MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – Joe Myers and Sue Tischbern have a working relationship that has come full circle. 

They met when Tischbern was an instructor at the cosmetology school Myers attended.

Myers opened J. Myers Salon in Middletown in November 2012 and now they work together. 

The salon offers a full range of hair services, waxing and sells handmade jewelry.

Tischbern fashions the jewelry and some pieces include antique and specialty beads.

Both Myers and Tischbern wanted to find a way to support military personnel and knew of Operation Tango Mike’s 12-year history of shipping care packages.

Thus, they decided to donate $3 of every salon service or purchase on every Wednesday to the local charity.

Myers has a history of military service in his family and Tischbern knows well the feeling of loss when someone does not return from deployment.

She tearfully explained that she and her daughter knew several young men who deployed in the Global War on Terror who were killed in action.

J. Myers Salon is located at 21136 Calistoga St. in Middletown, telephone 707-809-7020.

Operation Tango Mike holds packing parties to prepare care packages on the third Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at Umpqua Bank, 805 11th St. in Lakeport.

The organization can be reached at 707-349-2838 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .