 2
Jul 02, 2009; ... Walnut Creek 'Broadway Heat' premiers July 17 Diablo Actors' Ensemble's production of "Broadway Heat," amusical revue of the hottest shows currently on Broadway, is set toraise the curtain July 17 and run through Aug. 9 at its intimatetheater in Walnut Creek. Enjoy ...
Military honors -- Walnut Creek Journal, July 2
Jul 02, 2009; ... Air Force Airman Charles A. Martin graduated from basic militarytraining at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Theairman completed an intensive eight-week program that includedtraining in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values,physical fitness and basic ...
Scholastic honors -- Walnut Creek Journal, July 2
Jul 02, 2009; ... Jennifer Overell of Walnut Creek has graduated from MarquetteUniversity in Milwaukee. Overell earned a bachelor of arts injournalism ....
library corner
Jul 02, 2009; ... All Contra Costa County library branches offer a variety ofprograms for children and families. See branch listings for programinformation and for branch operating hours. Updated information isavailable by calling 800-984-4636, or by visiting the Web site atwww.ccclib.org. Walnut ...
Datebook for July 1-7
Jul 02, 2009; ... Political notes and notices of classes, lectures, meetings,activities for seniors and those who are single, workshops andmiscellaneous events are published weekly. They include activitiesof nonprofit groups in Contra Costa County. To have an itemconsidered submit it in writing at least ...
Library Corner
Jul 02, 2009; ... All Contra Costa County library branches offer programs forchildren, teens, adults and families. All branches will be closedJuly 3-5 for the Independence Day holiday. For updated informationand regular operating hours, contact the local branch, call 800-984-4636 or visit ...
Reflections of the Past
Jul 02, 2009; ... Pioneer couple JAMES ALFRED JORY and his wife, Lilla Locke Jory, pose for aformal photo on their 50th anniversary in 1949, he wearing hiswedding bowler -- which was part of the Senior Center exhibit duringConcord's incorporation centennial in 2005 -- and she in heroriginal ...
Concord/Clayton public meetings
Jul 02, 2009; ... Concord The City Council is scheduled to meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July6, in the council chamber of the Farrel A. Stewart Civic Center,1950 Parkside Drive. Council meetings are televised live on ComcastChannel 28 and on Astound Channel 29. 925-671-3158. The Zoning ...
In the Military
Jul 02, 2009; ... Asis Army Pvt. Jason L. Asis, the son of Jesse Asis and CatherineLustan, both of Concord, graduated this spring from basic combattraining at Fort Sill in Lawton, Okla. During the nine weeks of training, he studied the Army missionand received instruction and training ...
Datebook for July 1-7
Jul 02, 2009; ... Political notes and notices of classes, lectures, meetings,activities for seniors and those who are single, workshops andmiscellaneous events are published weekly. They include activitiesof nonprofit groups in Contra Costa County. To have an itemconsidered submit it in writing at least ...
Concord, Clayton plan Fourth festivities
Jul 02, 2009; ... People who like to spend the whole day celebrating the Fourth ofJuly will get an opportunity to do just that when Clayton andConcord host their annual celebrations Saturday. Clayton's festivities begin early with a pancake breakfast from 7to 10 a.m. at Endeavor Hall, hosted by the ...
Ice cream social reschedules for sunny day
Jul 02, 2009; ... The Concord Historical Society's Ice Cream Social fundraiser wasplanned perfectly -- the Galindo House Gardens were reserved,Dreyer's Ice Cream would deliver gallons of its well-known productand historical society members were ready with their ice creamscoops. However, no one ...
Transcript Digest
Jul 02, 2009; ... Digest Camp Concord -- Concord's family camp at South Lake Tahoe. All-inclusive pernight structure includes all meals, hot showers, accommodations incabins, organized excursions, optional activities for children.Spaces also still available at Youth Camp. Information and ...
Best of Walnut Creek -- July 2
Jul 02, 2009; ... Best of Walnut Creek CLASSES/WORKSHOPS Lindsay Wildlife Museum -- Offering more than 150 summer programsfor a variety of interests and age levels. 1931 First Ave., WalnutCreek. 925-935-1978, www.wildlife-museum.org. -- Contra Costa Christian Theatre Summer Camp -- 9 ...
Around Dublin: Beating the gas pump with help from an air pump
Jul 02, 2009; ... You don't have to be a professional economist to figure out thatthe recession has had a major impact in our little corner of theworld. From stores closing up shop (Circuit City, Expo and severalothers) to the sounds of silence in areas of town where there usedto be a lot of new ...
Ruben Navarrette Jr: Was court's decision in New Haven case judicial activism? You bet
Jul 02, 2009; ... AS ONE WHO is critical of racial preferences, I'm surprised tofind myself disappointed in the Supreme Court's 5-4 decision inRicci v. DeStefano, a case involving a group of mostly whitefirefighters in New Haven, Conn. They alleged "reversediscrimination" after the city threw out a ...
Byron Williams: California deserves better than what Sacramento gives
Jul 02, 2009; ... BERNARD MADOFF stood in front of the judge just before receivinghis sentence of 150 years for conducting the largest Ponzi scheme inhistory and read a personal statement. As he concluded, Madoffreportedly turned to the courtroom crowd, and said, "I am sorry,"adding: "I know that doesn't ...
Oakland Tribune July 2 Letters to the editor
Jul 02, 2009; ... Long-term services A JUNE 27 article, "State says it will pursue pay cuts forcaregivers," on caregiving costs raises an important question ourcountry must consider: How can we ensure that the millions ofAmericans who need long-term services and support receive theservices they ...
Contra Costa Times July 2 Letters from our readers
Jul 02, 2009; ... Here is one easy way to help the nation move toward energyindependence. We recently invested in solar panels on our house in California.It was incredible to start seeing our electric meter run backwardsimply due to sunshine. The problem is that current rules in California ...