Upgraded Living Magazine December 2015

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FROM THE PUBLISHER

In all honesty, Upgraded Living was never meant to progress as far as it has. Any close friend will tell you that prior to starting the magazine, the chances of my sticking with a project or job for any more than six months hovered right around zero. What started as a real estate magazine with the sole intention of advertising homes quickly evolved and turned into something far larger than I ever intended.

UPGRADED LIVING STAFF AVEED KHAKI Publisher/Owner

This edition marks our 100th issue of the magazine and we couldn’t be more proud of what it has become. Over the past eight years, the magazine has profiled countless local legends, up-and-comers, and everyone in between. Each and every story has sewn us deeper into our community and reminded each one of us why we love it so.

We’ve been blessed with an incredible staff at Upgraded Living who has made this evolution possible, and I would like to take this space in this issue to thank each and every one of them, past and present alike, for having had a hand in making the magazine what it is. Your dedication to the publication and those featured within it has been nothing short of remarkable.

Finally, I would like to thank all of you readers for picking up the magazine issue-after-issue and supporting us and our advertisers as you have over the past 100 months. We couldn’t have done it without you!

ERIN WENHAM Editor-in-Chief

JASON CORONA

FRANK REBELO

Sales Director

Photographer

DARREN MICHELS

MICHELLE CAMY

Product Integration & Mobility Strategy

Photographer MATTHEW MANFREDI

ALYSSA WORLEY

Writer

Writer JACOB HUTCHISON NATALIE DEMPSEY

Writer

Account Executive

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, and we wish you all the very happiest of holiday seasons. Here’s to another 100!

KYLEEN BROMLEY NERISSA HANSEN

Writer

Designer CLAIRE GRANT Writer

CONTRIBUTORS DR. DEBORAH PENNER

DR. VIMALI PAUL, M.D.

MEN’S HEALTH

SKIN CARE

ENLOE MEDICAL CENTER

ANNABELLE PEARL

HEALTH

COOL KID

ALI GODINEZ

RENEE MICHEL & JOE SWEENEY

BEAUTY ADVICE

FINANCE

Aveed Khaki Publisher/Owner

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CONTENTS

DECEMBER 2015

COMMUNITY

HOME

14 Cool Kids Gran and Walker bike for a cause.

40 Home for the holidays: fantastic listings from our local real estate agents.

15 The Esplanade House of Chico offers a starting point for families in need.

20 The Salvation Army celebrates 125 years of its Red Kettle Program.

HEALTH & BEAUTY

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44 A look back at the best of New Again Kitchen Remodeling.

48 A charmingly rustic DIY to top off your holiday decor.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

19 Hanosh & Hunter Dental Group brings state of the art technology and exceptional service to Paradise.

74 Don’t miss this quirky Q&A with Marty

and Jake of the Yule Logs.

76 Artist Christine Mac Shane can help

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24 Dr. Deborah Penner brings us part one of a fascinating series on testosterone and metabolic syndrome.

78 Up next! Get in the holiday spirit with

these festive upcoming events.

26 ‘Tis the season of the sneeze! Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones from the flu this year.

28 Light up your next holiday party with this simple makeup tutorial from cosmetologist Ali Godinez.

31 Add some sparkle to your jewelry box this year with a Wish List from Aicora Gems.

32 A fun partner workout from our friends at Kaia FIT.

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anyone discover their inner artist.

79 Plan your month with the help of our

Community Calendar.

FEATURES 57 All through the town: spend some time

in Butte County’s treasured and historic downtown areas.

67 Part two of our Holiday Wish List!

FOOD 35 Megan Brown gives us a glimpse into life at Table Mountain Ranch — and a mouthwatering pork chop recipe!

37 Impress your guests this holiday with a deliciously simple crab cake recipe from Rallo’s West.

38 Izakaya Ichiban brings us sushi, sake, and so much more!

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ON THE COVER, SOME OF OUR FAVORITE COVERS SINCE 2011

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COOL KIDS GRANT AND WALKER Every day is full with the possibility of an adventure. At the hub of every great adventure is the desire to do something significant. Each adventure has a different outcome — an amusing anecdote, a suspenseful story, or maybe a thrilling tale! Every moment created in our lives is pinpointed on the spoke that exemplifies our life.

Only those with passion and determination are brave enough to venture to the rim, to live life to its greatest potential.

Grant and Walker are two brothers who took their dreams in their own hands by grabbing life by the handle bars. Their goal: bike across the country and raise $10,000 for clean water in developing countries. Through their project 4 Wheels for a Thirsty World, they raised money by asking for donations. Though these brothers did not reach their goal by the end of the trip, they still raised an astounding $8,000!

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The trip was 44 days long, and for 43 days Grant and Walker biked and biked and biked — a total of 4,100 miles total! They traveled through a total of 10 states: Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky and Virginia. On average, they biked 95 miles a day. Some of their favorite places to visit were the scenic Grand Tetons in Wyoming and the beautiful coast of Virginia.

Nothing could stop Grant and Walker from continuing their journey. They traveled through horrible rain storms and scorching temperatures.

For those 43 days, the boys carried 20 pounds of everything they needed on their bikes — from sleeping bags to snacks to spare clothes. Their cozy beds and the comfort of home were soon replaced by the nature that surrounded them.

Many times Grant and Walker would sleep on the side of the road.

Throughout their adventure, Grant and Walker met a variety of people. “Everybody was nice and they all asked how they could help us,” Grant recalls. The boys must have shared their story over one hundred times, yet it never failed to amaze people!

The most memorable day for these courageous brothers was the first day in Kansas. Every direction they looked they were surrounded by flat terrain. Every movement they made was deliberate, for the blazing hot temperature drained all the energy out of them. Yet somehow, Grant and Walker found the valor to continue the long (though half-way finished) journey ahead of them.

“This experience has definitely changed me. I am more independent now and I am mentally stronger,” Grant states. It was days such as the challenge in Kansas that made him realize how driven he was.

Every day is full with the possibility of an adventure. Whether you are a part of a small adventure, or a huge one similar to Grant’s and Walker’s, each memory you create is one more spoke that will forever be fastened to the fastpaced adventure of life.

To learn more about 4 Wheels for a Thirsty World, vist www.btg4water.org/Sites/Photos/4_Wheels. html

COOL KID

VIA A N N A B E L L E P E A R L Annabelle Pearl writes about cool kids each month and, at 16 years old, she is our youngest writer and quite the cool kid herself! Find Annabelle Pearl on Facebook to suggest cool kids you’d like to shine the spotlight on.

PHOTOS BY MICHELLE CAMY

A Starting Point A long driveway runs from Shasta Ave. to the 60-unit apartment complex; children are racing their bikes, landscapers are blowing fallen leaves from the pavement — all while a sense of security surrounds the entire area. Though The Esplanade House may look like your typical apartment complex — it is something completely different.

Michelle, a single mother of two, opens the door to the Co-Op, a children’s development center located in the complex. Her daughter Ruby is playing with toys with a smile on her face as she keeps the daycare’s supervisors busy.

Two and a half years ago, Michelle was suffering from addiction. Running out of options in Marysville, there came a point in her life when she ended up leaving

everything behind to look for something new and eventually began the long road to recovery. After becoming clean and sober, she and her two children moved into The Esplanade House to get reestablished and begin a new life.

After finishing two semesters of child development at Butte College, Michelle got a job at Enloe, where she currently works as an outpatient housekeeper. She plans to return to Butte in the spring to further develop her studies.

Stories of past addiction, stories of former struggle can be heard coming from all corners of the apartment complex. But these stories, much like Michelle’s, all have an ending of victory, a successful conclusion that involves the help provided

by The Esplanade House.

By Matthew Manfredi

The Esplanade House began in a basic 12-unit hotel located near the corner of Esplanade and East Ave. The year was 1991. Greg Webb and Dr. Gary Incaudo collaborated and developed a plan to create a family homeless shelter. This early version of the facility would go through many changes before arriving at the current Shasta Ave. location in 2001. Though, throughout the years, their mission statement has remained the same: To provide a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for homeless families while implementing a goaloriented program designed to help homeless parents and children move from crisis to self-sufficiency.

Counseling for addiction recovery, domestic violence, and financial stability have always been included in Webb’s and CONTINUED ON PAGE 16

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EVENTS

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Incaudo’s plan but today, the support system has progressed into strategic, methodic and mandatory path that makes success realistic and reachable for all Esplanade House residents.

Along with resident perseverance, success takes an effort from the community and volunteers and professionals lending a helping hand every step of the way: “We wouldn’t be able to do it without all the volunteers,” says program manager Eloise Campbell.

From the beginning, a partnership was formed with Community Action Agency (CAA), a local nonprofit that receives grant money to run the program and guarantee health and security for the children of The Esplanade House. The CAA is just one of the many outlets that makes everything possible. The donations made by the community — funds, clothing, cooking utensils or food — all come together to make a difference to each of the residents at The Esplanade House.

With the holidays upon us, The Esplanade House prepares for the several events that happen through the month of December. The Americana Corvette Club, Chico News and Review, and the National Charity League all provide a fun and

exciting Christmas experience for the children of the families of the Esplanade House.

Xavier, one of the many resident children of The Esplanade House, watches as his friend, Charlie, rides wheelies on his BMX bike. “It’s a drug-free place. It’s changed my family’s life and I think it’s changed everybody here,” says Xavier. “There’s just no harm here.” The boys continue to race their bikes around the complex, occupied with too much fun to notice the recent winter chill of the November afternoon — living proof of what The Esplanade House has succeeded at doing the last two decades and will continue to do for years to come.

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THE $500,000 QUESTION:

BY RENEE MICHEL AND JOE SWEENEY, FINANCIAL ADVISORS WITH ASSET MANAGEMENT GROUP

HAVE YOU SAVED ENOUGH TO RETIRE COMFORTABLY? To most, half a million dollars is a lot of money. It is also more than the average 55 year old currently has saved in retirement plan.1 In retirement, your savings need to generate income to replace the paycheck that you are no longer receiving. A sustainable annual withdrawal rate is 4%.2 This means that you can withdraw 4% from your account annually, and after 30 years you will still have principal (or money) left over.

How much does 4% put in your wallet after taxes? Let’s do the math.

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Could you live comfortably on this amount? If not, talk to a financial advisor to find out how to increase your savings to meet your retirement needs. .

Hypothetical results are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to represent the future performance of any investment. Example does not factor in other potential income sources, such as Social Security.

Nor does it include compounding or reinvestment of initial amount. Actual tax rates may vary.

Federal tax is based on an annual income of $20,600 (source: IRS). State tax is based on an average state tax; individual state tax rates will vary.

Source: EBRI, 2013 Retirement Confidence Survey.

The 4% rule of thumb withdrawal rate was devised by financial planner William Bengen to determine the amount investors can potentially take from savings each year of retirement without running out of money for at least 30 years 2

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PHOTOS BY FRANK REBELO

Hanosh & Hunter Dental Group

by Kyleen Bromley

Upon first arriving, I noticed patients interacting with the staff as one might with a close family member; laughing, making jokes, and there was something I almost envied about the connection. I wasn’t sure how a dentist office could feel so warm and friendly until I was led to a room where I got to meet Dr. Scott (as he is known to all his patient’s) and Dr. Beau Hunter personally. Within minutes, it all made sense The two of them had a chemistry that I could not explain, but it resonated with the atmosphere of the office: family.

That is the best word I can think to describe what it felt like. As if I was being welcomed in and they appreciated my presence and, in return, I could not help but appreciate them.

Dr. Scott has been in the dentistry profession for 25 years. While speaking with him, I could see him light up when talking about what he does on a daily basis. I couldn’t help but be mesmerized

by his passion. Soon I became as excited as the doctors were over the technology they have available at their practice: 3D imaging, cad cam same day crowns, oral surgery, implants, dentures, traditional orthodontics, invisalign, root canals, IV sedation, and oral appliances to treat sleep apnea and snoring. All terms that would normally bring fear to my heart and an ache to my tooth, but here, I felt safe and curious. I found myself with a compulsion to be a part of what they had accomplished, and quickly felt the urge to make a long-awaited and much needed appointment.

Dr. Scott and Dr. Hunter have put a lot of care into finding proven technologies that will benefit their patients of all ages and allow families to have all of their dental needs met at one place. Their office provides options that one may not expect to find in the small town of Paradise; technology that both of the doctors have put great attention to detail into researching. The time and consideration Dr. Scott and Dr. Hunter devote to their practice is just one of many things that makes it special. It is more than just the chemistry they share, but the commitment to exceptional patient care. Outside of the office, Dr. Hunter is a fantastic artist and woodworker. He showed me a wooden skull he carved in dental school to help him memorize head and neck anatomy.

His attention to detail is impressive. He believes his dentistry is functional art, and enjoys taking the time to be proud of it.

It was Dr. Hunter’s idea to go out to the construction site outside the office for photos. As it turned out, that was the breaking ground for their new office. For the doctors, the new office is much more than just a building, it is their dream.

As both Dr. Scott and Dr. Hunter stood on the small mound of dirt that overlooked the grounds of their new office, the smiles were genuine. Not just because they got along so well, but because they both understood what it meant to have this dream come true. I could see the pride on their faces as they stood looking at the fantastic future they were creating for both their patients and their community.

It was all enough for me to actually want to get my teeth cleaned, knowing that I would leave smiling as the patients before me had.

CONNECT

It was a crisp autumn day in Paradise when I met Dr. Scott Hanosh and Dr. Beau Hunter. As I walked to their office, I could hear the click of my heels and the distant sound of tractors moving dirt at a construction site nearby. There was something comforting about it, but I wasn’t sure why.

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Ring in the Season of Giving

By Alyssa Worley

Positioned on the sidewalk, receiving intermittent gusts of warm air from whichever shop they have set up in front of, bell ringers stand. Their red kettles hang, awaiting the clang of change or silent thrill of dollar bills. For 125 years, the Salvation Army has been providing locals a place for accessible donating and those less fortunate in our community with support.

Starting in 1891, an officer named Captain Joseph McFee recognized the incredible need in the homeless communities of San Francisco. Working on the docks, one day he took action and grabbed a big pot they used for cooking. Beginning the long standing mantra “keep the pot boiling,” McFee urged passersby to throw in change to help. People joyfully ringing bells, cold noses matching the red kettle next to them, has become a mark of the holiday season’s arrival ever since.

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New to our area, Lieutenants Craig and Arwyn Rodriguera have been working with the Salvation Army stationed in Chico for a little over 5 months. With fresh perspective, Ltnt. Craig says “what’s interesting about Chico is I’ve never seen a place so giving.”

We have about 95 percent volunteers when it comes to kettles, stirring the pot so to speak in the heads of Chico’s Salvation Army employees. Knowing they have a great donor base creates opportunity to further educate and support the people who use their services. Bridging the food need with supported resources is the goal in helping a person achieve success and is ultimately the mission of the Salvation Army.

A man whose career has been in helping students achieve their ambitions is Professor Kenneth Derucher. After retiring from his position as Dean of the College of Engineering, Computer Science and Construction Management, he finds new

fulfillment in being a bell ringer for the Salvation Army. Seven years later, he gives about 150 hours of free time every holiday season no matter the circumstance.

“One year it rained, really poured and my umbrella got ruined. Yeah, sometimes you go home a little tired and soaking wet but you’re out there knowing it’s for a good cause and that’s a good feeling,” says Kenneth.

Story after story is heard about people who have given to Kenneth’s kettle and who he has had conversation with on the streets. He has experienced immense kindness over the years, like one woman who grabbed the top of his coat jacket and zipped it up cozily, while scorning his not wearing a hat in the freezing weather.

The woman’s husband brought Kenneth hot coffee and he had to sip it down, pretending he liked coffee (he doesn’t.)

Parents reach deep into their pockets for change as their child waits excitedly. The money is dropped in the kettle by little hands. Coin by coin, each falls with a clink and a small thrill is had by all; this is the reason Kenneth and his wife continue volunteering. Sometimes they barely make minimum wage standing for hours but Kenneth knows every contribution counts towards the big picture.

With many existing charities, it can be difficult to decide which one to donate to.

The Salvation Army has been helping our

county for 127 years. 83 cents out of every dollar made goes directly back to our city.

Last year the Red Kettle program raised $137, 232.48. This year with the desire to grow their educational opportunities, along with youth enrichment and adult rehabilitation programs, the target goal is $150,000. The lieutenants are confident that with the generous support and hearts of Chico this is an attainable goal. “Chico always shows up!” Ltnt. Craig says with confidence.

The winter season is upon us, bringing times of thankfulness and giving. With volunteers like Kenneth Derucher, many people in our city will be able to have warmer, fuller and happier holidays among friends and family. Consider supporting the Salvation Army the next time you cross paths with a merry bell ringer. Chances are you will walk away with a smile, too.

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An older woman came to donate once, Kenneth noting the holes in her pants and lack of a coat. She reached into a big bag, pulling out crumpled dollar bills equaling 40 dollars. Kenneth asked, “Are you really sure you want to do that?” She replied “Yes. I’m sure. I do this once a year and save all year long. I have four children, all boys, and at one point in time each one has needed the Salvation Army and I need to pay it back.”

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MEN’S HEALTH

UP THE DOWN STAIRCASE: TESTOSTERONE AND METABOLIC SYNDROME Testosterone is all the rage these days.

man things like fishing and playing sports.

It can be found in injections, patches,

Now you would rather just lay on the

creams, and even hidden sources like

couch with the remote control, pretzels

aftershave and cologne.

and beer (carbs) and watch other people

Testosterone, regardless of how you take it in, is transmitted through your

I say “more” fat around the midline

skin to anyone you touch. So if your lady

because most guys that have low

is sprouting a beard and your kids are

testosterone already have fat around

developing secondary sex characteristics

the mid-line. A lot of you handsome,

too soon, connect the dots!

perplexed gentlemen are also being told

Testosterone

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have fun.

therapy

is

usually

you have elevated blood pressure and

prescribed to men who are feeling tired

cholesterol levels, which you need to

and having trouble in the bedroom.

take medications for the rest of your life.

Testosterone replacement can make you

Common side-effects of these drugs,

feel like King Kong for a while, but in the

by the way, include impotence and

long run can tend to make pre-existing

musculoskeletal pain. Whether or not

problems worse and add to your list of

you are on any such medications, you

woes.

are probably having aches and pains that

When you give your body a hormone it

you might be attributing to that old high

doesn’t really need, it reduces production

school football injury or that car accident

of that hormone. When the hormone you

you had a few years ago, or “just getting

stop producing because you don’t really

old.” Try again!

Why are all these young to middle

need it is testosterone, your testicles shrink. How’s that for being sexy?

aged men testing low for the “BIG T”?

The other rather shocking fact about testosterone replacement is what your

Find out in the January issue of Upgraded Living.

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it into ESTROGEN! That means manboobs, more fat around the mid-line, and a tendency to lose motivation to do

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YOUR HEALTH

Give the Gift of Health Along with stocking stuffers and brightly wrapped presents, how about giving the gift of health this year? One simple way is to get a flu shot. This will not only protect you but those around you – especially elderly, very young or chronically ill relatives or friends that you may spend time with. They are at highest risk for becoming very ill or worse if they catch the flu.

Each year in the United States influenza (the flu) causes illnesses, hospitalizations and deaths. Already this flu season two deaths have been reported in California, a baby and an adult under 65.

Flu viruses circulate October through May and peak December through February. The best prevention is to get an annual vaccine as early as possible before the flu spreads widely. That’s the California Department of Public Health’s recommendation for everyone 6 months of age and older, including pregnant women. Some cannot be vaccinated, so those of us who do protect them.

Flu shield Get a flu shot; it’s the single best protection against the flu.

Cough or sneeze into your sleeve; if using tissue throw it in the trash and wash your hands right away.

Sanitize your hands often with alcohol sanitizer or soap and water.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Germs spread this way.

Stay home when you are ill and try to limit contact with others to keep from

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infecting them.

Enloe held several free flu vaccine clinics this season and has no others scheduled, but flu vaccine is available at pharmacies and doctors’ offices. Flu shots are covered by insurance.

Signs, symptoms & treatments Flu symptoms are fever or feeling feverish (not everyone will have a fever), cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, fatigue, and some may experience vomiting and diarrhea (children more than adults).

If you get the flu, treat the symptoms with rest and fluids. Stay home while you are sick to prevent spreading the flu. Also, stay hydrated by drinking lots of liquids; take Tylenol or Advil (acetaminophen or ibuprofen) to lower your fever and help with your aches and pains; take a decongestant or use cool mist vaporizers to relieve your congestion; and keep your head elevated. If you have special conditions such as diabetes, asthma, emphysema or heart disease, contact your doctor to be safe.

Prescription antiviral drugs are available for those at high risk for complications (children under 2, adults older than 65, pregnant women and people with chronic medical conditions).

Others can use them with their health care professional’s discretion.

Susie Benson, RN, NPH, CIC is the Infection Prevention & Control Supervisor at Enloe Medical Center.

SUSIE BENSON, RN, NPH, CIC

Wishing You the Joy of the Season that comes with Holiday Traditions (530) 891-1133 | (800) 472-3867 1058 Mangrove Avenue, Suite 2 Chico, California 95926 Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated Member SIPC & NYSE www.stifel.com

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MAKEUP TUTORIAL

Holiday Glam

Tis the season to get gussied up and celebrate with friends and family.

Light up your next holiday party with this showstopping makeup look, brought to us by makeup artist Ali Godinez of Envee Hair Studio & Spa in Downtown Chico. Here’s how you can create the look for yourself!

1. Start with a foundation primer all over your face and let it set for at least two minutes.

2. Apply your foundation with a wide, flat top brush then set with powder.

3. Use a powder two shades darker than your foundation to add contour to your forehead, cheekbones, bottom of chin, and sides of your nose.

4. Use concealer in a triangle shape under your eyes and to highlight from the bridge of your nose to the center of your forehead. Set with powder.

5. Line your brows with an ashy brown powder for a naturally defined look. Use your concealer to create a clean line and fix any mistakes.

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6. To create a smoky eye, use a grey or br own shadow in the crease of your eye. Along your lid, you can use the same shade you used for your crease, just applied more lightly. Use a pearly white shadow in the corners of the eyes to add some brightness. Lightly blend your shadows together. Add a sheer shimmer powder over your eyelid to create a bit of sparkle and set your shadow. Ali likes MAC mineral powder in the shade “comfort.”

7. Create a “cat eye” effect with black liquid eyeliner. Start thin at the inner corner of your eye and gradually build to a thicker line as you go across your lid.

8. To create bold lashes, start with a lash primer to extend and volumize your lashes. Let the primer dry for at least one minute before applying your mascara. Ali recommends Prep + Prime by MAC. 9. Apply blush to the apples of the cheeks.

10. Top off the look with a bold, matte lip. Ali recommends “Monte Carlo” by NYX.

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Ali Godinez is a licensed cosmetologist at Envee Hair Studio & Spa, located at 218 W 3rd St. For more information or to make an appointment, call (530) 891-3683.

Gray Market Skin Care

by Dr. Vimali Paul

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We see it everywhere; fake designer handbags and jeans,”aftermarket” car parts, even food labeled “natural” or “organic” that isn’t.

What about our skin care products?

How do we know that what we are buying is the real thing, not a counterfeit or knockoff? Physiciangrade products are ONLY sold at med-spas and physician’s offices.

Many skin care items contain prescription-strength ingredients that could have reactions or side effects that only a doctor can monitor. If you are shopping online, you should be wary of diverted or counterfeit products that look very convincing. They may have labels and ingredient lists that are very similar to the genuine article.

If it seems too good to be true, it usually is. Deep discounts are a red flag that the products might be fake. Check the manufacturer’s list of approved retailers, or better yet, buy your products from your physician’s office or med-spa. Medspas must have a medical director to oversee the items that are sold, so you can be sure that the staff has been educated in the use of that specific skin care line.Trust your choices to the professionals that do your skin care procedures.If you are getting Botox, or laser procedures, or microdermabrasions, the service providers can assist you with after care, and recommend the best way to maintain your results between appointments.The Derm Bar Med-Spa carries Obagi Medical, SkinCeuticals, and Skin Medica among others. Let us help you find the real product to give you the best skin care for your needs.

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by Kyleen Bromley

You might be wondering why I am writing you today. Well, let me preface this letter by telling you that I have been a very good girl. I mean, like, a VERY good girl. Now that you are aware of that, let me tell you my reason for writing you. Today I found myself in a life-sized jewelry box.on Mangrove Avenue. It’s AicoraGems “Jewelry Box”, you might have heard of it before? Yes, that cute building that has the artwork by famed local mural artist Scott Teeple. Yes, that one with the people crawling out of the top.

The building that looks like a jewelry box. Well, let me tell you, it really IS a jewelry box! In fact, the treasures inside really are something sparkling and incredible.

First I was met at the door by Geralyn, the owner of the shop.

I was taken aback by her sparkling eyes and sweet smile. I felt like I was in some kind of dream by how kind she was as she let me in. Then, as she turned to close the door behind me, I was greeted by the most magnificent display of artisan jewelry. The fine jewelry inside is a small representation of the amazing work that she does, but even then, they still had my mouth watering and my eyes lit up. I am pretty sure I might have danced a little with excitement.

Let me repeat myself, just to make sure you believe me. I have been REALLY good this year. Now, I want you to know, Geralyn will keep a “Wish List” for you! She offers it for good girls and boys like me to let you know what we’d like to find under the tree this year. In fact, she even said if I wanted I could have her customize my old jewelry to create a piece with my personal style and she includes a special book to document the design and jewelry making process. A complete custom design can take many weeks and the price varies for time and materials to make your desires

come true. If you have gold, she transforms it beautifully and any extra gold can be used toward labor costs. You wouldn’t have to lift a finger! And I know is, she is a lovely elf and very busy this year (you, of all people, understand), so run right over there and sign up for an appointment to create a custom piece! But, I did see the most stunning artisan-made fine jewelry that spoke to me like no other. I am very excited to select my own stone, the setting and she may have it ready the same day. She may even do it while I wait.

You see, all these pieces are made by hand—with eco-friendly and responsibly sourced materials. Your elves can rest at ease.

She’ll have it ready and waiting for me to stop in and pick up.

In fact, can you put Geralyn on the good list, too? She has that twinkle in her eye when you talk to her, much like yours, but sweeter. Maybe it’s her smile? She just really makes you feel at home in her shop. And maybe that is because she has been doing this since 2008? She has crafted some truly spectacular pieces. She is continually creating with new inspirations and has won numerous national jewelry designer awards for her work..

So, dear Santa, I must tell you that if you would like to take a bit of a rest this year, maybe you can just let me go to AicoraGems Jewelry Box and choose some beautiful hand-made jewelry. In fact, you could even let your elves know to spread the word that Geralyn is ready and waiting for us. You can sit tight, put your feet up, and enjoy a little nog with the Mrs. while I go to AicoraGems and excitedly pick out something special for myself and my best of friends this year. Oh and… make my “wish list” too!

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Dear Santa,

CONNECT: AICORA GEMS "JEWELRY BOX" IS LOCATED AT 1334 MANGROVE AVE. IN CHICO. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.AICORAGEMS.COM OR CALL 530-519-GEMS (4367).

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Buddy Up!

By Kaia FIT

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Why workout with a friend? Because people who work out with their friends have more fun! They are also 90% more successful at achieving their goals and making it to their workouts because they have someone to hold them accountable. Here are a few fun and effective moves to try with your workout buddy!

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FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL (530) 570-6342 OR VISIT WWW.KAIAFITCHICO.COM. KAIA FIT NOW HAS TWO CONVENIENT LOCATIONS, AT 2700 HEGAN LANE #108 IN CHICO AND 6424 SKYWAY IN PARADISE.

High Five Planks Holding your level of a plank, face your partner. Both reach out right or left hand for a high five.

Boat Hold Russian Twist

Partner Get Up Stand Up

P1 and P2 face each other in their level of a boat hold, sitting next to each other hip to hip, then rotate their shoulders towards and away from each other while passing a weight.

P1 holds a squat and faces P2. P2 lays on back and rolls up to a standing position with the help of partner.

Squat & Toss

Partner Trunk Twist Pass

P1 and P2 face each other and both squat. On the way up, P1 tosses weight to P2, then P2 passes weight to P1.

P1 and P2 are back to back. P1 passes weighted ball to P2.

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What Your Smile Says About You

by Dr. Matthew Murray A smile is one of the first things someone notices about you. “A smile conveys confidence and professionalism, “says Lily Garcia a past president of the American College of Prosthodontists. Your smile can not only show someone how happy you are, but can also predict your past and future. A study at University of California Berkeley followed a group of women who were found to have genuinely happy smiles in college were more likely to have happier marriages and greater sense of wellbeing. A smile says a lot about one’s health as well. A study from Wayne State University, Michigan found that people with a big grin lived an average of 7 years longer than those who didn’t Chipped, discolored or missing teeth are revealed when you smile.

Many of these problems can be fixed by seeing your local dental practitioner. Missing teeth in particular can be challenging to replace. A great option to replace missing teeth is a dental implant.

A dental implant is the closest replacement to a natural tooth. The replacement of missing teeth with dental implants can be challenging and seeking out a professional who specializes in dental implants can give you the best result. So what does your smile say about you? That you’re happy, excited, or embarrassed? If a missing tooth is holding back your smile consider replacing it with a dental implant.

Dr. Matthew Murray is a board certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon located in Chico. He specializes in surgeries mouth and face including dental implants. His office is located at 2525 Ceanothus Avenue, Chico CA. 95973. Website: www.ChicoJawDoc.com If you are interested in an appointment please call 530-343-1685.

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While visiting Table Mountain Ranch, a Heritage Hog attempted to eat part of my pants, and it was one of the most adorable things I’ve ever seen. That is, until guardian dog in training (gurdian puppy if you will), Luna entered a pig race around the pin.

Walking around the ranch, tranquility doesn’t begin to describe the feeling.

Beautiful hills surround yellow fields with a collection of barn, house and pig pen structures separated by a flowing creek.

The dim glow of a barn-cat’s eyes gaze from the rafters of the slaughter barn, the dogs excitedly race over the bridge alongside their owner who is just as, if not more excited to be on the farm.

Brown’s unapologetically humorous attitude radiates well with friends and animals alike. Though kind and pleasant to be around, she isn’t afraid to openly show her mischievious sense of humor, in ways such as naming one of her pigs Doug LaMalfa.

By Jake Hutchison

It’s safe to say that Megan Brown is not your ordinary rancher. Her modern attitude toward the business, accompanied by internet-savvy tactics have earned her high popularity in her field and Butte County as a whole.

Brown grew up on her parents’ ranch, so she is no stranger to the business. Her experience with pigs even started when she was in 4-H and FFA. Coming to the conclusion that she needed to find her own way in life, she began her search. A quest that led her everywhere, from law school to goats, she finally found eminent joy in pig farming. Why pigs? “They are fun to raise and be around and they taste amazing!” Brown said.

A smashing success, she currently lives at her Table Mountain Ranch with her small army of Heritage Hogs and guard dogs.

Raising and selling pigs is a full-time job on its own, but it’s far from where Brown stops in terms of keeping busy.

Over the years, Brown has used social

media as a way to not only promote her brand, but to also spread ideas and recipes through blogging. A heavy social media presence is one way she is proving to be the next generation of rancher. Her increasingly popular blog and website, The Beef Jar, is a compilation of her writings, delicious recipes and more. The wit and knowledge she exemplifies in her blog caught the attention of agricultural magazine FeedStuffs who asked her to write a monthly column for them. Since becoming more and more viral on social media she has even become a public speaker.

Next on the horizon for Brown is to expand to other breeds of pig while toying with the notion of new animals. For now, however, the goal is to keep the farm in production for at least six generations. A goal she will undoubtedly accomplish and then some.

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Old Fashioned Heritage Pork Chops and Gravy Ingredients: 1 onion, sliced into rings 2 apples, cored and sliced into rings 2 Table Mountain Ranch Pork Chops Salt Pepper

1 tbsp butter 2 tbsp flour 2 cups water or broth ¼ tsp garlic powder ¼ tsp paprika

Instructions: Melt butter in large cast iron skillet with apples and onions. Cook over medium-low heat for about 15 minutes until caramelized. Remove to separate platter and keep warm. Turn the temperature up to high, place your salt and pepper seasoned pork chops in the same skillet. Heritage pork has far more flavor than conventional chops, so over seasoning is not necessary. Sear for 3 minutes on each side. Turn your temperature back to medium and continue cooking for about 7 minute on each side or until the internal temperature of your pork is 140 degrees.

Once your pork chops are cooked through, add them to the apple and onion platter to stand while you make the gravy. Over medium heat, add your flour into the skillet with the pork drippings, mixing constantly with a whisk until thoroughly mixed and slightly brown. Slowly add water and garlic powder and cook until the gravy is thick. Serve over the chops.

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Recipe courtesy of Megan Brown of Table Mountain Ranch. For more delicious recipes like this, visit thebeefjar.com.

Rallo’s West’s

Maryland Crab Cake Ingredients: 1 lb Jumbo Lump blue crab 1 cup Mayonnaise 2 ½ tsp Coleman’s Dry Mustard 1 Egg

2 tsp lemon juice 2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce 1 dash Tabasco

Instructions: In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except crab. Mix thoroughly. Add just enough sauce to the crab to coat it. Gently toss the crab with the sauce. Form the mixture into balls and bake at 400 for 12 minutes or until golden and bubbling.

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Izakaya Ichiban

By Kyleen Bromley

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many intimate tables, wonderfully spaced and I began to think of who I could call to come join me. I felt invited and it was nice.

The bartender set the sake down in front of me with a genuine smile. I wasn’t usually a fan of sake, but I had heard many good things about this restaurant, so I decided to take a chance and immerse myself. As I sipped slowly on my drink, I looked around at the restaurant.

The walls were golden yellow and a deep red. It felt celebratory; a celebration of food and culture. I smiled to myself. I liked it here already.

A menu was placed in front of me and I scrolled through it out of habit, even though I wasn’t hungry. It didn’t take long for me want to order, even if that wasn’t why I came here. Everything sounded delicious. The subtle sweet smell of pickled ginger that delicately filled the restaurant made me hunger for sushi, despite all the amazing other items on the menu: Japanese curry rice bowls, donburi over rice bowls, noodle soups, appetizers, shooters...it was all enough for me to want to order everything, just to try it all.

The restaurant from the street was deceiving. The outside makes it seem small and quaint and when you first walk in you are met with a small bar and happy staff diligently preparing for the restaurant to open. But then as you walk in further, you are taken aback by the vastness of the place; wide, open, and it makes you breathe easy. For now it was quiet, but soon it would be bustling, the sounds of plates tapping, glasses clinking, laughter and soft conversations filling the room, making you feel at home. There were

Through the glass in front of me I could see fresh fish just begging to be rolled.

I went to the Special Rolls section of the menu and had to stop myself from ordering more than I could handle. Maybe it was the sake, but I wanted to try all the rolls. The Hawaiian roll: yellowtail, mango, avocado, tuna and tobiko. I took another sip of sake to hide my salivation. The Chico roll: snow crab, avocado, tempura albacore, Unagi sauce, spicy mayo, sriracha, and green onion. Oh, Sriracha, how you tempt me so.

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Despite the food being amazing, there was more to Izakaya Ichiban; a feeling that lingered. As I left the restaurant, I had a chance to take a second look around at the outdoor seating. The chairs and tables and entire area reminded me of a photo you might find on Pinterest; one that shows that outdoor living space you pinned to one of your boards, vowing it would be your next summer project. But here it was, the real thing.

Bulbs draped delicately over the patio area and I imagined the patio lit at night, the soft warm light of the bulbs creating a comforting glow, inviting more conversation, laughs; a lighting that makes everyone look good.

I smiled as I left, imagining a nice night out with friends here and as I got into my car and unfolded the takeout menu I grabbed from the front entrance. I started scrolling through my phone, looking for friends to bring here. They would thank me and maybe order all of the things I hadn’t had a chance to. I might get to try everything on the menu after all!

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“Sake, please,” I said to the bartender who greeted me as I walked in. He was younger than me and wearing a grey shirt with the restaurant’s logo on it: a pleasantly drawn image of a fish and the restaurant’s name, Izakaya Ichiban.

IZAKAYA ICHIBAN IS LOCATED AT 2000 NOTRE DAME BLVD, SUITE 100 IN CHICO. FIND THEM ON FACEBOOK OR CALL (530) 342-8500 FOR MORE INFO.

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6290 Cumberland Rd

5081 Wilderness Way 8F

5783 Homestead Place

Bed:2 | Bath:2 | Sq Ft:2326 | Price:$154,900

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SPECTACULAR OPPORTUNITY!, Not your average home! Living room, family room, bonus great room with soaring ceiling, brick hearth & wall of windows, large bonus rooms, detached workshop, deck, patio, beautifully landscaped yard, massive 50’+ deep garage, big enough for RV’s or trailers plus cars!! Additional storage mezzanine!

NO NEED TO LOOK ANY FURTHER! This home has it all! Built in 2001, split bedroom floor plan soaring vaulted ceiling, light and bright kitchen also open to the living room, formal entry, formal dining, laundry room, closet organizers, copious master bedroom suite, ramp leading to the front entry, storage shed, fenced rear yard with decorative trees & more!

CENTRALLY LOCATED! This home offers two bedrooms and two bathrooms with a large living and dining area open to the kitchen area. Indoor laundry room, built-ins, large covered front deck, sizable rear deck, detached garage, flat and open lot, fencing, gated RV parking, large privacy hedges, low maintenance yard, near the end of a quiet gravel street!

6432 Gregory Lane

5063 Malibu Dr

9226 Bear Run Rd

Bed:2 | Bath:1 | SqFt:1246 | Price: $157,000

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CUTE, CLEAN, GREAT LOCATION! You will fall in love with this home as soon as you see it! Large living room, oversized bonus room, walk-in pantry, fully fenced rear yard, attached garage, additional detached garage, great curb appeal and centrally located in a nice neighborhood!

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5075 Clark Rd

1299 Fawnbrook

Bed:2 | Bath:2 | SqFt:1138 | Price: $175,000

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WORK FROM HOME! 3+ Acres of Industrial zoned property with nicely updated 3 Bedroom 2 Bath manufactured home and 1 bedroom guest unit!

Large deck, astounding views, Loads of parking, storage buildings, fruit trees, gardening area, good frontage, potential seller carry! Call for more information.

END OF THE LANE SECLUSION! Expansive 1997 manufactured home with split floor plan, large deck, vaulted ceilings, oversized laundry room, bonus screened patio, two large outbuildings, extra parking, fully fenced, centrally located, lots of room for gardening! Must See!

1868 Del Rio Way Bed:3 | Bath:3 | SqFt:2282 | Price: $299,000 EXCELLENT FIND IN NICE NEIGHBORHOOD! Pride of ownership exudes from this nicely updated home.

Newer fencing, roofing, windows, solar tube skylights, private upstairs master suite, 2nd/junior master suite, fruit trees, RV parking, living room plus large family room, quiet Cul-De-Sac location!

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The Best of New Again Kitchen Remodeling Over the past 3 1/2 years, we’ve had the pleasure of following the remodeling adventures of the good folks at New Again Kitchen Remodeling. Throughout the 36 separate stories we’ve written, one thing has remained consistent during each and every interview: customers love the work they do — and they seem to make great friends too! We could go on recounting our own experiences, but we felt that our 100th issue would be a great time to celebrate the work they’ve done through the testimonials given by their own clients.

“We both agree, [the kitchen remodel] has had a significant impact on the look and feel of our house and we would encourage anyone thinking about making the investment to take the plunge.”

- David & Shannon Griffith

“We are new homeowners and this was our first project. We were constantly calling him [Ric] with questions about demo, measurements, electrical, and timing. Ric and the workers were always friendly.”

- Nate & Katie Danner

“Ric’s crew was delightful.

They were clean and quick.

He is supposed to touch people’s lives with his design and personality. That’s just what he does.”

- John & Greta Souza

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“We got a brand new kitchen, that aesthetically is just so pleasing to us, and yet we still had some money left in the bank at the completion of the task.”

- Frank & Jan Condon

“New Again provided excellent service. They were on time with everything and the quality of the materials they used was great!”

- Floyd Newhardt

“Ric helped a lot. He came in and looked at the cabinets and the floor and helped us find something that would look great.”

- The Hernandez Family

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13665 Fritz Court, Magalia

6203 Harvey Road, Paradise

2022 Hillpark Lane, Paradise

Bed: 3 | Bath: 2 | $48,000 Bring your tools and finish the remodel of this home nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac on the edge of the greenbelt in lower Magalia. The work is well under way offering remodeled kitchen, newer light fixtures, newer dual pane windows, some new electric and a few new doors.

Bed: 3 | Bath: 2 | $139,000 Opportunities abound! Live in one; rent the other! Each home has separate gas/electric meter and newer septic tank. The 2 bedroom home features a spacious living room, good-sized bedrooms and bathroom with tile tub/ shower. The 1 bedroom home offers vaulted ceilings and eat-in kitchen. This nice corner lot includes mature trees for shade and privacy.

Bed: 2 | Bath: 2 | $259,000 Quiet cul-de-sac! This well-built, spacious home offers vaulted ceiling and wall of picture windows drawing in natural light in the living room; plus, bright kitchen and nicely sized bedrooms. Additional features include: skylight, oversized rear deck, newer exterior paint, newer roof (2012) and mature trees that provide shade and privacy.

1381 Nunneley Road, Paradise

5828 Ponderosa Way, Magalia

233 Valley View Drive, Paradise

Bed: 3 | Bath: 2.5 | $379,900 Pride of ownership abounds! This estate offers a formal living room, formal dining room, oversized family room and open kitchen with large window overlooking the well-manicured, fully-fenced backyard which offers an in-ground pool, hot tub, outdoor shower and the town’s largest maple tree! Additionally, there is a large garage, workshop area, studio and hobby room.

Bed: 4 | Bath: 3.5 | $369,000 Beautiful, secluded setting on 2.9 usable acres! This wellbuilt, single-owner home has a nice clearing, fruit trees, garden areas, waterfall, multi-level deck and miners’ 1/2 inch of water. The family room is conveniently open to the kitchen which boasts “Jenn-Air” grill, breakfast bar, garden window and pantry. Enjoy the extra space in the garage and two storage barns.

Bed: 3 | Bath: 2.5 | $325,000 Amazing views of Butte Canyon! This custom-built home offers spacious living room w/vaulted, woodbeamed ceiling and woodstove insert set in custom hearth. The kitchen includes island, eating bar, breakfast nook and separate dining area. Additional features include newer roof, HVAC and water heater, circular driveway, 2-car garage, guest home, and lowmaintenance and mature landscape.

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DIY: Birchin’ Holiday Candle Holders

Who doesn’t love the warm glow of candlelight? Bring some rustic charm to your home this holiday season with this super simple project! Birch wood is a timeless and versatile material that can be used in countless ways to adorn any space. We happened upon a bundle of birch logs at Eighth and Main Antiques in Chico, and the possibilities were endless! Here’s how you can create this look in your own home.

Materials needed: Three birch logs, at least 3” in diameter.

Tea lights Saw Drill with 1 ½ wood boring bit Twine or jute

1. Cut your logs using a saw of your choice. Cut the logs to various lengths so that their heights will stagger.

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2. Using your drill and wood boring bit, drill down ¾” to accommodate the tea light.

The tea light should protrude slightly above the surface of the wood to reduce the risk of fire.

3. If you like, tie your logs together with twine or ribbon of your choice.

4. Light your candles and enjoy your cozy, rustic decor

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872.5880

(530)

6635 Clark Rd. Paradise, CA 95969

CalBRE#01991235

Of Paradise

Serving all of Butte County

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BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM HOME! 3BR/2BA. Expansive front yard with attractive landscape.

Formal living room; separate family room.

Smart floor plan provides privacy & space for all. Tons of storage, custom details throughout. Large rooms, master bath with a gorgeous custom shower. All new stainless appliances, attached over size two car garage.

CHICO CHARMER, 3 BR/ 2 BA, 1488 sq.ft home with sunken living room, fireplace, and beautiful private yard. Covered patio, fruit trees and room for a garden. Great location! New underground utilities, Move in ready. Close to shopping and convenient location

SOUTHWEST FLAIR!! 3BR/2BA home with newer flooring, fireplace and a sweeping circle drive and plenty of RV parking Detached 2 car garage with a 2 car carport.

Large covered back deck and beautifully maintained yard. Spacious master suite with its own private balcony.

SUCH A CHARMER!! 2BR/1.5BA home w/bonus room. Pergo in family room.

Features a large living room with eat in dining area. There is room on side for trailer, boat or extra auto etc. Lovely back yard that is fenced.

$214,900 #266 Julie Rolls 530.872.5880

$279,000 #1050 Susan Doyle 530.877.7733

$239,000 #634 Rhonda Maehl 530.873.7640

$186,500 #716 Heidi Wright 530.872.5890

CUSTOM 1994 BUILT HOME In Magalia!

3BR/2BA on a .37 acre lot. Covered front porch, vaulted ceiling living room w/ bay window, kitchen & breakfast nook, granite slab counters, 2 pantries, custom cabinets w/ pull-out drawers, extra deep stainless sink, large master w/ views. 20x25 detached garage, R-39 insulation & so much more.

WELCOME TO PARADISE! 3BR/2BA home w/ endless views of the Feather River Canyon & minutes away from Lake Oroville...Gorgeous kitchen, great open floor plan. Master BR w patio access, large walk in closet, remodeled master bath. 2 new concrete patios and a deck, new paint, flooring, windows & light fixtures throughout! $309,000 #516 Nikki Sanders 530.872.5889

BEAUTIFULLY TREED THREE ACRES IN MAGALIA. Private setting, just waiting for your custom home, cabin or RV! Lots of possibilities with this land. Property has two access roads. Buyer to investigate all aspects of property. Call for more information on this wonderful opportunity to own some land at a very resonable price!

NICE NORTH CHICO LOCATION close to everything! 4BR/2BA home, w/ over 1600 sq ft, nice kitchen with tile counters, breakfast bar, separate dining area and lots of cabinet space, large living room with vaulted ceilings.

Large master with huge master bath, jetted tub. Inside laundry room. Attached two car garage with access to back yard.

AMAZING SUNSETS! Custom 4BR/3.5BA in lower Paradise, views of the valley & Sutter Buttes. Hardwood floors in main living area, 10 ft ceilings in the living & dining room.

Kitchen w/ multiple upgrades, breakfast nook & large dining room. Luxurious master suite.

Gated subdivision, walking trails, minutes from Lime Saddle Marina.

2 HOMES ON LARGE LOT in great central location. Front home is 2BR with bonus room & closet. Large living room, floor to ceiling windows. Newly remodeled kitchen with granite counter tops. 1BR/1BA cabin w/ large basement. Private fenced in yards.

Fantastic opportunity to live in one and rent the other!

WOW- with some love and understanding, this can be your palatial Mountain retreat!

Three bedroom, two bath, soaring windows with a lovely view. Huge double garage and shop. This property has so much potential! .

$279,000 #251 Christina Souther 530.520.1032

$489,000 #518 Kandice Rickson 530.872.5892

$204,000 #404 Shannan Turner 530.872.3822

$184,900 #234 Julie Rolls 530.872.5880

$234,500 #315 Brian Voigt 530.514.2901

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$36,900 #972 Jamie McDaniel 530.872.5891

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GREAT CURB APPEAL nice long driveway, .29 acre lot in great neighborhood. 2 BR/2 BA, large bonus room w/separate entrance.

Vaulted ceilings in living room and bonus room for spacious feel. Master bedroom w/ large closet. Quaint kitchen with eat-in area.

Large laundry room with built in storage leading to the attached 2 car garage with work bench and brand new garage door. $92,500 #855 Annette Gale 530.872.5886

Each office is independently owned and operated.

JUST MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN and near to all amenities! 3BR/2BA on 2.5 acres, new wood laminate flooring & carpet. Oversized two car det. Garage, shop with office. Beautiful kitchen with new stainless appliances & granite counters. Very attractive tile work in both baths, large soaking tub! 2 covered patios, in ground pool! Master bedroom includes a spacious walk-in closet, new master bath. Tons of storage, and custom touches throughout. So much more. #265

Julie Rolls - 530.872.5880

$499,900

MOUNTAIN LIVING!

3BR/2BA home sitting along the Middle Butte Creek. Family room with pellet stove and a bricked patio with fire-pit. Full workshop & storage area under house with its own concrete deck at the entrance to the work shop. Newer heat & air unit, air cleaner filtration system, & a heat exchange unit. Fully irrigated & RV parking. #624

Rhonda Maehl - 530.873.7640

$285,000

SPECTACULAR CUSTOM HOME in Peaceful Lower Paradise. Open kitchen, dining & living room area. Custom rock hearth w/ a free standing woodstove.

Light & bright kitchen w/skylight, recessed lighting, pantry, cabinet pull-out drawers & new spacious butcher block island.

Large office w/French doors. Spacious master BR w/access to huge deck. Surround Sound in living room. Landscaped yard, custom covered porch & 3 car garage. Appointment only. #328

Brian Voigt - 530.514.2901

$379,500

872.5880

(530)

6635 Clark Rd. Paradise, CA 95969

CalBRE#01991235

CALIFORNIA SUNSETS!

4BR/3BA, formal dining, family room & living room. Floor to ceiling windows, two fireplaces, two HVAC units, and a dual speed whole house fan. Gourmet kitchen, loads of cabinets, breakfast bar/buffet table, convection oven & a walk in pantry! Lovely circular drive, landscape is established and fairly low maintenance. #976

Jamie McDaniel - 530.872.5891

$588,000

Of Paradise

Serving all of Butte County

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WHAT IF?

BY DAN BOSCH

Depending on what one has taking place in their life, a good quote can definitely help put the situation into perspective. One of my favorite quotes has to do with the worry that tends to frustrate or even paralyze us all at one time or another in our lives… Mark Twain addressed it perfectly when he said “I have had a lot of worries in my life… most of which never happened” I have found that many times people tend to use their worries and fears of unknown future events to justify their avoidance of action in the present. This is no different when it comes to the decision (or lack thereof) to purchase real estate - specifically investment real estate. When the market is depressed and values are falling, we hear statements like “I’m not going to invest in a depreciating asset.” Yet when we enter a market in which the opposite is true and values are headed in a positive direction, the justification not to buy becomes “Prices are too high – I’ve heard we are near the peak and I don’t want to buy now.”

With the strengthening of the real estate market over the last 18-24 months, the latter of these two mindsets is now beginning to become more prevalent.

Many opinions are now being offered that we are on the verge of another bubble and questions are being asked about what might happen if things change for the worse. Again, showcasing the ability for individuals to use what they fear might happen as a means to not push themselves forward.

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This is where the beauty of a longterm mindset comes in. Investing in real estate by using tried-and-true formulas, understanding your limitations, seeking the right guidance and having a plan that takes into account the next ten, twenty or even thirty years will ensure that the peaks and valleys of a short-term plan are all but eliminated.

Proof of this can be found in the fact that while huge numbers of single family homes were foreclosing during the recent downturn, far fewer multi-family properties were suffering the same fate. While there were cases where apartment building or other investment property owners did get foreclosed on, the vast majority simply stayed the course, continued collecting their monthly rents and simply focused on the big picture. These individuals understood the value of the long-term approach and are now reaping the rewards as we continue to see both property values and rents increasing in our current market… Which brings to mind another quote. Though I don’t know the origin, the saying “Patience grasshopper” has always been another of my favorites…

Dan Bosch is a Realtor Associate with RE/MAX of Chico and the team leader for the Premier Professionals Real Estate Team.

Dan specializes in residential and investment properties.

Reach dan via phone at (530) 896-9330 or via email at danbosch@sbcglobal.net.

You can also visit Dan’s new website www.premierteamchico.com and follow him at www.facebook.com/premierteamchico or on Instagram @premierteamchico.

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Lovely 3 bedroom, 3 bath home in Canyon Oaks neighborhood! Backing up to the 14th hole, this spectacular home offers easy living with views and privacy. You’ll find the open plan light and inviting and so will guests! With an extra room for an office, downstairs offering a large game or media room and its own patio, this is one of the best plans I’ve seen!!

Almost 2800 sq ft, this home gives you and guests your own private space but plenty of room to congregate for festivities!! $499,500

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SHASTAN HOMES Shastan Homes is in the process of bringing you two exciting new neighborhoods: Shastan Homes at Glenwood and Shastan Homes at Hancock Park. Both subdivisions offer the same high quality building program and house plans that Shastan Homes is famous for.

Architect Frank Glazewski has designed all homes to be beautiful on the outside with exceptional floor plans on the inside. All homes are built with energy efficiency and water conservation in mind. Many customers are even reporting $0 electric bills.

Shastan Homes at Glenwood: Located on the far west side of Chico along the quiet “Green Line”. Go west on W. Sacramento Avenue, take a right on Glenwood Ave., then another right on Wisteria Ln. Shastan Homes at Hancock Park: Located on the far North East side of Chico near upper Bidwell Park. At Pleasant Valley High School, go north on Marigold, then right on Patriot and follow the signs to Champlain Way. To learn more visit www.shastanhomes.com or call Jay Halbert at 520-3146.

HERE IS OUR LIST OF TALENTED CONTRACTORS Architecture Frank Glazewski, 894-5001 Appliances Ginno’s Appliances Scott Dilg, 342-2182

Garage Door Sharp’s Locksmithing Tyler Sharp, 533-5713

Cabinets Armstrong Cabinets Brian Shirley, 342-5533

HVAC & Sheet Metal Jessee Heating & Air Mike Gray, 891-4926

Carpet, Window Coverings, Wood Flooring Towne Carpet Henry Iyone, 343-0215 Ceramic Tile Hinkle’s Tile Joe Hinkle, 693-0735 Ceramic Tile Shower Pans Pickering Hot Mop John Pickering, 321-7586 Countertops Ginno’s Appliances Kevin Skinner, 342-2182 Electrical/High Voltage Telic Electric Dave Rudolph, 520-0796 Electrical/Low Voltage - Defcon Security Bill McNeir, 990-2587 Electrical Fixtures - Northern Lights Joe Tilton, 893-8008 Excavations/Backhoe George Neary, 330-3151 Fencing - M & M Fence Mike Smith, 624-3775 Final Cleaning - Annette’s Mop & Bucket Annette Perez, 354-0369 Finish Carpentry - Sam Leaf Construction Sam Leaf , 518-2230 Fireplaces - A-1 Stoves Steve Bruffy, 345-9292 Concrete Flatwork & Foundations Andy Sprague, 864-3273 54

Framing-Construction & Framing Services Jim Ratekin, 624-4165

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Interior/ Exterior Doors Advanced Door Co. Jim Poole, 894-7000 Landscaping - Sunchasers John Goddard, 624-7000 Landscaping Plants Timshell Nursery Craig Thompson, 521-9125 Maintenance & Whole House Fans - Pappa’s Tool Box, Bob Keller, 521-3257 Masonry Chuck Reynolds, 990-8310 Painting Casey Swaim, 520-6424 Pool Sunshine Pools Ralph Merlo, 521-0365 Plumbing & Fire Sprinklers Knight Construction Tim Knight, 624-5179 Roofing - G & R Roofing Elaine Rios, 518-7760 Sheetrock - Butte Drywall Rick Woodcock, 693-0148 Solar - SunPower Corporation Jay Halbert, 520-3146 Stucco - Mid Valley Lath and Plaster Lonnie Joyner, 680-0491 Windows, Mirrors, Skylights, Shower Doors Miller Glass Jim Beltramo, 624-6213

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YOUR DREAM HOME IS WAITING! Choose from many upgrade options with your new Shastan Home.

Many energy-efficient features are standard with our homes: We install TechShield radiant barrier roof sheathing on our homes, a feature that reduces heat gain during the summer and helps keep heat in during the winter. We build all of our homes with high tech Solarban 70XL this glazing is designed to significantly reduce your summer cooling costs. Also standard on our homes is a highly energy-efficient 16.0 SEER/13.0 EER cooling system and a 96% efficiency furnace. Our standard water heater has an efficiency rating of 0.70, or you have the option to upgrade to a tankless on-demand water heater by Rinnai, and save even more on your utility bills. You will truly appreciate our energy-efficient, Energy Star qualified appliances.

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Let’s Go Downtown!

Friendly chatter rings from the sunny café patio on the corner. The mouthwatering scent of freshly baked pastries drifts down the street. Shop owners proudly sweep the leaves from their sidewalks. Somehow this pleasant scene is both ever-changing and comfortably familiar all at once. This is downtown. This is the heart of our community and our home.

It’s no surprise that we treasure our downtown areas of Butte County. The history, the business owners, the culture,

the community. All of these things combine to create something uniquely spectacular. This holiday season, we encourage you to take the time to fully experience and appreciate Downtown Chico, Paradise, and Oroville. Each is charming and special in its own way, with a unique set of offerings waiting to be discovered and enjoyed. From dining to shopping to recreation, there is no shortage activities to fill your day. In the pages that follow, we introduce you to just a small sample of the friendly faces and businesses that make up each of

these beautiful downtown areas.

Over the past 100 issues, we’ve had plenty of content relating to Downtown Chico. Even so, we can’t seem to say enough about the wonderful businesses and people contained in this area. We could go on and on, but we’ll let the next few pages speak for themselves.

‘Tis the season not only to shop local, but to say thank you to those who make our community a place we’re proud to call home.

Tres Hombres 100 Broadway St | (530) 342-0425 Tres Hombres, established by long-time partners Michael Thomas and Johnny Scurto in 1987, has been a Chico tradition for over twenty years. Located in one of Chico’s gorgeous, classic brick buildings, Tres Hombres has its home on the corner of First and Broadway, across from the beautiful Laxson Auditorium. Featuring a friendly, open environment and delicious Mexican cuisine — as well as a twelve year running “Best of Chico” margarita — Tres Hombres’ enticing ambiance is a guaranteed good time for loyal locals and an adventure for first time visitors. As members of the Downtown Business Association, enthusiastic sponsors of Friday night concerts in the plaza, and Taste of Chico, Tres Hombres is dedicated to contributing their best to the community. Tres Hombres is going to be celebrating its 28th anniversary this January, and the restaurant is buzzing with possible menu upgrades and excitement surrounding yet another successful year of good food, great people, new friendships, and innovative drinkology.

So, whether old, young, or somewhere inbetween, Tres Hombres has exactly what you’ve been craving; and for that, Chico says gracias.

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MOUNTAIN SPORTS 176 E 3rd St| (530) 345-5011

Where the Sierra Nevada meet the Cascades, Mountain Sports has been outfitting outdoor enthusiasts since 1975. Located in Downtown Chico, Mountain Sports continues to provide excellent customer service, premium product selection, and competitive pricing. With a passionate and experienced staff, Mountain Sports can help you get geared up for your next adventure with confidence. Whether you are trekking in the Himalayas, rock climbing California granite, or strolling through Bidwell Park, Mountain Sports has the clothing, gear and footwear that you need to have a great experience in the outdoors.

Birkenstock 333 Broadway St | (530) 345-4880 A familiar staple of both Downtown Chico and Paradise, Birkenstock has been locally owned by the Baker family since 1985. Owner Celeste loves being a part of the downtown neighborhood, providing high quality footwear and accessories.

Don’t let the name fool you — Birkenstock carries over 30 brands of comfort footwear, including Dansko, Clarks, and Teva. Celeste believes in combining function with flare, a philosophy that is apparent in her colorful and inviting shop, complete with her personal collection of local artwork. Treat your feet at Birkenstock!

Chico Paper Co 345 Broadway St | (530) 891-0900

Gabrielle Ferrar

Powell’s Sweet Shoppe

214 Main St | (530) 345-1500

121 W 3rd St| (530) 332-9866

Fine jewelry is the one accessory whose shine will never fade. Since 1989 Lisa Nolta and her mother Madeleine have been co-owners of Gabrielle Ferrar. Lisa, who studied technology of the jewelry business at Revere Academy, has been making jewelry for decades. Her pieces are recognized by the American Gem Trade Association, the leading industry force in the ethical endorsement of naturally colored gemstones and cultured pearls. Lisa’s attention to detail and enthusiasm for creating the perfect piece shows in each sparkling design. Not only does she help a customer pick out their jewelry, she also explores in depth what the ideal piece is: asking questions about the person who it’s intended for, holding your hand to examine which tone would look best on your skin and finding out how often you will wear the piece or on which occasions. With the holidays upon us, joy is in the air along with that thing called love. Diamonds and fine jewelry are a gift that keeps on giving throughout time, often being passed down through multiple generations.

Jewelry is a passionate expression and at Gabrielle Ferrar every piece that goes out their door is a result of that same affection.

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Chico Paper Company is a cornerstone of downtown Chico, serving the north state by providing the best local art and quality custom picture framing. They offer their guests a dynamic experience, whether through buying art, custom framing a project or sharing and appreciating the talents of the gallery’s diverse collection of represented artists. Chico Paper Company can be found at 345 Broadway, where the best local art meets quality custom framing.

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If you haven’t ever visited Powell’s Sweet Shop, you are missing out on a magical candy land. Bins of bulk candy line one wall of the sugary shop along with old fashioned toys.

A case of Italian Gelato greets you at the entrance along with the smell of handmade chocolates. Open since 2007, this old time candy store likes to say they service ages 2-92, and are open late for those night time candy cravings.

Insider tip from a candy enthusiast: Powell’s is a great place to find unusual and/or delicious stocking stuffers.

northrim adventure sports

Kirk’s Jewelry

178 E 2nd St | (530) 345-2453

246 W 3rd St| (530) 891-0880 A fixture in Downtown Chico since 1997, North Rim Adventure Sports is a cornerstone of the local cycling community. With over 250 bikes, an 8,000 square foot sales floor, an extensive service department, weekly group rides starting from the shop, and an upcoming Wildflower Century training program, North Rim caters to all your cycling needs. North Rim Adventure Sports encourages you to get outside!

tomfoolery 126 W 3rd st | (530) 891-4100 Tomfoolery brings both elegance and whimsy to Downtown Chico, specializing in barware, hats, gloves, travel items, humorous gifts and leather goods for both men and women. The store originally opened in 1983 at the North Valley Mall in Chico, specializing in men’s gifts and accessories. In 2003 they opened their doors downtown and expanded their inventory to include women’s items. They hope to bring customers consistent quality along with a playful and fun shopping environment.

DanceAway

Heavenly Blue

177 E 3rd St| (530) 891-0672

240 Main St #220 | (530) 343-3333

Kirk’s Jewelry is one of Chico’s premiere jewelry stores, designing and creating tailor made pieces right here in their state of the art workshop.

Select from their extensive gallery of finished jewelry, or let them design for you a one of a kind engagement ring, wedding band, or any other type of jewelry that you desire. Stop by and visit the friendly staff at Kirk’s, where they have been making your dreams come true for over 42 years.

Lingerie is the most intimately fitted garment, and one that should make you feel beautiful.

Heavenly Blue rises above the typical undergarment store; located in the upstairs of a classic downtown Chico building.They carry sleepwear, bathrobes and shape wear, along with many bra styles ranging in petite to size 50M to enhance every woman’s shape.

Heavenly Blue excels as the only store of it’s kind in the entire North State region.

DanceAway, owned by swing dance instructor Megan Grandfield, placed its roots in Chico circa 2001. DanceAway caters to the many active dance studios around Chico, as well as the large dance life on Chico State campus; she offers a variety of dancewear and has recently expanded to women’s active wear, and most recently, plus sized swimwear. Megan is excited about the new niche clothing expansion, and the dance communities of Chico are as well!

For Elyse 228 Broadway St | (530) 893-0106 For Elyse is a popular contemporary boutique with locations in both downtown Chico and Redding. Upon stepping into For Elyse, you will be greeted by their exceptional stylists who offer unrivaled customer service.

Their vast selection of men’s and women’s clothing ensures that there is something for everyone. Established in 1998, it has grown from a mother-daughter dream to a successful business devoted to outstanding service, unprecedented quality, and unique style.

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Red Umbrella

5th Street Clothing

247 Main St| (530) 332-9219

328 Broadway St | (530) 345-5754 Broadway Street just wouldn’t be quite the same without our friends at 5th Street Clothing.

In the Fall of 1978, Carol Lynn Rhoades brought her passion for fashion to Downtown Chico.

With stylish, high quality brands like Eileen Fisher and Nic + Zoe, 5th Street has attracted many loyal, lifelong shoppers. Carol’s passion has certainly rubbed off on her daughter and now business partner, Jennie, the perfect gal to carry on this amazing legacy of beautiful clothing and exceptional customer service

Always on the lookout for great deals, sisters Dana and Margaret love sharing their passion for fashion finds and home décor treasures. Open since 2003 in Petaluma, the pair expanded to Chico last year when charmed by Downtown Chico. They have an abundant and ever changing selection of top brands, both new and recycled, such as Anthropologie and Eileen Fisher. Their home furnishings include rustic and repurposed, one-of-a kind pieces and vintage classics. Whether a first time visitor or a seasoned regular, you’ll find a warm and friendly welcome at Red Umbrella.

Diamond W Western Wear, was established in 1978 and has become an anchor of Downtown Chico. It has been locally owned for 37 years, located in the beautifully restored building on E 2nd Street. Inside Diamond W you’ll also find Pat’s Shoe Repair, in business since 1954! At Diamond W you can shop for the entire family and you’ll find much more than western wear, like the largest selection of Uggs in town. Their friendly staff will special order whatever you need with a 100% guarantee.

Olde Gold

Momona

225 Main St #3| (530) 891-4610

230 W 3rd St | (530) 487-7488

Olde Gold Estate Jewelry offers authentic craftsmanship, timeless jewelry pieces, and expert appraisal to the Chico community. Established in 1988

by Steven Catterall and located in the downtown’s Garden Walk Mall, Olde Gold is an experience in classic, skillfully designed jewelry. Employing two expert gemologists, Olde Gold is guaranteed to provide you with superb, unique, professional service — so stop in and admire Old Golde’s gorgeous stock during this holiday season!

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Since opening in September, Momona continues to give Chico a unique dining experience. Friends Mahina Gannet and Sarah Schlobohm began hosting backyard supper clubs in 2013. Realizing they shared the same entrepreneurial pursuits, a partnership was formed with Michael Lee, and together they developed the concept for an exciting new restaurant. Combining the traditions of Taiwan, Japan, and Hawaii, Momona is not your average ramen house. Everything from the boa buns, broths, and sauces are house made. Stop by Momona and broaden your culinary horizons!

Country squyres’ antiques 164 E 3rd St | (530) 342-6764 Country Squyres’ Antiques was founded in 1973 as a small antique and collectible venture by Kathy Squyres. Expansion throughout the years included clocks, silver, glass, and an ever growing collection of fine antique and estate jewelry. This unique store offers heirlooms that will not be found elsewhere.

Kathy also offers full service jewelry repair, sizing and restoration. Country Squyres’ certainly brings something special and unique to downtown Chico.

Kathy, along with sister and long time employee Wendy Truett, wishes to thank her loyal clientele for 43 years of trade in exceptional wares.

Take me to Paradise Last year, I slipped on the ice. In fact, I slipped on the ice a couple of times.

Fortunately, the ice skating rink that I held the sides of was welcoming enough that I not only had the time of my life learning how to skate, I wasn’t embarrassed in the least.

Anyone who says an ice rink made from basketball courts can’t be done can tell that to the 20,000 plus attendees at the Paradise Ice Rink in it’s infant year of 2013.

The Paradise Ice Skating Rink was the dream of District Manager Mike Trinca, a dream that took about 10 years to bring to fruition.

The three-year-old rink, which opens Nov. 15, is not only large enough to support veteran skaters but also has amenities for newbies. If you’re like me, you’ll probably be using walkers for your first few trips (no shame). A full staff on site also ensures safety as well as providing ice games for kids when all of the grown ups need a break from the skates.

By Jake Hutchison

Yes, the Paradise Ice Skating Rink is pretty impressive. But it’s not the only thing Paradise has to offer. Personally, I’m a hiker and there are some incredible hiking trails such as the road to Head Dam down in the canyon and of course the swimmer’s favorite: The Steps. For those looking for a lighter outdoors adventure, Paradise Lake is a tranquil getaway that spans a total of nine miles to the end of the trail and back. The lake is also perfect to explore by kayak.

The town also holds many annual events like the Gold Nugget Parade and the Chocolate Festival. One of the big December events is the Lighted Truck Parade, which is similar to Chico’s Parade of Lights, only combined with a Christmas Tree lighting.

Another feature that continues to bring in visitors is the growing downtown area.

Paradise’s tight-knit community of local business owners has created an inviting atmosphere by offering quality service along with their quality goods.

Hobby stores such as Knit-Wits and the

Red Wagon provide a quirky charm as well as concise expertise. Taverns like Canteena and the Wine Room are perfect for a night out with friends.

If you’re in the mood for a show, the Paradise Performing Arts Center will be featuring the Northern California Ballet performing “The Nutcracker.” Theatre on the Ridge is another popular venue for plays and musicals. However, if you just want to end the day with a nice movie, there’s always the Paradise Cinema 7.

Bring your bikes on a day trip and park at one of the public parking locations. There is an extensive bike trail that runs through the entirety of paradise with plenty of trails and roads to branch off of and see the sites.

Paradise is often overlooked as a day trip destination, especially when there is so much to do in the Chico and Oroville areas. But for a true sense of the pines, there is no better place to go in Butte County.

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Paradise Recreation & Park District Beautiful hikes, fun-filled fishing days and inclusive sports teams. Much of Paradise’s commodities are the result of hard work by the Terry Ashe Recreation District Since its creation, Paradise’s Recreation District has served the community by filling the town with useful commodities and bringing the community together with various events.

The Rec hosts multiple classes, from ballroom dancing to Chinese painting, and caters to all age groups. Groups start at preschool age and progress to youth, teen and adult.

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the locals as well as visitors. The Aquatic Park in south Paradise is good for fishing and contains a good-sized public pool for the warm summers. The Moore Road Park is a favorite of pet lovers, with its dog walking paths and horse riding arena. It is also the location of two fullsized softball fields. The Paradise Park on Pearson runs along the bike trail and is the site of the Train Museum. And of course the massive Bille Park, complete with two playgrounds, walking paths, an RC truck course and plenty of hiking trails.

Currently, the Rec is working on Lakeridge Park in Magalia. The project will be a representation of the beauty found in the pines along the Magalia Reservoir.

While overseeing the creation, maintenance and planning of local parks in the Paradise/Magalia area is an important part of what the Rec does, it is merely a fraction.

by Jake Hutchison

If you can’t get enough ice skating and softball, The Rec offers a membership pass with plenty of benefits. including discounts on passes to the tune of only $10 per year.

One of the coolest things about the The Rec is its direct connection to the public. They take in all suggestions and ideas from the community about new programs and parks. You even have the option of being the namesake of a park by being a key contributor.

Recreation Superintendent Dean Moore is at the helm at the Recreation Center.

Formerly the superintendent of Yuba City, Moore moved north to take on the role in Paradise in 2001. Since then he has overseen much of the development within the town.

So if you’re a Paradise resident or planning to become one, check out the list of activities they have to make your stay even better.

bobbi’s boutique

The Wine Room & Fir Street Gallery 6256 Skyway Rd | (530) 872-8889

6181 Skyway| (530) 876-0877

So it’s date night. You and your partner are hitting the town for a night out and are looking for a new place with plenty of drinks and good eating. The problem is, you are in the mood for beer and they are in the mood for wine. Fortunately in Paradise, Pam Funk’s venue is the answer to both. The Wine Room on Skyway and Fir has a glowing atmosphere that is not only perfect for dates, it’s accommodating to nights out with friends, large groups and other get togethers. The Wine Room features 12 beers on tap such as Sierra Nevada IPA and several fine wines to choose from. For food, The Wine Room’s Chef, John Dean is in the kitchen Tuesday through Sunday.

Some of the popular dishes including their famous made-to-order clam chowder.

Through the door by the bar lies Funk’s store, Fir Street Gallery & GIfts. It is currently decked out with christmas themed items like their personalized candy mini candy cane ornaments and seasonal candles.Thanks to Funk’s local-first policy, much of the store’s wares are locally attained. If she can’t get items from the Butte County area, she expands to California, then the United States to ensure the local economy comes first.

Heavenscent candles 5878 Clark Rd| (530) 877-2900

When you are walking in downtown Paradise and smell something amazing, chances are you’re near Heavenscent Candles.

Owner Nicki Jones opened the shop and quickly fell in love with Paradise’s downtown charm. In its beginnings it was merely a candle store, but with time Jones expanded to gifts as well. Ready with the holiday preview, Jones’ lovely Christmas items are in stock.

One of her more popular items is the Habersham Candle Vessel, a flameless wax bowl that can add the perfect amount of scent to your home without a flame.

For the upcoming winter months, jeans, jackets, boots and scarves are necessity, especially in the mountains. Nicki Jones of Heavenscent Candles also owns Bobbi’s Boutique. The store carries quality women’s clothing from all name brands in various sizes.

Outfits to fit the needs of women for both casual and professional are available and Brand names include, but not limited to: Nic + Zoe, Habitat, Karen Kane, Neon Buddha and JAG. Though clothing is the store’s primary service, Bobbi’s Boutique also carries perfumes and handbags.

repurposed by design 6202 Skyway | (530) 828-7616 Opened over Memorial Day weekend, Repurposed by Design is the culmination of five talented artists. Here, “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” takes on a whole new meaning. The charming variety of home decor and gifts are all completely handmade and “upcycled” from previously used items. Owner Gail encourages people to come find inspiration for their own projects, take one of their many classes offered, or donate unused items to be repurposed. Nothing goes to waste at Repurposed by Design!

Red wagon / Knit wits 6311 skyway | (530) 514-4080 If knitting or crocheting are your hobbies, Devvy Huggins’ Knit-Wits is the place to go.

Featuring not only a large selection of fibers and accessories, but classes for beginners as well as those who would like to brush up on their skills. Now in the same building as Knit-Wits is The Red Wagon. Owner Jennifer Chavez specializes in teaching sewing classes.

The Red Wagon offers both child and adult classes and has space for birthday parties as well.

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Oroville Awaits!

Charming homes and buildings adorn the shady, tree-lined streets, the beautiful Feather River flows through town, and friendly faces greet you as you pass by.

Strolling down Montgomery Street, you can’t help but fall in love with Downtown Oroville’s quaint charm and history.

Historic Downtown Oroville is one of the many gems of Butte County that often goes unnoticed. Why? It doesn’t make sense to us, either. Anyone who has experienced its chic boutiques, trendy clothing stores, and friendly cafés can tell you, Downtown Oroville is not to be missed.

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are always looking toward the future.

The local pride and commitment is strongly apparent in visiting the host of businesses downtown. Driven entrepreneurs, many of them Oroville natives, work hard to keep money in the downtown area and create something Oroville residents can be proud of for generations to come.

at Salon 2110, then end your day with a delicious dinner at Miners Alley Brewing Company. Be sure not to miss the Downtown Oroville Parade of Lights on December 12th, a spectacular community display that will take you “Inside Santa’s Workshop.” Whatever delights you choose to partake in, you surely won’t be disappointed.

Downtown Oroville offers no shortage of opportunity for shopping, dining, pampering, and so many other activities.

Sip on your favorite hot beverage from Coffee Diem as you peruse through the irresistible clothing and accessories at Ruby’s and Coyote Clothing, or the whimsical gifts at Kusel’s BIG Store. Treat yourself to a relaxing pedicure or facial

This holiday season, let’s recognize Oroville as the destination it deserves to be. Not just the town you pass on the freeway, but a place to visit, spend a day, bring friends to, and enjoy. Discover Downtown Oroville for yourself — we guarantee you’ll be back again.

2110 Salon & Spa

Ruby’s & Redfly Boutique 1955 Montgomery st | (530) 532-1399

2110 Montgomery St| (530) 532-0277

Raine Deigh, owner of Ruby’s and Redfly, is keeping Oroville and Chico stylish with her two irresistible boutiques. For guys and gals looking for a little bit of an edge, Redfly offers Miss Me Jeans, Ray Bans, Nixon and much more. The original of Raine’s three stores, Redfly opened its doors in 2003, bringing contemporary clothing and accessories for both men and women. Ruby’s followed soon after in 2006, with locations in both Downtown Chico and Oroville. This charming boutique brings timeless staples for ladies of all ages. Focusing on unique, high quality items, Ruby’s is packed full of goodies from brands like Free People, LA Made, Love Stitch, Fossil, and many more. You’re sure to find the perfect treat for a special someone (or yourself!) at Ruby’s and Redfly.

Coffee Diem 1382 Myers St | (530) 534-3444

If you smell something irresistible coming from Myers Street in Oroville, chances are you’re heading toward Coffee Diem.

Established in 2009, Coffee Diem offers coffee, tea, a full espresso menu, and delicious baked goods made in-house. A proud member of the Downtown Oroville Business Association, owner Kari strives to be actively involved in the community. Over the years this warm, welcoming café has become a local “hub” and treasured fixture of historic Downtown Oroville.

2110 Salon & Spa was recently purchased and reopened by Sandy Engasser-Harlan and Rachael Harlan-Santana, sisters in law and Oroville locals. 2110 Salon & Spa is a serene and lux spa setting that offers a wide variety of services, such as hair, bare minerals makeup, manicures and pedicures, facials, waxing, and massages.

2110 is proud to offer unique and upscale services to the Oroville community. There will always be a friendly face to greet you when you walk through the doors of 2110.

miner’s alley brewing company 2053 Montgomery St | (530) 693-4388 Some of Butte County’s best burgers and locally crafted beers can be found in the heart of historic Downtown Oroville. Miners Alley Brewing Company is classic Americana dining with a twist—all in a family-friendly atmosphere. Growing up in Oroville, owners Steve Vandervort and fiancé Connie Parks share a fondness for the historical downtown area.

They strive not only for an original dining experience, but creating jobs in a friendly work environment for the community. The next time you find yourself in historic Downtown Oroville, take the time to explore the wide variety of gourmet food and craft beers Miners Alley Brewing Company has to offer.

Marcozzi Jewelers 1511 Myers St | (530) 693-4388 The Marcozzi family is proud to have called beautiful Oroville their home since 1949.

For over six decades, Marcozzi Jewelers has brought Downtown Oroville a large inventory of diverse and exceptional jewelry.

They provide outstanding customer service, including the expertise of a Gemological Institute of America graduate and state of the art laser welding technology. When looking for fine jewelry, their trusted staff can help you select the perfect unique piece or even design something just for you!

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BUD TRACY REALTY

KUSEL’S 220 RESTAURANT BIG STORE

1453 Downer Street | (530) 893-1909

1858 220Montgomery West 4th st St | (530) | (530) 895-1515 693-4030

A Butte County native, Bud Tracy has devoted his life to committed stewardship of our area. Skilled in the building trades himself, Bud’s current labor of love is the Historic Oroville Inn, a landmark property in downtown that will provide an economic boon to the area upon its completion in 2016. Bud’s enthusiasm about downtown Oroville’s resurgence as a last bastion of small business is demonstrated in every project he undertakes. Bud is a fixture of the downtown market and can usually be found in his office on Downer Street (a historic remodel) or visiting the many fine businesses there.

Where can you find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list, including yourself? Kuse’s BIG Store, of course! Owner Lori Pierce saw a need for a cool, hip gift shop in Downtown Oroville, and in the Fall of 2010, Kusel’s was born. Open every day of the week, Kusel’s offers fantastic products from brands like Kikkerland, Tokyomilk, Klean Kanteen, and so much more.

Stop by and experience their amazing customer service and find something you can’t live without!

Nelson’s Footwear

Gallery Wolfe LIGHTING interiors

1949 Montgomery St | (530) 534-5522

For nearly 12 years, Andy and Karissa Nelson have been providing quality footwear from their cozy, welcoming shop on Montgomery Street. The Oroville natives have a passion for customer service and take pride in offering both comfort and style to their customers. With brands like Ugg, Birkenstock, Vans, Converse, Keen and Red Wing, Nelson’s has shoes for every lifestyle.

COYOTE CLOTHING

1346 MYERS Street | (530) 693-4877

In March of 2010, Donna Jones brought “Oroville’s Denim Destination” to the downtown area. The beautiful shop provides a wide selection of quality denim, casual apparel, footwear, and accessories for both men and women from brands like Rock Revival and Affliction.

Donna goes above and beyond when it comes to customer service, offering free alterations on purchases, layaway, and a rewards program. Coyote Clothing also offers tuxedo rentals for all of your formal occasions!

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1954 127 Main bird Street Street || (530) (530) 345-2800 345-2800

Since 1987, Gallery Interiors has gone above and beyond the “box” to offer customers unique home decor. From furniture, to rugs, to window treatments, to custom framing and upholstery, owners Robin Zanon and Jennah Terry are proud to provide Downtown Oroville with one-of-a kind pieces crafted in-house.

The designers will work with you directly to create exactly what you dream of for your home, offering on-site design consultations to help you personalize your space.

OROVILLE Wolfe LIGHTING SOAP SHOP

1465 127 MYERS Main Street Street||(530) (530)345-2800 535-7313 Nicole Kopel and Megan Marsh saw that there was a need for education about the harmful chemicals in our everyday cosmetics and household cleaners. With that in mind, the two decided to open an eco friendly soap shop in Downtown Oroville.

They encourage shoppers to come in and read their wonderfully short list of ingredients, free of dyes, perfumes, and other synthetic ingredients. Nicole and Megan are also working hard to keep plastic waste out of our landfill by reusing and refilling their containers. Stop in and experience the difference for yourself!

Holiday Wish List Part Two

There’s still time to shop, so don’t you fret. We’ll help you find gifts your loved ones won’t soon forget! From goodies for her to trinkets for him, you can stuff their stockings full to the brim. For everyone on your list, we have the perfect treat — you’ll have them decked out from their home to their feet. We’re happy to present our wish list part two, and wish a very merry Christmas from all of us to you!

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Neon Buddha Jacket @ 5th Street Clothing $112

One of a Kind Silver 24K gold 2ct.

L.C. Yellow Sapphire @ Aicora Gems $370

White & Chocolate Diamonds set in rose Gold @ Gabrielle Ferrar

One of a kind Silver 2ct. L.C. Yellow Sapphire @ Aicora Gems $320

Vivante Floral Scarf @ 5th Street Clothing $38 Bobeau Stripe Blanket Cardi @ Bobbi’s Boutique $48.40

Cobb Hill Calista Waterproof Boot @ Birkenstock

Steve Madden Troopa boot 2.0 in Brown @ Heel & Sole Shoes

Silver .10 ct. Chocolate diamond @ Aicora Gems $265

Nova Ring with Diamond Center @ Gabrielle Ferrar

Acorn Women’s Slippers @ Johnson’s Comfort Shoes Ugg Women’s Isla Boot @ Johnson’s Comfort Shoes

Cashmere Scarf @ Harlow & Heart

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14k White Gold Diamond Necklace .90 ctw @ Gabrielle Ferrar

18” Sterling Silver necklace with lab pink sapphire @ Olde Gold $125

San Diego Hat Co Forest Green Hat @ Katie’s Corner $70.99 Rhodium plated Sterling Silver ring with lab emerald and CZ @ Olde Gold $85 Gretty Split Back Blouse @ The Dressing Room $115.95

Sterling Silver and Platinum Blue Cultured Pearl Ring @Aicora Gems $265

14k gold Ribbon candy earrings @ Aicora Gems $850

One of a kind Silver .35 ct. L.C. Sapphire @ Aicora Gems $195 Parade Lyria rings in white, yellow or rose Gold @ Gabrielle Ferrar

FOR HER

Rising Tide Embroidered Scarf @ Birkenstock $58

Yellow Gold and Diamond Bangle Bracelet @ Gabrielle Ferrar

Joseph Ribkoff Woven Jacket @ The Dressing Room $229.95

Ugg Women’s Dakota Slipper in Bluejay @ Johnson’s Comfort Shoes

Remonte Malida Boot in Chianti @ Johnson’s Comfort Shoes

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UGG Dakota Slipper in Chestnut @ Heel & Sole Shoes

Komono Wizard Woven Watch @ Formal Education $110

Rodd & Gunn 3 in 1 Jacket @ Formal Education $495

Melange Lougne Set @ Formal Education $220

Ugg Men’s Neuman Slipper in Chestnut @ Johnson’s Comfort Shoes

FOR HIM

Will Leather Goods Belt @ Formal Education $125

Rodd & Gunn Signature Cap @ Formal Education

Acorn Women’s Slippers @ Johnson’s Comfort Shoes

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Will Leather Goods Messenger Bag @ Formal Education $175

Red Woven Throw @ Finds Design $89

Ugg Duffield Throw in Port @ Heavenly Blue $98

“World’s Greatest Dad” Pillow @ Finds Design $49 100% Natural Pillow with Organic Cotton Cover @ Finds Design

FOR THE HOME

Nature Inspired Lifetime Oil Candle @ Finds Design

Turkish Peshtemal Towels @ Harlow & Heart $29.95 - $49.95

Wine Charms @ Finds Design $19.95

“Happiness is not a Destination” Sign @ Finds Design$179

Northern Lights artisan candle in silk lined gift box @ Heavenscent Candles

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Brooklyn Grooming Shaving Soap @ Formal Education $22 Bangle Set @ Katie’s Corner $68.50

Ugg Houndstooth Fleece-lined socks @ Heavenly Blue $29.50

STOCKING STUFFERS Erda Raw Edge Leather Wallet @ Birkenstock $26

OPI All Stars mini polish set @ Laura’s Wig

Barfly Cologne @ Formal Education $55

All Natural, Handmade Soap @ Bidwell Perk $8

Old Timey Flask @ Formal Education $28

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Wishlist Retailers 5th Street Clothing 328 Broadway St, Chico (530) 345-5754

Harlow & Heart 212 Main Street, Chico (530) 487-7022

Aicora Gems 1334 Mangrove Ave, Chico (530) 809-1034

Heavenly Blue 240 Main St #220, Chico (530) 343-3333

Bidwell Perk 664 E 1st Ave, Chico (530) 899-1500

Heavenscent Candles 5878 Clark Rd, Paradise (530) 877-2900

Bobbi’s Boutique 6181 Skyway, Paradise (530) 876-0877

Heel & Sole Shoes 708 Mangrove Ave, Chico (530) 899-0725

Birkenstock 333 Broadway St, Chico (530) 345-4880

Johnson’s Comfort Shoes 801 East Ave #145, Chico (530) 343-8923

The Dressing Room 530 Broadway St, Chico (530) 566-9394

Katie’s Corner Inside the Chico Mall, next to Sears (530) 892-2228

Finds Design 1341 Mangrove Ave, Chico (530) 892-1905

Laura’s Wig 870 East Ave, Chico (530) 342-1200

Formal Education 334 Broadway St, Chico (530) 809-1839

Olde Gold 225 Main St #3, Chico (530) 891-4610

Gabrielle Ferrar Diamonds 214 Main St, Chico (530) 345-1500

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MAKE IT

SNOW Interview by Jake Hutchison

Every December, christmas choirs and carolers fill the concert halls and streets in towns all over the country. In Chico, The Yule Logs come out to gig, packing the venues.

Forming in 2005, The Yule Logs emerged from bands such as Bear Hunter and The Electric Pie Band. This holiday-themed band (or Noel-Core, if you will) is known for its wild props, festive outfits and the catchiest music imaginable. Well versed not only in musical styles but in show accessibility. Seeing a familyfriendly show at The Chico Women’s Club differs drastically from the not-so-family-friendly show at Duffy’s. The band’s ability to split the shows between raunchy and silly has earned them gigs at many Chico hot-spots.

Vocalist Marty Parker and Drummer Jake Sprecher of “hardest working band in snow business” spoke with Upgraded Living about the joys of coming into their own and the plights of TV-VCR combos.

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So when I saw you guys at Duffy’s last year, you held up some pretty hilarious signs during one of your songs, is that something you’ve always done?

MARTY: That’s actually an in-band meme. During the song “I walked with a reindeer” and the whole point of the song is that the lyrics don’t change. The song only says “I walked with a reindeer last night.”

JAKE: That’s because it’s a cover of Rocky Erickson’s “I walked with a zombie.”

MARTY: And it’s repeated like 35 times. And so the gag, when it first started was at the third verse I started holding up signs with the lyrics, as though it’s not totally obvious what the lyrics are, for like a singalong. But because that gag only has so much juice to it, I started writing really irreverent things and then I started writing really obscene things and drawing obscene pictures.

JAKE: For our “R-Rated” shows.

MARTY: And now it’s like we just keep trying to outdo ourselves.

I’m mostly trying to shock them.

Have you guys ever slipped up at a family friendly show or ever worry about it?

JAKE: You know, I don’t think we have. I know we’ve laughed about the potential of doing it a thousand times.

MARTY: It’s like when you’re driving along a canyon road and all I’d have to do is go like that and my life would be over with. It’s funny it would take one slip up but it hasn’t happened yet.

With all of the props you guys use for different shows, how long does set-up typically take?

Do you guys have anything new planned for the month of December?

JAKE: It doesn’t take that much longer once you get used to the routine. Everyone helps out in some way. Kirt is the one who sets up the PA and Marty is usually in charge of things like the snow machine.

JAKE: We have a new album and we are really excited about it.

This is going to be our best one, no question. Basically a lot of originals we’ve been playing the last two seasons but haven’t recorded. There’s some covers that the fans are familiar with but we our own twists on.

MARTY: More than anything we have to give consideration to what is transportable. There are so many things I’d like to do. We are the only band that gigs with a funnel because you need a funnel for the snow machine. We have all these cardboard signs for more than just one song. We have those plastic santas, those are called “blow molds.” If you want to look for a cool vintage lawn santa you’d search for blow mold.

MARTY: For example there’s a song called “A Jingle Ate my Baby.”

The skeleton of the song is “Jingle Bells” but it doesn’t sound anything like jingle bells.

JAKE: There’s some Slayer references. It’s quite fun.

JAKE: We have lots of goofy stuff but it works itself out.

MARTY: The album’s called “Up All Night” which is the titular track which we are releasing the video for this month.

What’s one of the craziest props you guys have ever brought on stage?

JAKE: Another interesting thing is we are going to Reno for a three night stint. We’ve played shows in casinos before and they didn’t go so well. But they weren’t in Reno!

JAKE: We used to have the TV-VCR combos that we would run VHS tapes out of and we’d set those up and play Christmas specials. We had three consecutive TV-VCR combos die on us, two in one year.

MARTY: It appeals to us. For some reason we want to spend three nights in Reno. I hope to end up on a marquee with Three Dog Night, Tony Orlando or maybe Olivia Newton John.

MARTY: These were big honkin things and it was just hilariously unstable. That was another thing, I was like “we are a band that tours with a VCR”.

JAKE: And I’d still bring that VCR if we could find one that worked.

MARTY: Yeah but after the third one we were just like “we can’t go through that again.”

So looking at your tour dates, you guys have a lot of shows coming up. How do you balance all of the gigs in December?

JAKE: This year we actually have fewer shows because spencer has to balance work, he lives in Portland. We have a show in LA this year, we’ve never been to LA so that’s new. We’re going to Lodi again, which of course is a regular touring hot-spot. They’re nice to us in Lodi.

MARTY: We love our Lodi Show.

JAKE: We’d actually like to give a big up to Russ Munson. Some years I think we actually played too many shows. There was a year where we played I think 25 shows. We almost blocked ourselves. It wasn’t good on our voices, our physical and mental health.

JAKE: Usually we play a lot in town so it’s a little different from normal touring. We’re not killing time during the day we are working like 9 to 5 and then we might play a show or even two shows that night. We’re finding a happy medium where even just scaling it back five or six shows makes a huge difference.

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MARTY: It’s a recipe for getting sick.

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With a Stroke of the Brush

By Jake Hutchison

A painting titled “Music in the City” hangs above the front desk at Studio 561, a beautiful piece that utilizes sheet music to detail the walls of skyscrapers above a rain-drenched, reflective city street.

glass blowing and woodworking. This won’t be the last time she’s on the screen either. Mac Shane’s current development with BCAC 11 TV is a segment where she will be teaching how to paint portraits in similar fashion to Bob Ross.

The studio was founded by Christine Mac Shane, an acrylic painter and muralist. Her remarkable timeliness and ability led her to teaching. Tables, chairs and small easels flow throughout the rooms for students to sit and create their own masterpieces with the help of Mac Shane and her team of artists. Along one of the walls are small paintings that Mac Shane has nailed down to two hour lessons. The options are both her original work as well as some well known classics such as Van Gogh’s “Starry Night.”

She became very popular when working on a mural of an Orchard in Oroville. As she zipped around on a lift, residents such as what Mac Shane described as a “real cowboy on a horse” would walk up and watch her paint Lake Oroville. The crowd would make various suggestions such as adding almonds or olives on the trees. This happened once again when she worked on a lake scene at Joe’s Bar in Chico, where residents then asked for squirrels and deer. Though entertained by such requests, Mac Shane finally gave her own suggestion.

For couples, Studio 561 offers a special Valentine’s Day lesson.

You sit opposite of your partner and on your canvases, you each paint half of a heart to come together after.

“I told them, ‘that’ll be $20 for the squirrel, $80 for the deer and $200 if you want me to paint you on a boat.’ They would leave after that,” She said.

Born in Perth, Australia, Mac Shane traveled to the United States and stopped in California to work, eventually moving north to make find home in Oroville in 1989. After working as a muralist and spreading her art there, she made Chico her home in 2007.

Since then she has stirred up quite a bit excitement for her studio. Chico’s art scene is generally very supportive of upcoming artists and Studio 561 is a way to give back to that community by creating them.

Her witty sense of humor has attracted many like-minded artists of both amateur and professional skill to connect with her at the studio for her painting lessons. It creates a warm environment that calms any nerves one may feel taking the classes if they are not at the same skill level as their peers.

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Mac Shane is not only a local celebrity for her inspiring artwork and classes, you may also recognize her as the talent for the PBS series “In Your Reach,” in which she traveled to various locations such as Redding’s Sundial Bridge and discussed architecture and art styles while also trying her hand in various crafts such as

Whether you are fine tuning your skills or discovering them, Christine Mac Shane’s Studio 561 is the perfect place for the modern artist.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT CHRISTINE MAC SHANE AND CLASSES AVAILABLE AT STUDIO 561, VISIT WWW.CHRISTINEMACSHANE.COM OR CALL (530) 370-1285.

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OCTOBER EVENTS

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BOLLYWOOD MASALA ORCHESTRA AND DANCERS OF INDIA OCTOBER 2 | 7:30 PM

THE MILK CARTON KIDS & JOE PUG OCTOBER 4 | 7:30 PM

SHUFFLE CONCERT OCTOBER 23 | 7:30 PM

JULIE FOWLIS OCTOBER 25 | 7:30 PM

PACO PEÑA OCTOBER 30 | 7:30 PM For more information and tickets visit: WWW.CHICOPERFORMANCES.COM or call (530) 898-6333

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By Matthew Manfredi

Dancing was taking place in unexpected places. Live music was being played in the basements of local businesses. A small town suddenly transformed into a holiday metropolis.

I remember going to Christmas Preview for the very first time in 2010.

It was my first holiday season in Chico and everything that was happening downtown just baffled me. Above all, the one thing that really stood out was the community celebrating as a collective, assembling in the heart of Chico. As the years have gone by, I began to notice that Chico welcomes the season in such collaborative magnitude. Here are a few events happening in our small corner of the North State that are going to make this December brighter than ever.

Orland Avenue of Lights The Orland Avenue of Lights is going to illuminate the Glenn County Fairgrounds this December from the 16-20. The event is a great way to experience a Glenn County Christmas and tremendous light displays.

Businesses, clubs, and community volunteers come together to make the Glenn Fairgrounds transform into a winter wonderland complete with reindeer, swans, and of course, thousands of flickering lights. For more information on the Avenue of Lights and ticket sales call (530) 354-4052.

Downtown Oroville Parade of Lights The Parade of Lights will once again be passing through Historic Downtown Oroville on December 12 from 6-8 p.m.

Last year, over 8,000 people attended the event and this year is looking to be even bigger. “Inside Santa’s Workshop” is the theme this year and will feature light displays from local businesses, community groups, and Butte County residents. Over 100 vehicles ranging from antique cars, semi trucks — even horses — will be participating in this holiday happening. After the parade, be sure to stick around — the annual Christmas tree lighting will be taking place in front of the Municipal Auditorium. Visit orovillechamber.net or call Historic Downtown Oroville at (530) 538-2542.

Northern California Ballet’s The Nutcracker The Northern California Ballet Company has continued to bring professional dance and performances to communities all over the North State, and this holiday season, the ensemble will be performing at the Paradise Performing Arts Center. The marquee will feature The Nutcracker, the famous Tchaikovsky scored, two-act ballet on Dec. 18-20. Call (530) 872-1719 or visit Jaki’s Hilltop Café in Paradise and PIP printing in Chico for ticket sales and additional information.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

NOVEMBER 14-JANUARY 10 Paradise on Ice Terry Ashe Recreation Center 6626 Skyway, Paradise Open Daily (subject to closure during rainy weather) Info: www.paradiseprpd.com/IceRink.html

DECEMBER 12 Downtown Oroville Parade of Lights 2015 theme: “Inside Santa’s Workshop” 6:00 PM Visit the Oroville Parade of Lights Facebook page for a map of the parade or entry information

DECEMBER 3 Liberty Candy Gingerbread House Contest Liberty Candy 1967 Montgomery St, Oroville 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM Visit Liberty Candy’s Facebook page for more information

Annual Holiday Tea & Fashion Show Patrick Ranch Museum 10381 Midway, Durham 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Info: patrickranchmuseum.org/events

DECEMBER 4 Community Christmas Tree Lighting Chico City Plaza 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Stansbury Home Victorian Christmas Entertainment, Santa, and refreshments Stansbury Home 5th and Salem, Chico Info and tickets: stansburyhome.org DECEMBER 5 Breakfast with Santa Presented by the Feather River Recreation & Park District Breakfast and holiday crafts Feather River Activity Center 1875 Feather River Blvd, Oroville 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Info: frrpd.com Frontier Christmas Live entertainment, crafts, food and gifts Lake Oroville Visitor Center 917 Kelly Ridge Road, Oroville 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Info: facebook.com/pages/Bidwell Bar Association DECEMBER 6 Christmas Lighted Truck Parade Begins at Thomas Ace Hardware 5720 Clark Rd, Paradise 6:00 PM Info: paradisechamber.com/events

Oroville Eagles Auxiliary Holiday Bazaar Local crafts, jewelry, baked goods Eagles Hall 2010 Montgomery St, Oroville 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM DECEMBER 17 Orland Avenue of Lights Glenn County Fairground 221 E Yolo St, Orland Info: glenncountyfair.org DECEMBER 18-20 The Nutcracker Presented by Northern California Ballet Paradise Performing Arts Center 777 Nunnely Rd, Paradise Info and tickets: northerncaliforniaballet.com Bidwell Mansion Holiday Evening Tours See the Bidwell Mansion decorated in Victorian holiday style!

Bidwell Mansion Visitor Center 525 Esplanade, Chico 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Tickets available at the Bidwell Mansion Visitor Center DECEMBER 24 Egg Nog Social Atria Paradise 1007 Buschmann Rd, Paradise Info: (530) 872-3344

MOLLY MAHONEY HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS North State Symphony and their new, young Music Director Scott Seaton present Christmas Holiday Concerts in Red Bluff, Chico, and Redding on Dec 18,19 and 20. The program features Chico’s Molly Mahoney singing with a small orchestra. Molly Mahoney grew up in Chico and attended CSU, Chico.

She now lives in the East Bay, and she’s happy to be headed “home (to Chico) for the holidays.”

Molly’s a stylistically diverse performer, who began singing with the Skyliners, her father John Mahoney’s Big Band, when she was ten years old! She may be the only person to hold a Master of Music in Vocal Performance from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music AND have opened for artists including Peter Marshall, The Ink Spots, The Mills Brothers, Marilyn King, Don Cherry and The Modernaires. For more information on Molly Mahoney, visit her website.

For the Symphony’s concert, Molly Mahoney will sing a spiritual, an American popular Christmas classic – and selections

by Mozart and St-Saens. The orchestra conducted by Seaton will contribute Baroque and classical compositions. Everyone will join in a carol singalong. The full program is at www.northstatesymphony. org along with ticket information, and Chico concert tickets are sold through the University Box Office, 530-898-6333.

The three performances begin with a Friday, December 18 concert in Red Bluff’s State Theatre, followed by a Saturday, December 19 concert in Chico’s St. John’s Episcopal Church, and a Sunday afternoon, December 20 concert in Redding’s Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church.

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I’m surprised that you didn’t already know about it…

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Our specialties include internal medicine, cardiology, urology and nephrology. We are also home to a new medical spa, pharmacy and urgent care.

Our expanded rehabilitation center includes physical, speech and occupational therapies.

The offices at Dove’s Landing will accept all private insurance plans.

Located at 2450 Oro Dam Boulevard in Oroville, Dove’s Landing offers premium and upscale services to meet the needs of our community, right here at home.

For more information visit us at www.OrovilleHospital.com.