Click on the ad to visit the website to register for the event.

photo by salliegoetsch.com

By Allen Payton

After Humphrey’s on the Delta Restaurant closed its doors this last Christmas Eve, the building went into foreclosure and was then sold by Wells Fargo Bank, which carried the loan.

A new buyer purchased it about a month ago. Local businessman John Majidi, President of Majidi Properties in Antioch, bought the restaurant and plans to either run it, himself, or find someone who will.

The restaurant sits on property owned by the City of Antioch and the previous owners were behind on their rent payments, (which were based on a percentage of sales or a flat rate, whichever was greater) by about $68,000.

The restaurant was given an appraised value of $940,000, last year. The remaining loan balance was $400,000. So, if Majidi paid the note and the back rent to the City, he was able to get twice the value for his investment without even opening the doors, again.

Check back for more information on this issue.

By Allen Payton

Owned by Antioch residents Steve and Cheryn Adcock, with partners Mike Liston and his son Jeff, Able Hearth & Home has been serving Antioch and East County for 10 years.

Steve started in the industry repairing stoves and fireplaces and has been in the handyman business for 30 years.

Started in Pittsburg, with their first store on Buchanan, they relocated to Antioch, last year, near Costco.

They offer brand name wood, gas and pellet stoves and fireplace inserts, fuel and accessories – plus the Big Green Egg barbecues.

“The key thing to know is we can save you on your energy bill this winter and everyone after,” Steve says.

That’s because 95% of fireplaces in California are decorative and not built to heat the home – which means they’re less efficient. In fact only 20-30%!

“The stoves and fireplaces we sell are 70-90% efficient, even more efficient than home heating systems,” he added.

Able is the only full-service fireplace and stove company in East County offering sales, service, parts and repair.

In fact, they’re not only members of the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association, they’re certified with the National Fireplace Institute and Jeff is certified as a Chimney Sweep with the Chimney Safety Institute of America.

They are the experts! So stop in and see them at 1874 Verne Roberts Circle, near Costco or call 925-586-0378.

Be sure to see their ad on page 11 of our February issue for great savings, this month.

Representatives of the Antioch Chamber of Commerce join owner Todd Traut (holding scissors), and staff in the Ribbon Cutting to officially open his new business, CPR Cell Phone Repair on Friday, March 1, 2013.

By Allen Payton, Publisher

Another new business opened in Antioch, recently. Todd Traut opened a CPR Cell Phone Repair store in town in January with a “soft opening.” It is one of over 100 CPR locations in the U.S., Canada and South America.

They can repair any type of cell phone, as well as tablets and gaming devices.

At the ribbon cutting with the Antioch Chamber at his store, today, Traut said, “We’re happy to be in Antioch. This a good location with a lot of traffic and with all the growth in the area”

“Most of our business occurs in the mornings and evenings, because of the commuters,” he added. “But, we get a steady stream of stay-at-home moms coming in during the day.”

Dr. Sean Wright, President of the Antioch Chamber of Commerce offered his congratulations to the new business.

“We’re glad to have you in Antioch and wish you success,” Wright stated before Traut cut the ribbon officially opening his store.

Tomorrow – Saturday, March 2 – they’ll be hosting their Grand Opening and invite everyone to stop by to enter to win prizes. See their flyer, below.

They’re located at 5865 Lone Tree Way, Suite F in the same center as PetSmart, across from Lumpy’s and near Tao San Jin and Country Waffles Restaurants.

For more information call them at 237-9940 or visit their website at www.cpr-antioch.com.

Date: Tuesday, March 19th, 2013
Time: 10:30 am – 5pm (Full Agenda to be published)

Where: Los Medanos College
2700 East Leland Rd.
Pittsburg, CA 94565

Event Fee: Register by March 2nd and pay $35. After March 2nd pay $45. On the day of the event pay $65

Incorporating:

Antioch, Pittsburg, Brentwood, Oakley, Discovery Bay, Bay Point and Rio Vista Chambers of Commerce

Educating 300 business owners on ways to transform their business through Technology.

To register, visit www.techpalooza.com today!

Brought to you by the Antioch Chamber of Commerce.

How will you achieve your goals in 2013? Start with our Max Muscle Sports Nutrition Brentwood/Antioch Running TEAM!  We have teamed up with Road Runner Sports, the home of the world’s largest selection of running and walking gear. In a little more than one week from now, we will be holding a BY-INVITE-ONLY running clinic for the running enthusiasts!  LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE!  You MUST contact us and be confirmed in order to participate Inbox us or email MaxMuscleBrentwood@yahoo.com if you are interested!

*** LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE ***

MaxMuscle is located at 5887 Lone Tree Way, Antioch.

Nominations for the Antioch Chamber of Commerce’s Business, Citizen, Youth and Nonprofit of the Year awards are underway. Nomination forms are on the chamber’s website, www.antiochchamber.com or by calling the chamber at 757-1800 and are due January 25, 2013.

The Business of the Year Award honors a company’s contributions in developing the social and economic well-being of Antioch. The Citizen of the Year Awards honors an individual for his/her contributions in developing the social and economic well-being of Antioch.

There are two categories: Lifetime Achievement Award (this category looks at the entire body of work over many years) and Most Impact for the Year (This category looks only at accomplishments in the year of 2012, although the nominee may have worked in the community in other years).

The Youth of the Year Award honors a youth for his/her contributions to the community of Antioch. A new category has been added this year, the Non-Profit of the Year Award, honors a local non-profit’s dedication, time and service contributions in developing the social and economic well-being of Antioch.

The awards will be presented at the Annual Inaugural Gala on Friday, March 8, 2013, which will be held at Lone Tree Golf Course Event Center. For more information, please visit www.antiochchamber.com or call (925) 757-1800.

Representatives of the Antioch Chamber of Commerce join Simone Theus, center, her family and friends, at the ribbon cutting of Simone’s Double Double Day Spa in Antioch on Saturday, December 1st.

By Allen Payton, Publisher

Licensed esthetician, Simone Theus thanked those who helped her realize her dream of opening her own business, before cutting the red ribbon to officially open her day spa in Antioch, on Saturday, December 1st. The name, Double Double Day Spa, got its origin from a verse in scripture, Isaiah 61:7, which states “Instead of your shame you will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace you will rejoice in your inheritance. And so you will inherit a double portion in your land, and everlasting joy will be yours.”

Located at 1614 A Street, Simone’s Double Double Day Spa offers facials, plus massage from The On Call Therapist inside the same location. Call Simone at 925-727-1458 to set an appointment.