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TABLE OF CONTENTS
7 Deb’s Dialog/Editor’s Notes
16 Hilltop Community Church
20 Shop Local in Pinole Special Section
20 A Man With a Plan
By Matt Larson
24 A Castle In Pinole?
By Stella Faria
26 A Pinole Landmark Comes to Light
By George R. Vincent
33 Restaurant Review -
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
By Vickie Lewis
36 Dining Guide
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George R. Vincent
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NOVEMBER 2017
40 Real Estate Section
41 Learning Connection -
Schools, Camps & Daycares
42 Business Directory
48 Home and Garden
54 Eclectic Explorations
By Matt Larson
56 Give Local Special Section
58 Personal Finance Solutions
59 Calendar of Events
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