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Filling the boot: Generous residents help Davis firefighters feed the hungry

Enterprise staff writer Cars and trucks whoosh past the firefighters standing along Fifth and B streets. The traffic light soon turns red, bringing the vehicles to a stop. Slowly, their windows slide down, making room for outstretched hands. Some are clutching fistfuls of change. Others clasp folded dollar bills. ÒThank you. Happy holidays,Ó says a … Continue Reading

No Comment / November 24, 2008 | Posted in Archived Stories | Read More »

A sumptuous kettle of Fish

Enterprise music critic The legendary Barry ÒThe FishÓ Melton will headline a benefit concert taking place from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday at the Davis Art Center, 1919 F St. The performance line-up also includes County Supervisor Mike McGowan, Cindy Tuttle and The Dropped Roses. The event, the seventh annual Blues Harvest, will raise funds … Continue Reading

No Comment / November 17, 2008 | Posted in Archived Stories | Read More »

He’s the last of the butchers; Corti Bros. pro enjoys the old ways

Enterprise staff writer SACRAMENTO Ñ Mike Carroll goes into the walk-in cooler where a whole lamb is hanging from the last remaining rail and slides it through swinging doors toward the butcherÕs saw. Thirty years ago, there were several rails, all hung with lamb, sides of beef and veal. Ten professional butchers slid them out … Continue Reading

No Comment / November 11, 2008 | Posted in Archived Stories | Read More »

Rotary, teachers honor top students

The Sunrise Rotary Club of Davis recently honored 14 teenagers at Davis and Da Vinci high schools as Students of the Month for October. They are: – Chase Brunson, nominated by social studies teacher Caitlin Butler, who writes, ÒChase was chosen as Student of the Month because he has demonstrated drive, determination and enthusiasm in … Continue Reading

No Comment / November 10, 2008 | Posted in Archived Stories | Read More »

Gone, but not forgotten: Dia de Los Muertos honors the spirit of lost loved ones

Enterprise staff writer WOODLAND Ñ ÒIn my dreams IÕve always seen you soar above the sky. In my heart thereÕll always be a place for you, for all my life.Ó Estelle Kinsella sings those lyrics Ñ from country music singer Faith HillÕs ÒThere YouÕll BeÓ Ñ and, in the middle of her rendition, fights back … Continue Reading

No Comment / November 03, 2008 | Posted in Archived Stories | Read More »

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