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Charter Oak Bank of Napa launched an environmental initiative called Green Fund, which will lend money to energy-efficient real estate projects, clean energy efforts, and eco-friendly businesses in Napa County.
Vacaville-based Travis Credit Union, which has a branch in Napa County, was recently approved by the Small Business Administration to be a part of the Preferred Lender Program.
Energy As part of $400,000 given to 75 economic and community development projects in Northern and Central California, PG&E awarded four North Bay groups grants, including $3,200 to the North Coast Small Business Resource Center, $9,000 to the City of Santa Rosa, $7,000 to the Sonoma County Economic Development Foundation and $10,000 to the Napa Valley Economic Development Corp.
Men confess to crime w/ probable cause affidavit and supplemental reports
STELLA, Mo. — Both defendants in the brutal rape and murder of 9-year-old Rowan Ford have confessed to the crime, the Newton County sheriff said Sunday.David Spears, 25, of Stella, and Chris Collings, 32, of Wheaton, are charged with one count each of first-degree murder, forcible rape and statutory rape in the girl's death. Spears is Rowan's stepfather. Men confess to crime w/ probable cause affidavit and supplemental reports By Debbie Robinson .
CHC boys have youth, need patience
Youth and patience will go hand-in-hand at College Heights Christian School this boys basketball season. "We're young without game experience," Cougar coach Charlie Williams said on Friday. "Right now, we have seven freshmen on our 12-player roster. We need patience from the players, coaches and fans. "Our early schedule will tell us about our strengths and weaknesses," Williams, who's assisted by son Chuck, said. The three CHC lettermen from a 9-15 edition include returning starter Andrew Chaney. The 6-foot-5 senior averaged 8.4 points and 6.8 rebounds and had 54 blocked shots. The other veterans are juniors Paul Emery (6-4) and Jeremy Jones (6-2). "We expect double-figure scoring and rebounding out of Andrew if we can get the ball inside," Williams said.
Visions of Trees to sport 34 unique entries
A total of 34 local entities have signed up to decorate unique Christmas trees to enter in the Hyperion Club's annual Visions of Trees event this weekend.Each of the 34 trees will display a specific theme, and some of the more interestingly named entries include Dunker's Garden Center's "Minty Fresh Christmas," Fort Morgan Rotary's "Quacky Aviation," Marcia and Roger Iverson's "Go Rockies" and Morgan Floral's "The Christmas Pickle: A Family Tradition."Attendees will have the chance to cast ballots for their favorite trees.A total of 35 businesses and groups have also entered gift baskets, which will be sold during the Visions of Trees silent auction.Also at the event will be a drawing for a wreath made by Hyperion Vice President Amy Scott, and Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus will be available from noon to 2 p.m.
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