Issue: February 19, 2009
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Lessons in longevity
Business & Entrepreneur Issue: What we can learn from venerable firms to survive these recessionary times.
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Rookie (ad)venture of Golf Etc.
While getting his start-up business ready, John Schreiber saw the economy tank. He opened the shop anyway, and the Chico State business grad sees reason for optimism.
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From Bedouin shepherd to Israeli diplomat
Ishmael Khaldi is an Arab Muslim, but that hasn’t stopped him from rising in the Israeli Foreign Service. While visiting Chico State, he talks about divisiveness in the Middle East.
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Tales of a bold librarian
Julia Bergman may be a plump, middle-aged librarian, but she has the heart—and the experiences—of a bold adventurer.
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Downtown put on the front burner
Council members unanimously approve a series of measures, presented by Assistant City Manager John Rucker, to improve responsiveness to issues in “the jewel of Chico.”
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Designing for autism
When a Chico State professor was asked to help design the interior of a building to be used by people with autism, he created a striking new environment.
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Commission to assess disc-golf sites
After some chippy byplay, the Chico City Council voted unanimously to have the park commission assess sites proposed for the disc-golf short course.
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Grant tackles sexual violence
Chico State and Butte College have snagged a nearly half-million-dollar grant to combat sexual violence among local students.
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News show going silent
After 15 years on the air, KPAY is replacing its local morning broadcast with Glenn Beck’s syndicated program.
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Starting up a business
A quick guide to what permits and licenses you need to get going.
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Fair trade is fun!
Chicoans mark the new designation of their hometown.
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Lighting the way to sustainability
Environmentally friendly candles are better for Earth and your health.
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More solar lights campus
Butte College gets closer to carbon-neutral goal by adding more renewable-energy projects.
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Hen finds new home
Orland-based Farm Sanctuary rescues wayward chicken.
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Sea Shepherd finishes chase
Conservation group halts its annual campaign against whale hunters in the Antarctic.
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Fill those empty spaces!
Insulating empty walls will save energy and your pocketbook.
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Have faith in Chico
Times are tough, but our community could have it a lot worse. It’s up to all of us to make sure that doesn’t happen.
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Thank you all
Business & Entrepreneur story subjects reinforce an important point: remembering what—and who—is important.
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Let it blossom, let it flow
Help grow a healthier, stronger nation by spending on (and with) people in our community.
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Letters for February 19, 2009
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
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The iris king
World-renowned iris expert Bob Annand talks flowers from his Forest Ranch garden.
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Rainy-day musing
From Bidwell Park to City Hall to the airwaves to cyberspace, cause for a gray mood abounds.
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You are not lost
Chico newcomer Nick Lee opens Under Western Eyes bookstore and Half-Ass Gallery.
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Together Under One Roof
Chico Buddhist Lin Jensen’s latest collection.
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Keith Crossan
Tommy Castro’s tenor saxophonist steps out with solo CD.
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‘Just let go’
Grammy-nominated blues legend Taj Mahal is fed up with the music industry.
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Dinner and a show
Ojiya serves up good food with a fun atmosphere.
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No bailout
Clive Owen is up to the fight against evil banks in this expansive conspiracy thriller.
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Short Review
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
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