Issue: June 16, 2011
50 years of Peace Corps
In honor of the hundreds of thousands of Americans who have served in the Peace Corps since 1961, we highlight a few local volunteers who have made a difference abroad--and one who is saddling up for her first taste at age 69.
In other news: A Chico icon, the Towne Lounge, is for sale; figs are in season (finally); a local Marine gets recognized; and Arts Devo previews the Chico Performances calendar.
As always, thanks for reading.
Meredith J. Graham, managing editor
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In service to the world
We take a look at seven local volunteers who have made—and are making—the world a better place through the Peace Corps.
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Throwing in the towel
Disheartened by lagging business and a month-to-month lease, Towne Lounge owner Woody Sjostrom puts the iconic bar up for sale.
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A growing group of voters
Most developmentally disabled adults don’t vote. A new program aims to change that.
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Medi-pot advocate heads to prison
Joel Castle says he prefers bars to condition he not smoke marijuana.
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Red Bluff’s female heavy-hitter
Avery Vilche is small, but feisty—especially in the cage.
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Cops crack down on gangs
In recent months, Chico PD has arrested, made contact with dozens of gang members.
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Parents get prison
Kevin and Elizabeth Schatz get upper terms for child abuse.
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Aaron Rodgers gets jiggy with it
Packers quarterback turns his sights to music.
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High cost of health care
Health-care costs have Doubled in just nine years.
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Walking the eco-walk
Chico State anthropology museum puts sustainability lip-service to the test with zero-waste kids’ camp.
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Gateway goes gold
Gateway Science Museum is officially awarded LEED Gold certification.
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Water tug-of-war flows on
Environmentalists say proposed bill would undo 2009 water-reform legislation.
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Goat grazin’
Whiskeytown National Recreation Area uses goats to clear out invasive species.
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Pachamama y la Cocina Cortés
Bolivia’s proposed Law of Mother Earth to give equal rights to the environment.
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Doc-in-the-box
Northern Valley Indian Health’s Mobile Dental Clinic serves children who need it the most.
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Down with W. Nile
Help out the state by taking notice of dead birds and squirrels.
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Emergency departments on decline
Study shows one-third of emergency departments closed during 20-year period.
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Health insurance: Get your own
Study shows 30 percent of employers may stop providing health insurance.
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Food pyramid gets makeover
Michelle Obama unveils MyPlate to replace outdated food pyramid.
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Keep Bidwell Mansion open
Our Republican legislators have the ability to keep Bidwell Mansion open—but will they do it?
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Larry Wahl’s violation of trust
One of the first rules of political life is not to mix public work with campaigning. Less than six months into his term, Supervisor Larry Wahl evidently has violated that rule.
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Big Ag’s water heist
Rep. Devin Nunes’ bill would permanently transfer Sacramento Valley water south. Where do Wally Herger and Tom McClintock stand?
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Letters for June 16, 2011
Our always-sharp readers let us know what they think.
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From Magalia to the Marines
Young Magalia resident is awarded for efforts in U.S. Marines.
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Why did Measure A get trounced?
It stank up the place, and the author didn’t smell it coming.
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The artist as a young man
A moving performance of Neil Simon’s coming-of-age-story.
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Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog: The Book
You got the musical for free, so go buy the book.
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Future of bluegrass
Sarah Jarosz trio wins over Big Room crowd.
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Old World fruit
They might be delayed, but spring figs are on the way.
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Calling all monster kids
Speilbergian throwback Super 8 starts fast, then loses steam.
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A moving feast
Woody Allen’s love letter to the Lost Generation.
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X-Men: First Class
A quick and easy nugget of film goodness or badness.
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