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Do it: Start that business o you think you might want to start your own business.

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Here are some thoughts for those who hope to survive an entrepreneurial adventure: • Do something you’re passionate about.

40 hours of your life every week. If your dreams nag at you This road is too hard otherwise. You should constantly, you might be an entrepreneur. do it only if you can’t imagine doing anyThe good news is that you are free to thing else. live your dreams. America rewards risk, • Have faith. You’ll be cash poor at first, hard work and good ideas. In our opulent and I know this sounds metaphysical, but society, even crazy ideas can do well. resources will find you in seemingly magical Consider Pop-Tarts, the Chrysler PT ways if people love what you’re offering. In Cruiser, cycling jerseys and tanning this way, financial freedom will come long salons! before you become wealthy.

The problem is that being an entrepre• Choose your partners wisely. Don’t go neur will cost you security. Believe me, I into business with others if you don’t have to. by know. Two years ago, I left an excellent If it’s necessary, so be it. But know what Alec Binyon job with a comfortable salary to go back you’re getting into and whether your potento the coffee business after tial partners can handle the freeThe author, a Chico a six-year absence. The dom that comes with owning a Do something you’re native and father of time since that leap has business. Always measure their passionate about. two boys, is owner of been turbulent and stresswords against their actions, and Great State This road is too hard measure the value they bring to ful; business at the café I Coffee Co. He is also purchased grew faster than your business based on the qualiotherwise. the CN&R’s former I anticipated, and on top of ty of their work. advertising manager. that, I start a roasting business.

• Prepare to lose anything that doesn’t fit But this journey has also been blissful. your vision for your life. When you realize I have cherished the time I’ve worked that vision, everything that doesn’t fit will with the baristas. I love the singularity of vanish. You will live contiguously, your focus found in craft, and the endless com- work-life compartmentalization will erode, plexity of chasing perfection. Building and you’ll make a living simply being you. my vision doesn’t feel like work. I imagStarting your own business will give you ine professional artists feel the same way. true artistic freedom. You should do it. Ω 4

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response to the concerns of a local multiracial family involved in a racially charged incident between them and some teenagers who attend the school.

This week, we commend the administration.

It was a complex story, and as it turns out, we didn’t have a full picture of the scope of the flap, so we’re setting the record straight this week (see “Flag flak,” Newslines). Reporter Ken Smith’s original story noted how the incident allegedly started with a confrontation over a Confederate flag and some racial slurs and ended with a Confederate flag staked in the family’s front yard, a threatening act and hate crime. However, we later learned that the initial incident appears to have escalated into a violent altercation between the kids and some unknown adults.

There’s no evidence that either party—neither the family nor the teenagers—were directly involved in the two crimes. But it’s hard to imagine that the incidents aren’t related, and we’re disappointed that this skirmish led to such extreme behavior. We hope the Chico Police Department deterWe said Chico High mines exactly what happened and who is responsible. should use the incident In the meantime, there’s a silver lining as a teachable moment, here. We said Chico High should use the incident as a teachable moment, and that’s and that’s exactly exactly what’s happening. According to what’s happening.

Principal Jim Hanlon, it’s started many conversations on the campus about free speech and offensive behavior, given the history of the Stars and Bars. In fact, Hanlon has encouraged teachers to discuss the issue and, as he put it, “talk with students about confusing the right to do something with whether or not it’s the right thing to do.”

This newspaper knows the importance of free speech. We rely on the protections of the First Amendment to carry out our work. But we also value civility and respect, and we’re glad to see that this situation appears to be heading in that direction. Ω

Time for a raise As this is the CN&R’s annual Business Issue, we thought it would be appro-

priate to give props to all the local business owners for their commitment to the community. Businesses provide jobs and tax revenue, but they also enrich our environment by offering places to dine, be entertained, get pampered, shop, etc.

We recognize that the past several years have been tough for everyone, and we commend those who survived the Great Recession and better still, those who took chances to start a business in the worst recession since the Great Depression. Many others who took similar risks did not fare so well, but we salute their bravery, too.

Now that the dust has begun to settle, and California’s economic outlook has improved greatly, we encourage local businesses to loosen their hold on their purse strings a bit. It’s time to re-evaluate salary freezes and resume the era of the performance-based raise. There are many benefits to having well-compensated employees, and it’s time for Chico to be more competitive in the job market.

Many qualified Chico State alums would love to stay in the community after graduation, but we cannot blame them for moving out of the region if they cannot make a decent wage here. We also cannot blame the talented longtime residents who look to other communities for higher compensation.

Happy employees are better employees and few rewards for a job well done are as sweet as a little extra on your paycheck—which can then be used to dine at local restaurants and shop in local stores.

As the saying goes, what goes around comes around. Let’s get going. Ω

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Sharon, Edgar and Candie A few months ago, I wrote about two people I see on my way to the office each workday morning. Most days, they’re sitting in the same spot, on a bench in Lower Bidwell Park near the roundabout at Manzanita and Vallombrosa avenues.

There was a comfortable familiarity in seeing their faces again and again after dropping my toddler off at preschool. And one day, after weeks of making up stories in my mind about who they were and what they were doing there, we smiled and waved at each other. One of my guesses was that they were Park Watch volunteers. It was a pretty one.

The folks I’ve come to rely on for this friendly greeting are Sharon Stern and Edgar Ovalle, a couple who indeed are park volunteers. For more on the Park Watch program and to put some faces to the names, check out Greenways on page 16.

Stern and Ovalle are faithful CN&R readers, according to Stern, who emailed me shortly after seeing that column (“Only in Chico,” Dec. 18) to introduce herself. Even still, they found out from other readers familiar with their presence at the park that they’d been mentioned in the newspaper. That’s a testament to their attendance at the site every day. They get to the park at about 6 a.m. and take a break on that bench after a run or bike ride.

As Stern told me, they know hundreds of regular park users by name, and more than 100 others by sight. And then there are the drivers, about 60 including me and my husband, whom the couple wave to as they whiz down Vallombrosa. Stern said the waving began as a car with kids passed by. “One hello grew to two and three and the rest is history,” she explained.

There’s a lot more to their volunteer efforts than waving or saying hello to passersby, but without that part of their outreach, I’d probably never cross paths with them. Speaking of which, one of these days when I have a day off I’m going to ride my bike out to that bench for a proper hello. I’d actually planned to do that over the holidays, but my son was ill during that time. I’ve been battling something gnarly myself the past two weeks. I’m affectionately calling it the plague.

Help a horse. Regular readers know I’m a dog lover and that I grew up with horses. I don’t have any equines of my own these days, but I still hold a special place for them in my heart. That’s why I want to alert folks to a plea from The Mustang Project, the local nonprofit that rescued dozens of wild horses—protecting them from slaughter—that were rounded up from public lands last year.

One of the creatures, a mare called Candie, came to the rescue organization with a badly injured leg. Long story short, it’s infected and requires surgery and antibiotics. To help Candie, go to www.facebook.com/ TheMustangProject and click the link to a crowdfunding page.

Melissa Daugherty is editor of the CN&R

Backing down on fracking Re “Gutless” (Second & Flume, by Melissa Daugherty, Feb. 19): Gutless is the correct response to the Butte County Board of Supervisors’ failure to act on fracking. Unfortunately, even if they did, it could be overturned. The front range of Colorado is experiencing a fracking boom and the cities of Fort Collins, Longmont and Lafayette have all passed measures to prevent fracking within city limits. All have been sued and have had the measures overturned, so fracking may commence.

While the fight against fracking seems grim, there is a ray of hope. The state of California has proposed closing by October 2015 up to 140 oilfield wells that state regulators had allowed to inject fracking waste into federally protected drinking water aquifers. Remember, this is a practice that, thanks to team Bush/Cheney, the federal Energy Policy Act of 2005 also known as the “Halliburton Loophole,” is exempt from the U.S. Clean Air and Water Act. I’m not going to argue the facts about the environmental impacts of fracking; people can either educate themselves or remain ignorant.

However, a Cree prophecy comes to mind: “When all the trees have been cut down, when all the animals have been hunted, when all the waters are polluted, when all the air is unsafe to breathe, only then will you discover you cannot eat money.”

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I disagree with CN&R Editor Melissa Daugherty regarding the Butte County Board of Supervisors’ wise action to dismiss a ban on hydraulic fracturing.

The supervisors weighed all the scientific and legal evidence before them and came to a logical conclusion that this unnecessary ban would only expose taxpayers to costly litigation.

California already has the nation’s strongest protections for this process. State law requires notification of surrounding landowners, public disclosure of chemicals used, groundwater monitoring and well-integrity testing. These regulations were passed by a Democrat-controlled Legislature and signed by Gov. Jerry Brown.

Even President Obama has been supportive of fracking since it has improved our nation’s energy independence. Interior Secretary Sally Jewell said that fracking bans are “the wrong way to go” and that groups pushing for them “don’t understand the science.” Ironically, fracking bans will only increase our reliance on imported oil that is produced with fewer environmental protections. But that kind of logic is lost on those who are determined to stop all oil production in California.

ZACHARY BROWN Chico

Pro-fracking advocates are essentially arguing for a free lunch. Frack, baby, frack because it’ll bring down energy costs, and if unacceptable pollution results it’s likely someone else’s problem. If fracking goes forward, we all get the LETTERS continued on page 6 February 26, 2015

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Two on the commentary Re “Reducing the war to a DVD” (Guest comment, by Patrick Newman, Feb. 19): The author implies that all art must take a moral position regarding large issues. That may be his wish, but I don’t agree that that is a requirement. I saw the film and the only moral I observed was loyalty and support to one’s comrades.

Does the author feel that Das Boot was a propaganda film for the Nazis?

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Re “Mandatory melon protection?” (The Pulse, Feb. 19): State Sen. Carol Liu said of Senate Bill 192: “Any responsible bicycle rider should wear a helmet,” and that “This law will help protect more people and make sure all riders benefit from the head protection that a helmet provides.”

It is good that California intends to protect the heads of its bicycle riders, but that is not enough. n eResearch w s & r ehas v i eshown w b u sthat iness other body parts may be injured in ss 03.03.11 designera bicycle dATeelbows, accident. issUe Knees,

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shoulders and hips are also at risk, so why not require the same protection for cyclists that is required for football, lacrosse and hockey athletes.

Reflective clothing may not be enough to guarantee that all cyclists are visible at night, so I recommend suits with flashing lights like Robert Redford wore in the The Electric Horseman. The cost will prohibit almost everybody from cycling, thereby precluding almost all bike accidents and all injuries.

Nanny state “protection” should not be limited to only cyclists. California must enact legislation that protects everybody from any injury when they are doing everything. It may be expensive, but better safe than sorry.

JOSEPH ROBINSON Chico

Demanding accountability The Bidwell Park and Playground Commission’s denial of a request by the docents of the Chico Community Observatory to rename the facility the Anita Ingrao Memorial Observatory is a prime example of our city government run amok.

Four of the five commissioners held their opinions above those of a crowd of citizens that only want to memorialize a woman who turned so many on to science with her volunteer service under the stars. The really sad part of this is that it revealed how most of the commissioners have never visited the observatory. How can you govern something you have never seen or experienced?

We need to demand more accountability of our political appointees. Don’t sit on a commission if you have no clue as to what you’re managing and don’t be a roadblock to the wishes of the citizens just because you can be. The whole experience just reinforced the knowledge that individuals like Anita are very rare in our society and that we should celebrate them every chance we can.

KRIS KOENIG Chico

Editor’s note: Mr. Koenig is director of the Chico Community Observatory.

Support the library The city of Chico should support the Chico branch of the Butte County the library by designating the additional $25,000 needed to keep it open.

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lives. I have come to the realization that the library is more than a place for readers. It is a place people come to learn English; for children to be tutored; and for adults who never learned to read to meet a tutor to give them that gift for the first time.

It is also a place for the homeless or jobless to safely “hang out” during the day without question or restriction. It is a place for the elderly to have contact with other people and a place for exhausted parents and grandparents with young children to meet and talk. It is a place that people are waiting to enter when the doors open in the morning and a place people reluctantly leave when it closes. It is probably the most hospitable public building in the city of Chico and serves the greatest majority of its citizens.

Please keep the library open as many hours as you can.

SANDY MOORE Chico

Support for principal, CPD Re “Hijinks or hate?” (Newslines,

by Ken Smith, Feb. 12): I’m concerned that this article can be seen as possibly shedding a negative light on both Chico High School and Chico Police Department. While I sympathize with Ms. Butler-McGriff’s plight, by closely reading the article and following the development of the situation, it appears that there is some confrontational energy coming from her side of the porch as well.

I want to state that there is no one working over at Chico High who is more fair-minded and dedicated to doing the right thing than Principal Jim Hanlon. I know this from direct experience as I had the pleasure of previously working at Chico High with Jim as well as the rest of the faculty and staff for much of the past two years.

Jim oversees a harmonious campus population of over 1,800 students from every possible ethnic background and family condition. He is very skilled and successful at what he does. In closing, I also enjoyed meeting Sgt. Cesar Sandoval while I was enrolled in last year’s 29th annual Chico Police Academy and personally know him to be an open-minded, sensitive and concerned member of the CPD. DAVE KILBOURNE Chico

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On Wednesday (Feb. 25), Butte County code enforcement officers and sheriff’s deputies began going door-to-door in the Thermalito area to spread the word about the county’s recently adopted and beefed-up medical marijuana law.

In a press release, the county said the idea is to encourage residents to learn the facts about the new restrictions, and “meeting with residents is one way to help inform the public.” Those interested can follow the visits and ask questions on Twitter: @CountyofButte and hashtag #stayinthebox.

The new law was created last November with the passage of Measure A, which greatly restricts pot growing in the unincorporated areas of the county. As a result, the county has launched a campaign called Stay in the Box to help educate residents of the new restrictions. Enforcement will step up at the end of the month when six new code enforcement officers complete their training. Confused pot growers can visit www.ButteCounty.net/StayintheBox for a full explanation.

Chico High School Principal Jim Hanlon said he hopes the incident can be a constructive teaching opportunity.

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STATE BAG BAN THREATENED

California Secretary of State Alex Padilla announced on Tuesday (Feb. 24) that a referendum to place the state’s ban on singleuse plastic bags on the November 2016 general election ballot was successful. The ban was signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown last fall but was not set to go into effect until July 1. It is now on hold until the 2016 election.

A group called the American Plastic Bag Alliance, made up of plastic bag manufacturers, qualified the ballot initiative by gathering 504,760 valid voter signatures, which equals the number of votes cast in the November 2010 gubernatorial election.

The effort may seem futile, however, as 130 California communities, including Chico, already have their own plastic-bag ordinances in place and the state ban would not take precedence over local laws.

SHERIFF’S OFFICE GETS BOOST

The Butte County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Feb. 24 to help the Sheriff’s Office recruit qualified deputy sheriff applicants. Sheriff Kory Honea (pictured) told the board his department is suffering a staffing shortage. “Our deputies take home less money, so they seek employment with local police departments,” Honea said.

According to the meeting’s agenda, the deputy and sergeant pay will increase 5 percent and shifts will increase to 12 hours “to address immediate needs, as well as a long-term outreach plan with regard to recruiting.”

The cost of $428,173 to implement the plan will be offset by the elimination of four vacant deputy allocations, Honea said, which will save $383,737. The remaining $44,436 will be funded by the Sheriff’s Office on an “ongoing basis.”

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A deeper look at Confederate flag debacle hico High School officials contend there was an Ccoverage essential element missing from the CN&R’s of a Jan. 26 series of events, which

began with a racially charged midday confrontation between students and neighbors and led to the late-night story and planting of a Confederate flag photo by on the lawn of a multiracial Ken Smith Chico family (see “Hijinks or kens@ Hate?” Newslines, Feb. 12). newsreview.com Since the story’s publication, CHS Principal Jim Hanlon and a parent of one of the students involved have provided more details of an assault that happened shortly after the initial confrontation between neighbor Kelly ButlerMcGriff and a group of teenagers flying a Confederate flag attached to a vehicle.

In an interview Monday (Feb. 23), Hanlon said police and a campus supervisor arrived on the scene during the initial confrontation—during which Butler-McGriff contends one of the students directed a racial slur at her and her 3-year-old daughter—and determined that no crime had been committed. Shortly afterward, Hanlon said—and Chico Police confirmed—two of the students were assaulted by two black adults, with one of the teenagers beaten so badly he was hospitalized with a concussion.

“I don’t defend in any way the students driving around the streets of Chico with a Confederate flag sticking out of their truck,” Hanlon said.

“You’re going to offend people, and you’re asking for trouble. But in the end, some students were assaulted because of it, and I don’t condone that either. I think there were mistakes made by more than a few people.”

Hanlon said there are other parts of ButlerMcGriff’s narrative that don’t fit with the testi-

mony of a half-dozen students and one adult witness school officials have interviewed as part of an ongoing investigation, including where the argument began and who instigated the confrontation.

In follow-up interviews, ButlerMcGriff and other members of the family stood by their description of the incident.

They expressed compassion for the assault victims, but said they are in no way involved. Furthermore, ButlerMcGriff said the insinuation that her family was involved in the assault is an attempt to “blame the victim” and divert attention from their situation. What Butler-McGriff said that situation boils down to, and a fact nobody is disputing, is that a Confederate flag was planted in her front yard hours after the confrontation and assault.

“Due to the circumstances of the assault and the flag-planting, we believe the events are clearly related, and they are both parts of an ongoing investigation,” CPD Capt. Michael O’Brien said Monday, adding that there are no suspects yet in either crime. O’Brien also said the flag-planting may qualify as a hate crime.

“There’s a section of the law that reads if you deface or damage property with the intent to intimidate, then it could be a hate crime,” O’Brien said.

“Defacing and damaging property is generally a misdemeanor, but it could be elevated to a felony charge if shown it was done as an attempt to intimidate.”

Hanlon said he’s focused on moving past

the incident. For starters, the boys involved will no longer fly the Stars and Bars during school hours, and must park on campus: “We met, handled that internally, and the parents and students agreed to that.”

Additionally, Hanlon said he’s encouraged staff to use the incident as a teaching opportunity: “I’ve asked teachers to talk with students about confusing the right to do something with whether or not it’s the right thing to do,” he said, noting some speech classes have been debating what constitutes free speech and offensive behavior.

“We don’t want to just react,” he said, “we want to be proactive, to have these conversations so students will consider them before conflict even happens.”

The principal characterized Chico High as a diverse campus that hasn’t experienced many racial issues during his 12-year tenure. He offered as evidence annual student surveys he said “overwhelmingly” demonstrate that students feel safe on campus.

Regarding the rebel flag flap specifically, Hanlon said, “Even if there’s one or two or three people here that are willing to do this, whether it’s purposeful or out of ignorance, we need to have these conversations and educate our kids so they understand how their actions affect other people.”

At least one other educator outside of the CHS campus has used the situation as a launching point for student discussion. Steve Hitchko, a history teacher at

Children’s Community Charter School in Paradise, shared the McGriffs’ story with his junior high students, who wrote dozens of emails offering their support to the family.

“I was amazed at how they took to it and wanted to help,” Hitchko said by phone. “I didn’t need to prompt them at all, we just read the story together and they ran with it.”

The McGriffs also found an early ally in

Chico State political science professor Michael Coyle, who said he remains stalwart in his support of the family despite there being a “questionably related” assault.

“I’m not justifying an assault by anyone, and don’t believe violence has any place in this situation,” he said. “I’m inclined to take Mrs. McGriff’s word that her family is not involved, and the fact an assault happened in no way implies connection to the McGriff family.

“There could be a thousand reasons why that interaction took place between two students and two African-American men,” Coyle continued. “I imagine anyone driving around with a humongous Confederate flag on their car would gather the ire of many non-white people, and plenty of white people as well.”

Coyle has helped the McGriffs arrange a public forum to meet supporters, give them an opportunity to share their story, answer questions and devise strategies to help deal with future issues.

The meeting is scheduled for tonight (Thursday, Feb. 26) at 6:30 p.m. in room 102 of Chico State’s Plumas Hall.

“We need to stay focused on this entirely unacceptable act of racism in a town that is not free from consistently displaying such activity,” said Coyle.

“Just look at the story ‘Growing up black in Chico’ [CN&R Cover Story, June 17, 2010], the stabbing of the Associated Students president [Joseph Igbineweka] a few years ago, and the mysterious murder and burning of sociology student Marc Thompson just months ago.

“We are a community that’s typical of America, which has deep-rooted, horrible racism problems. The only way to address them is to face them head on and not get distracted by new conversations and victim-blaming.”

Belda Newson, Butler-McGriff’s mother-in-law and the matriarch of the McGriff family, offered what may have been the best summation of the entire incident: “I can’t believe this is all happening in the year 2015!” she said. “I feel sorry for those children who got hurt because they didn’t need a beating, they needed some education.

“They’re welcome to sit on our porch anytime and talk it out. We’re not hatemongering fools, and we wouldn’t wish hurt on anybody’s child.” Ω

Here comes WWIII Former Chico State professor warns of the situation in Ukraine he situation in Ukraine could be a precursor to World War III. At least, TWright that’s what retired Chico State political science professor George told a crowd of about 100 last week in the Performing Arts Center on campus.

Wright’s speech, delivered on Feb. 18, was titled “The Ukrainian Crisis: Prologue to WWIII?” During the nearly two-hour talk, Wright made the argument that what we are told by the “corporate-owned mass media,” as dictated by our government, is in direct contrast to what is really happening in Ukraine.

Wright is no stranger to controversy and strong reaction to the bold statements he makes that could be interpreted as un-American, or at least as against the grain of what is accepted as the truth.

In an essay by Wright titled “Going down the wrong path,” published in the Sept. 20, 2001, issue of the CN&R, the then-Chico State professor explored the attack on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon that had occurred nine days earlier. That essay sought to explain the cause of the horrendous assault: “We are being told that the suicide bombings were an attack on ‘our way of life’ and ‘our values,’” Wright wrote. “That is simply not true. This was an attack on U.S. foreign policy. The very choice of targets—the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, both explicit symbols of U.S. global military and economic power and policies—tells us that.”

A few days after the attack, Wright spoke in the Chico State Free Speech Area and his remarks, published in the Chico EnterpriseRecord, drew a storm of local criticism that went viral, and the story was eventually picked up by the Wall Street Journal and Fox News.

Former Chico State professor George Wright tells an audience in the Performing Arts Center that what is happening in Ukraine is a precursor to World War III. PHOTO BY TOM GASCOYNE

platform for me, going back to the early 1960s, to talk about current events, I’m going to take liberty today and do the same thing.”

Wright taught at Chico State from 1969 to 2003, including courses in American government, African international relations and politics of Third World nations.

“I also taught American foreign policy a few times, although some of my international relations friends didn’t want me to teach the course because I’d give a slightly different slant than they wanted their students to hear,” he said. “But I never agonized over that.”

During last week’s speech, Wright said he asked Ryan Patton, the chair Wright also attended Chico State as a student, beginning in 1964, of the Chico State Political Science Department, to arrange the talk six weeks after the Gulf of Tonkin incident in which the U.S. Navy because of his apprehensions about the state of the world at this pardestroyer Maddox was reportedly fired upon on two occasions by ticular moment, particularly what is going on in Ukraine.

North Vietnamese torpedo boats. Based on the reports, then-President “What adds to that concern is the enormous propaganda that has Lyndon Johnson authorized retaliatory air strikes against North Vietcaught onto our culture and society that has totally demonized [Russnam and the war was on. ian President] Vladimir Putin, which has blinded people in our socieWright recalled walking into his Far East Asian history class and ty to exactly what is going on in Ukraine and who is responsible for the professor announcing that the the United States was involved in a developments there,” he said. “Since Chico State has always been a war in Southeast Asia that was “immoral, illegal and wrong.”

“From that point in time I’ve been a student of United States foreign policy,” Wright told the audience. “I began to realize that the presidents of the United States lie and many people in their administrations lie as well. A few years later, over in the Free Speech Area of the Chico State campus, I was giving a talk about the Vietnam War. When I started the speech, I thought that the issue was Vietnam, but halfway through the speech it dawned on me that Vietnam was just a Every Sunday? symptom; that the real problem was U.S. impeIt probably comes as no surprise that, rialism. Fifty years later, nothing has changed— according to a recent Gallup survey, the the government still lies and it’s still about U.S. percentage of people in Mormon-heavy imperialism.”

Utah and those in the Bible Belt attend church more often than the rest of the He said what is currently going on in country. Who goes to church the least? New Englanders, with four of the region’s Ukraine is not a reaction to what Putin is doing, states coming in last. (California is No. 37 with 28 percent.) but in fact preplanned strategies by the West “that have been in the works for this instance at States with highest weekly attendance least since 1991.”

Utah 51% States with lowest: “The Ukranian crisis is a prologue to World Mississippi 47 Vermont 17% War III,” he said. “I’m very serious about that.

Alabama 46 New Hampshire 20 This is the most dangerous moment the world Louisiana 46 Maine 20 has faced since the Cuban Missile Crisis and South Carolina 42 Massachusetts 22 most people in our society do not have any Tennessee 42 Washington 24 inkling as to what’s going on.”

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—TOM GASCOYNE tomg@newsreview.com

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Mental health overload Chico State counselor says university isn’t meeting students’ mental health needs of healthy minds has Tnesshebeenatsubject in the general consciousChico State recently as a

variety of topics were explored during the campus’ Mental Health Matters Week (which ends today, Feb. 26), and appropriately so, since more students than ever are seeking help for mental health issues.

The week of workshops was sponsored by the Chico State Counseling Center and the local chapter of the California Faculty Association (CFA). While discussions ranged from racism’s impact on mental health to free local resources available to those in need, there’s another issue simmering under the surface.

For years, the CFA has maintained that most of the 23 schools in the California State University system are underserving their students by not addressing staffing shortages at on-campus counseling centers. That includes Chico State, where at least one longtime counselor says she believes that the university isn’t doing the best it can for students with mental health needs.

Mimi Bommersbach, who retired last summer after 13 years as a counselor and interim director of the Counseling Center, is currently working there on a part-time basis. She says the center has long been short-staffed in the face of an increasingly heavy influx of students, many of whom have to wait weeks between appointments as a result.

“You lose that connection to the student,” she said, “and they might stop seeking the service.”

Use of the Counseling Center has steadily trended upward in recent years.

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entirety of the 2009-10 school year (2,766).

Dr. Deborah Stewart, the university Student Health Service medical chief of staff, said that the phenomenon is widespread.

“Throughout the [CSU] system, and, in fact, all over the country, counseling centers are seeing an increase in need for acute services, walk-in services and individual counseling services,” she said. “It’s stressing and straining all of the counseling and wellness centers in the system. There is no question about that.”

Bommersbach says university

administration has dragged its feet on adding counselors to meet the demand, and she has doggedly advocated for three more full-time positions. Pedro Douglas, associate vice president for student affairs, says the university will soon open a search for two new counselors, as well as an associate director.

“The two counseling positions, we want to get them on as soon as possible,” he said. “Hopefully, they’ll be here by the start of the next fall semester.”

While Bommersbach is “thrilled” with that development, she says that the looming retirements of one full-time and two part-time counselors—including herself—means the department won’t have a net gain. (Currently, the center employs seven full-time and two part-time counselors.)

Furthermore, the soon-to-beposted openings will be for nontenured positions, Douglas said.

Without the job security offered by

tenure, Bommersbach has concerns about the potential applicants’ depth and breadth of experience.

“Why not have the most experienced and qualified candidates?” she asked.

That on-campus counseling centers should be staffed by tenuretrack faculty is a stance of the CFA, as well. A resolution released by the union in 2013 argues that counseling and psychotherapy services are “best provided by a stable, established and consistent staff of professionals well known to other faculty and administrators and integrated into the fabric of the community.”

Chico State administrators disagree on both counts—that highquality candidates are best attracted by offering tenure-track positions, and that tenured faculty provide the best services to students.

Douglas said Chico State employs a mix of tenured and nontenured positions, and the optimal balance is struck when tenured faculty mostly handle duties such as grantwriting and research.

“The argument for tenured faculty doesn’t really work in the Counseling Center,” Stewart said.

“It doesn’t fit when the need is for more counselors seeing students— not for counselors writing grants.

That’s the view of administration here.”

Stewart added that Chico State employs “really excellent” counselors who aren’t tenured.

Bommersbach, meanwhile, has become greatly discouraged by the situation and is leaning toward entering full retirement after this semester.

“It just doesn’t seem doable anymore,” she said, “because we’re stretched so thin.”

—HOWARD HARDEE howardh@newsreview.com

At an impasse Chico teachers and school district stalled in contract negotiations eachers in Chico are fed up.

Ttions, After a year of contract negotiatheir union, the Chico Uni-

fied Teachers Association (CUTA), remains at odds with the Chico Unified School District (CUSD) and is on the verge of a strike— which would be the first in district history.

The teachers point out that they have not had a salary increase in eight years, have continually received pink slips in the spring only to be offered their jobs again come fall, and agreed a few years back to a reduced health insurance policy. The CUTA is beginning to make moves to draw attention to the teachers’ plight by staging rallies, and talks of a strike have CUSD officials on edge.

On Feb. 18, the teachers conducted “informational picketing” outside the Chico City Council chambers just before the CUSD held its regular meeting. As many as 200 teachers and their supporters, many carrying signs, showed up for the gathering and then filled the chambers once the meeting began.

Following the protest and meeting, CUTA President Kevin Moretti issued a statement that the purpose of the rally was “to convince the school board and the community that in order to recruit and retain the new teachers we are going to need in the very near future, CUSD is going to have to change the way they do business with us.”

In October, the union filed an unfair labor practices charge with the Public Employees Relations Board for what CUTA Vice President Joe Asnault called “bad-faith bargaining” on the part of the district.

“We did that because they come to the table unprepared, they don’t offer counter proposals, they don’t send proper authority to the table to make decisions,” he said. “And it just lengthens the process.”

CUSD Assistant Superintendent Bob Feaster said he “vigorously” disagreed with Asnualt’s contention.

“If you don’t give people what they want, then they are going to say you’re not prepared,” he said.

“We’ve offered a 2.21 percent salary increase, which was the most we could offer. We have offered about a 9 percent overall increase in total benefits and pay.”

The union says the latest offer in January is unchanged from previous offers. It has presented a counter offer, to which it is awaiting a reply.

The two sides are in the midst of a fact-finding process during which a three-member panel hears each side’s case and a report is issued. The panel is made up of a representative appointed by each side and neutral party that both sides agree on. Once the panel’s report is delivered, the district can make its final offer and the union can go on strike, if it votes to do so. Negotiations continue through

the fact-finding process.

“If our executive board deems it prudent and legal they would call for a strike vote,” Asnault said.

“That’s not saying we’re going to take a vote and definitely not saying we are going to strike.”

In response to the possibility of a strike, the CUSD held a meeting Feb. 25, after the CN&R’s deadline, with an agenda that called for discussion and a vote on how the district will respond if the teachers vote to strike.

“We are just in the process of planning for ‘what if,’” Feaster said. “We would be remiss in our duties knowing that the teachers have been talking about a strike and had people carrying picket signs that say, ‘I don’t want to strike, but I will if I have to.’”

The fact-finding process should be finished by mid- or late-March, resulting in the district’s final offer and the union’s vote on a strike.

“The teachers don’t want to go on strike,” Asnault said. “But we feel like we kind of need to take a stand for the profession at this point.”

Feaster said the district is taking the matter very seriously.

“A strike is a big deal,” he said.

“It’s never happened in the Chico Unified, so we would be foolish, to put it mildly, if we didn’t prepare for this in advance. It’s a possibility in about a month, so we need to do some planning.”

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According to a press release from the union, the contract comes at a time when “some hospitals are demanding reductions in nurses’ workplace and economic standards.” The contract provides more paid time for a team of nurses, the Professional Performance Committee, to meet with management and advocate for patient-care issues. As for wages, the agreement provides an immediate 1.5 percent bonus for all registered nurses and additional increases of 3.75 percent over the next two years.

“The new contract is fair and reasonable and this supports the retention of experienced nurses,” said Pamela Stowe, a registered nurse with Enloe.

HEALTHLINES

Up in smoke Tobacco is linked to even more health problems, and local municipalities act on e-cigarettes

Only time will reveal the full health impacts of using e-cigarettes, also known as vaping.

OBAMACARE SIGNUPS BOOMING

President Obama recently announced that 11.4 million Americans signed up for health care coverage during the Affordable Care Act’s second open enrollment period, which closed Feb. 15.

That total is likely to grow as some people finish coverage applications started during a special enrollment period for those who attempted to sign up through HealthCare.gov but failed due to a glitch in the website, according to California Healthline. The extension also applies to those who had excessive wait times when they attempted to sign up through federal call centers.

Obama’s administration estimated about 9.1 million of those who signed up will complete the enrollment process and keep coverage by paying their premiums through 2015.

In a video released by the White House, Obama said the strong enrollment numbers “give you some sense of how hungry people were out there for affordable, accessible health insurance.”

GETTING TOUGH ON VACCINATION?

Recently introduced legislation would give California one of the toughest laws on vaccination in the country.

If passed, Senate Bill 277 would make California one of three states—along with Mississippi and West Virginia—that allow only medical exemptions as a reason to avoid vaccinations, according to the San Jose Mercury News. California is one of 19 states that currently allows for exemptions based on parents’ personal or religious beliefs.

“There is no religious exemption in the statute,” said Sen. Richard Pan, who co-authored the bill with Sen. Ben Allen. However, Pan added that might change as the debate moves forward—either through “the legislative process or the governor himself.”

Jim Evans, a spokesman for Gov. Jerry Brown, said the governor “believes that vaccinations are profoundly important and a major public health benefit and any bill that reaches his desk will be closely considered.”

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a nurse treating stroke patients, AonsSherry Wirt sees the impacts of smoking a regular basis. Not everyone who has a

stroke happens to smoke, but the unhealthy habit contributes heavily. It’s a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease and strokes alike.

Interestingly, this bit of information is rarely an epiphany for her patients.

“When I go in and see someone who’s had a stroke or TIA [transient ischemic attack, or ‘mini-stroke’], I normally ask if there’s something in their life that puts them at risk for stroke,” said Wirt, coordinator for the Stroke Program at Enloe Medical Center. “If they smoke, usually that’s the first thing people will say. I think people know it’s bad for them—they just don’t think it’s going to happen to them.”

Jan Wicklas, a respiratory care practitioner for Enloe’s Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation program, agrees: “Smokers know the negative effects.” But knowledge isn’t always power when it comes to smoking.

“It’s an addiction,” she said—and a strong one at that. Physical dependency can override reason.

And now, a study released Feb. 12 in the New England Journal of Medicine, which links additional diseases and a higher death toll to tobacco, provides additional reason for pause.

Meanwhile, the health effects of using electronic cigarettes (e-cigs), also known as vaping, are much less certain, but there are local, state and national pushes for tighter regulations. Locally, Paradise just passed

an ordinance expanding no-smoking zones along with placing the same restrictions on e-cigs as smoked tobacco. Dr. Ron Chapman, state health officer for California, recently classified e-cigs a public health threat. Meanwhile, U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) has reintroduced legislation to ban marketing e-cigs to children and teens.

The new study, titled Smoking and Mortali-

ty, consolidates research from the American Cancer Society, the National Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School and three other universities. It unveiled a number of findings, such as: • Smokers, comprising 21 percent of men and 15 percent of women in America, die a decade earlier than nonsmokers, on average.

• Around 540,000 Americans die each year from smoking-related conditions— 60,000 more than ascribed in the Surgeon General’s 2014 report.

• Diseases previously not tied to tobacco use—including kidney failure, a gastrointestinal disorder and certain infec-

tions—do have a connection, raising the total to 21 illnesses.

“I’m not surprised that we’re finding tobacco is impacting people’s health even more than we expected,” said Dr. Mark Lundberg, Butte County’s public health officer. “It’s a tragedy, it’s sad, it’s concerning. What a defective product this tobacco is, and how it’s hurting people, hurting children, hurting families….

“This just adds to the huge amount of evidence we already have and continues to build a case that we need to take public health steps to lower the use of tobacco in our country.”

Local numbers are particularly stunning. The most recent statistics show 19 percent of Butte County adults smoke, compared with 12.9 percent of adults in California as a whole. The gap varies based on socioeconomics: Among county subscribers to Medi-Cal (subsidized health insurance), 42 percent smoke, compared to 18.7 percent of statewide Medi-Cal patients.

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Matt Bettencourt, D.V.M. Matt Bettencourt, D.V.M., and his wife Wendy, a Registered Veterinary Technician, opened Chico Creek Animal Hospital nine months ago after they moved to Chico to be closer to Matt’s family.

Matt’s high level of compassion for his patients and ability to thoroughly explain medical ailments have helped Chico Creek Animal Hospital develop a loyal following of clients in the short time they’ve been here.

able, and to provide services to each client to the best of his ability, while keeping each person’s unique financial situation in mind. Chico Creek Animal Hospital offers $1 new client exams. Call today and experience pet care with a personal touch.

Chico Creek Animal Hospital offers high-quality medical care and compassionate service using stateof-the-art equipment in a newly remodeled facility.

They are a “paperless” practice where all information, including digital radiography (X-ray) and in-house blood testing, is easily retrieved, reviewed and emailed to clients as needed.

Matt’s goal as a veterinarian is to thoroughly explain the disease process and treatment avail-

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HEALTHLINES ‘The poor are overburdened with the diseases talked about in the study,” Lundberg said. “They’re going to be overburdened with complications, death and suffering.”

Quitting is important, but isn’t an instant cure. Wicklas stresses that former smokers still need to take care of their lungs, as many have developed COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) and may have to deal with limitations from restricted breathing.

Indeed, the effects build over time.

“Smoking in itself—or e-cigarettes—you don’t see the damage right away,” Wirt said. “With ecigarettes, it’s kind of a newer fad; the toll that those will take on people’s bodies we will be seeing in the future, I think. It just doesn’t happen overnight.”

E-cigs and vaping have become

controversial because proponents view the product as distinct from tobacco while opponents see a contiguous product line due to nicotine content and other chemicals. Raul Raygoza, a public health educator for Butte County, takes the latter view, which explains his satisfaction when Paradise officials followed Oroville leaders in restricting e-cigs and tobacco alike.

Paradise Ordinance 554— passed Feb. 10 by the Town Council on a 4-to-1 vote—treats “electronic devices providing vapors or smoke from tobacco, nicotine, weeds, marijuana and other substances” the same as “tobacco smoking” under the municipal code. Furthermore, the ordinance extends the previous smoking ban from enclosed public places to include bars and outdoor spaces, namely public parks and anywhere within 20 feet of building doors

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and windows.

“They’ve taken a bold step to continue to denormalize smoking in their community to protect their citizens,” Raygoza said. “Oroville has taken the initiative to protect their citizens indoors, which is wonderful; Paradise took it just a little bit further.”

Raygoza also noted Oroville’s restrictions on vendors: requiring clerks to check IDs for people who look under 27 and for stores to keep vaping products behind the counter with tobacco products.

Such measures are significant, both he and Lundberg said, because of the spike in vaping among young people. Sen. Boxer’s office, in pushing the Protecting Children from Electronic Cigarette Advertising Act, cites a study released in December showing more teens use e-cigs than cigarettes. The Monitoring the Future report states 9 percent of eighthgraders vape versus 4 percent who smoke—a gap that nearly doubles (16 versus 7) by 10th grade.

Chapman, head of the California Department of Public Health, referred to the same statistics in issuing a state health advisory Jan. 28 along with his own report warning of e-cigs’ toxicity.

“Our cities are on the leading edge of what I think is going to happen across the state,” Lundberg said. “I believe these cities have been proactive, and we’re very excited that they’ve stepped up like this.” Ω

WEEKLY DOSE Keep your heart happy February may be better known for hearts of the candy variety, but it’s also officially American Heart Month. The American Heart Association offers these five tips to avoid cardiovascular disease, which remains the biggest killer in the United States.

• Quit smoking and help others quit • Know your numbers (blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar) • Exercise regularly • Manage stress • Sleep well

Source: Lansing State Journal

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“I have been practicing

Outdoor enthusiasts will be in their element when shopping at Mountain Sports. You’ll find shopping at Mountain Sports, who will be celebrating 40 years in Chico, to be gratifying and memorable, receiving the personal attention that can only be found in a store of this quality. Your outdoor needs for traveling, hiking, backpacking, mountaineering, rock climbing, snowshoeing, cross country skiing and more can all be met at Mountain Sports.

It is locally owned and has been in business since 1975. Bruce graduated in 1973 from CSUC with a degree in Biology. After several years of working as a research biologist, he realized his life was better suited educating and selling outdoor clothing and equipment and returned to Chico to become a businessman. Growing up in the Sierra Nevada Mountains is where his passion for the mountains began. His love for the mountains has taken him as far north to Alaska to climb on Mt. Foraker, Mt Silver Throne and Denali. Bruce realizes that his success is more than his love for his business.

Owner

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orthodontics for 25 years, and love the chance to get to know my wonderful patients! I love seeing the dental changes in my patients, but also love watching the changes a beautiful smile can make in their lives!”

–Dr. B. Scott Hood Dr. B. Scott Hood has proudly served the people and families of Chico since 1992 with efficient orthodontic treatments and gentle care. His practice has a family-friendly atmosphere with the highest quality services for all ages.

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He says “I believe in the people that I hire and their strengths and passion for the outdoors and of course, Mountain Sports.” He thanks Andy, Kaela, Noah, Nick, Jessica and Rachel for helping Mountain Sports being voted: “The Best Place To Buy Outdoor Gear” from 2005-2014.

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GREENWAYS Longtime Park Watch volunteers Sharon Stern and Edgar Ovalle in their familiar spot.

PHOTO BY BRITTANY WATERSTRADT

Park watchers Volunteer groups help city manage Bidwell Park

by

Rachel Bush

TBidwell around quite a bit when describing Park, the 3,670-acre nature space he term “jewel of Chico” gets tossed

that started as a 1,900-acre gift to the city from local pioneer Annie Bidwell back in 1905. Today, it’s still a focal point of Chico, and for regular users, such as Park Watch volunteer Elaina McReynolds, its charm endures. “Even in the winter, it’s still so beautiful here,” she said, grinning, during a recent interview at One-Mile Recreation Area.

McReynolds is chair of Park Watch’s advisory board and has been volunteering with the program for five years. The popular group—which celebrated its 20th anniversary last fall—is made up of 126 locals who make a commitment (a minimum of four hours per month) to serve as stewards and ambassadors of Bidwell Park. With “Park Watch” scrolled in yellow across their green jackets, the volunteers are easy to spot, and just moments before our interview, McReynolds could be seen fulfilling her role by chatting with park visitors on the bridge above Big Chico Creek next to Sycamore Pool.

“We greet people and give them information about the park, pick up trash,” McReynolds explained. “But a big part of it is creating a sense of visibility. I think people feel safe when they see us, because we’re an extra set of eyes for the park.”

Two of the more visible Park Watchers are married couple Sharon Stern and

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Edgar Ovalle, who cover the park on their morning bike rides and post up on a park bench near Manzanita Avenue to greet park-goers. “We volunteer about 50 hours of work a month, which is a lot more than what’s required,” said Stern. “It’s gotten to the point where people get used to our schedule; people meet us at the roundabout off Vallombrosa. Once, a lady met us there to report a mountain lion sighting.”

Recently honored as Park Watchers of the Month, the couple are committed to their volunteer responsibilities, bringing along extra dog leashes for lost pets and bike pumps for riders suffering from flat tires.

“We really enjoy helping people,” said Stern, “and we want to make the park, and the city, a welcoming place.”

It’s that kind of enthusiasm that Shane

Romain—a former park ranger who is Chico’s new park services coordinator—hopes to find more of in 2015. “Last year was a banner year for Park Watch. But there’s always more to be done.”

As one of the country’s largest municipal parks, it’s no surprise that Bidwell Park has a long list of ongoing infrastructure and maintenance projects, but with budget and staffing cuts in recent years—staffing levels are currently half of what they were in 2012, said Parks and Natural Resources Manager Dan Efseaff—there simply aren’t BE A PARK VOLUNTEER:

Park volunteer orientation meeting: March 26, 6:30 p.m., in the City Council chambers. www.chico.ca.us (select “Park Division”) www.friendsofbidwellpark.org

enough resources to keep the jewel of Chico adequately polished.

Now, more than ever, the park needs volunteers, especially in areas of trash pickup, trail maintenance and invasiveplant removal.

“Our biggest focus this year is to get team leaders involved in volunteer efforts,” Romain said, explaining how volunteers will be empowered to lead certain projects “to know that work is being done with a level of self-sufficiency.” Romain’s focus is not only on the volunteers of Park Watch but also those of all of the organizations working in the park, most notably from Friends of Bidwell Park and the Mount Lassen chapter of the California Native Plant Society.

Heidi Ortiz, volunteer coordinator for city of Chico Park Division, said volunteers have played a major role in recent years.

“According to the annual report, we tallied 22,896 volunteer hours in 2014,” she said.

“That includes everything from weed removal to grant writing to Park Watch hours.”

While that number sounds impressive, longtime park advocate Susan Mason stressed the necessity of increased financial support. “In that same annual report, it shows that funding for Chico parks, per capita, is $18.37, which is significantly lower than most cities. People really enjoy using the park, but the donations, compared to usage, are tiny.”

But even if people can’t afford to donate money, most should be able to donate at least a little time.

“Most volunteer events are really flexible, and we’ve got them all listed on

our websites,” said Mason, who serves as the invasive plant chair for both Friends of Bidwell Park and the local California Native Plant Society. “Just show up with close-toed shoes. You don’t have to be particularly young or fit; my mom helped us with our plant removal projects into her mid-eighties!” According to McReynolds, the same goes for Park Watch duties. “We have our fair share of retired volunteers, but it’s a mix of all ages.”

As March quickly approaches, park advocates are preparing for spring events in the hopes of drawing more volunteers to Bidwell Park and the city’s other green spaces. In addition to the various ongoing trail maintenance and invasive-plant removal projects that the city, FOBP and CNPS sponsor, the Park Division is hosting a volunteer orientation and Park Watch training on March 26.

For her part, McReynolds wants the community to know that it doesn’t take a huge commitment for an individual to do his or her part. “People are often interested in Park Watch, but say they don’t have time. But if you have just a few hours a month to help out, you have time,” she explained.

“A lot of people complain about what’s wrong in the world, but sometimes you just have to stop and do something. For me, I take care of the park; it’s the piece of the planet I can help with.” □

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Sharing seeds On Sunday, March 1, the sixth annual Spring Seed Swap will be held from 2-6 p.m. at the Chico Grange Hall (2775 Old Nord Ave.). The swap is done potluck-style, with everyone encouraged to bring seeds, bulbs, plants and cuttings to exchange. There will also be seeds and plants for sale, educational displays, gardening presentations and food and drink available. The event is free and attendees aren’t required to bring their own seeds. For more information, call 895-1976.

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Bob Fitzgerald Owner

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Since 1974 husband and wife, Harold and Catherine Park, have been working side-by-side serving three generations of customers in their unique Asian imports store. What has now become Chico’s very own Downtown Chinatown, House of Rice offers a unique blend of Asian food, clothing, home décor, jewelry, herbal remedies and so much more.

House of Rice also has the largest selection of teas and sake in town. Perhaps some of the most striking items in the shop are the pieces of Oriental art and Harold’s very own photography. Both are as beautiful as they are intriguing.

Stop in and discover the wonders of Chico’s Downtown Chinatown!

If you have any questions during your shopping excursion to House of Rice, Catherine and Harold are more than happy to assist you. They can tell you anything you need to know about everything in the store. With such a plethora of options it is nice to know that these kind, thoughtful and well educated owners can help you make the right decision for what you are looking for.

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Fortunately, in Chico there is Bob Fitzgerald and Concours Elite. Bob and his team provide top notch auto body expertise combined with exceptional customer care to put things right again.

Established in 1982, Concours Elite has repaired more cars than any other collision shop in this area.

Bob’s hard work, customer-focused service, and show-stopping results have made this family owned business the premier auto body shop/paint center in Northern California. Not all repair facilities offer the same level of service. It is important to the appearance, and safety, of your vehicle to choose a shop which has both the equipment and on-going training to properly repair your vehicle.

Bob’s commitment to the community via many local charities also sets Concours Elite apart. Bob’s mantra is... “You never let anybody down when you provide Quality Service With a Personal Touch”.

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15 YEARS IN BUSINESS

Dr. James Nagel Owner

James S. Nagel, M.D. is a quadruple board physician, holding board certifications as a general practitioner, Internal Medicine, Anti-Aging/ Functional/Regenerative Medicine and, Integrative Holistic Medicine.

Dr. Nagel has been practicing in the Chico area for more than 15 years and founded The Quality of Life Institute in 2000. His approach to health-care is patient centered rather than disease centered.

He believes in a multi-model approach that is collaborative, flexible, and focused on controlling or correcting the cause, rather than band-aid care.

“We are committed to helping you obtain optimum health and wellness by integrating conventional, as well as non-conventional paths of medicine to help you find the “Q” in you”.

Healing begins with the integration of therapeutic life-style changes, nutrition based therapy, natural hormone supplementation, and drug & I.V. therapies when appropriate. Dr. Nagel is committed to treating the cause of disease, not just the symptoms, to help improve the quality of your life, naturally.

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Unfortunately, older adults are sometimes reluctant to seek such treatment fearing judgment from others, beliefs that the issues are not that serious, or not being able to recognize how mental health issues are affecting their lives.

Through honest conversations with family, friends, or professionals, older adults can overcome most of these challenges. In fact, older adults are one of the most successful groups in improving their mental health with treatment.

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THE GOODS PHOTO BY KEN SMITH

15 MINUTES

HOMEGROWN

Dog-eat-dog world

Sign-spinner extraordinaire

I’ve been in Chico for 26 years. I’m originally from the island of Fiji, and moved here because I have family here.

How long have you been working here, and what other jobs have you worked?

Four and a half or five years ago I applied here, and they hired me. I work most days here, six hours each day. I also have another job, at a Valero gas station. Most days I work here and there, 11 hours [total]. I used to work in a warehouse at Koret Chico, out by the airport [stops to fist-bump a passing woman]. It was a good job, I worked there 16 years, but then it closed down. This is a good job. I will be here a long time.

I relax with the TV. I watch the news and the Indian dramas. We get ZEETV from India.

What do you think about sign spinning?

I like my job here. Time goes by fast. It is a good job and I’m making money here. The people [passing by] like me here, they respect me. They dance with me sometimes [imitates dancing in a car].

I see them smiling and dancing in their cars.

Does the heat bother you in the summer?

Not at all. The heat has never been enough to bother me yet. I’m out here in the rain, and when it’s cold also, and that doesn’t bother me.

It’s not bad.

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Where did you learn to dance?

People are dancing a lot where I grew up. I learned in school.

What’s your favorite move?

[Cradles his sign like a guitar] Rock ’n’ roll.

What’s your favorite kind of pizza?

Cheese. When I want it, I get a discount.

How do you like living in Chico?

Chico is very nice. It’s growing up a lot now.

Do you see anything crazy at this intersection, and what’s the worst thing you’ve seen?

Oh, yes, this one and that one [points toward East Ninth Street].

I see lots of accidents. The worst is when people come driving the wrong way. They do it a lot.

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How long have you lived in Chico, and where are you from originally?

Wow, how do you relax after 11 hours of working?

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Come rain or shine, sleet or heat, Maldeep Singh braves the elements to bring an important message to the denizens of Chico: Little Caesars has $5 “hot-n-ready” pizzas. Arguably the most recognizable—and certainly the most consistent and long-lived—signspinner in town, Singh can be found most days dancing at his station at the corner of East Eighth and Pine streets, his infectious smile spreading to many passersby. Even during the course of this interview, he never stopped moving, swinging his sign and keeping at least one eye on oncoming cars driven by potential pizza lovers.

by Meredith J. Graham meredithg@newsrev iew.com

Starting a business these days is no easy venture. I’d wager that starting a business based on a craft while working full time is even more difficult.

And, in fact, I know from experience how much effort it takes to not only create merchandise, but also market it and sell it and turn that raw material into a profit. So a big kudos to all of you out there who find the time and energy—and have the talent!—to make it work.

Jessica Pothier is a 26-year-old Chicoan who works two jobs—at PetSmart and as a sign-twirler—but in her spare time she sews adorable dog collars and leashes. I spied her business card tacked to the bulletin board while waiting for an order of fries at Burger Hut the other day and had to take it home with me. She first hooked me with the picture of the dog (I’ll pretty much stop whatever I’m doing if there’s a dog to be looked at or, better yet, pet and played with) and then with her business name: The Geeky Dog. Love it!

Unfortunately for Pothier, I’m one of the rare ones—business hasn’t been so good. But in talking with her and looking at her designs, I like what she does. I also like where it’s coming from, both from her love of her rescued dachshund, Zeek, and her desire to create things with her hands. I have a feeling she just hasn’t made it yet.

The first thing that makes me jump to that conclusion is the craftsmanship and style of her creations. She uses bold colors and fun designs for her collars, decorated with everything from pink and red hearts to black and white skulls. She also has a line of “bag buddies,” which snap onto a leash and can carry waste-removal bags or treats. Cute—and practical.

The second reason I think Pothier has a winner here is her commitment to the community. Chico loves to get behind local businesses and causes and Pothier has taken a step many aren’t willing to: She donates a full 25 percent of each sale to local pet-centric charities. Right on, Jessica!

The third and final reason I’m jumping on the Geeky Dog bandwagon is that I was once in Pothier’s shoes. I didn’t know much about marketing, about paperwork and all the details that go into creating a business. It was a steep learning curve but with some good advice from people in the know and some help from family, friends and local businesses, I was able to Zeek make it work. I think with similar support, PHOTO COURTESY OF THE GEEKY DOG people like Pothier—I know she’s not alone out there—also can make a serious go at a home craft business here in Chico.

Pothier doesn’t yet sell her wares in local stores—though she’d like to—so her stuff is exclusively online (www.thegeekydog.com). So, if you’re an animal lover or you know one, check it out.

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UNDER CELEBRATING YOUNG, SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS OWNERS

Owning a business is no easy task. A lot of hard work, startup capital and support go into turning a dream into reality. That’s why it’s particularly impressive when we see young entrepreneurs making a go of it and creating successful local businesses despite their age.

In this installment of the CN&R’s annual Business Issue, we celebrate the work of five local business owners who are under the age of 35. We hope their stories will inspire even more young people to follow their dreams, put in the blood, sweat and tears, and find success here in Chico.

Problem-solver CHICO STATE GRAD GROWS COMPANY WITH CLASS-SCHEDULING SERVICE by

Howard Hardee h owa rd h @new srev i ew. c o m

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ast time the CN&R met with Robert Strazzarino, in 2007, he was a 22-year-old Chico State student launching an Internet startup out of his bedroom. As a sophomore majoring in computer science, he’d written software to generate every possible class schedule based on students’ personal criteria, and the service was just beginning to generate outside interest.

Strazzarino is now 30 years old and his company, College Scheduler, which employs 11 people in an office in north Chico, has become somewhat of a force in higher education. Since Chico State began paying for College Scheduler in 2005, he’s sold it to about 130 universities in every corner of the country—as well as in Canada and New Zealand. Prominent clients include Ohio State University, Penn State, Arizona State University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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During a recent interview, Strazzarino recalled that the idea was born of his own frustration with “going to register for the next term, looking through the offerings, and realizing pretty quickly that there are thousands of ways to take the same classes.

“If a student wants five classes that have five sections each—so, five offerings throughout the day—there are 3,000 combinations,” he continued. “Obviously, a bunch of them conflict with each other, but a human isn’t going to be able to look through them all.

“I knew it was a problem for a computer to solve.”

So Strazzarino began writing software.

Programming was nothing new for him— while he was in high school in Redding, he ran a small business building websites.

He soon had a program that downloaded information on classes—including time of

day, dates and instructors’ names—from Chico State’s website and sorted it into a database. Then he wrote a proof-ofconcept to make sure his algorithm evaluated all possible schedules.

Strazzarino was originally excited because he’d arranged his own schedule so that he had classes only on Tuesdays and Thursdays, which, as a track athlete, was helpful for working around practices.

Then he started telling other students about the program and letting them use it for free. The program eventually caught the attention of Chico State’s administration, and once they purchased the software, Strazzarino was sure other universities would do the same.

Robert Strazzarino says he owes much of his success to mentors at Chico State and Chris Friedland, founder and CEO of Build.com.

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Students can access College A pair of academic That’s the most effective Scheduler for free at scholarships allowed him to method of selling the product, www.collegescheduler.com save money that would have Strazzarino said, “because otherwise been spent on cold-calling is just annoying.”

But it’s certainly expensive— tuition and books, and he hit the ground running with the business once sponsoring a one-hour presentation at he graduated in 2006. The following year some conferences can cost up to $7,000. he successfully pitched the service to So, what’s next? Though Strazzarino Sacramento State. Strazzarino would like couldn’t mention many specifics, College to say the company took off from there, Scheduler is involved in the development of but selling his concept to more schools a new product designed to help students and finding the right sales team was a graduate college quicker. struggle.

“We’re focused on getting students into “It was really slow at the beginning; it’s the right classes and helping administrahard to get universities to trust you when tion figure out how many classes they need you’re just a young person with basically to offer to get students through,” he said. no references,” he said. “The first 50 “This new product is going to help students schools took six years and 11 months. The stay on track.” next 50 schools took 13 months. So, it Strazzarino also wants to help takes an enormous amount of time to build students get on an entrepreneurial path. a reputation and get institutions to trust He frequently speaks at Chico State and you.” encourages students to run with their A turning point came when Strazzarino business ideas. hired Chico State graduate Haley Zitnitsky “College is the perfect time,” he said. as a salesperson in 2009. “She joined “It’s very low-risk when you’re a student; when I had seven schools, and she brought it’s not like you’re going to lose a bunch of on five in her first year,” he said. “She money. Typically, you don’t have any. So, I Ω almost doubled the company by herself.” encourage students to just go for it.”

From a business standpoint, the biggest challenge has been finding enough money to travel to trade shows where administramore Five<35 continued on page 22 tors from various universities gather.

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geralyn Sheridan Most people looking at a gem or a piece of jewelry see a solid object. Geralyn Sheridan sees possibilities, movement, storytelling and art.

Geralyn, a national award winning jewelry designer and metalsmith, brings this special vision to all her work at AicoraGems in Chico. Her work is as distinctive and unique as the “Jewelry Box” building on Mangrove that houses her Studio and Gallery.

As Geralyn puts is, “My commitment is to work with you to create quality jewelry that incorporates your style, ideas, budget and values, which you can cherish for generations.”

Geralyn’s design approach is personal and interactive; resulting in one-of-a-kind custom pieces that express the soul of the occasion. She most enjoys bringing her creativity and extraordinary skill to handcrafting custom wedding sets which perfectly reflect a couple’s love.

She delights in-purposing Estate jewelry and can also supply certified GREEN precious metals and ethical gems. She actively sources American made sustainable materials, and eco-friendly processes are a priority in her studio.

Aicoragems “Jewelry Box” Gallery

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Tom Gagne’ Tom Gagne’ planted roots on “The Ridge” over 40 years ago. Along with his wife Debbe, they feel blessed to call this area their home and are very proud of their two sons, Ari and Obi, who were born and raised here.

Tom began in design and construction of custom homes. He became a full time Realtor in 1993, joined Coldwell Banker Ponderosa in 1995 and has been a top producer with this company for over twenty years. His profound love for the area has led to a career that has created opportunities and legacies for countless families and commercial investors.

dent 2005) and volunteer for many community endeavors.

Trust Tom with your real estate needs on “The Ridge”. Realtor Associate (#01086956). Coldwell Banker Ponderosa Realty.

Tom’s vast and intimate knowledge of Paradise and Magalia allows Buyers to be particular about the qualities they seek. His professional expertise and heartfelt commitment to his clients’ needs have paved the way for many a happy housewarming and ribbon cutting.

Tom is deeply involved in his community, as an active member of Paradise Rotary (Past Presi-

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Rape Crisis Intervention & Prevention The next time you’re in a room with 6 people, think about this:

Bakery owner follows the flow to her clientele’s Bellies Emily Zimmerman They’re the person you share your dreams with, the people in your church group, your teenager’s best friend, the guy on your soccer team, the friend you meet for coffee, your daughter or son.

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1 in 3 teens experience sexual or physical abuse or threats from a boyfriend or girlfriend in one year.

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Since 1974, Rape Crisis Intervention & Prevention has been shedding light on this darkness. They are there to listen.

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Tell everyone you know: No. It is a complete sentence.

The silence and shame must end!

Why should you care?

These are not numbers.

They’re your mothers, grandmothers, fathers, grandfathers, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, cousins, girlfriends, boyfriends, co-workers, extended family, next-door neighbors, friends and children.

530.342.RAPE (24-HOUR HOTLINE) | www.rapecrisis.org

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sandy wright Owner

Sandy Wright, owner of The Wright Keys Academy of Musical Arts, had always wanted to create a space where teachers of many instruments could come together and create a collaborative atmosphere that would benefit musicians of all age groups and abilities. Having so many instructors under the same roof means families can save time by scheduling piano lessons for one child while the other child learns to play guitar with dad.

In June of 2014 Sandy’s idea of a collaborative music academy became reality when she opened The Wright Keys Academy of Musical Arts in Chico. Sandy has now been teaching music in the north state for over 35 years. She received her MA in music from Chico State, where for 8 years she taught music theory, piano and musicianship skills.

Following her MA, Sandy was one of five Americans chosen to study at the American Institute of Musical Studies in Graz, Austria.

The Wright Keys offers group beginning piano lessons for kids and adults; including 3 preschool programs: Kindermusik, Music Encounters and Music for Little Mozarts. They also offer voice, guitar, bass, violin, fiddle, flute, songwriting, drums for all ages. Be sure to check in on their website for special classes or events coming this summer!

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ike all business ventures, the success of Lovely Layers Cakery boils down to numbers. However, the numbers owner Emily Zimmerman is primarily concerned with aren’t dollars and cents, but rather the amount of delicious treats and custom-designed culinary masterpieces sold. These figures—broken down into wedding cakes, specialty cakes, cupcakes, cookies and pies— are proudly displayed, by year, along one wall of the bakery’s storefront on Meyers Street.

“I like to be able to look up there and keep track of things, to make sure that we keep on growing,” Zimmerman said during a recent interview, which happened to be on her 32nd birthday. Zimmerman started the business four years ago at the age of 28.

“I never felt like I was too young to do it,” said Zimmerman, who grew up in Paradise and studied at the Western Culinary Institute (now Le Cordon Bleu) in Portland, Oregon. “I had a lot of experience in the field by the time I started, working in bakeries in town and out of state.

I guess one challenge when you’re younger is that you’re less financially stable, but I based the whole business off of not going into debt.”

Zimmerman explained that, rather than getting a loan or pursuing investors, she saved up a few thousand dollars—“just enough to start as small as possible and start building a clientele”—and worked alone in a rented commercial kitchen until the demand justified opening a physical location.

Though the cakery’s main focus has always been custom-created, masterfully artistic and sometimes gravity-defying personalized cakes for weddings and other affairs, the storefront allows Zimmerman and her staff to sell their exceptional cupcakes and other treats directly to the public.

“My attitude has always been to just go with the flow, and grow as needed,” said Zimmerman, who today employs two full-time workers. “I try not to plan too far ahead and nail myself down to too many expectations, but instead I look at what my customers want

Emily Zimmerman says her customers’ needs direct everything from cake designs to business decisions.

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and try to move in that direction.”

Though Zimmerman’s future plans purposefully remain fluid, cakery fans would definitely appreciate some of the moves she’s considering down the road, namely a more centrally located satellite store and/ or a food truck to reach a larger clientele.

The fact it was Zimmerman’s birthday prompted a follow-up email conversation regarding what the local queen of cakes eats when it’s her turn to celebrate.

“I can’t even remember the last time I got a birthday cake!” she wrote. “I think my friends and family feel like they can’t make me a cake because I’ll think it’s terrible or ugly, which I would never think … I’d love a cake that I didn’t have to bake myself.

“I got a lot of ‘happy birthdays’ from customers and my co-workers and ended up treating myself to a cupcake that I’d baked myself that morning.”

—Ken Smith kens@ newsr ev iew.c o m

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Paula Schultz Owner

As Chico’s oldest local nursery, The Plant Barn has served the community for over three decades.

Something surprising and delightful can always be found at the Plant Barn whether it’s inside the 100 year old barn, the 16,000+ sq. feet of greenhouses, or anywhere else on the two acres of botanical bliss.

Owners, Denise Kelly and Rolf Weidhofer have created an inspiring oasis that is becoming a destination to visit for many. Loyal customers look forward to discovering the beautiful changes always being made. The Plant Barn is well known for having an extensive array of colorful annuals, unique perennials, heirloom vegetables and fruit trees.

“Paula’s Photoart” Since 2009, Paula Schultz (owner of Paula’s Photoart) has enjoyed transforming everyday photographs into her own unique style of photo-art.

Paula’s artistic, edgy and distinctive style creates images that reflect her view of the world. mous Superelf and Supertunia on special occasions.

Come talk to the Flower Floozies 7 days a week for inspiration and whimsy. Never grow up but keep on growing!

Paula’s images of dramatic black & white cloudshrouded skies, daring aerial maneuvers, breathtaking vistas and colorful Native American dancers have been enjoyed by people all over the world.

Her photos have won first place in Cowboys and Indians Magazine, graced the cover of Outdoor California, published in Indian Country Today (NY), PowWows.com, as well as being the featured photographer in Southern Oregon magazine.

The gift shop is filled with vintage treasures, barn finds, well made pottery and tasteful gift items. Cut flower bouquets are offered seasonally and custom planted containers can be special ordered. Most of what The Plant Barn carries is grown onsite guided by the expertise of Sally Greenwood who has worked her magic in these greenhouses for almost 30 years. She is joined by the rest of the amazing employees Nancy, Philipp, Austin, Paula, Karen and of course the infa-

She is also noted for capturing imagery of the beautiful scenic areas of Northern California & Southern Oregon and has had her images published in many national and international magazines, calendars and websites.

406 entler ave | 530.345.3121 | chico www.theplantbarn.com

Paula currently works as a free-lance photographer and specializes in events, special occasions and business website photos.

Where you can find her work: California State Parks Outdoor California Magazine Northstate Parent Magazine Chico News & Review Southern Oregon Magazine The Aviation Historian (U.K.) Powwows.com

Paulasphotoart.smugmug.com | paulasphotoart@gmail.com | 530.720.7942

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Celestino Gencarelli & enzo Perri Owners

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Stephanie Houston and Traci Lay started decorating for friends in 1996. They had so much fun that they chose to open a boutique so they could decorate full time. In May of 2002, The Address was born on Myers St. in Oroville. After 7 years Stephanie and Traci were ready to move the business to the corner of 3rd & Main in Chico. Their final move in June 2014 was to the corner of East & Cohasset. Their new building is fantastic, offering a larger space with separate “rooms”, a design area, and free parking!

“every picture tells a story”

able. Enjoy shopping different style sections where customers can put a whole room together, add that final touch, or find the perfect gift.

The response has been incredible. This is not your typical boutique. Stephanie and Traci display their products in unique, attractive ways. Customers won’t find shelves of items they have to “imagine” what to do with. Every day customers share how much they love how everything is put all together and often remark that prices are quite reason-

2444 COHASSET ROAD | CHICO | 530.898.9000 F 530.898.9001 | www.theaddresschico.com

The boys from Jersey opened Chico Celestino’s in 1997 and brought the recipe for REAL N.Y. Pizza with them. Made with only the finest ingredients ensure a tasty consistent pizza. Hand tossed and baked to perfection makes Celestino’s a favorite with students and budget conscious downtown patrons. Voted BEST Pizza by CN&R readers 8 years in a row.

“It’s the thin crust, homemade sauce and fresh cheese that makes the pizza so good” says Celestino.

“If it’s not a great cheese pizza to start, any topping you put on it won’t make it better” chimes in Enzo.

Pick it up, fold it, and eat it…that’s the N.Y. way.

Other favorites include the fresh salads, caesar/ slice combo, Chicken Parmigiana hot sandwichs.

Homemade Lasagna. Calzones...and of course Spaghetti with Meatballs.

Open every day from 10:30am to 10pm. 101 Salem St. across from the Bear.

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Mark & Matthew roberts

IsraelI ex-pat fInds a nIche wIth customIzed apparel shop

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Mark and Matthew Roberts have been leading the efforts at Springboard Biodiesel since 2008, when the Company re-located to Chico. Springboard designs and manufactures small-scale biodiesel production systems, which convert animal and vegetable oils into government-grade biodiesel.

With over 1,000 of its systems sold throughout the US and in 24 countries, representing over 7.5MM gallons of distributed biodiesel production capacity annually, the Company has developed a reputation as a leading provider of alternative energy solutions specifically designed for local production environments.

In 2014, with the aid of a grant from the California Energy Commission, the Company began producing and selling biodiesel throughout the North State in its newly designed 1,000 gallon per day biodiesel production facility.

Chico and the rest of Northern California with a locally made, cleaner-burning alternative to diesel fuel, Springboard is helping California meet it’s alternative energy goals, while also helping to reduce local emissions and keeping energy dollars in-state and in-county.

Liav Hemo

The two brothers are enthusiastic about the future of biodiesel and believe that by providing

341 huss drive | chico | 530.894.1793 | www.springboardbiodiesel.com 2323 park ave | chico | 530.897.0169

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Christian & Johnson Flowers and Gifts has been serving the Chico community for over a century!

Started in 1907 by Annie Bidwell’s gardener, it carries the names of its second owners, Senator Ray Johnson and his wife, Lorraine (Christian) Johnson. Christian & Johnson has a strong tradition of quality and creative floral design, and they offer a wide variety of beautiful and unique gifts and décor.

Browse their website at www.ChristianAndJohnson. com, or stop by their showroom on Vallombrosa Avenue, next to Morning Thunder and T. Bar. The crew at C&J says THANK YOU, CHICO for over a century of business!

Owner Melissa Heringer and her Design Staff have many years of experience in floral design. They love fresh, gorgeous flowers, and they appreciate their wonderful customers!

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ike its name implies, local business Cali Customs offers quite the selection of Golden State-themed clothing options.

Among the other graphic tees and brightly colored hoodies, the California grizzly bear logo makes many featured appearances in the store’s offerings. Perhaps the symbol has extra significance to owner Liav Hemo, who traveled over 7,000 miles to make California, and Chico specifically, his new home.

Originally from a small village outside Haifa, Israel, 29-year-old Hemo took notice of Chico when he visited a friend here several years ago. “I liked it. I’m from a small area and it reminded me of it; a small city that has everything you need,” he said.

After returning to the Middle East to wrap up his job, he came back to Chico six years ago to plant roots, build a business enterprise, and perfect his English, too. Using Chico Mall as a home base, he started small with kiosks, first buying Bella’s makeup stand, which he still owns.

“I always knew I wanted to open a business, so I had put aside money to start it for a while,” he said.

Hemo worked many jobs over the years to save that money, including a three-year gig as a firefighter in the Israeli military, and serving as manager at a cellphone retailer.

“I’d had experience as a manager, but owning a business, that was new to me,” he said.

After spotting a mall kiosk that offered custom-made T-shirts, he was inspired to open his first storefront, offering similar services. Opened in 2012, Cali Customs lives in the heart and center of Chico Mall, where Hemo offers premade and custom-designed clothes, showcasing various pop culture references, from cartoon characters to

Liav Hemo prides himself on offering same-day service for custom orders.

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sports logos to those ever-popular Internet memes. While hoodies and T-shirts are the big sellers, Hemo says customers are welcome to bring in any item they want customized. He occasionally prints logos for businesses, such as Dutch Bros. Coffee and local restaurant Big Tuna Sushi Bistro.

While Cali Customs is known for its custom orders, Hemo prides himself on offering same-day turnaround. To make that happen, the production process stays simple; it all comes down to a couple of machines and a few sharp tools, as Hemo demonstrated by making a custom Day of the Dead T-shirt during this reporter’s recent visit. After picking a design online, Hemo and employee Collin Enfield-Gawthrop sent the image through SignBlazer software, before meticulously cutting the printed stenciled image—made from vinyl paper—with an X-Acto knife. Five minutes later, after heat-pressing the skull logo onto the V-neck T-shirt, the process was done.

It’s clear efficiency is part of his business, but Hemo says it’s taken a few years to get into the rhythm and to build a name and clientele. When asked if he has any advice for young entrepreneurs, he was quick to offer a tip: “Just think positive. If there’s a product you want to sell and you think, ‘Oh, someone’s already selling that’— you can’t think that way. Just stay positive.”

—Rachel Bush

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Brian & Carolyn Kanabrocki

Michael Wear Brian Knadle Nick Andrew Kevin Riley

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In just over two years, The Handle Bar has become one of the go-to spots in Chico for a casual atmosphere, world-class beer and great food. The popular Chico hangout has solidified itself as one of the preeminent places for craft beer, taking top honors as Best Watering Hole for Townies twice in a row, as well as a mention on the popular series, Brew Dogs.

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The result is two spaces that really embrace the casual comfort that is Chico.

They are parlaying that success into their newest venture; Midtown Local. Located in the former Café Flo spot, Midtown Local has been open for nearly seven months, offering early morning coffee and breakfast, lunch and dinner options (including fantastic artisan pizzas!) and a well thought out beer and wine program. The space, which was initially dark and underutilized has been brightened up and refreshed. They have also made great strides in creating a menu that is simple, yet satisfying and is particularly receptive to vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free diets.

2070 E 20TH ST #160 | CHICO | 530.894.BEER (2337) www.facebook.com/handlebarchico 365 E 6TH ST | CHICO | 530.966.0054 www.facebook.com/midtownlocal | M-F 7-8, SAT 8-8, SUN 8-6

Locally owned and operated 5th Street Steakhouse opened in August 2000, featuring U.S.D.A. prime cuts of beef, fresh seafood, a full service bar, and an extensive wine list. The owners and staff pride themselves in providing consistent and excellent personal service along with the finest quality food.

This passion for quality food, top-notch service and a lively atmosphere has made 5th Street Steakhouse a memorable and cherished landmark of the Chico community as well as a Best of Chico Living Legend 10 years running.

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Baywood Real Estate was established in Chico in 1962. From 1999 to 2013, Baywood Real Estate operated by franchise agreement as Prudential California Realty. Now, Peter says he is thrilled to be helping introduce Baywood Real Estate to a whole new generation of clients. Staying current in the art of the real estate transaction is Peter’s passion.

He can help you complete the sale or purchase of your property paperless or the traditional way. His service always includes extensive market evaluation and property preparation. Get the advantage of Peter’s passion for real estate and years of experience in the Chico market.

“Information is free. Wisdom is priceless”

Everyone at 5th Street Steakhouse looks forward to serving you soon!

345 WEST 5TH STREET | CHICO | 530.891.6328 | www.5thstreetsteakhouse.com

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meetings. With an array of menu options and an extensive wine list, you are sure to find 5th Street Steakhouse to be the ideal fit for your event.

5th Street Steakhouse also offers a banquet room which is attached to the main dining room area, but provides a private section for any special event. This beautiful facility is perfect for birthdays, wedding rehearsal dinners, anniversaries, religious celebrations, graduations, fundraisers, holiday parties, and private

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Angelo & Ashley Poli Dennis Leis Owners

Angelo Poli walked with a cane for ten years following an injury. After experiencing the power of recovery, he discovered a passion for transforming his own body as well as the bodies of others recovering from painful injuries. That’s when he created Whole Body Fitness.

Whole Body Fitness provides weight loss, health and fitness training programs for all ages and fitness levels. The amazing staff are trained in the latest fitness techniques and provide complete support to all clients. They use the latest nutrition and conditioning sciences with an aggressive evaluation based method to create complete short- and longterm fitness strategies to maximize your weight loss through nutrition and training.

Whole Body Fitness focuses on nutrition, weight loss and your metabolism to provide a structure for everyone from professional athletes to busy business owners who wants to bring their fitness and health to the next level.

If you want to make a lifestyle change that affects your mind, body and health, Whole Body Fitness is here to transform you into the best version of yourself.

140 e 4Th sT | ChiCo | 530.680.1900 | www.chicohomes.com

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Band booking Band management Merchandise Marketing Van/trailer rental Web design Graphics Video production Photography S.E.O.: Search engine optimization Web hosting

Production Manager

sean Mccreary Owner ticket from a business into a customer’s ‘pocket.’

Styles For Less recently signed on to participate in the Mobile Scratcher program and they received 1,000 sign ups the first day it launched. Other clients signed on for the Mobile Scratcher include: The Venetian, SLS Hotels and Chumash Casino.

To view an example of the scratcher go to: www.inkly.co/bison

Urban Design Solar was established in 2006 in Chico by Sean McCreary. The “Fearless Leader” started King Crab fishing in the Bering Sea as a teen and retired as a Captain 16 years later before coming to Chico to start a family and establish Urban Design. Sean, and his highly skilled design and install teams, are excited to move into their new offices in the Chico Design Center Building at 2300 Park Avenue. Urban Design Solar is located in Suite A, in the back warehouse.

“Your local, family owned solar experts!”

2300 park ave ste a | chico | 530.345.0005 www.urbandesignsolar.com

3135 tamworth way | sacramento | 530.680.4550 www.repetition.ind@gmail.com

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Chico Grace Brethren Church began meeting in a local family’s living room in 1947. Today they meet in a much larger space, with a much larger congregation. Grace Brethren Church credits its success to its members’ part in shaping the church’s ministry. through the church and life coaching through The Growing Place to move men back into productive life in the community.

Grace Brethren Church recently opened Grace House, a transitional home for men. Grace House combines affordable housing, volunteer work

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Urban Design Solar invites you to drop by, see solar panels close up and ask any questions you might have.

The family oriented crew enjoys living and working in Butte County, and saving neighbors money by making solar affordable. Urban Design strives to follow the “Golden Rule” and provide all their clients with quality work. The exciting adventure continues as consumers are educated on a way of owning their own power through solar rather than renting it.

Repetition Industries and Ink Refuge have also developed a marketing tool they call, Mobile Scratcher. The Mobile Scratcher provides DIRECT MARKETING via text and email by placing a lotto

Pastor Matthew Raley said he believes “that knowing Christ is the key to changing every part of life – from the individual to the community.”

He became a pastor to be part of that transformation. Grace Brethren Church’s approach is to go deep in studying the Bible, raising questions many people might consider too hot to handle. They’re not afraid to discuss biblical teachings that are out of the mainstream. Raley takes questions publicly at the end of sermons because the church believes dialogue is better than monologue.

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ryan carrillo

Owner

Repetition Industries is a one stop shop that provides necessary “Tour Services” for bands and commercial businesses. Recently, Repetition Industries merged with Ink Refuge. The two businesses have actually been sharing clients since Nick Harris’ venture began back in 2012. Merging the two businesses has allowed the company to offer:

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Meet the Diamond W and the Diamond Productions crew: David Halimi and his wonderful staff. Diamond W Western Wear, locally owned for 37 years, has grown over the years to be Northern California’s largest full service Western Wear store by simply providing exemplary customer service with “Lowest Prices Guaranteed”. Inside Diamond W, you will also find Pat’s Shoe Repair, in business since 1949, and Diamond Productions, producing quality events since 1978.

whatever their customers need and special order anything they want at no additional charge with 100% satisfaction guaranteed! Diamond W offers a lot more than just Western Wear.

“We love our business, our customers, and being Downtown. We are here to stay.”

The employees are like one big happy family with their customers as their extended family. They believe that if you want to be in business longterm, you need to think long-term. They don’t look to make money in every transaction with a customer, rather do whatever it takes to keep that customer for the long-term. The friendly and knowledgeable staff will take the time to find

181 e 2nd st | chico | 530.891.1650 | www.diamondwonline.com

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Dr. sarah Richardson

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Sarah Richardson’s Canine Connection is a comprehensive canine education center where everything, from their training, dog day care, resort-style boarding and retail products, is rooted in an understanding of dog behavior and the human-canine bond.

The Canine Connection was founded in 2002 when Dr. Sarah Richardson (PhD, CPDT-KA, CDBC) introduced positive training methods to the area. At that time, she was one of the first trainers in the nation to become a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA; Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers) and today is one of only a handful of trainers to also be recognized as a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC). Dr. Sarah also holds a Certificate in Canine Counseling, with Honors, from the San Francisco SPCA Academy for Dog Trainers, widely considered the “Harvard” of dog training.

Dr. Sarah leads a skilled, passionate staff that is dedicated to helping you be your dog’s best teacher, parent, and friend. Her trainers, assistant trainers, and day care providers have years of experience with dogs, from training to veterinary work, pet sitting, grooming, and shelter volunteering.

Teresa Larson has been a successful Realtor with Century 21 Jeffries Lydon for 22 years. She looks forward to going to work every single day. The challenges of the housing market over the past few years have not dampened her dedication to providing quality service, her passion for building relationships, or her care for each of her clients.

Teresa recently received a congratulatory letter from the President of Century 21, Rick Davidson, honoring her with the Double Centurion Award, one of Century 21’s highest awards. This is Teresa’s third Double Centurion Award. She is the only Realtor in the history of the Chico area in the Century 21 System to receive this award.

Teresa’s family is of utmost importance to her. She is Nana to her nearly three-year-old grandson and excited to announce that a future grandchild is on the way. Teresa calls being a grandma an indescribable feeling.

Each day is a blessing and Teresa feels honored that she has been able to share her life with so many people.

Jeffries Lydon

1101 EL MontE AvE | chico | 530.899.5925 www.chicolistings.com | chiconativ@aol.com

10 seville ct | chico | 530.345.1912 | www.thecanineconnection.com

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St. Elizabeth Community Hospital

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Lewis Johnson Owner

Dignity Health

For over a century, St. Elizabeth Community Hospital has been providing compassionate care at the bedside and beyond. As the leading healthcare provider for the greater Tehama County area, St. Elizabeth offers state-of-the-art healthcare in an all private room setting. Their team of more than 100 primary care and specialty physicians work with expert nurses and allied health professionals to offer extraordinary health care without leaving the comfort and convenience or the north state area.

Along with their inpatient care, they offer advanced technology and diagnostic care in their Imaging Center located on their medical campus. Less than one quarter mile from their main hospital is their leading edge outpatient surgery center offering a variety of outpatient surgical procedures.

Teresa is grateful that she is able to be part of the lives of her family, clients and friends. Without them, her life would not be as fulfilling as she finds it now.

Dignity Health and Sponsoring Congregations are committed to furthering the healing ministry of Jesus. Resources are dedicated to: delivering compassionate, high-quality, affordable health services; serving and advocating for their sisters and brothers who are poor and disenfranchised; and collaborating with others in the community to improve the quality of life.

2580 SISTER MARY COLUMBA DR. | RED BLUFF 530.529.9729 | www.redbluffmercy.org

Butte View Olive Co. and Stella Cadente, two wildly popular olive oil labels that serve cooks across the nation, are produced right here in Oroville by Lewis Johnson and his family.

It all began in 1935, when Johnson’s grandfather first began farming the 150 acres of olive trees that they still have today. In 1999 Johnson produced the first bottle of Butte View olive oil after three years of fine-tuning his process.

Mr. Johnson welcomes you to come experience California sunshine in a bottle!

Available in Chico at Maisie Jane’s, Made in Chico, and S&S Produce, in Oroville at Collins & Denny Market, Wagon Wheel Market, and in Paradise at Noble Orchard in 250ml and 500ml bottles.

Today, Butte View produces a wide variety of extra virgin olive oils infused with flavors including: jalapeño, garlic, basil, lemon, lime, blood orange and rosemary. These pure, light and delicate hand crafted oils provide wonderful aromas and distinctive accents to any dish making them truly unique and excellent – just one more reason why these olive oils are “Gold” and “Best of Class” medal winners.

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Inspire. Design. Create. Strategize. Innovate.

Implement. These are just a few of the things that Dennis & Andrea Leis, owners of LRT Graphics, do for the local business community. LRT is the North State’s single source to help your business or organization grow – from graphic design, marketing, vehicle graphics, web development and social media to signage, offset printing and more. With an in-house team of creative masterminds they truly make dreams come true through innovative, creative and beautiful solutions for your business.

LRT utilizes state of the art computerized equipment that allows them to provide their clients with the highest quality while providing exceptional customer service. If you’re looking to get your business vehicle wrapped, LRT is the ONLY business in Chico with a 3M certification making them truly the most prestigious vehicle wrap company in our

area. Collaborating closely with clients, LRT blends strategy, creativity and technology to make engaging and effective cross-media marketing experience for you.

Sin of Cortez has become a true Chico hotspot over the past 16 years. The chill vibe and the dedication to fresh, delicious food and stellar coffee is what has created this breakfast and lunch joint’s appeal. The Sin of Cortez concept is simple: there should be a really great place to have breakfast. By blending the creative and operational forces behind the cafe with a “never settle for second best” philosophy, Sin of Cortez has done just that.

Sin’s portfolio is centered around tasty entrees, fresh quality ingredients and whimisical presentations.

The breakfast and lunch menus were originally created by chef Isabel Cruz. Everything served at Sin of Cortez is made in-house. The salsa is fresh. The bread is baked fresh. The beans are cooked fresh. If they had the room they would probably raise their own beef!

The patrons at Sin of Cortez can expect to up their standards. “There are a ton of places that will serve you food from a can. You deserve better.”

1401 Mangrove ave | ChiCo | 530.879.9261 sales@lrtgraphics.com | www.LrTgraphics.com

2290 ESPLANADE | CHICO | 530.879.9200 | www.sinofcortez.com

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Evan Levang

Executive Director Evan LeVang was already involved in the disability rights movement when he was offered the Executive Director position at Disability Action Center (DAC) in 2004. His challenge, and one he enjoys, is to develop and maintain the financial resources that make the DAC’s work possible. “A non-profit business is still a business,” he said. “You have to strive for efficiency, innovation and excellence at all times.” LeVang credits DAC’s success to its skilled, motivated and dedicated staff, as well as its supportive and visionary Board of Directors.

Valley Oak Veterinary Center offers not only general veterinary care to your pets but specialty care and veterinary services that are not found within typical animal hospitals. tive technology and peer counseling. They also do community organizing and advocacy work on large public policy issues facing people with disabilities.

If you have any need or question related to disability, call Disability Action Center first.

Disability Action Center works on a “consumerdirected” business model where the majority of their staff and board members are people with disabilities. DAC offers a wide variety of free services for anyone with a disability. They work with individuals on a personal, goal-oriented level, offering services such as housing assistance, assis-

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Surgery: They have a board-certified surgeon (ACVS), two dedicated surgery suites, and a highly trained veterinary team with a full surgical range of capabilities ranging from routine spays to orthopedic and laparoscopic procedures.

Internal Medicine: They have a board-certified internal medicine specialist (ACVIM) with tremendous knowledge in internal medicine, cardiology, oncology and neurology, and in-depth training and experience of diagnostic procedure and treatment.

radiography and ultrasound, and myelography.

They can diagnose and treat all manner of complex surgical, neurological, and internal medicine cases.

Valley Oak is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays to make sure that pets in Northern California get the best possible veterinary care.

Advanced Diagnostic Equipment: They recently added an MRI machine to their hospital - the first one in the North State - to complement digital

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leven years ago, at the age of 21, Mark Sorenson sat in hospital rooms for six hours a day getting drugs pumped into his body to treat the testicular cancer that had spread to his lungs. After nine weeks of those intense chemotherapy sessions, Sorenson was cured.

Now cancer-free, Sorenson spends his days on the third floor of a building at Broadway and Fifth streets as the founder and CEO of Social High Rise, a marketing company that manages businesses’ social media presence on websites such as Twitter, Facebook, Yelp, Foursquare and more. In a few short years, he’s grown his stable of employees to 14 and the company’s clientele base to more than 150 businesses, mostly restaurants but also other industries including automotive and retail.

“What I wanted to do was help businesses navigate the world of technology, specifically social media, knowing they don’t have the time, the expertise or sometimes even the desire to do it,” he said. “It’s a really big need for the small-business community.”

Though he has a lot to celebrate these days, Sorenson hasn’t forgotten past lessons, and that includes some failures.

During his undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University, where in 2010 he earned a bachelor’s degree in geography and a minor in business, Sorenson created a loyalty-rewards app for restaurants called KarmaKey. Once he graduated, he took the startup to Silicon Valley, but that venture eventually failed.

Mark Sorenson’s company helps other small businesses succeed in a competitive marketplace.

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“At the end of the day, we ran out of money,” he said. “We didn’t do a good job executing, we built half of what we wanted and realized that only half of what we built was something that people were even interested in.

“That was one of the best learning lessons from my career so far,” Sorenson reflected. “I think there’s something really valuable to actually having gone through the experience of putting your blood, sweat and tears into a business and it failing.”

From there, Sorenson went to work for Main Street Hub, a social media startup in the Bay Area. After about a year and a half, he decided it was time to come home to Chico. He moved back and began to work on what would become Social High Rise. The company officially launched in November 2012 with the help of local entrepreneurs and investors.

The company has come a long way since then and getting to this point hasn’t been easy. But given Sorenson’s life experience, he’s not the type to easily back down from a challenge. Even though it’s been more than a decade, he still reflects on his days as a 21-year-old battling cancer.

“It helped me be more resilient,” he said.

“Most importantly, it helped me rely on other people. Having to go through cancer and rely on doctors, rely on family, and the generosity of everyone around me—that’s a life lesson that gets me through every single day.”

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Pawprints Thrift Boutique The PawPrints Thrift Boutique has existed in various locations for ten years. Although always benefiting animal welfare organizations, in January 2013, it became part of a non-profit organization, dedicating all its proceeds to two spay/ neuter programs; PawPrints Spay/Neuter Assistance Program (P-SNAP) which provides financial assistance to dog and cat owners; and Neighborhood Cat Advocates, a trap, neuter, return program for feral and unowned cats.

paid for spaying and neutering over 2200 cats and 170 dogs.

In addition to a dedicated, friendly volunteer staff the thrift store has earned loyal customers who appreciate not only the mission of the thrift store but the terrific bargains on clothing, house wares, books, linens, furniture, etc. It’s a great place for guilt-free shopping because the more you spend, the more these programs save.

There are no paid positions in the thrift store or in either of the spay/neuter programs; the staffing is all-volunteer. In the last two years, the thrift store proceeds, generated solely from merchandise donated by caring community members, have 1360 E. 1ST AVE (ACROSS FROM IN-MOTION FITNESS) | CHICO | 530.892.2687 | TUES - SAT 10AM - 4PM

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Alan Meigs first realized the value of being creative when a friend saw a pair of expensive knee-high moccasins in a store window. Unable to afford them, Alan decided to make her a pair. Alan now has over 40 years of experience working with leather, specializing in leather jackets and motorcycle gear. He is also the talented craftsman behind many of the other items sold at Iron Mountain Leather, including hats, belts, purses and, of course, moccasins! Not only is Alan an expert craftsman, he is also the director of the Harley Owners Group (HOG), which strives to promote a positive image of motorcycling. HOG is currently working with the Wings of Eagles charity that helps children in Northern California who are suffering from serious, life threatening illnesses. The group will be holding their 29th annual spring poker run on May 2nd, 2015, with proceeds benefiting the Wings of Eagles charity.

Drop in and check out the beautiful selection of handmade items that Alan and Iron Mountain Leather have to offer!

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Nicole Peterson Owner

Nicole Peterson is a local woman who has always had an eye for fashion and a heart for community outreach. She has spent most of her life doing residential land development, designing her own home, working the family farm, and raising three adoring daughters. What comes along with a house full of girls and a fashionable mom? The daily question: What should I wear? Nicole’s desire to pair business and philanthropy is why she opened The Dressing Room and supports Catalyst.

Salon owner createS caSual atmoSphere in upScale environS

body and displays class and elegance without being too sheer or revealing. She carries lines she loves to wear herself like Joseph Ribkoff, BCBG, Anne Klein, Neesha, and Necessitee.

Inspired by fashion icons such as Grace Kelly, Jackie O. and Princess Diana who had a great panache for setting fashion trends while staying classy and age-appropriate, Nicole decided she wanted to contribute to the boutique scene in Chico.

The Dressing room is a quaint, intimate vintage style shop offering modern designs from some of Nicole’s favorite designers. The quality clothing Nicole selects for her shop is made to fit and flatter.

Everything she carries looks good on a woman’s

530 BROADWAY | CITY | 530.566.9394 | thedressingroomchico.com 10AM - 6PM MON - SAT

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Marc Moretti Owner gene & amada

For over two decades Marc Moretti and his family have operated Eighth & Main Antiques. In doing so he has provided Chico with unique merchandise from the past. With nearly 30,000 square feet and over 65 vendors from all over the North State, the store is one of the largest antiques stores in the West. With so many different vendors scouring the countryside for treasures, you’re sure to find artifacts from your favorite era, from Victorian to mid-century modern.

Brooke Holt’s attention to detail is evident, from her business’ hand-painted wall art to its custom-made pedicure station.

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Ranch. If you are interested in renting booth space contact Marc at Eighth & Main.

Support local business people as you recycle, repurpose, re-use. It’s better for the environment and probably better built!

Marc also operates Chico Antique Center on Park Avenue in Chico. This second store is also filled with antiques and second-hand treasures. Browse through both stores when looking for gifts, home decorations, furniture and much more.

For the third year in a row Marc and Eighth & Main will be hosting the Chico Antiques & Design Faire.

The faire is held on Mother’s Day weekend at Patrick

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t would be understandable if first-time clients of The Hair Co. were intimidated walking into the seemingly chichi salon in north Chico. The place is decorated to the nines, with circular dropped soffits hanging from tall ceilings, recessed lighting falling softly on the putty-colored interior, where pops of turquoise stand out among black custom-made hair-styling stations.

But upon meeting stylist Brooke Holt, the shop’s petite, unpretentious owner, who these days sports a platinum-blonde bob, those fears would immediately fade away.

“It’s upscale, not uptight,” said the 33-year-old Holt. That distinction is her motto for the business, which opened about four years ago in the CVS shopping center at the corner of Lassen Avenue and The Esplanade. She prides herself on making the shop a warm, welcoming and fun environment, for clients and those who work there.

The salon’s aesthetics are the culmination of Holt’s artistic vision, but she credits her husband, Joe, with making that dream come true. She noted that he nudged her to open the place, and because he is a contractor, owner of Holt Construction whose specialties include commercial infill projects, turning an empty space into a high-end salon was feasible.

It was a good call. Business is booming.

The salon employs 18 people: 12 hairdressers, three manicurists and an esthetician, all of whom rent a booth or a room, plus

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two receptionists who work directly for Holt. It’s a lot to manage—requiring her to “find a balance,” as Holt, who has an 8-year-old daughter named Payton, put it during a recent interview at the salon.

Holt makes it work by cutting and styling hair three days a week, and keeping her evening appointments to a minimum. She has been a hairdresser for about 14 years and spent her entire career prior to opening her own shop at Blondie’s Salon. She’s worked with many longtime Chico stylists, including one of her mentors, Michael Almlie, who now works with her at The Hair Co. She recalled standing behind him when she was a new hairdresser and watching everything he did.

As if she isn’t busy enough, Holt recently opened a second shop, 808 & Co., this time with a partner, Andrea Laukkonen. This sister salon, which is about half the size of The Hair Co., is located at Eighth and Cherry streets, in a part of the building that houses Holt Construction. That space, too, was an empty one that required a complete remodel to get the shop up and running.

“Now that it’s open, I can breathe,” Holt said.

Becoming a business owner has been a rewarding enterprise for Holt, but she hasn’t lost sight of her passion.

“Most of all, that artistic side to my personality, what feeds me, is doing hair,” she said. “I own this salon because I love to do hair.”

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Claude Geffray, Owner

Eradicating head lice is no easy feat. The process can be time consuming, expensive, and overwhelming. The level of frustration that many parents have felt when trying to rid their child of head lice is what inspired Theresa Culver to start Lice Ninjas.

Theresa offers a sense of comfort to all of the families she visits as well as a personal guarantee that her product will work!

“For me, a measure of success is seen through my plants. I bring joy, big and small, to people of all walks of life.” It’s been 25 years since Claude Geffray opened Geffray’s Gardens, a unique succulent and cactus nursery in Chico. Originally from France, Claude’s love for plants shows through his products and artistic flair. Geffray’s Gardens sells over 100 varieties of drought-tolerant succulents and enjoys being one of the only businesses of its kind in the north valley. “Our plants will beautify your house and landscape and help you conserve precious water.”

plants, landscaping and consulting services. His indoor and outdoor custom-made arrangements are great for gifts or events.

Be sure to stop by Geffray’s Gardens during the local nursery crawl on February 27th and 28th, make an appointment to see the nursery or stop by and see Claude at the Chico Farmer’s Market.

At Geffray’s Gardens, customers will have a friendly, helpful and wonderful experience learning about diverse plants. He’s learned along the way that “it’s better for your soul to do work you love. Do not lose touch with nature.” Besides an established wholesale business, Claude offers retail

Theresa offers certified organic products, that not only remove head lice but also smell great and leave hair feeling soft and smooth! Along with her lice removal expertise and special combing techniques,

530.200.2642 | 530.736.9214

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Having many years of experience working with children, and an exceptionally high level of patience, Theresa started making house calls about 10 years ago, but only recently was her company Lice Ninjas, born. Lice Ninjas became the only mobile lice removal service in or around Butte County.

Theresa wanted to help families who didn’t know where else to turn, while offering a lice removal product free of harmful chemicals.

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Lead Pastor

Olde Gold Estate Jewelry is a family owned business that will celebrate it’s 28th year in April. As a member of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers and an accredited Gemologist Steve is a true professional in every sense of the word. But Steve is quick to give credit to his wife Lisa for all her support and to their dedicated staff who love the day to day interaction with their customers.

Olde Gold is not your typical jewelry store. They are truly a one-stop shop when it comes to jewelry.

You’ll find new & estate jewelry, jewelry repair, appraisal, jewelry design, and they even buy gold.

Browse the store and you will find very unique jewelry not found anywhere else.

When asked about his success, Steve told us, “If you treat people right, with integrity, they will come back”. Steve has sold wedding rings to the children of parents that bought their wedding rings from him in the past. Find them on Facebook.

Jeremy Rhodes is the lead pastor of Fusion Church. Fusion began in 2009 and has a vision to be a community filled with faith, hope and love through Jesus Christ.

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225 main street | GarDen WaLK maLL | ChiCo 530.891.4610 | www.oldegold.com

“We see people coming to faith, being baptized and becoming disciples. We envision God’s people reaching out in love and serving the city, and living out their faith every day,” said Rhodes.

Fusion meets at 5:05pm on Saturday nights downstairs at St. Augustine’s of Canterbury on the corner of 3rd and Salem.

The heart of Fusion is to be a church that serves, so once a month they put down their guitars, step away from the microphone and head out into the community to be a blessing.

“If you’re looking for a group of open and accepting people who are trying to be more like Jesus, then you will feel at home here. Fusion is extremely casual. You will experience relevant messages, uplifting music, and fair trade coffee,” said Rhodes.

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Chico Beauty College Chico Beauty College was first established in the late 50’s in downtown Chico, across from Montgomery Wards on 2nd street and then relocated to Chico’s first strip mall, the “Longfellow shopping center,” in 1964 where it remains in operation today.

In 1976 the Beauty College joined in a partnership with Butte Community College for training in cosmetology, manicuring and recently for skincare.

Over 8,000 students have graduated from their programs since the beginning.

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Terri & adam Blessing Show Love Thrift national recognition as a color specialist and now an educator for Redken.

The instructional staff includes credentialed & competition-winning instructors with a combined total of over 200 years of teaching and hairdressing experience.

Mr. Ron Morrison and Mr. Leroy MacLellan wish to thank the residents of the North Valley for their continued support in helping train future hairdressers, manicurists and estheticians.

The Beauty College is a proud partner in training with Redken, Opi and Dermalogica for product and education.

If you ask her yourself, Terri Blessing will tell you that Show Love Thrift almost never happened. It took a little bit of luck, being at the right place at the right time and some encouragement from her son, Adam. Now, nearly in its third year, Show Love Thrift is making the community of Chico brighter one smile at a time. Terri and Adam believe that this world presents an opportunity for people to help improve the lives of others and that is exactly what they are doing. Show Love Thrift is frequently donating clothing to shelters and accepting clothing vouchers so they can continue to help those who need it most.

Along with helping the community and those who are in need, Show Love Thrift offers its customers great prices, a unique selection and daily specials.

Special recognition to graduate Teri Dougherty ranked in the top “50” hairdressers in the U.S., and to graduate instructor Kristin Longstreet for her

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Nick Andrew Kevin Riley Mike Wear

Brian austin Owner

Owners pieces and accessories to compliment your personal style and match any decor.

Working alongside Brian today is daughter Tia, (5th generation), along with his outstanding staff Shane Edwards, Teresa Juarez, Richard Hobbs and Brandon Edwards. “We look forward to serving the North Valley for many years to come”.

Continuing the legacy his father and grandfather provided: offering high quality, brandnamed furniture and exceptional service, 4th generation Brian went forward with his own dream and opened his own business. “I wanted a place where people could go and shop for those unique, inspiring finds to reflect their own personal style,” said Brian.

Find’s offers a variety of eclectic furniture

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1405 Park ave | ChiCo | 530.892.9198 www.facebook.com/ShowLoveThrift

1356 LONGFELLOW AVE | CHICO ACROSS FROM IN MOTION FITNESS | 530.343.4201

Finds Design & Décor was opened in 2007

by Brian Austin. While growing up, Brian had the opportunity to work alongside his father and grandfather at Austin’s Home Furnishings. For over 40 years Austin’s proudly served the North State and was passed from generation to generation before closing in 2006.

Just one trip to Show Love Thrift and you will feel the kind, loving and positive attitude that will keep you coming back.

Now celebrating 22 years, Franky’s was originally built with “family” in mind. Nick Andrew and Kevin Riley started Franky’s back in1992 with the concept of a casual and friendly “Cheers” type atmosphere in a restaurant setting. Nick’s two sons, and all of their friends grew up at the restaurant. Today, Franky’s is still a family oriented restaurant as well as a great spot for a date night.

Franky’s offers a diverse wine selection and a full bar that is unrivaled in the North State. Franky’s bartenders are renowned for their knowledge of cocktail preparation and offer a dizzying variety of martinis for those that like their drinks, “Up,” “Over,” “Neat” or whatever your preference may be.

Franky’s is the perfect choice for dates, business lunches, family dinners, birthdays, or whatever the occasion may be! Get together and enjoy friends, family and fine food and drink at Franky’s.

A little bit of Italy, hidden right here in Chico!

Wine down, Eat up, and Raise Your Spirits!

The menu offers a variety of fresh-made pasta, caesar salad, fresh-tossed pizzas and so much more. With deals for students and families too, there is always a meal to satisfy everyone at Franky’s.

506 IVY ST | OPEN MON-SAT AT 11:30AM, SUN AT 4PM TAKE-OUT: 898-9947 RESERVATIONS: 898-9948 www.frankyschico.com

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has beans coffee & tea Willem Vonk, Owner

Tim & Kim long

Opening it’s first coffee and roasting facility in San Francisco in 1976, Has Beans Coffee & Tea Co. eventually relocated to Chico in 2006. Willem Vonk, roast master, has owned Has Beans since 1994. Born and raised in Holland, Willem began working for Has Beans in San Francisco back in the 1980’s and fell in love with the coffee business and roasting.

Tim Long has a great outlook on life. He loves to help his clients get one as well - with stylish and affordable window treatments for every room in the home. Tim has owned Budget Blinds of Chico & Paradise for the past 12 years. He and his team work hard to help busy home and business owners create a custom feel for their living and work spaces.

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One of Willem’s goals for Has Beans is to create a consistently perfect roasted bean that makes people fall in love with coffee. “It’s nice to see people happy with a simple thing like coffee,” said Willem.

“Coffee has a constant learning curve. There is always something new to discover or ways to improve on taste. My personal interest in coffee and my overall love of coffee help me provide consistency in every batch that we roast,” said Willem.

Has Beans offers a full line of specialty coffees from around the world, along with teas and chocolate products. Many restaurants, cafes and other retail establishments throughout northern California offer and sell Has Beans products. Conventional and certified organic coffee selections are available as well as black, green and herbal loose leaf teas.

Tim, and his wife and business partner Kim, stay at the forefront of window treatment fashion and style. They take pride in their unmatched customer care and make sure every detail is covered from the initial greeting on the phone, to the FREE In-Home Consultation, to professional installation. But they don’t stop there. Budget Blinds offers a “no questions asked warranty” on select brands. If anything happens to your covering, the manufacturer has a free one time replacement for each window, “no questions asked”!

501 main st | 1080 humboldt ave | chico 530.332.9645 | www.hasbeanscoffee.com

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Established in 1986, Kevin Riley and Nick Andrew created Riley’s with certain priorities in mind.

Riley’s was to be no ordinary bar! Riley’s would be where everyone could enjoy great drinks in an exceptional atmosphere. Their devotion to partying with the customers is what makes Riley’s truly unique.

Long before “50 Shades of Grey” was the talk of the town Paul Fink was adding a little sparkle and excitement to Chicoans’ love lives as owner of Playtime 4 You. Chico’s only full adult novelty store, Playtime 4 You is the go-to spot for lingerie, sex toys and movies.

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Riley’s customers are a very special group. It has become a place that some consider their second home. A sign proudly hangs over the front door that reads “Enter as a stranger...Leave as a friend,” and that symbolizes everything that Kevin and Nick have worked for. They strive to give their friends a great atmosphere with great food, great drinks, and great specials.

Their showroom on wheels comes right to you, on your time schedule, to make the experience convenient and enjoyable.

throw parties, and it has become their goal to find employees who have the same infectious desire, and do it every night!

Kevin and Nick would like to extend an invite to you to visit the Biggest Little Bar in Chico! It’s not just a Bar, it’s a Party!

Riley’s takes pride in the fact that they have established their own set of Alumni whom they keep in touch. Kevin and Nick always enjoy seeing Alumni return to their home turf and be able to party the way they did back in the day. They both love to

702 west 5th street | 530.343.rily(7459) | chico www.rileysbar.com

Paul has created a comfortable space for locals to shop for the past 7 years. Paul moved to Chico 14 years ago and worked in media for several years before taking his father’s advice and opening his own adult store. Customers appreciate the north Chico store’s knowledgeable, friendly staff and safe shopping environment.

tions including libraries, the Butte County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Team and Women’s Health Specialists.

At the end of the day, Paul lives by his store’s motto: “Work hard. Play harder.”

Paul takes great pride in his business, and is dedicated to giving back to the Chico community. He’s made a commitment to sponsoring local events such as Chico Pride and the Keep Chico Weird Talent Show and regularly contributes to organiza-

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Arts & Culture Old men gloom, from left to right: Santos Montano, Nate Newton, Caleb Scofield and Aaron Turner.

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THIS WEEK

Gloom metal Experimental-metal crew brings evil noise to Chico

TGod,Manbegins Gloom’s latest album, 2014’s The Ape of with “Burden,” the intro to which is he second half of doom-metal super group Old

about three minutes of paranoia-inducing feedback, blasts of harsh static and seemingly random guitar noises. Once by Howard you’re convinced that nothing Hardee musical is forthcoming, the guitar sounds are organized into, like, hhardee@ newsreview.com chords—perhaps a song is about to start—and you’re abruptly met with absolutely pulverizing, endPREVIEW: of-all-things metal riffage.

Old Man Gloom Overall, it’s a powerful effect; performs Monday, the sonic equivalent of uneasily March 2, 8 p.m., at Café Coda. peering into darkness, sensing that Coliseum and something approaches, then that Cold Blue thing turns out to be a rhinoceros Mountain open. that stomps on you for a quarter of Tickets: $18/door; an hour. When “Burden” drifts $15/advance (available at again into piercing feedback www.chicotix.com, toward the 13-minute mark, it’s as Music Connection if your ears are ringing from the and Café Coda) beating you just took.

“We love the idea of taking a Café Coda punishing riff and just driving it 265 Humboldt Ave. 566-9476 into your head and not stopping until you like it,” said guitarist and vocalist Nate Newton by phone from his home in Massachusetts. In anticipation of Old Man Gloom’s week-long West Coast tour and show at Café Coda in Chico (on March 2), the CN&R spoke with Newton about the band’s approach in the studio, its fondness for nightmarish soundscapes, and how it all translates live.

The band formed in 1999 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Now, all four members—Newton, Santos Montano, Caleb Scofield and Aaron Turner—live in separate areas of the country. In fact, prior to their 2012 album, No, it had been eight years since any sort of Old Man Gloom activity, as each member was committed to other touring bands. (Newton plays bass in hardcore outfit Converge, Turner is most known for fronting former post-metal band ISIS, and Scofield

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serves as bassist for alternative-metal band Cave In.) “We literally didn’t have the time to do it at all,” he said. “We were never all free to meet at some random place in the middle of the country and record an album.”

When the group does manage to write and record, things invariably get weird, Newton said. Some elements of Old Man Gloom’s sound are typical of the sludge- and doom-metal genres—low tempos, guitars tuned to drop-infinity, repetition, demonic vocals, and monolithic song structures. But the twodisc The Ape of God is made its own beast by frequent forays into experimental noise-making and downright frightening studio treatments.

“One of the things we really like exploring with this band is taking something that is easily swallowed and easily acceptable and sort of destroying it, then giving it back to you in a way that challenges you,” Newton said. “The idea is to completely ruin the song, and then make you like it again.

“You build a song that is catchy and fun to listen to, and then you make it unsettling.”

For the listener, it’s often difficult to identify the instrumental source of whatever unspeakable evil is slithering around in your headphones. In some cases, what’s physically happening is a mystery to Newton, as well—like when the relatively straightforward assault of “Predators” melts into a lengthy ambient outro.

“We went into the studio, recorded the song and sort of jammed out on the ending for a really long time,” he said. “Then Aaron took the song and did something completely different with it. He went into his home studio and changed the entire ending. It was a surprise to all of us when we heard it.”

How is that replicated in a live setting? On previous tours, they’ve used samples to fill the space. On another, they gave a nonmusician a synthesizer and told him to “just stand up here and make funny noises.” But Newton has no idea how they’ll pull it off this time.

“With a new record, figuring out what we’re able to play live is always interesting,” he said. “We don’t get to rehearse very often; it’ll be interesting to see how it will come together. … We’ll just start making some noise and see what happens.” Ω

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Special Events

BIONEERS: Screening of talks from The Bioneers

LOCAL NURSERY CRAWL: Explore local nurseries,

conference. Th, 2/26, 7pm. $2-$10. Chico Women’s Club, 592 E. Third St., (530) 894-1978.

CUBAN NIGHT: A four-course prix fixe menu with live music from Los C Quartet. Th, 2/26, 68pm. $58 per person. Red Tavern, 1250 Esplanade, (530) 894-3463, www.redtavern.com.

EMPTY BOWLS: A benefit for the Torres Community Shelter featuring hand-crafted bowls from schools and artists, plus local restaurants donating soups and other foods.

Th, 2/26, 5 & 6:15pm. $10-$15. Chico High School, 901 Esplanade, (530) 891-3026.

enjoy demonstrations and crafts, and get excited for the spring growing season. Pick up a map at a participating nursery or visit website for more information. F, 2/27, 9am-4pm, Sa, 2/28, 9am-4pm. Free. Magnolia Gift & Garden, 1367 East Ave., (530) 894-5410, www.localnurserycrawl.com.

Theater MARY POPPINS: See Thursday. Chico Theater Company, 166-F Eaton Rd., (530) 894-3282, www.chicotheatercompany.com.

TRUE WEST: See Thursday. Blue Room Theatre, 139 W First St., (530) 895-3749.

Theater MARY POPPINS: The famed musical with every-

one’s favorite magical nanny. Th-Sa, 7:30pm;, Su, 2pm through 3/1. Chico Theater Company, 166-F Eaton Rd., (530) 894-3282, www.chicotheatercompany.com.

Music NEW MUSIC SYMPOSIUM: See Thursday. 2/26-

2/27, 7:30pm. Free. Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall, Chico State.

MELODRAMA AUDITIONS: Auditioning men and

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Special Events

women for Trouble Bubbles at the Gold Springs Hotel. Th, 2/26, 7pm, Su, 3/1, 4pm. Gold Nugget Museum, 502 Pearson Rd. in Paradise, (530) 872-8722, www.goldnuggetmuseum.com.

American playwright Sam Shepherd is a story of sibling rivalry and reconnection, influenced

by American myths and pop culture. Th-Sa through 2/28. Blue Room Theatre, 139 W First St., (530) 895-3749.

GATEWAY ANNIVERSARY: Celebrate the five-year anniversary of the science museum with a petting zoo, face painting, a bubble machine and “Buttercup” a fiberglass cow with working utters. Sa, 2/28, 12-5pm. Free. Gateway

Music NEW MUSIC SYMPOSIUM: A two-day showcase featuring innovative works from student composers and music-department staff on day one, and a featured performance by the Bay Area’s Earplay on day two. 2/26-2/27, 7:30pm, F, 2/27, 7:30pm. Free. Rowland-Taylor Recital Hall, Chico State.

STAND-UP STANDISH COMEDY SHOWCASE Sunday, March 1 Duffy’s Tavern

SEE SUNDAY, SPECIAL EVENTS

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Opens Tuesday, March 3 Harlen Adams Theatre SEE TUESDAY, THEATER

Science Museum, 625 Esplanade, www.csuchico.edu/gateway.

BLOCK PARTY WITH A PURPOSE: Little Chico Creek needs some love. Join the community and the Butte Environmental Council for a day of stewardship. Call for more info and registration details. Sa, 2/28, 9am-noon. Free. Call for details, Chico.

LOCAL NURSERY CRAWL: See Friday. Magnolia Gift & Garden, 1367 East Ave., (530) 894-5410, www.localnurserycrawl.com.

grade girls attending Tech Trek Science/Math Camp this summer.

Professional appraisers will be available to evaluate art, jewelry and more. Su, 3/1, 11am-3pm.

Chico Women’s Club, 592 E. Third St., (530) 894-1978.

MIXED-MEDIA MIXER: Uncle Dad’s Art Collective and Energy Plant Arts bring a monthly celebration of art and culture with local artists displaying their work and local musicians playing their music. Su, 3/1, 1-5pm.

Free. 1078 Gallery, 820 Broadway, (530) 3431973, www.1078gallery.org.

SPRING SEED SWAP: A potluck style seed swap with speakers, educational displays, seeds & plants for sale, plus food & drinks from Chico Natural Foods Cooperative. Bring your own seeds, bulbs, plants, cuttings to exchange.

Please label your items. Su, 3/1, 2-6pm. Free.

Chico Grange Hall, 2775 Old Nord Ave., (530) 895-1976.

STAGE RACE-DOWNTOWN CRITERIUM: The Steve

MARY POPPINS: See Thursday. Chico Theater

Harrison Memorial Downtown Criterium is the exclusive Northern California stage race for pro and amateur cyclists and includes the Downtown Mile Run, plus a bike race for kids 10 and under. Su, 3/1, 8am-5:30pm. Free.

Downtown Chico, 4th And Main, (530) 345-6500.

Company, 166-F Eaton Rd., (530) 894-3282, www.chicotheatercompany.com.

STAND-UP STANDISH COMEDY SHOWCASE: Santa

Theater

TRUE WEST: See Thursday. Blue Room Theatre, 139 W First St., (530) 895-3749.

Art receptions

Cruz comedy promotor DNA joins local laugh makers Don Ashby, Yusef Swafford, Kyle Bowen, Liz Merry, Weston McCoy, Melanie Smith, and Jason Allen. Hosted by Aaron Standish with John Bertoli. Su, 3/1, 7pm. $5.

Duffy’s Tavern, 337 Main St., (530) 343-7718, www.merrystandish.com.

Music NU BLU: Progressive bluegrass from North

Carolina. Su, 3/1, 7pm. $10-$15. Trinity United Methodist Church, 285 E. Fifth St., (530) 343-1497.

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WINTER FESTIVAL: The Oroville Community Band

MARY POPPINS: See Thursday. Chico Theater

plays songs from classical to big band. Sa, 2/28, 7:30pm. $10. Oroville State Theatre, 1489 Myers St. in Oroville, (530) 538-2470.

WINTER WORLD MUSIC NIGHT: Celebrate the final days of winter with original Celtic music of Ha’Penny Bridge and the Latin dance music of Los Caballitos de la Cancion (releasing their new CD!). Sa, 2/28, 7-11pm. $10-$15. Chico Women’s Club, 592 E Third St., (530) 894-1978.

Company, 166-F Eaton Rd., (530) 894-3282, www.chicotheatercompany.com.

MELODRAMA AUDITIONS: See Thursday. Su, 3/1,

4pm. Gold Nugget Museum, 502 Pearson Rd. in Paradise, (530) 872-8722, www.goldnuggetmuseum.com.

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Theater PRESENT LAUGHTER AUDITIONS: A comedy by

Noel Coward. M, 3/2, 6-8pm, Tu, 3/3, 6-8pm.

Birdcage Theatre, 1740 Bird St. in Oroville, (530) 533-2473, www.birdcagetheatre.org.

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Special Events UNIVERSITY FILM SERIES: A weekly presentation

of international films. This week: My Dinner With Andre (USA, 1981) Directed by Louis Malle.

Tu, 7:30pm. Opens 2/24. $3. Ayres 106, Chico State, (530) 899-7921.

Music TOMMY CASTRO & THE PAIN KILLERS: Rough and rockin’ dance blues by Castro and crew, celebrating their latest, The Devil You Know. Tu, 3/3, 7:30pm. SOLD OUT. Sierra Nevada Big Room, 1075 East 20th St., (530) 345-2739, www.sierranevada.com/bigroom.

Theater ANTIGONE: Chico State presents the classic drama about king of Thebes, who arrested his niece, Antigone, daughter of the cursed Oedipus, for treason. 3/3-3/7, 7:30pm. $13-$15.

Harlen Adams Theatre, Chico State, (530) 8986333.

PRESENT LAUGHTER AUDITIONS: See Monday. Tu, 3/3, 6-8pm. Birdcage Theatre, 1740 Bird St. in Oroville, (530) 533-2473, www.birdcage theatre.org.

Art 100TH MONKEY COMMUNITY CAFE: Faces of

Flower Children: Bringing Back Peace and Love, artist Rod Caudill showcases mixedmedia collage. Through 2/28. Free. 642 West Fifth St., (530) 343-0704.

1078 GALLERY: Fragile Structures, Monika Meler examines fragility, the impermanence of memory, and nostalgia through prints, collages, and paper-cut works. Through 3/7.

820 Broadway, (530) 343-1973, www.1078gallery.org.

B-SO SPACE: New Works, the Art Department showcases new works from photography students at Chico State. 3/2-3/6. Ayres 107, Chico State, (530) 898-5331.

HEALING ART GALLERY: Ceramic art by Tedo

Best. Through 4/16. 265 Cohasset Rd. inside Enloe Cancer Center, (530) 332-3856.

JAMES SNIDLE FINE ARTS & APPRAISALS:

Sculptures and Paintings, Stan Sours’ latest paintings and sculptures use found materials and combines rich colors on wooden figures with open spaces in between.

Through 3/31. 254 E. Fourth St., (530) 3432930, www.jamessnidlefinearts.com.

LAXSON FINE ART GALLERY: Eclectic

Reflections, Bobby Farris presents his paintings on found objects. Through 3/6. 400 W. First St. CSU Chico, Laxson Audtorium.

NAKED LOUNGE TEA AND COFFEEHOUSE: No

Place Was There, woodblock carvings and litho drawing printed over screen-printed color from recent BFA graduate artist Dillon Rapp. Through 3/2. Gallery hours are Open daily.. 118 W. Second St., (530) 895-0676.

ORLAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS & GALLERY:

Telling Stories, photos from Tehema County Photos Club. Through 2/28. 431 Colusa St. Bottom floor of Orland Laurel Masonic Lodge Building in Orland.

SALLY DIMAS ART GALLERY: My Favorite

Things, local artists showcase their work.

Through 2/28. 493 East Ave., (530) 345-3063.

UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY: Art and Technology, technology-based art works that engage audiences through integrated forms of video, gaming media, sculpture and experience. curated by Nan Hee Kim, Cameron Kelly, and Kelly Lindner with the work of artists Derek Larson, Hye Yeon Nam, and collaborators S.L. clark and Sonya Belakhlef of Babycastles. Through 2/27. Trinity Hall Chico State, (530) 898-5864.

Museums CHICO CREEK NATURE CENTER: Banding by Day and Night, a close look at birds in hand with incredible detail. Ongoing. $2-$4. 1968 E. Eighth St., (530) 891-4671, www.bidwellpark.org.

CHICO MUSEUM: Mik cupu Dy: This is Our

Home, Here We Remain, presented from the perspective of the Mechoopda people, focusing on the tribe’s heritage and history and using the four seasons to delineate periods of happiness, success and tragedy.

Ongoing. 141 Salem St., (530) 891-4336, www.chicomuseum.org.

GATEWAY SCIENCE MUSEUM: Modern Farming

- Land, Water, People, and Science, explore North State agriculture. Eat Well, Play Well, discover nutrition, fitness, and the science of health in a fun and interactive way. 625 Esplanade, www.csuchico.edu/gateway.

GOLD NUGGET MUSEUM: Local guitar enthusiast Jim Campbell is sharing some of his gear with the museum. Gold Nugget Museum, 502 Pearson Rd. in Paradise, (530) 872-8722, www.goldnuggetmuseum.com.

PARADISE DEPOT MUSEUM: A railroad and logging museum in Paradise. Ongoing, 7-9pm.

5570 Black Olive Dr. in Paradise, (530) 8771919.

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GUITAR EXHIBIT: Local guitar enthusiast Jim Campbell is sharing some of his gear with the museum. Live music from local musicians, open mic, handmade guitars, plus beer and wine available for purchase. Sa, 2/28, 5-9pm. $5. Gold Nugget Museum, 502 Pearson Rd. in Paradise, (530) 872-8722, www.goldnugget museum.com.

shares his new artwork. M, 3/2, 5-8pm. Free. Wine Time, 26 Lost Dutchman Dr., (530) 899-9250, www.winetimechico.com.

LOCAL NURSERY CRAWL Friday and Saturday, Feb. 27-28 Local independent nurseries

SEE FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, SPECIAL EVENTS

Special Events RESPECTFUL REVOLUTION PROJECT: A series showcasing videos produced by local filmmakers Gerard Ungerman and Stacey Wear, featuring a community-based panel discussion with varied topics each week. W, 7pm through 4/15. Free. Siskiyou 120 on the Chico State Campus, W First St., (916) 847-7463, www.respectfulrevolution.org.

Theater ANTIGONE: See Tuesday. Harlen Adams Theatre, Chico State, (530) 898-6333.

for more Music, see NIGHTLIFE on page 40

Hands-on museum Ever wanted to try your hand at milking a cow, but lack access to your own set of teats or, worse yet, have an unconquerable fear of bovines? The Gateway Science Museum offers a solution to this conundrum with Buttercup, a fiberglass cow with working udders, which will be on hand EDITOR’S PICK to help the museum celebrate its 5th Anniversary on Saturday, Feb. 28. The party also will include a petting zoo, bubble machine, facepainting, popcorn and—of course—tours of the state-of-the-art museum.

C’mon, it’s been five years, so if you haven’t been to the Gateway yet, here’s your perfect opportunity!

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BULLETIN BOARD Community AFRICAN DANCE CLASS: A workout set to the sounds and rhythms of West Africa. Call for info. M, 6pm. $10. Chico Grange Hall, 2775 Old Nord Ave., (530) 321-5607.

AFRO-CARIBBEAN DANCE: Dances of Cuba, Haiti,

Brazil and West Africa with live drumming. Tu, 5:30pm. Chico Women’s Club, 592 E. Third St., (530) 345-6324.

CAREER BUILDERS: A monthly counter-recruitment meeting for the community’s youth.

Fourth Th of every month, 3:30pm. Free. Chico

YOU’RE WELCOME, NATURE.

Peace and Justice Center, 526 Broadway, (530) 343-3152, www.chico-peace.org.

DANCE SANCTUARY WAVE: Bring a water bottle, drop your mind, find your feet and free your spirit. Call for more info. Tu, 6:30-8:30pm. $10.

Call for details, (530) 891-6524.

DANCING FREEDOM: A weekly open dance with

the elements. F, 6-8pm. $6-$12 sliding scale.

Subud Hall, 574 E. 12th St., (530) 532-1989.

HERITAGE TREES Sunday, March 1 Old Municipal Building SEE COMMUNITY

EVENING DANCE JAM: A weekly meditative dance session. F, 7:15pm. $10. Yoga Center of Chico, 250 Vallombrosa Ave., Suite 150, (530) 3420100.

FARMERS’ MARKET: SATURDAY: Chico’s weekly community gathering, with fresh produce, crafts, baked goods and more. Sa, 7:30am1pm. Municipal Parking Lot No. 1, Second & Wall streets.

FREE HEALTH CLINIC: Free services for minor medical ailments. Call for more info. Su, 14pm. Free. Call for location, (530) 518-8422.

FRIDAY NIGHT WRITES: NaNoWriMo host a

weekly write in. F, 5-8pm. Midtown Local, 365 E Sixth St.

HERITAGE TREES: The annual meeting discussing trees in our community with speaker Scott Wineland, a certified arborist. Su, 3/1, 2pm.

Free. Old Municipal Building, 441 Main St.

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INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCING: All levels wel-

come. No partner needed. F, 7:30pm. $2. Chico Creek Dance Centre, 1144 W. First St., (530) 345-8134.

LEGAL WORKSHOP: FAIR HOUSING LAW: Join attorneys from Legal Services of Northern California for a look at fair housing law. Tu, 3/3, 11am-12:30pm. Free. Butte County Library, Oroville Branch, 1820 Mitchell Ave. in Oroville, (530) 538-7642, www.butte county.net/bclibrary.

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holds their monthly meeting with speaker Ellen Dean, Curator of the UC Davis Center for plant diversity. W, 3/4, 7:30pm. Free. Chico Public Library, corner Of E. First & Sherman Avenues, (530) 891-2726.

OPEN HEART DANCES: A simple, meditative and uplifting group dances honoring many of the

world’s spiritual traditions. Fourth Sa of every month, 7-9pm. $5-$10 donation. Yoga

Center of Chico, 250 Vallombrosa Ave., Suite 150, (530) 342-0100.

RAP GROUP: DROP-IN: New group forming to assist people with life’s problems they cannot resolve without help from others. Every other W, 1-3pm through 12/31. donations are acceptable. Country Waffles, 690 Rio Lindo Ave., (530) 345-1149.

SAMARITAN FREE CLINIC: This clinic offers free basic medical care and mental-health counseling. Call for more information. Su, 2-4pm.

Free. Paradise Lutheran Church, 780 Luther Dr. in Paradise, 872-7085.

10am-noon. $10-$15 sliding scale. Dorothy Johnson Center, 775 E. 16th St., (530) 891-6524, www.chicorec.com.

SOUNDS OF THE VALLEY CHORUS: Female singers welcome to sing in four-part, barbershopstyle harmony. Call for more info. W, 7pm.

Marigold Elementary School, 2446 Marigold Ave., (530) 343-5183.

SOUTH SIDE WEDNESDAY FARMERS MARKET: A year-round Certified Farmers’ Market serving as a community forum for healthfullifestyle promotion and education. W, 2-6pm.

Jesus Center Community Farm, 435 W. 16th St.

SQUARE-DANCE CLUB: Square-dancing classes for beginners and advanced-level dancers.

Call for more info. Th, 7-10pm. Veterans Memorial Hall, 6550 Skyway in Paradise, (530) 872-1962.

STUDENT MARKET: The Organic Vegetable Project returns with local and seasonal produce, a variety of herbs, flowers and vegetable starts. Located in the BMU Courtyard. Th, 11am-2pm. Bell Memorial Union (BMU), 400 W First St. CSU, Chico, (530) 8984696, www.aschico.com.

UPPER PARK SOUTHSIDE HIKE: Meet at the Five Mile Recreation Area parking lot off Centennial Ave for a car shuttle and a 6-7 mile hike. Bring boots, water and lunch.

Sponsored by the Sierra Club Yahi Group.

Rain cancels. Su, 3/1, 8:30am. Free. Five Mile Picnic Area, Centennial Way, (530) 891-8789.

WORLD DANCE CLASS: Learn line, circle and couple dances from around the world. Youth and adult class offered. Scholarships available via instructor. No partner needed. Th, 6-7 & 7-8:30pm. $7. Pleasant Valley Recreation Center, 2320 North St., (530) 566-6711.

Volunteer BIDWELL PARK VOLUNTEERS: Help the park by volunteering for trash pick-up, invasive-plant removal, trail maintenance, site restoration, water-quality testing and more. Check Friends of Bidwell Park website for dates and locations. Ongoing. Bidwell Park, www.friends ofbidwellpark.org.

PATRICK RANCH VOLUNTEERS: There are multiple volunteer opportunities available at the museum. Call or email for more info. Ongoing.

Patrick Ranch Museum, 10381 Midway, (530) 514-3903.

SAVE OROVILLE TREES: A spaghetti dinner fundraiser to save the historic trees on Feather River Boulevard. Th, 2/26, 5pm. $5$10. Southside Oroville Community Center, 2959 Lower Wyandotte Rd. in Oroville, (530) 717-2233.

SOUL SHAKE DANCE CHURCH: Drop your mind, find your feet and free your spirit at this DJ dance wave to a range of musical styles. No previous dance experience necessary. Su,

MORE ONLINE Additional listings for local meetings, support groups, classes, yoga, meditation and more can be found online at www.newsreview.com/chico/local/calendar.

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place we’ve been hearing about.”

We were on our way home from running a few errands—shopping for onion goggles and a new cocktail shaker at the Galley and picking up some antiinflammatory at the vet for Miss Marilyn (poor girl!).

“You hungry?” she asked.

“Does the Tin Man have a heart?”

“Is that the best you can do?” by Henri “On an empty stomach? Oui.” Bourride “Oh, stop it!”

She turned around and pulled henri@ into a space in the little parking lot newsreview.com right in front—under the blue swordfish over the door.

Mariscos La Costa—which opened just before Christmas—is Chico’s newest Mexican restaurant, and its menu features an exhaustive if not overwhelming array fresh seafood. ★★★ 1⁄2 Locally owned and family-run, La Costa offers dishes ranging from fish and shrimp tacos, fajitas and Mariscos La caldos (soups) to several variations Costa Mexican on both langosta (lobster) and pulpa Seafood Grill 1141 Forest Ave., (octopus). Most entrees run $9-$14, suite 30 though the lobster dishes are $19.99, 342-3627 and the lobster with shrimp, halibut, crab and scallops is $79.99 (serves Open daily 2-4). The mixed-fish platter, with 10 a.m.-9 p.m. scallops, octopus, white fish, imitation crab and five types of shrimp is $59.99 (also for 2-4).

They also serve several chicken, beef and pork dishes, including ★★★★★ EPIC carne asada tampiquena (flank steak cooked with hot peppers) with a ★★★★ AUTHORITATIVE cheese enchilada on the side ($13.99), and chicken fajitas ★★★ APPEALING ($11.99).

Lunch specials are served week★★ HAS MOMENTS days, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., and include ★ chiles rellenos, tostadas, chile verde FLAWED and fish tacos—$5.99-$8.99.

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Authentic? Mexican music from tiny corner speakers. Check. Horchata. Check. Mostly Spanish spoken by customers and staff. Check. Menudo on Sunday.

Check, check.

We started with the mixed ceviche ($12.55), which came in a large porcelain clam shell and included scallops, shrimp, octopus, abalone, tilapia and imitation crab, with red onions, bell peppers and avocado over lettuce and with hard corn tortillas on the side for dipping. Delicious, and in fact so much food I almost wished I hadn’t ordered the molcajete de mariscos.

Named for the stone mortar bowl in which it’s traditionally served, molcajete is a stew in a rich fish broth. This one ($17.55) included shrimp, scallops, abalone, imitation crab, zucchini, carrots, sweet and poblano peppers and tomatoes. It was good, too, although the imitation crab, which had blended in well in the ceviche, was the main ingredient in the stew and didn’t work, three string-cheese-size pieces hanging over the sides of the bowl.

Colette, on the other hand, had ordered the fish tacos (three for $10.99), breaded tilapia served in double corn tortillas with cabbage, onions and sour cream.

“The best tacos I’ve had in a long time,” she said.

We went back several days later for lunch, and despite the tempting specials ordered off the main menu. I had the shrimp fajitas ($12.50), with grilled shrimp, potatoes, zucchini, celery, tomatoes and red and white onions—very good. Colette had the caldo misto (mixed seafood soup—$12.95), which includes your choice of two types of fish; she went with the abalone and shrimp. She loved it, although again it proved to be a bit much, and in fact she joked that she could barely see me over the top of the bowl, “although that’s not necessarily a bad thing,” she added, dipping a flour tortilla into the broth. (Henri’s editor reports that he was very “stoked” with the large portions, and also raved about the ceviche as well as the whole, fried tilapia—$9.95—he ordered.)

In addition to the food, we were impressed by the service, the owners’ kids waiting tables and working the cash register; quick, attentive and with big smiles, clearly proud of the family enterprise.

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THURSDAY 2/26—WEDNESDAY 3|4 NEW MUSIC SYMPOSIUM: 2/26-2/27,

7:30pm, F, 2/27, 7:30pm. Free. RowlandTaylor Recital Hall, Chico State.

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Saturday, Feb. 28 Senator Theatre

BASSMINT: A (mostly) weekly electronic dance party with a rotating cast of local and regional DJs. Check with venue for details. F, 9:30pm. Peeking Chinese Restaurant, 243 W. Second St., (530) 895-3888.

SEE SATURDAY

BONFIRE: A tribute to the early music of

AC/DC. F, 2/27, 9:30pm. $5. Feather Falls Casino Brewing Co., 3 Alverda Dr. in Oroville, (530) 533-3885, www.feather fallscasino.com/brewing-co.

FOLKTASTIC: Local singer/songwriters Ryan Davidson and Katrina Rodriguez are teaming up with Liam Kyle Cahill (Reno) for a night of acoustic music. F, 2/27, 9pm. $5. Maltese Bar & Tap Room, 1600 Park Ave., (530) 343-4915.

26THURSDAY BEER RELEASE PARTY: Join brewmaster Roland Allen for the release of the Laughing Lion Belgian ale. Th, 2/26, 6pm. Feather Falls Casino Brewing Co., 3 Alverda Dr. in Oroville, (530) 533-3885, www.featherfallscasino.com/ brewing-co.

CHICO JAZZ COLLECTIVE: Thursday jazz.

Th, 8-11pm. Free. The DownLo, 319 Main St., (530) 892-2473.

CUBAN NIGHT: A four-course prix fixe

FRIENDS OF JEFFERSON PRE-FEST: Live music from skate/jam/slam band PSO, plus Rad from Sacramento, Reunion Crew, Fresno’s Make Way, Concussive, Vacant Youth and Kong. F, 2/27, 6pm.

1078 Gallery, 820 Broadway, (530) 3431973, www.1078gallery.org.

menu with live music from Los C Quartet. Th, 2/26, 6-8pm. $58 per person. Red Tavern, 1250 Esplanade, (530) 894-3463, www.redtavern.com.

HAPPY HOUR: Low Flying Birds. Th, 2/26, 6-9pm. LaSalles, 229 Broadway, (530) 893-1891, www.lasallesbar.com.

FRIDAY MORNING JAZZ: A weekly morning

OPEN MIC: Singers, poets and musicians welcome. Th, 7-10pm. Has Beans Internet Cafe & Galleria, 501 Main St., (530) 894-3033, www.hasbeans.com.

jazz appointment with experimental local troupe Bogg. F, 11am. Free. Café Coda, 265 Humboldt Ave., (530) 5669476, www.cafecoda.com.

Happy Hour Live Music 6 - 9 pm

IRISH-MUSIC HAPPY HOUR: A Chico tradition: Friday night happy hour with traditional Irish music by the Pub Scouts. F, 4pm. $1. Duffy’s Tavern, 337 Main St., (530) 343-7718.

NEW MUSIC SYMPOSIUM: See Thursday.

2/26-2/27, 7:30pm. Free. RowlandTaylor Recital Hall, Chico State.

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Local super group Los Caballitos de la Canción— made up of at least nine of the area’s finest musicians, last time we counted—is releasing a new CD. They plan to celebrate in style with a Winter World Music Dance, with support from another local super crew, Celtic band Ha’Penny Bridge, at the Chico Women’s Club on Saturday, Feb. 28.

HAPPY HOUR: Local band The Maker’s

Mile perform for a video shoot. Sa, 2/28, 6-9pm. LaSalles, 229 Broadway, (530) 893-1891, www.lasallesbar.com.

IN FLAMES: Swedish metal crew on their Charming America Tour. Plus, All That Remains. Sa, 2/28, 7:45pm. $25-$27.

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MUSIC SHOWCASE: An open mic hosted by local country musicians Rich and Kendall. Sa, 5-9pm. Free. Scotty’s Landing, 12609 River Rd., (530) 7102020.

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TOMMY CASTRO & THE PAIN KILLERS: Rough and rockinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; dance blues by Castro and crew, celebrating their latest, The Devil You Know. Tu, 3/3, 7:30pm. SOLD OUT. Sierra Nevada Big Room, 1075 East 20th St., (530) 3452739, www.sierranevada.com/bigroom.

joins local laugh makers Don Ashby, Yusef Swafford, Kyle Bowen, Liz Merry, Weston McCoy, Melanie Smith, and Jason Allen. Hosted by Aaron Standish with John Bertoli. Su, 3/1, 7pm. $5.

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The latest case in point being its presentation (with Chico State’s by Carey A.S. Productions) of Prince’s iconic Wilson 1984 album Purple Rain, which filled the university’s large BMU Auditorium with an enthusiastic REVIEW: Saturday-night crowd reveling in Purple Rain, Saturday, Feb. 21, (but not dancing to) the sounds of BMU Auditorium nine local musical acts offering their interpretations of one song each from the album, which was performed in sequence.

After local comedian Yusef Swaff greeted and warmed up the crowd, the show proper kicked off in suitably high-energy style with The LoLos’ stripped-down version of “Let’s Go Crazy,” with drummer Kenzie Warner laying down a precisely funky rock bottom for Ben Colbeck’s on-the-money guitar and Matthew Heyden’s charismatic embodiment of the lyrics. It seemed a bit odd that not one audience member took the song title to heart—there was no mass rush to the front of the stage to dance maniacally to that crazy beat, just an enthused round of applause and some exuberant hooting from the seated audience. And this state of decorum was maintained throughout the show, despite many performances that called for shaking, shimmying and crying out in ecstatic fervor.

Up next, Auburn-based singer/songwriter (and frequent Chico performer) Hannah Jane Kile, supported by members of local jazz band Bogg, delivered a sweet, soulful “Take Me With U.” Her powerful, pretty voice and rhythm guitar, embellished by the violins of Matt Weiner and Vera Marie Bridges, transformed the song into a soulful, folksy mode only hinted at by the original’s dance-floor proposition.

The Shimmies took the stage in a cloud of ambient sound to deliver a knock-out rendition of “The Beautiful Ones” that featured a fine, emotionally wrought lead vocal from Sean Galloway over a soundscape of effects-processed guitars and dramatic bass and drums. And, staying in the guitar-rock mode, Wanderers & Wolves brought a fierce version of “Computer Blue,” eschewing the rampant keyboards of the original recording to concentrate on hard rock riffing.

Taking on the sexy challenge of “Darling Nikki,” singer Evin Wolverton, supplemented by members of Bogg, had the increasingly vocal audience howling along to the lascivious sentiments of the lyrics, boosting the noise and pheromone levels of the room by several notches. This set up perfectly the entrance of synth-powered band Sisterhoods, which launched into a powerful interpretation of mega-hit “When

Aubrey Debauchery with The Broken Bones band and the Everybody in Outer Space dancers performing Prince’s “Baby I’m a Star.”

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Doves Cry” that—after a bit of technical difficulty with Loren Cobby Weber’s guitar—held the audience in rapt attention.

With energy and appreciation in the room escalating, the even more synth-driven crew Solar Estates took the stage for my favorite performance of the evening, an almost fully electronic interpretation of “I Would Die for You” that vocalist Aric Jeffries delivered with pure, irony-free emotion, and with a musical quality that at the very least matched Prince’s original recording.

That being said, the penultimate performer of the night, Aubrey Debauchery, had a high bar to meet, and her performance of “Baby I’m a Star,” backed by The Broken Bones band and the night’s Everybody in Outer Space dancers, exceeded it with a whirlwind of shiny, charismatic show-biz glitz. Perfectly cast for the role of “star,” Debauchery is nothing if not a committed artist who loves her work, and the audience’s reaction made it clear she got that point across.

And with the bar having been raised, the Uncle Dad’s Big Band—featuring all of the members of Bogg, plus supplementary horns and four vocalists—needed to really go for an uplifting, tear-theroof-off-the-sucker finale. And they did, with a nearly gospel presentation of “Purple Rain,” sung in turns by Russell Rabut and Jack Knight (both of The Mondegreens), Shaunna Jones and local blues favorite Maurice “Big Mo” Huffman.

The audience never did get up and dance, but the standing ovation made it plain that their spirits—if not their bodies—fully appreciated the efforts that this large group of musicians, dancers and artists put into presenting such a joyful celebration of Purple Rain. □

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Woman, interrupted An Oscar-winning performance by Julianne Moore as a woman faced with a life-changing diagnosis n Still Alice , Julianne Moore looks as though she Iplaying, might be even younger than the character she’s a 50-year-old linguistics professor who

learns she’s afflicted with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease.

I don’t mean to quibble about a few by years one way or the other, but Moore’s Juan-Carlos youthful vivaciousness has a lot to do Selznick with both the quiet emotional power of the film, on the one hand, and its carefully cushioned drama, on the other.

Written and directed by Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland (and based on a novel by Lisa Genova), the film presents itself as a stoic and compact family drama. Steering mostly clear of maudlin melodrama and tearjerker Still Alice theatrics, it indulges those temptations Starring Julianne (for which there are several opportuniMoore, Alec Baldwin, Kate ties in this story) only in carefully moduBosworth and lated (and almost minimalist) moments.

Kristen Stewart.

Alice Howland (Moore) is of course Directed by a role that’s almost guaranteed to get Richard Glatzer Oscar consideration, if not the Oscar and Wash Westmoreland. itself. Moore does well with the part, of Pageant Theatre course, but the role is probably what and Paradise won the statuette in this case. (Still, Cinema 7. Rated Moore might be the best of the notPG-13. great nominees in the category, although personally I preferred Marion Cotillard in the Franco-Belgian Two Days, One Night. Plus, to my lights the top nominated performances by an actress were over in the supporting

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Oscar digressions aside, Still Alice has several high-quality performances in it, and the GlatzerWestmoreland drama is at its best when it’s addressing the tragic fallout for Alice’s family as well as for Alice herself. Since there’s a genetic element to Alice’s strain of Alzheimer’s, this drama also has its modern-day variation on the family curses that might have figured in the classics of tragic drama. That mostly unspoken “curse” lingers in the vicinity of nearly every scene in the second half of the film.

Alec Baldwin is very good as Alice’s husband, John. That character follows a quiet, intricately charted path from gruff disbelief to clear-eyed recognition and beyond. Baldwin’s natural brusqueness serves as an effective foil for the firm, intense emotional connections that very gradually become evident in John. The couple’s older daughter, Anna, is prosperous, happily married, and approaching motherhood. Kate Bosworth plays her officiousness with an icy simplicity.

But the most impressive scenes in the film are the fraught conversations between Alice and the couple’s somewhat rebellious younger daughter, Lydia (a fully engaged Kristen Stewart). Stewart, who last week won France’s César Award for best supporting actress (for a French-language film called Clouds of Sils Maria), is quietly complex throughout. Ω

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Kingsman is a comical action film, with secret agents, high-tech weaponry, and international espionage, as well as intermittent jolts of crazed satire and broad spoofs of several sorts. It’s a mostly entertaining stew of movie ingredients, but erratic in ways that dilute and dull down the whole enterprise. While the spoofing of James Bond films is mostly affectionate and inconsequential, the parts of the story involving spy agencies, Internet moguls, global conspiracies, and semi-futuristic technology are a rather unstable mix of sci-fi extravagance, furious satire and fanboy jokiness. Colin Firth, who plays a foppish variation on the Bond-type super spy, acquits himself nicely in the dialog scenes but is pretty clearly out of his element in the movie’s blindingly souped-up fight scenes. Samuel L. Jackson is sharp and stingingly funny as the wide-eyed, lisping Internet mogul with sinister plans.

Taron Egerton is mostly likable as Gary “Eggsy” Unwin, the fledgling secret agent whom the veteran Harry Hart (Firth) hopes to bring to the special “Kingsman” branch of the British secret services. Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas and Paradise Cinema 7. Rated R —J.C.S.

A teen girl wages war against the social order of her high school when she discovers she’s been labeled a DUFF, Designated Ugly Fat Friend, by her popular peers. Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas and Paradise Cinema 7. Rated PG-13.

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Most of the gang—Craig Robinson, Rob Corddry and Clark Duke—is back in the tub and headed back in time for another round of WTF hijinks. Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas and Paradise Cinema 7. Rated R.

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The Wachowskis’ latest WTF-fest, Jupiter Ascending, gets a goose in the old popcorn box just for having strands of one of my guilty pleasures, Flash Gordon, woven into its DNA, albeit with the camp played hetero. Jupiter Ascending has a lot of other movies in its genetic code, but the Wachowskis wrap it all up into a flaming space burrito that is distinctly cooked up from their own long-running cinematic fever dream. Granted, it ain’t a good movie, but it is good space-opera fun if you can lock your logical buzzkill in the closet for a couple of hours. It’s eye-candy to the Nth degree, with Mila Kunis as a Cinderella-story hotel maid swept off her toilet-scrubbing knees by some half-wolf space ninja (Channing Tatum) assigned to protect her from interstellar 1percenters who are bent on killing her so that they can … um … well, it’s complicated,

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FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 26, 2015 ARIES (March 21-April 19): Lately

your life reminds me of the action film Speed, starring Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves. In that story, a criminal has rigged a passenger bus to explode if its speed drops below 50 miles per hour.

In your story, you seem to be acting as if you, too, will self-destruct if you stop moving at a frantic pace. I’m here to tell you that nothing bad will happen if you slow down. Just the opposite, in fact. As you clear your schedule of its excessive things-to-do, as you leisurely explore the wonders of doing nothing in particular, I bet you will experience a soothing flood of healing pleasure.

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the most dazzling moves a ballet dancer can do is the fouetté en tournant. The term is French for “whipped turning.”

As she executes a 360-degree turn, the dancer spins around on the tip of one foot. Meanwhile, her other foot thrusts outward and then bends in, bringing her toes to touch the knee of her supporting leg. Can you imagine a dancer doing this 32 consecutive times? That’s what the best do. It takes extensive practice and requires a high degree of concentration and discipline. Paradoxically, it expresses breathtaking freedom and exuberance.

You may not be a prima ballerina, Taurus, but in your own field there must be an equivalent to the fouetté en tournant.

Now is an excellent time for you to take a vow and make plans to master that skill.

What will you need to do?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): If you’re

a martial artist and you want to inject extra energy into an aggressive move, you might utter a percussive shout that sounds like “eee-yah!” or “hyaah!” or “aiyah!” The Japanese term for this sound is kiai. The sonic boost is most effective if it originates deep in your diaphragm rather than from your throat. Even if you’re not a martial artist, Gemini, I suggest that in the coming weeks you have fun trying out this boisterous style of yelling. It may help you summon the extra power and confidence you’ll need to successfully wrestle with all the interesting challenges ahead of you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): The pro-

lific and popular French novelist Aurore Dupin was better known by her pseudonym George Sand. Few 19th-century women matched her rowdy behavior. She wore men’s clothes, smoked cigars, was a staunch feminist and frequented social venues where only men were normally allowed. Yet she was also a doting mother to her two children, and loved to garden, make jam and do needlework. Among her numerous lovers were the writers Alfred de Musset, Jules Sandeau and Prosper Mérimée, as well as composer Frederic Chopin and actress Marie Dorval. Her preferred work schedule was midnight to 6 a.m., and she often slept until 3 p.m.

“What a brave man she was,” said Russian author Ivan Turgenev, “and what a good woman.” Her astrological sign? The same as you and me. She’s feisty proof that not all of us Crabs are conventional fuddy-duddies. In the coming weeks, she’s our inspirational role model.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): It seems you’ve

slipped into a time warp. Is that bad? I don’t think so. Your adventures there may twist and tweak a warped part of your psyche in such a way that it gets healed. At the very least, I bet your visit to the time warp will reverse the effects of an old folly and correct a problem caused by your past sins. (By the way, when I use the word “sin,” I mean “being lax about following your dreams.”)

There’s only one potential problem that could come out of all this: Some people in your life could misinterpret what’s happening. To prevent that, communicate crisply every step of the way.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): In English

and French versions of the word game Scrabble, the letter z is worth ten points.

In Italian, it’s eight points. But in the Polish variant of Scrabble, you score just one point by using z. That letter is rarely used in the other three languages, but

BY ROB BREzSNY is common in Polish. Keep this general principle in mind as you assess the value of the things you have to offer. You will be able to make more headway and have greater impact in situations where your particular beauty and power and skills are in short supply.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “Learn all

you can from the mistakes of others.

You won’t have time to make them all your yourself.” So said Alfred Sheinwold in his book about the card game known as bridge. I think this is excellent advice for the game of life, as well. And it should be extra pertinent for you in the coming weeks, because people in your vicinity will be making gaffes and wrong turns that are useful for you to study. In the future, you’ll be wise to avoid perpetrating similar messes yourself.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “Love her

but leave her wild,” advised a graffiti artist who published his thoughts on a wall next to the mirror in a public restroom I visited. Another guerrilla philosopher had added a comment below: “That’s a nice sentiment, but how can anyone retain wildness in a society that puts so many demands on us in exchange for money to live?” Since I happened to have a felt-tip pen with me, I scrawled a response to the question posed in the second comment: “Be in nature every day. Move your body a lot. Remember and work with your dreams. Be playful. Have good sex. Infuse any little thing you do with a creative twist. Hang out with animals. Eat with your fingers. Sing regularly.” And that’s also my message for you, Scorpio, during this phase when it’s so crucial for you to nurture your wildness.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec.

21): “Don’t worry, even if things get heavy, we’ll all float on.” So sings Modest Mouse’s vocalist Isaac Brock on the band’s song “Float On.” I recommend you try that approach yourself, Sagittarius.

Things will no doubt get heavy in the coming days. But if you float on, the heaviness will be a good, rich, soulful heaviness.

It’ll be a purifying heaviness that purges any glib or shallow influences that are in your vicinity. It’ll be a healing heaviness that gives you just the kind of graceful gravitas you will need.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

“What I look for in a friend is someone who’s different from me,” says sciencefiction novelist Samuel Delany. “The more different the person is, the more I’ll learn from him. The more he’ll come up with surprising takes on ideas and things and situations.” What about you, Capricorn?

What are the qualities in a friend that help you thrive? Now is a perfect time to take an inventory. I sense that although there are potential new allies wandering in your vicinity, they will actually become part of your life only if you adjust and update your attitudes about the influences you value most.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): At

the turn of the 19th century, Russian laborers constructed thousands of miles of railroad tracks from the western part of the country eastward to Siberia. The hardest part of the job was blasting tunnels through the mountains that were in the way. I reckon you’re at a comparable point in your work, Aquarius. It’s time to smash gaping holes through obstacles.

Don’t scrimp or apologize. Clear the way for the future.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The Brit-

ish rock band the Animals released their gritty, growly song “The House of the Rising Sun” in 1964. It reached the top of the pop music charts in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. and Australia, and was a hit with critics. Rolling Stone magazine ultimately ranked it as the 122nd greatest song of all time. And yet it took the Animals just 15 minutes to record. They did it in one take. That’s the kind of beginner’s luck and spontaneous flow I foresee you having in the coming weeks, Pisces. What’s the best way for you to channel all that soulful mojo?

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as RESTAURANT REVAMP at 1511 Manzanita Ave Chico, CA 95926.

PAUL LAVERY 2 Bel Aire Circle Chico, CA 95926.

SHANNON LAVERY 2 Bel Aire Circle Chico, CA 95926.

This business is conducted by a Married Couple.

Signed: PAUL LAVERY Dated: January 28, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000113 Published: February 5,12,19,26, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as NORTHERN VALLEY APPLIANCE at 2117 Esplanade Chico, CA 95926.

JASON GREEN 2117 Esplanade Chico, CA 95926.

This business is conducted by an Individual.

Signed: JASON GREEN Dated: December 30, 2014 FBN Number: 2014-0001564 Published: February 5,12,19,26, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as THE REPO DEPO at 6431 Upper Palermo Rd. Oroville, CA 95966.

KEVIN LEE 6431 Upper Palermo Rd. Oroville, CA 95966.

EDGAR SANTANA 517 El Verano Ave Corning, CA 96021.

This business is conducted by A General Partnership.

Signed: KEVIN LEE Dated: January 6, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000014 Published: February 5,12,19,26, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as GREEN CONSTRUCTION SERVICE, IGREEN, at

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180 Erma Court #150 Chico, CA 95928.

GREEN CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INCORPORATED 180 Erma Court #150 Chico, CA 95928.

This business is conducted by a Corporation.

Signed: DAVID GREEN, PRESIDENT Dated: January 20, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000063 Published: February 5,12,19,26, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as GREEN ENERGY PRODUCTS at 2954 Hwy 32 Ste 1300 Chico, CA 95973.

MIKE GROSBERG Two Ilahee Ln #44 Chico, CA 95973.

This business is conducted by an Individual.

Signed: MIKE GROSBERG Dated: November 7, 2014 FBN Number: 2014-0001372 Published: February 5,12,19,26, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as THE LANTERN at 642 W. 5th Street Chico, CA 95926.

QUYEN NGUYEN 767 Bridlewood Ct Chico, CA 95926.

This business is conducted by an Individual.

Signed: QUYEN NGUYEN Dated: December 15, 2014 FBN Number: 2014-0001509 Published: February 5,12,19,26, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as CONSUMER PRODUCT BRANDING at 320 Crater Lake Dr Chico, CA 95973.

JASON C ROBERSON 320 Crater Lake Dr Chico, CA 95973.

This business is conducted by an Individual.

Signed: JASON ROBERSON Dated: January 28, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000117 Published: February 5,12,19,26, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as BOEGER MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR at 1240 Stewart Ave. Chico, CA 95928.

CHASE ROBERT BOEGER 1240 Stewart Ave. Chico, CA 95928.

This business is conducted by an Individual.

Signed: CHASE BOEGER Dated: January 28, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000115 Published: February 5,12,19,26, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as APPLE BLOSSOM BABY at 1372 Longfellow Ave Chico, CA 95926.

DARCI CROSSIN 1405 Palm Ave Chico, CA 95926.

This business is conducted by an Individual.

Signed: DARCI CROSSIN Dated: December 29, 2014 FBN Number: 2014-0001558 Published: February 5,12,19,26, 2015

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DARCI RENEA CROSSIN 1405 Palm Ave Chico, CA 95926.

This business was conducted by an Individual.

Signed: DARCI CROSSIN Dated: December 29, 2014 FBN Number: 2013-0000734 Published: February 5,12,19,26, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as NORTH VALLEY FINANCIAL SERVICES at 2585 Ceanothus Ste 178 Chico, CA 95973.

VINCENT FINANCIAL GROUP INC 2611 Forest Ave Ste 120 Chico, CA 95928.

This business is conducted by a Corporation.

Signed: DANIEL THOMAS VINCENT, PRESIDENT Dated: January 20, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000066 Published: February 5,12,19,26, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as THE VINE HAIR STUDIO at 1324 Mangrove Ave Suite 104 Chico, CA 95926.

AMY LECHNER 1603 Arbutus Ave Chico, CA 95926.

This business is conducted by an Individual.

Signed: AMY LECHNER Dated: January 23, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000089 Published: February 5,12,19,26, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME - STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT The following person has abandoned the use of the fictitious business name THE VINE HAIR STUDIO at 1324 Mangrove Avenue Ste 104 Chico, CA 95926.

DANIELLE GREER 10 Alameda Park Circle Chico, CA 95928.

This business was conducted by an Individual.

Signed: DANIELLE GREER Dated: January 21, 2015 FBN Number: 2014-0001016 Published: February 5,12,19,26, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as PRIMO LAWNS at 1040 Diablo Ave Chico, CA 95973.

MARCO SALIGAN 1040 Diablo Ave Chico, CA 95973.

This business is conducted by an Individual.

Signed: MARCO SALIGAN Dated: February 6, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000152 Published: February 12,19,26 March 5, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as FOREST GLEN MOBILE HOME PARK at 1080 Pearson Road Paradise, CA 95969.

KATHY CATANHO 3369 Somerset Ave Castro Valley, CA 94546.

DAVID EAKIN 3369 Somerset Ave Castro Valley, CA 94546.

This business is conducted by A Married Couple.

Signed: KATHY CATANHO

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as AVILA SERVICES at 574 Manzanita Avenue Suite 5 Chico, CA 95926.

AMPARO AVILA-WALKER 2575 White Avenue Chico, CA 95973.

This business is conducted by an Individual.

Signed: AMPARO WALKER Dated: January 26, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000106 Published: February 12,19,26, March 5, 2015

FBN Number: 2015-0000098 Published: February 19,26, March 5,12, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as ELEVATE HERBALS at 1116 Broadway Chico, CA 95928.

CHAUNCEY J QUAM 1116 Broadway Chico, CA 95928.

This business is conducted by an Individual.

Signed: CHAUNCEY QUAM Dated: February 6, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000154 Published: February 19,26 March 5,12, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as HUI MASSAGE at 1430 East Ave Suite 4B Chico, CA 95973.

HUI XIA ZHOU 101 Risa Way Apt 133 Chico, CA 95973.

This business is conducted by an Individual.

Signed: HUI XIA ZHOU Dated: February 3, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000140 Published: February 12,19,26, March 5, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as CJ CONSTRUCTORS at 2283 Honey Run Road Chico, CA 95928.

CRAIG JEFFERY WENNER 2283 Honey Run Road Chico, CA 95928.

This business is conducted by an Individual.

Signed: CRAIG JEFFERY WENNER Dated: February 2, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000132 Published: February 19,26, March 5,12, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as SPUN TONGUE NUTTERY at 1064 E 7th St Chico, CA 95928.

KATHERINE ANNA LANDRY 1064 E 7th St Chico, CA 95928.

ROBERT WAYNE LANDRY 1064 E 7th St Chico, CA 95928.

This business is conducted by A Married Couple.

Signed: KATHERINE ANNA LANDRY Dated: February 9, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000159 Published: February 12,19,26, March 5, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as ANDREW AUTO LLC at 5050 Cohasset Rd Ste 10 Chico, CA 95973.

ANDREW AUTO LLC 5050 Cohasset Rd Ste 10 Chico, CA 95973.

This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company.

Signed: SAMPSON KUE, OWNER Dated: February 9, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000163 Published: February 19,26, March 5,12, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as OPEN PASTURE EVENTS, SOUL HEALING HORSES, THE CALIFORNIA THERAPY HORSES at 4739 Lucky 7 Lane #C Oroville, CA 95965.

SHANNON LIANE PAIGE 4739 Lucky 7 Lane #C Oroville, CA 95965.

This business is conducted by an Individual.

Signed: SHANNON PAIGE Dated: January 9, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000028 Published: February 12,19,26, March 5, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as L.E.A.F. ENGINEERING at 2806 Chico River Rd Chico, CA 95928.

ELIZABETH SANTILLAN 2806 Chico River Rd Chico, CA 95928.

This business is conducted by an Individual.

Signed: ELIZABETH SANTILLAN Dated: February 10, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000173 Pubished: February 19,26, March 5,12, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as ELLE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS at 2513 El Paso Way Chico, CA 95973.

ELLEN K SHEPHERD 2513 El Paso Way Chico, CA 95973.

GENE M. SKALA 2513 El Paso Way Chico, CA 95973.

This business is conducted by A General Partnership.

Signed: ELLEN SHEPHERD Dated: February 2, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000134 Published: February 12,19,26, March 5, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as OM FOODS TM at 76 Northwood Commons Place Chico, CA 95973.

AMANDA BOSSCHART 76 Northwood Commons Place Chico, CA 95973.

This business is conducted by an Individual.

Signed: AMANDA BOSSCHART Dated: January 26, 2015

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as CHICO PAPER COMPANY L.L.C. at 345 Broadway Chico, CA 95928.

CHICO PAPER COMPANY L.L.C. 345 Broadway Chico, CA 95928.

This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company.

Signed: ERIC METCALF, PRESIDENT Dated: February 6, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000150 Published: February 19,26, March 5,12, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME - STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT The following persons have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name CHICO PAPER COMPANY at 345 Broadway Chico, CA 95928.

CHICO PAPER COMPANY INCORPORATED 345 Broadway Chico, CA 95928.

This business was conducted by a Corporation.

Signed: GREG STRONG, VICE PRESIDENT Dated: February 10, 2015 FBN Number: 2010-0001410 Published: February 19,26, March 5,12, 2015

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as N AND W STUDIO CREATIONS at 49 Pinedale Ave Oroville, CA. N AND W STUDIO CREATIONS, LLC 49 Pinedale Ave. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company.

Signed: SETH WATSON, OWNER Dated: January 23, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000088 Published: February 26, March 5,12,19, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as CLEAN-RITE GARDEN SERVICES at 1051 Butte Avenue Oroville, CA 95965.

SANTIAGO CARRILLO 1051 Butte Avenue Oroville, CA 95965.

This business is conducted by an Individual.

Signed: SANTIAGO CARRILLO Dated: February 10, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000176 Published: February 26, March 5,12,19,2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as ONQ AUTO GROUP INC. at 2961 Highway 32 #48 Chico, CA 95973.

ONQ AUTO GROUP INC. 402 W. 6th St. Corona, CA 92882.

This business is conducted by a Corporation.

Signed: MICHAEL CORREA, PRESIDENT Dated: February 20, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000227 Published: February 26, March 5,12,19, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as POLKA DOT MEDIA at 2315 Turntree Ct Durham, CA 95938.

JAMIE LOUISE DANNO 2315 Turntree Ct Durham, CA 95938.

This business is conducted by an Individual.

Signed: JAMIE DANNO Dated: January 26, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000095 Published: February 26, March 5,12,19, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as CHICO TINT at 6369 Cohasset Road Chico, CA 95973.

TIMOTHY LEE SJOSTROM 5470 Cabernet Way Forest Ranch, CA 95942.

This business is conducted by an Individual.

Signed: TIMOTHY SJOSTROM Dated: February 19, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000220 Published: February 26, March 5,12,19, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as TIMBER CREEK APARTMENTS at 1253 West 5th Street Chico, CA 95928.

TIMBER CREEK APARTMENTS LP 6300 S. Syracuse Way #430 Centennial, CO 80111.

This business is conducted by a Limited Partnership.

Signed: JOHN JAFFE, VICE PRESIDENT Dated: January 22, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000078 Published: February 26, March 5,12,19, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as VILLAGE AT THE TIMBERS APARTMENTS at 725 Nord Ave Chico, CA 95926.

JONALS VILLAGE LLP 6300 S. Syracuse Way #430 Centennial, CO 80111 This business is conducted by a Limited Partnership.

Signed: JOHN JAFFE, VICE PRESIDENT Dated: January 22, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000079 Published: February 26, March 5,12,19, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as BLUJADE MOBILE NOTARY SERVICES at 164 Jay Bird Lane Paradise, CA 95969.

MYCHEL ANN JEFFREY 164 Jay Bird Lane Paradise, CA 95969.

This business is conducted by an Individual.

Signed: MYCHEL ANN JEFFREY Dated: February 18, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000206 Published: February 26, March 5,12,19, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as BLOSSOMING BEGINNINGS INFANT AND TODDLER CENTER, LLC at 2330 Bird St Oroville, CA 95965.

BLOSSOMING BEGINNINGS INFANT AND TODDLER CENTER, LLC 2330 Bird St. Oroville, CA 95965.

This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company.

Signed: JEAN MARCHEL, OWNER Dated: February 12, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000188 Published: February 26, March 5,12,18, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATMENT The following persons are doing business as TONY’S LIQUOR at 634 W. Sacramento Ave. Chico, CA 95926.

TONY’S LIQUOR INC 634 W. Sacramento Ave Chico, CA 95926.

This business is conducted by a Corporation.

Signed: AMIR A SUKKAR, PRESIDENT Dated: February 17, 2015 FBN number: 2015-0000198 Published: February 26, March 5,12,19, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as THE ROOST CAFE at 1144 Park Ave Chico, CA 95928.

LINDA MARIE JUANARENA 11135 Lone Pine Ave Chico, CA 95928.

This business is conducted by an Individual.

Signed: LINDA MARIE JUANARENA Dated: January 21, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000076 Published: February 26, March 5,12,19, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as SUBLIME SALON at 1388 Longfellow Ave Suite 1 Chico, CA 95926.

KAREN BENTLEY 762 Portal Dr. Chico, CA 95973.

PAULA PEMBROKE 33 Nicole Ln Chico, CA 95926.

This business is conducted by a General Partnership.

Signed: KAREN BENTLEY Dated: February 9, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000169 Published: February 26, March 5,12,19, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME - STATEMENT OF WITHDRAWAL The following persons have withdrawn as partners from the partnership operating under SUBLIME SALON at 1388 Longfellow Ave Suite 1 Chico, CA 95926.

BECKY DEWART 355 East Lassen Ave #21 Chico, CA 95973.

KIM FREE 359 Weymouth Way Chico, CA 95973.

This business was conducted by a General Partnership.

Signed: KAREN BENTLEY, Owner Dated: February 9, 2015 FBN number: 2014-0000602 Published: February 26, March 5,12,19, 2015

NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE ERNEST M. LOPEZ, aka ERNEST MORAN LOPEZ, ERNEST LOPEZ To all heirs and beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: ERNEST M. LOPEZ, aka ERNEST MORAN LOPEZ, ERNEST LOPEZ A Petition for Probate has been filed by: ERNESTINE MARTIN and HENRY MARTIN in the Superior Court of California, County of Butte.

The Petition for Probate requests that: ERNESTINE MARTIN and HENRY MARTIN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: March 26, 2015 Time: 9:00a.m.

Dept: TBA Address of the court: Superior Court of California County of Butte 655 Oleander Ave Chico, CA 95926.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal repre-­ sentative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or per-­ sonal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and le-­ gal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in

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Probate Code section 1250.

A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: DIRK POTTER Jacobs, Anderson, Potter & Chaplin 20 Independence Circle, Chico, CA 95973.

(530) 342-6144 Case Number: PR41306 Dated: February 9, 2015 Published: February 12,19,26, 2015

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE RUSSELL MARK CHARMLEY aka RUSSELL M. CHARMLEY aka RUSSELL CHARMLEY aka RUSS CHARMLEY To all heirs and beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: RUSSELL MARK CHARMLEY aka RUSSELL M. CHARMLEY aka RUSSELL CHARMLEY aka RUSS CHARMLEY A Petition for Probate has been filed by: DOUG CHARMLEY and KEITH CHARMLEY in the Superior Court of California, County of Butte.

The Petition for Probate requests that: DOUG CHARMLEY and KEITH CHARMLEY be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent.

The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority.

A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: March 5, 2015 Time: 9:00a.m.

Dept: TBA Address of the court: Superior Court of California County of Butte 655 Oleander Ave Chico, CA 95926.

IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney.

IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or contingent creditor of the decedent, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal repre-­ sentative appointed by the court within the later of either (1) four months from the date of first issuance of letters to a general personal representative, as defined in section 58(b) of the California Probate Code, or (2) 60 days from the date of mailing or per-­ sonal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code.

Other California statutes and le-­ gal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may want to consult an attorney knowledgeable in California law.

YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a Request for Special Notice (form DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250.

A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk.

Attorney for Petitioner: JANE E. STANSELL

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901 Bruce Rd, Suite 170 Chico, CA 95928.

(530) 342-4524 Case Number: PR41304 Dated: February 6, 2015 Published: February 12,19,26, 2015

NOTICE OF LIEN SALE NOTICE OF SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY Pursuant to the California business code 21700, in lieu of rents due, the following unit contains: 3.5 workhorse air compressor, baby crib, 10 speed bike, furniture, boxes, computer and monitor, weights, workout machine, children’s toys, changing table.

The unit number and names are: Unit 99: JESSICA DUNN The contents will be sold to the highest bidder on: March 6, 2015 Beginning at 10:00am Sale to be held at: South Chico Mini Storage 426 Southgate Ct Chico, CA 95928.

Published: February 26, March 5, 2015

NOTICE TO CREDITORS SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA BUTTE COUNTY Case Number: PR-41303 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF ELIZABETH TAYLOR LIGHTY In re the ELIZABETH TAYLOR LIGHTY REVOCABLE TRUST, ELIZABETH TAYLOR LIGHTY, DECEDENT. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the creditors and contingent creditors of the above-named decedent, that all persons hav-­ ing claims against the decedent are required to file then with the Superior Court, at 655 Oleander Avenue, Chico, California, and mail or deliver a copy to MARK WILLIAM LIGHTY and PAT MCWILLIAMS as Trustees of the ELIZABETH TAYLOR LIGHTY REVOCABLE TRUST dated September 14, 2007 wherein the decedent was the settlor at JANE E. STANSELL, Attorney at Law, 901 Bruce Road, Suite 170, Chico, CA, 95928, within the later of four months after the date of first publication of this notice to creditors or, if notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, 60 days after the date this notice is mailed or personally delivered to you. For your protection, you are encouraged to file your claim by certified mail, with return receipt requested.

Dated: February 6, 2015 Signed: JANE E. STANSELL, Attorney for Trustees 901 Bruce Road Suite 170 Chico, CA 95928.

Published: February 19,26, March 5, 2015

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner CHRISTY LAGER “CHRISTY HARDEN” Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: KARMA ANN BOLING Proposed name: KARMA ANN LAGER THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: March 25, 2015 Time: 8:30am Dept: TBA The address of the court is: Butte County Superior Court 655 Oleander Ave.

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Chico, CA 95926 Signed: STEPHEN E. BENSON Dated: January 26, 2015 Case Number: 163680 Published: February 5,12,19,26, 2015

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner VICTORIA SORLING Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: RACHELL LYNN JOVICH Proposed name: RACHELL LYNN SORLING THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: March 18, 2015 Time: 8:30am Dept: TBA The address of the court is: Butte County Superior Court 655 Oleander Ave. Chico, CA 95926 Signed: MICHAEL P. CANDELA Dated: February 4, 2015 Case Number: 163748 Published: February 12,19,26, March 5, 2015

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner WENWEI LI Filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: WENWEI LI Proposed name: WADE BRANDON LEE THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted.

Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing.

NOTICE OF HEARING Date: April 1, 2015 Time: 8:30am Dept: TBA The address of the court is: Butte County Superior Court 1775 Concord Ave. Chico, CA 95928.

Signed: MICHAEL P. CANDELA Dated: February 3, 2015 Case Number: 163744 Published: February 19,26, March 5,12, 2015

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LOVE’S REAL ESTATE Apprentice, Again “You got the job, son!” said old Mr. Voss. He had a strong, calloused grip. I was unsure of my job description as I was visiting the Voss home with the intent to list the house for sale.

I had discovered Mr. Voss in his back-yard shop, and was immediately put to work by the man, taking his orders like an apprentice, re-building an old redwood trellis. He called me Rob despite my corrections, and I realized as we worked, that he wasn’t completely tied in mentally with this world. Although physically, at 85 or 90, he was in command, and worked his antique tools like a master carpenter.

“Wipe these tools down, Rob, and let’s go check on the other guys.”

There were no other guys. As I hurried to keep up with his long strides, I said, “Mr. Voss, I’m a Realtor, and I am here because you called my office about selling your house.” I handed him my card. He seemed to take new notice of me and our surroundings. His tall, wiry frame and wide shoulders which he had held erect while we worked now slouched and stooped.

“Yeah, yeah, okay, right…… Sissy says we’re selling and moving. I’ll show you around the place.” A fat orange cat rubbed against Mr. Voss’ legs and accompanied his every step.

The place was in perfect shape, improved by Mr. Voss with well-crafted wood trim and finish.

I was excited at the prospect of listing it.

At one point on our tour, Mr. Voss stood beside me on the strip of grass bordering the busy

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street in front of his house,and proceeded to relieve himself, splattering the roadside curb as well as the tops of our shoes. He maintained a stream of conversation as though we were standing alone in the woods.

I herded Mr. Voss back into the house, where Mrs. Voss sat in her rocker. She regarded us silently and incoherently. I locked the doors.

This was a scary situation. These people were not lucid.

On the kitchen wall, “Sissy” was scrawled in black ink under the phone. I dialed the longdistance number beside the name.

“Hi, I’m a Realtor and I’m here with Mr. and Mrs. Voss. He called me to sell the house, and I’m a little concerned……”

“What?” screamed Sissy. “You’re in my parents’ house? Where’s my niece!?” I told her I saw no niece.

“Listen, Buster,” she said evenly and menacingly, “I don’t know what you’re plotting, but you will never sell my parents’ house. I’m calling the police.”

A week later, someone else’s Real Estate sign stood in the front yard of the vacant Voss home. There was no sign of life except for the fat orange cat on a ledge of the brick chimney.

Sissy was right. I never did sell her parents’ home.

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2/ 1 3/ 2.5 3/ 2.5 4/ 2 4/ 3 4/ 3 4/ 2 4/ 2.5 3/ 2 3/ 2 3/ 2

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Chico Chico Chico Chico Chico Chico Chico Chico Chico Magalia Magalia

$257,000.00 $240,000.00 $219,500.00 $218,000.00 $202,000.00 $185,000.00 $164,000.00 $147,000.00 $132,000.00 $257,000.00 $214,000.00

3/ 2 3/ 2 3/ 2 2/ 1 2/ 2 3/ 2 2/ 1 2/ 1.5 3/ 1 2/ 1.5 3/ 2 February 26, 2015

SQ. FT. 1471 1435 1160 1008 1296 947 1054 1056 1188 1672 1754

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$195,000.00 $187,500.00 $186,000.00 $170,000.00 $111,000.00 $205,000.00 $175,000.00 $144,000.00 $135,000.00 $115,000.00 $176,000.00

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5311 Bennett Rd

Paradise

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2199

6408 Parkwood Way

Paradise

$210,000.00

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Paradise

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Paradise

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Paradise

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1394

6374 Lancaster Dr

Paradise

$154,000.00

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1549 West Dr

Paradise

$110,000.00

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1464

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Paradise

$105,000.00

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1484

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Sat. 1-3

861 Lorinda Ln (X St: Cohasset) 3 Bd / 2 Ba, 1387 Sq.Ft. $289,500 Katherine Ossokine 591-3837

Century 21 Select Paradise

Sat. 11-1 & Sun. 11-1

Sat 11-1

3942 Barbados Court (X St: Spyglass) 4 Bd / 3 Ba, 2,816 Sq. Ft. $649,000 Becky Williams 636-0936

Sat. 2-4

4156 Spyglass Road (X St: Garner Ln) 5 Bd / 3 Ba, 3,110 Sq. Ft. $590,000 Paul Champlin 828-2902

Sat. 12-4

1485 Rim Rock (X St: Skyway/Oak Ridge) 4 Bd / 4 Ba, 3,114 Sq. Ft. $590,000 Patty Davis Rough 864-4329

Sat. 11-1

550 W. Lassen Avenue (X St: Cussick) 4 Bd / 3 Ba, 3,109 Sq. Ft. $574,900 Paul Champlin 828-2902

Sat. 11-1, 2-4 & Sun. 11-1, 2-4 2 Crabapple Court (X St: Glenwood) 4 Bd / 2.5 Ba, 2,795 Sq. Ft. $523,000 Brandi Laffins 321-9562

Sat. 2-4

4712 Songbird (X St: Keefer) 5 Bd / 3 Ba, 3,116 Sq. Ft. $484,000 Chris Martinez 680-4404

Sat. 11-1, 2-4 & Sun. 12-3 1034 Forest Ave (X St: Stansbury) 3 Bd / 2 Ba, 1924 Sq.Ft. $395,000 Alice Zeissler 518-1872 Marc Shapiro 426-2555

1827 Wisteria Ln (X St: Glenwood) 4 Bd / 2 Ba, 1707 Sq.Ft. $373,000 Brandi Laffins 321-9562

Sat. 11-1, 2-4 & Sun. 11-1, 2-4 132 Commonwealth Ct (X St: Patriot) 4 Bd / 2 Ba, 1707 Sq.Ft. $373,000 Ronnie Owen 518-0911

Sat. 11-1, 2-4 & Sun. 11-1, 2-4 1441 Half Dome Wy (X St: Yosemite) 4 Bd / 3 Ba, 2017 Sq.Ft. $346,000 Traci Cooper 520-0227 Keating Murphy 707-363-1872 Amy Bean 805-248-3903

Sat. 11-1, 1-4 & Sun. 1-3 3396 Hegan Lane (X St: Fimple) 4 Bd / 2 Ba, 2,255 Sq. Ft. 330,000 Keating Murphy 707-363-1872 Frank “Speedy” Condon 864-7726

Sun. 12-3

Sat. 11-1

136 W. Eaton Road (X St: Esplanade) 3 Bd / 2.5 Ba, 1,694 Sq. Ft. $295,000 Carolyn Fejes 966-4457 Kim Finlan 518-8453 & Kristin Wilson Ford 519-7600

1376 Humboldt Ave (X St: Bartlett) 2 Bd / 1 Ba, 1040 Sq.Ft. $175,500 Nick Zeissler 520-6968

1041 Downing Ave (X St: E. 1st Ave) 4 Bd / 3 Ba, 1754 Sq.Ft. $289,900 Kimberley Tonge 518-5508 Alice Zeissler 518-1872

1850 Mosure Ln 3/bd 2/ba 1603 SqFt $249,900 Chari Bullock 530-872-6818

Sat. 12-3

1770 Heynen Rd 2/bd 3/ba 1739 SqFt 2.32 Acres $265,000 Chari Bullock 530-872-6818

5312 Treasure Hill Dr (X St: Kanaka Ave) 4 Bd / 4 Ba, 2752 Sq.Ft. $279,000 Marc Shapiro 426-2555

Sat. 11-1, 2-4 & Sun. 2-4

1262 Whitewood Way (X St: Floral Ave) 4 Bd / 2 Ba, 1643 Sq.Ft. $319,500 Sandy Stoner 514-5555

124 Benson Terrace (X St: Yosemite) 2 Bd / 2 Ba, 1,584 Sq. Ft. $248,500 Jenn Stelle 515-6801 Keating Murphy 707-363-1872

Sat. 2-4

Sat. 2-4

8 Rosemary Cir (X St: Verbena) 4 Bd / 2 Ba, 1920 Sq.Ft. $312,999 Kathy Kelly 570-7403

Sat. 12-4

1071 Mildred Ave (X St: E. 1st Ave) 3 Bd / 2 Ba, 1560 Sq. Ft. $239,000 Keating Murphy 707-363-1872

Sat 2-4

Sun 11-1

1755 Drayer 3/bd 2/ba 1708 SqFt $185,000 Chari Bullock 530-872-6818

Sun 2-4

15026 Pinon Rd 2/bd 2/ba 1440 SqFt $104,000 Chari Bullock 530-872-6818

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