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LETTERS: ArlingtonÕs testimony

Davis On certain spring mornings, warm winds coax fog from the waters of the Potomac River. Clouds rise on wisps from the banks and march up nearby hillside, sometimes as high as the quiet hills of Arlington National Cemetery. At these times, this nationÕs most famous burying grounds take on an ethereal look, its plain … Continue Reading

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Thanks for friendly greeting

Davis What a pleasant surprise when, while on my morning walk along Arlington Drive, the big red Unitrans bus flashed a ÒGood morningÓ greeting on its forward route sign. While I felt as though this was a personal message just for me and responded, it was there for all to see. I donÕt know whose … Continue Reading

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WeÕre supporting Vergis

Davis Please join us in voting for Sydney Vergis for Davis City Council. Sydney came to Davis in 2000 to attend UC Davis, graduating in 2004, and has been actively involved in our community for many years. She has earned our trust and respect. We believe she will make an excellent City Council member. Sydney … Continue Reading

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Vote Swanson and Measure R

Davis For reasons so well articulated by Councilman Lamar Heystek and by many others, I am voting for Rochelle Swanson for election to our City Council. Some of you are aware that I had resolved to completely ignore this City Council election out of despair. However, the Picnic Day fiasco discussion focused my attention on … Continue Reading

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Joe and Rochelle for council

Davis This is an important City Council election because we have the opportunity to elect two individuals who not only have deep roots in the community, but are also open and independent. Both Joe Krovoza and Rochelle Swanson have demonstrated through their civic involvement that they truly care about our city and preserving its quality … Continue Reading

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Student supports Krovoza

Davis Joe Krovoza is a nice guy; plain and simple. Not only does he have the experience for the job through his work as a lawyer and a long history in Davis, but he also cares about this city. When I moved to Davis last year, I couldnÕt name the mayor, let alone any of … Continue Reading

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Vergis is right for Davis

Davis Having been a Davis resident for more than 30 years and a former member and chairman of the Davis Planning Commission, I know what a great place Davis is to live. But like many voters facing elections this June, I have become weary of ÒpoliticiansÓ who often seem more interested in their own personal … Continue Reading

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Vote yes on the renewal

Davis I helped draft the original Measure J, which allows voters to vote on peripheral development in Davis, and worked to have it passed by voters in Davis, which, of course, it did. Now the voters have a chance to renew the measure but with a new name: Measure R. I will be voting for … Continue Reading

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Spring flings

Special to The Enterprise Fresh from the garden of my cluttered mind, hereÕs a bouquet of suggestions, just in time for spring. Kind of my own version of spring cleaning, without the rubbish. First up: CafŽ Mediterranee. If you read my last column, you know how much my family loves this place, even though it … Continue Reading

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Vote yes on Measure R, because J has served community well

Special to The Enterprise Measure R protects your right to vote on new peripheral subdivisions by renewing Measure J, the residentsÕ right to vote on future use of open space and agricultural lands. By renewing Measure J, Davis voters will continue to have a meaningful say on when, how much and where we grow. Measure … Continue Reading

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Forum set to discuss city’s future business strategy

A business community forum is planned from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday to discuss what DavisÕ economic future should be and the actions necessary to achieve it. The forum will take place in the large conference room at Digital Technology Laboratory, 3805 Faraday Ave., Davis. The event comes as the city is nearing completion of … Continue Reading

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BUSINESS BRIEFS: Social networking workshops planned

Abaton Consulting will present a free Lunchtime Leaders series on social networking in June and July. Each session runs from noon to 1 p.m. at 221 G St., Suite 202, Davis. Facebook for Business (Part 1) will be offered June 3; Facebook for Business (Part 2) on June 17; Social Networking Management Tools on July … Continue Reading

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ENGAGEMENT: Ranns-Guerrieri

Michele Ranns and Grant Guerrieri are engaged to be married in spring 2011 at the Guerrieri family home in Davis. The bride-elect is the daughter of Valerie and Dean Ranns of Davis. She is a 2005 graduate of Davis High School, where she participated in dance team, drama and cheerleading. She received her bachelorÕs degree … Continue Reading

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NATO’s mission changes

The issue: Once concerned only with the Red Menace, member nations now target Islamic terrorism When NATO was founded with the United States as a charter member, its mission statement was simple: Stand by to repel an attack by the Soviet Union. Or, as its first secretary-general put it more broadly, Òto keep the Russians … Continue Reading

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