Great news for college bound seniors – Travis Credit Union announced today that it will award twenty, $1,500 scholarships.

Travis Credit Union encourages all graduating seniors to apply.  Each applicant must be a high school senior with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, bound for a two–or four–year college or university and a member of Travis Credit Union in good standing.  Students who live in Travis Credit Union’s twelve-county service region and are not yet members may join the credit union and apply for a scholarship at the same time.

“In the last 12 years, we have received a tremendous response from young members who have exhibited a commitment to academic excellence and community service.  We look forward to recognizing even more of our deserving young members this year,” says Barry Nelson, Travis Credit Union’s president and CEO.

The Travis Credit Union Board of Directors established the scholarship program in 2004 and named it the Mary Keith Duff Memorial Scholarship Fund in honor of a long-time board member, who passed away in December 2004.

Scholarship applications are available at any branch location or online at Travis Credit Union’s website at www.traviscu.org.  In addition to a completed application other requirements include: a 250-word essay, a certified high school transcript and a letter of recommendation from a teacher.

Completed applications must be received no later than the close of business Monday, March 7, 2016.

“As a credit union, we are founded on the philosophy of ‘people helping people,’ and we stand behind the principles that promote human development and social responsibility,” adds Nelson.  “Offering these scholarships is just one way Travis Credit Union adds value for our members and is assisting them with the increasing cost of higher education while reinforcing our commitment to their financial success.”

Headquartered in Vacaville, California, Travis Credit Union is a not-for-profit cooperative financial institution serving those who live or work in Contra Costa, Alameda, Colusa, Merced Napa, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, and Yolo Counties. Currently, Travis Credit Union is the 13th largest credit union in California with more than 177,000 members and more than $2.5 billion in assets. As one of the leading financial institutions in Solano, Contra Costa, Napa, Yolo and Merced Counties, Travis Credit Union’s strength lies in its faithful commitment to its members and the community; its solid, secure history; and its long-standing track record of dedicated service.

Travis has branches in Antioch at 2721 Lone Tree Way in the Terraces Shopping Center and 5819 Lone Tree Way, Suite A in the Slatten Ranch Shopping Center.

The decorated windows of Urban Jumble antiques and salvage store, located at 307 G Street, in downtown Antioch, winner of the 2015 Rivertown Holiday Store & Window Decor contest, as voted by shoppers.

By Allen Payton

Out of 556 votes from shoppers between November 28 and December 12, the winner of the best holiday decorations in the Antioch Rivertown 2015 Holiday Store & Window Décor Contest is Urban Jumble with 140 votes. They will be awarded a one-time, 1/4-page ad in the Antioch Herald, which has a $500 value. The antique store is located at 307 G Street.

Winners of the Ballot Drawing Prizes, for those who voted in the contest are as follows:

Queen B’s Quilt Shop – Quilt – Cindy Phearson

Jim Lanter State Farm – Starbucks Coffee package 1 – Steve Brown

Jim Lanter State Farm – Starbucks Coffee package 2 – Sara Garcia

Jim Lanter State Farm – Holiday Snack Bowl package – Thula Keith

Oddly Unique – $50 Gift Certificate – Kimberli Williams

Oddly Unique, Too – $50 Gift Certificate – Francine Hudson

G St. Mercantile – $50 Gift Certificate – Debbie Delta

Almost There Travel – Disney Diamond Celebration promo package – Christina Kenson

Each of them will be contacted about their prize.

Thank you to all the businesses that participated and to all who voted in this year’s contest. See more photos of the window and store decorations of the businesses in Antioch’s historic, downtown Rivertown on our Antioch Rivertown Facebook page.

Photos with Santa through the 24th, Pet Photos with Santa Dec. 14th

The Christmas Celebration continues at Somersville Towne Center with a free breakfast with Santa plus entertainment by Lori and RJ in Center Court by Macy’s, Saturday morning, December 9th starting at 8:30 a.m.

Photos with Santa continue through Thursday, December 24th and Pet Photos with Santa will be held again, on Monday, December 14th from 5-8 p.m.

Somersville Towne Center, East County’s only enclosed mall, is located at 2550 Somersville Road in Antioch. For more information visit www.SomersvilleTowneCenter.com.

As seen in the December print edition of the Antioch Herald.

The shops in Antioch’s historic, downtown Rivertown, will be holding the third of three Saturday events during the holiday season, with their Customer Appreciation Day, tomorrow, Saturday, December 12th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and everyone is invited.

Oak Ridge Winery from Lodi will be doing a wine tasting from 2-4 p.m. at 209 G Street.

The Antioch Singing Angels will begin caroling from 213 G St from 2-4 p.m. and are looking for volunteers to join.  Hot cocoa and cookies included.

Santa will be available at 213 G Street from 3-5 p.m. for free photos by Bev Knight that will be available online.

Be sure to vote for your favorite window decorations in the Holiday Store Window Décor Contest and be entered to win prizes from downtown shops.

So, shop for unique Christmas gifts, eat at downtown restaurants and enjoy the holiday spirit in Rivertown.

Download the attached ballot and vote for your favorite window or store decorations from the list of participating Rivertown businesses and be entered to win Prizes from Shops in Antioch’s Historic Downtown! Voting starts this Saturday, November 28, during Small Business Saturday. You must turn in your ballot by 5 PM, Saturday, December 12. Please mark only ONE box. 2015 Rivertown Holiday Store Window Décor Contest Ballot

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ALL POSITIONS OPEN.

COME IN FOR INTERVIEWS OR APPLICATIONS ON SATURDAY & SUNDAY, STARTING NOVEMBER 21ST, FROM 11AM TO 5PM. MANAGERS ON SITE READY TO HIRE.

LOCATION ADDRESS: 4827 LONE TREE WAY, ANTIOCH, CA 94531

(In the former Uno’s Restaurant)

Owner Lynn Kutsal with one of her long time customers, Antioch businessman Isaac Negrin, as he enjoys a salad at Nature’s Bounty Cafe, recently.

By Allen Payton

Lynn Kutsal can’t believe it’s been 10 years since she opened Nature’s Bounty Cafe in Antioch’s historic, downtown Rivertown, as of last month.

They’ve been serving their customers, who have become their friends, delicious breakfast, lunch and baked goods each Monday through Friday, as well as offering their catering services throughout the week and on weekends.

“We have an amazing client base,” Kutsal stated. “I can never express our thanks, enough for everyone who has been so good to us.”

Known for their breakfast burritos and famous carrot cake cream cheese frosting cupcakes, their apple, walnut, chicken salad has been a favorite. But the Erin salad, named for a former employee, is now the favorite.

“It’s our everything, kitchen sink salad,” she said. “People just love it.”

Kutsal is planning to expand her catering side of the business, next year and they’re “working on some things for 2016 that are all really exciting,” she added. Those include new menus and on-line ordering for cafe customers, so they don’t have to call in.

They will also be revising their Dinner Club, rolling out Health & Fit dinners to take home, beginning the first of the year.

They also will be offering Thanksgiving Feast sides, including stuffing and all the trimmings. You just have to provide the turkey.

Located at 211 G Street, they’re open 9-2 Mon, 9-3 Tues-Fri, closed Sat. and Sun. You can see their menu online by searching Natures Bounty Cafe Menu. Stop by or call today, 777-0600 and be sure to “like” them on Facebook.