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 | Butte College Wins National Award for Sustainability Efforts (Front Page News)
05/05/2008
Reston, VA (April 8) Butte College in Oroville, California has been named the Grand Prize Winner in the National Wildlife Federations Chill Out: Campus Solutions to Global Warming nationwide competition. This award program honors the U.S. schools that
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 | Teddy Bears Needed! (Front Page News)
05/05/2008
The Traci Bear program needs to collect 100 teddy bears to be distributed to children who are at UC Davis Medical Center this month. The bears can be any shape, size, or color, but must be new with their tags still attached.
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| | ECJ Productions Opens with Mary, Mary, May 15-17 (Front Page News)
05/05/2008
An exciting, new theatre production company in Oroville is debuting with the romantic comedy, Mary, Mary. Performances of this comedy, which originally had 1,500 Broadway performances, will be May 15-17 and again June 19-21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Veteran
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| | Orovilles Feather Fiesta Days, Now-March 11 (Front Page News)
05/05/2008
There are a host of events during this annual nine-day eventeverything from quilt, car and craft shows to Ishi Gathering/Seminar and Art in the Park. Three of those events were featured on the front page of the April 29 edition of The Digger.
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 | First Friday in Oroville Begins May 2 (Front Page News)
04/28/2008
Downtown Oroville businesses will be open later than usual the first Friday of each month beginning May 2nd. This exciting new venture is sponsored by the Oroville Downtown Business Association and has over 40 stores participating by staying open until 7
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 | Ishi Gathering & Seminar, May 8, 9, & 10 (Front Page News)
04/28/2008
The seventh annual ISHI Gathering and Seminar, a celebration of the discovery of a Native wild Indian who walked out of the Sierra foothills into Oroville in 1911 is scheduled for May 8, 9, and 10.
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 | Gold Rush Car Show, May 10 (Front Page News)
04/28/2008
Oro Dam Cruisers will be sponsoring the Gold Rush Car Show on Saturday, May 10th in Orovilles historic downtown area. Thats Feather Fiesta Days weekend, which features cars, music, food, parade, quilt show, chili cook-off, craft fair in Sank Park, St.
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| Quilt Guild Show, May 10 & 11 (Front Page News)
04/28/2008
Oroville Piecemakers Quilt Guild is hard at work readying for the May 10th and 11th quilt show at the Municipal Auditorium on Myers St. in downtown Oroville. Co-chairs, Colleen Grogan and Jan Framer have been working very hard to make sure this is an eve
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 | New Benches for Downtown Oroville (Front Page News)
04/21/2008
The Oroville Downtown Business Association (ODBA) Beautification Committee has acquired new benches for the downtown area. These benches will replace the existing benches and give a touch of nostalgia.
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 | Spring Mud & Crawl at Surplus City, April 26 & 27 (Front Page News)
04/21/2008
The 2nd Annual Surplus City Spring Mud & Crawl, sponsored by Surplus City, C-J Jeep.com, Feather River Rock Crawlers and Gridley Country Ford-Mercury, will be packed full of thrills, chills and spills when daring drivers from all over the North State comp
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 | Garden Club Designer Luncheon, April 26 (Front Page News)
04/21/2008
The Designers Luncheon will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 10:00 AM at the Depot.
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 | PAWS 7th Annual Poker Walk, April 26 (Front Page News)
04/21/2008
April 26th is the date to come and join the PAWS (Promotion of Animal Welfare Society) of Butte County annual Poker Walk.
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| | Unreliable Source (Direct Answers)
04/16/2008
Ive been married 25 years and have three children over 18. When we first got married, we were in a group of five couples. My husband had been friends with the husbands and one of the wives since college. This one wife was needy and always looking for
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 | Taste of the Foothills Tour, April 19 (Front Page News)
04/14/2008
Spend Saturday afternoon, April 19 touring local wineries and premium olive oil producers and enjoying other local foods and attractions, followed by a rustic Italian dinner and a Chinese raffle. Choose from the Northern or Southern Tour. Transportation
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 | The Music Man, April 18-27 (Front Page News)
04/14/2008
Professor Harold Hill sings We got trouble in Meredith Willsons Music Man and in so doing incites a small town to buy a boys band and save the town from pool.
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 | Arc Emporium Ribbon Cutting, April 17 (Front Page News)
04/14/2008
Everyone is welcome to join the Arc of Butte County in celebration of our new Oroville facility The Arc Emporium at the official Ribbon Cutting Thursday, April 17th from 5:30-7pm.
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 | National Library Week, April 14-18 (Front Page News)
04/14/2008
Oroville Branch Library is Planning the following events:
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| | Council Of Elders (Direct Answers)
04/09/2008
I am writing because my wife just hit me with I want another kid. Its no surpriseshe comes from fourand she has always said she wanted a big family. I was okay with that before I had two of my own. Now, not so much!
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| | History in Your Hands Announces April Program (Front Page News)
04/07/2008
Bolts Antique Tool Museums History in Your Hands series continues with The Great American Dust Bowl being the topic for the month of April. Sessions are every Saturday from 10 a.m.-Noon.
The sessions are limited to 20 people and cost $2 per sessio
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 | YMCAs Healthy Kids Day, April 12 (Front Page News)
04/07/2008
Oroville area residents, please join us for a public meeting April 10th, 2008 at 6:00 pm in the City Council Chambers, 1735 Montgomery Street, to discuss the final stages and adoption of the City of Orovilles Development Code Update.
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 | Oroville Public Meeting, April 10 (Front Page News)
04/07/2008
The YMCA is gearing up for its annual Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 12th. Many of activities will be available for the whole family to learn about a variety of ways to put play in their day. This free event will run rain or shine and includes fun, e
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 | Part 7 Costa RicaColorful Carretas, a Red Metallic Church, & a (Travel Column)
04/07/2008
We headed east on the morning of our last day of touring, with our first stop in Sarchi, Costa Ricas foremost crafts center, which is set in the midst of coffee plantations at the southern end of Poas Volcano. The town is famous for its leather rocking
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| | THE 10% SOLUTION (Al Thomas)
03/31/2008
Many of the pension and profit sharing plans forecast a 9% profit for the long term. Very few have made it.
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| | Prying Eyes (Direct Answers)
03/31/2008
Okay, so Im going to be 25 this summer, and I have lots of best friends. One of them is 35. Shes so cool and is super easy to talk to about crushes and stuff. The problem is I know her dads side of the family really well, but I dont know much abo
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 | Oroville Business Showcase, April 9 (Front Page News)
03/31/2008
The Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Feather River Recreation and Park District and City of Oroville, is proud to present the Oroville Business Showcase 2008. Scheduled for Wed., April 9 at the Municipal Auditorium, the all-day e
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 | Wildflower Festival, April 5 & 6 (Front Page News)
03/31/2008
The California Dept. of Fish and Game has brought a Nature Festival to Oroville! On Saturday, April 5 and Sunday, April 6, the Feather River Recreation and Park District will sponsor the first annual Oroville Wildflower and Nature Festival.
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 | State Theatres 80th Birthday Celebration, April 5 (Front Page News)
03/31/2008
The STATE THEATRE, which has been an integral part of downtown Oroville since it was dedicated on April 7, 1928, will turn 80 years old next month.
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 | Chicos Thursday Night Market Kicks Off April 3 (Front Page News)
03/31/2008
Explore Downtown Chicos Thursday Night Market farm-fresh produce, delicious food, arts and crafts, and live entertainment. Kicking off its 12th season on April 3rd, the market is held weekly from 6-9pm through September. Located on Broadway from 2nd to
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 | Part 6: Costa Rica A Three-Legged Thief, Capuchins, & a Gorge (Travel Column)
03/24/2008
We had about a ten-minute walk from where we departed our bus to get to the gate at Manuel Antonio National Parkone section meant crossing an ocean inlet (at low tide, one steps into a little rowboat, for a small fee, and then walks to the end of the boa
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 | Be a PAL! (Front Page News)
03/24/2008
Be a PAL! Work with a child to strengthen his or her reading and basic skills. Your desire to help and just an hour or two of your time each week can make a big difference!
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 | Palermo Talent Show (Front Page News)
03/24/2008
This years Palermo Talent Show was great fun! Put it on your calendar for next year.
It was held Saturday, March 8 at the Palermo School. There were so many volunteers, it would be difficult to name them all. Guest appearances from past winners and
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 | Butte County Youth Nexus Wins National Award (Front Page News)
03/24/2008
Butte County Youth Nexus is one of four programs in the nation to be awarded the 2007 National Exemplary Award for Innovative Substance Abuse Prevention Program.
Youth Nexus is a youth council made up of students throughout Butte County, who are 15-20 ye
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| | Contradictions (Direct Answers)
03/19/2008
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 | Rotary Speech Contest (Front Page News)
03/15/2008
On Monday March 10th the Oroville Rotary Club hosted their annual Rotary Speech Contest. This year, six Las Plumas High School students, ranging in grades nine through twelve, competed for first place and the right to continue on to the next level. This y
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 | Springfest Hip Hop Showcase, March 29 (Front Page News)
03/15/2008
In the last year, Hip-Hop shows have been popping up throughout the North Valley, and Saturday, March 29 at 7 p.m. the phenomenon comes to Oroville. Hosted by the Thermalito Grange and presented by Mobile Music Records, this event will feature rap acts f
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 | Donate Blood & Get a Free Pizza, March 19 (Front Page News)
03/15/2008
From 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Wednesday March 19 you can donate blood at the Oroville Association of Realtors office at 1835 Robinson Street. All participants receive a coupon for a FREE personal, one-topping pizza from Round Table Pizza!
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 | Part 5: Costa Rica ÂâTropical Flowers, A Strangler Fig, & a G (Travel Column)
03/15/2008
Leaving Fortuna, we soon drove by the Childrenâs Eternal Rain Forest, part of the Monteverde cloud forest region. Donations from school children around the world purchased this land to be preserved forever.
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| | The Voiceless (Direct Answers)
03/11/2008
I am a third person looking into a problem plaguing my best friend. She and her husband have been married four years, and they have two beautiful little boys, 3 and 3 weeks.
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| | Identity Crisis (Direct Answers)
03/11/2008
I am 23. My husband âJohnâ and I have been together nearly four years. We always had problems, but we always managed to let things go and move on. Two years into our marriage he cheated on me with a friend of mine. I got tired of it and left.
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| | THE BULL IS DEAD â LONG LIVE THE BEAR (Al Thomas)
03/11/2008
Friday the bull was not only slaughtered, but it is now going to be cut into many parts.
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| | The Razorâs Edge (Direct Answers)
03/11/2008
I have never put my feelings in words before. Iâve kept my deepest thoughts inside for most of my childhood and adult life. Iâve had counseling on more than one occasion, but would like your candid and direct opinion. I doubt it will be revealing,
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| | A Matter Of Semantics (Direct Answers)
03/11/2008
I recently broke up with my girlfriend of three and a half years. We met at university and had a close, trusting relationship. When we finished school, I moved back to London and she moved to Northern Ireland. Since Iâve had bad experiences with lon
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| | The âHoly Grail Of Retailâ (Retail News)
03/11/2008
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports that the Kroger Co. has âbecome a leader in the emerging arena of cyber-shopping with a pilot project that uses technology to tie cell phone users â and more importantly their wallets and credit cards â to the chain
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| | Starting Point (Direct Answers)
03/11/2008
My husband and I have been married over 26 years. He was my dream come true. He has been drinking since age 16, but it never occurred to me he was an alcoholic because I thought alcoholics were bums drinking out of brown paper bags on street corners.
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| | TOOL TALK # 15 (Bolt Column)
03/11/2008
Some years ago, we were doing some serious âJunkinâ (tool hunting) and had worked our way from Oroville, Calif. to Omaha, Neb. Might be a good time to mention we found a real special treasure in Laramie, Wyom. Will have to deal with that one in anot
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| | Shoes That Fit (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
Join Hobbie Auto Center and Nelsonâs Footwear by donating during the fourth annual shoe and sock drive now through March 31 to benefit the Oroville Police Departmentâs Shoes That Fit program.
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| | Home, Garden & Antique Show, March 15-16 (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
On Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., is the 22nd Annual Soroptimist Home, Garden, & Antique Show at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds. This year will feature North State companies offering âGreenâ products and services.
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| | Marcel Duchamp Art Exhibit, March 12-April 27 (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
The exhibition âMarcel Duchamp: About the Large Glass and Related Worksâ will be held at The Turner at The Chico Museum, March 12 to April 27, 2008. Subtitled, âQuestioning Artâs Production, Function, and Reception - Lessons from Marcel Duchamp,â
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| | Part 4: Costa RicaÂâA Banana Plantation, Neon Frogs, & A Step (Travel Column)
03/11/2008
After a short bus ride, we explored a banana plantation/processing plant where Rolando took us into the field to get a first-hand look at how they grow, and we also enjoyed seeing the many steps in processing those yummy, potassium yielders.
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| | Plant Savers (Gardening Column)
03/11/2008
Everyday, it seems, there are news reports about the number of plants and animals that are nearing extinction, or are threatened because of loss of habitat or environmental contaminants. To preserve what is possible of plant biodiversity, an international
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| | Fiddlers Day & State Fiddle Championships, March 13-15 (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
Thursday, March 13 will be Fiddlers Day in downtown Oroville. From 10 a.m.-4 p.m. there will be fiddle music, along with lots of crafts and food.
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| | Arc Emporium Now Open in Oroville (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
The Arc of Butte County is excited to announce the opening of a new facility in Oroville, âThe Arc Emporiumâ.
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| | Antique Bottle, Jar, & Insulator Show/Sale in Chico, March 7 & 8 (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
The Bidwell Bottle Club of Chico is holding its 42nd annual show and sale at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds. Over 60 dealers will have a huge variety of bottles, fruit jars, insulators and related items for sale along with antiques and collectibles of all
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| | Part 3: Costa RicaÂâWater-Walking Lizards and a Caribbean Bea (Travel Column)
03/11/2008
After breakfast, we boarded smaller, uncovered boats for a flora and wildlife-spotting cruise into the waters of Cano Palma Wildlife Reserve, which included viewing the basillisk lizard (âwalks-on- waterâ lizard; heâs nicknamed the Jesus Christ Liza
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| | TOOL TALK #20 (Bolt Column)
03/11/2008
Well Folks, Saturday and Sunday March 3rd & 4th were two more exciting days at Boltâs Antique Tool Museum. As usual we had interesting people come by to visit the museum and drop off donations. Now most of you know we have set up a couple of boxes f
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| | âLoved to Piecesâ (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
The childrenâs book collection at the Oroville Branch Library is loved and enjoyed by so many children that books end up being worn to the point of needing replacementâquite literally âLoved to Pieces.â
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| | âMilitary Friendsâ Need Names, Not Money (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
A group of local friends got together and felt something should be done to let our active military personnel know they are appreciated. These brave men and women leave their family, their friends, their homes, and their communities to serve their country
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| | Environmental Activist to Give Free Talk February 27 in Chico (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
New environmental programs continue to emerge around CSU, Chicoâs campus. From A.S. Recycling to compost training to EARC programs, CSU, Chico is adapting to the sustainability trend.
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| | Part 2: Costa RicaÂâAnteaters, Poison Dart Frogs, & a Rain Fo (Travel Column)
03/11/2008
The next morning the five of us had breakfast, and Doug spotted a flock of wild parrots in the park across from our hotel, before we made our early departure, which first took us through Braulio Carrillo National Park, with its beautiful scenery and casca
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| | The Newcomer (Newcomer)
03/11/2008
âMake new friends. Keep the old. One is silver, the other gold.â Oroville is âgold country.â One doesnât have to be rich in dollars to know that one can be rich in friends who can be forever.
Last week I made a new friend, while browsing a
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| | âOnce More with Feelingâ at Birdcage Theatre February 22-Mar (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
Birdcage Theatre is excited to announce that our next production, âOnce More, with Feeling,â which opens on February 22, will star two professional actors from Hungary. Leila Krusch and Laszlo Szontagh have the leading roles in this sophisticated com
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| | California Nut Festival, February 21-24 (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
The California Nut Festival is a comprehensive community-based festival of everything imaginable that is related to nuts. View âem on the trees, eat âem by the handfuls, and study âem for the benefits. The festival is four days of interesting even
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| | âClean Comedy,â February 23 (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
The poster for this event reads, âWho is Teresa Roberts Logan, and why does God think sheâs so funny?â You can find out the answer to that by showing up at the Oroville State Theater at 7:30 p.m. on February 23.
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| | The Newcomer (Newcomer)
03/11/2008
I love Popcorn! When I think of popcorn, I reminisce about movies, theaters, gorging on heavily buttered popcorn and a few chocolate candy bars, while watching a love scene in technicolor, while holding hands with my current boyfriend.
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| | âHistory in Your Handsâ Begins February 16 (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
âHistory in Your Handsâ an exciting new outreach program is being presented at Boltâs Antique Tool Museum. The aim of the program is to bring to life the role of tools in the march of progress that we take for granted. Trains, planes, and automobi
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| | North State Symphony Plays in Oroville, February 15 (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
Do you want to hear something special? Then attend the North State Symphony at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, February 15 at Orovilleâs State Theater, 1489 Myers Street in historic downtown Oroville.
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| | Tooth Fairy Teaches Kids About Healthy Teeth (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
Feb.13 the Tooth Fairy and Butte County Public Health Department will visit Oroville Gymnastics Academyâs preschool class to teach children the importance of healthy teeth in recognition of National Childrenâs Dental Health Month.
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| | Costa Rica, a Nature Loverâs Dream & Then Some ⌠(Travel Column)
03/11/2008
The republic of Costa Rica lies entirely within the tropics, just 8-11 degrees north of the Equator, and is bordered on the north by Nicaragua and on the south by Panama. About one third of its 19,650 sq. miles is protected within reserves or national pa
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| | Seed Starting on a Shoestring (Gardening Column)
03/11/2008
The weather has been blustery and cold. We even got a dusting of snow the other evening. Nonetheless, if you are planting a garden this year and want to save some money, now is the time to start your seeds for spring planting.
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| | Medicare Advantage Plans Open Enrollment Ends March 31 (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
PASSAGESâ Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) wants to alert seniors and adults with disabilities who have Medicare that the Open Enrollment Period (OEP) for Medicare health plans known as Medicare Advantage has just begun and will en
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| | Chicoâs Friday Night Concerts Accepting 2008 Band Applications (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
Band applications are now being accepted for Chicoâs 2008 Friday Night Concert series. These events are free on Fridays from 7-8:30 p.m., and will take place from May 9-September 16 at the City Plaza in Downtown Chico.
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| | State Parks Seek Volunteers (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
California State Parks at Lake Oroville needs interesting people to staff our information counter, greet visitors from around the world, teach local history, or share natureâs wonders to our young people!
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| | Farewell to the Pharoahs! (Travel Column)
03/11/2008
The guidebooks say, âLuxor is like no other place on earth. Thereâs an embarrassment of riches to be found here.â This was to be our last day in Southern Egypt. After a full day already behind us, it was hard to believe that anything could equal the
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| | The Newcomer (Newcomer)
03/11/2008
When I was a young girl growing-up in a small town outside of San Francisco, both my Mom and Dad worked full time. I had four older sisters, who were assigned to keeping the house and yards in order. My assignment was to care for the horses and clean ke
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| | Rotary Round-Up Dinner & Dance, February 9 (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
The 22nd Annual Rotary Round-Up brings back âSweethearts of the Rodeoâ to the sounds of Cottonwood on Saturday, February 9th for the big annual Rotary dinner/dance.
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| | Dan Elsterâs Stunning Wildlife Photography, Now-February 16 (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
This stunning exhibition is featured at the Vagabond Rose Gallery & Custom Framing, located at 236 Main Street in downtown Chico.
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| | Mardi Gras Madness Hits Chamberâs Annual Dinner, February 1 (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
New Yearâs Eve may have passed, but donât put away your dancing shoes just yet. Get ready for Mardi Gras Madness! The 2008 Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner.
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| | Temples and Tombs of Lower Egypt (Travel Column)
03/11/2008
We had a busy day scheduled for Luxor on day 7 of our 11 day tour of Egypt. Some of our group left the boat at 4:30 a.m. to transfer to the West Bank of the Nile to board hot-air balloons for a 1-hour ride over the Valley of the Kings. They were to rejoin
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| | The Newcomer (Newcomer)
03/11/2008
Itâs a New Year! What have you resolved to do this year, that you didnât do last year? I started a night course at the Adult School last year. I am ashamed to admit I didnât finish the course. This year I resolve to complete a computer course.
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| | Red Cross Disaster Readiness Classes (General)
03/11/2008
âDue to the recent winter storm weâve all realized how vulnerable we are to disasters and emergency situations. Although this storm was inconvenient and costly for some, it nevertheless was not the worst that could happen. We at the Red Cross are co
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| | Volunteers Needed for Butte County Literacy Services (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
Volunteer to help an adult learn to read or be a PAL by working with a child to strengthen his or her reading and basic skills. Your desire to help and just an hour or two of your time each week can make a big difference!
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| | Snow Goose Wildlife Art Exhibition, Now-Feb. 3 (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
Avenue 9 Gallery and All Fired Up Ceramic Art Center and Gallery are co-hosting this yearâs Snow Goose Wildlife Art Exhibition through February 3 with a catered reception on January 25 from 5:30-8:30pm.
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| | From Aswan to Luxor (Travel Column)
03/11/2008
The history and geography of Egypt are often confusing to tourists and students but nowhere more so than in the dynastic histories and sites in Lower Egypt. Egyptian history is a record of brothers marrying their sisters, queens bearing sons to Roman gene
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| | A Girlâs Best Friend (Direct Answers)
01/21/2008
I am 30 years old and have had a couple of relationships which did not work out. I understand and accept the reasons why this happened and my contribution, including self-acceptance issues and attracting controlling partners.
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| | TOOL TALK # 18 (Bolt Column)
03/11/2008
I hate to start a story like this because anyone that has seen me in the last 20 years or so is not going to believe it, but I was young once and as a young man up to and including the 1950âs the word pipe wrench was not in our vocabulary. No, if you w
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| | Chico Art Center âMember Show 2008â through February 3 (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
The Chico Art Center proudly presents âMember Show 2008,â their annual membersâ exhibition from Noon-4 p.m. daily at their gallery at 450 Orange Street.
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| | One Act Plays at Birdcage through January 20 (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
Birdcage Theatre audiences will be treated to an evening of love and romance, with the three one-act plays now playing through January 20.
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| | Piano Scholarship Fundraiser Featuring John Milbauer, January 20 (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
Piano Scholarship Fundraiser Featuring John Milbauer Presented Jan. 20 at CSU, Chico
Former CSU, Chico piano professor John Milbauer will be joined be Chilean pianist Paulina Zamora for John Milbauer Returns, an intimate concert of Russian piano duets, S
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| | Shopping in Egypt (Travel Column)
03/11/2008
Bargain shopping is a lot like playing poker. There are elements of skill, chance, timing, bluff and risk in every transaction. The Egyptians are great salesmen, and I say âmenâ because I cannot remember a single woman salesperson during our recent t
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| | New Yearâs Resolutions (Gardening Column)
03/11/2008
âAny close and worthwhile contact with the earth tends to make one original or at least detached in oneâs judgements and independent of group control.â â L.H. Bailey
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| | Orovilleâs State Theater Remodeling (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
The Oroville State Theater is in the midst of a $600,000 heating and air conditioning system upgrade. The project is going well, and is presently on schedule. The original system, installed in the theater in 1928, was partially upgraded in the 1950s and
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| | AARP Tax Counseling for the Elderly Program (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
The AARP Tax Counseling for the Elderly program will provide two training programs in Butte County. The first program will be held in Oroville during the week of January 14th at the office of ISHI Country Tax Service 2366 Lincoln Street. The second oppor
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| | Oroville Antique Show & Sale, January 12-13 (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
You are invited to this twice-a-year event held in the Oroville Municipal Auditorium, 1200 Myers Street from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday. Many out-of-town dealers will be attending with a huge variety of antiques and coll
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| | Cruising the Nile (Travel Column)
03/11/2008
River Cruising is a unique experience. The blue water cruises Judy and I have taken in the Pacific, Caribbean or Atlantic were all on big ships with 1,200 passengers or more. River boats are smaller, more intimate and go to smaller ports. I have cruised t
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| | TOOL TALK # 17 (Bolt Column)
03/11/2008
Today I want to visit with you about Mr. Bolt. Now Iâm not talking about Mr. George Bolt Sr, my Father nor am I referring to Bud Bolt as Mr. â No, Iâm discussing Mr. John (Jack) Bolt.
Now, he entered our life several years ago via email. He had p
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| | 9th Annual Snow Goose Festival, January 24-27 (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
Registration is now available for the 9th Annual Snow Goose Festival at the festival headquarters, the Chico Masonic Family Center located at 1110 W. East Avenue or by calling 345-1865.
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| | Be Prepared for Flu Season (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
âAn influenza vaccination is one of the greatest preventative health measures a person can take,â according to Dr. Mark Lundberg, Butte County Health Officer. He suggests you contact your doctor, clinic, or pharmacy to learn where you can receive the
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| | The Newcomer (Newcomer)
03/11/2008
One of the things I like best about shopping in downtown Oroville is that most of the merchants care about one another so much they are able to make recommendations on where to find what. (Their motto: "If we don't have it, we'll get it!"). It was Kay
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| | Arc Gift Wrap Booth, Now-December 24 (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
A local tradition for over 30 years, the Arc of Butte County will host itâs annual Holiday Gift Wrap Booth this year at the Arc Thrift Store @ 2020 Park Avenue from Saturday Dec 15th thru Tuesday Dec 24th, Noon to 7pm.
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| | Free Butte County Brush Chipping (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
With the 2006 fire season behind us itâs a great time to get prepared for next yearâs fire season! County residents whoâve cut brush to create defensible space around their homes, along their driveways and access roads can now participate in the fr
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| | Land of the PharoahsâTombs, Temples & Pyramids, Part 2 (Travel Column)
03/11/2008
As our motor coach crossed again through the always busy traffic of Cairo, we had an opportunity to contrast the permanence of Egyptâs ancient construction with the unfinished appearance of its modern urban architecture. Multi-storied buildings were sup
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| | The âReal Dirtâ (Gardening Column)
03/11/2008
Most people donât think much about dirt; except when it comes to keeping it out of the house, off the cars, kids and dogs, and making sure that what they pulled out of the closet to wear for work today doesnât have any embarrassing spots on it. We
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| | âNutcrackerââthe Ballet, December 14-16 (General)
03/11/2008
On Friday through Sunday, Northern California Ballet presents âThe Nutcrackerâ at the Paradise Performing Arts Center, 777 Nunneley Road.
Performances are Friday at 7:15 p.m., Saturday at 2:15 and 7:15 p.m., and Sunday at 2:15 p.m. For ticket inform
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| | âCinderellaââthe Ballet, December 14-16 (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
Join Chico Community Ballet as they bring the classic fairy tale Cinderella to life on stage at Laxson Auditorium. This performance will feature everything we have come to expect from a Chico Community Ballet production; comical stepsisters, magical fairi
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| | Land of the PharoahsâTombs, Temples & Pyramids, Part 1 (Travel Column)
03/11/2008
It seems that Judy and I have always loved history. The last 5 letters, âstory,â is the secret to distinguish interesting history from the tedious lists of dates, places and people we all had to learn in school. One of our favorite stories combined th
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| | TOOL TALK # 16 (Bolt Column)
03/11/2008
Well Folks, today I want to introduce you to âMr. Jefferyâ. Was motivated to do as a result of comments made by members of a tour we had in the âBolt Antique Tool Museum Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007. We told them the story of Mr. Jeffery and they fo
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| | Trees for Troops (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
For the third consecutive year, FedEx and the National Christmas Tree Association will provide Christmas trees for military members and their families. 10,000 real Christmas trees will be delivered to military bases. 2007 Trees for Troops Program kicked
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| | Bidwell Mansion Open House, December 9 (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
This five-session event features cookies and warm wassail with entertainment by the âSounds of the Valleyâ (Chico Sweet Adelines) and is sponsored by the Chico Womenâs Club and the Chico Newcomers Club.
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| | Pasta Dinner & Light Parade, December 8 (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
The dinner is from 4-8 p.m. at the Feather River Senior Center, 1335 Myers, and celebrates the Community Action Agencyâs 40th anniversary.
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| | Live Walk-Through Nativity, December 7 & 8 (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
This free, live nativity is from 6-8 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1180 Robinson Street in Oroville. The event features live animals in the various scenes that children may pet. You will also hear Christmas carols being played on organ and h
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| | The Newcomer (Newcomer)
03/11/2008
If you can dream-it, you can achieve it! All you have to do is put your mind to it, and go to work... (with a smile on your face.) I know, because Iâve been there, done that, and am still laughing about the experiences. Many businesses in Oroville start
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| | Arc Benefit Concert at Feather Falls CasinoâDecember 1 (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
The Arc of Butte County is excited to announce that Hall of Fame âJay and the Americansâ and special guests âBadfingerâ will be performing benefit concerts (6 and 9 p.m.) at Feather Falls Casino to support our programs for the developmentally disa
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| | Centinial Plaza Open to Public (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
The City of Oroville proudly announces that on Wednesday, November 28, 2007, Centennial Plaza will be officially open to the public.
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| | Children Will Relish Frontier Christmas, December 1 (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
Frontier Christmas offers youngsters a taste of life in the old west at the Lake Oroville Visitor Center on Saturday, December 1, 2007. This free annual public event recreates a gold rush era holiday celebration at Bidwell Bar 150 years ago.
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| | Christmas Faire in Oroville, December 1 (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
To get yourself in the Holiday spirit, peruse the Christmas Faire at the Oroville Municipal Auditorium on Saturday, December 1 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission is free, and youâll see hand-crafted items from over 50 crafters.
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| | BUY A GOOD STOCK AND PUT IT AWAY â NOT (Al Thomas)
11/26/2007
During market downturns you might call your broker and ask him,
"What is happening to my account? It is losing so much money."
The standard Wall Street answer is, "Don't worry, the market
always comes back."
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| | The Newcomer (Newcomer)
03/11/2008
I remember my first summer-job, working in an expensive menâs clothing store on Market Street in downtown-San Francisco. My family lived on the San Mateo Peninsula. It was fun taking a commuter train to work and watching the pompous executives in their
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| | Laurence JuberâGuitarist, November 28 (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
As a young working musician in London, England in the 1970âs, Laurence Juber got an extraordinary, life-changing break when Paul McCartney picked him to become the lead guitarist for Wings. Juber spent three years recording and touring with the band. Du
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| | YMCAâs Holiday Party, November 28 (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
Linda Brown is standing next to a beautiful shrimp tree that she will prepared for the Oroville YMCAâs eighth annual Silent Auction and Holiday Party on Wednesday, November 28th at the Southside Community Center. This party is one of the most fun events
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| | Hometown Christmas in Forbestown, November 24 (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
Our Gold Rush town comes to life for Christmas with twinkling lights, shops and tents full of wares and the music of carolers, fiddles and banjos, as you stroll along the boardwalk by lantern light. At the barn, dancers and toe tappers will entertain you
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| | The Newcomer (Newcomer)
03/11/2008
I cannot believe itâs already November. Where did the year go? Autumn is in the air. Colorful fall foliage is everywhere, and it seems to be getting darker during the day. Some stores have decorated their windows in honor of those who have served our co
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| | âThe Story of Velveteen Rabbit,â November 23 & 25 (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
For the holiday season, A.C.T. I and the Creative Arts Centre proudly present âThe Story of Velveteen Rabbit,â a childhood classic. Like a favorite stuffed animal from childhood, this delightful musical will touch your heart and remain forever in your
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| | âMe, Myself, & Eyeâ National Juried Show, through November 2 (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
Chico Art Center Gallery presents its annual, national juried exhibition, âMe, Myself, & Eyeâ now through November 25. This show features diverse interpretations of the âself.â Itâs quite fascinating seeing how local and national artists have
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| | Downtown Chico Christmas Preview, November 18 (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
Downtown Chico officially kicks off the holiday season Sunday, November 18th from 4-8pm with the much-anticipated Christmas Preview. This tradition in holiday hospitality celebrates the magic of the season â Downtown businesses debut their holiday chee
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| | Growing Friends (Gardening Column)
03/11/2008
We all count friendsâtried and trueâas important to our lives. Sometimes, our neighbors become our friends, or they may drive us crazy. Plants appreciate friendly neighbors, just like people do. Gardeners can help the plants they grow by knowing what
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| | North State Symphony Concerts, November 17 & 18 (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
CSU, Chicoâs School of the Arts presents a North State Symphony Concert â
âResurrection: Sublime Voicesâ on Saturday, November 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Cascade Theatre in Redding, and on Sunday, November 18 at 2 p.m. at Laxson Auditorium in Chico.
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| | Butte College Chico Centerâs âRegFest,â November 17 (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
Itâs never been easier to attend Butte
College. The community is invited to attend the Butte College âRegFestâ on Saturday, November 17 at the Chico Center, 2320 Forest Avenue, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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| | Wine Tasting & Art Auction, November 15 (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
The Oroville Area Chamber of Commerceâs 13th Annual Wine Tasting & Art Auction will be held from 6-10 p.m. on Thursday, November 15 at the Gold Country Casino Showroom.
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| | Dragon Theater Puppets at County Libraries, November 14 & 15 (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
In honor of Childrenâs Book Week, the Dragon Theater Puppets are performing in county libraries. âThe Clueless Detectiveâ will be presented at 3:30 p.m. on November 1 at the Paradise Library, 5922 Clark Road, and at 3:30 p.m. on November 15 at the O
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| | Just Business (Direct Answers)
11/05/2007
When my wife and I were dating, we knew our relationship was God-sent and that eventually we would be married. At the time we were facing college, but our parents were not hip on the two of us dorming on the same campus, so they refused to pay our tuitio
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| | The Newcomer (Newcomer)
03/11/2008
If you are anything like me, you love a good bargain; you get a kick out of some garage sales. You love to check out antique stores, thrift shops and boutiques. Before the week passes, you must read The Digger Shopper & News for the second timeâfrom fro
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| | Part 3: Travels with Kyroo & the Brownâs (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
After we left the Painted Hills, we drove about 50 miles to Prineville (the Rock Hound Capital of Oregon), arriving a few minutes after 9 p.m. and were very fortunate to find a room at that hour in a very nice motel, only because it was a Tuesday night, r
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| | PAWS Dedicates Future Spay/Neuter Clinic (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
PAWS (Promotion of Animal Welfare Society) is officially announcing the future opening of PAWS - Mike Chestnut Low-Cost Spay-Neuter Clinic, which is on schedule to open in January 2008. PAWS has purchased the building at 3557 Oro Dam Blvd. in Oroville an
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| | âThe Sugar Bean Sistersâ at The BirdcageOctober 26âNovembe (Front Page News)
03/11/2008
Imagine an alien abduction. Then throw in murder, Mormons, angels, Disney World and some very weird characters, all set in a ramshackle shack in the middle of a sugar cane field. Thatâs âThe Three Bean Sisters!â
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| | FRIDAY â WAKEUP CALL (Al Thomas)
10/23/2007
The bugle blew. The cymbals clashed. The voice of the Market was
heard loud and clear throughout the world. Sell everything.
This was as clear a signal as has been given in a long time. Both
fundamentals and technical analysis has sh
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| | Unfair Practices (Direct Answers)
10/23/2007
I work for a small course company that offers several online courses that start a new session every month, with the start date being the third Wednesday of the month.
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| | The Newcomer (Newcomer)
03/04/2008
Are we having fun yet? I know I am; how about you? Last week I was at the Oroville Senior Center (FRSCA) and enjoyed a nutritional luncheon, as planned. After lunch, several of us wandered into a few of the shops on Meyers Street. If you didnât join us,
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| | Part 2: Travels with Kyroo & the Brownâs (Front Page News)
03/04/2008
At bedtime, I decided to put the sofa cushions on the floor and sleep there, which turned out to work much better for my long frameâat least until Tia got up at 5:30 the next morning. For whatever reason, she hunkered down atop my back for a little nap
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| | Pumpkins in the Park, Now through October 28 (Front Page News)
03/04/2008
From October 15 to October 28th, the Feather River Recreation and Park District is hosting Pumpkins in the Park.
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| | Paradise Performing Arts Center Upcoming Events (Front Page News)
03/04/2008
PPAC Presents
MUMBO GUMBO
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| | Bee Happy Gardening (Front Page News)
03/04/2008
The other day I planned to take out half of the hyssop growing in the garden. But right now it is blooming with vibrant blue-purple spires of flowers and the bees are having a bountiful gathering season. With all the news about the mysterious decline of b
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| | Chico Downtown Harvest Sidewalk Sale, October 13 (Front Page News)
03/04/2008
Downtown Merchants and the Downtown Chico Business Association (DCBA) invite you to celebrate the changing season at their annual fall celebration â Downtown Harvest Sidewalk Sale. Scheduled for Saturday, October 13 beginning at 9am, the Harvest Sidewa
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| | Butte College Presents Civil War Days, October 13 & 14 (Front Page News)
03/04/2008
Witness the clash of live infantry troops, listen to the charge of the cavalry and the thunder of horse-drawn artillery as Butte College hosts two exciting days of living history when Civil War Days returns on October 13 and 14. For two days, the Butte Co
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| | Veteransâ Memorial Park Bike Show & Poker Run, October 13 (Front Page News)
03/04/2008
This all-day fundraiser at Feather Falls Casino for the Oroville Veteransâ Memorial Park begins from 7-9 a.m. with registration for the Iron Pigs Poker Run, which is at 10 a.m.
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| | The Newcomer (Newcomer)
03/04/2008
Thank you...Thank you...Thank you...All you wonderful people who keep inviting me to breakfast, lunch and/or dinner with all the trimmings. You are wonderful cooks, and know great places to inhale fantastic food. Yes. Youâre right!
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| | Autumn Wedding & Event Festival, October 14 (Front Page News)
03/04/2008
Youâve found your perfect mate. Now, plan your perfect wedding or special event with ideas, resources, products and information from Orovilleâs Autumn Wedding & Event Festival. From the time the doors open at the Municipal Auditorium at noon Sunday, O
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| | County Hosts âTire Amnesty Dayâ October 13 (Front Page News)
03/04/2008
The County Public Works Department is hosting this event at the Highway 70 Industrial Park, located at 4801 Feather River Blvd. (just off Highway 70). It is open only to Butte County residents from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
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| | PPAC Presents âThe Kent Family Magic Show,â October 12 (Front Page News)
03/04/2008
Friday, October 12 at 7:30 PM
The Kent Family performs a self-contained stage illusion-variety show with dynamic modem and traditional illusions plus fire-eating, excellent juggling, unicycling, rope tricks, whip tricks and escapes with a ton of surprise
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| | Holistic Health & Healing Fair, October 6 (Front Page News)
03/04/2008
From 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, October 6, Unity of Oroville will host a Holistic Health & Healing Fair at 1321 Robinson & First Streets in Oroville.
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| | The Newcomer (Newcomer)
03/04/2008
Shop âtil you Drop in downtown Oroville. The clothing, accessory and shoe business is booming. There is something for everyone: men, women, children, babies, expectant mothers, grandmothers, grandfathers and teenagers. Shopping in downtown Oroville has
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| | New Resource for Butte County Public Health Department (Front Page News)
03/04/2008
BUTTE COUNTY, California - The Butte County Public Health Department has a new resource designed to enhance the counties ability to deliver valuable public health services to citizens of Butte County.
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| | Sierra Oro Farm Trail Passport Weekend, October 6-7 (General)
03/04/2008
Hit the Trail! The Sierra Oro Farm Trail, that is!
Farm-fresh food and wine sampling in beautiful Butte County! Local farmers will host a weekend of wine tasting and farm-fresh food sampling on October 6th and 7th at the second annual Sierra Oro Farm T
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| | Perry Mason Days, September 30-October 6 (Front Page News)
03/04/2008
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| | Chico Palio, September 29 âArtoberfest (Front Page News)
03/04/2008
Artoberfest is sponsored, in part, by the City of Chico and the Chico Arts Commission. Itâs brought to you by the Friends of the Arts in collaboration with LearningChange.
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| | Family Feud (Direct Answers)
09/24/2007
I need help with a big problem I am facing. My dad says Iâm not his, and my mom says I am his. But a couple of my dadâs friends also witnessed she was sleeping around on him in 1987, and well, I donât know what to do to prove my mom or dad either
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| | The Newcomer (Newcomer)
03/04/2008
My mother taught me, âItâs not a crime to ask for help.â When one doesnât have a relative or know the neighbors, where can a Newcomer go for help? For me, it has turned out to be the friendly, neighborhood hardware store...ACE. Being honest, Iâv
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| | Paul Hawken to Speak September 25ââOn the Creek Lecture Seri (Front Page News)
03/04/2008
CHICO, Calif. - In an effort to continue to educate the community and to highlight the issues that matter most in todayâs world, Chico Performances, along with the Office of the President at CSU Chico, The Office of the Provost at CSU Chico and the Inst
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| | Salmon Festival & Street Fair, September 22 (Front Page News)
03/04/2008
In Downtown Oroville, four blocks will be open to pedestrian-only traffic: Bird St. from Huntoon to Downer and Myers St. from Montgomery to Robinson. These four blocks will be closed from approximately 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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| | Chico World Music Festival, September 21-23 (Front Page News)
03/04/2008
The 14th Annual Chico World Music Festival has venues for three days and offers something for everyone. In addition to the musical listings, there are international food and craft booths.
Friday, September 21: âPink Martiniâ with Cabaret Orchestra,
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| | Annual Salmon Dinner, September 21 (Front Page News)
03/04/2008
The Friends of the Feather River Nature Center host their annual Salmon Dinner on Friday, September 21 at the center on Old Ferry Road, off Montgomery Street in Oroville. Social hour is from 6-7 p.m. and dinner is at 7 p.m.
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| | No Mr. Darcy (Direct Answers)
09/17/2007
I will try to make this brief as I can. My husband and I separated over a lot of issues, the main one being I thought he was cheating. Well, I think he may have been, because we were not even apart a month when I found out he is seeing his motherâs ch
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| | TRADING IN A VOLATILE MARKET (Al Thomas)
09/17/2007
Because of the recent market volatility you may be receiving calls
from your broker recommending changes in your portfolio. Most
investors are as confused as brokers (yes, they are). There is an old
saying to paste on your mirror: WHEN IN DOUBT, STAY O
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| | Meeting to Address Meth in Butte County (General)
03/04/2008
We need you, you need us, and we want your story, if you are the parent, grandparent, teacher, social worker, foster parent, pastor, teen, employer, nurse, physician, RMT or former addict who has a story to tell about the impact of methamphetamine on our
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| | Butte College Announces New Partnership with Department of Fish (Front Page News)
03/04/2008
Butte College is partnering with the Department of Fish and Game (DFG) to provide peace officer training for prospective Fish and Game Wardens. This new partnership provides a new academy facility and POST-certified training program for Fish and Game Ward
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| | The Bounty of Oroville, September 16th (Front Page News)
03/04/2008
Youâre invited, Noon to 6 p.m., to the premier of âThe Bounty of Oroville,â a showcase of the best Oroville has to offer, including food and beverage tasting, art exhibit and sales, live music and entertainment, and activities for the kids.
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| | âThe Business of Murderâ Opens September 14 at Birdcage Thea (Front Page News)
03/04/2008
Birdcage Theatre proudly opens its 24th season with an intriguing mystery, The Business of Murder, which opens on September 14 and runs for 3 weekends.
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| | Community Gardening (Gardening Column)
03/04/2008
One of the foremost environmental writers, Wendell Berry, said, âWe cannot be free if our food and its sources are controlled by someone else. The condition of the passive consumer of food is not a democratic condition. One reason to eat responsibly
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| | The Newcomer (Newcomer)
03/04/2008
When was the last time you picked up your copy of Orovilleâs Community Resource Directory, THE SOURCE? It has become my answerbook and the very best reference available to me at this time. I cannot believe the many neighbors who have offered their perso
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| | Special Guests Highlight Annual Salvation Army Dinner (Front Page News)
03/04/2008
The Salvation Army invites you to enjoy an evening of fun and good food at Outreach 2007, the organizationâs annual dinner. The event will honor the efforts of the Salvation Army, both locally and around the world.
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| | Busy Month at Butte County Library Branches (Front Page News)
03/04/2008
September is âNational Library Card Sign Up Monthâ and all of the Butte County Library branches invite you to drop by your local library to get one free of charge, even if itâs a replacement card. It will be the smartest card in your wallet!
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| | Chico Concours dâEleganceâEuropean Exotics, September 9th (Front Page News)
03/04/2008
The 29th Annual Concours dâElegance takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Kendall Hall lawn on CSU, Chico campus on Sunday, September 9th.
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| | Taste of Chico Served Up on September 9th (Front Page News)
03/04/2008
The Downtown Chico Business Association (DCBA) invites you to enjoy the 22nd Annual Taste of Chico. This highly acclaimed food, beverage, music and fine-art festival is scheduled for Sunday, September 9th from Noon until 4 p.m. The event takes place in t
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| | Victimâs Rights (Direct Answers)
08/28/2007
I have been married over 20 years, and we have all grown close to each other. Three years ago our world of normalcy collapsed when our niece informed us my mother-in-lawâs live-in boyfriend sexually assaulted her between the ages of 11 and 14. Our nie
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| | The Newcomer (Newcomer)
03/04/2008
If youâve lived in Oroville your entire life, youâre probably quite confident driving around town and finding your way around. You know who to see, what to do, and where to go when you have a problem. At the least, there are those upon whom you hav
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| | Surplus City 4x4 Evolution Show & Competition, September 8 & 9 (Front Page News)
03/04/2008
The second annual Surplus City 4x4 Evolution Show and Competition will be held beginning at 9 a.m. on September 8 and 9 at Riffles Park, next to Surplus City, 4514 Pacific Heights Rd., Oroville. Youâll experience Big Rock, Slimy Mud and the Teeter Tott
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| | PAWS People for Pets Party, September 8 (Front Page News)
03/04/2008
A reminder to mark your calendar to save Saturday, September 8th, to attend PAWS (Promotion of Animal Welfare Society) of Butte County fundraising dinner dance. It is going to be bigger and better than any we have had before.
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| | Palermo Field Days 2007 (Front Page News)
03/04/2008
On Friday, Spetember 7th and Saturday, September 8th, Palermo will celebrate its 39th annual Palermo Field Days. The two day event features food, music, swimming, a parade, pancake breakfast, and a variety of activities in the park.
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| | Mini-COBA Exhibition at Chico Art Center, September 1-23 (Front Page News)
03/04/2008
Sept. 1- 23, Chico Art Center will host the Mini-COBA 2007 exhibition.
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| | âShow me your smile and I will show you mineâ (Newcomer)
03/04/2008
Being a newcomer in Oroville is like going to Disneyland for the first time. It is overwhelming. Everything is spread out. There seems so much to explore. Iâm not sure which arrow to follow...Where should I start?
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| | Las Plumas High School Hosts Ribbon Cutting For New Science Lab (Front Page News)
03/04/2008
The courtyard at Las Plumas High School was packed Tuesday, but not with students. A day before the start of the school year, the Oroville Union High School District held a breakfast and ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of the new 200 Wing, whic
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| | Committed, Passionate & Enthusiastic Individuals Needed (Front Page News)
03/04/2008
Butte County Library Literacy Services is looking for enthusiastic individuals interested in promoting and strengthening literacy in our community by serving as a AmeriCorps member.
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| | Peddlersâ Fair at Yuba Feather Museum, September 1 (Front Page News)
03/04/2008
Closing Day at the Yuba Feather Museum and the little town of Gold Trader Flat is quickly approaching. Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 1, when we will celebrate another successful season with a Peddlersâ Fair from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
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| | Divine Mercy (Direct Answers)
08/20/2007
I am a man in my late 30s. When I was a boy, I was abused by an older cousin. When I was a teenager, about 16, a man approached me and enticed me with sex. Since then, though I was born and raised in a Christian family, I developed an interest in men.
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| | THE WALL STREET TITANIC (Al Thomas)
08/20/2007
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| | Riptide (Direct Answers)
08/16/2007
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| | A BRIDGE TOO FAR (Al Thomas)
08/16/2007
There was a war movie called "A Bridge Too Far" about a desperate
operation during World War II to prevent the Germans from blowing up a bridge
the Allies wanted to save so they could move men and equipment across in
large numbers. It was full of
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| | Community Gardening (Gardening Column)
03/04/2008
One of the foremost environmental writers, Wendell Berry, said, âWe cannot be free if our food and its sources are controlled by someone else. The condition of the passive consumer of food is not a democratic condition. One reason to eat responsibly is
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| | Meet Della! Sheâs New in Town. (Newcomer)
03/04/2008
Please, donât pick on me. Iâve just moved to townâŚOroville that is. It all seemed to happen so fast! Or did it?
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| | Butte College Celebrates 40th Anniversary Night at the Chico Out (Front Page News)
03/04/2008
Butte College will celebrate its 40th anniversary by hosting a Night at the Chico Outlaws on Saturday, August 25 at Nettleton Stadium, starting at 5:30 p.m. Butte College alumni, friends of Butte College and community members are invited to attend. Diana
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| | Emergency Medical Care Committee Seeks Applicants (Front Page News)
03/04/2008
BUTTE COUNTY, California â The Butte County Emergency Medical Care Committee (EMCC) is looking for qualified individuals to fill five vacant positions of Medical Society, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)/Mobile Intensive Care Nurse (MICN) Training, Pa
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| | Serving Size (Fitness Column)
03/04/2008
If you are a little person, how does that affect you on gaining weight? What about the serving sizes on food labels? I know this wonderful, sweet girl who is small in statue. In other words, she is short, even shorter than myself, and I am approximatel
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| | West Nile Virus on the Rise in Butte County (Front Page News)
03/04/2008
BUTTE COUNTY, California â Butte County Public Health Department urges the public to take precautions against West Nile Virus (WNV) infection. Eleven new confirmed WNV infected birds have been reported. The new bird cases came from most parts of Butte C
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| | Chico Middle School Student Selected for State Leadership Confer (Front Page News)
03/04/2008
This fall, local middle school student, Miss Hannah Decker, will join a very select group of some of the most highly-acclaimed students in California to take part in an extraordinary leadership conference sponsored by the Congressional Youth Leadership Co
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| | ADDING NEW POSITIONS (Al Thomas)
08/07/2007
When opening a brokerage account with a broker or receiving
advice from a financial planner they look at the amount of money
available to invest.
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| | Mr. Hyde (Direct Answers)
08/07/2007
Seven months ago I met a really wonderful man. He was kind, understanding, and a great communicator. He shared my love of the outdoors and accepted me for who I am. This was particularly important to me because I have a high sex drive and have had rela
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| | Local Woman to Walk Half Marathon for American Stroke Associatio (Front Page News)
03/04/2008
Patsy Hunter will join many others in Sacramento on October 7, 2007, when she walks a half marathon (13.1 miles) to raise money for research and educational programs for the American Stroke Association (a division of American Heart Association).
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| | Oroville Music Fest August 4 & 5 (General)
03/04/2008
This Music Fest will be held on August 4th and 5th at Harrison Stadium, 1920 Veatch St. in Oroville from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. both days. Bands will play from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m.
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| | Free Friday Night Movies in Orovilleâs Bicentennial Park (Front Page News)
03/04/2008
Every Friday night at dusk, a free movie will be shown in Orovilleâs Bicentennial Park, corner of Huntoon/Robinson, across from PG&E parking lot.
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| | Diverse Views Offered at Land Use Forum (Front Page News)
07/31/2007
A variety of opinions were expressed on what should be done with Orovilleâs available industrial land at the Industrial Land Use Forum at Checkers Fine Italian Bistro Wednesday afternoon. Views ranged from retaining all existing industrial land, to supp
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| | Berries â Natureâs Smile (Food Column)
03/04/2008
How many kinds of berries can you name? There are blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, boysenberries, gooseberries, loganberries, Marion berries, cranberries, Chinese gooseberries, or kiwi, manzanita berries and more! I call them ânatur
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| | Keeping Your Kids Safe This Summer! (Front Page News)
03/04/2008
Summer is officially here! As the weather warms up and families start spending more time outside, it is important to make summer safety a priority to help ensure a healthy and happy season. Thatâs why First 5 Butte County Children and Families Commiss
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| | Oroville Hospital Offers Prenatal Breastfeeding Classes (Front Page News)
03/04/2008
Oroville Hospital now offers prenatal breastfeeding classes every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. The classes are held at the Oroville Sports Club, 2600 Oro Dam Blvd. from 6:30-9 p.m. To register call 532-8640.
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| | Chico Performancesâ Adopt-A-Class Program in its 10th Year (Front Page News)
03/04/2008
For the tenth year businesses and individuals can make local school childrenâs dreams come true by adopting a local class to see an exciting field trip through the Adopt-A-Class program at CSU, Chico. Every child in the area deserves an opportunity to e
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| | Lt. Governor John Garamendi Was Guest Speaker at Butte County De (Front Page News)
03/04/2008
The Butte County Democrats gathered at the North Forebay on Saturday, July 14 for their 15th annual âPatâ Brown Barbecue. Spearheaded by Bruce Harmon, Oroville chapter President, & Doris Smith, long-time organizer of Oroville Area Democratic Club, wi
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| | The Opportunist (Direct Answers)
07/23/2007
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| | VALUATION REPORTS (Al Thomas)
07/23/2007
One of the great bamboozles created for the investment public is the creation of valuation.
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| | Advertisers Prefer Their Own Web Sites, Followed By Email And Se (Retail News)
07/23/2007
U.S. Advertisers believe the most effective online marketing tool is their own Web site, according to Outsell Inc.'s Annual Ad Spending Study--and they'll spend almost 12% of their total 2007 advertising budgets on their own home pages.
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| | Most Working Moms Prefer Part-Time Jobs (Retail News)
07/23/2007
A sharply increasing portion of America's working mothers say their ideal situation would include a part-time job, rather than working full time or staying at home, a new national survey finds.
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| | Tool Talk # 11 (Bolt Column)
03/03/2008
Now, we would like to have people know we have interest other than tools -- like our two pet donkeys.
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| | Oroville Hospital Hosts Community Farmersâ Market Every Wednes (Front Page News)
03/03/2008
Oroville Hospital has launched a new Community Farmersâ Market with plenty of certified local produce for sale, prize giveaways and health education booths.
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| | Butte College Holds Free âRegFestâ July 21 (Front Page News)
03/03/2008
Butte College will offer a free community âRegFestâ on Saturday, July 21 at the main campus, 3536 Butte Campus Drive from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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| | Your Housecat Teaches You About Mt. Lions, July 18 (General)
03/03/2008
This intriguing theme is the topic for the FREE Summer Speaker Program on Wednesday evening, July 18th at 7 p.m. at the Lake Oroville Visitor Center at 917 Kelly Ridge Road.
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| | Cigarettes Could Face 61-cent Tax Increase (Retail News)
07/16/2007
JULY 12, 2007 -- WASHINGTON -- Under a tentative deal worked out earlier this week between Democrats and Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee, smokers would pay an extra 61 cents per pack of cigarettes in federal taxes to fund health insurance to
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| | Our Daily Bread (Retail News)
07/16/2007
Newspapers keep cutting staff, but Jake Jabâs American Furniture Warehouse is standing by them. Why?
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| | THE MAGIC BULLET TO RETIREMENT (Al Thomas)
07/16/2007
Everyone is looking for that "magic bullet" that will
allow them to retire rich or at least comfortable. They want to be
able to do what the TV ads show â vacationing in Fiji, fly fishing in
Vermont, etc, etc.
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| | Deal-breaker (Direct Answers)
07/16/2007
As I sit on my computer e-mailing a woman I could start an affair with, I search for answers. Your explanations about infidelity are plausible, reasonable, and thoughtful, but I still have questions I would like to ask.
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| | Recollections of a World War II Air War (General)
03/03/2008
Continued from last week...
After a month of training, the Group was transferred to Geiger Field, Washington. Back to civilization with barracks, hot showers, a fine dining facility, and PX! At Geiger Field, we continued our training. Gunners spent on
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| | Butte County Reports First West Nile Virus Positive Bird (Front Page News)
03/03/2008
A stellar jay from the Paradise area tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) in late June. This is the first confirmed WNV bird fatality for 2007.
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| | Hockâs Unlimited Presents Annual Melodrama, Beginning July 20 (Front Page News)
03/03/2008
âThe Picture that Was Turned to the Wallâ (or She May Have Seen Better Days) is a melodrama in three acts directed by Shirley Bugado and written by Tim Kelly. It opens at Orovilleâs Monday Club, 2385 Montgomery Street, on July 20. The show runs Fr
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| | âCabaretâ Opens July 13 at Chicoâs Court Theatre (Front Page News)
03/03/2008
âCabaret,â a jazzy and powerful musical that asks some very difficult questions is the theatreâs âbigâ mainstage production for this summer. It opens July 13 and runs July 14, 20, and 21 at 7:30 p.m. and July 21 and 22 at 2 p.m. in the Harlen A
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| | Warring Natures (Direct Answers)
07/09/2007
I recently moved in with a man I love deeply. Weâve been together almost two years, and the only problem we havenât worked out is the amount of affection I want. I have a higher sex drive than him, and I think that may be part of it. Whenever he i
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| | What lies ahead for post office, mail delivery? (Retail News)
07/09/2007
Could mail one day go the way of many pizza chains, where customers can pick it up or pay extra for home delivery? Will the mail still arrive six days a week? Will the government still be involved?
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| | Recollections of a World War II Air War (General)
03/03/2008
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| | Contemporary Woman, an All-Female Art Exhibition (Local News)
03/03/2008
Now through July 8
A juried show of 68 female artists chosen from 223 entries, intended to capture a view of contemporary artists, across disciplines, and spanning generations.
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| | Oroville State Theaterâs Marquee Renovation (General)
03/03/2008
City Rewires State Theater Marquee
The electrical renovation of the Oroville State Theaterâs Marquee was completed on Friday, June 8, after a two-week break
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| | July 3rd & 4thÂâMany Celebrations in Butte County (Local News)
03/03/2008
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| | Too Close For Comfort (Direct Answers)
07/02/2007
I befriended my boss when she was hurting and going through a divorce. We fell in love and started dating, but soon realized chaos due to the newness of her divorce and our working together. The relationship was tough and complicated. She walked away,
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| | ANALYSIS vs. GUESS (Al Thomas)
07/02/2007
Predicting stock price performance or general market
direction is not easy. There are hundreds of so-called professional
market analysts (probably more) who do it and hundreds of thousands
who rely on their information.
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| | A Long Line for a Shorter Wait at the Supermarket (General)
06/27/2007
Show New Yorkers a checkout line and theyâll tell you whether itâs worth the wait.
Starbucks at 9 a.m.? Eight minutes, head to the next one down the street. Duane Reade at 6 p.m.? Twelve minutes, come back in the morning.
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| | Review or go broke (General)
06/27/2007
Too many investors receive their monthly statements without giving any
thought to what is happening to their money. They may glance at it or not
even open it.
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| | Low Cost Rabies Clinic to be Held in Paradise (General)
03/03/2008
BUTTE COUNTY, California â A low cost rabies vaccine clinic for dogs and cats will be held on Thursday, June 28th at Paradise Alliance Church at 6491 Clark Road next to the Post Office in Paradise. The clinic hours are 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The cost for a r
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| | Save Money on Your Energy Bills (General)
03/03/2008
The Community Action Agency of Butte County is offering free Weatherization Services to Butte County residents. Since 1983, this agency has weatherized 1,000s of homes each year at no cost to qualified residents.
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| | Feather River Recreation & Park Districtâs Thursday Night Conc (Local News)
03/03/2008
This summer every Thursday evening from 7-8:30 p.m. FRRPD sponsors Concerts in the Park FREE to the public. All concerts will be at Riverbend Park, except August 2, which is at Berry Creek and August 23, which is at Forbestown.
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| | A Matter Of Semantics (Direct Answers)
06/25/2007
I am very happily married, and I have a beautiful baby girl. My husband is loving and supportive of my career, and I treasure my family very much. Two years ago I started having a great friendship with a coworker whom I worked with in our department. W
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| | Skateboard Competition in Oroville (Front Page News)
02/28/2008
This competition ties in with national âGo Skateboarding Day.â The event will be held at the Bedrock Skate & Bike Park, Safford/Feather River Blvd. in Oroville.Registration is at 4 p.m. ($10 for Division Competition, $25 for Best Trick Contest), Prac
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| | Robert Thomaston Featured Artist, Now-June 29 (General)
02/28/2008
Artists of River Town is pleased to announce Robert (Bob) Thomaston as the Featured Artist in the newest art installation at the Oroville State Theater Performing Arts Center, Robinson and Myers Street in Oroville. The lobby is open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m
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| | Car Seat Fitting Stations Open for Families (Front Page News)
02/28/2008
BUTTE COUNTY, California â Families with car seat or booster seat age children may bring in their children and their car seats for free safety seat checks sponsored by Butte County Public Health Department, Gridley Police Department and Oroville Police
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| | Butte County Health Department Urges Public to Take the Test (Front Page News)
02/28/2008
BUTTE COUNTY, California â June 27th marks the 13th annual observance of National HIV Testing Day (NHTD), which reminds all Americans that HIV testing is an important step in the treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS.
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| | Tool Talk # 14 (Bolt Column)
02/28/2008
Well Folkâs, I have to tell you, Saturday Dec. 9th, 06 was another exciting day at the Boltâs Antique Tool Museum. Everyday there is just like Christmas. Nice people come in to visit and look over the historic displays and others come by to drop off
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