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Who's Who in Benicia: Donna Piona

Mabel's Diner alumna nails the Benicia lifestyle.

Where did you grow up? Concord

How did you end up in Benicia? We bought our first home here.

How long have you lived here? 26 years

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What kind of work do you do? I am a nail technician here in town. My salon is the Number Three Salon at 131 West D St.

How long have you been doing that? For 12 years. I love it.

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Where else might people recognize you from in town? I worked at Mabel's, , The Sanctuary, Bella and First Impressions.

Do you participate in any community activities? I do a lot of volunteer work with the girls' softball team. I want to join the Soroptimists; I have a lot of friends who are Soroptimists.

What do you do for fun? Hang with my kids, hang with my friends and golf.

How old are your kids? They are 19 and 24.

What are your favorite places in Benicia? The Rellik, my salon and my home.

What do you love about this town? The sense of security, the circle of friends and the community.

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