Ridge Business Journal: February/March 2014

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RIDGE BUSINESS JOURNAL www.paradisechamber.com

Connecting the Ridge Business Community

February/March 2014

Chamber annual dinner a sell-out T he Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce hosted a soldout crowd of the Ridge business community at its annual Installation Dinner and Awards Presentation on January 29th at Paradise Lutheran Church. The Chamber celebrated its successes of the past year with candlelight and cocktails, followed by dinner catered by Italian Guy Catering.

The presentation commenced with an invocation by Reverend Andy Torkelson of Paradise Center for Spiritual Living, followed by incoming Chamber President Kimball Shirey’s welcome and introduction of Board members and dignitaries. On hand were the following representatives of local and national government: Jason McCormick of Congressman LaMalfa’s office, Jerry Crow from Senator Nielsen’s Office, and County Supervisors Bill Connolly and Doug Teeter. Assembly candidate James Gallagher was also in attendance.

Kimball thanked former president Cindy Haskett for the gift of her time, leadership, and generous sponsorships of Chamber events.

New Board members installed were: Noelle Adams, Paradise Association of Realtors; Shirlena Dobrich, Dobrich and Sons Septic; and Pamela Teeter, Inc. Opt. Boutique. Returning for another year of service were Jay Cooke, Professional Mortgage Associates; Mike Butson, Coldwell Banker Ponderosa; Shannon Hurte, Edward Jones Investments; David Shepler, Wells Fargo Bank; Carol Peterson, Boys & Girls Club; Kelley Conner, PostNet; Kimball Shirey, Allstate-Baker & Baker Insurance Agency, Inc.; Julie Cooke, Pine Ridge Women’s Club; Kevin Erich, Feather River Hospital and Patricia Gobin, Atria Paradise.

Chamber members sponsoring tables were Feather River Hospital, Paradise Rotary, Paradise Recreation and Parks District, California Vocations, and Allstate-Baker & Baker Insurance Agency, Inc. Chamber executive director Monica Nolan stepped up to the podium and acknowledged local businesses for being the backbone of our community, keeping us working and striving, through no small ingenuity and tenacity.

Monica then thanked the major contributors to the success of Chamber events: “The Chamber has partnered with the Town of Paradise, Paradise Recreation and Parks District, and the Paradise Ridge Senior Center to stage Party in the Park and Johnny Appleseed Days. These are high-impact events, placing unique demands on

The Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce recognized the following individuals and businesses at its Annual Installation Dinner and Community Awards Celebration: Jim Broshears of Trailhead Advenures, Jaki Snead of Jaki’s Hilltop Café, Mike Trinca of Paradise Recreation and Parks District, Danielle and Tony Fierro of Blue Sugar Bakeshop, Bob Irvine of California Vocations, and Glenn Harrington of Artist by Design.

See related story on page 5. the hosts and auxiliary staff. Thank you, Town of Paradise, Paradise Recreation and Parks District, and Paradise Ridge Senior Center for helping us close roads, bake pie, sell pie, and clean up the aftermath of driving business to Paradise, showcasing our beautiful mountain

DINNER, continues on page 4

Chamber kicks off 2014 “Buy Paradise” campaign

By Monica Nolan

Executive Director, Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce

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on the Ridge sustains the entire business base that allows the Chamber to continue its work on behalf of the local community. The Chamber’s gift certificate pro-

n response to requests from Chamber members, local customers, and outof-town visitors, The Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce has launched a new Buy Local com or at the Chamcampaign. Decals depicting ber office at 5550 Skythe new “Shop the Ridge way.

First” logo were mailed to Local businesses are accountable to their communities.

Buying from Chamber all Chamber members in They are operated by people who live in the community members helps support early January. and are invested in the community’s future. the organization that For every dollar spent in provides many services a local business, sixty-eight • You know the person behind the counter to not only the business cents returns to the commucommunity, but the com• Local businesses employ local people. nity and funds public safety, munity at large, includprotects local jobs, and suping events, the buy local • Local employees pay local taxes. ports growth. Patronizing merchant gift certificate local businesses in turn program and visitors and • Local employees support other local businesses. helps them to contribute relocation services. Shopto local causes, including • Local businesses contribute to local charities. pers are urged to keep schools, clubs, and charitheir friends close and • Local businesses support the local Chamber of table organizations. their merchants closer Commerce. Your Chamber of Commerce provides The Paradise Ridge by looking for “Shop the Chamber of Commerce is Ridge first” decals when many services that benefit the entire community. committed to pursuing inispending in Paradise and tiatives that will enhance Magalia.

Ridge business and support the strong and gram circulates revenue on the Ridge. Gift Thank you for investing in the Ridge with diverse commercial activity essential to the certificates redeemable at more than 80 local your hometown dollars. livelihood of the community. Purchasing merchants are available on paradisechamber.

Why shop locally

Business Briefs

Chamber Members Sponsor “Salute to Paradise” on Jack FM KBJK “Jack” 100.3 FM radio in Chico is featuring a series of historical tributes to towns in their listening area. The first city to be featured is Paradise. Every Wednesday for six weeks, from February 19 through March 26, music will be interrupted throughout the day with rich historical accounts from the wild and wooly past of the Ridge. Joining the Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce in saluting their city are Paradise Hobbies, Blue Sugar Cupcakes, Real Estate Professionals: Barbara Torres, HeavenScent Candles and More, Nevin and Witt Insurance, Gary Bess Associates, A Good Dog Day, Paradise Masons Table Mountain Lodge, A Stitch Above Embroidery & Shirt Printing, Al Petersen for Butte County Assessor 2014, Riebes Auto Parts, Jaki’s Hilltop Café, Blue Marble Excursions and ‘Ohana Health.

Season Ticket Packages Available from Theatre on the Ridge Theatre on the Ridge kicked off its 39th Season with BARK! The Musical, which enjoyed rave reviews and packed houses.

Season ticket holders are afforded the best value for their entertainment dollar with guaranteed best reserved seating at the lowest price available with full exchange privileges. It’s not too late to get season tickets, but you need to act by March 15th. TOTR is offering “Rest of the Season” packages for the remaining four productions of the year for $50 for a Standard Season Series and $65 for Opening Night Series which includes a catered champagne reception with the cast and crew following the performance.

The remainder of the season includes Leading Ladies, a hysterical comedy of mistaken identity; Other Desert Cities, a Drama Desk Award winner for Best New Play of 2012;

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Never a dull day at our Chamber

By Monica Nolan

Executive Director, Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce

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he work of the Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce involves a broad spectrum of activity purposed toward the goal of creating and optimizing an environment for a thriving business community. While the bulk of the calls and the walk-in traffic the Chamber receives fall into the category of legitimate Chamber business, some queries require creative handling. On a daily basis, the Chamber responds to inquiries from people wanting to vent spleen on a government agency that answers the phone with a live human voice. They feel entitled, because they think that their tax dollars are paying for Chamber services.

Apparently, their concept of what those services involve includes documenting Bigfoot sightings, providing advice on cooking and bear containment, the disposition of a large unidentifiable bone, or chatting about the vagaries of reaching the age of 92. We also receive a couple of calls each year requesting a map to the Willard Claim. Wherever possible, we assess customer potential from these queries and direct them towards our member businesses.

While it may be difficult to tie these varied queries to our mission statement, they are integrally connected to the community service we provide by daily rolling out the “Welcome Mat to Paradise.” These services are allied to our mission because the attraction of tourism and new citizens involves good stewardship of our hometown. We are aware that the faces in the Chamber are often a potential resident’s first contact in Paradise and we are proud to be of service. Who would act as host to our beautiful mountain home if not us? Visitor Services are entirely financed by the Chamber, which in turn is entirely financed by member dues and event revenue.

Visitor Services are made possible by our fine volunteer staff: Jerre Bates, with her Bille pedigree, qualifies as Ridge Royalty. Her knowledge and love of our Town are apparent when she greets visitors. Sharon Gingerich has been a huge support in the production of the Ridge Business Journal, and also enjoys the opportunity to expend her ample charm on visitors, attracting the quirky ones such as the memorable RV caravan of origami enthusiasts. These folks availed themselves of member literature and our Chamber publications such as the Visitors’ and Relocation Guides, (each containing membership directories) while transfiguring dollar bills into a heart, a t-shirt, and a butterfly. These three dollars represent the sum total of outside funding we received for the Visitors’ Bureau in 2013.

We also enjoy the good fortune of having three Board members / past board members who share their talents as office staff: Jay Cooke of Professional Mortgage Associates brings a wealth of relocation and technical expertise. His activism in the community is an asset to the Chamber

and other organizations benefiting from his enthusiasm and informed perspective. Carol Peterson of the Boys and Girls Club is a real connector—if she doesn’t have it, she knows where to get it. Her organizational talents are indispensable, and she is a co-producer of the Ridge Business Journal. Behind the scenes is Judy Clemens of Theatre on the Ridge who helps with AR and AP and soooo much more.

For three years we have attempted to honor Judy in person for her long standing commitment to the Chamber, but she dodged the bullet once again at our recent Community Recognition Dinner.

I am the sole paid staff member of the Chamber, with a background that includes resource management in both professional and domestic arenas. It is my privilege to serve in a waged capacity giving back to the village

ber is a community service-based nonprofit, and receives NO FUNDS other than membership dues and events revenue. Because the work of the Chamber supports the entire community, our paying members are subsidizing every business or organization on the Ridge that doesn’t contribute through dues remuneration.

The Chamber is often asked by other organizations for price breaks on event booth space, additional promotion, and other extensions of Chamber resources.

While we appreciate that other nonprofits are also working for free or on a shoestring, it is against our policy for us to abuse the trust of our members and their funds by actively subsidizing nonmembers. The Chamber stands ready to support ALL local events through

ship fee. In addition, members are able to publish their events to our online community calendar, receiving tens of thousands of page views each year. Events are also plugged in the weekly eblasts to all Chamber contacts, and in the Ridge Business Journal, which circulated 25,000 copies in 2013. The Ridge remains home to a large demographic that prefers print-based media, and each year we distribute thousands of guides containing our membership directory. Chamber membership demonstrates to your customers and other businesses your commitment to the community.

Our businesses and organizations also reap the rewards of passionate advocates in the form of Chamber staff, Board members and volunteers.

We are all personally and professionally invested in fostering the well-being of our community. We all do this job because we love Paradise, what it is, what it was, and what it will become. So join us, won’t you?

2013’s Most Searched Categories on paradisechamber.com 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Clubs & Nonprofit Organizations Restaurants Lodging Event facility Real Estate Septic Tank Cleaning and Pumping Advertising Construction, Repair, and Improvement Gifts Health and Medicine

Membership information online at paradisechamber.com/ about-us-membership Visit the office at 5550 Skyway #1 or call 877-9356

where I make my home, raised my kids, and intend to leave my bones.

The work of the Chamber supports every business on the Ridge; our members are actively optimizing the commercial environment for all concerned so that customers, clients, and patients can take advantage of a variety of products and services in their hometown. The Cham-

web exposure and promotion, which cost Chamber staff time and resources.

The Chamber in turn requests support of its endeavors through nominal membership dues. We operate on the honor system, and we’d be honored if you would join us.

Web presence on paradisechamber. com is well worth the nominal member-

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2014 Chamber board welcomes new directors Message from the President It is my honor and privilege to serve as the 2014 President of the Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. I look forward to working with our new Board members Noelle Adams, Shirlena Dobrich, and Pamela Teeter, as well as a great group of returning Board members. We are comprised entirely of volunteers and concerned business professionals whose only compensation for their time and effort is that they truly make a difference in their community.

Please join me this year in continuing to unify our business community by promoting the endless benefits of Chamber membership. The Board is very encouraged by the success of our past year and ready to begin a new year reinforcing our Chamber’s mission:

“The Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce will be known as being indispensable to its members by creating and optimizing an environment for a thriving business community.”

Kimball Shirey, Allstate-Baker & Baker Insurance Agency, Inc.

Noelle Adams, Association Executive, Paradise Association of Realtors

Noelle’s enthusiasm for the Town and organizational skills are an asset in the promotion of the Ridge community and its activities. In addition, Noelle brings thirteen years of experience with member-based organizations and promotes the value of Chamber membership to members and non-members. Noelle’s educational background includes accounting and business management, and her community activities include Dump on Us Day, Team Captain for Relay for Life, Johnny Appleseed and Gold Nugget Days participation. Noelle is a member of the California Association of Realtors and its Executive Committee, and is also a CAR member of the National Association of Realtors. Noelle has received an EPro designation from CAR.

Shirlena Dobrich, Owner, Dobrich & Sons Septic Service

Pamela Teeter, Owner, Inc. Opt. Boutique

A Ridge resident for nineteen years, Shirlena’s work history includes the position of Escrow Officer. She has also served as a Chamber Ambassador and Volunteer, and has been recognized by the Chamber as Ambassador of the Year. Her community activities include Johnny Appleseed and Gold Nugget Days participation and Ribbon Cuttings. Shirlena has been involved in marketing for more than 30 years, and is willing to put this experience to work for the Chamber. (except when her son is playing football!)

A Ridge resident for four years, Pamela has a B.A. in Business and has completed one year of law school. She wears some highprofile hats in our community: manufacturing business director/ owner, parent partner with Youth for Change, and Ice Rink manager. Her past experience includes account management in finance; realty; commercial insurance and title; director of a non-profit, and event coordination for Marriott Hotels. Community activities include work with the American Red Cross, Paradise Community Wellness Center, volunteering for First Responder Ambulance crew and sheriff posse search and rescue team in Idaho. Pamela is also an associate member of the Butte County Farm Bureau and the Paradise Elks Wives.

Pamela’s current and past work history are an asset in planning chamber events, and her current positions provide her with a level of comfort in soliciting new Chamber members.

L-R: Kimball Shirey, Allstate-Baker & Baker Insurance Agency, Inc.; David Shepler, Wells Fargo Bank; Pamela Teeter, Inc. Opt. Boutique; Kelley Conner, PostNet; Kevin Erich, Feather River Hospital; Shannon Hurte, Edward Jones Investments; Noelle Adams, Paradise Association of Realtors; Shirlena Dobrich, Dobrich & Sons Septic Service; Julie Cooke, Center for Spiritual Living; Jay Cooke, Professional Mortgage Associates. Not pictured: Patricia Gobin, Atria Paradise and Mike Butson, Coldwell Banker Ponderosa.

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Some of the dinner attendees

Dinner continued home, and entertaining the region.”

As the Executive Director’s address continued, Monica explained that The Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce and Visitors’ Bureau operates the Visitors’ Bureau with no outside funding, while other regional Chambers now send their visitor traffic to Town Halls. Paradise Chamber’s Board of Directors made the decision to maintain the “Welcome Mat to Paradise” because this diplomatic function is integrally connected to the needs and welfare of our businesses. This service poses challenges, which would be insurmountable without the Chamber volunteer office staff.

Monica then acknowledged the following Chamber staff members: Jerre Bates and Sharon Gingerich. Three Board members / past board members also share their talents as office staff: Jay Cooke of Professional Mortgage Associates, Carol Peterson of The Boys and Girls Club, and Judy Clemens of Theatre on the Ridge.

Monica concluded her report by introducing the The Ridge Wrap, a slide show celebrating the Chamber’s achievements and activities of 2013. The slide show reflected that paradisechamber.com’s business directory received 119,864 hits in the past year, an average of 28 referrals per member. 612 events were posted on paradisechamber. com, and Monica urged those present to utilize the community calendar by submitting events to paradisechamber.com as far in advance as possible for maximum exposure.

In 2014, Dina and Don McSpadden celebrate 40 years of excellent products and services from The Screen and Window Shop at 7654 A Skyway.

Photos courtesy of Kevin Erich, CEO, Feather River Hospital.

Visit Yolinda and Jim Clarkson at Hudson’s Appliance Center, 454 Pearson Road, for big box prices and friendly, efficient service.

Melissa Schuster of Chapelle de L’Artiste Chateau & Retreat, Cliff Jacobsen of Spray Chem, and Maureen Wisener of Feather River Hospital were among the good companies present at the Annual Chamber Dinner.

David Shepler of Wells Fargo Bank, and Kimball Shirey of Allstate-Baker & Baker Insurance Agency, Inc., Julie Cooke of Center for Spiritual Living, and John Rank of Paradise Rotary chat before the meal.

Charli Barteau and Sharla Erich await a delicious meal from Italian Guy Catering.

Maggie Kennedy, Kevin Baker, Kimball Shirey, and Ken Baker of Allstate-Baker & Baker Insurance Agency, Inc. were among the generous Chamber members sponsoring tables.

Jason McCormick of Congressman LaMalfa’s office, Assembly candidate James Gallagher, and Jerry Crow from Senator Nielsen’s Office represented local and national government.

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Chamber recognizes community excellence Louise Stahl Award for meritorious service to the Paradise Ridge community Bob Irvine

Chamber Executive Director Monica Nolan presented the Louise Stahl Award to Bob Irvine of California Vocations.

Bob’s career includes several leadership positions before he became the Executive Director of California Vocations in 2001. Community Opportunity for Vocational Experience, or COVE, provides residential and vocational support to developmentally disabled individuals. One of Bob’s more recent achievements is the establishment of a facility for his COVE programs. The COVE facility also provides vital support for the Homeless Task Force in Paradise. COVE volunteers have been the backbone of Chamber events such as Party in the Park and Johnny Appleseed Days. Bob has piloted the organization to the high quality and innovative Danielle and Tony Fierro of Blue Sugar Bakeshop were services that it provides today. Bob’s other inter- recognized for Business Beautification. ests include golf, camping, hiking and cooking.

He is an active member of his church, Paradise Business Beautification Award For renovation and/ Rotary, Homeless Task Force and several other or beautification of a Ridge business community support organizations. Bob truly property - Blue Sugar Cupcakes reflects the definition of community spirit.

The Fierros are a hard-working young family contributing greatly to the aesthetics of downtown Skyway. A few months ago, Paradise Chamber welcomed a destination bake shop to Paradise. Blue Sugar Bakeshop’s attractive storefront is a preview of what downtown Paradise could be, with a commitment to vision and elbow grease. Tony and Danielle Fierro transformed the space in what little spare time they had after taking no time off from their day jobs and continuing to torment the community at large with their facebook marketing campaign—a highly successful business model.

With the help of family, friends, and Carl and George from Paradise Signs and Graphics, Blue Sugar Cupcakes is a true treasure of Paradise. Thank you, Danielle and Tony, for a sweet attraction to the downtown.

Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce President Kimball Shirey presented the Alice Smith Award to Jim Broshears of Trailhead Adventures.

Alice Smith Award for sustained service to the Paradise Ridge community - Jim Broshears Presently the owner of Trailhead Adventures, selling outdoor clothing, footwear and camping equipment, Jim is a past Paradise Fire Department Chief. He is past president of the Paradise Business & Professional Lions Club and has organized and successfully coordinated the Lions Club Student Speakers Contest and several fundraisers for assisting low vision clients. He also managed the Lions participation in the Feather River Hospital Strides for Diabetes event. Jim works with several community support organizations and has a passion for coordinating the efforts of nonprofits on the Ridge. Jim is very passionate about helping make the Ridge a better place for people to live and thrive. Trailhead Adventures started the Mudskipper Race as well as the Paradise Lake Adventure Relay, local races that have been going now for nearly seven years, bringing regional visitors to partake of the many outdoor offerings of our beautiful mountain home.

Jim and Trailhead Adventures help showcase some the Ridge’s best outdoor assets.

Special Recognition Award for promoting community spirit within Paradise - Paradise Recreation and Parks District (Paradise On Ice)

Business of the Year for service to the Paradise Ridge community and contribution to the economy of the Paradise Ridge Jaki’s Hilltop Café After only five years in business, Jaki’s Hilltop Café has become a Ridge institution for great food, friendly service, and creative events. Active and community minded; Jaki can be counted on to sell tickets to promote all nonprofit events on the Ridge. Jaki’s summer car shows promote local bands and bring lots of people to Chamber Director Julie Cooke presented the Business of the Year Award to Jaki Snead of Jaki’s Hilltop Café.

Magalia.

Jaki’s “Red Grandma” English high teas have filled the void left by Emily’s Tea House, and Jaki’s has expanded her business and quite literally catered to differing appetites by branching out into the catering business. Jaki’s has implemented a vegetarian CHIP approved menu which is so important in our community. Jaki is noted for her willingness to help however she can. This year she partnered with Pine Ridge Women’s Club and placed a holiday giving tree for a family in need at the restaurant.

Paradise On Ice showcased our beautiful mountain home to the northstate region and beyond thanks to the efforts of Paradise Parks and Rec. This winter event brought thousands of people to the Ridge and created energy, excitement, and, we hope, a sustainable revenue stream.

Approximately five years Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce Vice President Shannon ago the District started plan- Hurte presented the Special Recognition Award to Mike Trinca ning a new winter program of Paradise Recreation and Parks District. to introduce to the community. Once an Ice Rink Program was visualized, there commenced a two year investigation on funding, locations, donations, and program elements. The District visited eight ice rink sites on the west coast, assessing both successful and failed projects. Knowing their staff’s potential in personnel management and programming, and understanding the demographics of our area, they ventured that Paradise On Ice had a huge possibility for success – and they were right! Thank you, Paradise Recreation and Parks District, under the direction of Mike Trinca, for energinzing our community with Paradise On Ice!

Volunteer of the Year Award - for sustained service to the Chamber: Glenn Harrington Glenn Harrington: Artist

by Design. Visions of Paradise dance in his head. Glenn has been a tremendous help to the Chamber in managing events, organizing volunteers, and putting the Party in the Park on the back of a flatbed truck for the 2013 Gold Nugget Days Parade.

Glenn has been our go-to guy for all things artistic and creative, and is the face behind the photo of several years’ worth of Glenn Harrington of Artist by Design was recogmembership plaques including nized as Volunteer of the Year for his many talents our current one. Glenn readily and dedication to the Ridge community. volunteers his talents in graphics as well as officiating, as he has volunteered as Master of Ceremonies many times for Chamber ribbon cuttings. He approaches his responsibilities with a positive attitude and a sense of humor. We look forward to working with Glenn in the future, as long as he cares to share his talents with us.

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Ray Wilson and Kathy Hafer of Wilson’s Printing celebrate 30 years of excellent service at 816 Elliott Road.

Visit Wilson’s for signs, banners, copying, ad design, and much more!

Ribbon Cuttings and Mixers The public is always welcome at Chamber Ribbon Cuttings and mixers. Leave work on time and bring a handful of business cards and your elevator speech, or grab a friend and come and learn more about your local businesses.

Thursdays, 5:30p.m.

February 20

March 20

Da Coffee Pot

Le Tip / Paradise Chamber Mixer

14478 Skyway, Magalia (530) 488-8300

February 27

Paradise Rotary / Paradise Chamber Mixer Smokie Mountain Steak & Smoke House 7039 Skyway

Join us for a mini-business expo and learn about local businesses.

Sierra Hall Meetings and Dances 6165 Center Street

March 27

Joy Lyn’s 45th Al Petersen for Butte County Anniversary Celebration 1186 Bille Road Assessor 2014

March 6

Cozy Diner, 6371 Skyway

Special Friday Open House

March 13

March 28, 5:30pm

Paradise Elks Lodge 1100 Elk Lane

Table Mountain Masonic Lodge 5934 Clark Road

Paradise Masons

Chamber Martini Madness Mixer

April 3

DealBeater Coupons

Venue TBA, please check online calendar at paradisechamber.com

April 10 Nue 2 U

6331 Skyway

April 17

Senator Jim Nielsen’s Office

2635 Forest Ave, Suite 110 Chico

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Clark Road Storage

Holistic Water Store of Paradise

1117 Noffsinger Lane (530) 877-6258

6545 Skyway Suite B (530) 876-8822

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Fir Street Gallery & Gifts / The Wine Room Luke Bubb and Trevor Krapf of Swiss Link are joined by Paradise Chamber Director Jay Cooke. Visit Swiss Link at 5365 Clark Road #F for all your outdoor and military surplus needs.

6331 Skyway (530) 403-0265

6256 Skyway (530) 872-8889

Paradise Police Officers’ Association 5595 Black Olive Drive (530) 872-6241

G. Scott Hanosh, DDS & G. Beau Hunter, DDS, Inc.

Da Coffee Pot

7072 Skyway (530) 877-9800

14478 Skyway, Magalia (530) 488-8300

BIG THANKS TO OUR RENEWING MEMBERS: Business

Feather River Hospital CEO Kevin Erich, flanked by Allison Otto, Otto Construction; Carole Mickelson, Director of Plant Services at FRH; Gary Kemske, Vice President for Finance at FRH and Jackie Fullerton, Vice President for Patient Care at FRH cut the ribbon to celebrate the opening of the new Outpatient Surgery Center.

Staff and family at Sierra Gem celebrated the grand opening in their new location in the historic Blum building at 148 Pearson Road. Sierra Gem is a full service jewelry store, offering custom work from start to finish, including engraving, jewelry and watch repair. Most services are offered in house.

Member Since

A Good Dog Day, LLC Access Real Estate Lending American Self-Storage Anderson & Associates, Inc. Andy’s Bullseye Repair Atria Paradise Blood Source Blue Marble Excursions Blue Sugar Cupcakes Buttons & Bows Inc./B&B Tuxedos Care Net of Paradise City Shoes Compac Engineering, Inc Country Harvest Deer Creek Broadcasting, LLC Dutch Bros. Coffee Feather River Health Foundation First Baptist Church Gary Bess Associates, Inc. Holiday Quality Foods Hudson’s Appliance Center Italian Guy Catering Jeannie’s Consignment Kalico Kitchen La Comida #2 Law Office Of Christian A. Atherton Law Office of Maximilian G. Barteau Les Schwab Tire Center Linda Peelle-Haddeman McKernan, Lanam, Bakke & Williams, LLP Mid Valley Title & Escrow Co. Miller Glass, Inc

2012 2000 2006 2009 2003 1999 2002 2013 2011 1981 2005 2005 1994 2007 1996 2009 1983 2003 2011 1977 1979 2013 1996 1997 1999 2004 2013 1992 2009 1976 1976 1991

Business

Member Since

My Girlfriend’s Closet Northern Recycling & Waste Services ‘Ohana Health Paradise Association of Realtors Paradise Bus. & Professional Lions Club Paradise Direct Web Services Paradise Elder Care Paradise Garden Center Paradise Performing Arts Center Paradise Post Paradise Printing Co. Paradise Recreation and Parks District Paradise Rod & Gun Club, Inc. Paradise Rotary Club Pine Ridge Park & Mini-Storage Rabobank, N.A. Reliance Propane Ridge Physical Therapy & Wellness Center Rose Chapel Skyway Feed & Pet Supply Sophia’s Thai Cuisine The ARC of Butte County Theatre on the Ridge Titus and Associates Insurance Topcats on the Ridge, Inc. Uniquely Yours US Bank Wells Fargo Bank Youth For Change

2013 2007 2012 2013 2005 1996 2013 1996 1983 1977 2004 2012 2007 1974 2005 1991 1999 2003 2002 2005 2010 2010 1985 2005 2006 2009 2009 2000 2000

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To submit your event visit www.paradisechamber.com

ONGOING Theatre on the Ridge Presents

BARK!

Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays Through February 15, 7:30pm Sunday Matinees: February 16 2:00 p.m. Curtain Theatre on the Ridge, 3735 Neal Road A brightly inventive new musical pays homage to the simplicity, loyalty, unconditional love and all other attributes doglike, BARK! resonates whether you are a dog lover or not. Wonderfully funny, fastpaced and often poignant, the story follows six canine characters for one day at Deena’s Doggie Daycare. From the little puppy who yearns to bark like a real dog, to the opera singing poodle and the street mutt who raps - this musical possesses the huge heart and the playful joyfulness present in man’s truest friends. Partial proceeds from online ticket sales will benefit the Butte Humane Society.

Tickets Prices $16.00 General / $20.00 Reserved / $22 at Door. Ticket Outlets Chico: The Vagabond Rose. Paradise: Fir Street Gallery & Gifts Buy Tickets Online: www.totr.org 877-5760

Ladies’ Club at Edward Jones The second Tuesday of every month, 10:30am to 12:30pm Edward Jones Investments, 5498 Skyway Suite B, Paradise

The second Wednesday of every month, 6:00pm to 7:30pm 562 Manzanita Ave, Suite 10, Chico Discuss current events, the economy and investing in a relaxed informal setting, a great way to get to know each other. Refreshments. Please call to let us know you are coming at 872-4339. Hosted

by Shannon Hurte.

Paradise Ridge Homeless Task Force Meeting First Tuesday of every month, 6:00pm Paradise United Methodist Church, 6277 Clark Rd, across from Cinema 7 Contact Stephanie Gregorio, 872-1162 or shorparadise@gmail.com

Briefs from page 1 Boeing, Boeing, a riotous farce flying in from Paris; and Cricket on the Hearth, an original new musical based on the Charles Dickens’ Christmas novella. Call the Box Office at 8775760 and leave your contact information for a return call. Season Tickets are not available for purchase online. More details on the productions are available on the TOTR website at www.totr.org. Once again, 2014 Season Ticket packages are only available until March 15th.

So get yours today!!

Chocolate Innovation Joy Lyn’s Candies was honored with recognition by Innovate-North state as “Companies to Watch” at the recent Innovate-North State Annual Innovation Award and Business Expo held at Chico State University. Innovate-North State is a public/private organization that fosters business innovation and economic contribution in the northern California region. Innovators, executives, educators, business and civic leaders were in attendance to recognize the achievements of the businesses and individual game changers that impact the North State economy and region. Joy Lyn’s Candies owners, Pam and Bill Hartley, were delighted with the “Companies to Watch” honor. Bill said, “It’s quite an honor for a business to be selected out of the 19 counties included in the California North State region. We appreciate the recognition!” To sample a full line of innovative chocolate products and gifts, visit Joy Lyn’s Candies at 1183 Bille Road.

Student Entrepreneurs Seek Business Mentors The Paradise Citizens’ Alliance (PCA) has been assisting Paradise Unified School District with the establishment of a pilot student entrepreneur program at Paradise High. PHS will be the first high school in Butte County to be affiliated with Students for Global Entrepreneurship (SAGE), based at Chico State, and active in 61 nations around the world. The SAGE program

Friends of the Library Book Sale Alternate Saturdays (Except holiday weekends and the 5th Saturday of any month)

Paradise Library, 5922 Clark Road Book Sale hours 10am to 3pm, except holiday weekends and months with a 5th Saturday.

Paradise Elks Bingo Every Sunday Doors Open 3:00pm

cades public appearance in Paradise, partially benefiting special programs at Paradise High School. So, get your friends, family and classmates and celebrate Valentine weekend on February 15th! Tickets are at sponsor Grocery Outlet, PostNet, Izzy’s Burger Spa, and Jaki’s Hilltop Café in Magalia. Also Music Connection and Diamond W Western Wear in Chico or online at www.starbrightshows.com. (530) 273-5486 Email: john@ jzurf.com

Paradise Elks Lodge, 1100 Elks Lane, Grand Hall, rear entrance Every Sunday, 4:00 pm

Parent Cafe

Samaritan Free Medical Clinic

Paradise Family Resource Center 6249 Skyway Parents come together for a free dinner, and a chance to make friends, share ideas, and learn ways to strengthen their families.

Childcare provided by Boys & Girls Club leaders in training. Contact Kelly Doty, (530) 872-3896

Every Sunday, 2:00pm to 4:00pm Paradise Lutheran Church, 780 Luther Drive Free basic medical care and mental health counseling. 872-7085

FEBRUARY Scotch Tasting and Seminar Saturday, February 15, 6:00pm Paradise Masonic Hall, 5934 Clark Road A Scotch Tasting and Seminar presented by David McDonald and Paul Bissett will benefit Northern California Ballet. Join us and learn all about the making, tasting and pleasures of fine Scotch. You will be treated to tasting various Scotches, appetizers and sweets. There will be beer, wine and soft drinks also available as well. Tickets are $20.00 which includes food and first round of tastings. There will also be a raffle for a bottle of Scotch valued $275.00. You may also keep the special souvenir glass from the Scotch tasting! All for $20.00 get your tickets by calling (530) 872-1719

Decades Music Concert Saturday, February 15, 6:00pm to 8:00pm Paradise Performing Arts Center 555 Nunneley Road This Chico based band plays great music from Chuck Berry to Katie Perry! There is something for every generation in this amazing band’s repertoire. You will not want to miss this special De-

Tuesday, February 18 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Ribbon Cutting: Da Coffee Pot Thursday, February 20, 5:30pm 14478 Skyway, Magalia Please join the Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce and community members as we welcome Da Coffee Pot with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. (530) 488-8300

PHS Idol: A Senior Project Saturday, February 22, 5:30pm Sunday, February 23rd at 2:30 pm Paradise High School, Room 202 near the Library, 5911 Maxwell Drive Hosted by Gregory Falcon and Thaddeus Miller, Paradise High School will be hosting a series of two Senior Project talent shows!

Mostly singing with one or two other treats, the show is made up of around 15 high school or recently graduated talented young people assembled by the two people mentioned above! Tickets are 5 dollars! As an added bonus, the top three vote-getters will be guests on the PHS Chorus Roadshows. Come and support the young people in their moment to shine! Contact Greg Falcon at (530)8739216 for questions! Email:gregsfalcon@ gmail.com

manages regional, national and international student entrepreneur competition for Paradise High student entrepreneurs.

PCA is looking for 9-15 Paradise business owners/entrepreneurs willing to serve as an advisory group for this program, and also, would be available to provide mentoring/coaching to the individual students or student teams. If you are interested, please contact Chuck Rough, Chair, Paradise Citizens’ Alliance, at info@ paradiseca.org.

kids. Your business or personal donation to the 16th Annual Kids Fishing Day is tax-deductible.

Your donation will be recognized with a banner at the event as well as in a final press release after the event. And even better, you know you’ll be helping youth on the Ridge have fun in our beautiful outdoors as they sample fishing at Paradise Lake! To make a donation, please call PID at 877-4971.

Gold Nugget Museums Seek Volunteers

Leslie of Le Petit Nail Salon is the newest addition to ‘Ohana Health at 757 Fir Sreet. Leslie is seeing clients on Saturdays and does gel, gel polish, manicures and pedicures. Call 5199557 and set your appointment today. Helena Kay is now offering astrology readings by appointment. Call 872-1834.

Come join the Gold Nugget Museum and the Paradise Depot Museum and share your talents with the community! Were you raised in the area and love to share your memories or have you recently moved to the Ridge and would love to find out more about our community and expand your social circle? The museums have openings for you! Gold Nugget Museum needs docents, researchers and writers for Tales of the Ridge, exhibit committee members and right now is seeking people to help with the Annual Gold Nugget Days Celebration! To volunteer or for more information, please call the Museum at 872-8722.

The Depot Museum is currently open on Saturday and Sunday, with a long term goal of opening on Friday. If trains and logging are your interests, an afternoon a month is all that’s needed. Please call Tim at 872-2428 if you are interested.

Sponsor Opportunities for PID’s “Kids Fishing Day” Hundreds of Ridge kids get an introduction to one of the area’s best outdoor activities—fishing!—at the annual Kids Fishing Day held each April at Paradise Lake. While Paradise Irrigation District (PID) employees volunteer their time to plan and staff this popular event—to be held this year on Saturday, April 19—local businesses also support it through donations of funds to purchase trout to stock the lake as well as fishing/outdoor-related raffle prizes, food for the event’s snack bar and gift certificates for

‘Ohana Health adds new services

Joint Talent Search Seeks You! The Gold Nugget Museum and The Paradise Ridge Senior Center will collaborate to hold joint auditions for two upcoming community events on the Ridge: A Talent Show to benefit the Senior Center in March and the 2014 Gold Nugget Days Melodrama, which benefits The Gold Nugget Museum, in late April. Auditions will be held on Sunday afternoon, February 23rd at 2:00 p.m. at Paradise Senior Center, 877 Nunnely Road, for variety acts for the senior center’s Center Stage Variety Show and for roles in this year’s Gold Nugget Days Melodrama. Actors and actresses, singers, dancers, musicians and other variety performers (age twelve through senior citizens) are needed to participate in these fun-filled community venues. Performances will take place during The 2014 Gold Nugget Days celebration, with one evening performance on Saturday, April 26th and one matinee performance on Sunday afternoon, April 27th. Phone the Gold Nugget Museum 872-8722 for any further information about this or any aspects of the 2014 Gold Nugget Days celebration. For details, see the full online audition event listing on February 23 at paradisechamber.com.

Judy Collins Sunday, February 23, 7:30pm Paradise Performing Arts Center 777 Nunneley Road Folk icon Judy Collins comes to Paradise. Tickets available at PostNet in the Safeway Plaza and Trailhead Adventures at 6265 Skyway.

Paradise Rotary / Paradise Chamber Mixer Thursday, February 27, 5:30pm Smokie Mountain Steakhouse, 7039 Skyway Paradise Rotary and the Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce invite you to leave work on time and bring a handful of business cards and your elevator speech to a business networking mixer.

Dinner with the Doctor: Foot Health Thursday, February 27, 6:00pm First Assembly of God, 955 Elliott Road Dinner with the Doctor will provide information about keeping our feet healthy. Dinner begins at 6:00 p.m. with lecture to follow. The monthly Dinner with the Doctor is one of the most popular wellness programs on the Ridge. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn valuable information from physicians and allied health professionals who are dedicated to the health of our community. Dinner is only $12, but you can attend the lecture at no cost. There is limited space and the lectures fill very quickly, so make your reservation TODAY. For reservations please call Feather River Hospital at 530-876-7154.

March 2014 Quota’s Indoor Yard Sale Saturday, March 1, 8:00am to 3:00pm Paradise Veterans Memorial Hall 6559 Skyway, Corner of Elliott and Skyway Got the Garage Sale Blues?? Quota is hosting its annual Indoor Yard Sale.....rain or shine. Antiques and collectibles, clothing including famous labels and plus and children’s sizes. Household items, furniture, jewelry. We collect all year so there are

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Paradise Rotarians Paint Local Classroom Paradise Rotarians from the Gilligans Team, lead by team captain Lauren Gill, were very busy this month painting a classroom at Paradise Charter Middle School. The facility is located behind the Paradise Alliance Church on Clark Road. The project consisted of prepping and applying a fresh coat of paint to the classroom which had not been painted for years. The Gilligans, one of four teams that make up The Rotary Club of Paradise, is always on the lookout for community projects.

This project, one of the many completed or in the planning stages for completion this year, is another “Random Act of Kindness” the Rotary Club of Paradise is known for.

Paradise Rotary Welcomes Two New Members The Rotary Club of Paradise inducted not one, but two new members recently. They are Steve Crowder of A Stitch Above Embroidery & Shirt Printing and Woody Culleton, Town of Paradise Councilman. As is custom, President John Rank made opening remarks reflecting on the benefits, elements and obligations of Rotary Membership. The remarks were followed by the presentation of Rotary Pins and welcoming applause by the membership.

Senior Smoke Detector Program The Rotary Club of Paradise with the support of the Town of Paradise is proud to announce the 2014 Smoke Detector Program for seniors in our community. On Saturday, March 8, members of the Rotary Club of Paradise will visit the homes of seniors who need assistance to change batteries in their existing smoke detectors, replace smoke detectors that are over 10 years old, and install new detectors if the home is without. This service is FREE to the community and signing up is easy. Rotarians will only be able to change batteries and smoke detectors up to a 10’ ceiling height. If you or someone you know needs their batteries changed, smoke detectors replaced or installed, please call the “Rotarians at Work” project at (530) 872-6291 ext 112.

Please note only seniors residing in Paradise or Magalia are eligible for this free program.

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To submit your event visit www.paradisechamber.com

Continued lots of great finds. Coffee and pastries available for sale in the morning.

Donations are accepted at Paradise Travel, corner of Bille and Skyway, Monday thru Thursday, 9am to 4pm.

Contact (530) 872-0285, Email: cpeterson2750@comcast.net

Spring Spares for Spays

Street Gallery, 6256 Skyway and PostNet in the Safeway Plaza. More information on www.ParadiseSymphony.org

Award Winning Chili Wednesday, March 12, 5:00pm to 7:00pm

Tall Pines Entertainment Center 545 Clark Road Spares for Spays Bowling Tournament to benefit TOPCats’ spay and neuter programs for cats on the Ridge. Only $20 for two games and shoe rental.

Lots of great raffle prizes, too! Contact Tamara Lynch (530) 872-8112 Email: bukido@comcast.net

Paradise Senior Center 777 Nunneley Road Chili Dinner with cornbread, salad, soft drinks and dessert. Enjoy your chili with us, or take it to go! This is a fund raiser, benefitting youth on the Paradise Ridge. Tickets are $10 per adult and $5 for kids 10 and under. Tickets at Pip Printing & Marketing Services, 597-B Pearson Road, or call 342-4896, or 520-4094. Contact Email:smawer@ juno.com

Meet and Greet: Al Petersen for Butte County Assessor 2014

Chamber Martini Madess Mixer at Paradise Elks Lodge

Saturday, March 1, 1:30pm to 4:00pm

Thursday, March 6, 5:30pm Cozy Diner, 6371 Skyway Please join the Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce and community members as we get to know Al Petersen for Butte County Assessor 2014.

Paradise Symphony Concert “Sweet Suites”

Thursday, March 13, 5:30pm

Paradise Elks Lodge, 1100 Elk Lane The Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce and Paradise Elks Lodge #2026 invite you to leave work on time and bring a handful of business cards and your elevator speech to a business networking mixer.

Sunday, March 9, 7:00pm

Le Tip / Paradise Chamber Mixer

Paradise Performing Arts Center 777 Nunneley Road “Czech Suite in D Major” by Antonin Dvorak; “Suite de Symphonies” by Jean-Joseph Mouret, CSUC Prof.

Richard Winslow, piccolo trumpet; “Musings: A Suite for Orchestra” by Christine Doud, “Les Preludes” by Franz Liszt. purchase tickets at Fir

Sierra Hall Meetings and Dances 6165 Center Street Le Tip of Paradise and the Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce invite you to leave work on time and join us for a mini-business expo. Contact: Monica Nolan, (530) 877-9356, Email: monica@paradisechamber.com

Thursday, March 20, 5:30pm

NVP presents

David Bromberg Quintet Thursday, March 20, 7:30pm Paradise Performing Arts Center 777 Nunneley Road Prolific talent David Bromberg has played with everyone, toured everywhere, can lead a raucous big band or hold an audience silent with a solo acoustic blues. Tickets available at http:// www.chicotickets.com/

Theatre on the Ridge Presents

Leading Ladies

Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays March 27 through April 19 Sunday Matinees March 30, April 6 & 13 Theatre on the Ridge, 3735 Neal Road Set in York, Pennsylvania in 1958, this farce centers on two down-on-theirluck Shakespearean actors. The pair discovers that Florence, an older ailing woman, has been unable to find Max and Steve, her sister’s children who moved away to England as toddlers, in order to include them in her multi-million dollar inheritance. They decide to pose as Max and Steve to claim portions of it. When they discover that “Max” and “Steve” are actually “Maxine” and “Stephanie,” they continue on, undaunted, in drag. Leo falls for Florence’s actual niece Meg, while Jack swoons over Florence’s parttime aide Audrey. The hijinks never stop in this uproarious comedy.

Tickets Prices: $16.00 General / $20.00 Reserved / $22 at Door. Opening Night (Champagne Reception following performance) Student/Senior Discount Nights.

Thursdays excluding opening night $12 at the door only. $16.00 General / $20.00 Reserved / $22 at Door. Ticket Outlets Chico: The Vagabond Rose.

Paradise: Fir Street Gallery & Gifts Tickets Online: www.totr.org 877-5760

Joy Lyn’s 45th Anniversary Celebration

Paradise Cook Off

Thursday, March 27, 5:30pm

Paradise Elks Lodge, 1100 Elk Lane Are you an amateur or master chef and want to demonstrate your culinary skills and special recipes? Sign up to make your favorite dish in one of the following categories: appetizer, side dish, entree, and dessert. You could win the prestigious Golden Spoon or Voter’s Choice award! An award will also be given for Best Decorated Station. For just $10 per person, you will get the opportunity to taste amazing food and enjoy a funfilled evening, all while supporting the Boys & Girls Club of the Paradise Ridge! The evening includes live entertainment by The Amy Celeste Band, raffle games and prizes, a cash bar, and a chance to vote for your favorite dish. Contact Sheryl Manies, (530) 8990335, Email: smanies@bgcnv.org

Joy Lyn’s Candies, 1186 Bille Road Please join owners Pam & Bill Hartley and the Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce as we celebrate 45 years of excellent products and service from Paradise’s destination candy shop in the little pink storybook house.

Dinner with the Doctor Thursday, March 27, 6:00pm Paradise United Methodist Church 6722 Clark Road Dr. Howard Hack, “Colon Cancer Awareness.” Contact 530- 8767154 for reservations and additional information. For more classes and resources offered

by Feather River Hospital, visit www.frhosp.org.

Saturday, March 29, 5:30pm

April Ribbon Cutting: DealBeater Coupons Thursday, April 3, 5:30pm

Paradise Masons Open House

Venue TBA Visit paradisechamber.com

Friday, March 28, 5:30pm

Rhythm N’ Motion

Table Mountain Lodge No. 124 5934 Clark Road The public is invited to tour the historic Table Mountain Lodge and explore its potential as an event venue. Freemasonry has been a strong tradition in Paradise and the surrounding area since its inception. Table Mountain Lodge, #124 was chartered in nearby Cherokee, California in 1857 and in 1936, moved to its current location in Paradise.

Friday, April 4, and Saturday, April 5, 7:00pm Paradise Performing Arts Center 777 Nunneley Road Visit paradisechamber.com

Ribbon Cutting: Nue 2 U Thursday, April 10, 5:30pm 6331 Skyway 530-403-0265

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