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The downside to unearned fortunes a regular watcher of Dateline NBC, I’ve noted in nearly Aan severy featured case, the profiled murder was committed by unscrupulous spouse going after life insurance proceeds—

often exceeding a million dollars. This inspired me to look online for statistics on just how often murder is committed for life insurance money. While such statistics are curiously hard to find, whatever the frequency is, it’s too high. No person should be allowed to gain sudden and extraordinary wealth from another person’s death. Even when life insurance doesn’t inspire murder, such proceeds often foster reckless spending by, predation upon, and ironiby cally, the financial ruin of life insurance Nathan beneficiaries. Esplanade The same is true of suddenly receiving any unearned windfall, such as from The author, a lottery winnings or inheritance. Ideally, Corning resident, such windfalls would be prohibited. Peois a former ple would still be allowed to become real estate broker, wealthy, but only through ingenuity and renovator and hard work. The wielders of such fortunes investor. would accordingly be more likely to appreciate them and be less likely to waste them. They’d also know better how to retain them and make them grow. However, until government, insurers and corporations are limited in their incomes, wealth and power, prohibiting private citizens from receiving unearned 4

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windfalls could be catastrophic. After all, such windfalls—wasted as they often are, do at least offer citizens some power to resist the abuses perpetrated by wealthy governments, insurers and corporations. That is, abuses that are ever-increasingly undermining the liberty, wealth and security of ordinary Americans. Such abuses include ever-expanding taxation and deficit spending necessitated by police and fire unions, the Social Security program, and now, Obamacare. These entities all moonlight as vehicles for private embezzlement of public money. Until such reforms are affected, windfall recipients should be required to get a government-provided investment expert’s approval before spending or investing these monies. This would ensure they invest the money carefully. That is, instead of quickly losing it to financial predators, to their own insensible spending, or to that of friends and relatives. It would also dissuade life insurance beneficiaries from murdering their spouses to receive such proceeds in the first place. Expenditures the government-provided investment expert would allow could include buying and renovating a home or starting a business. The amount an investor was allowed to risk would initially be small but could be increased incrementally as he demonstrated investing proficiency. Ω

didn’t hear about it from the University Police Department or from the university’s Public Affairs & Publications Department. Nope, one of our reporters found out about it from a short blurb in the student newspaper, which distributes a couple thousand copies each week, primarily at the school and in student-centric locales. That assault took place during the penultimate week of the spring semester, near the Student Health Center and Nettleton Stadium (see “Under the radar,” by Ken Smith, page 9). That region is a notorious cut-through for students headed downtown to the bars or parties in the south campus neighborhood and back again to housing near Nord Avenue and other parts of the west side. By not sharing the Students, faculty and staff were warned about the attack via email the day after the information with the victim reported it to authorities, as is universilocal media ... it didn’t ty protocol. (The warning, written by UPD’s get the attention such interim police chief and sent out by Public Affairs, included a description of the attacker.) a violent crime would However, that’s as far as the warning went. ordinarily trigger. And by not sharing the information with the local media and thus the greater community, it didn’t get the attention such a violent crime would ordinarily trigger. That’s a disservice to public safety in general. After all, this area of campus isn’t traveled exclusively by members of the university community. High school kids and other residents use it as a shortcut, too. But, again, it’s unlikely they heard anything about the rape. Neither UPD’s nor Public Affairs’ webpages offer any info on the crime. We’ve been critical of the Chico Police Department and its leadership over the years, but we do appreciate that the city police send out regular press releases to all local media warning residents of violent assaults and other noteworthy crimes. It’s a public-safety service and one that the campus should adopt immediately. Ω

Neighbors have a point This week, the CN&R met with a Chicoan whose backyard has been trans-

formed by the addition of a 24-foot-tall building 10 feet from his fence. We also spoke with a city official who signed off on that building, claiming it didn’t need architectural review because it was a “minor project” (see “The great wall,” by Meredith J. Cooper, page 10). Anyone who visits Greenfield Drive, off The Esplanade in north Chico, likely would agree the project—a secondary building on the Ray Morgan Co. property—is anything but minor. The mere fact that it abuts a residential neighborhood should have been enough to warrant a full review and, therefore, neighbor input. We agree with the city that anyone who buys a house next door to commercial property should understand that property will someday be built up. But it’s not unreasonable to expect that when that day comes the architecture will fit in with the neighborhood. The city blew it on this one and the homeowners in that section of the Amber Grove neighborhood are suffering because of it. Their property value is unquestionably decreased with the construction of that building, and their quality of life—at least for those living in the three houses that back up to it—is altered as well. Imagine sitting in your hot tub, wondering if Ray Morgan employees in the conference room 15 feet away can see you over your fence. Or waking up in the morning, opening the curtains and looking at a concrete wall. We doubt the city will acknowledge its snafu, but we also wouldn’t be surprised if the homeowners take their case to court and win. Ω

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Chief concerns Candidates for city department heads typically remain confidential, but one likely vying for the Chico Police chief post has emerged this week. His name is Steve Gesell, he’s San Luis Obispo’s police chief, and according to news outlets in that region, he was placed on administrative leave in early May and is departing that position at the end of this month. Gesell wouldn’t confirm it with SLO media, but their sources say he’s a finalist for the Chico job. What do we know about him? According to reports in SLO papers and TV news, he grew up in that coastal region, spent a couple decades policing in Scottsdale, Ariz., was hired in 2009 as a commander in Atascadero, and took the chief post at the nearby San Luis Obispo Police Department in 2012. Gesell’s departure just three years later isn’t voluntary; he’s being cut loose, attributable to him and the city manager having “fundamental differences about the appropriate roles and responsibilities of the police chief,” reads a statement from the city. What else do we know? Well, Gesell seems to also have some fundamental differences between what he says versus what he does. To wit: On May 1, his attorney sent a letter to SLO’s City Council, stating adamantly that Gesell wanted to remain that city’s chief of police. That’s interesting considering the application date for the Chico post was open only until the end of February. His lawyer subsequently negotiated a six-figure severance package. The situation reminds me of someone else who couldn’t keep his story straight: Chico short-timer Brian Nakamura. After news broke that he’d interviewed for the position of Chico city manager back in 2012, Nakamura repeatedly told Hemet officials and its local newspaper that he was committed to that city. Weeks later he bailed on Hemet. And as we all know, he bailed on Chico in less than two years. But back to Gesell. The guy is no stranger to controversy. He was criticized earlier this year following an investigative report in SLO’s daily paper, The Tribune, that revealed his exorbitant spending (nearly $8,000) on professional development—more than twice as much as that spent by any of his law enforcement colleagues in SLO County. The report prompted changes in the city’s travel policy. Additionally, Gesell was branded a loose cannon after writing an op-ed defending Ferguson, Mo., police officer Darren Wilson in the death of unarmed 18-year-old Michael Brown. Conversely, he has been praised by at least one SLO City Council member for doing an “outstanding job, especially dealing with transients downtown and putting more bicycle patrols downtown.” Transients? Downtown? This guy sounds like a shoo-in for Chico’s chief. In all seriousness, it’s going to be interesting following this. One of my main concerns with Gesell is that he’s a career cop who is almost 50, which means he’s nearing that formula where he can retire at 90 percent of his highest salary for the rest of his life. Chico’s last two chiefs cut out at that magic number. What would stop this guy from doing the same?

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Missing Joe Re “Final farewell” (Newslines, by Tom Gascoyne, May 21): Like so many in Chico, I was saddened to hear of Joe Person passing away. I first met Joe and Pearl in the 1970s and always admired and appreciated their involvement in our community. Joe was a man of compassion and commitment to civil rights. He was a living example of kindness and empathy and we are all blessed to have known him. Every time I drive down Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, I will think of Joe. Thank you, Chico News & Review, for publishing the “Final farewell” article on Joe. Chico will miss him.

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In defense of militarization Re “Obama gets it” (Editorial, May 21): When has a local police force used an armed aircraft or a machine gun? So the local law enforcement has rifles, and night vision goggles. You’re suggesting, like the mayor of Baltimore, that rioters should be left alone to destroy. There is a big difference between protesters and violent people rioting. As far as this order goes, law enforcement can still buy these items if they wanted to. Law enforcement should have the weapons to respond to any attack. It is better to have them and not need them than to need them and not have them. The liberal mind sees law simply staying home until a town is destroyed, people are killed and, like in Baltimore, 200 businesses were destroyed. Police use only tear gas and night sticks. The LETTERS continued on page 6

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Commentary response Re “Choosing nonaction” (Guest comment, by Patrick Newman, May 21): I found Patrick Newman’s solution to the world’s woes a little silly. I suppose we should all stop having children (as he proposes), sell all of our belongings, and go live under a bridge. Maybe all the homeless people in Chico are leading by example. ROBERT SOCKEY Chico

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Re “Bros continued …” (Guest comment, by Sherri Quammen, May 21): Sherri Quammen says the point of my letter about “bros” was that young men are responding to a value system allowing bad behavior when they don’t get “what they think they deserve.” Interesting, but not what I wrote. What I wrote was that college bros (and women—a sentence was removed during editing) are exhibiting behaviors acquired in a morally bankrupt society. Not that young men act badly when they don’t get what they “deserve,” but that our entire way of life is characterized by “bad behavior”— most notably gluttonous consumption made possible by the ruthless exploitation of people, animals and ecosystems. Male-specific or “gangsta asshole” behaviors are a subset of a multitude of generalized behaviors: i.e., 95 percent of us continue to buy pig tissue produced in milelong torture chambers where animals are systematically driven insane. Isn’t that “gangsta asshole” behavior of the first order? Amazingly, consumerism is accelerating in the face of environmental collapse; this is nothing other than society-wide “gangsta asshole” lunacy. How could young men have any deep reverence for female human life—or young women any reverence for male life—when they are socialized in a culture that supports industrial-scale torture and the elimination of life on Earth?

This July marks the 15th anniversary of Medicare, one of the most important progressive reforms in our nation’s history. Prior to Medicare, roughly 50 percent of Americans over the age of 65 lacked health insurance. Today, virtually all older Americans are insured by this program. Prior to Medicare, about one-third of older Americans fell below the poverty line. Today, that figure is less than 10 percent. Today, Medicare is under attack by reactionaries in Washington and around the country who would like to partially or totally privatize it, ignoring the fact that private health insurance is—across the board—more expensive and less efficient than Medicare. Medicare is not perfect, but it needs to be expanded and improved, not undermined. Our ultimate goal should be a system of expanded and improved Medicare, covering all Americans through a publicly financed and democratically administered program of universal health insurance. In this 50th anniversary year, we need to send a clear message to our senators and congressional representatives demanding that Medicare be preserved, improved and expanded, not undermined. And vowing that we, their constituents, will hold them accountable for their actions.

PATRICK NEWMAN Chico

It’s about choice Re “Delivery dilemma” (Cover story, by Evan Tuchinsky, May 14): This story touches on a very important aspect of the health care debate: choice. A pregnant woman deserves to be well-informed and cared for. The decision to birth at home can be the right choice for some women and hospital medical professionals need to work together; not against the women, families and midwives who plan to birth at home. KATHY BRAZIL Oroville

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Correction Last week’s Newsline story about the death of Joe Person (see “Final farewell,” by Tom Gascoyne, May 21) mistakenly reported that Person’s son Johnny was the lone black officer in the Chico Police Department. In fact, Johnny Person retired last year, leaving detective Brian Miller as the only black officer currently on the force. Apologies for the error, which has been corrected online. –ed. More letters online: We have too many letters for this space. Please go to www.newsreview.com/chico for additional readers’ comments on past CN&R articles.

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HEROIN AND HIGH VOLUME

On May 21, Seth Michael Bertolini, 44, of Chico, was sentenced to six years and five months in federal prison for drug trafficking and being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to a press release from the office of U.S. Attorney Benjamin Wagner, Bertolini was pulled over by Chico police last June “for driving with his car’s radio system playing loudly.” Bertolini emerged from his vehicle “animated and agitated” and then ran away. He was caught in possession of heroin and a .32-caliber revolver. A search of his home turned up more heroin, trafficking paraphernalia and a semi-automatic pistol.

CHARGED OVER CHILD PORN

Nathan Alexander Drury, 36, of Chico, was indicted May 21 on nine federal charges of production of child pornography and one count of possession of child pornography, according U.S. Attorney Benjamin Wagner. According to court documents, from January 2013 to December 2014, Drury allegedly “filmed and photographed sexually explicit images of a prepubescent child. Drury also possessed additional images of children engaged in sexually explicit conduct.” Drury was arrested March 23 after an investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations, the FBI and the Chico Police Department. Each count of child porn production carries a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison; the possession charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years and each charge also carries a fine of up to $250,000.

FACEBOOK FELON SENTENCED

On Friday (May 22), Jordan James Kirby , 23, of Paradise, was sentenced to 29 years in prison for production of child pornography and enticement of a minor. According to a press release, between 2011 and 2013 Kirby (pictured) used various Facebook identities, posing as an agent for a modeling agency offering “thousands of dollars to girls for photographs of themselves in their underwear, bikinis, or various stages of undress.” Once he received the photos he would use them to elicit sex acts from the victims, who were between the ages of 10 and 15. On March 6, Kirby pleaded guilty to two counts of enticement of a minor, three counts of attempted production of child pornography, and one count of attempted enticement of a minor. The case was investigated by the FBI, the Paradise Police Department and the Butte County District Attorney’s Office. “I appreciate the collaborative work with both the local and federal agencies that resulted in taking a predator off of the streets for the next 29 years,” Butte County D.A. Mike Ramsey said in a joint-agency press release. 8

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Disc-ology As city’s agreement for disc golf course nears end of term, local environmentalist questions upkeep nature of the game of disc golf is that playTnotheersalong go where their discs land, and that’s often the beaten path. A wayward disc

undoubtedly will be found somewhere deep in thorny underbrush or tall grass, unless it’s disappeared over the story and photo by edge of that damn cliff again. Howard Woody Elliott acknowledged Hardee as much during a recent tour of howardh@ Peregrine Point disc golf course newsreview.com in Upper Park. White-haired and sprightly, Elliott is a retired biologist and land manager for California State Parks, and a member of Friends of Bidwell Park. He’s monitored the environmental damage caused by disc golfers at the course since it officially opened in 2011, but doesn’t hold it against the players. He knows that searching for discs can take them off the fairway, as it were. Elliott offered another analogy to traditional golf with clubs and carts. “You can’t keep your feet on the golf cart path, right? It just ain’t going to work—people are going to leave the trail,” he said. The most visible damage occurs when discs slice into the blue oak trees that stud the course, knocking off leaves and branches and leaving slight indentations in trunks. But damage to the trees is likely negligible, Elliott says. “I have a hard time thinking these little bruises are going to have a significant adverse effect,” he said, running his hands over oak bark. “Maybe over time.” He’s more concerned with erosion around baskets and concrete tee pads, where there’s heavy foot traffic. He’d like to see wood chips laid down to prevent erosion in some areas and

seeded rice straw spread in others so grass can regrow. Such environmental mitigation measures were part of the operation agreement between the nonprofit organization Outside Recreation Advocacy Inc., aka Chico Outsiders, and the city of Chico, but the disc golf group hasn’t delivered on those promises, Elliott contends. The initial term for the agreement, entered in 2010, was five years, terminating on June 17. While the contract is set to automatically extend for two additional five-year periods, the agreement notes that “permission is not exclusive to the operator.” In other words, the lease on Peregrine Point is up soon, and the city can choose not to renew its agreement with Chico Outsiders. “You’ve got to live up to your agreement, guys,” Elliott said. “If it’s not working, let’s make it work.” For the uninitiated, disc golf is a simple

game based on traditional golf, only played with flying discs. Players start at a designated tee pad and try to sink their disc into a series of chain-rimmed baskets, or pins. The vast majority of players are young men drawn to the sport for the same reasons they ride mountain bikes or go fishing and hunting—to get out into wild spaces and compete against their friends. Peregrine Point, which sits about 4 miles east of Chico off Highway 32, is a major draw. And for good reason—the

view of Big Chico Creek Canyon is sweeping and spectacular, like a painting you could reach out and touch. And the course itself is challenging, leaving many disc golfers foraging around in underbrush looking for discs. And that’s the problem. Preservationists contend that the hard plastic discs cause too much damage to the trees and shrubs in an environmentally sensitive area, and players chasing their discs compact undergrowth and further harm vegetation. It’s an argument as old as the course, which started in the late 1980s as a bootlegged operation on what was then U.S. Bureau of Land Management property unofficially dubbed The Bushwacker, according to CN&R archives. The city acquired the land in 1994 and added it to Bidwell Park, and in 1999 the city set about designing an official course, with the City Council appropriating $200,000 for the cause. The city then conducted an environmental impact report, concluding that Upper Park wasn’t being significantly harmed by disc golfers. But then the city received a letter from an attorney hired by a member of Friends of Bidwell Park, which declared the study “procedurally and factually defective.” The city subsequently directed $150,000 of the money for the course to the Bidwell Park Master Management Plan—a move that angered disc golfers. In 2008, the City Council voted to have the course removed, but disc golfers and their supporters launched a

referendum and gathered 8,000 signatures—only to have the city attorney rule that the effort didn’t meet legal standards. However, then-Mayor Andy Holcombe said the people had spoken and called for a compromise in which the course would remain, under certain conditions—namely, annual studies to determine the course’s environmental impact. In order to pay for the studies and oversee mitigation, Chico Outsiders was established. In 2010, the city entered an operating

agreement with Chico Outsiders, a volunteer organization, to construct and maintain the disc golf course in compliance with the Bidwell Park Master Management Plan. The agreement includes mandatory mitigation measures to protect plants such as the Butte County checkerbloom and Bidwell’s knotweed as well as tree-nesting raptors, cliffnesting peregrine falcons, vernal pools, oak trees and wildflowers. (Elliott says many of these obligations have been well met by fencing off certain areas and posting warning signs in others.) Club President Adam Filippone— who did not return CN&R’s messages as of press time—spoke of erosion and vegetation damage during a Bidwell Park and Playground Commission meeting last July, according to meeting minutes posted online. He suggested devoting volunteer hours to covering worn areas with seeded straw to address erosion, making more strategic use of discdeflecting posts in front of trees, and adjusting the placement of baskets to decrease concentration of foot traffic. Now, nearly a year later, straw hasn’t been laid, erosion is clearly evident—the concrete tee platforms, once at groundlevel, are now several inches above the dirt—and many of the protective posts are missing or have cracked or split in half due to heat and haven’t been replaced. The matter will come to a head at the Bidwell Park and Playground Commission meeting on June 29, when Dan Efseaff, the city of Chico’s park and natural resource manager, will present findings from the 2014 monitoring report for the course. From Elliott’s perspective, he’d just like someone to deliver on the promises to protect the environment at Peregrine Point. “When your mitigation measures don’t work, you use other ones,” he said. “You adapt your strategies. All they’ve done to adapt their strategies is moving baskets, or saying they’d place tree deflectors in some different spots, [and] be more strategic about it. Well, they said that, but they haven’t done diddly.” Ω

Under the radar Late-semester rape on campus dodges headlines uring this year’s late-semester whirlwind Dsummer at Chico State, as students prepared for vacation or graduation, a vicious

on-campus sex crime went underreported. On Sunday, May 3, between 2:10 and 2:25 a.m., a female student was sexually assaulted near the stop sign where College Drive meets the parking lot of Nettleton Stadium, just a few hundred feet from the Student Health Center, according to a campuswide email alert dispatched to university faculty, staff and students May 8. “The assault consisted of a forcible act of sexual penetration,” the email reads. The woman reported the crime May 7 and was able to give a description of her attacker, whom she said she did not recognize: a 6-foot-3-inch-tall white or Hispanic man in his early- to mid-20s with a muscular build and short brown hair. The email reports that the suspect ran south, toward the health building, after assaulting the woman. The case is particularly troubling because “stranger rape” is much rarer than “acquaintance rape.” More than 80 percent of sexual assaults are committed by someone known to the victim, according to handouts printed by Chico State University Police and available through the school’s website. As of Tuesday (May 26), campus police had made no arrests and have no leads or further details regarding the still-open investigation, said Joe Wills, the school’s director of public affairs. The only media source to report the crime was the university’s student newspaper, The Orion, whose coverage consisted of a 100word brief published May 10 online and in

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A family pays homage to fallen soldiers during a Memorial Day ceremony May 25 at the Chico Cemetery on Mangrove Avenue. A large group gathered to watch the ceremonial laying of wreaths by veterans and members of a local Boy Scouts troop and listened to music by the Chico Community Band. There was also a ceremony held at Glen Oaks Memorial Park off the Midway. PHOTO BRITTANY WATERSTRADT

the semester’s last print issue, published May 13. There is no information about the crime available on university or campus police websites, and no press release was issued to local media. “What we do is put out a message to faculty, staff and students, and that’s generally our protocol in a case with a victim [who’s] a student,” Wills said. Yvonne Loomis, a sexual assault counselor at Chico’s Rape Crisis Center, said she sees some fault in that protocol, and is “disappointed” that the crime wasn’t more widely reported. “There should be a press release including as much of a description as the victim can give,” Loomis said. “If that description had been released to the public, it could help people stay safe and possibly lead to his capture, as it did with [Lonnie Keith].” Keith was sentenced to 29 years in prison last September for three rapes in the campus

SIFT|ER Growing economy Chico State’s Agribusiness Institute recently released a report on the economic contributions of agriculture to the 13 counties in northeastern California in 2013, the second installment in a three-year study. The study found that the ag industry is directly or indirectly responsible for an estimated 60,157 jobs in the region (16.3 percent of total employment and 20 percent of private-sector employment). The total value of this labor is $2.9 million (17 percent of all labor in the region), and the total value added to the regional economy by ag equals $4.8 billion, or 16.9 percent. Statewide, agriculture accounted for $144 billion in total added value—roughly 6.8 percent of the state’s total—indicating ag has a much greater impact in the North State than elsewhere.

area, but is suspected in a dozen assaults that occurred between August 2011 and his arrest in January 2013. “No college wants to have the reputation that their school is unsafe, but these crimes need to be made known and have a light shined on them, because the danger is out there,” she said. “It’s not just at Chico State but at every college campus, and across the street, and down the block and everywhere else.” Loomis cited statistics indicating that 1 in 4 female college students have experienced sexual assault, and one-third of all women will experience it at some point in their lives. She noted men can also be victims. As for changing the current protocol, Wills said it’s “a discussion that could be had with the university police chief, or with the new chief.” Former Chico Police Chief Bruce Hagerty has served as interim chief of the University Police since May 5, following Robyn Hearne’s December retirement. “We definitely want to catch this guy,” Wills said. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal law that requires colleges and universities to disclose information annually about criminal activity on and near campus. In 2011 and 2012, Chico State reported five forcible sex offenses (which can include rape, sodomy, sexual assault with an object and fondling). There were eight incidents reported in 2013, as well as one nonforcible sexual assault (which can include incest or statutory rape). Statistics for 2014 will be available by October. Wills said Chico State takes sex crimes very seriously, and all incoming students will be required to participate in online training on sexual assault prevention called “Not Anymore” beginning this fall. —KEN SMITH kens@newsreview.com

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n a sunny afternoon last week, Pat Hurton O walked out his back door into his wellmanicured yard and looked up at a behemoth, a 24-foot-high wall that sits 10 feet behind his fence. That wall—actually the backside of a new warehouse/conference room building for the Ray Morgan Co.—wasn’t there six months ago, and it surely wasn’t there when Hurton and his wife bought their home in 2013. “We’ve put quite a bit of money into this house,” said Hurton, 72, pointing to new countertops in the kitchen. “This is meant to be our last house.” Now, not only does the Ray Morgan expansion block out the morning sun and replace an otherwise pleasant enough view with an arguable eyesore, Hurton is convinced it will have a negative impact on his property value, which three independent real estate agents have confirmed. He contacted the owners of Ray Morgan, whom he said seem willing to work with the neighbors, and the city. That’s when he really got upset. “The city botched this,” Hurton said. “What they overlooked was the impact this would have on us and the neighborhood.” The building, at approximately 200 feet wide, spans three backyards, including the Hurtons’, in the Amber Grove neighborhood, and is visible from the homes across the street as well. What’s more, he said, the neighbors were never alerted to the impending construction, which would have given them a chance to voice their objections. The gist of what happened, according to Mike Sawley, the city planner assigned to the project, is this: The Ray Morgan Co. owns the land at 3131 Esplanade, where its main building sits facing the street. Because the new construction was on land the company already owned, the project was considered “minor,” eliminating the need for architectural review. “We looked at the building and made sure it was architecturally compatible with the main building in front and that it met height limits and setback requirements,” Sawley said by phone. “I made sure that … there was no lighting on the back of it that would illuminate people’s backyards.” Indeed, the city’s code regarding site design and architectural review does qualify “new construction on existing, partially developed parcels” as minor projects that can be approved administratively. “Minor projects are those which because of their limited size and scope have minor aesthetic implications,” the code reads. The purpose of the code, however, among other things, is to “enhance the desirability of living conditions upon the immediate site or in adjacent

areas.” Regarding minor projects, it goes on to explain: “If the Director determines that an otherwise minor project may have greater aesthetic implications, the director may refer the project to the [Architectural Review and Historic Preservation Board] or [Planning] Commission.” In Hurton’s opinion, the fact that a 24-foot-tall building was being proposed just 10 feet away from one-story residences should have been enough to trigger that extra review step. “That’s a minor project? You’ve got to be joking me,” he said. The neighborhood was never notified of the construction because it never went before a review board or commission, Sawley explained. Sawley said he’d been to the site, and when asked his thoughts on whether the building was compatible with the neighborhood, he said, “It’s part of the commercial corridor along The Esplanade. Anybody who lives next to a commercially zoned area is subject to seeing commercial buildings in that space.” That’s been the general response Hurton’s gotten from the city, too. “But look at the commercial buildings at the other entrances to Amber Grove—those buildings … fit in with the neighborhood. So we assumed if they were going to build [next door], that they’d build something that was compatible with the neighborhood.” Hurton drafted a complaint against the city that he planned to have signed by himself and four other neighbors and submit this week. The city will have 45 days to respond, after which, if it’s denied, Hurton and his neighbors can consider suing for damages. —MEREDITH J. COOPER meredithc@newsreview.com

The backside of the new Ray Morgan Co. building as seen from Pat Hurton’s backyard. PHOTO BY MEREDITH J. COOPER

Spreading their wings Eagles organization raises money for local causes

he motto of the Fraternal Order of Eagles (F.O.E.), “People Helping People,” is evident in the work and fundraising done by the Chico lodge (or as it is more accurately known, “aerie,” the name of an eagle’s nest). It’s also clear in the way members pitch in to help each other when they’re in need. “We’re all brothers and sisters here,” said Jon Cox, Chico F.O.E. president, at a fundraising dinner to support the memorial services of two recently passed members. “We’re all equals, and we all try to help each other out as much as possible. “When you become an Eagle or an auxiliary member, we have a general fund that we use to help you and your loved ones do what you want for your last day here. You’re extremely important and nobody here is better than anybody else.” Cox, a local contractor and father of six, is assisted in his duties at Aerie 218 by his eldest son, Dylyn Braun, who acts as a conductor at meetings and initiations, carrying a Bible, a flag and an eagle icon. “New members are always welcome,” said Cox, provided they are of “good moral character” and believe in the existence of a supreme being of some sort. The organization traces its roots to the Order of Good Things, a group of theater owners that formed in 1898 in Seattle. Over time, the group adopted the bald eagle as its symbol and changed its name. Since then, aeries have spread across the United States and Canada. F.O.E. was the first organization to support both workers’ compensation and pension laws. Six U.S. presidents have been members. Today, more than a million F.O.E. members maintain thousands of aeries nationwide. On a national level, the F.O.E. generates an estimated $100 million in charitable contributions each year for causes ranging from cancer research to scholarships for underprivileged students.

Locally, the money generated during fundraising events goes to various causes, including schools, the Salvation Army, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, as well as research into illnesses such as kidney disease, breast cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. All told, Chico’s Eagles organization helps support 10 local charities. In addition to the Eagles’ regular contributions to community causes, the Women’s Auxiliary provides four $500 scholarships to local high school students. “We try hard to keep all of our money right here in the area,” explained Pat Fletcher, a former F.O.E. Women’s Auxiliary president. Much of the Eagles’ social interaction takes place in the private bar and social club attached to the F.O.E. building located at 20th and Mulberry streets, where members can meet and share a drink or play a game of pool or shuffleboard. “Some of our best ideas come from in there,” said Cox, before going into the bar to retrieve his wallet, which he had left out in the open by his seat, an act of trust in his fellow Eagles. The Eagles count on donations and fundraisers to be able to help others the community. These fundraisers often take the form of a game like Bingo or cribbage. Recently, the auxiliary began hosting “Bunco days,” featuring the popular dice game. “We have found that [bunco] is the most successful, fun fundraiser,” said Cheri Moniz, current auxiliary president. “It only takes an afternoon, and people really enjoy it.” Fletcher estimates that each bunco game has raised about $1,000. Along with the games is a raffle, where most donations are generated. The auxiliary also recently put on its annual fashion show fundraiser to support scholarships for local high school students. The events are open to the public.

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Gquips, that classic hippie bumper sticker that “Acid rain: Too bad it’s not as much lobal warming may give a minor twist to

fun as it sounds.” Turns out a warming climate could boost the medicinal and psychoactive properties of plants—including cannabis. But that’s not all: Climate change also will open up higher elevations to growing weed clandestinely on public lands, a practice that’s putting increased strain on fragile ecosystems. Some say relaxed marijuana laws exacerbate the problem by bringing in more growers; others argue increased regulation and oversight will eventually lead to more responsible growing practices. One prominent researcher who specializes in weed migration patterns in the face of climate change says marijuana grown outdoors likely will become stronger and require less water to thrive. “If you go back to the times plants evolved on land, the average CO2 levels were 1,000 parts per million; today it’s about 400,” said Lewis Ziska, a plant physiologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service. About 4 percent of plant species have adapted to lower CO2 levels, most of them subtropical grasses such as sorghum, corn and millet. However, most plants—including marijuana—still feel deprived of the optimal CO2 levels they were born into. 12

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Ziska’s research suggests plants feeling deprived will benefit from rising CO2 levels because they haven’t yet adapted to the lower levels. His own and other scientists’ work indicates the medicinal qualities of these plants may be bolstered by global warming. Retired USDA ethno-botanist James Duke says that when plants are stressed, due to circumstances such as the conditions brought on by drought, they tend to exhibit more of their medicinal properties. Duke has seen this in his “Green Farmacy Garden” in Fulton, Md., home to more than 300 native and nonnative species of medicinal plants that have been utilized traditionally and/or researched for use in modern medicine. “Something we learned in the garden … is that the more stress a plant gets—heat or cold or disease or just plain beating it—the more medicinal and less edible it becomes,” Duke said. Marijuana doesn’t produce psychotropic compounds such as THC just so people can smoke it, Ziska explains. It’s a pest repellant. “Plants aren’t mobile—they can’t get up and move around—so they have to produce these chemicals to fight off pests and disease.” The marijuana market is getting crowded.

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without regard for environmental rules in a bid to get rich quick. As California enters its fourth year of drought, that intensified production is taking its toll on an already taxed water supply. A 2014 California Department of Fish and Wildlife study of one of four watersheds within the state’s so-called Emerald Triangle (prime marijuana-growing counties of Mendocino, Humboldt and Trinity) estimated growers used nearly 63,000 gallons of water a day to irrigate 10,500 outdoor marijuana plants. That’s 9.5 million gallons per growing season out of one watershed. Depending on the creek monitored, that level of use amounts to between 21 percent and 29 percent of minimum stream flow, the amount of water necessary to preserve stream values including fish and wildlife habitat, aquatic life, water quality and aesthetic beauty. One biologist who has been a thorn in the side of Northern California’s guerrilla pot farmers has been keeping an eye both on the political climate and the environment. Along with colleagues at UC Davis, and the Integral Ecology Research Center, a nonprofit he helped launch to protect sensitive flora, fauna and ecosystems, Mourad Gabriel has been assessing pot farming’s toll on the environment. The journey began when he traced declining populations of the fisher—a small carnivorous mammal and member of the weasel family—to rat poisoning placed by growers to protect crops. “The fisher was an environmental

indicator that we had a problem,” Gabriel said. “I draw the analogy of a festering wound where you just see the precipice and you scratch it and notice it’s much larger and is actually this neoplastic cancerous growth that’s going through our ecosystem.” Guerilla pot farmers—those growing on public lands as opposed to their own property—divert huge amounts of water, break trails and set up camps in fragile forest ecosystems, and they use large amounts of over-the-counter and even banned pesticides, Gabriel said. Climate change has real potential to make the situation worse, he said. Common practice, Gabriel said, is to tap into cold stream headwaters with half-inch and quarter-inch irrigation line, typically running up to 6 miles of pipe over a 2-mile area to water scattered patches strategically placed to confound law enforcement officials. He shares other local biologists’ concerns that a warming climate will increase the geographic area hospitable to growing marijuana and therefore the ubiquity of guerrilla grows. Pesticides are a big part of that threat. Bill—who grows on his own land—said he looks forward to the day when farmers who grow organically will be rewarded for their stewardship. “Why would you pump a medicinal plant with carcinogenic petroleum products?” he asked. □

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Put another dime in In the late 1960s and early ’70s, it cost a nickel to play your favorite hit song on a 45 rpm jukebox— machines that were ubiquitous in pizza parlors, diners and bars around the United States. These fascinating and complex vinylplaying machines were inevitably cast aside when music formats and the jukeboxes that played them evolved into CD and, now, digital formats. Bruce Gerard, who used to run a repair shop out of Chico but is now based in Redding, repairs these older vinyl-playing jukeboxes, as well as pinball machines and amplifiers. Contact him at 227-1005 or bruce.gerard@ att.net

How did you get into jukebox repair? In 1987, I bought an old Rock-Ola jukebox that played 78 RPM records. It didn’t work, so I had to figure out how to repair it. I had been messing around with electronic and mechanical stuff since I was a boy, and the jukebox really intrigued me. Within a few days of tinkering on it, I had the machine working. I started getting calls from people looking for a jukebox repairman, and the work just kept coming in.

How long have jukeboxes been around? In 1888, a Chicago businessman fitted a penny slot onto a wind-up phonograph. This was considered to be a novelty

and not a revenue maker. But when Prohibition ended in the 1930s, jukeboxes became commonplace in bars, taverns and restaurants. The things were everywhere, and became a serious cash cow for the machine operators.

to store and play their 45 rpm records. Other people just like how the things look. Still other people collect them like some people collect classic cars. Most people would agree that having a jukebox is pretty cool.

Which company made the most reliable—or just cooler than the others—jukebox?

What might it cost to bring a bring a broken jukebox back to life?

The major manufacturers—Seeburg, AMI, Rockola and Wurlitzer—all built good machines. Some models were better than others, but all vintage jukes have appeal. Most people prefer vintage jukeboxes with a glass-covered mechanism that you can watch. Machines from the 1950s and ’60s are usually very reliable, with one caveat—these things have hundreds of intricate mechanical parts arranged in a Rube Goldberg kind of way. They need regular servicing for all the parts to work smoothly.

Why own a jukebox when you can have unlimited songs in the Digital Age? Nostalgia and novelty, I guess. Some people keep a jukebox as a convenient way

Like anything, it all depends on condition. Repairs can range from $50 for a quick adjustment, to several thousand dollars for a full restoration of a vintage machine. Values of a working jukebox can range from a few hundred dollars to over $10,000.

How far do you travel from Redding to do repairs? The communities I do the most work in are Redding, Red Bluff, Chico, Paradise and Oroville. I have one customer in San Francisco who owns 25 jukeboxes. He likes the quality of my work, and is willing to wait for the times that I can come down. —TOM BLODGeT

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Last weekend I found myself approaching an important milestone: buying my first pair of hiking shoes. “Outdoorsy” is not an adjective that anyone would use to describe me, but like all great husbands, mine is pushing me outside my comfort zone and our summer vacation this year will include a road trip to Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks. Since most of my footwear involves high heels and wedges, we headed out to shop for some more practical shoes for the occasion. I ended up with a pair of sturdy Salomons from Chico Sports LTD—which I found out also is celebrating a milestone this month, the store’s 30th anniversary. Owner Matt Smith, an outgoing and affable man, was actually in the store while I was there and helped pick out my shoes. Smith came to Chico three decades ago to open the store, which he described as a “little hole in the wall.” Chico Sports LTD has outgrown its retail space several times—making its way from a small space downtown next to where Peet’s Coffee & Tea currently is, to the old Oser’s Building (now the Grand View Building) to its current home in the spacious Safeway shopping center on Mangrove Avenue that now has more than 20 employees. The store’s wide selection of products is impressive, meeting both the needs of outdoor enthusiasts and outdoor “tolerators” like myself. Plus, the staff is so friendly. As a side note, a few weeks back, I saw a Facebook post from Sports LTD that let Mangrove shopping center visitors know that there have been numerous bike thefts from racks in the area. Sports LTD encouraged cyclists to chain their bikes inside the store on an indoor rack, even if they’re shopping at Safeway or another nearby store. What a neat way for the business to step up and meet a simple, yet practical community concern. Congrats to Sports LTD and here’s looking to another 30 years of success. A few updates. The day that my last column about Jake Wade’s Well Made Kickstarter campaign was published, the campaign was canceled, even though it had reached 65 percent of its funding goal, with plenty of time left to secure the rest. Jake Wade has been unreachable, though I was able to get in touch with Marc Nemanic, executive director for 3CORE, who originally made me aware of Wade and his Fastback Jacket project. Nemanic said he hasn’t heard any specific reason as to why the campaign, and Wade’s business venture, was abandoned, but he did say Wade has left the area. With the way Kickstarter campaigns work, backers only have to pay if the goal is met, so no one is on the hook to fulfill their pledge. Speaking of a loss of local business, Lyon Books officially closed its doors on Saturday (May 23). Co-owner Heather Lyon announced in April that she was closing up shop after 12 years of serving Chico. This leaves a hole in the downtown landscape, but I’ll keep my eyes on that prime location in the weeks and months to come.

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Butte County ranks No. 1 in California for rates of adult asthma and is above state averages for diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and serious mental distress.

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Two students in Michael Peck’s ROP video production class at Pleasant Valley High School—Jake Frank and Sarah Gray—recently took second place in the statewide student video contest, Directing Change, for their one-minute-long public service announcement, “What Defines Us” (still from video pictured). The competition, sponsored by Each Mind Matters: California’s Mental Health Movement and the state Mental Health Services Authority, is part of broader efforts to prevent suicide and reduce stigma and discrimination related to mental illness. Frank and Gray’s video focuses on how mental illness should never be considered a person’s defining characteristic. As one of the video’s subjects says: “My friends do not see me for my disorder, because it’s not who I am—it does not define me.” The students were honored during a red carpet event at the Crest Theatre in Sacramento on May 19. See the video at tinyurl.com/pvwhat definesus. Send your health-related news tips to Howard Hardee at howardh@newsreview.com.

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California who find themselves in health care limbo. During a recent phone interview, Lundberg told the story of a local woman with diabetes who earned too much to qualify for health insurance through Medi-Cal, so she had to pay medical bills out of pocket. The woman—whose identity he kept confidential—began developing eye problems, but could not afford to manage her diabetes properly. Eventually she went blind, and only then did she qualify for public coverage through disability. “That’s not what we want in society,” Lundberg said, “to have people qualify for insurance once they become disabled from a disease we could have taken care of early on.” Similar stories of postponed and prohibitive treatment are common in California, according to a statewide study of chronic conditions released last month by the California HealthCare Foundation (CHF). The study, conducted in 2011 and 2012 by UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, connected economic factors, including the extent of health coverage, to the reality that “many Californians with chronic conditions are delaying needed care because of cost.” Dr. Ying-Ying Meng, a senior

research scientist at UCLA who worked on the study, said the delays in care surprised her. As co-director of the center’s Chronic Disease Program, they also concern her. “Surely [these patients] need more care, continued care, so it’s important that they have good coverage,” Meng said. “But they still face access barriers.” Lundberg, while not surprised about the delays, concurs with Meng’s conclusion. “Part of our job in the health care profession is to try to make a case to our patients that it’s important to get check-ups for these conditions and not wait until there’s a symptom associated with the condition,” he said. “We need to do a better job of getting access to care and getting people in, to help them not delay care.” No matter how you parse it, the CHF report (titled “Californians with the Top Chronic Conditions: 11 Million and Counting”) offers a stark diagnosis. The situation is particularly acute in rural counties such as Butte, which not only

tops the rankings for prevalence of adult asthma but also rates above state averages for diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and serious mental distress. “That’s not the kind of notoriety that I want for the place I like to live,” said Lundberg. Chronic conditions are defined as long-lasting, incurable ailments that can be managed medically. As the CHF explains in introducing the study, these conditions represent “the leading cause of death and disability in the U.S., and the biggest contributor to health care costs. But there is wide variation in their incidence, with major differences depending on age, income, race and ethnicity, and insurance status.” Researchers also found variations based on geographic location. In Northern and Sierra counties—including Butte— statistics show 45 percent of adults with at least one of the five aforementioned conditions, compared with 36 percent in Orange County.

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trade-offs than insured/higherincome patients. But Meng pointed to a deeper context: “This [research] gives data to those [presumptions] that seem obvious, but at the same time is also sending a message. With these chronic conditions, some primary prevention can be done.” Striding toward a more healthful “food environment” and “physical-activity environment” could reduce obesity, Meng said. That in turn could help prevent heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes. “Surely these conditions are related to age, but it doesn’t mean that everybody getting older has to have those conditions,” Meng said. As for economics, when people have chronic conditions, she says, they should have better insurance coverage with a better benefits package including prevention and maintenance. “If they end up delaying care and they end up in the hospital,” she added, “that will be even more costly.” Since the CHF/UCLA report is a snapshot of 2011-12, developments since the study period may be yielding improvements. Butte County is currently developing a Community Health Improvement Plan to address chronic conditions, socioeconomic issues and substance abuse. □

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ideon Pendergraft served in the U.S. Navy Special Operations Forces during the 1990s in Iraq and Afghanistan. There were 30 members in his unit, six of whom died in combat. Today, 20 years later, only two survive. Pendergraft, 41, says he is deeply affected by this and stays in touch with the other survivor, who lives in Oakland. “We talk to each other and wonder, ‘How is it that we are the well-adjusted ones?’” he said during a recent interview, which was laced with a sense of self-deprecating humor. While he can’t account for the reasons 22 of his comrades have died since coming home, there is a good chance a number of them took their own lives.

Statistics from a Veterans Administration report reveal an average of 22 vets takes their own lives every day. That’s about 30 deaths per 100,000 vets. The suicide rate among the general population is 12.6 per 100,000 people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The VA report says the suicide rate is highest among those who served in the Navy. The overall statistic may be low because not all suicides are documented. “It’s not just suicide,” Pendergraft said. “We’ll find creative ways to die. We’ll drink ourselves to death. We’ll take drugs. We’ll chase that adrenalin until it kills us. And those aren’t counted as suicide.” In February, President Obama signed the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act into law. Hunt, the Texas Marine sergeant for whom the law is named, served as a sniper in Afghanistan, left active duty in 2008 and came back home, where he lobbied for veterans on Capitol Hill and later did humanitarian work in Haiti and Chile. On March 31, 2011, Hunt, the recipient of the Purple Heart, shot himself in his Houston apartment. The suicide prevention law calls for annual evaluations by an independent party of the VA’s mental health care and suicide prevention programs as well as creation of a website to provide vets with information regarding mental health care services that will be updated every 90 days. It also will launch a three-year pilot program to help vets transition from active duty and improve access to mental health services. At the signing ceremony, Obama gave an emotional speech that included a message to civilians: “Every community, every American, can reach out and do more with and for our veterans. This has to be a national mission. As a nation, we should not be satisfied, will not be satisfied, until every man and woman in uniform, every veteran, gets the help that they need to stay strong and healthy.” For many veterans, adjusting to civilian

life is difficult and something those who haven’t served—even loved ones—can never fully understand. Soldiers who fought in decades-old wars continue to

struggle. While doing research for this story, the CN&R attempted to interview two Vietnam vets to get their stories. One mentioned that a fellow veteran of that war had committed suicide almost exactly one year earlier. As he talked, his voice began to crack. Eventually, speechless, he held up his hand to say he couldn’t go on. The other Vietnam vet agreed to an interview with some enthusiasm. But two days later, he called to apologize and say he couldn’t talk about the war. It was just too tough to go back to those days. Pendergraft, who recently landed a job with local online retailer Build.com, is friends with Colton Campitelli, another local Navy veteran. Though there is a 20-year gap between their times served, they say they are friends because of the camaraderie that is shared among vets. Pendergraft served in combat conditions; Campitelli, 24, was a helicopter crew chief stationed just off the coast of Iran. “There really is no age gap,” Campitelli said with a nod toward Pendergraft. “Even though you’re almost twice my age.” Pendergraft responded with a straight face: “Yeah, I turn 42 at the end of the month. But in my defense, I’m very immature for my age.” Today, Campitelli works at a couple of local bars. He’s been out of the service only since last July. “When I first got out and moved here, I really didn’t know anybody,” he said. “I had my best friend with me and he knew what I was going through, but one guy isn’t

Statistics from a Veterans Administration report reveal an average of 22 vets takes their own lives every day.

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always enough.” Returning to civilian life has been rough for Campitelli in the 10 months since his service ended. Looking back, he said he enjoyed the job but actually hated being in the Navy. Now his life is very different. “I work at The Banshee and Duffy’s and they are two great organizations,” he said. “I really enjoy it. But I’m checking IDs. I went from operating all this high-tech equipment, flying in helicopters, risking my life every day, and now I’m like, ‘Hey, thanks very much for coming in,’ and that has been hard for me to swallow.” Three weeks before Campitelli was interviewed for this story, a veteran friend of his went off his medication and said he was breaking up with his girlfriend. Then, a few days passed without word. “We started getting worried and didn’t know what to do,” Campitelli said. “We decided to give him space and not bombard

him. Then I get a phone call that there’d been an accident, a fire at his house.” It turns out his friend had stopped eating, and even getting out of bed in the mornings. And when he finally did, he took everything he owned, doused it with lighter fluid and set it and his home ablaze. Campitelli said the man survived and has since moved to South Carolina, where he is apparently doing better. Campitelli recalled attending a Lucero concert last fall in San Francisco, and how he was suddenly overcome with emotion VETS continued on page 20

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while watching the band. “Two songs came on that I remember listening to during deployment, and I lost it,” he said. “I started balling my eyes out. I couldn’t handle it, and I had to leave.” Campitelli said he has no idea what will trigger such an outburst and is surprised by his emotions because the conditions under which AY D TO LL CA he served were not like those FOR AN T APPOINTMEN Pendergraft experienced. WALK-INS “I had some tense moments and E M WELCO sometimes I thought that this was 2619 ESPLANADE • CHICO • 530.345.8700 it,” he said. “But I never shot at anybody, never got shot at, never killed anybody and nobody tried to kill me. I don’t know what it was. I’m still trying to figure it out. I’m so much more emotional than I’ve ever been before. I’ll watch Forrest Gump and lose it.” The ship he served on had three or four fatal helicopter accidents a year, he said, which was extremely IT IS A COMPLETE SENTENCE hard emotionally for those who worked with the helicopter crews. “The last year I was in, we had a guy who got out, went home and decided to hang himself in his Serving Butte, Glenn & Tehama Counties parents’ barn in Kentucky,” he said. “It happens and I think the biggest thing is feeling alone.” 24 hr. hotline (Collect Calls Accepted) Pendergraft also deals with the www.rapecrisis.org occasional emotional breakdown. REP FILE NAME CNR ISSUE “I’ve got PTSD [post-traumatic JLD 10.23.08 RAPE CRISIS INTERV. &stress PREV. disorder] and still have anger issues,” he said. “The hardest thing about PTSD is anyone who’s been through a traumatic experience can get it. The problem with combat soldiers is they’re not trained to deal with it because they can’t show weakness, because that is something that will get you killed. So you have to suppress that.” He has sought help since leaving the military and received Bi-Plane Flight counseling and even worked at the Cross off your Chico Vet Center while attending Chico State through a work-study 2015 Bucket List! program. Schooler Flying Co. “They are amazing, but they Call for details (530) 899–0110 are understaffed,” he said. “There are not enough counselors for the demand, but they do their best and Pregnant? Need Help? I have nothing but respect for those who work there.” Pendergraft recently got married, which, combined with landing a good job, he said, has helped him immensely. “I think the main reason they hired me was my military background,” he said. “Before this, I’ve done security work, I’ve been crab SPECIALIZING IN DEEP TISSUE & AROMATHERAPY

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talk about his military experiences and said doing so is a form of therapy. Elkins is a former manager of the Chico Natural Foods Co-op, maker of Señor Felipe’s Organic Salsa and also host of KZFR’s L.A. Sounds with Sr. Felipe. He was drafted by the Army in 1966 while living in East Los Angeles, where he was raised. Elkins said many of his friends were drafted at the same time while others dropped out of school and joined the military. His mother told him at the time that he could escape the draft by going to Canada, but as a kid who’d spent most of his life in Los Angeles, he said his reaction to that suggestion was: “What’s Canada?” Within six months of getting drafted, Elkins was sent to Vietnam at the age of 20. “Basically, what we wanted to do was survive for the year we were there,” he explained. “It wasn’t like, ‘Oh, we’ve gotta win this war and we have a duty’ and all that.” Elkins, who served as a medic during his tour, said what he recalls the most about his war experiences were the people in charge, whom he referred to as “sadistic.” “When I was assigned to be a medic, they told us, ‘90 percent of you are going to go to Vietnam and 50 percent of you will be dead within three months.’ Then you start thinking, ‘Well, maybe Canada don’t sound so bad.’” Elkins served with the 1st Cavalry Division in the central highlands of Vietnam, which was the target of mortars from the North Vietnamese Army and Agent Orange spray from U.S. helicopters. “It was the longest year of my life,” he said. “I learned a lot about myself, my life and about people in general. A lot of it was ugly, but

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joined the Army in 2008, serving as a medic in Iraq in 2009 and 2010. Her military service ended in 2012 and she now has plans to enroll in the nursing program at Chico State. Like the others, her return to civilian life has not been easy. She did her basic training in South Carolina and went to school at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio to become an emergency medical technician. From there she went to North Carolina’s Fort Bragg, where she was deployed to Iraq for a year’s tour serving at a clinic in Baghdad. “People asked me if I was scared,” she said. “I figured I was in just as much danger driving my car every day and thought, ‘Why not try something new?’ The odds of me dying on the plane ride over there were higher than me actually dying while there. I figured if I was meant to die, I’ll die. If I don’t, I’ll see you guys in a year. The fear was there, but I didn’t cater to it.” She said at one point her crew was told to make “battle buddies,” friends or bunkmates who would act to protect each other, not from an enemy but rather from their fellow soldiers. “They didn’t want us going to the bathrooms by ourselves anymore,” she said. “It wasn’t about terrorism; it was about our own brothers and sisters in arms—our brothers were raping our sisters.” In August 2010, Vettel came back to Fort Bragg, where she finished her four years of service. She said she knows of two soldiers who committed suicide and another stationed at Fort Bragg in a different unit, who

most likely took his own life. That soldier was found dead in his room after not showing up for duty one day. He reportedly had overdosed on pills. “He was miserable and he had voiced this to all of his superiors,” she said. “He had stated numerous times that he wanted out of the Army, but instead of helping him, his chain of command decided to make his life harder by giving him all kinds of extra duty and working him harder.” Vettel had spent his last Thanksgiving with him. “It sucks getting close to people and then boom and they’re gone,” she said. Another soldier in her unit killed himself just before he was discharged. “I didn’t know him very well as he was kind of new to our unit,” she said, “but it was still shocking nonetheless. Shocking in the sense that you see these people every day and have no clue what kind of demons they are battling until it’s too late.” The other suicide she was aware of took place while she was working in a clinic in Iraq. She didn’t know the soldier, but was aware of what happened because the doctor on her shift went to his room to pronounce him dead. “It’s just crazy to think that for whatever their reasons were, these people saw ending their lives as the only option,” she said. “I think it’s crazy because no matter how bad things get for me, and they have been pretty bad at times, I can always see the light at the end of the tunnel.” In 2012, Vettel came home to Chico, where she “relaxed and partied and became a girl again.” “Three years later, I’m still

adjusting and wondering why I’m not feeling like I used to feel,” she said. She’s had counseling at the Chico Vet Center, where she was diagnosed with depression, though not to the point where she could collect disability. On the other hand, back injuries she suffered while in training have qualified her for a monthly stipend. She also took a class at Chico State that allowed her to vent about how stressed out she was. “Other than that, I don’t feel bad as long as I stay busy. It’s when I have nothing else to think about that I start thinking I don’t fit in here, I don’t connect with anyone,” she said. Vettel’s emotional struggles are common among veterans readjusting to civilian life and a part of what the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention Act aims to address. For years the federal government—both the administration and Congress—has been criticized for not adequately helping veterans and their transitions back to civilian life. The Clay Hunt law, which has bipartisan support, appears to be a small step in the right direction. That responsibility falls to the citizens as well, Obama said in his speech honoring Hunt. Speaking on behalf of the 99 percent-plus of Americans who have never served in the military, and challenging them with a call to action, the president said: “So today we say again, to every person in uniform, to every veteran who has ever served, we thank you for your service. We honor your sacrifice. But sometimes talk is cheap. And sometimes, particularly at a time when we’ve got an all-volunteer force and so often we can celebrate them at a ball game, but too many are insulated from the impacts, we’ve got to also act. We Ω can’t just talk.”

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Arts & Culture Stagehopping A guide to Nor Cal’s season of music festivals by

Jason Cassidy

t’s late May in Northern California and Isunny the forecast calls for four months of skies and a music festival nearly

every week between now and the end of summer. It’s going to be hot and dry and you’re going to need some respite, so head to the hills for some shade and a marathon party with several thousand of your closest friends. A couple of the big ones are celebrating birthdays this year—20 for the Kate Wolf Music Festival and 25 for High Sierra— and our two locally grown fests, Sacred Movement and For the Funk of It, are back after successful debuts in 2014.

BottleRock May 29-31, Napa. Featuring: Imagine Dragons, Robert Plant, No Doubt, Snoop Dogg, Public Enemy, Avett Brothers, Courtney Barnett and more. Tickets: $139$149 (one-day passes—multiday passes sold out). Camping included. www.bottlerocknapavalley.com Huichica Music Festival June 12-13, Gundlach Bundschu Winery, Sonoma. Featuring: Atlas Sound, Sonny and the Sunsets, The Fresh and Onlys, Shannon and the Clams and more. Tickets: $40-$55 (single day) to $85-$120 (two days). www.huichicamusic festival.com Reggae in the Hills June 12-14, Calaveras County Fairgrounds, Angels Camp. Featuring: KyMani Marley, Don Carlos, Bushman, Mystic Roots and more. Tickets: $35-$50 (one day) to $130 (three days). Free camping. www.reggaeinthehills.com Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival June 18-21, Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley. Featuring: David Grisman Bluegrass Experience, Nashville Bluegrass Band, Molly Tuttle and Friends, and more. Tickets: $35-$55 (one day) to $150 (four days). Camping included. www.fathersdayfestival.com 24

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Sierra Nevada World Music Festival June 19-21, Mendocino County Fairgrounds, Boonville. Featuring: Jimmy Cliff, Luciano, Third World, Hempress Sativa and more. Tickets: $60-$75 (one day) to $175 (three days). Camping: $75. www.snwmf.com

John Butler Trio, Lake Street Drive and more. Tickets: $85.50-$95 (one day) to $195.50-$260.50 (two- to four-day passes, with camping). Parking extra. www.highsierramusic.com

Vans Warped Tour June 20, Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View. Featuring: Silverstein, BoyMeetsWorld, Motion City Soundtrack, Senses Fail, and tons more. Tickets $39.50 (general admission). www.warpedtour.com

California WorldFest July 16-19, Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley. Featuring: Lucinda Williams Band, King Sunny Ade & His African Beats, Dengue Fever, Richard Thompson, more. Tickets: From $55 (one day) to $205 (four days with camping). www.worldfest.net

Sacred Movement June 26-28, Lake Concow Campground, Concow. Featuring: Healing artists, plus music by The Bumptet, Dead Winter Carpenters, B Side Players, GravyBrain, Dylan’s Dharma, Bogg and more. Tickets: $35 (single day) and $85 (threeday). www.sacredmovementmusic festival.com

Wanderlust Festival July 16-19, Squaw Valley USA, Lake Tahoe. Music and yoga festival featuring: Michael Franti, Thievery Corporation, MC Yogi, more. Plus, yoga, meditation, and other activities. A variety of music, food and yoga packages are available. Visit site for details. www.wanderlust.com/festivals/ squaw-valley

Kate Wolf Music Festival June 25-28, Black Oak Ranch, Laytonville. Featuring: Smokey Robinson, Iron and Wine, Angelique Kidjo, Steve Earle & The Dukes and more. Tickets: $200-$275 (two-four days, with camping). Parking extra. www.katewolfmusicfestival.com

Northern Nights July 17-19, Cook’s Valley Campground, Mendocino/Humboldt. Featuring: Gold Panda, Monophonics, Gallant, more. Tickets: $195 (three days, with camping). www.northernnights.org

Rockstar Mayhem Festival June 28, Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View. Featuring: Slayer, King Diamond, Hellyeah, The Devil Wears Prada and more. Tickets: $25-$75. www.rockstarmayhemfest.com

Reggae on the River July 30-Aug. 2, French’s Camp, Piercy. Featuring: Stephen Marley, Cham, Collie Budz, The Congos, Reggae Angels, more. Tickets: $200 (three days with camping) to $250 (four days with camping). www.reggaeontheriver.com

High Sierra Music Festival July 2-5, Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds, Quincy. Featuring: The String Cheese Incident, Umphrey’s McGee, The

Guitarfish Music Festival July 30-Aug. 2, Cisco Grove Campground, Cisco Grove. Featuring: Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Dumpstaphunk,

Inside the Vaudville Tent at High Sierra Music Festival. PHOTO COURTESY OF HIGH SIERRA MUSIC FEST

Kinky, Afrolicious, more. Tickets: $179 (three days) and $180 (four days). Camping included; parking extra. www.guitarfishfestival.com

Outside Lands Aug. 7-9, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. Featuring: Elton John, The Black Keys, Kendrik Lamar, Wilco, Tame Impala, more. Tickets: Multiday and most single-day passes (except Friday VIP for $295) are sold out (try www.stubhub.com for resale). www.sfoutsidelands.com For the Funk of It Aug. 14-16, Highway 70, Belden. Featuring: The Motet, Polyrythmics, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Moksha, Swamp Zen, more. Tickets: $95 (three days). Camping free; parking extra. www.ftffest.com Strawberry Music Festival Sept. 3-7, Toulumne (outside Yosemite). Performers TBA. Check website for updates. www.strawberrymusic.com Chico World Music Festival Sept. 12: Chico State, Chico. Performers TBA. Check website for updates. www.chicoperformances.com American River Music Festival Sept. 18-21, Lotus Park, Colma-Lotus. Featuring: Nicki Bluhm & The Gramblers, The Infamous Stringdusters, Shook Twins, more. Tickets: $40 (one day) and $60 (two day); $129-$169 (all-music pass, plus three days camping). www.americanriver music.org

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Special Events

Saturday, May 30 Forest Ranch Charter School

BOB’S COMEDY SHOW: Bob Backstrom hosts, Lance Woods headlines, and locals Bryce and Austin Bower, Cassidy Erin O’Brien, Christine Williams, Mark J. Leathers and Steve Swim will warm up the mic,. Th, 5/28, 8pm. $10. 1078 Gallery, 820 Broadway, (530) 343-1973, www.1078gallery.org.

SEE SATURDAY, MUSIC

town Chico, find farm-fresh produce, enjoy food trucks, arts and crafts, and live entertainment from Full Force Dance Company, rock from The Rugs, plus guitar wizardry from Loki Miller. Th, 6-9pm through 9/24. Free. Downtown Chico, www.downtownchico.com/events.

Special Events FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERTS: A summer music series with performances from a variety of local talent. This week: bluegrass and Americana from Mossy Creek. F, 7pm. Free. Chico City Plaza, Downtown Chico.

HOOKED ON FISHING NOT ON DRUGS: Kick-off National Fishing Week with the kids and learn from expert anglers, get hands-on fishing experience and catch some catfish. Rods, reels, and bait are available. Sa, 5/30, 7am-noon. Free. Horseshoe Lake, Upper Bidwell Park, (530) 891-4757.

LAWNS TO NATIVE LANDSCAPES WORKSHOP: A hands-on workshop focused on replacing water intensive lawns with wildlife friendly native plants. Participants need to pre-register. Sa, 5/30, 9am-2pm. Free. Butte Environmental Council, 116 W Second St. 3, (530) 891-6424, www.becnet.org.

FOREST RANCH MUSIC FESTIVAL: A benefit concert for the music and arts program at Forest Ranch Charter School. Live performances from Mossy Creek, Dylan’s Dharma, The Jeff Pershing Band, and The Alice Peake Experience. Sa, 5/30, 10am-9pm. Forest Ranch Charter School, 15815 Cedar Creek Rd. in Forest Ranch.

Sunday, May 31 Laxson Auditorium

SEE SUNDAY, THEATER

Kamakura, From Fish To Buddha, photographer Gary Quiring exhibits works from travels through Japan. Through 5/30. 1008 West Sacramento Ave.

(530) 898-6333, www.chico performances.com.

TUES

Special Events PICNIC IN THE PLAZA: Bring a lunch or grab a bite from one of the food trucks and enjoy a variety of provided entertainment, both will vary each week. Tu, 11:30am-1pm through 9/29. Downtown Chico Plaza, 400 Broadway St., (530) 345-6500.

Music THERESA JAMES AND THE RHYTHM TRAMPS:

Blues from Los Angeles. Tu, 6/2, 7:30pm. $22.50. Sierra Nevada Big Room, 1075 East 20th St., (530) 345-2739, www.sierra nevada.com/bigroom.

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WED

Special Events

CHILDREN’S BIKE SWAP: Get your child fitted to a larger bike . No cost to swap bikes unless a significant upgrade is made. Su, 5/31, 11am-1pm. Free. Boys & Girls Club, 601 Wall St., (530) 899-0335, www.bgcanorth valley.org/chico.php.

NATIONAL ALL-MEDIA JURIED EXHIBITION: The Chico Art Center hosts an exhibition intended to showcase the diversity found in art today. See website for full prospectus. Through 6/1. Chico Art Center, 450 Orange St., (530) 895-8726, www.chicoart center.com.

Museums

BUTTE COUNTY LIBRARY, CHICO BRANCH: New

CHICO CREEK NATURE CENTER: Banding by Day

CHICO ART CENTER: The Works of Robert

CHICO MUSEUM: Mik cupu Dy: This is Our

Benton Race, Chico-Paradise based artist’s paintings and sculpture ranging from traditional landscape to contemporary mixed-media. 5/29-6/19. 450 Orange St., (530) 895-8726, www.chicoartcenter.com.

Music

PETER PAN JR.

AONOMI SUSTAINABLE SUSHI: Tokyo to

Works, sculptor Jerry Harris exhibits small sculptures made from metal and wood. 6/16/30. 1108 Sherman Ave., (530) 891-2762, www.buttecounty.net/bclibrary.

THURSDAY NIGHT MARKET: Explore down-

FRI

Retrospective, landscape/figurative painter and conceptual artist Richard Whitehead showcases a retrospective of his work dating back to 1976. Through 5/30. 820 Broadway, (530) 343-1973, www.1078gallery.org.

now and how they will affect us in the future. Artists of River Town Gallery & Gifts, 1435 Myers St. in Oroville, (530) 533-4140, http://artistofrivertown.com.

HAS BEANS INTERNET CAFE & GALLERIA: New

Works, Ernest King showcases landscapes and abstract paintings. Through 6/1. 501 Main St., (530) 894-3033, www.has beans.com.

JAMES SNIDLE FINE ARTS: New Works, artist Chuck Barth exhibits new prints and paintings that tell stories of the personalities and history of Mexico. Through 6/30. 254 E. Fourth St., (530) 343-2930.

THE LANTERN: New Works, artist Rod Caudill showcases mixed-media assemblage and collage. Through 5/31. 642 W. Fifth St.

WINCHESTER GOOSE: Still Alchemy, new works

from artist Johnny Dutro. Through 5/31. 800 Broadway St., (530) 715-0099, www.thewin chestergoose.com.

Call for Artists CROWD-ED: A juried art show using ideas of overcrowding, pollution, energy, food and water and how these resources affect us

and Night, a close look at birds in hand with incredible detail. Ongoing. $2-$4. 1968 E. Eighth St., (530) 891-4671, www.bidwell park.org.

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. Patterns of The Land, a display of quiet and pastoral agriculture images of the Sacramento Valley. 625 Esplanade, www.csuchico.edu/gateway.

LOTT HOME IN SANK PARK: Woodcarver

Exhibit, new works from the Woodcarvers club on display. Ongoing. 1067 Montgomery St. in Oroville, (530) 538-2497.

PARADISE DEPOT MUSEUM: A railroad and logging museum in Paradise. Ongoing, 7-9pm. 5570 Black Olive Dr. in Paradise, (530) 8771919.

VALENE L. SMITH MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY:

Leaping Lemurs and Mysterious Crimes: On The Trail of Physical Anthropology, the human journey from our African roots to modern humans through the eyes of physical anthropology. Ongoing. Meriam Library Complex Chico State.

FORK IN THE ROAD: Join over a dozen of Chico’s finest food trucks at Manzanita Place. Enjoy great food, live music by Off the Record, beer and margaritas, and a playground for the kids! W, 6/3, 5:30-8:30pm. Free. Manzanita Place, 1705 Manzanita Ave., (530) 343-5617.

LOCAL FLAVOR: GRUB Ed presents a grow and

Art Receptions WORKS OF ROBERT BENTON RACE: A reception for the Chico-Paradise based artist and his diverse collection of paintings and sculptures. F, 5/29, 5-7pm. Chico Art Center, 450 Orange St., (530) 895-8726, www.chicoart center.com.

SAT

Special Events BIKE-IN MOVIE NIGHT: Ride your bike and

watch the movie Rad outdoors on the wall of the Senator. Bring chairs/cushions and beverages, the Butte Bike Coalition will provide the popcorn. Sa, 5/30, 8pm. Free. Senator Theatre, 517 Main St., (530) 898-1497, www.jmaxproductions.net.

show. Bring your stems and leaves of bug infected plants and identify what pest it is and how to get rid of them. Su, 5/31, 3-5pm. Chico Grange, 2775 Nord Ave., (530) 895-1976.

Theater PETER PAN JR.: Storyteller Youth Theatre presents a musical by kids for kids in a modern version of the timeless tale about a boy who wouldn’t grow up. Su, 5/31, 2pm. $8-$15. Laxson Auditorium, Chico State,

for more Music, see NIGHTLIFE on page 30

THE WORKS OF ROBERT BENTON RACE Reception Friday, May 29 Chico Art Center

SEE FRIDAY, ART RECEPTIONS

Bikes should have back seats There’s a lot to miss about drive-in movie theaters, and a few things we’re better off without—namely, the obnoxious amount of space they took up and the fact that having all those motor vehicles in one place wasn’t the most environmentally responsible way to watch a flick. The Butte Bicycle Coalition is offering a greener alternative with its celebration of the EDITOR’S PICK end of National Bike Month at the Bike-In Movie Night on Saturday, May 30. The classic BMX film Rad will be projected on the side of the Senator Theatre, and attendees are invited to bring chairs, blankets and cushions in order to enjoy the movie comfortably.

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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.

BINGO: Proceeds donated to nonprofit. Su, 4pm. $15. Paradise Elks Lodge, 6309 Clark Rd. in Paradise, (530) 877-3977.

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

SQUARE-DANCE CLUBS Thursday, May 28 & Monday, June 1 Veterans Memorial Hall (Paradise) Little Chico Creek Elementary School SEE COMMUNITY

Fourth Th of every month, 3:30pm. Free. Chico Peace and Justice Center, 526 Broadway, (530) 343-3152, www.chico-peace.org.

CARIBOU ARM, NORTH FORK FEATHER RIVER: Meet at the Park & Ride and carpool; with roadside stops to see Azaleas, Shasta Lilies, Ladies Slippers and other orchids. Sa, 5/30, 8:30am. Chico Park & Ride, Hwy 99 & E. Eighth St.

CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK BREAKFAST: The 5th

THINK FREE.

Sunday Dennis Wolfe Chicken Fried Steak Breakfast with eggs to order, choice of ham or chicken fried steak and gravy, hash browns, biscuits, O.J. and coffee. Su, 5/31, 7:30-11am. $7.50. Eagles Hall, 2010 Montgomery St. in Oroville, www.orovillefoe.com.

CHICO FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE: Chico Friends of the Library’s weekly book sale. Sa, 9:15-11:30am. Butte County Library, Chico Branch, 1108 Sherman Ave., (530) 8912762, www.buttecounty.net/bclibrary.

CTC GOLF BENEFIT: A benefit for Chico Theater

Company. Play as a single or on a team. Sa, 5/30, 1pm. $99. Bidwell Golf Course, 3199 Golf Course Rd., (530) 891-8417.

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.

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.

FIVE PAW DRAW POKER POOCH WALK: Bring your dog and support animals with a leisurely walk, or play a game of poker, enjoy refreshments, raffle prizes, and a K-9 unit demo. Dogs must be leashed at all times. Sa, 5/30, 9:30am-1pm. $10. River Bend Park, 1200 Myers St. in Oroville, (530) 534-4140.

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

HELP BRING JUSTICE TO CALIFORNIA: A fundraising dinner to bring youth activist Justice Sambo from South Africa to the Global Youth Peace Summit. African inspired food will be served along with live music by Robin Blue Susso and Karamo Susso. Su, 5/31, 5pm. $20. Valley Oaks Village, 1950 Wild Oak Ln.

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.

PARADISE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK SALE:

Used book sale. Every other Sa, 10am-3pm. Prices vary. Butte County Library, Paradise Branch, 5922 Clark Rd. in Paradise, (530) 8726320, www.buttecounty.net/bclibrary/ Paradise.htm.

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.

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

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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, 3-7pm (new summer hours). Jesus Center Community Farm, 435 W. 16th St.

SQUARE-DANCE CLUB: Learn to square dance with the Chico Diamond Square Dance Club. No partner necessary, dress casual. M, 6:30pm. $3. Little Chico Creek Elementary School, 2090 Amanda Way.

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 features local and seasonal produce, a variety of herbs, flowers and vegetable starts. F, 12-4pm. University Farm, University Farm Rd.

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.

For Kids LEGO CLUB FOR KIDS & TEENS: Come build with 15 pounds of LEGO bricks. Create your own masterpiece or try one of the challenges. Th,

3-5pm through 5/28. Free. Butte County

Library, Oroville Branch, 1820 Mitchell Ave. in Oroville, (530) 538-7642, www.butte county.net/bclibrary.

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.

DOCENT VOLUNTEERS: Bud and Laila Bolt are seeking additional docent helpers to keep the museum going. No experience necessary, training will be provided. Ongoing. Bolt’s Antique Tool Museum, 1650 Broderick St. in Oroville, (530) 538-2497, www.boltsantique tools.com.

PATRICK RANCH VOLUNTEERS: There are multiple volunteer opportunities available at the museum. Call for more info. Ongoing. Patrick Ranch Museum, 10381 Midway, (530) 514-3903.

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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Ibicycle house near the railroad tracks. One might easily past the unadorned building without realdea Fab Labs occupies a former industrial ware-

izing that inside is a maze of work and exhibition spaces hosting an interactive community of makers, designby ers, artists, programmers and Carey Wilson craftspeople utilizing some nifty high-tech equipment—such as a 3-D printer and laser engraver— REVIEW: to make works of art. As their The IFL Maker Facebook mission statement Showcase can be viewed says, IFL is “an open-source, during IFL’s weekly community-driven facility for open house, Thursday, exploring the digital-fabrication 6:30-9:30 p.m., techniques and technologies of through June 22. modern maker culture.” To explore what that statement Idea Fab Labs could possibly mean or manifest, 603 Orange St. I attended this past weekend’s 592-0609 www.ideafablabs.com reception for the open-invitation IFL Maker Showcase, for which local makers were invited to innovate and experiment “across a variety of creative realms and to celebrate what makers do.” The theme of this year’s showcase is “LED Maker Projects,” highlighting works incorporating programmable multicolored LEDs (light-emitting diodes), and the main exhibition hall has a variety of examples on display. I especially enjoyed Justin W. Smith’s “Sequoia Dimensions” (not for sale) a nearly 7-foot-long didgeridoo crafted from redwood and embellished with LEDs that synchronized emissions of multicolored light with the tonality of the musical instrument. The maker himself gave a short demonstration of its capabilities, and its droning, breath-powered sound filled the hall with resonances that felt as well as sounded simultaneously eerie and soothing. John Dutro’s “Spectral Settlement” (at $2,000, the most expensive piece in the show) is a laser-etched chunk—about a foot long and 8 inches tall—of transparent selenite, a gypsum crystal that New Age healers suggest emits vibrations that can can help us get our emotional life under control and enable us to “create and intensify new seeds of consciousness.” Those are certainly great qualities for a night light or an element of interior decoration. Dutro’s piece is mounted on a rectangular, dark, wood base and is illuminated with a shifting spectrum of LED colors ranging from soothing blues and lavender to vivacious red and green, setting a calm mood as the light glows through its etching of an Escher-like cube motif that evolves into stylized forest and cliff designs at the edges. Other LED-enhanced pieces include IFL co-founder Jordan Layman’s “Hop Cone Dodecahedron” ($300), a 12-sided “beer-inspired, psychedelic [hanging] lantern,” and Cody Taylor’s “Rockin’ Light Show” ($95). Taylor’s small piece featured LED lights projecting through quartz

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crystals mounted in an abstract setting that he created using a device called the 3-D Doodler, which allows the maker to “draw” in three dimensions. By far the largest piece in the show is the IFL-created LED ceiling installation, which spreads 2,880 evenly spaced 4-inch square LED “pixels” across 1,600 square feet of ceiling space. Each square is programmed to work in unison with its 2,879 siblings to create constantly evolving patterns of multicolored light that subtly shift and spread across the gallery ceiling. Not all of the participants employed LEDs in their creations. In the smaller entry gallery, just past a booth where a mixologist was crafting exotic cocktails, was “Annie” ($444), a painted portrait by Schuyler Willis depicting Chico founder John Bidwell’s wife in a ghostly Gothic mode. On the opposite wall hung Dragonboy 56’s “Satyr Party Barge” ($145), an assemblage of found objects including tiny human figures, giant LEGO pieces, chess pawns, model barber poles, a suitcase top and feathers all built into a “Mahakala dragon mask, to protect the temple and provide creative inspiration.” My favorites among the non-LED pieces were Daniel Beebe’s intricately symmetrical laser-etched wood panels, “Snake Eyes” and “In the Mind of the Eye” (each $180). The reception also included vendors’ booths offering handmade objects for sale, including some wire-wrapped crystal creations by Beebe, and Devon “Earth Momma” Dorenzo’s handcrafted jewelry. As an added bonus, Dorenzo’s 8-year-old daughter, Annie, extended her mom’s booth by offering selections from her created-on-the-spot “Cute Little Animals Series” ($2 each), from which I selected the “Pink Pig and Butterfly,” a lovely and cheery composition that looks great on my refrigerator. Whether you’re in the market for a unique piece of technologically crafted art or might enjoy viewing them, IFL is a fun excursion away from the mainstream galleries and literally into the workshop of those multifarious artisans calling themselves “makers.” □

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the fries weren’t very crispy, but the combo worked as a refreshing twist on fish and chips. As I dug into my lobster pile, I was distracted by what looked like very crispy foods on sticks coming out of the window, and had to try something from Sharky’s with a little crunch. Even though it was against my better judgment, I gave in to the grinning mustache on the poster and ordered the Cap’n Crunch shrimp on a stick and … damn, if it wasn’t really, really good. Reminiscent of fried coconut shrimp, the Cap’n Crunch breading added a sweet butteriness that complemented the shrimp well. But, the kicker was just how crunchy the captain’s little yellow nuggets became after frying. Too good. Too good to ever put my arteries through that again. Funnel cake: The longest food line at the fair, any fair, is undoubtedly in front of the funnel cake trailer. And such was the case this night at Funnel Cake Express, an Orland-based business that travels the fair circuit every spring/summer. If swirled/poured—from a funnel, or pitcher with a spout—into the very hot oil correctly, the pancakelike batter of the funnel cake turns into a knotted-up mass of interwoven strings of fried crispiness. It’s then immediately coated in something sweet, usually powdered sugar or cinnamon-and-sugar blend (or a number of gooey toppings that you can have piled on top). And Funnel Cake Express did it right. The granulated sugar in the cinnamon/sugar blend soaked up the residual oil and lent a caramelized finish to the crispy edges. I could’ve eaten three. According to owner Hyrum Allen, he serves more than 1,000 funnel cakes each day of the fair. Which means Funnel Cake Express is churning out one funnel cake every minute! Which begs the question: Why aren’t funnel cakes available year round at every establishment with deep fryers? Selling funnel cakes in downtown Chico between 10 p.m. and 3 a.m. would be like printing money. □

Let the Good Times Roll JD McPherson Rounder You are going to have fun listening to JD McPherson’s latest. His penchant for being a throwback to the early days of rock ’n’ roll has never been stronger than it is on Let the Good Times Roll, and damn is he good at it. Hip-shaking numbers like “It’s All Over but the Shouting” will have you dancing in seconds, and the title track has all the swagger and energy of a Chuck Berry tune. McPherson’s vocals echo throughout, like he’s calling down to you from the top of a 20-story stairwell, which gives the songs an airy, at times dreamy, feel. And if that isn’t enough to get you moving, there are the dashes of Motown, surf rock, and the sort of swingin’ rock that would make Jerry Lee Lewis and Brian Setzer nod in approval. But as much as McPherson’s sound tends to resonate like a blast from the past, there are some moments on the album that have a more current feel to them. “Bossy,” for example, and “You Must Have Met Little Caroline?” both possess a bowl-you-over brand of neo-soul that fans of Alabama’s St. Paul and the Broken Bones will go wild for. Let the good times roll, indeed!

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BLACKJACK BILLY: Country-rock stars HAPPY HOUR: Outlaw country and funky bluegrass from Low Flying Birds. Th, 5/28. LaSalles, 229 Broadway, (530) 893-1891, www.lasallesbar.com.

BEER RELEASE PARTY: Join brewmaster Roland Allen for the release of the golden Feather Extra Pale Ale. Th, 5/28, 6-9pm. Feather Falls Casino Brewing Co., 3 Alverda Dr. in Oroville, (530) 5333885, www.featherfallscasino.com.

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

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

RECKONING: Live music at the Brewery.

Th, 5/28, 8pm. Western Pacific Brewery, 2191 High St. in Oroville, (505) 712-3344.

SIX MILE STATION & FORREST POOKY: Rock/Americana from Reno and folk/punk from France. Plus, local

FRIDAY MORNING JAZZ: A weekly morning jazz appointment with experimental local troupe Bogg. F, 11am. Free. Café Coda, 265 Humboldt Ave., (530) 5669476, www.cafecoda.com.

29FRIDAY party with a rotating cast of local and regional DJs. Check with venue for details. F, 9:30pm. Peking Chinese Restaurant, 243 W. Second St., (530) 895-3888.

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KYLE WILLIAMS: Local troubadour live in the lounge. 5/29-5/30, 7-11pm. Gold Country Casino, 4020 Olive Hwy in Oroville, (530) 534-9892, www.gold countrycasino.com.

MOJO GREEN: Heavy horn, funk, and soul from Reno, Nevada, plus local jazz quartet Bogg. F, 5/29. Lost On Main, 319 Main St., (530) 891-1853.

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guys. F, 5/29, 9pm. Free. Tackle Box Bar & Grill, 375 E. Park Ave., (530) 345-7499, http://tackleboxchico.com.

MOONALICE: A benefit for KZFR with live music from Bay Area psychedelic roots-rockers. F, 5/29, 6pm. $15. Chico Women’s Club, 592 E. Third St., (530) 894-1978, www.kzfr.org.

BLACK FONG & FRIENDS: The filthy funksters are joined by Bay Area rock/grunge crew Emergency Third Rail Power Trip and local power trio Metronaut. F, 5/29, 9pm. $5. Maltese Bar & Tap Room, 1600 Park Ave., (530) 343-4915.

PULL-STRING DUO: Meeting at the crossroads of jazz and chamber music with David Dvorin (guitar) and Matej Seda (violin). Tumble of Grass Valley opens. F, 5/29, 8pm. $5-$10. 1078 Gallery, 820 Broadway, (530) 343-1973, www.1078gallery.org.

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LANTZ LAZWELL & THE VIBE TRIBE: Venice-based rock ’n’ soul crew with world-beat inspired grooves. Plus, Herbert Vail Orchestra, Cedar Suede and AZRedsmoke. Sa, 5/30. Lost On Main, 319 Main St., (530) 891-1853.

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IAN CONTINENCE: Three bands plus one Vaudevillian comedian, Ian Continence from Dublin! Music by local indie crews The LoLos and Siserhoods, plus Roseville rockers Humble Wolf. Sa, 5/30, 7:30pm. $5. Café Coda, 265 Humboldt Ave., (530) 566-9476, www.cafecoda.com.

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A pleasing adaptation of Thomas Hardy’s Victorian drama

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special attention among the many adaptations of Hardy for film and TV. Director Thomas Vinterberg’s Madding Crowd succeeds richly as social drama and by Juan-Carlos period piece. The setting is 19th century EngSelznick land, with commoners and gentry intermingling in the rugged rural landscapes that meant so much to Hardy. Vinterberg and company make all that a living part of the human dramas that unfold, and the episodes of spectacular dramatic action—a barnyard fire, a catastrophic panic among a herd of Far From the sheep, recurring bits of pursuit on horseback, Madding Crowd an emergency in a thunderstorm—are renStarring Carey dered forth with brisk, evocative intensity. Mulligan, The heart of the matter, however, is the Matthias Schoenaerts, strange, convoluted romantic drama that plays Michael Sheen out among the main characters—a fiercely and Tom independent heiress and her three suitors (a Sturridge. shepherd, a landowner and a young cavalry Directed by Thomas officer). The orphaned Bathsheba Everdene Vinterberg. (Carey Mulligan) is surprised to inherit her Cinemark 14 and uncle’s farm, but she takes charge immediateParadise Cinema ly. She has turned down the abrupt marriage 7. Rated PG-13. proposal of an enterprising shepherd named Gabriel Oak (Matthias Schoenaerts), but she soon puts him in charge of her work crew. Meanwhile, William Boldwood (Michael Sheen), the neighboring landowner, proposes marriage (and business partnership). Bathsheba is reluctant to accept, but delays a final decision. And then the swaggering Sgt. Francis Troy (Tom Sturridge), still reeling from an ill-starred courtship of a runaway farm maid (Juno Temple), bedazzles her and wins her hand. Nevertheless, the characters’ various triangular attachments continue to multiply, and further dramatic clashes are in the offing. The basic power of Hardy’s story comes through rather well, despite some unevenness in performances and casting.

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Schoenaerts ably fills the bill as the sturdy, quietly heroic shepherd, and Sheen is brilliant in conveying the paradoxes of Boldwood’s clumsy but relentless passions. Sgt. Troy might be the most complicatedly melodramatic character in the bunch, but David Nicholls’ script and Sturridge’s performance seem bent on reducing Troy to cliché status. At times, Mulligan seems miscast. There’s something sweet and innocent in her smile that just doesn’t match up with Bathsheba’s presumed mixtures of boldness and allure. Still, she succeeds in delivering a credible (and creditable) version of the character, and never really descends into Bathsheba-lite. Ω

Harvesting peace Tangerines

Opens Friday, May 29. Pageant Theatre. Not rated.

by Juan-Carlos Selznick

In Tangerines, a solitary Estonian farmer

named Ivo is worried that he may be unable to harvest his crop of tangerines on time. Friends from the local militia intend to help out, but the countryside is in the midst of a hardscrabble civil war, and each day brings new uncertainties. After a Chechen patrol and a group of Georgians get into a gun battle on the road that passes his orchard, Ivo and his friend Margus sort through the wreckage and find that two of the combatants, one from each side, are still alive. Ivo takes both men into his home and tries to give them some peace and quiet while their wounds heal. As played by craggy-faced Lembit Ulfsak, Ivo has an air of earthy moral authority. As such, he is able to talk the convalescing gunmen into a truce for the duration of their stay under his roof. The Chechen, a burly mercenary named

Ahmed, respects the truce because he respects Ivo, but their bond gets tested almost immediately when the Georgian, a sad-eyed zealot named Niko, returns to full consciousness. Further, increasingly drastic challenges crop up—the local militia stops by to check on Ivo, rebels firebomb Margus’ farmhouse, another Chechen patrol tries to arrest Ahmed and thus provokes a devastating gun battle.

Georgians pretend to be Chechens, Chechens kill other Chechens, a Chechen protects a Georgian and the Georgian will later attempt to return the favor. The carefully charted anti-war message comes across loud and clear. But the film comes most fully to life as a portrait of the fleeting partnership between two men of honor, a mercenary and a pacifist who’d prefer to be growing tangerines. Ω

Reviewers: Craig Blamer, Bob Grimm and Juan-Carlos Selznick.

Opening this week Aloha

Cameron Crowe (Almost Famous) wrote and directed this romantic dramedy about a military contractor (Bradley Cooper) who moves to Hawaii, falls for an Air Force pilot (Emma Stone), and is soon faced with a career dilemma involving military weapons. Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas and Paradise Cinema 7. Rated PG-13.

San Andreas

Luckily for a young woman living in S.F. during a massive earthquake, her dad is a rescue-helicopter pilot. Luckily for audiences, The Rock is her dad and he can smell what the San Andreas fault is cooking! Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas and Paradise Cinema 7. Rated PG-13.

Tangerines

See review this issue. Pageant Theatre. Not rated —J.C.S.

Reopening this week

While We’re Young

Noah Baumbach’s latest comedydrama spins a tale about a 40-something married couple, Josh (Ben Stiller) and Naomi Watts (Cornelia), who find themselves drawn into the youthfully energetic orbit of a 20-something married couple, Jamie (Adam Driver) and Darby (Amanda Seyfried). Josh and Jamie are both documentary filmmakers; the latter aspires to match the former’s early success, while Josh is struggling to maintain a career that once seemed very promising. And Josh has the additional challenge of meeting the severe expectations of his father-in-law (Charles Grodin), who—as it happens—is a revered veteran of documentary filmmaking himself. At the same time, the childless marriage of Josh and Cornelia is nudged toward a mid-life crisis of its own by way of the newborn child of their 40-something best friends, Fletcher (Adam Horovitz) and Marina (Maria Dizzia). Contrasting married couples, overlapping generation gaps, and artistic ambitions immersed in 21st-century video saturation all get witty and observant treatment in Baumbach’s sharply written comedy of post-modern manners. Pageant Theatre. Rated R —J.C.S.

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See review this issue. Cinemark 14 and Paradise Cinema 7. Rated PG-13 —J.C.S.

Mad Max: Fury Road

Tom Hardy is a perfectly good choice to play George Miller’s heroically desperate antihero Mad Max, but the real star of this fourth installment of the franchise is the desperate and gallant Furiosa (Charlize Theron), who is trying to rescue the pregnant, bikini-clad trophy wives of the grotesquely masked archvillain Immortan Joe (Hugh Keays-Byrne). And Furiosa and at least a couple of the brides are fully capable of defending themselves, as are the wizened lady bikers who turn up late in the action. The film’s macho feminism is dramatized via the brief, fugitive partnership of Furiosa and Max. As such, it stands as the latest of the thematic crosscurrents that mark the continuing evolution of the series’ testosterone-fueled fantasies. Max plays a key role in the lady warriors’ survival, but he must walk away from the community he has helped preserve. That said, Fury Road is every bit as brutal and rambunctious as its predecessors. While it uses more CGI than some early reviews might lead you to believe, it has fierce, muscular intensity to its stunt-heavy action sequences, and a strikingly visceral sense of human flesh in its portraiture. Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas and Paradise Cinema 7. Rated R —J.C.S.

Poltergeist

A remake of the 1982 horror flick about a suburban home invaded by angry spirits who abscond with a wee one through the TV screen. Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas and Paradise Cinema 7. Rated PG-13.

Tomorrowland

An inventor and former boy-genius (George Clooney) and a teen girl (Britt Robertson) embark on a danger-filled mission to Tommorrowland. Directed and co-written by Brad Bird (Ratatouille, Mission: Impossible— Ghost Protocol) and named for the futuristic area of Walt Disney’s theme parks. Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas and Paradise Cinema 7. Rated PG.

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Welcome to the Four hundred club It only took me nine years, but I finally made it. This column right here is Arts DEVO No. 400! I can feel it now; big changes are going to happen. All kinds of doors are going to start opening for me now … Uh, I think it’s locked. Guys? Hey, guys. What’s going on? This isn’t funny! … as a Four Hundred member you will receive the treatment you deserve. It generally takes me four hours to write this 600-plus-word column. That means I’ve spent nearly 67 full days of my life as Arts DEVO (or Arts DEVOté, before changing my name in the fall of 2008), writing roughly 240,000 words—three or four novels’ worth—on Chico’s arts/music scene and my own adventures as a member of the Chico community. Without giving too much personal information away, if I divide those hours into eight-hour workdays, and do some rough math, I’ve been paid, holy shit, way more money than anyone would guess to don that silly hat. Four Hundred focuses on the seamless acquisition and execution of clients’ desires. Getting paid to be immersed in art is, frankly, a dream come true (thank you, News & Review!), and I’m so grateful to make my living as an arts editor in a community as fun and lively as Chico. But beyond the money, it’s been a great privilege to be given this weekly outlet for saying whatever I want! And despite Hats off! the fact I frequently detour into my personal kinks and concerns in this space, I never take the column for granted. I always do my best to make it interesting, even when the arts news is slow or the Energy Dome isn’t operating on full power. I put in the four hours and try to come up with something that will inform, piss off, excite, confuse, inspire, or otherwise engage readers, or I will simply share/celebrate the art I’m experiencing. And if all else fails, I just write something that I know will make Mrs. DEVO laugh and hope for the best. The benefits of being a Four Hundred member are infinite. Looking back through the Arts DEVO archives, I’m humbled by the fact that, by virtue of being the person putting the words in a newspaper read by 100,000 people every week, I’ve been a part of creating and shaping our community’s shared arts experience. There have been thousands of moments— nearly a decade’s worth of accomplishment, failure, artistic expression, controversy, jackassery, beauty and death. In all of that, there has been so much that I’ve been excited to talk about, but more than anything I have been most moved to share things that are new and things that have been hidden. I get so inspired by the many busy arts-makers and -promoters who bring new ideas and energy to the scene—from the experimental spaces (Crux, TiON, RayRay, MANAS, Blue Room, 1078 Gallery) to the freelance groups constantly producing new fun around town (Chikoko, Uncle Dad’s Art Collective) to the long line of independent musicians and the venues providing a stage for original music (Fulcrum Records, DIYRG, Café Coda, Monstros, The Maltese, etc.). My softest soft spot, though, is for the those hidden worlds that come into my orbit via an unexpected package or an unassuming email, and end up rocking me to my core with a raw and true art that was until that moment all but unknown. It’s they—people with names like PRAVDA (and her house overflowing with wild, expressive paintings) and Garr1son (the Concow singer/songwriter with a numeral in his name and a stack of home-recorded cassettes filled with sad, haunted blues-flavored tunes)—who keep me most inspired to keep writing. And I will, until someone gets tired of my shtick and yanks the keyboard out of my hands. Thank you so much for reading! We designed Four Hundred for those who believe that life should have no limitations. … Quite simply, we transform your PRAVDA and Elvis fantasy into reality.

FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 28, 2015 ARIES (March 21-April 19): Keith Moon

played drums for the rock band the Who. He was once voted the second-greatest drummer in history. But his erratic behavior, often provoked by drugs or alcohol, sometimes interfered with his abilities. In 1973, the Who was in the middle of a live concert near San Francisco when the horse tranquilizer that Moon had taken earlier caused him to pass out. The band appealed to the audience for help. “Can anybody play the drums?” asked guitarist Pete Townshend. “I mean somebody good?” A 19-year-old amateur drummer named Scot Halpin volunteered. He played well enough to finish the show. I suspect that sometime soon, Aries, you may also get an unexpected opportunity to play the role of a substitute. Be ready!

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): The

weta is a very large insect whose habitat is New Zealand. It looks like a robotic grasshopper, with giant black eyes on a long red face, enlarged hind legs bearing spikes and floppy, oversized antennae. The native Maori people call it “the god of the ugly things.” Please note that this is a term of respect. The weta’s title is not “the most monstrous of the ugly things” or “the worst” or “the scariest” or “the most worthless of the ugly things.” Rather, the Maori say it’s the god—the highest, the best, the most glorious. I suspect that in the coming days, Taurus, you will have a close encounter with your own version of a “god of ugly things.” Doesn’t it deserve your love and welcome?

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): You have

successfully made the transition from brooding caterpillar to social butterfly. Soon you will be in your full, fluttery glory, never lingering too long with one thought, one friend, or one identity. Some heavyduty, level-headed stalwarts might wish you would be more earthy and anchored, but I don’t share their concern. At least for now, having a long attention span is overrated. You have entered the fidgety, inquisitive part of your cycle, when flitting and flirting and flickering make perfect sense.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Only one

fear is worthy of you. Only one fear is real enough and important enough to awaken and activate the numb part of your intelligence. So for now, I suggest that you retire all lesser fears. Stuff them in a garbage bag and hide them in a closet. Then put on your brave champion face, gather the allies and resources you need, and go forth into glorious battle. Wrestle with your one fear. Reason with it. If necessary, use guile and trickery to gain an advantage. Call on divine inspiration and be a wickedly good truth-teller. And this is crucial: Use your fear to awaken and activate the numb part of your intelligence.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): In the coming

nights, try to see your shadow as it’s cast on the ground by the moon. Not by the sun, mind you. Look for the shadow that’s made by the light of the moon. It might sound farfetched, but I suspect this experience will have a potent impact on your subconscious mind. It may jostle loose secrets that you have been hiding from yourself. I bet it will give you access to emotions and intuitions you have been repressing. It could also help you realize that some of the deep, dark stuff you wrestle with is not bad and scary, but rather fertile and fascinating.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): The ancient

Greek statesman Demosthenes was regarded as a supremely skilled orator. His speeches were so powerful that he was compared to a “blazing thunderbolt.” And yet as a youngster he spoke awkwardly. His voice was weak and his enunciation weird. To transform himself, he took drastic measures. He put pebbles in his mouth to force himself to formulate his words with great care. He recited poems as he ran up and down hills. At the beach, he learned to outshout the pounding surf. Take inspiration from him, Virgo. Now would be an excellent time for you to plan and launch strenuous efforts that will enable you to eventually accomplish one of your long-range goals.

BY ROB BREzSNY LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Long-

distance flirtations may soon be just around the corner or across the street. Remote possibilities are taking shortcuts as they head your way. I swear the far horizon and the lucky stars seem closer than usual. Is it all a mirage? Some of it may be, but at least a part of it is very real. If you want to be ready to seize the surprising opportunities that show up in your vicinity, I suggest you make yourself as innocent and expansive as possible. Drop any jaded attitudes you may be harboring. Let the future know that you are prepared to receive a flood of beauty, truth and help.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): I suspect

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CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

“The soul moves in circles,” said the ancient Greek philosopher Plotinus. Modern psychologist James Hillman agreed, and added this thought: “Hence our lives are not moving straight ahead; instead, hovering, wavering, returning, renewing, repeating.” I bring this to your attention, Capricorn, because you’re now in an extra-intense phase of winding and rambling. This is a good thing! You are spiraling back to get another look at interesting teachings you didn’t master the first time around. You are building on past efforts that weren’t strong enough. Your words of power are crooked, gyrate, curvy, labyrinthine and corkscrew.

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FICTITOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as TB APPRAISALS at 355 East Lassen Ave Suite 38 Chico, CA 95973. TIMOTHY CHRISTOPHER BRADFORD 355 East Lassen Ave Suite 38 Chico, CA 95973. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: T.C. BRADFORD Dated: April 23, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000520 Published: May 7,14,21,28, 2015

FICTITOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as CHICO CONSTRUCTION INC at 35 Jessica Way Cohasset, CA 95973. CHICO CONSTRUCTION INC 35 Jessica Way Cohasset, CA 95973. This business is conducted by a Corporation. Signed: BOEGE LINGEMANN Dated: April 16, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000498 Published: May 7,14,21,28, 2015 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as LIVING TEMPLE MINISTRIES at 2921 Honey Run Rd #39 Chico, CA 95928. NICHOLAS SALERNO III 2921 Honey Run Rd #39 Chico, CA 95928. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: NICK SALERNO III Dated: April 10, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000470 Published: May 14,21,28, June 4,2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as LOST DUTCHMAN BREW at 25 Lost Dutchman Brew Chico, CA 95973. GAY GREGORY JAMES 4990 Rich Bar Road Chico, CA 95928. ROBERT GLENN JAMES 4990 Rich Bar Road Chico, CA 95928. This business is conducted by a Married Couple. Signed: ROBERT G. JAMES Dated: May 11, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000606 Published: May 14,21,28, June 4,2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as RIPPLE WRAPS at 10669 Red Eye Road Yankee Hill, CA 95965. JEFFERY TYLER FLETCHER 10669 Red Eye Road Yankee Hill, CA 95965. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: JEFFERY FLETCHER Dated: May 6, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000599 Published: May 14,21,28 June 4, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as ALL STAR PLUMBING at 1767 Brinson Ln Durham, CA 95938. JOHN SCHWEIGER 1767 Brinson Ln Durham, CA 95938. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: JOHN SCHWEIGER Dated: May 6, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000597 Published: May 14,21,28, June 4, 2015

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as CHICO METAL FAB at 2290 Ivy St Suite #160 Chico, CA 95928. ERIK SCHROEDER 173 East Sacramento Ave Chico, CA 95926. HANS P SCHROEDER 173 East Sacramento Ave Chico, CA 95926. This business is conducted by Copartners. Signed: ERIK SCHROEDER Dated: May 5, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000592 Published: May 14,21,28, June 4, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as KONJO BOUTIQUE at 112 West 2nd St Chico, CA 95928. RUTH LIEBENBERG 472 East 5th Ave Chico, CA 95926. STEVE LIEBENBERG 472 East 5th Ave Chico, CA 95926. This business is conducted by A Married Couple. Signed: STEVE LIEBENBERG Dated: May 7, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000609 Published: May 21,28, June 4,11, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as BUTTE COUNTY JANITORIAL at 12 Noyo Ct Chico, CA 95973. CONNOR STANDLEY 12 Noyo Ct Chico, CA 95973. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: CONNOR STANDLEY Dated: May 4, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000580 Published: May 14,21,28, June 4, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as GEOLOGY ROCKS! AND MINERALS at 145 Sequoyah Ave Chico, CA 95926. KASEY CARLOS VALLE 145 Sequoyah Ave Chico, CA 95926. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: KASEY VALLE Dated: May 4, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000574 Published: May 21,28, June 4,11, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as NOVA PRODUCTIONS at 967 Orient St Chico, CA 95928. DANIEL NELSON 967 Orient St Chico, CA 95928. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: DANIEL NELSON Dated: May 4, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000577 Published: May 14,21,28, June 4, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME - STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT the following persons have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name AUSSIE PET MOBILE NORTH VALLEY at 4 Vallombrosa Circle Chico, CA 95926. 2MK INC 4 Vallombrosa Circle Chico, CA 95926. This business was conducted by a Corporation. Signed: GREG FOUTZ, PRESIDENT Dated: April 20, 2015 FBN Number: 2012-0000200 Published: May 14,21,28, June 4, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as VILLA DEL SOL APARTMENTS at 630 West 2nd Street Chico, CA 95926. PROPERTY INVESTMENT ENTERPRISES, LLC P.O. Box 895 Carmichael, CA 95609. This business is conducted by a Limited Liability Company. Signed: PETE HALIMI, MANAGER Dated: April 16, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000497 Published: May 14,21,28, June 4, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as MAC STONE COUNTERTOPS at 275 Fairchild Street Suite 102 Chico, CA 95973. MATTHEW MCHENRY 813 Oak Lawn Ave. Chico, CA 95926. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: MATT MCHENRY Dated: May 8, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000611 Published: May 21,28, June 4,11, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as PIXEL PLUIE at 286 E. Lassen Ave. Apt. #50 Chico, CA 95973. MAISOUE YANG 286 E. Lassen Ave. Apt. #50 Chico, CA 95973. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: MAISOUE YANG Dated: May 1, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000569 Published: May 21,28, June 4,11, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as LOCAL STYLE HAWAIIAN SHAVE ICE at 11 Montclair Drive Chico, CA 95926. MELONIE JOY GALAGAR 11 Montclair Drive Chico, CA 95926. GREGORY LEE ROYAT 11 Montclair Drive Chico, CA 95926. This business is conducted by A Married Couple. Signed: MELONIE J. GALAGAR Dated: May 15, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000640 Published: May 21,28, June 4,11, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as FAMILY BUSINESS, MOM’S FAMILY BUSINESS, SACRED GROUNDS CAFE at 1692 Mangrove Ave #104 Chico, CA 95926. AINDREA ROMER 1692 Mangrove Ave #104 Chico, CA 95926. JASON CRAIG ROMER 1692 Mangrove Ave #104 Chico, CA 95926. This business is conducted by A Married Couple. Signed: AINDREA ROMER Dated: April 23, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000526 Published: May 21,28, June 4,11, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as SUNSHINE LAUNDRY at 1008 W. Sacramento Chico, CA 95926. JAMES GOULARTE 6038 A Clark Ste 149 Paradise, CA 95969. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: JAMES GOULARTE Dated: March 24, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000396 Published: May 21,28, June 4,11, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as HIGMANGRAPHICS at 2135 Nord Ave #6 Chico, CA 95926. KIMBERLY D HIGMAN 2135 Nord Ave #6 Chico, CA 95926. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: KIMBERLY D. HIGMAN Dated: May 21, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000666 Published: May 28, June 4,11,18, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as PARKERVORT PRODUCTIONS at 1368 Myers Street Oroville, CA 95965. PARKERVORT FARMS INC. 1368 Myers Street Oroville, CA 95965. This business is conducted by a Corporation. Signed: CONNIE PARKS, CFO Dated: May 6, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000596 Published: May 28, June 4,11,18, 2015

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as J AND B PLUMBING at 1589 Arch Way Chico, CA 95973. BILLIE A BIGGS 821 Big Sky Dr Paradise, CA 95969. JARED D DERRICK 1589 Arch Way Chico, CA 95973. This business is conducted by a General Partnership. Signed: JARED DERRICK Dated: May 12, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000624 Published: May 28, June 4,11,18, 2015

NOTICES NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE ERNEST P. MAIA, JR., also known as ERNEST P. MAIA, ERNEST MAIA To all heirs and beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: ERNEST P. MAIA, JR., also known as ERNEST P. MAIA, ERNEST MAIA A Petition for Probate has been filed by: KAREN E. FRIEDMAN in the Superior Court of California, County of Butte. The Petition for Probate requests that: KAREN E. FRIEDMAN be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. 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: June 4, 2015 Time: 9:00a.m. Dept: PROBATE Address of the court: Superior Court of California County of Butte

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1775 Concord 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 representative 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 personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal 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: NICOLE R. PLOTTEL 3120 Cohasset Rd., Ste 10 Chico, CA 95973. Case Number: PR41389 Published: May 14,21,28, 2015

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE CHARLES J. MCFARLAND aka CHARLES JOSEPH MCFARLAND To all heirs and beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: CHARLES J. MCFARLAND aka CHARLES JOSEPH MCFARLAND A Petition for Probate has been filed by: KATHLEEN MCFARLAND and MELINDA MCFARLAND in the Superior Court of California, County of Butte. The Petition for Probate requests that: KATHLEEN MCFARLAND and MELINDA MCFARLAND be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. A hearing on the petition will be held in this court as follows: Date: June 18, 2015 Time: 9:00a.m. Dept: TBA Address of the court: Superior Court of California County of Butte 1775 Concord 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 representative 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 personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal authority may affect your rights as a creditor. You may

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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. Petitioner: KATHLEEN MCFARLAND and MELINDA MCFARLAND 1683 Stebbing Dr., Roseville, CA 95747 Case Number: PR41418 Dated: May 8, 2015 Published: May 14,21,28, 2015

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE MARY ANN SHOLS To all heirs and beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: MARY ANN SHOLS A Petition for Probate has been filed by: RALPH MATHES, TRUSTEE in the Superior Court of California, County of Butte. The Petition for Probate requests that: RALPH MATHES be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to many actions without 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 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: June 18, 2015 Time: 9:00a.m. Dept: C-18 PROBATE Address of the court: Superior Court of California County of Butte 1775 Concord 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 representative 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 personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal 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

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form is available from the court clerk. Attorney for Petitioner: RICHARD S. MATSON RICHARD S. MATSON LAW OFFICE, INC 1342 The Esplanade, Suite A Chico, CA 95926. (530) 343-5373 Case Number: PR41424 Published: May 21,28, June 4, 2015

NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE MARCELLINO RIVAS, JR. To all heirs and beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: MARCELLINO RIVAS, JR. A Petition for Probate has been filed by: ERIC J. RIVAS in the Superior Court of California, County of Butte. The Petition for Probate requests that: ERIC J. RIVAS be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. The petition requests the decedent’s will and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. The petition requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to many actions without 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 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: June 25, 2015 Time: 9:00a.m. Dept: TBA Room: TBA Address of the court: Superior Court of California County of Butte 1775 Concord 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 representative 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 personal delivery to you of a notice under section 9052 of the California Probate Code. Other California statutes and legal 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: RICHARD D. HARDIN, INC 7 Williamsburg Lane Chico, CA 95926. 530-895-8868 Case Number: PR41407 Published: May 28, June 4,11, 2015

NOTICE TO CREDITORS SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA BUTTE COUNTY Case Number: PR-41426 NOTICE TO CREDITORS OF In re THE SHOLS FAMILY 2004 TRUST created August 13, 2004. GLEN WILLIAM SHOLS, DECEDENT, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the creditors and contingent creditors of the above-named decedent, that all persons having claims against the decedent are required to file then with the Superior Court, at 1775 Concord Avenue, Chico, California, and mail or deliver a copy to RALPH MATHES, as trustee of THE SHOLS FAMILY 2004 TRUST dated August 13, 2004, of which the Decedent was the settlor, c/o RICHARD S. MATSON, Attorney at Law, 1342 The Esplanade, Suite A Chico, California 95926, within the later of 4 months after May 21, 2015 or, if notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, 60 days after the date this notice is mailed or personally delivered to you, or you must petition to file a late claim as provided in Probate Code section 19103. A claim form may be obtained from the court clerk. For your protection, you are encouraged to file your claim by certified mail, with return receipt requested. Dated: May 11, 2015 Signed: RICHARD S. MATSON Attorney for RALPH MATHES, Trustee 1342 The Esplanade, Suite A Chico, California 95926. Published: May 21,28, June 4, 2015

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner VALENE and RAY P. VANGTHAO filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: TAROSHI THAO, KEOMONY THAO, MYRA THAO, TAKASHI THAO Proposed name: TAROSHI VANGTHAO, KEOMONY VANGTHAO, MYRA VANGTHAO, TAKASHI VANGTHAO 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: June 24, 2015 Time: 8:30am Dept: TBA The address of the court is: Butte County Superior Court 1775 Concord Ave Chico, CA 95928 Signed: STEPHEN E. BENSON Dated: April 28, 2015 Case Number: 164254 Published: May 7,14,21,28, 2015

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner FRANCINE DEBORAH STAMPER filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: FRANCINE DEBORAH STAMPER Proposed name: DEBORAH FRANCES STAMPER 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.

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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: June 24, 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: May 6, 2015 Case Number: 164288 Published: May 14,21,28,June 4, 2015

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner BRITTANI NICOLE WATERSTRADT filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: BRITTANI NICOLE WATERSTRADT Proposed name: BRITTANY LISE WATERSTRADT 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

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without a hearing. NOTICE OF HEARING Date: July 17, 2015 Time: 9:00am Dept: TBA The address of the court is: Butte County Superior Court 1775 Concord Ave Chico, CA 95928 Signed: MICHAEL P. CANDELA Dated: May 7, 2015 Case Number: 164320 Published: May 28, June 4,11,18, 2015

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner ERICA SMITH filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: ERICA RAE SMITH Proposed name: TAKIYA RAE ERICA COVINGTON 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: July 10, 2015 Time: 9:00am Dept: TBA The address of the court is: Butte County Superior Court 1775 Concord Ave Chico, CA 95928 Signed: STEPHEN E. BENSON Dated: May 12, 2015 Case Number: 164343 Published: May 28, June 4,11,18, 2015

SUMMONS SUMMONS NOTICE TO DEFENDANT: ERIC B BOGARIN YOU ARE BEING SUED BY PLAINTIFF: BUTTE COUNTY CREDIT BUREAU A CORP NOTICE! You have been sued. The court may decide against you without your being heard unless you respond within 30 days. Read the information below. You have 30 CALENDAR DAYS after this summons and legal papers are served on you to file a written response at this court and have a copy served on the plaintiff. A letter or phone call will not protect you. Your written response must be in proper legal form if you want the court to hear your case. There may be a court form that you can use for your response. You can find these court forms and more information at the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), your county library, or the courthouse nearest you. If you cannot pay the filing fee, ask the court clerk for a fee waiver form. If you do not file your response on time, you may lose the case by default, and your wages, money and property may be taken without further warning from the court. There are other legal requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may want to call an attorney referral service. If you cannot afford an attorney, you may be eligible for free legal services from a nonprofit legal services program. You can locate these nonprofit groups at the California Legal Services Web site (www.lawhelpcalifornia.org), the California Courts Online Self-Help Center (www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp), or by contacting your local

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court or county bar association. NOTE: The court has a statutory lien for waived fees and costs on any settlement or arbitration award of $10,000 or more in a civil case. The Court’s lien must be paid before the court will dismiss the case. The name and address of the court is: Chico Courthouse 655 Oleander Avenue, Chico, CA 95926 The name, address and telephone number of plaintiff’s attorney is: JOSEPH L SELBY (#249546) Law Office of Ferris & Selby 2607 Forest Avenue Ste 130 Chico, CA 95928. Dated: August 25, 2014 Signed: KIMBERLY FLENER Case Number: 162858 Published: May 14,21,28, June 4, 2015

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LOVE’S REAL ESTATE Hard to Buy California’s housing affordability is at the top of statewide real estate market concerns. California Association of Realtors (CAR) President Joel Singer fired off some comments at an event in Sacramento recently, saying that for many Californians, housing affordability has become a personal issue. According to CAR, he said, home buyers in California needed to earn a minimum annual income of $87,700 to qualify for the purchase of a $442,430 statewide median-priced, existing single-family home in the first quarter of 2015. We are lucky here in the North State that our median-level home prices aren’t as high as the statewide average, but they are high enough to make affordability just as hard for people earning at the median-income level in our area. When home prices are on the rise, the number of people who can buy a home goes into decline. Singer made some complaints about the issue, if not ideas for a solution, as follows: • California’s housing affordability problem is rooted in an inadequate housing supply, according to Singer. New construction’s recovery has been slow and missing 165,000 new units per year. • “Homeownership is in jeopardy,” he said. “Our challenge as citizens of the state is how to re-establish housing affordability and homeownership when government policy has

failed. There’s no reason why the California median price of a home should be twice that of the national median.” • Factors inhibiting development of new housing units are fiscal interests of local government; local residents’ disdain for future development, especially multifamily units; and an unfavorable legal/business environment created for developers in general and multifamily units in particular. • California’s housing affordability level was close to the national level from 2006 to 2008, but has sharply declined. The peak of 56 percent of Californians able to buy a home in the first quarter of 2012, has dropped to a deteriorated level today, where it hovers at around 30 percent of Californians able to buy, despite favorable interest rates. • Slow income growth has forced people to spend up to two-thirds of their income on housing, most of which is on rental housing.

20 Jasper Dr. • ChiCo

• Singer explained California’s workforce as a whole cannot afford to buy a median-priced home because most house and rent payments are above historic shares of income. “Affordable rents position people to buy affordable homes, and in California, we have neither,” said Singer.

This south Chico home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, updated kitchen & windows, good sized living room with cozy wood stove plus a bonus room. The roof has just been replaced along with a fresh coat of exterior paint! Close to restaurants, shopping and the freeway lots of bang for the buck

As housing prices go up and down, through recessions and booms, history shows that California housing affordability is a challenge.

$265,000 Mark Reaman | REALTOR | Century 21 Jeffries Lydon (530) 228-2229 | markreaman@gmail.com

DOUG LOVE is Sales Manager at Century 21 Jeffries Lydon. Email escrowgo@aol.com, or call 530-680-0817.

Bidwell Park area newer ICE $409,900 custom home NEW PR

Canyon Oaks home w/ amazing views. - $530,000 4 bed 3 bath Pool w/ waterfall -

4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2209 sq ft,

$425,000

In the Avenues 3/2 bonus room, pool - $279,000 Forest Ranch 5 bed 3 bath price to sale - $249,900 Mountain Cabin $115,000

Gorgeous 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 3 car garage

Richie built home. Home is LD SOfeatures 1978 sq ft and a yard right out if sunset magazine

$354,000

KIMBERLEY TONGE | (530) 518-5508

Alice Zeissler | 530.518.1872

Beautiful, one of a kind, Tudor 4 bd/3 ba, 3,657 sq ft, 1-acre, $579,900 Gated community, lovely 2,531 sq ft with VIEW! $435,000 18 acres, forest, 1,580 sq ft home, cash only $225,000 Pinnacle building lot, 2.03 acs $330,000 Park! 4bed/3bth, 2,558 sq ft, solar! $479,500

Teresa Larson • (530)899-5925 www.ChicoListings.com • chiconativ@aol.com

West side, 3bd/3ba, 2,901 sqft .29ac $465,000 G 1,305 sq ft $229,500 DIN Light + bright 3 bed 2 bth, PEN G sq ft $228,500 Updated 3PEN bed 2 DIN bth, 1,170 G 1,344 sq ft $49,900 Senior mobile 2 bed/2 DINbth, PEN

Super nicePEN 3 bed DIN 2bth, G 1,391 sq ft $269,500 Teresa Larson (530) 899-5925 www.ChicoListings.com • chiconativ@aol.com

The following houses were sold in Butte County by real estate agents or private parties during the week of May 11, 2015 – May 15, 2015. The housing prices are based on the stated documentary transfer tax of the parcel and may not necessarily reflect the actual sale price of the home. ADDRESS 860 E 1st Ave 14300 Coutolenc Rd 34 Naranja Ave 195 Stringtown Rd 2603 Oro Quincy Hwy 6 Zepher Way 116 Kristee Pl 81 Kokanee Dr 3492 Oro Bangor Hwy 1363 Grand Ave 2945 Elgin St

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TOWN

PRICE

BR/BA

Chico Magalia Oroville Oroville Oroville Oroville Oroville Oroville Oroville Oroville Oroville

$195,000.00 $421,000.00 $330,000.00 $220,000.00 $185,000.00 $184,000.00 $182,500.00 $173,000.00 $165,000.00 $160,000.00 $135,000.00

2/ 1 3/ 2.5 4/ 2 2/ 1 3/ 1.5 3/ 1.5 2/ 2 3/ 3 3/ 1 3/ 1 3/ 2

SQ. FT. 1037 2823 2376 992 1352 1466 1562 1958 1364 1136 1274

ADDRESS 5273 Walmer Rd 2555 Forestview Dr 18 Las Plumas Way 893 Harlan Ave 6476 Danika Ct 6165 Coral Ave 5139 Country Club Dr 801 College Hill Rd 2226 Demille Rd 550 Sunset Dr 5815 Oak Creek Dr

TOWN

PRICE

BR/BA

Oroville Oroville Oroville Oroville Paradise Paradise Paradise Paradise Paradise Paradise Paradise

$135,000.00 $132,500.00 $118,000.00 $110,000.00 $425,000.00 $335,000.00 $263,000.00 $225,000.00 $224,500.00 $164,000.00 $115,000.00

4/ 2 3/ 2 3/ 2 3/ 1 3/ 2 4/ 2 3/ 1.5 3/ 2 2/ 2 2/ 1 2/ 2

SQ. FT. 1179 1120 2004 1562 2420 2436 1694 1539 1382 1192 1910

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Lake Almanor Lakefront Cabin

Enjoy a beautiful, level lakefront parcel in historic Prattville on the west shore of Lake Almanor with its 11 mile hiking/ biking trail, marinas, resorts, restaurants, picnic areas, scenic views of Lassen Peak & beaches! Build your dream home on the lake while enjoying the existing 1 bed, 1 bath cabin. MLS#201400394 $495,000. Tim O’Brien 530-258-1483 • SellingPlumasCounty.com BRE#01074938

More Home for Your Money, on the Ridge in... For all your Real Estate Needs call (530) 872-7653 Hard to find 5 bedroom 4 bath custom home, over 3100 Sq.Ft in a beautiful subdivision. Gorgeous landscaping, asking $374,000 AD#683 John Hosford 530-872-6816

1303 Sunset, 4/bd 1½ ba plus office charmer with coved ceilings, hardwood flooring under new carpet, central heat/ air, water feature, private fenced yard with deck, lots of natural light! $275,000

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CalBRE# 00991783

BRE# 01011224

5350 Skyway, Paradise | www.C21Skyway.com | Paradise@c21selectgroup.com

CANYON VIEWS!

East Shore Lake View Property

Attractive LAKEVIEW home on Lake Almanor's Eastshore. Great room with vaulted ceiling & wonderful natural light, kitchen with tile counters & gas range/oven. Efficient floor plan with 3 bedrooms & 2 baths on main level, & spacious bonus room downstairs with wet bar & half bath. Large 2 car garage attached. Features include ceiling speakers, FA heat, woodstove, AC, ceiling fans, radiant heat system, wraparound deck, irrigation system for landscaping, driveway lighting, deeded lake access easement. MLS#201400053…$359,000

Pat Penick • BRE#00847825 • (530) 258-7876

Victorian Farmhouse in Country Club

QUALITY & BEAUTY! 4BR/5BA, 5171 Sq.Ft on 82 AC. Library, pool, solar, tile roof, whole house generator, granite, 5 car garage, landscaping, views of valley. $1,650,000 AD#689 Mike Metz 530-520-5858

OH GIVE ME LAND, Lots Of Land! Over 10 Acres, 2BR/2BA Your own Ranchette within the Oaks and Rolling Hills. Complete with Shop & Horse stalls. 2 lots, X fenced. $239,000 AD#746 Dori Regalia 530-872-6829

4 BEDROOM NEAR EMMA WILSON! Fireplace, fresh interior paint, new dishwasher. Great neighborhood! 1037 Clotilde Way $285,000.

Laura Burghardt, CRS, GRI, ePRO www.CityOfTreesRealty.com | (530) 864-6632

9 ACRES, GREAT VIEWS, & great well at your new homes site! $95,000 AD #695 Ginny Snider 530-872-6814

Chester Commercial Property

Amazing custom built 4BR/3BA home on 5+ ac. Gorgeous granite in kitchen, beautiful wood floors. Downstairs family/media/ exercise room w/separate entrance! Att. 3-car garage; Wait until you see the detached 24x40 garage/shop. Master bedroom suite, jetted tub, dual lavs & tiled floors. #238 Julie Rolls 530.872.5880

$520,000

VERY ROOMY 2BR plus bonus room, ceiling fans,

beautiful fireplace with gas insert. Fresh exterior paint, attached two car garage with direct access, plenty of parking. Newer flooring in kitchen, tile counters. Terrific large fenced backyard with fruit tress, storage shed. Entry is level, very few steps throughout. #237 Julie Rolls 530.872.5880

$212,900

www.RemaxOfParadise.com Superb location, superb condition. Victorian style farmhouse home backs to Rec. Area 1, on Peninsula Dr. side of lakeshore, short walk to beach, tennis, band shell and boat launch. Four bedrooms plus office, 3 bathrooms. Grand entry with vaulted ceiling and stairwell to second story. Formal living & dining rooms, plus family room and cozy breakfast nook. New driveway, exterior paint, & some interior paint. Attached 2 car garage. This bright and spacious home shows like new and has been maintained to a tee. MLS#201500336…$590,000

Linda Pohler• BRE#01135477 • (530) 253-9135

REDUCED! This commercial building is on the perfect lot with the perfect location! On .23 acre corner parcel on Main Street/ Highway 36. 1,228 sq. ft. building includes reception area, conference room with small kitchen area, large several work stations, private office, storage room & handicap accessible restroom. FA heat & central AC. Level access with large parking area. Large deck with handicap ramp. Offers lots of possibilities! MLS#201101071...$145,000

Cathy Kuersten • BRE#01127520 • (530) 375-3775

www.AlmanorColdwellBanker.com

530.872.5880

Of Paradise

6635 Clark Rd. Paradise, CA 95969 CalBRE#01844065 Each office is independently owned and operated.

SERVING ALL OF BUTTE COUNTY May 28, 2015

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