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Friends of the Davis Library host book sale

The Friends of the Davis Public Library will have its bi-monthly book sale starting at noon Friday at the library, 315 E. 14th St. Members only are welcome from noon to 2 p.m., but as always, shoppers may join the Friends at the door. The sale will be open to all comers from 2 to … Continue Reading

No Comment / May 31, 2011 | Posted in Central Davis,Fundraiser | Read More »

Rummage sale benefits International Festival

A garage sale to benefit International House, Davis, will run from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday at 612 C St in downtown Davis, just north of the Farmers Market. “We will be raising money for our International Festival,” said Elisabeth Sherwin, I-House executive director. “We have a sound system, books, a large oil painting, and … Continue Reading

No Comment / May 31, 2011 | Posted in Briefly,Central Davis,Fundraiser | Read More »

We’ll never forget our veterans’ sacrifices

REMEMBERING OUR HEROES … whoever was responsible for Monday’s moving Memorial Day program at the Davis Cemetery is to be congratulated … in reality, there were dozens of folks responsible, including those who first dreamed of putting this annual tribute together years ago … the speakers were superb and the Davis High Madrigals — some … Continue Reading

No Comment / May 31, 2011 | Posted in Bob Dunning | Read More »

Montgomery School hosts book sale

Local families can get ready for summer reading at a community book sale from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Montgomery Elementary School, 1441 Danbury Court in South Davis. Books for all ages will be for sale, as well as coffee and breakfast pastries. Local residents may donate books for the sale by dropping donations … Continue Reading

No Comment / May 31, 2011 | Posted in Books,Briefly,Fundraiser,South Davis | Read More »

Rummage sale benefits Cub Scouts

Davis Cub Scout Pack 111 will hold a large multi-family rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at 1006 Bendita Court in Davis. There will be a wide variey of goods for sale at bargainprices, including clothing, toys, and furniture. The proceeds will be used to help defray the costs of summer camp … Continue Reading

No Comment / May 31, 2011 | Posted in Briefly,Fundraiser,Mace Ranch | Read More »

Has he gone too far?

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Dear Annie: I’ve been married to “Sherwin” for two years. We are both in our 50s. He has two grown children, and I have two teenagers who still live with us. Before we married, I thought Sherwin was perfect for me. We enjoyed everything together, and he made me feel special. Once we said “I … Continue Reading

No Comment / May 31, 2011 | Posted in Columns | Read More »

Late runs turn Cats win into a blowout

Holding a two-run lead through the first seven innings of the game, the Sacramento River Cats exploded for five runs in the eighth and another five in the ninth to turn a close contest into a 16-5 victory over Reno on Monday. With the win, the first-place Cats (33-19) earned a split of the four … Continue Reading

No Comment / May 30, 2011 | Posted in Pro Sports | Read More »

Taylor’s dramatic hit wins it for Astros, 7-6

Kai Taylor’s hit brought home Kyle Stachowicz with the winning run in extra innings as the Astros won a Davis Little League AAA playoff contest, 7-6. Laurent Schwartz and Zane Schouten each had two safeties with Logan McNamara and Cole Bertrand getting RBI singles. Sam Blakewell and Cody Taylor were strong afield as reliever Schwartz … Continue Reading

No Comment / May 30, 2011 | Posted in Youth | Read More »

Phils sneak past Cubs in Little League playoffs

Pirates first baseman Griffin Duisenberg makes a catch just in time to nip Giants runner Cole Adams at first base during the a Davis Little League Majors playoff game on Friday. The Pirates scored twice in the bottom of the sixth to edge the Pirates. Keith Grote/Courtesy photo

With Davis Little League teams deep in playoff competition, there was a ding-dong battle last Friday between the majors-division Phillies and Cubs. When the dust settled — after five innings of scoreless baseball — the Phils came out on top, 3-2. Winning pitcher Jake Sherwood and Jacob Avila were locked in a mound duel that … Continue Reading

No Comment / May 30, 2011 | Posted in Youth | Read More »

Post 77 wins three games at Memorial Day Tournament

After posting wins in each of its first three games at the event, Yolo Post 77 — an American Legion baseball team made up of players from Davis and the rest of the county — dropped its final contest on Monday at the season-opening District 6 Memorial Day Tournament. In starting 3-1, Yolo beat West … Continue Reading

No Comment / May 30, 2011 | Posted in Adult Amateur | Read More »

We haven’t heard the last of Courtney Williams

DHS sprinter Courtney Williams blazes past opponents during the Sac-Joaquin Section DI championship meet prelims at Elk Grove High. Williams took fourth in the finals two days later to qualify for the Masters meet and help the Blue Devil boys capture their first section title. Wayne Tilcock/Enterprise file photo

He’s a guy whose name dots the record books at Davis High — the type of athlete whose accomplishments are seen, maybe, once every decade or so. By anybody else’s standards, what Courtney Williams provided Blue Devil fans in track and football over the past two years would have been sufficient. By Williams’ standards — … Continue Reading

No Comment / May 30, 2011 | Posted in Blue Devils,Sports | Read More »

Andres Torres Giants grand slam photo

San Francisco Giants' Andres Torres (56) watches his grand slam, as St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina watcvhes, in the fourth  inning of a baseball game, Monday, May 30, 2011 in St. Louis.(AP Photo/Tom Gannam)

No Comment / May 30, 2011 | Posted in Media Post | Read More »

A’s Trevor Cahill mound visit photo

Oakland Athletics' Trevor Cahill, right, is visited on the mound by pitching coach Ron Romanick, left, and catcher Kurt Suzuki during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees Monday, May 30, 2011, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

No Comment / May 30, 2011 | Posted in Media Post | Read More »

Sports briefs: Noncontact youth football clinic on Saturday is free

The Davis Junior Blue Devils will host a free noncontact football clinic for kids ages 5 to 8 on Saturday at Emerson Junior High, 2121 Calaveras Ave. The clinic is a great opportunity for young aspiring Blue Devils to give football a try without bigger kids getting in the way. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. … Continue Reading

No Comment / May 30, 2011 | Posted in Blue Devils,Sports,Youth | Read More »

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