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the safety factor The Chico Chamber of Commerce deserves credit for developing a five-
Reflecting on gold fever Emiles in Butte Creek Canyon, a charming event a few from where I live. The craft booths and old-
arlier this summer I went to the annual 49er Fair
time fun, though, are far removed from gold fever, the powerful force that drove thousands of dreamers here and changed our landscape forever. I have seen gold fever up close, and it’s hard to predict and even harder to resist. When I worked at a newspaper in Alaska in the 1970s, our photographer abruptly quit to help his brother work a claim in by the Brooks Range. He’d found Joe Wills a gold nugget up there on a the author is public visit, and when he returned he affairs director at could not sleep. I can still see Chico state, a writer his crazed look as he packed and licensed marup, every wasted second sheer riage and family therapist. agony for him. That same year, our former publisher suddenly sunk his savings into mining equipment and disappeared into the Alaskan bush. Some
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sourdoughs had shown him a map that looked straight out of the film The Treasure of the Sierra Madre. About 10 years later, I got a taste of it. My wife and I were seduced by a multilevel marketing pitch that involved selling gold jewelry. All skepticism abandoned me, and at night I rapturously imagined becoming rich. And then, over time, the madness was gone, along with some money, of course. But, in the grip of it, how I loved handling those bracelets and necklaces! Gold fever is a curious blend of obsession and adventure. It grabs you like an addiction, but there’s no shame in it, and in fact you worry what will happen if you don’t answer the siren’s call. Many people who stayed behind during the Gold Rush despaired that they did not take the leap, even feeling like those who perished had chosen a better fate. Gold fever makes you do foolish and dangerous things, and rarely in the end is the mother lode found, the dream fulfilled. But the deep yearning it triggers, if it’s not crushed by disappointment and loss, is as good as gold. A greater fire for living is a fever worth having. □
point “Community Vision” for the city’s future over the next 10 years, as presented to the City Council on Aug. 4. We don’t necessarily disagree with the report’s finding that the No. 1 goal is improving public safety. But in their effort to prove that Chico is less safe than ever, chamber President and CEO Katie Simmons and board Chairman Mark Francis relied on a single, rather shaky, data point: the FBI’s ranking of Chico in the bottom third of California cities in terms of crime rate. There’s been a pervasive sense that “the experience of living and doing business in Chico has changed,” and not for the better, Simmons told the council. “It’s the No. 1 issue of our membership...,” Francis added. “And the fact is … it’s getting worse.” The FBI stats are dubious, however. They rely on the cities’ reports, and no two cities report crimes in the same way. Also, at a time when many police departments are understaffed, many crimes go unreported. In fact, the better a police force is at reporting crimes, the worse the city’s crime rate. It used to be that Chicoans saw their community as a special place with friendly people who were actively involved in making it better. For several years now, however, there has been a growing emphasis on crime that has fed the perception that Chico isn’t safe. Fortunately, the rest of the vision plan focuses on positive goals: fiscal solvency at City Hall; retaining anchor businesses; maintaining “vibrant public spaces”; and “creating premier facilities and community amenities.” Can’t argue with that. And the recently released annual report from Team Chico, of which the chamber is a member, highlights the many positive economic developments in the city. Good work there, too. We notice that the Chico Police Officers’ Association has stopped beating the safety drum since it signed its contract with the city. The rest of us should follow its example. Enough with the fear-mongering. Spread the word (again): Chico is a great place to live. □
Well done, supes The Glenn County Board of Supervisor’s decision to place a temporary
moratorium on the drilling of new wells may seem extreme to some folks, but considering the unprecedented nature of the drought and plans by the Glenn County Irrigation District to build five wells designed to pump massive volumes of groundwater, the supervisors made the right call. The thing is, the groundwater supplies everyone. It’s viewed as a commodity by the district, but it’s a resource first for local residents and farmers. A few weeks ago, this paper attended a meeting hosted by GCID regarding those proposed five wells—a gathering ostensibly for the public to learn more about that plan. However, there was no information presented at the meeting that wasn’t in the district’s draft environmental impact report and the officials present refused to answer questions from members of the public. That only added to the concerns farmers and residents who live in the area have about how the plan may impact their livelihoods and homes. What the supervisors did was put the best interests of locals first by approving the moratorium. It was the right call. Only when the elected leaders have enough evidence that the aquifer can sustain the region—not just current water users but also those seeking to tap the supply for the first time—should the ban be lifted. □
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Help from friends Last week, I had the pleasure of talking about journalism to high school students from Arcata who visited Chico for a couple of days. I’d rounded up some friends and colleagues from various Northern California newspapers—including this one, The Sacramento Bee and the San Francisco Chronicle—to give the kids a good variety of speakers. I owe them. A former local journalist who now teaches English and a newspaper class roped me into organizing the event and I should thank him for doing so. The kids were funny and engaging, and they listened to me gush about storytelling and the importance of this difficult and beautiful profession I fell in love with 15 years ago. It was invigorating in a way I hadn’t expected. The workshop couldn’t have come at a busier time for me, professionally and personally. I’d recently returned from vacation with a nasty case of bronchitis and was buried in a week’s worth of messages. I also needed to work on a photo display for my dad’s 70th birthday party that Saturday. And to top it off, our cover story on hot professors hit a major snag late last week on deadline. We couldn’t get a hold of enough people who have the distinction of being ranked on ratemyprofessors.com as a so-called flaming red chili pepper—our premise for the story. I have math instructor Mark Mavis to thank for the piece coming together. As I told him when we sat down at Midtown Local on Monday afternoon, days after deadline for that story, his interview was the last piece of the puzzle. Mavis, whom I’d never met before that day, was a good sport and so were the three other interviewees who trusted us to do what we’d intended—profile them and the good work they do in education. After last week, I have a better understanding of the reasons people go into teaching. Classes at Chico State and Butte College begin on Monday. Welcome back, students! And good luck, educators! Switching gears now, I want to let readers know about Feed Your Soul—an upcoming special event being organized by the folks at Bacio Catering & Carryout and Six Degrees Coffee in honor of their beloved friend Mandy Johnston and her husband, John Pearson. I wrote about Mandy a few months ago in this space. She’s one of the nicest people in Chico and she’s battling cancer. Her friends in the local foodie community have rallied around her, putting together a crowdfunding campaign to help alleviate the financial burden the young couple faces as Mandy undergoes treatment. This new fundraising effort is a farm-to-fork dinner up in beautiful and cool Butte Meadows on Saturday, Aug. 29, and it sounds amazing. Several local farms are collaborating with the caterer to provide attendees with fresh and local organic greens, cheese and slow-braised meats. The moonlit event is billed as an uplifting evening, complete with wine and beer, music, and, of course, the good company of Mandy’s friends and loved ones. For more info and to purchase tickets, go to eventbrite.com and search for Feed Your Soul.
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Yes, we should all know what’s in the food we’re eating. The problem is that we are attempting to feed a growing population and sometimes failing. GMO will assist us. There have been countless scientific studies showing no harm to people from GMO foods. See Scientific American’s articles on the subject. The bottom line is that this is not a liberal vs. conservative issue. Those believing GMOs are bad for us are ignoring the science, much like climate change deniers. When we label GMOs on food products, people get nervous. When a rule was passed in France for such labeling, in effect, it killed those products. With all the junk foods we eat, it seems ridiculous to be afraid of something that’s been scientifically proven to be harmless. Some other advantages of GMOs are less pesticides, better nutrition and cheaper foods. I am a little torn on this issue because I believe we should know what’s in our food, but if it means the end of GMOs, I’d say not label it at all. Besides, what foods
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Casting Stone Re “Politicking all around” (Second & Flume, by Melissa Daugherty, Aug. 13): Last year, Chico City Councilman Randall Stone was politically attacked by the former police chief, the police union president and a police officer. So Stone responded by pointing out the officer had possibly racist postings on his public Facebook page. And the city can get sued for it. Turns out, the law gives the city employees the right to rip their boss’ boss (Stone), but Stone had given up some First Amendment rights by getting elected. Stone gets ripped by speakers at City Council meetings and in the newspapers on a regular basis. As an elected official, he is an employee of us, and he just has to take it. And the city clerk records this for the public record. Recently, Stone criticized the city clerk (who is a direct employee of the council) in a public way, and legal action was threatened for creating a hostile work environment. Stone is compensated $20,000 as a councilman. City Clerk Debbie Presson is compensated $200,000. Former Police Chief Mike Maloney’s pension is $150,000 a year. Police union President Peter Durfee is compensated $140,000 for being an officer. And Officer Todd
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Judge, jury and executioner: “Gentleman, I will not tolerate a mockery to be made of my courtroom; approach the bench please!” Confucius: “Be not ashamed of mistakes and thus make them crimes.” Yoda: “Randall Stone again, this is... hmmmmm? Croaking frog of Council Pond in glass house should not throw Stone’s at others? Learned lesson, no? Transparency what you seek, yes? Confucius: “Men’s natures are alike; it is their habits that carry them far apart.” Polonius: “Madness in his method, maybe.” Falstaff: “Discretion better part of valor.” “Slip” Mahoney: “Incriminatin’! Absotootly incriminatin’! Throw da bum out!” Einstein: “Ya! Transparency = Bigotry + Humiliating Public Accusations x Jumping the Gun divided by Ethical Behavior Exonerated by Kangaroo Court Gratitude squared!” Rick Vagts Chico
Questions for the sheriff Re “Jailhouse economy” (Newslines, by Ken Smith, Aug. 13): I support a modernized jail that provides a humane environment
for violent criminals away from society that’s a safe work environment for officers. On the other hand, after reading this story, I don’t support the sheriff’s reason for building a new jailhouse. The sheriff is quoted: “[individuals with] medical issues, mental disorders, and drug and alcohol dependency” should be “stabilized while in custody, then we … continue collaborating with Behavioral Health to achieve a continuity of care when … released.” How does the sheriff envision officers properly and professionally engaged with individuals suffering medical issues, mental disorders, and drug and alcohol dependency? Will officers receive training as EMTs and addiction specialists to provide proper and professional care before they collaborate with Behavioral Health? What are the medical issues he’s referring to? And will the sheriff or his officers maintain a recovery program as rigorous as a rehabilitation facility? The grant should build a new jail for violent criminals and a new Behavioral Health facility for nonviolent individuals in need of an authority to help them. Providing treatment in jail isn’t the same thing as a recovery program instead of jail. Incarceration is not the same thing as treatment.
I just read Howard Hardee’s interview with healthcare opportunist Kyle Silvestro. Purely out of compassion for the hyperimpatient Mr. Silvestro’s health, my smartphone took a CAT scan of the metadata of his abdomen from your paper’s photo. Quick as I could snap my algorithms, I made his diagnosis—FOS (medically trained personnel will recognize this). Thanks to the growing boatload of “data-driven” leaches like SyTrue, I have less time to spend with my patients who in one way or another pay my wages for their time spent. Pawning themselves off as members of my “healthcare team” in “official required response” multipage letters, companies like Silvestro’s: 1) tell me to do things to my patients that I already know about, 2) give me information about my patients that is frequently wrong. Where’s the patient’s right to privacy gone? And where’s my paycheck for spending time with my new “team”? Anyone who thinks this technology will improve any area of health care other than their wallets needs a psychiatrist. My medical advice to the family is to beam Mr. Silvestro back into cyberspace where he can re-become a long series of ones and zeros, mostly the latter.
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Center of the conversation Peace group focuses efforts on racism, understanding white privilege that every day I get treated differently “I because of my skin color, but in a more
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positive way than others do,” said 17-yearold Jordanne Provance, story and during the End to Police photo by Brutality Protest she Ken Smith helped organize last kens @ Sunday (Aug. 16) at n ew srev i ew. c o m Chico City Plaza. Provance, who is fair-skinned with dyed pink hair, explained she’d planned the rally partly because of her dismay over conversations she’s had about recent police killings of unarmed blacks. “I realized that when someone white dies [in a similar situation], nobody questions their character, nobody disgraces their name, and nobody thinks for a second that what happened wasn’t wrong,” she said. “When a black life is lost, people instantly start questioning what they had on them, and what were they doing. It’s always made out to be their fault.” The young woman related how many whites discount the racial element to how law enforcement officers interact with people of color: “They always turn it around and say, ‘Well, what about white people?’” Afterward, as the two-dozen-plus rally participants began lining the sides of Broadway Street with signs bearing slogans like “Black Lives Matter,” the driver of a passing pickup truck—as if to prove Provance’s point—yelled out “Cops’ lives matter!”
Offstage, Provance—a Chico native who
graduated from independent studies at age 16 and begins studying psychology at Butte College this semester—gave more information about how the rally came together. “It seems like I’m constantly watching black lives turn into another headline,” she said. “I was personally really sick of not doing anything about it … I’m active and very vocal online and over social media, but I really wanted to do something to get the town involved, to make a public statement against racism and wrongful killings by the police, and to educate people about what’s happening.” Provance said she contacted the Chico Peace and Justice Center several weeks ago for advice, and CPJC staff and volunteers helped her obtain the necessary permits, and to publicize and stage the event. In a separate recent interview, CPJC co-director Olivia Schmidt said she’s witnessed a distinct rise in community involvement, concern and awareness of racial issues in light of police killings of unarmed blacks, civil unrest in Ferguson, Mo., the June 17 Charleston church shooting and other high-profile racial incidents. She also believes conversations about white privilege and questions about the white supremacist nature of modern society have moved from activist circles to mainstream America. “There is definitely a broader community response to racism and white
supremacy going on in Chico right now,” said Schmidt, noting that one of the CPJC’s primary missions if to help foster and provide a “safe space” for those conversations. “These things have floated to the top of white consciousness in the last few months, and we’re trying to harness that awareness by continuing our own work and creating space for new groups.” One of the newest groups Schmidt referred to is the Coalition for Reconciliation and Community Transformation, abbreviated as CRCT but commonly called “Cricket.” The group formed in response to an incident in which a Confederate flag was placed in the yard of a multiracial family late on the night of Jan. 26, following a racially charged confrontation between a family member and Chico High School students earlier that day (see “Flag flak,” Newslines, Feb. 26, and “Hijinks or Hate?” Newslines, Feb. 12). CRCT’s main goal is to develop protocols for community response to acts of racial violence or prejudice. The group is still in the developmental phase, and at its latest meeting on Aug. 12 discussed finalizing a mission statement, readying support for last Sunday’s rally and whether it will begin meeting bi-weekly as formerly active members return from summer vacation (the group currently meets on the second Wednesday of each month). Among the CPJC’s long-standing efforts is a month-long reading and dis-
cussion group based around Michelle Alexander’s book The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness, the latest session of which began Aug. 3. “[The New Jim Crow] workshop is about helping people understand the way our legal system supports the use of the war on drugs as a tool for racialized social control,” Schmidt explained. “It does a very good job of articulating how the history adds up to a very clear picture that policing is a tool used to incarcerate massive amounts of people of color, and poor people of all races.” Another group, the Human Relations Network, meets the first Monday of every month at the center to discuss issues of discrimination or violence in the local community and foster dialogue. Schmidt said that group is commonly attended by members of local law enforcement organizations, as well as community activists from Stonewall, the NAACP and homeless advocates. Yet another organization based out of the building is the MLK Unity Group. That organization is primarily dedicated to planning annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations in Chico, but also deals with current issues. On the evening of Monday, Aug. 31, the CPJC will host a three-hour Beyond Violence meeting, an interactive, experiential workshop at which participants will be asked to explore and examine their own relationships to racism and white privilege in contemporary American society. The CPJC’s ramped-up focus on race relations has apparently not gone unnoticed, by supporters and detractors alike. On Monday (July 20), a man who’d previously been ejected from the center twice for using anti-Semitic speech entered the office and began referring to President Obama using racial epithets. He was again ejected, but returned soon after to scrawl phrases like “Obama kills 2 million women” and “3.6 million Caucasions [sic] being Holocausted” in chalk on the sidewalk outside the center. Police were contacted and a fire crew quickly removed the missives with a pressure washer. No charges were filed, as no actual damage was done. “In this case, I think he’s approaching us because we’re doing anti-racism work,” Schmidt said the day of the incident. “He’s obviously got a racist agenda. “I think it’s important at this point for any instance of outright white supremacy that’s showing up in our community to be flagged as something that we can’t just write off or ignore. We need to be addressing these issues head on.” □
‘Sucking air’ Glenn County places moratorium on new permits for drilling water wells ith an economy heavily dependent on an $800 million agricultural industry, W officials in Glenn County recognize the
importance of managing the groundwater that brings life to local farmland. But with wells going dry throughout the region in this fourth year of drought, Glenn County Supervisor Leigh McDaniel believes that the time has come to “draw a line in the sand”—even at the risk of that industry. That’s how McDaniel described his proposal to enact a countywide, six-month moratorium on the issuance of permits to drill new water wells, both ag and domestic, which he brought forth during the panel’s regular meeting on Tuesday (Aug. 18) at the Civic Memorial Building in Willows. The moratorium, originally requested by farmer Sharon Ellis, a member of local group Save Our Water Resources, is intended to cease drilling “until we can hatch up good management practices for issuing well permits,” McDaniel said. He suggested basing those practices in part on drought measures taken by neighboring counties. (On June 30, Colusa County passed a similar six-month moratorium on drilling.) “We are probably the only county in this [area] that doesn’t have additional requirements on wells and groundwater,” McDaniel lamented. “Whereas I could say we were ahead of the game five or six years ago, we’re a little behind now.” McDaniel’s three fellow supervisors (the District 3 seat has been vacant since Supervisor Steve Soeth resigned in July)
also expressed concern with Glenn County’s groundwater levels and agreed that curtailing agricultural drilling is necessary to reduce the strain on the Tuscan Aquifer. In Supervisor John Viegas’ district, for example, 24 domestic wells have recently gone dry, and in a personal aside, Viegas said he lowered his home well by 40 feet because it was “sucking air.” In the broader context, data collected by monitoring wells show that groundwater levels steadily decreased in most parts of the county between 2004 and 2014, McDaniel said. However, some well owners aren’t as bad off
as others. Farmer Seth Fiack, who spoke during the public comment section of the meeting, said that groundwater levels on his property along the Sacramento River have remained steady during the drought. As such, he argued against an across-the-board moratorium. “I’m dealing with orchards that have too much water,” Fiack said. “There are areas of this county that have a groundwater problem, and there are areas that do not. To arbitrarily put a moratorium across the whole county is wrong.” Several speakers shared similar con-
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Glenn County Supervisor Leigh McDaniel believes the recently imposed moratorium on new well-drilling permits is long overdue. PHOtO BY HOWARD HARDEE
cerns—that the proposed moratorium “paints too broad a brush,” as local farmer Wally Cramer put it, and that it’s unfair to ban drilling in areas where there’s plenty of groundwater. Meanwhile, supporters of the measure, such as Ellis of Save Our Water Resources, urged the supervisors to act quickly. “There doesn’t seem to be enough urgency about where our groundwater is,” she said. Ellis added that McDaniel’s previous attempt to pass a moratorium on well-drilling in 2014 “would have helped slow things down, make us farmers think about putting in future orchards, to start being more sustainable and to think about our practices.” Supervisor Dwight Foltz agreed with the sentiment that “one size doesn’t fit all,” and proposed an amendment that would apply the moratorium to only agricultural wells. However, Foltz’s motion failed to draw a second, leaving the supervisors to vote on the moratorium as initially proposed by McDaniel. The proposal passed unanimously, thereby immediately enacting the six-month moratorium on drilling new wells in Glenn County. Well owners who already have permits but haven’t yet drilled their wells are still allowed to do so. McDaniel emphasized that the moratorium is temporary, putting new drilling on hold while county staff works toward drafting comprehensive land- and water-use regulations based on data collected by monitoring wells throughout the county. “I’m not promoting an idea that would prohibit the people in Glenn County from getting water,” he said. “What I am suggesting is that we don’t punch any more holes in the ground and put any more pressure on our aquifer until we better understand things.” —HowaRD HaRDee h owa rd h @ newsr ev iew.c o m
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day walking in the woods with my dog have allowed me to heal on a much deeper level.” Today, Hutchinson is committed
to educating people about bipolar disorder and advocating for those with the illness. Though initially hesitant to take up public speaking and advocacy, she overcame her reluctance because, “At the outset, I felt so much shame and fear about my illness that it made me feel very suicidal. Now I feel a deep responsibility to share my story in the hope that someone else going through that suffering will gain hope and not feel alone.” Messages in her music have led to invitations to schools, hospitals and conferences. She travels the country playing songs, talking about the illness and showing a documentary about her experiences titled Pack Up Your Sorrows, which she will screen at Enloe Conference Center this Saturday, Aug. 22. Hutchinson said the film developed after she met filmmakers Rob Stegman and Todd Kwait while participating in another documentary the duo made about the Cambridge folk music scene. She described feeling an immediate emotional connection to the men and how further meetings and discussions with them about her journey led to the conception of Pack Up Your Sorrows, which Hutchinson said “has been an amazing and very organic collaboration. We knew that we wanted
to inspire more conversation about these issues and tell a story about mental illness through the lens of my personal experience.” Filled with images of the natural world and imbued with Hutchinson’s music, the film explores a wide range of issues related to bipolar disorder. In the course of making the film, Hutchinson and the filmmakers also conducted interviews with many of the leading minds researching the illness and how it can best be managed and treated. “The thing we’d like people to take away from seeing Pack Up Your Sorrows is a wish to continue the conversation,” Hutchinson said. “By talking about these issues, we can help end discrimination [against those afflicted with mental illness] and promote a culture where everyone feels safe to get help when they need it. We want people to walk away feeling empowered and hopeful that things can change.” Asked how she chose Chico as a destination on her tour, Hutchinson revealed her personal connections to the area: “My father’s family is from Chico. My grandfather, W.H. ‘Old Hutch’ Hutchinson, was a beloved professor and historian at Chico State, and we’re bringing the film to Chico on Aug. 22 in honor of my uncle’s birthday. “We lost my uncle, who also went by the name Hutch, to suicide this past April, and the film is dedicated to him.” —CAREY WILSON
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orning fig farmer Bob Steinacher of Maywood Farms usually begins harvesting his main crop of fruit in early- to midAugust. But this year, Steinacher was in his 170-acre orchard picking figs on July 6. Other California farmers also have experienced record early harvests, thanks to exceptionally warm weather during the winter, spring and summer. Some say these changes offer farmers and scientists a glimpse of what could become the norm as climate change trends advance. Early harvests are not necessarily a bad thing. However, they are significant because they are among the first visible symptoms of what may lead to a dramatic rearrangement of California’s agricultural geography and water-use policies. Decreased snowpack in the mountains will mean less late-summer stored water. As water supplies become increasingly stressed, agricultural industries will wither in places. Growing regions likely will shift northward, arid regions will become less productive and measures will be taken to regulate use of water. In some cases, the global-warming phenomenon that is causing sea level rise and Asian heat waves actually may be creating benefits for local farmers. While winter chill hours are required by many
temperate fruit trees—such as most stone fruits—in order to produce large, healthy crops, Ed George, a Winters peach farmer, says the absence of cold this year actually resulted in a better crop: The fruits were fewer, but bigger. “It made it easier for me,” he said. “I was harvesting bigger fruit and less of them. If your crop is too big you get a bunch of marbles.” Overall, however, the effects of warming on California’s most lucrative fruit crops are likely to be negative ones. After the balmy winter and spring of 2014, the state’s pistachio crop was thick with blanks—empty shells that result when erratic temperatures throw male and female trees out of sync during bloom time. Almonds may be in trouble, too. Gurreet Brar, the UC extension farm adviser for nut crops in Fresno County, says the almond industry may be effected as winters and springs become warmer. Although almonds are heat-loving trees with a low requirement for chill hours, Brar says they pollinate less effectively during heat spells. He also says there is evidence that bees may be less effective as pollinators during warmer weather. Bees are essential for almond farmers, who pay to have millions of beehives shipped into the state from around the world during the winter bloom period.
The almond industry, in cooperation with the UC extension system, is conducting trials of about 30 new almond varieties that could be used to replace those that lose productivity under long-term warming trends. Some of these varieties show increased tolerance for high salinity levels in the soil. “And about 10 of them are selffruitful,” Brar said. That means they will self-pollinate, without the assistance of bees. It may hardly be a coincidence that the state’s warmest years have come with its most severe drought, and water supply problems are likely to plague farmers in the future. Roger Boulton, a professor of enology at UC Davis, says creating a water market in which all users pay a fair rate would be a first—and very big—step toward long-term water use sustainability, since it would incentivize intensive users—like growers of alfalfa and almonds—to improve their water use efficiency. “Under the current system, smaller communities and cities pay a lot for water so that big growers in agriculture can get water very cheaply,” Boulton said. “If people who use lots of water had to pay more for it, they’d probably think harder about how to use less of it.” —ALASTAIR BLAND
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HEALTHLINES Pleasant Valley football coach Mark Cooley says he’s revised his philosophy on how to deal with players caught drinking or using drugs since learning about Athlete Committed.
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MORE BLOOMIN’ ALGAE As concerns grow over an enormous toxic algae bloom spreading through ocean waters from California to Alaska, scientists also are warning of algae threatening droughtstricken freshwater sources. According to a report conducted by Oregon State University, cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, is flourishing due to a combination of factors that include increased wastewater nutrients and agricultural runoff as well as rising temperatures and CO2 levels. “In 2015, drought and low snowpack throughout the West has led to large and toxic algae bloom earlier than previous years,” the report reads. Drinking cyanobacteria-contaminated water can be fatal to pets or wildlife, and the report notes that both the Willamette River and Upper Klamath Lake in Oregon have posted warnings due to the current bloom. And in California, a toxic cynobacteria bloom has forced the closure of Lake Temescal in Oakland for the second year in a row.
PASS THE BUTTER, NOT THE MARGARINE In what’s touted as the biggest study yet conducted on the subject, Canadian researchers have concluded that, while there are plenty of proven risks associated with ingesting trans fats (margarine, shortening), a reasonable amount of saturated fat (animal-derived fats, mostly) in a person’s diet results in no significant health risks. According to the Toronto Sun, the study, published in BMJ, showed that “saturated fat intake was not tied to coronary heart disease, cardiovas- Photo by steve Johnson cular disease, stroke or type 2 diabetes,” while “[c]onsuming industrial trans fats was associated with a 34 percent increase in all-cause mortality, a 28 percent increased risk of heart disease mortality and a 21 percent increase in the risk of heart disease.” So, go ahead and eat that real butter. Send your health-related news tips to Howard Hardee at howardh@newsreview.com.
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Committed to change Drug and alcohol policy proves a positive force on Chico high school sports teams by
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team with a strong tradition but also a new standard for off-the-field performance. The Chico Unified School District had recently adopted Athlete Committed, a national program sponsored locally by the Butte County Department of Behavioral Health. For both Pleasant Valley and Chico high schools, the district revised conduct policies for students involved in extracurricular activities, reflecting the consequences for drug and alcohol use framed by Athlete Committed. Students breaking the rules regarding drinking and drugs wouldn’t necessarily lose their right to participate. Rather, at the discretion of their coaches/advisers, they
could earn a second chance by changing their behavior. For Cooley, in his second decade of coaching, this represented a significant shift. He came to PV with a no-tolerance mindset; he’d allow no drinking or drug use from players, and dismiss from his team any player caught doing so. As he learned more about the rationale behind the Athlete Committed program and the policies, however, his thinking evolved, and so did his disciplinary actions—three players who would have heard “You’re off the team!” got the opportunity to redeem themselves and remain Vikings. “We can hold kids accountable,” Cooley explained. “As kids have gotten caught and I’ve changed my philosophy about a second chance, they’ve had to step up to the plate. They’ve had to address the entire team, explain what they did wrong and ask, ‘Hey, help me not go down that path again.’ They all get on the same page, and I’ve seen a much larger buy-in.”
Cooley remembers his high school days in the 1980s, when partying held a prominent place in the culture—in fact, some parents had no qualms about playing host to their teens’ wild nights. It wasn’t just in his hometown of Mount Shasta: This era spawned DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) and MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving). “Those types of programs were all focused on the negative aspects of alcohol and drugs,” Cooley said. “Those programs are awesome; I think there’s a place for them. I think this one [Athlete Committed] goes above and beyond, and talks more about some of the positive things as an athlete and as a person that you can accomplish by doing this [program].” The curriculum, shared with students and parents at the “code night” orientation before each school year, not only includes scientific information on how drugs and alcohol affect the body, but also how sleep, nutrition and training impact achievement. Cooley noted that the program has been adopted by the U.S. Navy SEAL Team— members of which visit both PV and Chico High—as well as the U.S. Olympic Committee. “So if the highest[-level] athletes in the world and the most elite warriors in the world are doing this,” he added, “then it’s got to be good enough for high school kids. And college kids. And professional athletes.” Athlete Committed launched locally in 2010.
So far, Chico and Biggs are the only county school districts to sign on; however, others
have expressed interest, according to Jeremy Wilson, community services program manager for Butte County Behavioral Health. Wilson and Danelle Campbell, program manager for the department’s Prevention Unit, became interested in Athlete Committed after hearing founder John Underwood speak at a conference. They wanted to stem a rising tide of high-performing students, namely athletes, in “the party scene” and appreciated what Wilson describes as the “multifaceted approach” championed by Underwood. “The last thing we want is to teach youth that if you make a mistake—if you make a decision that’s not in the best interest of your team, your school and your family—it’s all over, all the things you enjoy are taken away from you and you’re not plugged in,” Wilson said. “Rather, you made a mistake, you can learn from it and you still can be a part of the team, the choir, the band, or whatever it may be.” Not only is that policy “more teachable,” he continued, it also recognizes human physiology. The last part of the brain to develop is the frontal lobe; “that’s what governs reasoning and decision-making and impulse control.” Thus, cognitively, adolescents “don’t necessarily have all they need to go, ‘Wait, in this moment, this isn’t necessarily the best decision.’” The Athlete Committed code has expanded to also ban bullying and harassment. In the five years of using Athlete Committed, CUSD’s high schools have educated over 7,000 parents and athletes. Behavioral Health reports a 35 percent
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Athlete Committed is one of four companion Committed programs sponsored by Butte County Behavioral Health; the others involve parents, businesses and physicians. to learn more, visit butteyouthnow.org and use the “Committed” navigation bar.
decrease in athletes’ perception of teammates using alcohol or drugs during the season and a 13 percent increase in the perception that team members should not attend parties with drugs or alcohol consumption (based on a 2013 survey). Anecdotally, Cooley has seen changes. “Mistakes have been made, but the remorse from the kids now is different,” he said. Moreover, the health education promoted by Athlete Committed has translated into healthier habits, such as those he notices at lunchtime with students bringing their own meals from home or picking up more nutritious options than fast food when heading off-campus. In the wake of code night, which Pleasant Valley held last Thursday (Aug. 13), the athletic department pledges to keep momentum rolling throughout the academic year with a series of friendly competitions between athletes and coaches, such as bowling and capture the flag. Cooley said Athlete Committed’s curriculum, not just its standards, should be incorporated in all school groups over the next few years. “It’s a healthy lifestyle choice in general—not just for athletes, but for anybody,” he said. “But on the athlete side of it, it’s been hands-down one of the best programs I’ve seen available.” □
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depends on what ingredients I have.” During the two-hour, hands-on event on Aug. 1, Harris showed about a half-dozen participants how easy it is to cook with only the sun as fuel. First, they had to fashion their own ovens. Working in a back room at the museum, Harris set them up at tables scattered with patterns, cardboard cutters, yardsticks and pens, as well as the silver electrical tape used for reflecting the sun’s rays onto the food. Following his instructions, they cut, perforated and folded their cardboard stoves as volunteer docents cruised the proceedings, fetching supplies, cleaning up, or answering questions to get them on their way to cooking. The youngest participant, 10-year-old Chicoan Allie Rice, worked eagerly with her mother, Lori, to get the ovens dialed in and get to the experimental part of the session. “We love to cook together and we thought it would be a fun activity for the two of us. If there’s anything to do with being creative, arts or the kitchen, that’s her,” Lori said of her daughter. “She can do anything she puts her mind to. We love to bake, but it’s too hot to bake in the kitchen now. We might try making some rice and beans tomorrow in [the solar oven]” “Or brownies,” added Allie, a student at Blue Oak Charter School. “I really like science.” While the students finished constructing
their ovens, outside in the museum garden, Harris harnessed the sun to cook thinly sliced zucchini in a bath of onions, garlic,
to make sure the weather is appropriate. Students went home with everything they needed to set up their own backyard solar cooking kitchen: the stove, a pot with a lid, a turkey bag to put over the pot while cooking, and several clips to hold the bag secure. Students also made a stand, so air can circulate under the pot while cooking. Harris said those interested in fashioning their own solar oven at home can look up everything they need to know on the subject at www.solarcooking.org, the website of Sacramento-based Solar Cookers International. Recipes and other ideas are at www.solarcooking.wikia.com. He noted that there are other types of outdoor stoves, including a parabolic oven capable of frying food. For the type the students made, he suggested planning ahead and allowing a little extra time for experimenting. “It’s trial and error. Between [the hours of] 10 and 2, you’ll get your best sun, depending on the time of year,” he said. □ salt and curry in his homemade oven. “Solar cooking is a great way to make rice, meats on skewers, and anything you would bake,” he said. “One mistake people make is putting too much water in. You should use twoPet education thirds the water you would on a regular stove, since cooking In order to better accomplish their goals of rehoming on a regular stove allows for pets, cutting down on the number of unwanted animals more evaporation. and strengthening the bonds between man and cuddly “One danger when worklittle beast, the Butte Humane Society is hosting the first of ing around solar cookers what they promise to be many adult is blinding yourself, so it’s education seminars—this one on important to look away when the topic of disaster preparedness— at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday (Aug. 26). it gets bright,” he continued. The event will be “Also, people don’t realize held at the how hot it’s actually getting BHS Educational in the sun. You have to use Center (2156 Pillsbury hot pads while handling the Road). For more pot.” information, Additional tips included call 343-7917 ext. 109. rotating the pot in the direction of the sun about every 15 minutes and planning ahead
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A downtown difference Everybody loves a story of someone who gives back to the Chico community, and Ed Butler is a perfect example. He grew up in Southern California, graduated from Chico State in 1979 and moved away for 30 years to pursue a business career. Returning five years ago, the divorced father of two joined the Bidwell Park Watch program, and was one of the first people to join Chico’s Downtown Ambassadors (DTA) program. The ambassadors are volunteers who walk around downtown, greeting people, giving helpful information to those in need and answering questions. In July, he became the DTA program coordinator and hopes to enlist more Chico State students and long-term residents. Contact Butler by phone at 636-2516, email ed.butler.dta@ gmail.com or log onto www.ChicoAmbassadors.com.
What are the ambassadors’ main duties? We are a positive, helpful influence. We engage anyone we choose, like students, the homeless, visitors or business owners. We’re a major source of info, which is why we wear the bright yellow T-shirts or god-awful, reflective orange vests to stand out.
What is your top goal as the program coordinator? Primarily to recruit new downtown ambassadors for once-a-weekday,
two-hour morning or afternoon shifts. I’m looking to fill 25 slots now.
Are you looking to recruit students? Yes, it’s a great way for them to get more involved in Chico than simply going to school and leaving each summer. Today, I met with students at Chico State and we’re crafting a plan to sign them up on a rotating basis. But we really want people from all walks of life, since everyone uses the downtown.
Why did you join the Chico Ambassadors? I loved my time at Chico State, especially the downtown and Bidwell Park. When I moved back here I thought how cool it would be to hang out there again. I have flexible work hours and considered it a miracle that two organizations, the Downtown Ambassadors and
Bidwell Park Watch, let me get back to and enhance my sweet spots!
Do the ambassadors have to intervene in conflicts? No, we don’t police or do social work. If needed we can call the police, but we defer to people who are better trained. It’s very safe, as we always walk in pairs, and one of them is a “senior ambassador” who has extensive, tactical training.
What are downtown’s best draws and challenges? Downtown Chico is a treasure with its locally owned shops, and easy to get to compared with bigger cities. The main drawback is the large homeless population, which is a very, very difficult problem for many communities. —ViC CANTu
What do local millennials think is the key to business growth and success? A safer community. That’s according to the results of the Chico Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Organization Millennial Survey, which were released Wednesday (Aug. 19) and the 300-plus respondents overwhelmingly listed safer streets and safer neighborhoods as critical to promoting a better business climate. The survey, which opened earlier this summer, asked a number of questions of Chico’s millennials, the largest demographic of our workforce, trying to gauge their opinions on living and working here. Members of this generation are increasingly opening up and running their own local businesses. There were a lot of responses that weren’t surprising—millennials ranked Bidwell Park as the most enjoyable part of living in Chico. And salary, company culture and a flexible schedule were listed as the top three features millennials look for in a place of employment. The most intriguing responses, however, came from an open-ended question asking what millennials would want the city to look like in five to 10 years if they were king or queen. Participants could write anything, yet most of the 325 responses centered on safety and the role it plays in attracting and retaining businesses and a talented workforce. One comment read: “Without a safe community we can’t attract new business or have a safe place to conduct business.” It’s an insight I’ve heard shared by the older faction of the business community, but I was honestly surprised that my tech-savvy, social-medialoving generation is so concentrated on the practical need of safe streets. It will be interesting to hear the community conversation regarding the results over the next few months—and to see whether the millennial perspective is something that really can bring change for the business community. The Banshee’s back. These past few weeks have been painful with the downtown hotspot closed for remodeling. Thankfully, this popular pub reopened just in time for my husband’s birthday last week—our household celebrates nearly every occasion with Banshee fish tacos and mac and cheese. Co-owner Will Brady said the work was just “giving the place a shine.” The pub has new floors and paint and remodeled bathrooms. Go Buffalo. Football season is just around the corner and if you’re looking for a new spot to catch the action, Buffalo Wild Wings is worth checking out. The chain restaurant officially opened its doors earlier this month at 845 East Ave. in the North Valley Plaza. I hear if you pop in on Wing Tuesdays or Boneless Thursdays, you can snag traditional or boneless wings for just 70 cents apiece.
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such categories as helpfulness, clarity and easiness—whatever that means. So we didn’t. Our goal was to come up with a varied mix of personalities and interests, and that’s exactly what happened. We reached out to a wide cross-section of both local campus communities and found an engaging handful of educators who were gracious enough to chat about their work, lives and, in some cases, that little chili pepper icon. This special issue also includes a few other back-to-school-themed items, so look for the logo pictured to the left while flipping through these pages. We hope the school year is a productive and successful one for the entire community—students and teachers alike. John Pozzi PHOTO BY KEN SMITH
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There’s a lot more to these local The game master John Pozzi
As a teenager, John Pozzi’s passions were drawing and gaming, and playing drums and singing with local punk bands. Today—as a professor in Chico State’s Computer Animation and Game Development Department and percussionist with Chico Celtic music-makers the Pub Scouts—his interests remain largely the same. “I grew up with Atari, ColecoVision, all those early systems,” the affable professor said of coming of age alongside the video game industry in the 1980s and ’90s. “I still have my original Nintendo, with all the games, everything still works.” A classically trained studio artist, Pozzi, who originally hails from Rockford, Ill., was also exposed to computers early on, and remembers first settling behind the keyboard of a Commodore 64 in the first grade. He combined those interests into a dual major in studio art and computer graphics production at Chico State, arriving in town in 1995. This led to a post-graduation offer to teach digital arts while pursuing his master’s degree. Pozzi’s remained at the university ever since. During that time, he’s seen the program change as the role of computers and graphics have become central to daily life. Born in the university’s Computer Science Department, the program eventually broke away to become the Applied Computer Graphics, or APCG, program. “We thought the acronym was too long, and nobody knew what the hell we were or what we did, so we eventually changed it straight to Computer Animation and Game Development,” Pozzi said. The program has grown significantly, and now includes about 200 students pursuing the major. Pozzi teaches classes from beginning to graduate level, and his general education class—computerassisted art—has gone from attracting 20 to 25 students to 250 to 300 per semester. Pozzi pointed out that the discipline isn’t just applicable to movies, video games and the entertainment industry: “Graphics are in everything
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we do nowadays,” he said, noting as an example how stop-motion technology taught in the department is an emerging field in sports medicine. “Everything is done by visual art today, so one of the nice things about being in CG is that you are potent in a lot of different fields other than entertainment.” Still, a lot of students’ attraction to the program is based on video games and film. Pozzi himself does outside animation projects for those media, and he noted another member of the department, Mark Pullyblank, has worked on major films like Avatar, The Adventures of Tintin and The Watchman. Pozzi, who said The Legend of Zelda remains his favorite video game (“I make it a point to sit down and beat it in one session at least once a year … it’s a nostalgia thing.”), believes video games have long since evolved into their own distinct, artistically valuable medium. “The way I look at it now is, do you want to go watch a movie or play a movie?” Pozzi said. “Do you want to follow people along as they make decisions, or do you want to make those decisions and participate in the story yourself? I don’t see video games as being anything short of an artistic narrative, just like books and films are narratives. Some are more specifically artistic, aesthetic or narrative-heavy than others, but they all represent a newer way of storytelling.” Regarding his extra-curricular activities with the Pub Scouts, Pozzi said he grew up a fan of Irish music, but had never seen it performed live until he wandered into Duffy’s Tavern shortly after his 21st birthday. He was enthralled by the bodhran playing of late Chico State physics professor Greg Taylor, who invited Pozzi to come to the Scouts’ next practice session (and whom Pozzi would come to regard as his “godfather”). “They took me in and became like a family,” Pozzi said. “The bodhran is a hard drum to learn, so it took a couple of years before I started playing out with them and I’ve been doing it ever since.” —Ken Smith ken s @ n ew sr ev i ew. com
Excited by numbers Amy Griffin
Amy Griffin is used to having a chili pepper on her Rate My Professor page. It’s been there for years, since she was in her mid-30s and one of the youngest instructors at Chico State. “It’s silly,” said this mother of two teenage daughters during a recent interview, “but if it somehow gets students interested in accounting, it’s worth it.” Griffin and her husband, Michael, moved to Chico from the Boston area about 20 years ago in search of a more comfortable climate. Boston is a great city, she said, but the weather is terrible. Her husband, a journalist, came knowing he had a job as editor of the Corning Observer. Griffin found work in an accounting firm within a month, and they started their family. Their elder daughter is now 18 and a college freshman, and the younger is 16. The Griffins are members of the Seventhday Adventist church, and both girls attend Adventist schools. Over the next decade Griffin worked for various companies, including as a controller for a construction firm. And, for a while when her daughters were young, she operated her own accounting firm out of her home. Then, nine years ago, she began working at Chico State. She teaches financial accounting and managerial accounting, both required courses for business majors. The former teaches students how to prepare financial statements according to “generally accepted financial principles,” she explained, and the latter focuses on inside-the-company accounting, where no
outside regulations prevail. Managerial accounting, she said, is “probably the toughest required course for business majors. It has a low pass rate. There’s lots of information Amy Griffin to learn. But if a photo by RobeRt speeR student embraces it and works hard, he or she will come out with a lot of learning that will be useful in the future.” Griffin gets generally good reviews on ratemyprofessors. com, but apparently she’s tough. Students in her classes have to work hard, but if they do so, the rewards are great. EDUCATORS c o n t i n u e d August 20, 2015
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That’s especially true for students who have a natural affinity for numbers and accounting, she said. Not only will they enjoy their work, they will also be pretty much guaranteed to land a high-paying job. “We have a placement rate [in the Accounting Department] of close to 100 percent, if not actually 100 percent, and that’s hard to beat,” Griffin said. She enjoys teaching accounting very much, she continued. She likes working with young people and says it’s satisfying to know that what she’s imparting to them will serve them well in their careers in business and accounting. She’s also proud of her department, which she says has gone through some big changes in recent years, hiring new staff, adding courses, and generally improving the quality of instruction. The department offers “a really good program,” she said, comparing it to such successful departments as Computer Science and Construction Management. As for that chili pepper: Now that she’s well into her 40s and it’s still there, she figures she’ll be stuck with it far into the future. “Oh well,” she says, shrugging it off.
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Math instructor Mark Mavis hasn’t looked at his Rate My Professor page in a long time, probably at least five years, he estimated during a recent interview at a local café. But he’s familiar with the website and its purpose, and so too are his colleagues at Butte College and Chico State, where he teaches full time and part time, respectively. “Every professor knows about it and I can guarantee every one of them has looked themselves up at least once,” he said, smiling. Mavis was in his 30s when he started teaching at Butte College 13 years ago. At the time, he read what students had to say about him on what was then a relatively new website. He recalled mostly positive feedback and said it served as a sort of “attaboy.” As for the whole chili pepper thing, Mavis joked that he’d trained his children to go onto the site to give him that ranking. “It was one of those funny, ha-ha things I would show my wife,” he said. All kidding aside, Mavis said ratemyprofessors.com does serve a purpose: It gives the students an opportunity to sound off on their instructors’ teaching styles. He noted, however, that the site is more useful to students than faculty. What’s much more valuable to Mavis and his colleagues at Butte College and Chico State are the evaluations each of them receives in writing from students at the end of every semester. That’s part of the reason Mavis hasn’t paid attention to the site for so long. The other reason, he acknowledged, is that he’d seen a critical comment that had gotten him down. “It just felt like a punch to the stomach,” he said. “Most of us, you could read 99 good things about yourself, and the one negative, you can sit there and stew on that.” But Mavis doesn’t have the time to dwell on a one-off anonymous comment. He’s too busy preparing for his classes—four at the community college and two at the university this coming semes-
ter. That’s a heavy workload, but he appeared unfazed the week before the start of the fall term. He is also busy in his personal life, rearing four children with his wife of 26 years, Addie, a stay-at-home mom. The couple met in Chico State’s dorms and married in their early 20s. Both were communication majors. Mavis had originally intended on going into a field that required a lot of travel. But after realizing that wasn’t practical for a newlywed looking to start a family, he decided to switch gears by returning to the university for a second bachelor’s degree—this one in mathematics (he already had a minor in the subject). Mavis earned a teaching credential and eventually a master’s in math education, which he worked on during a decade-long teaching stint at Pleasant Valley High School. Back then, in the early ’90s, Mavis said he nearly blended in with the student body. So he wore a tie each day and Mark Mavis photo by melissA dAugherty
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went unshaven to set himself apart from the kids. Today, Mavis said he’s getting used to the fact that his four children—three girls and a boy, ranging in ages from 19 to 11—are getting to the point where they’re making their own decisions. That will be clearer than ever beginning this fall, when his two eldest daughters will begin taking classes out at Butte College’s main campus. Meanwhile, Mavis, who spent six years as the chair of Butte College’s Math Department, is creeping up on having taught locally for nearly a quarter-century. Despite the years, he’s as passionate as ever about his work. “I feel like I’ve got the best teaching job there is,” he said. “The community college is a great place, if you like teaching and you like the classroom.” Mavis went on to describe math as “profoundly beautiful—it’s like poetry at times.” He said, however, that excitement for the subject can be difficult to impart when our culture seems to give people a pass when they say that they don’t like math—that it “isn’t their thing.” To engage his students, Mavis looks for examples they can relate to (such as movie-ticket sales during lessons on exponential growth and decay). He’s always looking for a hook to make math interesting and fun. “I want to make sure people who spend their hour and a half with me—or whatever it was— that it was worth coming to. And so it’s either going to be funny, entertaining and at some point we learn something.” —MeliSSa DaugheRty me lissad @ newsr ev iew.c o m
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With her rare self-confidence, commanding charisma and a knack for candor well-known to her students and colleagues at Chico State and Butte College, it’s hard to believe professor Nandi Crosby has ever thought twice about presenting herself as anything other than exactly who she is. Still, upon coming to Northern California to begin teaching sociology, gender and multicultural studies at Chico State in 1999, Crosby questioned how to best conduct herself. “I think there’s a delicate balance between showing up as who you really are and putting on airs,” Crosby said during a recent interview. “I was 30 when I moved to Chico, and very intimidated about being in public and seeing my students. I was afraid that being too friendly or too real or too me would take away from the whole professor thing.” Fortunately for the students she’s inspired, Crosby chose the path arguably less taken by her peers, and decided to just be herself. She also noted her personality is amplified in the classroom environment, which helps her form bonds with students beyond the lecture hall. “I’m at my most comfortable in front of 100 people; put me up there and I can be funny and engaging and just be myself,” she said. “So then, when students come to me in office hours and say, ‘I’m having a hard time with life,’ I can say, ‘Girl, close that door! Lets talk. What’s going on?’ I think they just connect with me. “Then again, I’m not everyone’s cup of tea,” she continued. “There’s a certain degree of edginess some people don’t like, and some people have told me I’m a bit much. Not everyone thinks I’m the bomb-dot-com, but it’s nice that some people do.” Crosby has taught upward of two dozen different courses in her 16 years in Butte County (“Most professors might teach three or four classes, but I’m a jack of all trades … I’ll teach anything except statistics,” she said). In gender and multicultural studies, she teaches everything from introductory to senior seminar courses in women’s and African-American studies, and this semester will teach such varied sociology courses as pop culture, criminology and the sociology of gangs. She also currently teaches sociology to incarcerated students through Feather River College, and in the past taught monthly self-esteem courses at the Leo Chesney Community Correctional Facility—a women’s prison near Live Oak—until it closed in 2011. The next year, she published an anthology of essays written by prisoners titled This Side of My Struggle. For one year before entering graduate school, Crosby worked as a correctional officer at a Maryland maximum-security prison for men. “It’s a real passion of mine to empower people who the rest of society has given up on,” she said of her work with prisoners. She believes part of the reason students have strong reactions to her—negative or positive—is the nature of some of the courses she teaches. “I have the job of helping people examine what they see in the mirror and what comes out of their mouths every day, and there’s no one true answer in my classes that you can get by multiplying, dividing and adding things up,” she said, explaining how controversial topics like race, social justice and white privilege are common in her classrooms. “It’s more about who you want to be in the word, how you want to navigate life around issues like social justice, and what you want to accomplish to be fully human. At the end of the day, I’m helping people become empowered, and to have the resources they need to act on their own behalf and make the world a better place. “I think that, on some level, people appreciate that.” Ω
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Arts&Culture The Waifs: (from left) Donna Simpson, Josh Cunningham and Vikki Thorn. PHOTO BY JARRAD SENG
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THIRSTY THURSDAY COMEDY NIGHT: With comedian Del Van Dyke.
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“After finishing a tour in 2011, we felt a little tired. No phone calls were exchanged; we just stopped really. That was the third time I had not performed for that length of time with the band,” said Thorn. “However, it was a really important time for me to connect with my kids and become a mother and learn how to maintain a house and do all the things a mother does.” Nonetheless, in 2014, the band members reunited for an Australian tour and, finding themselves in the same country at the same time, decided to do a new recording. They ended up in the coastal town of Byron Bay with American producer Nick DiDia (Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam) and recorded their first album since 2011’s Temptation, the justreleased Beautiful You (on the band’s own Jarrah Records). For the new recording, the three songwriters—who normally write separately, bringing individual songs to the group— decided to get the creative juices flowing by trying something different. “Before we went into the studio ... I asked the band, ‘Why don’t we write an album together (which we had never done before) and collaborate?’ Eventually, we rented a little beach house in Australia and sat around the kitchen table and really didn’t know what to do. It actually got a little tense since we hadn’t seen each other in three years.” With the new collaborative approach not working out as planned, it took one member going off solo again to get them
back on track. “At one point, Donna stormed out and wrote ‘Beautiful You’ and from there it took off. Sometimes in this group the motivation is little competition between songwriters.” The result is an album that again features the three songwriters bringing their own tunes to the table, but this time with a more even disbursement of credits, with four from Simpson, three from Cunningham and five from Thorn. The album features many standout folk and Americana-tinged numbers, such as the title track and Simpson’s harmonica-soaked ballad “When a Man Gets Down,” which showcases her phrasing and vocal skills. Conversely, on the pretty and evocative “Black Dirt Track,” one of the album’s strongest numbers, Thorn reminisces about a special place from her childhood: “Black dirt track/Bare brown feet/Child’s a girl/with secrets to keep.” “It was the summer camp where my grandfather and father grew up,” Thorn explained about the song. “There’s a black dirt track that goes into the fishing camp called Cozy Corner.” While the band tours America (and soon Australia) in support of Beautiful You, Thorn remains enthusiastic about playing music on a more consistent basis and contributing even more songs to upcoming albums. “It feels like I only started writing a lot more songs in the last five years,” she said. We’ll wait. We’re used to it. Ω
Th, 8/20, 8pm. No cover. Gold Country Casino, 4020 Olive Hwy in Oroville, (530) 534-9892, www.goldcountrycasino.com.
THURSDAY NIGHT MARKET: Explore downtown Chico, find farmfresh produce, enjoy food trucks, arts and crafts, and live entertainment. Th, 6-9pm through 9/24. Free. Downtown Chico, www.downtownchico.com/events.
Theater THIS IS THRILLER: A MICHAEL JACKSON MUSICAL: Uncle Dad’s Art
Collective presents Michael Jackson’s Thriller album in musical form, complete with dancing werewolves and zombies and Vincent Price and Michael Jackson coming to life on stage. ThSu, 7:30pm through 8/23. $13-$15. Blue Room Theatre, 139 W. First St., (530) 895-3749, www.blueroomtheatre.com.
Poetry/Literature POETRY READING: Shared words and refreshments. Third Th of every month, 6:30pm. Free. The Bookstore, 118 Main St.
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CHICO PRIDE: VARIETY SHOW: Mini Merna is back hosting a night of drag and musical performances as part of the kick-off for Chico Pride 2015. F, 8/21, 7pm. $10/advance (mkt.com/ stonewallchico), $15/door. Chico Women’s Club, 592 E. Third St., (530) 894-1978.
CHICO PRIDE: TEEN DANCE: Part of Stonewall’s Pride Week kick-off—dancing, food and “mocktails.” F, 8/21, 6-9pm. Free. Trinity United Methodist Church, 285 E. Fifth St., (530) 3431497.
Music FRIDAY MORNING JAZZ: A weekly morning jazz appointment with experimental local troupe Bogg. F, 11am. Free. Café Coda, 265 Humboldt Ave., (530) 566-9476, www.cafecoda.com.
FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERT: A summer music series with performances from a variety of local talent. This week: Worldly funk with Jeff Pershing Band. F, 7pm through 9/11. Free. Chico City Plaza, Downtown Chico.
Theater THIS IS THRILLER: A MICHAEL JACKSON MUSICAL: See Thursday. Blue Room Theatre, 139 W. First St., (530) 895-3749, www.blueroomtheatre.com.
Art Receptions CHICO MASTERS: Opening reception for threewoman show, featuring past and present works of prolific local artists Anne Pierce, Claudia Steel and Dolores Mitchell F, 8/21, 57pm. Chico Art Center, 450 Orange St., (530) 895-8726, www.chicoartcenter.com.
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CHICO PRIDE: A DANCE & A PUNK SHOW: Two
events, one venue. First, 2pm-5:30pm, it’s Fierce and Fun Queer Sounds, with music by Pink Bandana (Chico queercore), Butch Vs Femme (NorCal queer/dancepunk duo), plus DJs: The Wylde World of Gary Fembot (SF) and Bodystocking (SF/Chico). In the evening (8pm), it’s the annual adult dance party. Sa, 8/22, 2 & 8pm. $5 (separate admissions). Chico Women’s Club, 592 E. Third St., (530) 894-1978.
DOCUMENTARY: PACK UP YOUR SORROWS: A chronicle of the life of singer/songwriter Meg Hutchinson as she seeks to understand the role mental illness has played in the lives of authors and historical figures, while also sharing her own very personal journey. Sa,
music and life in Chico, with food and beer and wine for sale, plus live music all day. Scheduled performers include Bang Data, Jeff Pershing Band, McKenna Faith, Chad Bushnell, Madison Hudson and Black Slax. Visit site for more details. Sa, 8/22, 3-9pm. $15 ($25/VIP), 12under free. Manzanita Place, 1705 Manzanita Ave., (530) 894-4809, www.Summer FestChico.com.
Special Events YOUR M.O.M. COMEDY NIGHT: Weekly open mic comedy with 20 open slots. Sign-ups at 8pm. M, 9pm through 8/29. No cover. Maltese Bar & Tap Room, 1600 Park Ave., (530) 343-4915.
Poetry/Literature NEW JIM CROW READING GROUP: Michelle
Theater THIS IS THRILLER: A MICHAEL JACKSON MUSICAL: See Thursday. Blue Room Theatre, 139 W. First St., (530) 895-3749, www.blueroomtheatre.com.
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9am-noon. One Mile Group Picnic Area, Bidwell Park, (530) 896-7800.
CHICO PRIDE: COMEDY SHOW: Comedian Shannon Carr performs. Su, 8/23, 4:30pm. $15/advance (mkt.com/stonewallchico), $20/door. Chico Women’s Club, 592 E. Third St., (530) 894-1978.
GO TOPLESS DAY CELEBRATION: Potluck and discussion on the theme of Empowered Embodiment. All of our events are “toptional.” Su, 8/23, 3:30pm. Free. One Mile Group Picnic Area, Bidwell Park, (310) 625-2713, https://www.facebook.com/events/5031601165 27194.
Alexander’s paradigm-shifting book The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness is presented. M, 6-8pm through 8/24. Chico Peace and Justice Center, 526 Broadway, (530) 893-9078, www.chicopeace.org.
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Music THE WAIFS: Chico Performances presents its first show of the school year, a live performance by The Waifs. The Australian/American indie folk-rock group is touring in support of its first new album in four years. Tu, 8/25,
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Special Events BHS DISASTER PREPAREDNESS: Butte Humane Society and the North Valley Animal Disaster Group hold a seminar on responding to emergencies with your pets. W, 8/26, 6:30-7:30pm. Butte Humane Society’s Educational Center, 2156 Pillsbury Rd., (530) 343-7917 ext. 109.
OXIDATION PONDS EVENING BIRDING: Join us for four Wednesdays to view the height of shorebird migration. Meet at Oxidation Ponds parking lot. W, 8/26, 5:30pm, W, 9/2, 5:30pm, W, 9/9, 5:30pm. Chico Oxidation Ponds Wildlife Sanctuary, 4287 Chico River Rd., (619) 347-2269.
Music JOY AND MADNESS: Sacramento eight-piece, horn-heavy, vintage funk-and-soul crew hits the Big Room stage. W, 8/26, 7:30pm. $15. Sierra Nevada Big Room, 1075 East 20th St., (530) 3452739, www.sierranevada.com/bigroom.
Art Receptions TOTAL WRECK: Reception for Patrick Hillman’s various manipulations of common household items—bath soap, venetian blinds, kitty litter, pillowcases, etc. W, 8/26, 5-7pm. University Art Gallery, Trinity Hall Chico State, (530) 898-5864.
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Pride and partyin’ Chico Pride observes its 25th anniversary this year with three days of events celebrating the local LGBTQ community, from Friday, Aug. 21 to Sunday, Aug. 23. The event kicks off with a Friday Variety Show hosted by local drag queen Mini Merna. Saturday’s main event is a family-friendly festival with speakers, food, performers and more at Chico City Plaza, plus simultaneous entertainment and a beer garden beginning at the Chico Women’s Club. Other highlights include a 1990s-themed Teen Dance Friday night at Trinity United Methodist Church and Comedy Night Sunday at the Women’s Club. For a full list of events and more info, go to www.face book.com/ chicopride.
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CHICO ART CENTER: Chico Masters, Chico arts mainstays exhibiting past and present works. Featuring: Anne Pierce, Claudia Steel and Dolores Mitchell. 8/21-9/11, 10am-2pm. 450 Orange St., (530) 895-8726, www.chicoartcenter.com.
HEALING ART GALLERY: New Works, oil and colored pencil works by Northern California Artist, Barbara Anne Ramsey. The Healing Art Gallery features Northern California artists touched by cancer. Through 10/14. 265 Cohasset Rd. inside Enloe Cancer Center, (530) 332-3856.
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SALLY DIMAS ART GALLERY: Hanging Out, artists Betty Benson’s birds and K.W. Moore Sr.’s bridges. Ongoing. 493 East Ave., (530) 345-3063.
UNIVERSITY ART GALLERY: Total Wreck, featuring New Jersey-bred/San Francisco-based artist Patrick Hillman’s manipulations of common household materials and forms. 8/26-10/9. Trinity Hall Chico State, (530) 898-5864.
UPPER CRUST BAKERY & EATERY: International Faces of Chico, seven local artists display their portraits of people from around the world. Through 8/29. 130 Main St., (530) 895-3866.
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and Night, a close look at birds in hand with incredible detail. Ongoing. $2-$4. 1968 E. Eighth St., (530) 891-4671, www.bidwellpark.org.
CHICO MUSEUM: Mik cupu Dy: This is Our Home,
Here We Remain, presented from the perspective of the Mechoopda people, focusing on the tribe’s heritage and history and using the four seasons to delineate periods of happiness, success and tragedy. Ongoing. 141 Salem St., (530) 891-4336, www.chicomuseum.org.
GATEWAY SCIENCE MUSEUM: Modern Farming -
Land, Water, People, and Science, explore North State agriculture. Ongoing. Patterns of The Land, a display of quiet and pastoral agriculture images of the Sacramento Valley. Ongoing. Moneyville, an interactive exhibit that explores the history, science and culture behind money. Through 9/6. 625 Esplanade, www.csuchico.edu/gateway.
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Soldiers, a collection of miniature toy soldiers manufactured by W. Britain’s of London. Through 9/1. 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) 877-1919.
VALENE L. SMITH MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY:
Leaping Lemurs and Mysterious Crimes: On The Trail of Physical Anthropology, the exhibit takes visitors on the human journey from our African roots to modern humans through the eyes of physical anthropology. Ongoing. Meriam Library Complex Chico State.
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Mystery precedes them Chico’s Vesuvians finally put their wonderfully creepy tunes to disc than they really are. TThedeliberate country/space-goth four-piece
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with a thing for wearing costumes and makeup on stage seems to have emerged from the depths of Earth’s by Mark Lore inner crust as fully formed ma rk l@ mutants of rock. newsrev iew.c om But for the members, it’s really just another day PREVIEW: The Vesuvians at the office. album-release party It’s not as if is Friday, Aug. 28, they don’t care— 9:30 p.m., at Duffy’s quite the opposite. Tavern. Skin Peaks and Big Tree Fall Down But when you get open. Cost: $5. a group consisting of former memDuffy’s Tavern bers of bands like 337 Main St. 343-7718 the Asskickers, Transexpistols, Vomit Launch and Brutilicus Maximus, the weirdness and the theatrics are just part of its DNA. The Vesuvians are made up of veteran players in Chico’s music scene. You know them: Bob Howard and Scott Pressman on guitar and vocals, and Steve Bragg on drums—guys who’ve played in some of this town’s great bands. In fact, it’s a safe bet that they’ve been playing longer than their bassist, Alex Kokkinakis, formerly of the Chico Police-inspired punk band Disorderly Event, has been alive. Together they’ve made a
pretty good band, and a really good record called Meet the Vesuvians. And they insist that the costumes and the fascination with volcanoes were not planned. Outer space, on the other hand, does play a role in this batch of songs. “I write songs that I like singing,” Pressman said. “I get inspired by the small things in life. This album has a lot to do with how small we are in the context of space.” Pressman and Howard split songwriting duties evenly. The result is an album that includes plenty of notable quirks, characters and a dark sense of humor that brings to mind those excellent Asskickers records. “Bagnio” and “Death on a Train”—songs the members refer to as “creeper songs”—suck you in with their left-of-center storytelling. But musically, Meet the Vesuvians is a perfect storm of country, goth and even jangly rock that recalls Murmur-era R.E.M. The influences are there, but the band never leans too heavily on any single one. If it sounds cohesive, and as if this band has been playing together for years, it’s because they have. “Scott and I have been playing together so long,” explained Howard. “Communication is really easy. We can guess what the other person is going to play.” Howard and Pressman go back to their days in the early aughts with the Asskickers. And Howard
and Bragg have been doing time together as Sleazy Earl Ray and the 2 Drink Minimum for nearly a decade. Kokkinakis is the relative newcomer, although she says she’s eased right into this merry band of miscreants. “I met these guys at the Monstros scene,” Kokkinakis explained. “And it’s been painfully cohesive and pleasant.” That pleasantness and cohesiveness showed itself in the studio last March, when the band knocked out 11 songs in just 18 hours, nailing many of them on the first take. It should come as no surprise, though—the Vesuvians have practiced those songs every Tuesday night for nearly three years in Bragg’s soundproof back house. The band describes its operation as glacial—the members take their time, remaining quite comfy playing their once-a-week practices. But, there are aspirations to play beyond Chico—at least regionally. And Howard says the band has enough new material for another full-length (“Our musical direction is getting more dancey, and more spacey,” he explained). When asked to sum up the future in two sentences, Howard responded with: “We’re setting out to provide the dance track for your personal apocalypse. I’ve used this tagline for a little while: ‘Nihilism has never been so much fun.’” May the mystery of the Vesuvians always precede them. □
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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.
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CHICO JAZZ COLLECTIVE: Thursday jazz.
Th, 8-11pm. Free. The DownLo, 319 Main St., (530) 892-2473.
LYNN DRURY, STRUNG NUGGET GANG: Singer/songwriter Lynn Drury brings New Orleans “sexy soul” to the Lost stage. Joining her are locals the Strung Nugget Gang (bluegrass) and South Fork (indie/folk-rock). Th, 8/20, 9pm. Lost On Main, 319 Main St., (530) 891-1853.
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BASSMINT: A weekly electronic dance 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.
BOB’S COMEDY SHOW: Two featured comics from the Bay Area—Lyall Behrens and Rudy Ortiz—plus a bunch
CHICO PRIDE: VARIETY SHOW: Mini Merna is back hosting a night of drag and musical performances as part of the kick-off for Chico Pride 2015. F, 8/21, 7pm. $10/advance (mkt.com/ stonewallchico), $15/door. Chico Women’s Club, 592 E. Third St., (530) 894-1978.
FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERT: A summer music series with performances from a variety of local talent. This week: Worldly funk with Jeff Pershing Band. F, 7pm through 9/11. Free. Chico City Plaza, Downtown Chico.
IRISH-MUSIC HAPPY HOUR: A Chico tradition: Friday night happy hour with traditional Irish music by the Pub Scouts. F, 4pm. $1. Duffy’s Tavern, 337 Main St., (530) 343-7718.
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MURRAY KYLE, SARAH NUTTING, HANNA LEIGH: An intimate acoustic performance featuring Sarah Nutting of MaMuse plus Australian troubadour Murray Kyle and Maui singer/songwriter Hanna Leigh. F, 8/21, 7:30pm. $12-$20 sliding scale. Yoga Center of Chico, 250 Vallombrosa Ave., Suite 150, (530) 342-0100.
NASHVILLE GOLD: Country cover band
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music and more. F, 8/21, 8pm. No cover. Western Pacific Brewery, 2191 High St. in Oroville, (505) 712-3344.
DANCE DANCE REVOLUTION
The gay rights/pride movement has always embraced Emma Goldman’s philosophy: “If I can’t dance, I don’t want to be part of your revolution.” Keeping with that tradition, Chico Pride 2015 offers plenty of music and dancing. Saturday, Aug. 22, at the Chico Women’s Club, features local queercore band Pink Bandana and dance-punk duo Butch Vs. Femme during the afternoon, followed by an adult dance party in the evening. And simultaneously over at Maltese Bar & Tap Room, funksters Black Black Fong Fong will supply the evening groove followed by a late-night/early morning after-party with DJs and more dancing.
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BLUE COLLAR MEN: A tribute to Styx and
other rock classics. Sa, 8/22, 9:30pm. $5. Feather Falls Casino Brewing Co., 3 Alverda Dr. in Oroville, (530) 533-3885, www.featherfallscasino.com/ brewing-co.
CHICO PRIDE: BLACK FONG: It’s funky dance party with Chico’s Black Fong. Sa, 8/22, 8pm. $5. Maltese Bar & Tap Room, 1600 Park Ave., (530) 343-4915.
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Sounds, with music by Pink Bandana (Chico queercore), Butch Vs Femme (NorCal queer/dancepunk duo), plus DJs: The Wylde World of Gary Fembot (SF) and Bodystocking (SF/Chico). In the evening (8pm), it’s the annual adult dance party. Sa, 8/22, 2 & 8pm. $5 (separate admissions). Chico Women’s Club, 592 E. Third St., (530) 894-1978.
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THE WAIFS: Chico Performances presents its first show of the school year, a live performance by The Waifs. The Australian/American indie folk-rock group is touring in support of its first new album in four years. Tu, 8/25, 7:30pm. $13-$29. Laxson Auditorium, Chico State, (530) 898-6333, www.chicoperformances.com.
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Good looks, good laughs, no brains in formulaic spy flick night at Lake Tahoe, and the scene that Igoton thea Saturday biggest laughs was one that involved a villainsaw the new Guy Ritchie film, The Man from U.N.C.L.E.,
ous scientist getting electrocuted in his own malfunctioning torture device while the two by oblivious hero figures quibble in the Juan-Carlos foreground. The second biggest laugh Selznick came at the finish of an intricately arranged stunt sequence involving a large truck, a patrol boat, a loading dock and a drowning man. These particular scenes seem to me emblematic of the movie as The Man a whole, for better and for worse. from U.N.C.L.E. Based on the popular TV series from Starring Henry Cavill, the 1960s, it’s more do-over than Armie Hammer, Alicia Vikander and remake. It’s still a slightly raffish Elizabeth Debicki. action adventure involving two spies, Directed by Guy one American and one Russian, in a Ritchie. Cinemark 14, flippant Cold War-era fantasy. But Feather River Cinemas here the physical action and spectacle and Paradise Cinema 7. Rated PG-13. are greatly amped up and the character dynamics, amusing but formulaic in the original, seem even further diminished. The movie’s Napoleon Solo (Henry Cavill) and Illya Kuryakin (Armie Hammer) keep up appearances but are otherwise no match for the stars of the TV original (Robert Vaughn and David McCallum, respectively). Alicia Vikander (as the men’s perky comrade and love interest) and Elizabeth Debicki (as the snarkiest and most glamorous of the film’s villains) add some spice but are mostly inconsequential. Jared Harris and Hugh Grant play the film’s contrastingly sardonic spymasters, and they bring at least a little grit to their otherwise routine characterizations. But matters of character are mostly beside the point in this case. Ritchie and company pay lavish attention to fashions of the 1960s and add some nice touches of the
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period’s music. But the slapstick electrocution and the unconventional rescue of that drowning man are the heart of the matter with this fatuous, diverting movie. Like the most recent Mission Impossible, it’s really just a live-action cartoon with a monstrous budget. Mission is clearly superior with its set-piece action sequences, but there’s a bolder brand of comedy coming □ from U.N.C.L.E.’s rough, offbeat sense of humor.
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dance hall that becomes the crucial location for an intense political and cultural drama erupting in a country town in Ireland in the 1930s. Named for its political-activist owner (Jimmy Gralton, played with gentle gravitas by Barry Ward), the hall is the main gathering place for local folk who are rebelling to one degree or another against the domination of the Catholic Church in their everyday lives in Depression-era Ireland. Irish versions of Fascism, anti-Communism, religious extremism, sexism and violent repression come into play in the public sphere. At a personal but no less political level, Jimmy and the local priest (Father Sheridan, played by Jim Norton) engage in a couple of terse, intense moral debates, and Oonagh (Simone Kirby as another of the hall community’s leading lights) and Jimmy briefly and furtively revisit the romance that the circumstances of their lives have long since denied them. Filmmaker Ken Loach, a politically intense realist in most of his work (Bread and Roses, The Wind That Shakes the Barley, etc.), brings a little more nostalgia and bittersweet sentiment than is usual for him. But maybe that’s his way of commenting on the present as well as the past in this case. □
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Opening this week American Ultra
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A Clockwork Orange
Come on down to the Pageant and get one in the yarbles. The milk bar is open and Kubrick’s telling of Anthony Burgess’ dystopian novel of ultraviolence is on the screen for this week’s Late Show feature. With live prefilm music by E.E. Pageant Theatre. Rated R.
Hitman: Agent 47
In this reboot of 2007’s Hitman, a seemingly inhumanly skilled assassin teams up with a young woman (who, it turns out, is similarly skilled) to help her learn the secrets of her past. Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas and Paradise Cinema 7. Rated R.
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Ant-Man
Paul Rudd is Scott Lang, a professional, wisecracking thief given a new lease on life when scientist Dr. Hank Pym (Michael Douglas) shows him the wonders of his incredible shrinking suit. Director Peyton Reed (who replaced outgoing early director Edgar Wright) does a good although not outstanding, job. The framework for the movie plays it mighty safe, with an emphasis on family viewing and very little of the offbeat touches that are hallmarks of a Wright affair. After a setup that involves Lang’s release from prison, some business with his ex-wife (Judy Greer) and daughter (Abby Rider Fortson) and a short-lived job at Baskin-Robbins, he winds up in the company of Pym, who is justifiably concerned that his invention has fallen into the wrong hands. His sinister business partner Darren Cross (Corey Stoll) has uncovered Pym’s shrinking technology, and has created his own suit and a new bad-guy persona, Yellowjacket. Lang is hand picked by Pym to break into his own company’s headquarters and steal the new suit. Rudd is a naturally funny guy who is so good as Lang/Ant-Man, the film would’ve likely been a dud without his presence. Cinemark 14. Rated R —B.G.
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The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
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Mission: Impossible—Rogue Nation
For me, the newest Mission: Impossible is mostly a matter of comedy and digitally enhanced ballet. The whiplash storylines and convoluted plotting, with all those double agents and secret espionage schemes, are little more than a pretext for the spectacular carnival of outlandish action sequences that writer/director Christopher McQuarrie and producer/star Tom Cruise have concocted for this fifth entry in the Impossible franchise. Cruise is once again full of zest and bounce in the role of the central
hero. With his mysterious hint of a grin and a body seemingly lined with invisible shock absorbers, he serves mainly as a live-wire action figure in this hyper kinetically animated cartoon of an adventure. The action is indeed quite lively, but very little of it feels like genuine live action. The “rogue nation” of the title seems to be something called The Syndicate, which is characterized in the film as an inversion or perhaps a perversion or maybe just a pathologically jealous rival of the Impossible Missions Force. The tracks of several real-life “rogue nations” seem plenty evident all over this movie, but McQuarrie/Cruise and company don’t seem to pay them much mind. Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas and Paradise Cinema 7. Rated PG-13 —J.C.S.
Ricki and the Flash
Jonathan Demme (Silence of the Lambs, Philadelphia) directs this story (written by Diablo Cody) about a middle-aged woman (Meryl Streep) who left her family years ago to pursue her rock-star dreams and is being given a chance to return home and make things right. Cinemark 14, Feather River Cinemas and Paradise Cinema 7. Rated PG-13.
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Trainwreck
Comedian Amy Schumer’s first star turn is a mixed affair. Directed by Judd Apatow from Schumer’s script, the film seems uncomfortable in its raunchy romcom skin as it choppily sets up the story of a 30-something party girl whose boozing, one-night-stand lifestyle is threatened when she meets a sweet sports doctor (Saturday Night Live’s Bill Hader). However, after the prolonged setup, the film does start to come together in a somewhat surprising way. As the narrative bears down on the serious transition happening in the lives of two sisters (Schumer and Brie Larson) with a dying pops (Colin Quinn), it becomes more of a touching story of a family at a crossroads than a hard-R comedy. And the closing scene is as genuinely romantic as it is ridiculous. Despite not living up to the level of excellent raunchy satire of Schumer’s Comedy Central show, there are many hilarious moments. Schumer’s solo-riffing (e.g., poking fun at her sister’s nerdy husband, played by a sweet John Birbiglia) is priceless. And her many comedy guest stars also get a turn in the spotlight—Quinn as her cranky dad in a nursing home, Dave Attell as a wisecracking homeless dude, and NBA star LeBron James is surprisingly good as an intensely involved client/friend of the sports doctor. Cinemark 14. Rated R —J.C.
Vacation
Clark Griswold’s boy Rusty is all grown up and Ed Helms is starring as the adult version of Chevy Chase’s son from the original run of Vacation films. This time, it’s Rusty’s turn to lead his family—two sons and wife (Christina Applegate)—on a road trip to the soon-tobe-closed-forever Wally World. Cinemark 14. Rated R.
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students, when you see whAt’s been living inside this columnist, feAsting on his feAr, weAring his skin, invAding his dreAms, leArning how to live undetected Among us, your jAw will drop to the floor, you’ll crAp yourself, And you will never sleep AgAin. Here’s the column in which arts dEVo, your friendly local culture
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Let me be the first to offer you a cold one upon your joyous return. There you are, drink up. Have another! Now light something on fire! That old couch on the sidewalk over there. Whoa, look at it burn! That cat piss is very flammable! Burn! Burn! Burn!!! Do your liver and the rest of us a favor and replace just one drink with a shot of something else in town: hear one local band; attend one funky hipster happening at an art gallery; ride a whole five minutes on your bike to the biggest city park you’ve ever been to. It’s OK, the Jäger Girls will never notice that you were gone. Trust us. It is always my sincere hope that some crazy-ass young bloods will roar into the school year with big ideas and a reckless disregard for all who’ve come before and just kick the local art scene square in the nuts. There is a lot of radness already in place in Chico, but the spark for that eternal flame has only one source: the wildly beating hearts of the young ’uns who have the gumption to slam their feet into our crotches. We all came to this island in the middle of a sea of nowhere to learn something and have fun (those who live here year-round included). And it’s worth noting that while the benefits of a university education vary wildly, everyone’s ass gets rewarded when “apple Bottom Jeans” hits the speakers. So, please do stumble, “woo-hoo!,” strip and fight to your heart’s content and know that Arts DEVO has your back. What’s the takeaway? Maybe it’s that no matter how much shit changes, shit doesn’t really change? Some stuff in Chico will suck (bros, stabbings, bike thieves, finals, puke and shit—actual shit—on the sidewalk), and some stuff will rule (tacos, midnight swims in the creek, literature classes, live music, dancing all day and all night, art, puking on the sidewalk). I might be losing my thread here, but one of the most important (only?) life lessons I’ve learned is: reality is what you make it. And in Chico, it’s really easy to follow through with whatever twisted version of existence you might dream up. So, do yourself and all of us a favor and have lots of fun. Also, get to work making something new that will rule.
something new And groovy I’ve been meaning to check out the recently opened MCM Vintage shop in downtown Chico, but have been too pathetic to carve out the time to walk the one whole block to 261 E. First St. I finally tried on Tuesday (AD’s deadline day), but it was closed (hours: Wed.-Sat., 10 a.m.6 p.m.). But I did check out the shop’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ MCMvintage) and was stoked to see an impressive inventory of cool-looking vintage items, including a large selection of mid-century modern furniture/ decor (the shop’s specialty and namesake) as well as a ton of vinyl (there’s a shop-within-the-shop called Wax Museum Records). Owners Lorna and dan Lewis opened the business earlier this month, and will be hosting a big grand-opening party this Saturday, Aug. 22, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., with raffles and live music all day long. Vintage piggies.
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CLASSIFIEDS For the week oF august 20, 2015 ARIES (March 21-April 19): You’d
probably prefer to stay in the romantic, carefree state of mind. But from what I can tell, you’re ripe for a new phase of your long-term cycle. Your freestyle rambles and jaunty adventures should now make way for careful introspection and thoughtful adjustments. Instead of restless stargazing, I suggest patient earthgazing. Despite how it may initially appear, it’s not a comedown. In fact, I see it as an unusual reward that will satisfy you in unexpected ways.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): In ac-
cordance with the current astrological omens, I recommend the following activities: Sing a love song at least once a day. Seek a message from an ancestor in a reverie or dream. Revisit your three favorite childhood memories. Give a gift or blessing to the wildest part of you. Swim naked in a river, stream or lake. Change something about your home to make it more sacred and mysterious. Obtain a symbolic object or work of art that stimulates your courage to be true to yourself. Find relaxation and renewal in the deep darkness. Ruminate in unbridled detail about how you will someday fulfill a daring fantasy.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): The ancient
Greek epic poem the Iliad is one of the foundation works of Western literature. Written in the eighth century B.C., it tells the story of the 10-year-long Trojan War. The cause of the conflict was the kidnap of Helen of Troy, reputed to be the world’s most beautiful woman. And yet nowhere in the Iliad is there a description of Helen’s beauty. We hear no details about why she deserves to be at the center of the legendary saga. Don’t be like the Iliad in the coming weeks, Gemini. Know everything you can about the goal at the center of your life. Be very clear and specific and precise about what you’re fighting for and working toward.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): The
comedian puppets known as the Muppets have made eight movies. In The Great Muppet Caper, the muppets Kermit and Fozzie play brothers, even though one is a green frog and the other a brown bear. At one point in the story, we see a photo of their father, who has the coloring and eyes of Kermit, but a bear-like face. I bring up their unexpected relationship, Cancerian, because I suspect that a similar anomaly might be coming your way: a bond with a seemingly improbable ally. To prepare, stretch your ideas about what influences you might want to connect with.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): English author
Barbara Cartland published her first novel at age 21. By the time she died 77 years later, she had written more than 700 other books. Some sources say she sold 750 million copies, while others put the estimate at two billion. In 1983 alone, she churned out 23 novels. I foresee a Barbara Cartland-type period for you in the coming months, Leo. Between now and your birthday in 2016, I expect you to be as fruitful in your own field as you have ever been. And here’s the weird thing: One of the secrets of your productivity will be an enhanced ability to chill out. “Relaxed intensity” will be your calming battle cry.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): ‘’On or
about December 1910, human character changed,’’ wrote English author Virginia Woolf in 1924. What prompted her to draw that conclusion? The rapidly increasing availability of electricity, cars and indoor plumbing? The rise of the women’s suffrage movement? Labor unrest and the death of the king? The growing prominence of experimental art by Cezanne, Gauguin, Matisse and Picasso? The answer might be all of the above, plus the beginning of a breakdown in the British class system. Inspired by the current astrological omens, I’ll borrow her brash spirit and make a new prediction: During the last 19 weeks of 2015, the destiny of the Virgo tribe will undergo a fundamental shift. Ten years from now, I bet you will look back at this time and say, “That was when everything got realigned, redeemed and renewed.”
by rob brezsny LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “The great-
est and most important problems of life are all in a certain sense insoluble,” said psychologist Carl Jung. “They can never be solved, but only outgrown.” I subscribe to that model of dealing with dilemmas, and I hope you will consider it, too—especially in light of the fact that from now until July 2016 you will have more power than ever before to outgrow two of your biggest problems. I don’t guarantee that you will transcend them completely, but I’m confident you can render them at least 60 percent less pressing, less imposing and less restricting. And 80 percent is quite possible.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Hundreds
of years ago, Hawaiians celebrated an annual holiday called Makahiki. It began in early November and lasted four months. No one worked very much for the duration. There were nonstop feasts and games and religious ceremonies. Community-building was a featured theme, and one taboo was strictly enforced: no war or bloodshed. I encourage you Scorpios to enjoy a similar break from your daily fuss. Now is an especially propitious time to ban conflict, contempt, revenge and sabotage as you cultivate solidarity in the groups that are important for your future. You may not be able to make your own personal Makahiki last for four months, but could you at least manage three weeks?
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec.
21): Located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the Museum of Failed Products is a warehouse full of consumer goods that companies created but no one wanted to buy. It includes caffeinated beer, yogurt shampoo, fortune cookies for dogs and breath mints that resemble vials of crack cocaine. The most frequent visitors to the museum are executives seeking to educate themselves about what errors to avoid in their own companies’ future product development. I encourage you to be inspired by this place, Sagittarius. Take an inventory of the wrong turns you’ve made in the past. Use what you learn to create a revised master plan.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):
“Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.” Virtually all of us have been guilty of embodying that well-worn adage. And according to my analysis of the astrological omens, quite a few of you Capricorns are currently embroiled in this behavior pattern. But I am happy to report that the coming weeks will be a favorable time to quit your insanity cold turkey. In fact, the actions you take to escape this bad habit could empower you to be done with it forever. Are you ready to make a heroic effort? Here’s a good way to begin: Undo your perverse attraction to the stressful provocation that has such a seductive hold on your imagination.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “Every-
thing I’ve ever let go of has claw marks on it,” confessed the late, great author David Foster Wallace. Does that describe your experience, too? If so, events in the coming months will help you break the pattern. More than at any other time in the last ten years, you will have the power to liberate yourself through surrender. You will understand how to release yourself from overwrought attachment through love and grace rather than through stress and force.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “Most
people love in order to lose themselves,” wrote Hermann Hesse in his novel Demian. But there are a few, he implied, who actually find themselves through love. In the coming months, Pisces, you are more likely to be one of those rare ones. In fact, I don’t think it will even be possible for you to use love as a crutch. You won’t allow it to sap your power or make you forget who you are. That’s good news, right? Here’s the caveat: You must be ready and willing to discover much more about the true nature of your deepest desires—some of which may be hidden from you right now.
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as CLEAN MASTER at 1572 Nord Ave Suite A Chico, CA 95926. NOAH ABEBE DESALEGNE 13059 Orchard Blossom Lane Chico, CA 95973. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: NOAH ABEBE DESALEGNE Dated: September 10, 2014 FBN Number: 2014-0001171 Published: July 30, August 6,13,20, 2015
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as DRAGON DONUTS, DULCE MIKA, OXBOW RISING at 1545 Sylvan Way Paradise, CA 95969. ALEXA VOYER 1545 Sylvan Way Paradise, CA 95969. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: ALEXA VOYER Dated: June 24, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000823 Published: July 30, August 6,13,20, 2015
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as EMERY’S MOBILE FORKLIFT REPAIR at 3648 Chico Street Chico, CA 95928. DONALD ROY EMERY 3648 Chico Street Chico, CA 95928. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: DONALD ROY EMERY Dated: July 10, 2015
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as YDP, YUROK DESIGNS AND PHOTOGRAPHY at 701 E Lassen Ave, Sp 266 Chico, CA 95973. JOLENE A SMITH 701 E Lassen Ave, Sp 266 Chico, CA 95973. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: JOLENE SMITH Dated: July 21, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000929 Published: July 30, August 6,13,20, 2015
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as ACCURATE MOBILE LIVE SCAN AND NOTARY at 2279 Fern Ave Chico, CA 95926. KATIE LYN CARMICHAEL-BUELL 2279 Fern Ave Chico, CA 95926. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: KATIE CARMICHAEL-BUELL Dated: July 20, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000919 Published: July 30, August 6,13,20, 2015
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as: SUNRISE TO SUNSET LANDSCAPING at 12 Serendipity Ln Cohasset, CA 95973. TRAVIS EDWARD ULCH 12 Serendipity Ln Cohasset, CA 95973. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: TRAVIS ULCH Dated: July 27, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000953 Published: July 30, August 6,13,20, 2015
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as CALX MEDIA at 1056 Fairview Drive Paradise, CA 95969. JOSHUA SIEGEL 1056 Fairview Drive Paradise, CA 95969. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: JOSHUA SIEGEL Dated: July 22, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000942 Published: August 6,13,20,27, 2015
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as TUTTI FRUTTI MUNCH at 1363 East Lindo Ave #15 Chico, CA 95926. DOLORES GOMEZ 246 E Shasta St Orland, CA 95963. MARIA RUEDA 1363 East Lindo Ave #15 Chico, CA 95926. This business is conducted by a General Partnership. Signed: MARIA RUEDA Dated: July 16, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000915 Published: August 6,13,20,27,
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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as L S FINDS VINTAGE GOODS at 260 East First Street Chico, CA 95928. STEPHANIE POLDERVAART 105 North Merrill Avenue Willows, CA 95988. LINDSEY STANSELL 16330 Rattlesnake Ridge Road Forest Ranch, CA 95942. This business is conducted by Copartners. Signed: LINDSEY STANSELL Dated: July 28, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000961 Published: August 6,13,20,27, 2015
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as BIDWELL REALTY at 250 Vallombrosa Ave., Suite 175 Chico, CA 95926. JOSEPH DELL ZINK 9060 Grindstone Place Chico, CA 95973. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: JD ZINK Dated: July 22, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000940 Published: August 6,13,20,27, 2015
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as LOVELY GLOW TANNING SALON at 206 Walnut St, Ste C Chico, CA 95928. SARAH AKIN 206 Walnut St, Ste C Chico, CA 95928. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: SARAH AKIN Dated: July 29, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000964 Published: August 13,20,27, September 3, 2015
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as CAL FIRST PRIVATE SECURITY at 6221 Salk Court Magalia, CA 95954. AMINULLAH ANSARI 34259 Red Cedar Lane Union City, CA 94587. DAVID SHERWOOD 6221 Salk Court Magalia, CA 95954. This business is conducted by a General Partnership. Signed: DAVID SHERWOOD Dated: August 5, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000990 Published: August 13,20,27, September 3, 2015
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as DINAH RUSSELL CONSULTING at 2540 Pillsbury Road Chico, CA 95973. DIANE RUSSELL 2540 Pillsbury Road Chico, CA 95973. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: DIANE RUSSELL Dated: July 7, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000868 Published: August 13,20,27, September 3, 2015
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as B FIT at
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1512 E. Lassen Ave. Chico, CA 95973. SARA BEACHAM 1512 E. Lassen Ave. Chico, CA 95973. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: SARA C. BEACHAM Dated: July 30, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000972 Published: August 13,20,27, September 3, 2015
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as ROOTS RANCH, ROOTS REMEDIES, TERRA FORNO at 3819 Grizzly Creek Road Yankee Hill, CA 95965. JENNIFER LEE ENGLUND 3819 Grizzly Creek Road Yankee Hill, CA 95965. MICHAEL SCOTT ENGLUND 3819 Grizzly Creek Road Yankee Hill, CA 95965. This business is conducted by a General Partnership. Signed: JENNIFER ENGLUND Dated: July 28, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000963 Published: August 13,20,27, September 3, 2015
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as MAXCLIMB CONSULTING at 2849 Pennyroyal Drive Chico, CA 95928. BARRY JOHN CHERNEY 2849 Pennyroyal Drive Chico, CA 95928. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: BARRY CHERNEY Dated: July 23, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000947 Published: August 13,20,27, September 3, 2015
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME - STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT The following persons have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name NORTH VALLEY SOLAR at 3035 Monticello Lane, Suite B Chico, CA 95973 HALLI ELIZABETH GADDIS BOVIA 3035 Monticello Lane, Suite B Chico, CA 95973 CHRISTOPHER ALLEN BOVIA 3035 Monticello Lane, Suite B Chico, CA 95973. This business was conducted by a General Partnership. Signed: CHRISTOPHER ALLEN BOVIA Dated: July 17, 2015 FBN Number: 2006-0002120 Pulbished: August 20,27, September 3,10, 2015
FICTITIOUS BUSINES NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as BOOST LIFE CLOTHING at 43 Norfield Ave #3 Chico, CA 95928. JAY S MARKUS 1032 Windsor Way Chico, CA 95926. TAYLOR ALEXANDER WHITE 1032 Windsor Way Chico, CA 95926. This business is conducted by a General Partnership. Signed: JAY MARKUS Dated: August 7, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000998 Published: August 20,27, September 3,10, 2015
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following persons are doing business as CLEAN KING BY DEHART, INC at 3121 Hidden Creek Dr Chico, CA 95973. CLEAN KING BY DEHART, INC
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3121 Hidden Creek Dr Chico, CA 95973. This business is conducted by a Corporation. Signed: CAROLYN DEHART, SECRETARY Dated: July 29, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000968 Published: August 20,27, September 3,10, 2015
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as COATESOFT at 1614 Manzanita Ave Chico, CA 95926. GERGORY DENNIS COATES 1614 Manzanita Ave Chico, CA 95926. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: GREGORY D. COATES Dated: July 27, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0000955 Published: August 20,27, September 3,10, 2015
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT The following person is doing business as CHICO RENT A FENCE at 5893 Golden Oaks Way Paradise, CA 95969. JEDIDIAH W HERNDON 5893 Golden Oaks Way Paradise, CA 95969. This business is conducted by an Individual. Signed: JEDIDIAH HERNDON Dated: August 11, 2015 FBN Number: 2015-0001015 Published: August 20,27, September 3,10, 2015
NOTICES ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner DEANNA CAREY filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: KELSEY ANNALYNNE CHERRY Proposed name: KELSEY ANNALYNNE CAREY 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: August 28, 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: July 17, 2015 Case Number: 164592 Published: July 30, August 6,13,20, 2015
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner CANDACE OWEN filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: JACOB REIS HORN Proposed name: JACOB REIS OWEN THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the
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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: August 28, 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: July 23, 2015 Case Number: 164497 Published: August 6,13,20,27, 2015
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1497 HAWTHORNE AVE • CHICO Large lot .44 acre on the corner of Verbena Lane and Hawthorne Avenue. Property has been remodeled from a 4 bedroom 1 bath to a 3 bedroom 1 3/4 bath. Newer bathroom in the master bedroom with tile floors. Includes garage and out buildings. House and property are very well kept. Minimum lot size in this area is 6,000 sq ft. This property has newer carpet , tile , paint and has some retrofit windows. The house sits well back from the street and is in a very desirable neighborhood.
LISTED AT: $249,500 Jim Aguilar | Realtor | Century 21 Jeffries Lydon | (530) 519-4714
Open Houses & Listings are online at: www.century21JeffriesLydon.com SOUTH CAMPUS AREA Well maintained 2 bd/2ba that can be configured as a 1bd/1ba w/ separate studio apt. Shared laundry, newer roof, pest certification, fresh paint inside & on city sweer all for $250,000.00
451 4th Street, Willows 3bd/2ba 2900 sq. ft with 2 bonus rooms
$295,000
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TOWN
PRICE
BR/BA
Chico Chico Chico Chico Chico Chico Chico Chico Chico Chico Chico
$600,000.00 $587,500.00 $531,000.00 $475,000.00 $470,000.00 $411,000.00 $385,000.00 $359,000.00 $323,500.00 $323,500.00 $317,000.00
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JOYCE TURNER
571–7719 • joyce_turner@ymail.com
Homes Sold Last Week 13993 Lindbergh Cir 3620 Bell Rd 2 Crabapple Ct 4174 Nighthawk Way 12 Stansbury Ct 525 Countryside Ln 432 Mill Creek Dr 200 Legacy Ln 1189 Broadway St 136 Gooselake Cir 410 Royal Glen Ln
$299,000
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Paul Champlin
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2600 Cohasset Road 1.4 acres. Property is zoned for commercial and residential. Possible owner financing or joint venture.
$219,900
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Cute 1,357 sq. ft home, 3 bed, 1 bath, 2 car garage with workshop area. RV parking
Jeffries Lydon
(530) 519-4714 · www.JimsChicoHomes.com
Sponsored by Century 21 Jeffries Lydon ADDRESS
TOWN
PRICE
BR/BA
630 Stadium Way 50 Lexington Dr 1129 Valley Oak Dr 1252 Ravenshoe Way 14 Glenshire Ln 2971 Godman Ave 24 Marydith Ln 188 Connors Ave 1287 Pennisue Way 1286 Glenshire Ln 477 E 9th Ave
Chico Chico Chico Chico Chico Chico Chico Chico Chico Chico Chico
$315,000.00 $290,000.00 $277,000.00 $263,500.00 $263,000.00 $244,000.00 $244,000.00 $221,000.00 $218,000.00 $200,500.00 $195,000.00
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SQ. FT. 1578 1374 1563 1532 1552 1370 1554 1366 1143 1471 1768
open house Century 21 Jeffries Lydon
Sat. 1-4 234 W. 4th Ave (X St: Magnolia) 3 Bd / 3 Ba, 1753 Sq.Ft. $367,500 Erin Schmidt 575-7431
Sat. 11-1 & Sun. 11-1 1096 Palmetto Ave (X St: East Ave) 3 Bd / 2 Ba, 1914 Sq.Ft. $279,000 Oakley McElhinny 707-357-2881
Sat. 11-1 2320 Estes Rd (X St: Normal/ 22nd) 3 Bd / 2 Ba, 1702 Sq.Ft. $356,000 Ronnie Owen 518-1911
Sat. 2-4 & Sun. 12-3 2423 Ceanothus Ave (X St: East Ave) 3 Bd / 2 Ba, 1672 Sq.Ft. $255,000 Sandy Stoner 514-5555
Sat. 11-1, 2-4 & Sun. 11-1, 2-4 2611 Alamo Ave (X St: East Ave) 3 Bd / 2.5 Ba, 2877 Sq.Ft. $489,000 Emmett Jacobi 519-6333 Jeff Condon 592-6791
Sun. 2-4 2220 Cherry Glenn Ct (X St: Fern) 3 Bd / 2 Ba, 1833 Sq.Ft. $340,000 Anita Miller 321-1174
Sat. 11-1 33 Glenshire Ln (X St: Ceres) 3 Bd / 2.5 Ba, 1324 Sq.Ft. $250,000 Kimberley Tonge 518-5508
Sat. 11-1 4350 Woodrose Drive (X St: Cassandra) 3 Bd / 2.5 Ba, 2,331 Sq. Ft. $468,000 Brandi Laffins 321-9562
Sun. 2-4 1073 Raven Lane (X St: W. Sacramento) 4 Bd / 2 Ba, 1930 Sq.Ft. $334,500 Mark Reaman 228-2229
Sun. 11-1 20 Jasper Drive (X St: Notre Dame) 3 Bd / 2 Ba, 1654 Sq. Ft. $249,000 Mark Reaman 228-2229
Sun. 11-1, 2-4 2292 River Bend Ln (X St: W. Lindo) 4 Bd / 2 Ba, 2645 Sq.Ft. $437,500 Katherine Ossokine 591-3837
Sat. 11-1, 2-4 & Sun. 11-1, 2-4 3567 Bell Rd (X St: Muir) 3 Bd / 2 Ba, 1767 Sq.Ft. $315,000 Brandon Siewert 828-4597
Sat. 11-1 5461 Alpine Court (X St: Streans), Paradise 3 Bd / 2 Ba, 2336 Sq.Ft. $394,900 Katherine Ossokine 591-3837
Sat. 2-4 4291 Keith Ln (X St: Garner Ln) 3 Bd / 2 Ba, 1776 Sg.Ft. $299,900 Effie Khaki 514-3334
Sun. 2-4 37 Parsley Ln (X St: Keefer Rd) 4 Bd / 3 Ba, 2218 Sq.Ft. $499,000 Becky Williams 636-0936
Sat. 2-4 926 Yosemite (X St: California Park Dr) 3 Bd / 3 Ba, 1871 Sq.Ft. $368,900 Ronnie Owen 518-0911
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3BD, 3BA 2095 Sq Ft Open living room, soaring ceiling, skylights, split bedroom floorplan, hardwood flooring, large detached RV garage, partially covered rear patio, corner lot, MUST-SEE HOME!! $409,900 Ad#771 Chari Bullock 530-519-1844
at the end of a cul-de-sac. This is a 3bedroom 2 bath with a custom kitchen and wood stove in the living room. Decks on the front and back of the house. RV Parking with electric. $189,000 ad# 769 Donna Cass 530-520-8156
Sat. 12-3 1911 Mars Way (X St: Esplanade) 3 Bd / 1 Ba, 1011 Sq.Ft. $239,900 Frank “Speedy” Condon 828-4597
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2bd 2ba, updated kitchen, dishwasher, dining nook, master bd w/ private brm, guest bathroom, central heating and air, ceiling fans, inside laundry, paved driveway, large storage shed, attached two car garage. Back yard is fully fenced with a Large deck perfect for entertaining. Ad#770 $157,000 Amber Blood 530-570-4747
Great Room style home featuring ceiling fans, abundant Oak cabinets in modern kitchen with island, Master bedroom large enough for King size furnishings. Covered patio, oversized garage, and more!. $205,000 Ad # 762 A.W. Farra 530-872-6819
Sun. 12-3 38 Quista Drive (X St: Matthews/Guynn) 3 Bd / 2 Ba, 1511 Sq Ft. $283,000 Marc Shapiro 426-2555
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5350 Skyway, Paradise | www.C21Skyway.com | Paradise@c21selectgroup.com
ground floor condo with $91,500.00 2 bedroom, 1 bath, SOL bonus sideDyard 1859 sq ft home forSOL $239,000.00!!! Lovely 3 bed, 2 D bath, family room, plus living room & amazing backyard. Updated Ranchette LocatedDin North Chico large lot, plenty of room to build a shopSOL or swimming pool. $244,000.00 CALIFORNIA PARK,SOL locatedDon a cul de sac close to the lake $293,000 Adorable home in the Avenues 3/2, 2 car garage SOLD $239,000.00 Picture perfect w/ remodeled kitchen 3/2.5, 2 car garage, 1346 sq ft, $250,000.00
KIMBERLEY TONGE | (530) 518-5508
Canyon Oaks home w/ amazing views. - $530,000 4 bed 3 bath Pool w/ waterfall -
$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
Alice Zeissler | 530.518.1872
18 acres, forest, 1,580 sq ft home, cash only $199,900 Pinnacle building lot, 2.03 acs $330,000 West side, 3bd/3ba, 2,901 sqft .29ac $450,000 Gated community, lovely 2,531 sq ft with VIEW! $435,000 Near CSUC & Downtown, 2 bd/1 ba, 792 sq ft $189,900 Country .66 ac, RV lot’s of garage space, darling home! $339,000
Teresa Larson • (530)899-5925 www.ChicoListings.com • chiconativ@aol.com
DINGupdated beauty! 1,487 sq ft $252,500 PEN Condo, 2bd plus den/2ba, DING3 bed/ 2 bth, 1,589 sq ft $239,900 Updated kitchen + bathes! PEN
If you are thinking of selling your home, Call Teresa to get your home sold! 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 August 3, 2015 – August 7, 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 1745 Elm St 998 Jenooke Ln 897 Wisconsin St 645 Eaton Rd 2055 Amanda Way 47 6770 Sioux Ct 6309 Bentley Ct 6486 Hollywood Rd 128 Kokanee Dr 80 Rex Ln 71 Webb Creek Cir 2116 Tehama Ave
TOWN
PRICE
BR/BA
Chico Chico Chico Chico Chico Magalia Magalia Magalia Oroville Oroville Oroville Oroville
$184,500.00 $182,000.00 $180,000.00 $172,000.00 $165,000.00 $240,000.00 $173,000.00 $125,000.00 $275,000.00 $275,000.00 $223,500.00 $200,000.00
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SQ. FT. 808 1096 884 1568 1244 1830 1616 1284 2406 1520 1595 1560
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BR/BA
75 Magnesio St
ADDRESS
Oroville
$197,500.00
4/ 2.5
2921 Oro Garden Ranch Rd
Oroville
$163,000.00
2/ 1
796
210 Windward Way
Oroville
$155,000.00
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1144
1320 10th St
Oroville
$150,000.00
3/ 1
1176
5329 Becky Ln
Oroville
$117,000.00
3/ 1
1140
2241 Stump Dr
Oroville
$113,000.00
3/ 1.5
1120
5793 Acorn Ridge Dr
Paradise
$445,000.00
4/ 3.5
3019
1863 Conifer Dr
Paradise
$300,000.00
2/ 2
2146
6361 Lucky John Rd
Paradise
$165,000.00
2/ 2
1442
1273 Wagstaff Rd
Paradise
$125,000.00
2/ 1.5
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